See next Maamar – Panim B’Panim

The meaning of Birchas Kohanim in general and in particular.

Though Ohr is different from Maor in that it is a Metzius Nimtza, but it can’t (yet) be a Makor because A. That would make creating it a Peula (or: Hispaalus) in Atzmus and Shanisi, B. Creation wouldn’t be gradual, C. It wouldn’t be Ohr (MeAin HaMaor). Page 464-5. NEW SV p. 611-12.

We can’t know that He’s Maor, we can’t even know that He’s also maor, as he is Bilti Metzius Nimtza. Page 463-4. NEW SV p. 610-11.

Explaining the two opposites in Ohr Ein Sof, 1) Meain HaMaor, 2) We know nothing of the Essence from the Ohr, using Nefesh and Chayos as a Mashal. But this Mashal is only partially consistent with the nimshal. Page 463. NEW SV p. 610.

Inside. Page 609-10. Two extremes in Ohr Ein Sof A. Like the Maor (combining Mashal of the Sun and the Nefesh), B. The Ohr doesn’t reflect Atzmus at all. Page 462-3. NEW SV p. 609-10.

1) Kochos [in contrast to Giluyim and Livushim] vs. Sheim- one reveals the Nefesh, while the other hides it. 2) Introduction to the idea that Ohr is completely separate from Atzmus. Page 461-2, NEW SV p. 608-9.

Class One. Another Ma’amar that is (in part) a Mattan Torah Ma’amar. Why is Hashem introducing Himself as the Redeemer and not as the Creator, considering that Creator is Yesh MeAyin and a far greater miracle? The Rebbe explains because we look at things when they are actual (revealed) and not potential (hidden). Though from…

Introduction to the sugia of Ani Havaya Lo Shanisi because Ohr is (Sheim) completely removed from Atzmus. 1) Different Havayas and Lo Shanisis, 2) The division of the Sugia of Ohr Ein Sof into smaller Sugias. Understanding them separately and then trying to fuse them together. Page 461 ff. NEW SV p. 607 ff.

Notes on pages 506-9. 1) Nekudas HaMalchus that is Bokea, 2) Mehus vs. Metzius of Elokus, 3) Malach during Shlichus is called HaVaya. Two ideas a. Maavir, b. through Avoda it comes from Keser. Page 459 ff. New SV p. 604 ff.