Keilim of Keser. Two mishalim allow us to understand the quality of these Keilim, that are like Chakika- a Tzimtzum that is not from the outside of itself but a “Darkness within the light itself”. [like the idea of Ote’ Ohr KaSalma]. 1) Ohr lifnei HaTzimtzum vs. LiAchar HaTzimtzum, 2) Pnimiyus A”K (Atik) vs. Chitzoniyus…

Third sugia: Neshamos shoresh from Keser. Oisiyos HaTorah and specifically Osiyos HaChakika of the Luchos. explanation of Atzmus Ohr Ein Sof vs. Giluy Ohr Ein Sof. Page 473 ff. NEW SV p. 523 ff.

Cont. Tzimtzum HaRishon’s second function is to remove the Ein Sof. Its return is through a BeKiah, so that it comes as a new “Mehus” yet it is (on the other hand) meAin Hamaor and created biderech kiruv. But at least its a Mikor. Page 465-6, 467-8. NEW SV p. 612-3, 615-17.

Tzimtzum HaRishon, the whole process. The Tzimtzum before Tzimtzum Harishon, that affects “Ohr HaMair” in which the first tzimtzum occurs. The Tzimtzum’s dual affect On the Kelim (Reshimu) to become something separate from the Ohr; The Ohr is Bittulled in Atzmus and must be “Bokea” (break through) the Tzimtzum and thus comes as a new…

Moshe’s spies were his choice, Yehoshua’s was a divine mandate, Why? Yehoshua’s spies concerned themselves with the practical level of Judaism which is everyone’s and a divine commandment, while Moshe’s were concerned with something above the practical and that is not for every body.

Shlach 15-02. The Nisachim (libations). (5765).This Mitzva that is meant to accompany Korbonos would only go into effect once the Yidden entered Eretz Yisroel. Why?

Shlach (5771).The entire Parsha has the theme of Shlichus. This means you represent Hashem with free will- choosing to represent Him. But you must represent Him loyally. An overview of the entire Parsha.

The change in the פסוק נר אלוקים נשמת אדם as opposed to נר הוי’ נשמת אדם as it appears in משלי כ”ז, כ is based on the ירושלמי שבת פ”ב ה”ו. All the Jewish people make up one body with seven branches and seven different types of service to Hashem. The seven רועים shepherds assist…

Biha’alosecha 12-01. Miriam and Aharon’s mistake. (5769/ 2009).What was Miriam & Aharon’s loshon hara. Sources: Rashi, Rashbam, Chizkuni, Tur, Ohr Hachayim, Arizal, Ram”e, Mglamks, Ma’amar

Though Ohr is different from Maor in that it is a Metzius Nimtza, but it can’t (yet) be a Makor because A. That would make creating it a Peula (or: Hispaalus) in Atzmus and Shanisi, B. Creation wouldn’t be gradual, C. It wouldn’t be Ohr (MeAin HaMaor). Page 464-5. NEW SV p. 611-12.