Classes

10a. Bichof Hei BiKislev 5716, Class One.This class discusses the correction the passion (Middos) requires quieting the passion through the mind, and especially Chochma.The Rebbe explains that human emotions are all about self and therefore very vulnerable to falling, while the quiescence and curiosity and hunger of the mind is far more selfless and is...

10b. Bichof Hei BiKislev 5716, Class Two.This (second) class on this Ma’amar continues the discussion about Birur (correction); but now we speak not of correcting the Middos (emotions), but the correction of the letters and words (gestalt) of the sin (or potential sin) itself, nust come from higher than the mind (and Chochma). This means...

10c. Bichof Hei BiKislev 5716, Class Three.This (short) third class on this Ma’amar includes the beginning and the end of the Ma’amar.Chanukah candles are here to commemorate a miracle with the candles of the Menorah in the Beis HaMikdash, yet they are different.1) There are eight candles rather than seven and 2) it is lighted...