Mini Sermon, Rabbi Levi Avtzon: Recent Episodes
Project Likkutei Sichos
Enjoy a 5-10 minute presentation extracting a unique and practical lesson from the Sicha. Suitable for sharing at the pulpit, the Shabbos table, on Mivtzoim, etc. This series follows the learning cycle of Project Likkutei Sichos
How this Rashi shows us how to each young children Alef Beis and other nuggets from the Farbrengen
The connection of the Olympics to this Sicha. And what is the common theme throughout the Parsha?
The beautiful introduction the Rebbe gave this Sicha, and why Hashem gives us a fast day
The follow-up to this Sicha, when the Rebbe brought out the goodness and holiness of Miriam bas Bilgah
The powerful anniversary Farbrengen and the reason you can't do Nefilas Apayim with your hand
The incredible Farbrengen with 4 Rashi Sichos! And the difference between Chumash and Nach.
The incredible insight the Rebbe shared in Farbrengen about the Holocaust and nuggets from the Kol Yisroel Sicha
Understanding the Pesukim that form the base of the Sicha, plus an interesting point about Rabeinu Hakadosh.
Beautiful introductions to the questions and answers of the Sicha from the original Farbrengen
Why is Zayin Adar a fast day and Lag Baomer a happy day? And other nuggets from the Farbrengen
Beautiful nuggets from the farbrengen and the other edited Sicha of the same farbrengen
The incredible handwritten short Maamar from the Tzemach Tzedek referenced in footnote 55
A harzike Farbrengen on the last Ois of the Sicha. And how long does a generation last?
Beautiful Farbrengen and a special insight about the three explanations that was shared at the original farbrengen
What was that idea the Rebbe mentioned about our free choice not coming into Dibbur. A fascinating search into the Mitteler Rebbe's Maamarim on this topic as referenced in the footnotes.
The powerful follow-up Farbrengen where the Rebbe really brings home the message of this Sicha.
The unbelievable Maamar that sits at the heart of this Sicha. The plan with our downfalls
The incredible backstory of one of the only Sichos in Likkutei Sichos from before Yud Shvat 5711
Insight and inspiration from the two farbrengens that make up this Sicha, and highlights of some beautiful ideas worth exploring within the Sicha.
The background of the Sicha and a beautiful story the Rebbe shared about the Rebbe Rashab
The 49 day journey to humility and how it plays out in our relationship with Hashem. Powerful insight about 'hiding from Hashem'.
What is חדש and an unbelievable story and legends about the Bach, based on the following article: http://shulchanharav.com/contents.asp?aid=117335
The original Farbrengen of Vov Tishrei and some fascinating insights the Rebbe shared at the time.
The Maamar in Likkutei Torah that sits at the heart of the Chassidus part of the Sicha.
The way the Sicha was original verses to how it was published is quite different. An insight into the Hagadah and the story of the five sages.
Some fascinating details that did not make it into the Likkutei Sichos version of the Sicha including an amazing story of the Chernobeler Rebbe.
The Yid and the Fire: The unbelievable back-story to the final part of the Sicha. Plus, an amazing story of the Magid that the Rebbe shared at the Farbrengen.
Which one is the greatest of them all: Torah, Avodah, or Gemilus Chassodim? Depends on which אות in the Sicha we are learning.
A magnificent Sicha with powerful insights on the role of learning Chassidus and what Dirah Betachtonim means.
At the heart of this Sicha is one big question: does a Rebbe understand his people? We look at the unedited Sicha and some nuggets throughout the Sicha to find insights on this idea.
A few amazing points that sit at the heart of the Sicha, and offer a transformative vision of the role of Chassidus in our lives.
Going back to the two Farbrengens on Purim and Ki Sisa and learning the incredible lessons to our lives - more relevant than over.
A fascinating Siyum on Maseches Eiruvin. According to Niglah and according to Chassidus.
A vort or two on this Sicha - based on feedback from listeners who preferred that style.
A powerful Sicha about the connection of a Yid and Hashem before and after Matan Torah.
What happened at the very moment that Yaakov wished to share the "Keitz" - the end of days with his sons? And what is the powerful lesson about 'how can Moshiach come in 2020?'
