Ta’anug and Ratzon are both metaphors for the Ein Sof . Ratzon carries the Ein Sof of Taanug forward. Kochos (mind and heart) are only tools that partially represent the Ein Sof but never fully. Thus only in Halacha and Mitzvos ma’asiyos is Atzmus brought forward.

Halacha, the technical side of Judaism is the most important though not inspired.

Letter 28 talks of the Korbon (sacrifice) one’s life represents. In special Tzadikim this sacrifice is constant Mesiras Nefesh and then it is raised up to an infinite a;pe and affects the world favorably from that infinite level. This a letter of condolences sent to the Tzadik Reb Levi Yitzchok of Bartichov on the tragic…

The connection between a Tzadik and his Chassidim continues after the Histalkus for those who knew him during his life time. The Nefesh is in the Kever, the Ruach remains in the world, the Neshama also has some influence from Gan Eden.

Torah that is clear and Torah of Darkness (Questions) and light (answers). Talmidei Chachamim and (Amei HaAretz (Erev Rav). Now the ikar is (the”Parnasa”), the Torah of Birur. Leasid it will be Yichudim. But even then the Erev Rav will continue struggling with Birur until they graduate from it.

This class explores how Klipa was created and (through Adam and Chava’s choice) was interwoven into the creation creating an entanglement (Taaruvos). This added the purpose of birurim (disentangling) to creation to create perfect order (Hiskalelus). There’s a huge difference between the Torah of Daas Tov vaRa and actual Tov VaRa. The learning of Nigla…

Introduction to Letter 26. Kabala is from Bina, above the possibility of being estranged. 2) Etz Chayim and Etz HaDaas. The story of Adam and Chava and the Trees and the garden.

This third class on Igeres HaKodesh 25 begins with an introduction translating three words: 1) Kav, 2) Shechina, 3) Hislabshus [two types]. The four worlds and how they are different from one another. Klipa is also (and equally) from Hashem in a hidden way. This is the Arizal’s view and any questions regarding this should…

Achdus Hashem based on the principle of Yesh Meayin being every second. The class discussed the “proofs” for Hashem in three steps, A. The Tzura (order and intelligence of the design of creation) couldn’t possibly be random and chance, B. The Yesh MaAyin question (was there primordial material that is a kadmon or was it…

Defending the Baal Shem Tov’s teaching (in Tzava’as HaRivash) on the link between anger and Avoda Zara (which is a Zohar). The idea is considered controversial at the time and the Alter Rebbe explains and defends his teacher’s teacher: Everything comes directly from Hashem.