The 15th of Menachem Av celebrates the idea of T’shuva and the joy the opportunity brings (it actually reverses the churban Beis HaMikdash) that is even more exhilarating than Yom Kippur.

There’s repetition in these classes. Choose if you want a short or long version and listen accordingly. Version One (5766). Version Two (5766). Class One. Introduction, Mishna and Gemara (in the end of Taanis) about 15 Menachem Av and it’s connection to Yom Kippur. Version Two Class Two. Cont. the Gemara (and discussion pon it)…

This Maamar that deals mostly with the idea of Moshe’s 515 prayers (VaEscahnan) to go into Eretz Yisrael, also deals with the idea of 15 of Menachem, as well as the haftora, Nachamu Nachamu Ami. The prayer is above Hishtalshelus, and asks for something beyond deserved but still from the Chain that is unique to…