Yidden’s golus experience enhanced them in 2 ways 1) they had an Aliya, 2) The birur of the sparks in Mitzrayim, thus- Paro sends us from Egypt once the work is done. How one has Shmira from this success and it’s joy being excessive (Plishtim-like). When Moshiach comes there’s no opponent. All will know Him….

Tzv’aos is a holy name of G-d in the lower worlds.

Ki Kaasher Hamayim Hachdashim 5747 simply reveals all the potential which already existed in golus. This idea is explained using 1) the analogy of birth 2) the example of the Avos and Moshe, 3) the Pesukim of this Haftora.

The lowest service is the highest purpose. It is revealed as such at the end as in the beginning. As it is represented in 1) Mitzrayim, 2) Golus, 3) The Neshama’s descent into this world.

Havayaof hishtalshelus comes into Elokim, The higher HAVAYA reveals a much higher light. This manifests at special times. On Chanuka, the higher light manifests and joins with the ordinary.

The candles on Chanuka celebrate the war! The candles represent the candle of the Neshama and of (Torah and) Mitzva. How a candle represents the two and four basic aspects of Yiddishkeit. It also represents Mesiras Nefesh.

Shalom (brings in higher light, and combines opposites). This Maamar explores many particulars of Shalom in the context of 19 Kislev.

Vayishlach, Yaakov’s hope to meet Eisav in his source are dashed. Yaakov then deals and elevates the actual Eisav, but then refuses to join him in Seiir, as the Geula has been delayed. His children will have to complete the task.