This Maamar introduces us to the idea of “Panim” and explains this idea in Elokus and the Neshama. This the Rebbe connects to the name Hadasa. The Maamar then argues that the Panim has two levels: 1) the light of Etzem, 2) The Koach (power) of the Etzem which is even higher than the Ohr…

Rosh means: 1) The Shechina 2) The highest levels of the Neshama, This is explained in the context of three examples: 1) HaChacham Ainav biRosho (Roe’ Es HaNolad). 2) ViGula Al Rosha (Geula because the Shechina (which was in Galus with us) departs from Galus or the Neshama that though in Golus has Pintele that…

Three types of candles exist: 1) The Menora in the Beis Hamikdash, 2) Shabbos Candles, 3) Chanuka Candles. The first two are kindled by day as they are Aharon’s lighting up the Jewish Souls “in the place of light”, while Chanuka Candles light up the Jewish Soul “in the place of darkness”. This Maamar includes…

This Ma’amar said by the Rebbe on his fiftieth birthday deals with the idea of this Possuk which is added at the beginning of the Amida and appears to interrupt the סמיכות גאולה לתפילה. The Gemara explains it using the logic of תפילה אריכתה The Ma’amar explains that תפילה אריכתא means much more than an…

14. Tzav Es Bnei Yisroel (צו את בני ישראל) – 5711Korbonos, Before the original sin it brought its own light, after the sin they are correcting wrong, the highest level of Korbanos will be when Moshiach comes, then also it won’t be about correcting wrongs but about revealing the highest lights.

06. Zos Chukas (זאת חוקת) – 5711Why is Para Aduma Chkas HaTorah? The only one Shlomo can’t decipher and that Hashem must reveal to Moshe. Two levels: Level One: Chuka means the norm, the norm is Ratzoi VaShov, each Mitzvah is either Ratzoi or Shov. Para Aduma is both. Level Two: Chuka means Chakika (carved…

The Rebbe wanted us to 1) want Moshiach, 2) Actually involve ourselves in bringing him practically. The historic context of 27 Adar 1 5752 and the passion about Moshiach the Rebbe succeeded in arousing in the Chassidim.

“light from the darkness” why we believed and why we continue to believe. what is real faith.

Part One. given at Beis Midrash Linashim. Part Two. Given at Beis Rivka seminary.

Two levels of revelation: the G-Dliness of the world and the G-Dliness of Torah. Part One. Part Two.