Lihaskilcha Bina. A classic discussion of Bitachon (Trust). The message and power of this letter are striking. This class involves a long introduction on faith and trust.

This is a world of limitation. In a real way creation and Torah and Mitzvos are a celebration of the use of Gevura and Gevul (strength and limitation) to express (service to) Hashem. Teshuva incorporates infinity within these parameters.

Being spiritually connected means seeing no conflict between heaven and earth. This may be quite challenging but is the Truth of Yiddishkeit and Chassidus. When achieved, giving Tzedaka is part of our relationship with Hashem, not only with man. We then give quite differently.

Davening’s reward is to experience (see the ”Face” of) G-Dliness. The reward is disproportionate to the investment because when we Daven after giving Tzedaka we have planted seeds that produce much more than we invested. The idea that procreation (in nature) is considered (by the Torah) to be a miracle.

Adam is the model through which “G-Dliness” reaches the creation. The inner world (Torah, Mitzvos, and the Collective Yid) also conform to this mode. However in the inner sphere the “Adam” model isn’t for the sake of “Tzimtzum” but for the transmission of the “Essence” in a graspable form. Thus, each aspect of Torah and…

TRUTH. Those who pursue it find it absolutely illusive; unless Hashem helps. Getting closer to Him involves the mind; but ultimately the mind becomes the obstacle. Getting past the mind and reaching out for divine assistance involves 1) developing a sense of mercy for one’s soul and 2) Reaching out to Him. The Alter Rebbe…

Creation is compared to speech. Thus speech reveals the secrets of the divine creation.The higher worlds reveal more of the divine idea while the lowest world reveals the power of the divine words themselves. Man has the duty of inspiring Hashem (so to speak) to maintain the Speech that is the creation. To accommodate the…

Speech- one of Hashem’s greatest gifts to humankind. This essay argues that the aspects of speech we take for granted are the deepest. Hashem gave them to us to use automatically because if we would need to focus on them it would make speech impossible.

The heart has an Inner and Outer dimension. Both can be exiled and both can be redeemed through Tzedaka (Charity).

Tzedaka accomplishes 3 things (according to Kabbala): 1) bringing light of Mimalei into vessel, 2) revealing sovev light (this requires special “garments”). 3) Brings the “Face” of Hashem forward (there is no garment for this).