Classes

Sefer Hasichos – Hadran 5746 (04)

Class four. Footnote 19- how to explain the RaMbaM (who was a Philosopher) on Kabbalah principles? The two are not an argument but two different levels: before and after the Tzimtzum- before the tzimtzum things are Nimna HaNimnaos and after the tzimztum they are logical. Page 252. Footnote 15.

Sefer Hasichos – Hadran 5746 (03)

Class Three. 2) (Another reason) why the Faith (and knowledge) that comes before intellect is higher than the intellectual understanding that follows is because reason is limited to logic and the pre-intellectual knowledge includes that He is ‘Nimna HaNimnaos’. A discussion on the two, opinions (Chakira and Kabalah) whether He is an essence of reason…

Toras Menachem – 10 Shvat 5721 (36) – Sicha Five (11) – Sicha Six (01)

10 Shvat 5721, Class 36; Sicha 5 (Class 11); Sicha 6 (Class 1).This class completes the Fifth Sicha about חיים כולכם היום that Dvaikus means life, real life, which is forever, an attachment to the source.We also began Sicha 6. He begins by introducing us to the notion that Dvaikus has to mean oneness and…

Toras Menachem – 12 Tammuz 5720 (06) – Sicha Six (03)

12 Tamuz 5720, Sicha 6, Class Six.Page 212-213.This sicha addresses the Chassidic principle of going out of restriction (tzimtzum). In addition there is extensive discussion of the decades long process of building 770 (the Lubavitch central synagogue in Brooklyn) and the Rebbe’s approach to managing and developing the physical infrastructure of the Lubavitch organization.  

Toras Menachem – 10 Shvat 5721 (34) – Sicha Five (09)

10 Shvat 5721, Class 34; Sicha 5 (Class 09). ולדבקה בו is also a specific Mitzvah.

Toras Menachem – 10 Shvat 5721 (33) – Sicha Five (08)

10 Shvat 5721, Class 33; Sicha 5 (Class 08).Though the Bittul brings about peace, there’s (seeking out) struggle (war) for the sake of Birur.Joy provides ‘infinite’ strength to accomplish this.

Toras Menachem – 10 Shvat 5721 (32) – Sicha Five (07)

10 Shvat 5721, Class 32; Sicha 5 (Class 07).Toras Menachem vol. 30 page 82-83.1) thought on 4th of July, Country, Freedom.2) more on Mode Ani, the idea that Pshitus (simplicity) touches the Essence.

Toras Menachem – 10 Shvat 5721 (31) – Sicha Five (06)

10 Shvat 5721, Class 31; Sicha 5 (Class 06).Toras Menachem vol. 30 page 82.1) 19 Tamuz.2) After Bittul and Dvaikus there’s reward.3) Mode Ani.

Toras Menachem – 10 Shvat 5721 (30) – Sicha Five (05)

10 Shvat 5721, Class 30; Sicha 5 (Class 05).Toras Menachem vol. 30 page 81-82.1) Introduction to the three weeks.2) First step in dvaikus is the Bittul,3) But that is followed by dvaikus: ACTION.

Hayom Yom – 17 Menachem Av / HaYom Yom – 16 Menachem Av (3)

Hayom Yom 16 Menachem, Class Three – 17 Menachem.This class ends 16 Menachem and continues with 17 Menachem.Why would people think Chassidus is fire and fear it.The idea of “Learning it after 120 years” means that this is real (deep) and timeless.As the expression: Chassidus (Tanya) removes the child (subjectivity) from the world.