Second Sicha (cont.). The Koach Yaakov got from 1) Lavan who gave him sparks he couldn’t elevate deliberately (himself), 2) Meeting the Malachim, had he trusted more, there’d be no struggle with Aisav.

Second Sicha introduction. Introduction to second Sicha. VYaakov Halach LiDarko with koach Lavan chased after him to give to him. What it means to us and Avoda. Page_110.

First Sicha. Shabbos Breishis, the way we start the year so goes all of the Year. The Tzemach Tzedek’s lengthy Maavir Sidra. This affects Rachavus (boundlessness) in everything including Gashmiyus. Page 109-110.

This traveling which reflects the ahavas Yisroel center of Yiddishkeit, brings them in touch with such Jews who wouldn’t know that they even needed help altogether.

The unique approach to leadership in Chassidus: Go to the people and don’t wait for them to come to you. Ahavas Yisroel is the cornerstone of this new movement.

Introduction to farbrengen of Chai Elul 5711. The Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe’s birthdays.

Sicha 14 Elul in connection with Wedding anniversaries of Rebbe RaShaB (11 elul), and the Frierdike Rebbe (13 Elul). Short story about Rebbe RaYatz’s and Rebbe RaShaB’s wedding.

Letter Klali Prati- 5 Rashei Teivos (abbreviations) for Elul: Torah, Tefilla, Tzedaka, Teshuva and Geula. We do Teshuva in these areas [using these tools to help us succeed].

End of Sicha. 1) Neshama’s higher than Yechida level connects to Melech Basade. 2) Explanation of what is higher than Yechida. 3) Memutza HaMichaber.

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.