Class One. The Alter Rebbe’s illustrious ancestry, the seventh generation from the MahaRaL of Prague. The family emigrated eastward where the Yiddishkiet was stronger. Reb Schneer Zalman, the Alter Rebbe’s father’s father chose to be a Melamed; his wife Rochel and her origins. Their two children Reb Boruch and Devorah Leah. When their parents die…

His Emes (5774/ 2013, short, Beis Midrash Linashim).

His Emes (5774/ 2013, long version, Beis Rivka).

Two classes (from 5770/ 2009) on the Alter Rebbe’s entire life (on a personal level) was an endless pursuit of absolute truth. Class One, Emes (5770/ 2009).

In conjunction with his 200th Yahrtzeit on 24 Teves 5773/2013 these classes were given on the hakdamos of three of his Sefarim. The Shulchan Aruch. The introduction to the Shulchan Aruch of the Alter Rebbe. By his sons. It reveals the Holy Maggid’s inspiration from ‘on High’ to find one of his students to write…

In conjunction with his 200th Yahrtzeit on 24 Teves 5773/2013 these classes were given on the hakdamos of three of his Sefarim. The Tanya. Introduction to the Tanya was written by the Alter Rebbe himself and reveals the interest of Chassidim in Chassidus and the difficulties in acquiring it.

In conjunction with his 200th Yahrtzeit on 24 Teves 5773/2013 these classes were given on the hakdamos of three of his Sefarim. The Siddur. The Alter Rebbe’s Siddur, a clear author and purpose, to be ‘the thirteenth gate’. Reb Avrohom Dovid Lavut’s introduction (the Maggid’s Torah) and the joining of 1) Kabbalah, 2) Halacha, and…

Class Eleven, Chabad (2) Torah in ChaBaD vs. ChaGaS. internal vs. external fire.

Class Fifteen. The year 5552. The Kitrug, Shavuos, Devorah Leah and her sacrifice. Rosh Hashana 5553, The Levaya and the Tzemach Tzedek.

Class Fourteen. 5542-3: The meeting and Vohlin. The Alter Rebbe is severely criticized by his fellow Talmidei HaMaggid and is deeply hurt by it. He reacts by doing more to spread Chassidus. Reb Levi Yitzchok Barditchiver’s story. His ouster from Pinsk. The visit to the Alter Rebbe , His refusal to participate in the Cherem….