Classes

Letter 26 Class 3 Tanya Lectures – Iggeres Hakodesh

Torah that is clear and Torah of Darkness (Questions) and light (answers). Talmidei Chachamim and (Amei HaAretz (Erev Rav). Now the ikar is (the”Parnasa”), the Torah of Birur. Leasid it will be Yichudim. But even then the Erev Rav will continue struggling with Birur until they graduate from it.

Letter 26 Class 2 Tanya Lectures – Iggeres Hakodesh

This class explores how Klipa was created and (through Adam and Chava’s choice) was interwoven into the creation creating an entanglement (Taaruvos). This added the purpose of birurim (disentangling) to creation to create perfect order (Hiskalelus). There’s a huge difference between the Torah of Daas Tov vaRa and actual Tov VaRa. The learning of Nigla…

Letter 26 Class 1 Tanya Lectures – Iggeres Hakodesh

Introduction to Letter 26. Kabala is from Bina, above the possibility of being estranged. 2) Etz Chayim and Etz HaDaas. The story of Adam and Chava and the Trees and the garden.

Letter 25 Class 3 Tanya Lectures – Iggeres Hakodesh

This third class on Igeres HaKodesh 25 begins with an introduction translating three words: 1) Kav, 2) Shechina, 3) Hislabshus [two types]. The four worlds and how they are different from one another. Klipa is also (and equally) from Hashem in a hidden way. This is the Arizal’s view and any questions regarding this should…

Letter 25 Class 2 Tanya Lectures – Iggeres Hakodesh

Achdus Hashem based on the principle of Yesh Meayin being every second. The class discussed the “proofs” for Hashem in three steps, A. The Tzura (order and intelligence of the design of creation) couldn’t possibly be random and chance, B. The Yesh MaAyin question (was there primordial material that is a kadmon or was it…

Letter 25 Class 1 Tanya Lectures – Iggeres Hakodesh

Defending the Baal Shem Tov’s teaching (in Tzava’as HaRivash) on the link between anger and Avoda Zara (which is a Zohar). The idea is considered controversial at the time and the Alter Rebbe explains and defends his teacher’s teacher: Everything comes directly from Hashem.

Letter 24 Tanya Lectures – Iggeres Hakodesh

Davening is the time G-d shows Himself. We should at least act respectful. Not to talk when the king shows Himself. It is most disrespectful.

Letter 23 Tanya Lectures – Iggeres Hakodesh

Iggeres HaKodesh 23. When ten Yidden are together, the Shechina joins them (hashraa). One must behave appropriately.

Letter 22b Tanya Lectures – Iggeres Hakodesh

1) Davening should involve (even) Mesiras Nefesh and Akshanus. 2) Ahavas Yisroel on the inside (not to judge!) not only on the outside.! Then the two areas of man and G-d (prayer) and man and man (loving fellow) are one.

Letter 22a Tanya Lectures – Iggeres Hakodesh

The Rebbe Chossid relationship. What role do miracles play in Chabad Chassidus. The Alter Rebbe is disturbed by people using their relationship with him for miracles and material needs. When your father slaps you don’t turn your back. This is a powerful letter.