The influence of Chassidus is felt now in the deepest point of the Golus. Now it reveals the very deepest idea of “Ki Ata Avinu” in the absence of Giluyim- Avrohom and Yaakov. Page 27-8.

1) Explanations of the idea that “Ata Avinu” emerges only in darkness: A. The idea that after the Tzimtzum the “Maor” [Source] is revealed, B. In the darkest Golus where the NARNA”CH is more concealed, the Yechida is closer to the surface [Example: Marronos vs. Chanania Mishael and Azaria]. 2) “So much” is holding onto…

Class One. The dichotomy of demands in the maamar Lo Sihye Mishakeila: A. to be altogether involved in ones personal spiritual growth (and “give birth” to emotions), B. While being so dedicated to others that there’s no time for stock taking and celebrating the successes. This seems much for the ordinary person. We have however,…

Class One. 10 Shvat 5712. After talking to the Bochurim about the organization ATA [Irgun Talmidei Hayeshivos], the Rebbe talks to women about the same concept. Introduction to the question of women and arvus (guarantor-ship for fellow Jews). Page 305-6. Class Two. The question of women and Arvus. There are different levels: A. A Mitzva…

Class One. The idea of alumni is much truer in Kedusha (and as it relates to the infinite Torah) than in Klipa, so it must most certainly be. The name of Lubavitch stays with the person. Stories. page 315 ff. Class Two. (including Fifth Sicha). More on alumni, once a Tomim always a Tomim at…

After Mincha the Rebbe said a few words about the “Alter Rebbetzin.” Sara Imeinu was special among the Imahos because she was actually tested (by the Pharoh in Egypt) thus revealing her greatness from the potential to the actual state. The point of creation is that all be actualized [on the level of “Poel”]. This…

Introduction to the Maamar Vayeshev that explains the connection between Vayeshev and Chanuka. Page 212.

Class One. Why the nusach LiTorah, Chupa and only then LiMaasim Tovim? Don’t people do good before they marry? Class Two. Yaakov is Torah that gives balance to (the otherwise) polar attributes of Chesed and Gevura. The foibles of what would be if we were strictly Chesed. Class Three. Gevura alone is also not good….

Yussaschar’s name: How is it pronounced and what does Kabbalah have to say about it? Page 156.

Class Two. The Mitteler Rebbe. Hashgacha Protis. Page 156-7. Class Three. The Baal Shem Tov’s view of Hasgacha Protis (as enhanced by the Frierdike Rebbe). 1) Every detail of DaTzaCh is BiHashgacha Protis, 2) Each touches the overall purpose of creation, 3) The details within the details (like who affects this particular effect a person…