בקורת Learning how to take criticism [difference between criticism and critique] is an incredible tool for success.

Alter Rebbe says to a Chossid: you have a good candle, but you lack light and fire which comes from hitting the stone of the Animal Soul. What is a candle, two opinions about Neshama being candle: 1) the vessel, 2) the light and fire. Mind and Soul: candle and fire, we all need fire.

Saying Mishnayos by heart in the streets (of America) purifies the air. Mishnayos joins reason (Torah SheBa’al Peh) and Godliness (משנה אותיות נשמה) Explanation: the miracle of Jewish survival as appreciated strictly intellectually vs. when we add the spiritual dimension.

The world is a garden that mixes divine purpose and the source of sin and man must choose a path. [Once a choice is made there’s a commitment of sorts].

Birchas Kohanim, some Minhagim. Dreams, why we pray for them in Birchas Kohanim?

Akdamus. The Ba’al Shem Tov’s passing on the first day Shavuos, some stories.

Only point. The class is unfortunately missing. Washing and getting oneself ready and holy for Mattan Torah.

Time of Shavuos is special to affect Torah with Yiras Shamayim and Teshuva, as it is like Yom Kippur in as much as the satan is concerned.

Haircuts during Yemei Hagbalah. No Satan on Shavuos like on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Based on Tosfos in Shabbos.

Shavuos 5689, 4 Ma’amarim and possible message.