The second level that is Kodesh is Chochma. This shiur explains why Chochma is part of Ein sof and not Atzilus, by quoting a small section of the Ayin beis on the two types of Ain Zulusecha: Keser and Chochma. Page 506-7, NEW SV p. 666-8. Note: this class can really be listened to as…

In discussing the three levels in Ohr [1) The 10 hidden Sefiros, 2) The Sefiros as they emerge to be a source for Sefiros (KODESH) 3) As they go into Keilim] the Rebbe raises the question of the ten hidden Sefiros (genuzos) and argues that the Pardes and the Arizal (who combine to form the…

Only Kodesh is truly Ohr, while Kadosh (notwithstanding the idea of Ain kadosh KaHavaya) is still considered Garmohi. The discussion explores the three levels of Ohr and argues that [the highest isn’t yet sefiros at all and] the lowest level is Garmohi and only the middle one is Ohr and Kodesh. Page 503 ff. NEW…

Levels of Ohr Ein Sof cont. The various Ein Sofs descend and become more and more divided in themselves to allow for real revelation to another. Four levels of Ein Sof and a mashal (somewhat) for them. Page 503 ff. NEW SV p. 663 ff.

Ohr Ein Sof has levels that relate to different worlds etc.. Two Mishalim, 1) From physical light, 2) From levels of Taanug- Taanug HaMurkav and Taanug HaPashut. Page 503 ff. NEW SV p. 663 ff.

Beginning of the second sugia of Yerida Tzorech Aliya: the aliya goes to higher than the Shoresh of the Neshama: from Garmohi, [Tahor, Keilim] to Chayohi, [Kedusha, Ohros]. Discussion about Ain Kadosh KaHavaya, Ein Sof that is both manifest (pnimi) and at the same time removed. Mashal from Taanug (of Hasaga etc.). Page 502-3,. NEW…

Neshama above is Omeid, down here it becomes a Mihaleich. why and how. 1) Torah exists down here, 2) The struggles with the Guf and Nefesh HaBahamis. Page 501-2, NEW SV p. 661-2. Note: you may benefit from listening to Class 360 as an introduction to this entire sugia.

Ideas as they exist as a Metzius are limited and can only be expanded from outside themselves, For example: in the realm of ideas one can only expand a particular Metzius of sechel by 1) The limits (and vagaries) of the idea, 2) The limit of the Osiyos, 3) Stripping away the limit; Another example…

Discussion why only here in the lowest (physical) world is the Neshama a Mihalech [growing and in motion]. Lima’ala its Metzius is limited. [A discussion on the word Metzius]. Page 498 ff, NEW SV p. 657 ff.

1) The difference in the creation of man from all other creations, is that he is formed from the highest and the lowest, 2) the reason for the difference is that man is the purpose of the entire creation and must therefore be able to lift it up by A. getting under the lowest point…