Rav AkivaA Jew whose life was extraordinarily difficult and all our Torah is his!!!

The teacher of RaShBI whose students stopped (interrupted their) dying on Lag Baomer. Who was Rabbi Akiva? Based on a series of Maamarei Chazal that reveal this incredibly great Tanna’s life, stuggle and extraordinary success.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 22 p 138 ff Answer: It was Rabbi Akiva’s own teachings that got them into the (lack of respect) trouble they got into. They followed his lead of Mesiras Nefesh that translated into a zealousness and intolerant passion. Page 138-40.

[13 Iyar thought and some stories that relate to the Rebbe’s brother Laibel]. The rock (the lowest thing) was bored through by the water (that also descended from the highest to the lowest level) and taught Rabbi Akiva that you can start from the bottom and reach the highest level. This lesson is also found…

The audio is a bit difficult, we’re sorry about this. Rav Akiva and his being the source of all of Torah SheBaal Peh is understood by the fact that he was a ben Gairim. This means he has a connection to the level of ‘Eitz HaDa’as Tov’ to clarify and elevate the world. Page 153.

To the adults (after Mincha) the Rebbe explains the meaning of what he said to the children that dedication to Torah brings material wealth also. Rabbi Akiva’s wealth is hard to explain as he did not inherit it (spiritually). Yet he was rich through his own efforts and it resulted in the idea that all…

To the children: Lag BaOmer is Rabbi Akiva’s day and it teaches us two lessons: From Rabbi Akiva we learn the lesson of perseverance against all odds in becoming a Gadol BiTorah. From his students we learn the lesson of Torah with Ahavas Yisroel, making a kiddush Hashem for all ages. A Bracha to the…