Exploring the question of the Tzemach Tzedek as a child, and the response of his grandfather the Alter Rebbe. A powerful lesson about the two ways of serving Hashem. And should we aspire to fall?
When Tears Are Not Enough: A famous Sicha about the value of the neck, the value of tears, and most importantly: The value of action!
Yosef imposes Bris Milah on all Egyptian males. Why? And why is Pharaoh on board with it?
Is there a Mitzvah to be joyous on Chanukah. An analysis of Rambam's opinion on the matter.
What is Rashi telling us by quoting the Targum, and why are two seemingly different ideas both in the same Rashi, and what is the lesson about Shlichus?
A magnificent Sicha on the special message the Magid of Mezritch told his students - specifically the Alter Rebbe - on his last Shabbos in this world. An insight on how a Yid must manage the body/soul relationship and what Shlichus is really about.
The meaning behind Reuven's name - why Rashi felt the need to add on the words of the Chumash itself. Plus, an incredible insight into the power of names and why the Shevotim got their names from their mother.
Why is Yaakov so worried about making a covenant with Avimelech? A Chassidus perspective on the difference in attitude and approach between Avraham and Yitzchok versus Yaakov.
Give and give again. A powerful insight on the Avodah of Baal Teshuva versus a Tzadik, and the connection to Churban Habayis.
A three word Rashi takes us on a journey on the partnership between Hashem and the Yid in perfecting the world.
Rivka has an opinion or doesn't? A subtext in the story of Eliezer, Rivka and the Shidduch discussion.
Complete money or complete value? And how is this a lesson about the need for Avodah in our life?
One word "Vayigash" can mean 3 different things. How did Rashi know that? What lesson is there for us on how to help another Yid?
A beautiful journey into the fundamental change that occurred when Avraham had his bris, which explains the need to divide Parshios Lech Lecha and Vayera. Never stop growing!
Each child is like Avraham Avinu when they have a Bris! And the powerful lesson about doing our Shlichus regardless of the challenges.
The power of Birchas Kohanim, and how it explains a fascinating debate between Rabbi Yishmael and Rabbi Akiva.
How does an olive show up so quickly after the Mabul according to Peshuto shel Mikra? And did the Mabul come to Eretz Yisroel.
Exploring the famous but hard to understand the principle of the Baal Shem Tov that the negative one sees in the other is a reflection of their own issues. Deeply relevant and transformative.
A window or a special stone? How Rashi reached that conclusion and the lesson for our lives.
Why did Rashi not mention anything about the power of speech being taken away from the Nachash? And what is the lesson on the side of good?
What a Sicha! Our mission is to lighten up the world. What role does darkness play? What is the story with the shadow of the Rashbatz, and why create a light which goes straight into hiding?
The first Rashi in the Torah through the eyes of Chassidus. The real intention of the physical within our lives. And the Meraglim make their entrance into the picture as well...
The deep connection between Simchas Torah and Rosh Hashanah and the incredible power of pure bitul and achdus Yisroel.
A mind-blowing Sicha that delves into the uniqueness of Simchas Torah over Shavuos, the power of a Baal Teshuva over a Tzadik, and the beauty found within our struggles with darkness.
A beautiful insight on how to look on another Yid is learned through a Rashi who discusses the Churban of the Two Batei Mikdashos.
The constant obligation of Limmud HaTorah and how it plays out in regards to making a brocho on learning for both men and women. We explore Tefillin and the Tzitz of the Kohen Gadol as we explore the role of mindfulness in all of these mitzvot.
How we can access the level of Moshe - being closer to Shamayim, especially in Aseres Yemei Teshuva, and even more especially: Shabbos Shuva.
Rosh Hashanah which falls out on Shabbos (like this year) teaches us a powerful lesson about the role of the human being in making a home for Hashem.
A beautiful Sicha about the role of Kohanim; the meaning and purpose of Ketores; What is Hakhel all about; Doing Teshuva from the highest love; what Yom Kippur is all about. So many insights and ideas.
