The Sicha, Rabbi Chaim Wolosow: Recent Episodes
Project Likkutei Sichos
This is the “classic” text-based shiur, covering the entire Sicha, and geared to those familiar with Likkutei Sichos. Following the learning cycle of Project Likkutei Sichos
Rashi, Rabbeinu Tam, and Rambam on the Prohibition of Shatnez
This shiur explores the disagreement between Rashi, Rabbeinu Tam, and Rambam regarding the Torah prohibition of shatnez—wearing garments of wool and linen. It analyzes whether the prohibition depends on an internal mixture or external combination and draws lessons for personal spiritual service.
Likkutei Sichos Vol. 29 - Ki Setzei 3 - When Does Hashem Pay the Reward for Mitzvos?If the Torah commands, “You shall pay his wages on that day,” why is the reward for mitzvos deferred until the World to Come? Since all generations share one task—making this world a dwelling for Hashem—the final reward comes only when that work is completed at the Resurrection.
ההבחנה בין שופטים ושוטרים בהלכה
The Distinction Between Judges and Officers in Torah Law
This sichah analyzes Rashi's commentary on the roles of judges and officers, explaining why both are mentioned and how their functions differ. It clarifies why the Torah sometimes requires two types of officers and discusses the spiritual lesson for personal conduct.
Finding Merit Reveals the Hidden GoodWhen every judge immediately finds the accused guilty, it shows that his inner good is too deeply concealed for punishment to bring atonement. When some judges argue in his favor, they reveal that hidden good, enabling the punishment to serve as atonement.
Increasing Tzedakah in Elul: Its Unique Role in Judgment and MercyThis class explores the special emphasis on increasing tzedakah during Elul, as taught in Likkutei Sichos vol. 34. The Rebbe explains why tzedakah is prioritized in this month, its connection to the Ten Days of Repentance, and how it uniquely prepares us for judgment and crowning G-d as King.
"Not Every Abomination Is Inherent: Rashi on 'Do Not Eat Any Abominable Thing'"Rashi explains that "Do not eat any abominable thing" applies not to foods inherently forbidden, but to cases where the prohibition results from a person's wrongful act. Thus he cites blemishing a firstborn and cooking meat with milk, where the verse adds a prohibition directed at the offender himself.
Likutei Sichos Vol. 34 – Eikev 1 – Why Moses Took Hold of the Tablets Before Breaking ThemThis class explores why Moses specifically 'took hold' of the tablets before breaking them, analyzing the legal and spiritual implications regarding ownership, theft, and communal property. It also draws a parallel between the breaking of the tablets and the passing of the righteous.
The Deeper Meaning of Increasing Torah Study from Tu B'AvThis Sicha explores why the Mishnah singles out the fifteenth of Av as a time to increase Torah study at night, examining the unique spiritual quality of nighttime learning and its connection to self-nullification, the fullness of the moon, and preparation for Elul.
Why Rabbi Zeira Sought to Forget the Babylonian TalmudWhy was Rabbi Zeira permitted to fast in order to forget the Babylonian Talmud? The Alter Rebbe explains that forgetting Torah is forbidden because it separates a person from Torah. Rabbi Zeira's goal, however, was the opposite—to attain a deeper and more enduring attachment to Torah through the Jerusalem Talmud.
Two Forms of Divine RewardRashi’s phrase “to take their reward” refers to a unique reward a person can claim directly in the World to Come. Ordinary mitzvah rewards can exist in this world, while the ultimate reward of resurrection comes from a higher, miraculous Divine light.
Rashi on 'See, I Have Set the Land Before You' – Literal Vision and RedemptionThis class analyzes Rashi's commentary on Devarim 1, exploring why the Torah uses the term 'see' regarding the promise of the Land of Israel, and how this relates to both the Israelites' experience at Horeb and lessons for redemption. The Rebbe explains Rashi's precise wording and its implications.
Shabbos Chazon: The Parable of the Garment and the Future Beis HamikdashThis class explores why the future Beis Hamikdash is shown to every person on Shabbos Chazon through the parable of a garment. It explains how each section of the Beis Hamikdash reflects unique holiness, and how this relates to personal Divine service becoming second nature.
Why Half of Menashe Received Land East of the JordanThis class explores why Moshe gave half of the tribe of Menashe an inheritance east of the Jordan, even though they did not request it. The Rebbe explains that this act foreshadowed the future expansion of Israel's borders and reflected Menashe's unique spiritual mission.
