Class One. Vehu Omeid Aleihem, In this Maamar Tohu and Tikun (both) are only Giluyim. Atzmus is Adam (Z”A) . Explanation. Class Two. The ideas of Birurim and achilas Adam are like: 1) Eating on Shabbos vs. the weekdays, 2) Tzadikim vs. Beinonim etc., 3) Neshamos and Malachim. On this basis he explains VeHu (Avrohom,…

The lesson from the idea that Torah and Chochma are different, values on “The Rebbe’s gvir”, what comes first. Page 206-9.

Mordechai’s influence is felt especially in walled (protected by Torah) cities. Even those that are now destroyed but were vibrant (Eretz= Ratzon, Yisroel= 600,000 letters in the Torah) at the time Yidden entered Eretz Yisroel so long before. Page 24-6.

After Mincha the Rebbe said a few words about the “Alter Rebbetzin.” Sara Imeinu was special among the Imahos because she was actually tested (by the Pharoh in Egypt) thus revealing her greatness from the potential to the actual state. The point of creation is that all be actualized [on the level of “Poel”]. This…

The pnimi and makif in marriage are reflected in the ELUL idea of Melech Basade’ and the Avoda it inspires. Hefker (surrender) like in a marriage. Higher than Yechida Page 294-6.

Page 29-31. Questions and answers, in part on בית שמאי ובית הלל and the idea that both are correct, אלו ואלו דברי אלקים חיים and still והוי’ עמו הלכה כבית הלל.

Page 26-8. How to behave before and during and after the trip.

VaHavaya Pakad Es Sarah. 1) Why the closeness to Avimelech’s story?, 2) Why the repetition? 3) What is the difference between Pakad and Asa? 4) and between Amar and Dibber? Rashi, RaDaK, Chizkuni, Sforno, Alshich, Kli Yakar, Reb Yonasan Aibeshitz, Maamar 5643.

The ‘Adnai’ in the beginning of our Parsha is discussed in this class. The ChaZaL question whether this is kodesh or chol. Gemara Shavuos, Rashi, RaMbaN, Chizkuni, RaDaK, Rabbeinu Bechayey, Samach Vov, Likutei Sichos. We start out with two ideas that then become three, finally the three become one. Adnai means Hashem as He is…

VAYEIRA 2006 – A PERFECT REWARD The first Possuk in the Parsha. The first possuk in parshas Vayeira indicates that Hashem appears to Avraham. After appearing, however, Hashem does nothing. This mystery is commented on by many Torah greats and is beautifully addressed in Chassidic sources as well. Sources covered include the Rashbam, Rashi, Eben…