The 15th of Menachem Av follows the greatest Yerida (descent) and therefore ushers in the g,eatest Aliya, thus, the great celebration. When one is coerced into doing Mitzvos (and the Rambam, of course, explains that this is a real mitzva, because this is the true desire of a Yid [and even a gentile in his…

Class One. The greatest Yerida brings the biggest Aliya. Connection to Monday and the Shir Shel Yom: Gadol Havaya Umehulal Miod BiIr Elokainu two insights: 1) he is seen as greater, 2) he is actually greater! Class Two. 15 Menachem and it’s importance.

15 Menachem av is opposite Tisha Bi’Av. Ahavas Yisroel is opposite Sinas Chinom and brings the Geula. This Ma’amar focuses singularly on loving a fellow Jew (very powerful).

This Ma’amar which the Rebbe repeats rather often is about the idea of two levels of Yomim Tovim. The greater of the two types are Teshuva Yomim Tovim such as Yom Kipur (when we got the second Luchos) and Chamisha Asar BiAv (when the Beis HaMikdash is built after destruction). He speaks of three levels:…

Marriage. This class discusses Marriage, Teshuva, and free will.

The 15th of Menachem Av celebrates the idea of T’shuva and the joy the opportunity brings (it actually reverses the churban Beis HaMikdash) that is even more exhilarating than Yom Kippur.

There’s repetition in these classes. Choose if you want a short or long version and listen accordingly. Version One (5766). Version Two (5766). Class One. Introduction, Mishna and Gemara (in the end of Taanis) about 15 Menachem Av and it’s connection to Yom Kippur. Version Two Class Two. Cont. the Gemara (and discussion pon it)…