Classes

Class 21, Perek 2, Class 1 Tanya (text based)

The Neshama is called “the second Soul”. It is a part of G-d above Mamosh. 1) This is qualified by two ideas: A Chassidic form: חלק אלוקה ממעל ממש, as it was blown (rather than spoken) by Hashem into our nostrils. A Kabbalistic form: we come from מחשבה and חכמה like all children (have their…

Section One:The two pillars of Chassidus: G-dliness and Neshama.

Achdus Hashem and Ahavas Yisroel are the essence of Chassidus, the שמן oil.

Section Two: The Jew is higher (before) than Judaism.

Achdus Hashem and Neshama; Yidden are higher than Torah. Torah supports Yidden rather than the other way around.