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Likutei Sichos – Vol 31 p 028 ff – Pharoah’s Stubbornness

VaEra Exile and Redemption (091) In contrast to the convention that there are two successive stages to the Pharaoh’s stubbornness; one where he is stubborn on his own and another where Hashem makes him stubborn. The Rebbe proves that: 1) The two levels of the Pharaoh’s stubbornness are simultaneous and last for the duration of…

Likutei Sichos – Vol 31 p 023 ff – Moshe complains

VaEra Exile and Redemption (084) Moshe complains (and he is right). But Hashem explains that it is the only way to get הוי’ה on the level above all constraints.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 31 p 008 ff

Shemos Exile and Redemption (072) Loshon HaRa is the only thing that prevents a nation from being formed, even if God is the Creator. Idolatry isn’t as negative as disunity.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 30 p 249 ff – Yosef’s Death

Vayechi The Tribes (60) Likutei Sichos – Vol 30 p 249 ff Yosef’s death marks the end of Braishis because the substance of Shmos- exile, to conquer the world, must be inspired and initiated by the Avos. Yosef’s death and Golus empower those who follow after him.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 30 p 229 ff – Yaakov Goes to Mitzrayim

Vayigash The Tribes (49) Likutei Sichos – Vol 30 p 229 ff Ya’akov is happy to go to Egypt yet apprehensive. How can this be reconciled. The Rebbe reveals that not only are these two feelings not incompatible they are actually mutually interdependent.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 30 p 222 ff – Yaakov celebrates Yosef’s Accomplishments

Vayigash The Tribes (48) Likutei Sichos – Vol 30 p 222 ff רב עוד יוסף בני חי Upon discovering that his son is alive not only in body but in spirit as well, Ya’akov celebrates what his son Yosef has become, exceeding all expectation.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 30 p 198 ff – His brothers stand before Yosef

Miketz The Tribes (42) Likutei Sichos – Vol 30 p 198 ff The brothers finally stand in front of Yosef, and debate… Teshuva!

Likutei Sichos – Vol 30 p 190 ff – In Golus Hashem’s Hashpaah comes through Non-Jews

Miketz The Tribes (41) Likutei Sichos – Vol 30 p 190 ff Ya’akov tells his children to get ready to be dependent on the Non-Jews in the time of famine, because he senses that Golus is coming, and that this is how God’s miracle would reach them. In Golus we get our food and knowledge…

Likutei Sichos – Vol 30 p 176 ff – Yaakov wanted Shalva II

Vayeshev Patriarchs (26) Likutei Sichos – Vol 30 p 176 ff Ya’akov wanted the Shalva (serenity) he deserved, but Hashem decided to give him more than he wished for. But to do this he had to go through the twenty two year Yosef ordeal.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 30 p 122 ff – Three Wells of Yitzchok

Toldos Patriarchs (14) Likutei Sichos – Vol 30 p 122 ff Yitzchok’s idea is digging wells. What water the wells give him is Hashem’s business. As a result his wells last. The three wells, built with different levels of dedication and sacrifice, last for different lengths of time. The third which is through Bittul and…