Classes

Sicha 19 Kislev – What is Chassidus (28)

Likutei Sichos – Vol 02 p 471 ff Class 28. From the top down or from the bottom up? Part One.  

Sicha 19 Kislev – What is Chassidus (01)

Likutei Sichos Vol 02 p 471 ff Class 1. In Kedusha, novelty must be deeply connected to the old. The Baal Shem Tov is no exception to this rule.  

Sicha 19 Kislev – What is Chassidus (27)

Likutei Sichos – Vol 02 p 471 ff Class 27. Chassidus’ various components: 1) The teaching, 2) The customs, 3) Their application.  

Sicha 19 Kislev – What is Chassidus (26)

Likutei Sichos – Vol 02 p 471 ff Class 26. The Yid. Part two. After the Yid uses the Torah to attach him to his Creator, his higher source emerges. The Yid then attaches the Torah to Hashem. This is the third knot!  

Sicha 19 Kislev – What is Chassidus (25)

Likutei Sichos – Vol 02 p 471 ff Class 25. The Yid. Part one. The Zohar vs. the Midrash, Who needs who? The religion needs the Yid (the practitioner) or yid needs Yiddishkeit?  

Sicha 19 Kislev – What is Chassidus (24)

Likutei Sichos – Vol 02 p 471 ff Class 24. Point five- Ladaas Ze haTinok, the advantage of being simple with Hashem, rather than (or in addition to) being mystical.  

Sicha 19 Kislev – What is Chassidus (23)

Likutei Sichos – Vol 02 p 471 ff Class 23. Point four- HaMaor Hu BiHisgalus. (A great chidush of the Alter Rebbe). Hashem Himself is not subject to the question of Tzimtzum at all. He’s revealed; known even to small children.  

Sicha 19 Kislev – What is Chassidus (22)

Likutei Sichos – Vol 02 p 471 ff Class 22. Point three- Tzimtzum Shelo Kipshuto. Achdus on the higher level the creation IS Hashem (the Creator).  

Sicha 19 Kislev – What is Chassidus (21)

Likutei Sichos – Vol 02 p 471 ff Class 21. Point two- Hashgacha Pratis (Divine providence) according to the Baal Shem Tov is on all things and universal. The earlier opinions aren’t necessarily disagreeing with the Baal Shem Tov they’re discussing a different idea of Hashgacha.  

Toras Menachem – 19 Kislev 5721 (05)

19 Kislev 5721, Toras Menachem vol 29 page 229-237, First Sicha Class Five, Page 233-234.Moshiach is about no individuals left behind in Galus.