Beshalach Exile and Redemption (132) Likutei Sichos vol 16 page 173 ff Shabbos and the Manna, it’s a miracle but you must do something.On one level the Manna is called לחם מן השמים it came from heaven with no effort.On another level, the fact that it is connected to the לחם מן הארץ we would…

Beshalach Exile and Redemption (131) Shabbos (before Matan Torah) and the Manna A very important but often overlooked aspect of Parshas Beshalach is the fact that Yidden received some Mitzvos at Mara, including Shabbos (Para Aduma and Dinim).The idea of Mitzvos before Mattan Torah is explored here, using the model of “organized religion” vs “personal…

Beshalach Exile and Redemption (130) Text: The Maamar Machar Chodesh 5711 Sweetening bitter with bitter The two opinions how the waters at Mara were sweetened whether through light or bitterness itself.The deeper idea is transforming bitterness to sweetness using bitterness itself.

Beshalach Exile and Redemption (129) Journeying.The Yidden leave the Yam Suf (with some cajoling from Moshe) and move out into the desert.Within days they complain (again) about water.This is the story of the divine challenge: He pushes us as fast as He thinks we can move, but we are always not ready, so… we complain…

Chanuka Gelt 5720, Bochurim.Toras Menachem vol 27 page 253-6.The Chanuka candles are not allowed to be enjoyed, because they exist only for themselves. The lesson: learning Torah for no reason other than to learn.

Class 1: Who builds the 3rd Beis Hamikdosh? Discussion between Rashi, Rambam, Tosfos. Class 2: 2nd explanation A) We merited. B) He will add a higher light. Class 3: 3rd and 4th explanation. Clear vs unclear prophesy in Yechezkial. Class 4: Different types of Iserusa Dileila (heavenly inspiration.) Machlokes about 3rd Beis Hamikdosh. Class 5:…

Beshalach Exile and Redemption (126) Likutei Sichos vol 01 page 139 ff. Miriam and the women don’t only sing, they play music and dance, because for them, it wasn’t only about them, it was about the children. The lesson nowadays: Mothers concerns for the real (spiritual) welfare of the children to be Yidden and not…

(1) What is Neshei? and the responsibility it involves? Hashgacha Protis and how it gives meaning. (2) Leadership, action and inclusiveness.

Beshalach Exile and Redemption (119) Lecture outside only The beam of vapor (cloud) by day and the beam of fire at night. In philosophy- embodiments of angels (no difference between them.) In Kabbalah- embodiments of Sfiros and day and night are very different levels. All this is discussed in this class..

Bo Exile and Redemption (114) Likutei Sichos vol. 36 page 45 ff. [A Rashi Sicha]. Two expressions, two actions, both at the same time. ועברתי the killing of the Egyptian first born is a passive act, achieved in one pass over Egypt. ואצא בתוך מצרים the saving of the Jewish people happens proactively with much…