Chapter 4 begins the mystical interpretation of Teshuva. What we do has an affect on high also. Two Teshuvos, The lower and higher Heis of Hashem’s name.

Chapters 1-3 also address the question of fasts as they do or don’t relate to Teshuva.

Chapter one of Igeres Hateshuva introduces the Mitzva of Teshuva at its most basic; reflecting the possibility for anyone who so desires to do Teshuva successfully.

Chapter 2,3,4. The soul’s structure: Essence (Wants what’s beyond, altruistic), Kochos (attributes), Garments (tools for expression).

NOTE: This class which is meant to summarize chapters 8-12. is being put put up with hesitation. Rabbi Paltiel based this class on several Sichos (found in “The lessons in Tanya”), but he’s a bit unsure of the accuracy of this information. Please be advised.

Chapters 4,5. Why a jew (who is G-Dliness) needs Judaism for his (revealed) connection to his Creator.

Chapter 7 begins and ends in a way that suggests that Hashem’s want from His world is dual: It should be one with Him and exist.

Chapter 6. Animal Soul, It’s Essence (NATURE that can’t be changed), Kochos (attributes), Garments (tools of expression).

Chapter 7 (beginning). Yichuda Tata’a (“the Lower Unity”) says there is a world and that we exist sufficiently to be able (to choose) to serve Him. This is G-D’s will “I want to be a King” over lowly subjects.This is represented by the Possuk (Talmudic passege) “Boruch Sheim Kvod Malchuso L’olom Vaed”.

Chapters 7,8. Klipas noga vs. severe Klipos. Where intent makes a difference and where it does not. Gehinom, Chibut hakever, Kaf Hakela.