The Rebbe’s ‘special powers’ were always right, so he’s certainly right about Moshiach, ad Masai. When Ahavas Yisroel stops protecting us the evil things come from other sins not only the lack of Ahavas Yisroel. Page 155-6.

[13 Iyar thought and some stories that relate to the Rebbe’s brother Laibel]. The rock (the lowest thing) was bored through by the water (that also descended from the highest to the lowest level) and taught Rabbi Akiva that you can start from the bottom and reach the highest level. This lesson is also found…

The audio is a bit difficult, we’re sorry about this. Rav Akiva and his being the source of all of Torah SheBaal Peh is understood by the fact that he was a ben Gairim. This means he has a connection to the level of ‘Eitz HaDa’as Tov’ to clarify and elevate the world. Page 153.

To the adults (after Mincha) the Rebbe explains the meaning of what he said to the children that dedication to Torah brings material wealth also. Rabbi Akiva’s wealth is hard to explain as he did not inherit it (spiritually). Yet he was rich through his own efforts and it resulted in the idea that all…

To the children: Lag BaOmer is Rabbi Akiva’s day and it teaches us two lessons: From Rabbi Akiva we learn the lesson of perseverance against all odds in becoming a Gadol BiTorah. From his students we learn the lesson of Torah with Ahavas Yisroel, making a kiddush Hashem for all ages. A Bracha to the…

Class Five. Renewing the custom (that is known as ‘Kupas Rabbeinu’) Tzedaka on the mind of the Rebbe RaShaB. The Rebbe encourages the bringing back of this minhag. Page 31-2.

Shmira from leumas ze outside of Gan Eden. Eretz Yisroel and chutz La’aretz, Nigla and Kabbalah (the Arizal perspired) Shabbos and the weekdays. Shmira for weddings so only good will come into the marriage. Page 188-90.

Smicha before the Chassuna is like a shmira, similar to the idea that Yitzchok was in gan Eden until his Chassuna from the time of the Akaida. Page 186-7, 90.

Smicha before the wedding, why? Halacha never changes. like marriage that is forever. Page 185-6.

Eved means Kabalas Ol, and the Torah in this case is Osiyos Hachakika, so the Bittul is on the level of Chakika. This is why this story is chosen to demonstrate Hashem’s love for ‘avdei batei Avos’. Page 185.