Why Is the Command “Whoever Kills a Person” Mentioned Only in Parashat Matot? – Rashi’s ExplanationThe essay explains why the law of impurity for one who kills a person appears in Parashat Matot rather than Chukat. Rashi teaches that it is not a new law but a clarification that touching an object connected to a corpse is like touching the corpse itself, with a spiritual lesson on attachment to Torah scholars.
The Sons of Korach: The Power of a Hidden Thought of TeshuvahAlthough Korach’s sons helped initiate the rebellion, they experienced a silent thought of repentance while still outwardly participating in it. Rashi explains that this inner teshuvah saved them from destruction, revealing the extraordinary power of even an unseen movement toward God.
Pinchas: Living Beyond Nature — The Power of a Life of Mesirus NefeshWhy does the Gemara say that one who sees Pinchas in a dream merits a “wonder”? This talk explains that Pinchas embodied a state of constant mesirus nefesh, beyond ordinary calculation. His life was one of “peleh” — living above nature — a model reflected in the Previous Rebbe’s self-sacrifice and in every Jew’s mission today.
“HaGomel LaChayavim”: Danger, Elevation, and the Mission of Yud-Beis TammuzBirchas HaNes thanks Hashem for a miracle, while Birchas HaGomel thanks Him for deliverance from danger. Therefore HaGomel speaks of “the undeserving,” expressing humility before Hashem. Even a tzaddik's ordeal serves to elevate him to a higher level and expand his mission.
Rashi on Moses and Israel: The Leader as the Entire GenerationThis class explores Rashi's commentary on the verses describing who sent messengers—Moses or Israel—and delves into the deeper meaning that the leader of a generation embodies and channels the entire people. The discussion highlights how all communal needs and actions are unified through the leader.
The Eternal Power of Moshe's Red Heifer and Purification from DeathThis class explores why the red heifer is uniquely connected to Moshe Rabbeinu, both in its ritual and its inner meaning. It examines how Moshe's eternal qualities enable true purification from death and how this spiritual power continues in every Jew's service of G-d.
Kohanim and Leviim: Distinctions in Gifts and Divine ServiceThis class explores the differences between Kohanim and Leviim regarding their gifts and roles, focusing on how Kohanim receive their portion directly from Hashem while Leviim receive tithes as compensation for service. The Rebbe analyzes scriptural language, Rashi, and Rambam to clarify these distinctions.
The Crown of Torah as One’s EssenceThe Rambam teaches that Kesser Torah is more than studying Torah. Like the enduring crowns of priesthood and kingship, Torah must become a person's very identity, transforming his essential being.
Giving Terumah from the BestThe Sifrei and Talmud differ on whether giving Terumah from the finest produce is merely an ideal or an obligation. The Rebbe explains that the dispute hinges on whether this requirement is a general enhancement of a mitzvah or a unique law of Terumah itself.
Three Levels of Agency and the Limits of IndependenceThe Rebbe explains Rav Ashi’s view that a non-Jew could theoretically serve as an agent because agency affects the object, not necessarily the sender. The Gemara rejects this, teaching that every form of agency requires a genuine connection between agent and sender.
Understanding the Meraglim's Intentions and Moshe's PrayerThe Rebbe explores the seeming contradiction in Rashi's commentary regarding the Meraglim's status when they were sent. Initially, they were deemed righteous, yet Moshe prayed for Yehoshua's protection from their counsel. The Rebbe clarifies that while they were righteous at the outset, Moshe foresaw potential pitfalls.
The Spies’ Mistake: Seeking Spiritual Perfection Instead of Divine PurposeThe Rebbe explores why the concept of a 'minyan' (quorum of ten) for sacred matters is derived from the spies, despite their sin. He explains that the spies were on a high spiritual level, desiring to remain in the desert's spiritual environment rather than engage in the physical tasks of settling the Land of Israel.
This sicha explores the obligation of joy on Yom Tov, emphasizing that consuming meat is a key aspect of fulfilling this commandment. The Rebbe analyzes different opinions and the correlation between physical enjoyment and spiritual fulfillment, illustrating how joyous eating enhances both the celebration and the connectedn
Spiritual Insights from Korban PesachThis sicha discusses the differing spiritual and practical aspects between the first and second Passover offerings.
Likutei Sichos Vol. 28 – Naso 3 – The Aron’s Unique Place on the ShoulderWhy did the Aron specifically have to be carried on the shoulder? The Rebbe explores the Rambam’s view that the Aron’s place during travel was specifically upon the shoulders of the carriers. Through Nigleh and Chassidus, the sicha explains the unique holiness of the Aron and the Luchos within it.
