Page 443 ff. NEW SV p. 557 ff. Explanation of “Elokim Chayim” it is Elokus and Gevul. Torah is different from all other Chochma as they are called Chitzoniyus and Torah is Pnimiyus. This means it is linked to the bli gvul and Ein Sof. Something limited is thus more (infinitely more) than its limitation….

Page 423 ff. NEW SV p. 556 ff. Before tzimtzum Harishon [and above BY”A] 3 ideas: Ata, Hu Havaya.The Tzimtzum allows for Elokim [Chayim] to emerge.

PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS BEFORE LISTENING TO THE NEXT FEW CLASSES. ******************************************************************* Page 422 ff. NEW SV P. 552 ff.Introduction to the Sugia of Beis Hilel and Beis Shamai and Halacha. Three levels of light: Ohr Atzmi [Yechida, Chaya], Ohr Neshama (Elokim Chayim), Ohr Nefesh Ruach (Elokim).

Page 419 ff, NEW SV P. 552 ff. End of the immediate sugia about bitul and Yira reaching Atzmus. ****************************************************************** PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS BEFORE LISTENING TO THE NEXT FEW CLASSES.

Page 419 ff. NEW SV p. 552. In Torah Itself there’s Ohr Yashar (from top down) and Ohr Chozer (from the bottom up). Ohr Yashar is when one is tapping into Torah’s light. This includes both ta’anug (delight) light and intellectual light. This is true on two levels 1) Torah as a scholarship vs. Torah…

page 417-9. NEW SV p. 549 ff. This Maamar begins by analyzing the repeated phrase: “Hafuch bu VaHafuch bu”. This refers to a movement from the top down (“Milma’ala liMata”) and another from the bottom up (Milmata liMa’ala). Though normally Tefilla (prayer) is associated with “From the bottom up”; a similar idea exists in Torah…

The idea of “Ta’am” isn’t reason (as it is conventionally understood) but “geshmak”, pleasantness or (most precisely) enlightenment. Ratzon with no Taam is a level where the light is so strong as to be like the essence (unknown). While Ratzon (will) with Ta’am can be felt as the light is (less and therefore) revealed. Ta’am…

Page 413 ff. NEW SV p. 542 ff. Atzmus vs. Giluyim The absolute “essence” (an unknowable Truth), vs. the relative (“knowable”) truth.This prepares the discussion (in the next class)for explaining how Sa’aros (hair) are a mashal for Atzmus, and their relationship to Halacha.

Pages 411-13, NEW SV page 541 ff. Continued . “NEH”I Chadashim”. In the lower third of hishtalshelus the Ein Sof’s power is revealed. How this ties in with halachos being from Ratzon (Sovev) haelyon. And G-dly in spite of the great tzimtzum.

Pages 490 ff. NEW SV page 537 ff. Halachos are compared to hair. Sa’aros (hair) represent an enormous tzimtzum. The issue discussed in this Shiur (and the next) is when do sa’aros mean a huge tzimtzum and when do they reveal a very high level of G-dliness. Ha’ara diHa’ara is a light that doesn’t reflect…