Nouns. Verbs. And how they connect to the importance of the Mitzvah of taking the Torah and putting it in your heart and mind.
Why are these two miracles the ones chosen to be mentioned by Bikkurim and what is the Chassidus perspective on that Mitzvah?
Forgetting Amalek? Remembering Amalek? What exactly is the Mitzvah? Plus, a question for the listeners.
The mechanism that Rashi uses to understand the word כי. It's all about context. A beautiful Rashi Sicha with a lesson about two ways of dealing with one's Yetzer Harah.
A fascinating caveat in the laws of sacrificing outside the Beis Hamikdosh and its application to prophecy in our time.
Tomim: What does it mean? Three translations, Rashi, Rambam and Ramban and how it plays out in the counting of Mitzvos.
A current Sicha about the power of two opportunities to connect to Hashem: bury the dead, and visit the sick. Strong echoes for the time of the pandemic.
Why the Jews had to be told to be strong about refraining from eating blood. A Rashi Sicha with many beautiful insights, including finding a pattern in the two opinions of the Tanaim
A beautiful Sicha about the role of women in learning Torah, in having children, and by extension the role of the Jew in this world.
The spoken version of this Sicha sheds light on many of the concepts in the edited version. Here we go through the spoken version.
A deep and beautiful insight into the laws of Shabbos, specifically the ending and beginning of Maseches Shabbos. A beautiful piece of Gemara first learned in Talmudic fashion and then in Chassidic fashion.
The first Possuk in Chumash Devorim is turned into a transformative lesson on how one rebukes a fellow Yid. A multi-Rashi Sicha with powerful insights.
The Boundaries of our Holy Land, why it matters, and what is up with that unusual Midrash?
Is Torah an inheritance, an acquisition or a gift? All three! Why that matters and how it's connected to the raffle over Eretz Yisroel in this Sicha!
A beautiful sicha explaining why Rashi DOESN'T ask a question and expects us to figure it out by ourselves.
Which of the following is more important: a leader to lead the Yidden or Hashem's Food? An incredible Rashi Sicha.
Two answers in Rashi why Moshe didn't know the Din for the daughters of Tzelofchod. And a beautiful insight into the Halacha of personal agendas.
Hope to interpret the word "Star" in Balaam's blessings sits at the heart of a debate between Rashi and Rambam. A Moshiachdike Sicha.
The priomrdial snake; a story about a fiery snake on a pole, and how this connects to our darkest moments.
When Hashem wants something then who are we to prioritize within His will? A powerful Sicha with a deeply relevant lesson.
A superfluous verse? Why did the Spies not get their punishment postponed through Moshe's prayer? A lesson on a Rebbe.
What is the level of humility by Moshe according to Rabbi Nachman, and what does it mean that Hashem Himself is humble? Deeply relevant insight.
A beautiful story that the Rebbe shared early in the Farbrengen of Behaalosecha 5727 (1967) and an insight on the Sicha which followed.
The last Mitzvah in Chumash Vayikra is the Mitzvah of tithing of animals. The lesson we learn from the blemished animal which retains is holiness.
Why is it a mitzvah, according to some Halachic authorities, to actively search for an opportunity to lend a non Jew with interest?
The Leviyim did many roles in the Mishkan. Is there a method to these roles? And how does a famous Rambam become a huge call to action and self reflection?
How was the Jewish camp set up in the desert and how does it relate to the laws of Eiruv? And a lesson on Shabbos each day.
How a cryptic statement about Sefiras Haomer becomes a fascinating journey until the idea of Dirah Betachtonim
What does "Be Holy" mean in a practical sense? Whoa! No discounts in this Sicha. Expecting each of us to attain the highest levels.
Focusing on the final ois of the Sicha we explore the Chassidus explanation of the first words of the Parsha based on the Likkutei Torah of this week.
When Moshiach comes will it be thanks to our work or is it loosely correlated? Causation or correlation in Dirah Betachtonim, an analysis.
What did the 8th Day actually accomplish, and how does it contrast with what occurred in the previous 7 days?
Two opinions in rashi on what Nadav and Avihu got wrong and how it connects to the individuals who shared the two perspectives.