The Rebbe analyzes why the day after Shavuos became “Yom Tavo’ach,” when the Olos Re’iyah were brought. Even according to Beis Hillel, many delayed these korbanos to emphasize the unique simcha and “lachem” of Matan Torah on Shavuos itself.
לקוטי שיחות חלק ל״ג, במדבר ב׳The Power of Influence: Good and Bad NeighborsThe Rebbe analyzes “woe to the wicked and his neighbor” vs. “good for the righteous and his neighbor,” showing how influence can punish, change, or reveal. True protection from negativity is through Torah and closeness to tzaddikim, leading to unity and preparation for Matan Torah.
לקוטי שיחות חלק ל״ג, במדבר א׳Likkutei Sichos, Vol. 33, Bamidbar I - Counting Beyond Number: The Unique Status of LeviThe Rebbe explains Rashi’s two views on counting Levi, revealing deeper levels of Divine service—from measured mitzvos to boundless mesiras nefesh. True connection to Hashem transcends limitation, reflecting Levi’s unique role beyond number.
Three Levels of GivingThe Rebbe explains three levels of giving: measured charity, giving beyond a fifth for another’s need, and giving everything when the soul itself is at stake. These reflect stages in avodas Hashem and lead to the ultimate request—that Hashem redeem us from Golus with the complete Geulah.
Behar: What Will We Eat? The Wise Son and the Blessing of ShemittahWhy does the Torah ask, “What will we eat?” The Rebbe explains this is not a question of doubt, but of the wise son seeking understanding. Shemittah teaches that Hashem’s blessing can transcend nature, and even a weak generation can bring the Geulah.
The Weight of Faith: Exploring how integrity in business reflects one's belief in Divine Providence.
The Conflict: Rashi says "blind" means someone who is "blind in a matter" (uninformed) and the "stumbling block" is "bad advice." But if you just read the verse at face value, it sounds like a literal physical safety warning.
The Rebbe provides a deep analysis of Rashi’s commentary on the laws of a bald spot (kereach) and how it relates to the laws of leprosy (tzara’at)
The Rebbe analyzes why the Torah separates the laws of tzaraas—placing the laws of human and garment afflictions in Parshas Tazria, while delaying the laws of house afflictions until Parshas Metzora.
The Power of Commitment: Focuses on how a person’s resolution can transcend their current limitations.
- From Halacha to Avodah: How the Rambam’s definitions of food mirror our spiritual service.
The Rebbe explains that Iyar, “Ani Hashem Rofecha,” is a unique healing that uproots illness entirely. This power comes from Nissan’s miraculous redemption. The sicha applies this to spiritual healing, showing how one can rise above limitations and attain true inner freedom.
We Recite the Nasi During the First Twelve Days of Nissan and Omit Tachanun, Because of the Importance of the Sacrifices of the Nesi’im and Their Lasting Impact on All Jews Throughout the Generations
The Rebbe Discusses the Status of Moshe and His Service During the Inauguration of the Mishkan—Did He Have the Status of a Kohen?
The Rebbe Explains the Inner Meaning of Why Shabbos HaGadol Was Established on Shabbos Rather Than on the Tenth of Nissan—Unlike Other Festivals—Beyond the Explanation of the Alter Rebbe in the Shulchan Aruch That It Was the Day of Miriam’s Passing
The Rebbe analyzes Rashi’s commentary on Vayikra 4:19–20 regarding the sin offering of the Anointed Kohen and the Assembly.
The Rebbe draws a profound lesson (Horah) regarding the extent of G-d's affection for the Jewish people:
Why did the "Wise of Heart" craft simple tent stakes? Discover how the Rebbe uncovers a transformative lesson in education: a teacher's job isn't done until the wisdom reaches the student's "heels," ensuring they stand firm against the winds of the world.
The Missing Garments: Why does the verse specify only the "Ketonot" (Tunics) in the Priests
How Could Eating Non-Kosher Food Warrant Total Annihilation? – The Rebbe’s Explanation of a Puzzling Gemara
Why Moses Was Beloved by God for Breaking the Tablets - The Rebbe Explains a Talmudic Teaching
“How Exactly Were the Words ‘Holy to Hashem’ Engraved on the Tzitz — And Why Seeing It Does Not Contradict Our Tradition”
An Extensive Dissertation on the Talmudic Statement that the Erasure of Amalek Appears in the Torah, the Prophets, and the Megillah
Explaining the Source for the Rambam’s View That All Parts of the Menorah—Its Knobs, Flowers, and Cups—Were Made "meshukodim".
