Class One. This part of the Ma’amar deals with the meaning of בסוכות תשבו שבעת ימים. Taking something that is in and of itself temporary and making it permanent. It is true of סוכה and of all Mitzvos. It is -really- the prescription for דירה בתחתונים. Class Two. In this class the discussion is about…

The ritual and the spirit behind it and what the Rebbe wanted.

The joy of Sukkos is separated from Simchas Torah by Shmini Atzeres. The difference between these two joys.

1. Oim Ani Choma. Oim Ani Choma, Galus truly reveals why Yidden are Hashem’s people. 2. Ailu VaAilu Omrim Ashrei Mi …. Yashuv. The connection between Simchas Bais HaShoaiva and Teshuva. Ailu VaAilu Omrim Ashrei Mi SheLo Chata…Yashuv… 3. Halelu Es Hashem Kol Goyim. Halelu es Hashem Kol Goyim- Sukos is a holiday for non-Jews…

Joy and unity in five parts: Delivered at Chabad of the Pallisades. Part One. Holy Time: when the time creates the event rather than the event creating the time. Part Two. The unity of the Lulav: there are different types of Jews, but we all, need each other. Part Three. Bracha. Part Four. The unity…

(from a Farbrengen on Sukkos 5774). Short Version. Ideas from Ushpizin: 1) We are meeting the Ushpizin when we walk into Hashem’s space (the Mitzva of Sukka), 2) It is the idea of ‘Panim Chadashos’ (like at Sheva Brachos) to keep the Simcha of Sukkos fresh for seven days, 3) It is a Shmira as…

SERIES ON KING IN THE FIELD CLASS 16, Sukkos Class One.

on the occasion of his 40th Yahrtzeit 10 Sivan 5776 These are short comments made by Rabbi Paltiel about his beloved Zaydi on the day of his Levaya. In addition to honoring the memory of his grandfather, these stories provide insight into a different era of Jewish life in America, and his relationship with the…

In the process of studying Torah a person experiences Hashem’s light. However, we often have a hard time doing our part. This class addresses the challenge of becoming a real student. MP3

The Series now shifts to focus on how Chassidus can be practically applied in one’s life. Note: The beginning of this class refers to a discussion in the previous class in which Rabbi Paltiel returns to the core question, “What is Chassidus?”. The class referred to has not been posted because the content of the…