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Letter 05 Part 1 Tanya Lectures – Iggeres Hakodesh

Speech- one of Hashem’s greatest gifts to humankind. This essay argues that the aspects of speech we take for granted are the deepest. Hashem gave them to us to use automatically because if we would need to focus on them it would make speech impossible.

Letter 04 Tanya Lectures – Iggeres Hakodesh

The heart has an Inner and Outer dimension. Both can be exiled and both can be redeemed through Tzedaka (Charity).

Letter 03 Tanya Lectures – Iggeres Hakodesh

Tzedaka accomplishes 3 things (according to Kabbala): 1) bringing light of Mimalei into vessel, 2) revealing sovev light (this requires special “garments”). 3) Brings the “Face” of Hashem forward (there is no garment for this).

Letter 02 Tanya Lectures – Iggeres Hakodesh

Katonti. Humility is closeness to G-d. This letter was written after the Alter Rebbe’s release from prison. His message to his Chassidim- accept the grace and kindness of G-d humbly.

Letter 01 Tanya Lectures – Iggeres Hakodesh

“Chosum Hamishapech”, what is higher in Hishtalshelus is lower in essence. Thus Bittul, Emuna and Halacha have a distinct advantage over higher ideas (Understanding, Learning Gemara). One must use all his faculties never the less.

Introduction to Letters Tanya Lectures – Iggeres Hakodesh

Theses letters have various themes. among them 1) Tzedaka, 2) Davening, 3) Torah.

Class 16

This is the final class in the letters in the Iggeres HaKodesh Letters 31 and 32 are presented.

Class 15

This class covers Iggeres HaKodesh letters 29 and 30 – Class #15

Class 14

This class covers Iggeres HaKodesh letters 27 and 28.

Class 13

This class covers Iggeres HaKodesh letter #26.