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Sicha – Natural Effects – Purim (02)

Likutei Sichos – Vol 31 p 170 ff The question isn’t why we deserved to die, the question is how did we survive. The answer is, of course, a divine miracle, which we can throw off if we choose to. This is what happened then in Shushan, they went to and enjoyed the feast of…

Sicha – 3 Avos = Balance (09)

Likutei sichos – Vol 30 p 103 ff Gevura in kabbala (in its source) is an intense Chesed. Page 108-9.

Sicha – 3 Avos = Balance (08)

Likutei sichos – Vol 30 p 103 ff G-dly Gevuros are kinder than kindness! Page 108.

Sicha – 3 Avos = Balance (07)

Likutei sichos – Vol 30 p 103 ff Yitzchok’s successes reflect the KIRUV that came from his Bittul. Introduction to mystical idea: the Avos were a Merkava and their nature wasn’t natural but a Merkava as well. Page 107-8.

Sicha – 3 Avos = Balance (06)

The Yirah of Yitzchok creates the framework for the infinite joy, laughter etc. Page 106-7.

Sicha – 3 Avos = Balance (05)

Likutei sichos – Vol 30 p 103 ff Bitul that precedes Ahava makes the love (and joy) that follows infinite. Page 105-6.

Shabos Bishalach, 13 Shvat 5712.

After Mincha the Rebbe said a few words about the “Alter Rebbetzin.” Sara Imeinu was special among the Imahos because she was actually tested (by the Pharoe in Egypt) thus revealing her greatness from the potential to the actual state. The point of creation is that all be actualized [on the level of “Poel”]. This…

Sicha – 3 Avos = Balance (04)

Likutei sichos – Vol 30 p 103 ff Introduction to second answer: what are Love (closeness) and yera (distance). This Shiur is missing a few minutes. We are sorry about it. Page 105.

Sicha – 3 Avos = Balance (03)

Likutei sichos – Vol 30 p 103 ff First answer: The Chesed of Yitzchok was secondary and part of being whole and not polar. Page 104-5.

Sicha – 3 Avos = Balance (02)

Likutei sichos – Vol 30 p 103 ff All the aspects of Chesed in Yitzchok’s life must mean that he had a real association with that Mida also. page 103-4.