Hocheach Tochiach, three ideas conclude the entire Tanya. 1) Davening in a Shul that looks and acts like a Shul, a normal pace and a joined Minyan where no one talks and wanders. 2) Finishing the Shas each year jointly by all the members of each Shul and community [allows the community to join in…

Davening may not be a DeOraisa (a Biblical commandment) but it entails many of the most important DeOraisas and “Super Mitzvos” (i.e. higher than individual limbs (of Atzilus)). Therefore Davening must be done A. with the Minyan and it must be done B. properly. If one is in a rush he can Daven alone even…

Utzedaka Kinacha Aisan. Aisan is the Truth of the Neshama meant to be revealed when Moshiach comes. But it is available now also, and giving kindness to another makes it more possible for us to find it.

Introduction: the depth of Torah is a deep clarity which is (in the end) the peace and end of Torah and must be cherished. When Dovid placed the rear of the Torah before its face, the clarity vs. the struggle and the consequence, he forgot the law that the Aron HaKodesh must be carried by…

The ideas in Halacha that are entirely theoretical have a Birur quality also as there are spiritual representations of all (possible) klipos in the spiritual worlds. Eitz HaChayim supports Eitz HaDaas. Beyond Birur is Ohr, for when Moshiach comes.

Angels and Souls. As we finish our discussion of this text (Lehavin Ma Shekasuv BiPri Eitz Chayim) we explore what Souls are; in light of the G-dliness of Davening, Torah, and Mitzvos. This discussion juxtaposes the Soul against Malachim (angels) who appear closer to G-d and G-dliness but are in fact limited absolutely. Souls on…

Mitzvos. After discussing Tefilla and Torah in the previous classes this class explores the ideas of Mitzvos. 1) Mitzvos are associated with the vessels, and as such have within themselves “the Essence”, 2) Since Mitzvos have a connection to the physical world, they interact with things that are in and of themselves not holy. The…

Torah is “From the top down” and is therefore perfect even as it is limited in this world. The difference between Chochmas Chitzoniyus (Secular Knowledge) and Torah. The Ohr Neshama is limited, but G-dly, and Torah (Chochma Ilaa) passes through it Bderech Maavir, while other Chochmos pass through Ohr Nefesh and Ruach, that are creations…

Tefilla. How we understand Davening in Kabalah. Two ideas: A. The Prayer that comes from the Essence of the person defies the order of worlds and has a changing effect that is visible even in the physical level. B. The reasonable prayer is very personal but (as a rule) can only be hasagas haMetzius (Seeing…

Introduction to this essay “Lehavin Ma Shekasuv biPri Eitz Chayim”. This essay will compare and contrast the mystical (and Chassidic) effects of our 1) Tefilla, 2) Mitzvos and 3) Torah study. The three will be thoroughly analyzed and the strengths and limitations of each will be explored. During the course of this essay we will…