Class One. Although פדה בשלום includes all three poles: תורה, עבודה, וגמילת חסדים, it is primarily through תפילה, and תורה וגמ”ח assist her. This refers specifically to תפילה בציבור which is שלום on various counts. 1) When there is a ציבור the שכינה rests. 2) The idea that only when we are whole (joined with…

Class One. In one’s Avodas Hashem there are choices: 1) Live above the Nefesh HaBahamis, in which case no transformation takes place in the person and right after Davening and learning one can fall. 2) Fight with the Nefesh haBahamis but treat him like an equal in which case the fight is incessant. 3) Fight…

Its four stages of development.

This class given at Beth Rivkah Seminary on 24 teves 5775, In this class it is underscored that the Tanya is a most encouraging (rather than discouraging) book, as it accepts the struggle of the ordinary person. Ideally it empowers one to ‘never sin again’, but one who cannot, learns from the Tanya never to…

This class given at Beis Midrash Linashim as a farbrengen for 24 Teves 5775, explores in short the Alter Rebbe’s three Rebbes 1) The holy Maggid, 2) His son the Angel ‘Reb Avrohom HaMalach’ and 3) Reb Mendel of Horodok.

Early years.

1) The story of Chasidei ‘TOLK’, 2) Did Talmidei HaMagid put the GR”A in Cherem during his lifetime and if the Alter Rebbe participated, 3) Stories, 4) Histalkus Tzavaa etc. 5) What was decided after he passed he away.

Vayishlach, Yaakov’s hope to meet Eisav in his source are dashed. Yaakov then deals and elevates the actual Eisav, but then refuses to join him in Seiir, as the Geula has been delayed. His children will have to complete the task.

The Malach of Aisav is not allowed to leave until he blesses Yaakov.. He anticipates that Hashem will (in the future) change his name to Yisroel. He also gives him a Bracha. Rashi, Chizkuni, RaDaK, Rabbeinu Bechayey, RaLbaG, Alshich , Chasam Sofer, Maamar (Alter Rebbe). Why Yaakov must keep both names and not give up…

(beginners). VAYISHLACH 1999 – INSIGHTS ON REMOVING THE SINEW OF THE THIGH VEIN