The Rebbe’s Analysis of the Status of a Convert in Contemporary Times Without the Ability to Bring a Korban
Explaining the Mechilta and Midrash Rabbah on the Verse “Thus Shall You Say to the House of Jacob and Tell the Children of Israel” — and the Power of Women
The Rebbe on the Obligation to Influence All Humanity to Observe the Seven Noachide Laws
The Rebbe Explains the Two Measures Mentioned Regarding the Manna: First an Omer, and Ultimately Described as One-Tenth of an Ephah
- “The Rebbe’s Explanation of the Three Opinions Regarding the Recitation of Az Yashir by Bnei Yisrael”
Explaining the Rambam’s Ruling: A Minor Who Offered the First Pesach and Reached Adulthood Before Pesach Sheni Is Exempt from Bringing the Offering on Pesach Sheni
“Va’eira and the Two Lights: The Rebbe on the Alter Rebbe’s Yahrzeit and the Revealed and Esoteric Torah.”
“Explaining the Divine Name Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh and Mediating Between the Rambam’s View and the Talmudic Perspective”
Explaining the Advantage of the Day of Moshe’s Birth:
The Revelation of Hashem’s Eternity, Which Wipes Away the Day of Passing—For His Life Is Eternal Life
Why Did Jacob Require Joseph to Swear Not to Bury Him in Egypt, and Why Was His Promise Alone Not Sufficient?
"The Fast of the Tenth of Tevet: Jerusalem's Siege as the Beginning of the Fasts for All That Followed, and How Hashem Sent the Cure Before the Strike"
How True Unity Is Achieved: Yehudah and Yosef, and the Zohar’s Vision of the Unity of the Upper and Lower Worlds
What Is Meant by “They Lit the Candles in the Courtyard,” and Why Is the Miracle of the War Not Mentioned in the Talmud?
The Rebbe Explains the Midrash Stating That Yaakov Recorded the Time, Hour, and Place of Yosef’s Dream
Rebbe Explains Rashi on “Yaakov Bought the Portion of the Land on Which He Pitched His Tent for 100 Kesitah”
The Rebbe Explains the Three Aspects in Which Yaakov Was Whole When He Came to Shechem: His Body, His Wealth, and His Torah
The Angels Who Escorted Yaakov to Charan Protected Him, While the Angels Who Escorted Him Back to Eretz Yisrael Served as an Honor Guard
The Obligation of a Worker to Labor with All His Strength: Lessons from Jacob’s Service in Laban’s House
“The Different Ways Avraham and Yaakov Reached Out by Going Outside Eretz Yisroel, and How Yitzchak Reached Out While Remaining Within Eretz Yisroel”
"Did Avrohom Give Maaser? How Did Eisav Deceive His Father by Asking How to Tithe Salt and Straw?"
The Kindness of Avrohom That Brought About the Merit for the Two Mitzvos of Parah Adumah and Sotah
Why does the Torah begin with Hashem’s command ‘Leave your home and go,’ without first introducing Avrohom—and why does Hashem promise such great reward merely for leaving?”
The Special Quality of a Person Born on Thursday: Acting with a Greater Level of Kindness than Ordinary
Explaining Rashi on the Verse: “Hashem Saw the Light That It Was Good, and He Separated It”
The Joy We Learn from Purim Katan: Concluding Orach Chaim with “Tov Leiv Mishteh Tamid”
How Did Avrohom Avinu’s Saddling of His Donkey Override Bilam’s Saddling of His Donkey?
Rebbe explains the two languages used by the Previous Rebbe to describe the uniqueness of Chai Elul
Why One Should Avoid Making Vows, Seek Release if They Involve Prohibition, but Uphold Them if They Are for Charity
Rebbe explains why the mixture of linen and wool has certain allowances not found in other prohibitions of mixtures
Rebbe explains why the Rambam does not explicitly state that there are seven rabbinic mitzvos
The Purpose of the Judges Is Not Merely to Clarify the Torah, but to Actually Create the Oral Torah
The Rebbe on How the Beit HaMikdash Physically Elevated the World, Reflected in Its Location on a Mountain Unlike the Mishkan’s Flat Setting
The Rebbe's Analysis of All Rashis on the Torah That Address Missing Vowels: Rashi Uses the Term 'Chaser' Only When Something Is Lacking in the Subject Matter
When Does Rashi Comment on a Word Being Written Chaser (Defectively) Without a Vav, and Why Does He Usually Ignore It?
Discusses the rationale behind the law that when a student is exiled to a City of Refuge, his teacher is exiled with him.
