Samech Vav This Shiur is on the end of the Maamar was given after learning the entire next Maamar (Kodesh Yisroel) and is understood in that context.. This class goes back to the note at the end of the previous Maamar (Hikavtzu) (page 507, new sv p. 668-9) that addresses the fact that Neshamos are…

The Rebbe brings four levels of the Aliya from Tahara (Garmohi) to Kedusha (Chayohi). It explains what is deficient about the earlier pshat that requires a higher pshat. In each case the deficiency in comparison to before is smaller. The first pshat (Ain Kadosh KaHavaya) is challenged because according to the Arizal Atilus is Garmohi…

This shiur really revisits the very foundations of the present discussion about the Neshama’s ascent from Tehora (Keilim, Garmohi) to Kedusha (Ohr, Chayohi). The class explores 1) Ihu ViChayohi Chad (Ohr’s relationship to Ein Sof), 2) Ihu ViGarmohi Chad (Keilim’s connection to Ein Sof), 3) Ihu ViChayohi ViGarmohi Chad (how the meeting of Ohr and…

The second level that is Kodesh is Chochma. This shiur explains why Chochma is part of Ein sof and not Atzilus, by quoting a small section of the Ayin beis on the two types of Ain Zulusecha: Keser and Chochma. Page 506-7, NEW SV p. 666-8. Note: this class can really be listened to as…

In discussing the three levels in Ohr [1) The 10 hidden Sefiros, 2) The Sefiros as they emerge to be a source for Sefiros (KODESH) 3) As they go into Keilim] the Rebbe raises the question of the ten hidden Sefiros (genuzos) and argues that the Pardes and the Arizal (who combine to form the…

Only Kodesh is truly Ohr, while Kadosh (notwithstanding the idea of Ain kadosh KaHavaya) is still considered Garmohi. The discussion explores the three levels of Ohr and argues that [the highest isn’t yet sefiros at all and] the lowest level is Garmohi and only the middle one is Ohr and Kodesh. Page 503 ff. NEW…

Levels of Ohr Ein Sof cont. The various Ein Sofs descend and become more and more divided in themselves to allow for real revelation to another. Four levels of Ein Sof and a mashal (somewhat) for them. Page 503 ff. NEW SV p. 663 ff.

Ohr Ein Sof has levels that relate to different worlds etc.. Two Mishalim, 1) From physical light, 2) From levels of Taanug- Taanug HaMurkav and Taanug HaPashut. Page 503 ff. NEW SV p. 663 ff.

Beginning of the second sugia of Yerida Tzorech Aliya: the aliya goes to higher than the Shoresh of the Neshama: from Garmohi, [Tahor, Keilim] to Chayohi, [Kedusha, Ohros]. Discussion about Ain Kadosh KaHavaya, Ein Sof that is both manifest (pnimi) and at the same time removed. Mashal from Taanug (of Hasaga etc.). Page 502-3,. NEW…

Neshama above is Omeid, down here it becomes a Mihaleich. why and how. 1) Torah exists down here, 2) The struggles with the Guf and Nefesh HaBahamis. Page 501-2, NEW SV p. 661-2. Note: you may benefit from listening to Class 360 as an introduction to this entire sugia.