The Name "Parhedrin" for the Kohen Gadol’s Chamber Has a Positive Meaning, Not Only a Negative One
"Analyzing the Rambam's Position on Retesting Minors and Its Consistency with the Talmud"
Rebbe explains Rashi’s meaning regarding the Korban Tamid—that each day has its uniquely designated time for that offering.
The Three Levels of Connection to Hashem: חלקנו (Chelkeinu), גורלנו (Goraleinu), and ירושתנו (Yerushoseinu)
The Rebbe Explains the Parable in Bilam’s Words: “I See Them from the Mountain Tops and Hills”
Explains Why the Rambam Includes a Prayer for the Coming of Mashiach in the Laws of the Red Heifer’s Ashes
Explains the Difference Between the Nefilim Mentioned in Bereishis and Those Mentioned in Shelach
Rebbe Explains the Argument of Those Who Were Tamei to Be Allowed to Participate in the Korban Pesach
Explains How the Verse About the Menorah Being Made from One Piece of Gold Fits into the Command for Aharon to Light the Menorah
Why Didn’t Moshe Begin Preparing the Bnei Yisroel on the First Day They Arrived at the Mountain (Sivan 1)?
Discussing the Mitzvah of Sanctifying Hashem: Three Different Approaches from the Torat Kohanim, Rashi, and the Rambam
Saving a Life by Violating Shabbos Actually Promotes the Sanctity of Shabbos Observance
"The Atonement for Sins through the Se'ir La'Azazel and Yom Kippur: When Is Teshuvah Required and What Does Teshuvah Accomplish?"
The Lesson from the Timing of Hashem’s Two Instructions Following the Death of Aharon’s Sons When They Drew Close
The Role of the Kohen in Declaring Tumah: Though the Decision Belongs to the Sage, Only the Kohen May Pronounce It
The Rebbe Explains the Debate Between Aharon and Moshe Regarding the Rosh Chodesh Goat Offering—Should It Be Eaten or Burnt? Clarifying the Differences Between Rashi’s Interpretation and the Talmudic Account
"The Rebbe Explains Three Possible Interpretations of the Timeframe for Prostration in the Temple While in a State of Impurity"
Hadran on the Rambam (and the Completion of Tractate Ketubot): "And the Tree of the Field Shall Yield Its Fruit (Leviticus 26:4) – Literal or Figurative: An Explanation of Maimonides' View that in the Future, the World Will Follow Its Natural Course, Even Though the Resurrection of the Dead Constitutes a Renewal of Creation."
Explains why Meat Cooked in an Earthenware Vessel Must Be Broken, While a Copper Vessel Is Scrubbed and Rinsed
Bringing a Korbon from the Best Elevates the Object, While Doing Mitzvos with the Best Elevates the Person
The Rebbe explains why one who vows a small offering and brings a larger one fulfills his obligation.
Explains Why It Was Necessary for Moshe to Count the Silver and Copper, but Not the Gold
The Meaning of Eileh Pekudei HaMishkan: "These Are the Appointments" or "These Are the Totals"
The Contributions of the Jewish People to the Construction and Functioning of the Mishkan
Moshe Rabeinu’s Day of Passing – Foreshadowed in Tetzaveh, Where His Name Is Absent but His Presence Is Profound
Discussion: Whether the Kapores and the Aron Are Part of the Aron or if the Kapores Is Separate. Also, Are the Keruvim Part of the Kapores and the Aron?
The Two Aspects of Matan Torah: 1. The Commandments 2. The Covenant – As Reflected in the Two Sections of Yisro and Mishpatim
Understanding Our Responsibility for One Another: Exploring the Differences Between the Babylonian and Jerusalem Talmud
Explains the statement "אשר הוצאתיך מארץ מצרים" to mean that we are not only supposed to listen to Hashem but be enslaved to Him.
Explaining that the Mitzvah of Believing in Hashem Includes Learning and Understanding Basic Aspects of Hashem
Explaining Why the Alter Rebbe Uses the Language of the Haftorah About Nevuchadnezzar in Reference to a Tzadik
Why Levi and Yosef Did Not Carry the Coffin of Their Father Yaakov and Were Substituted by Menashe and Ephraim
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Contrasting Opinions of Beit Shammai and Beit Hillel on Hanukkah Lighting: A Practical Halachic Discussion
"Explains the Verse 'I Have Been Diminished' That Yaakov Said and How It Is Possible That Yaakov and the Alter Rebbe Were Worried They May Have Sinned"
Explains How Rashi's Commentary on the Verse "The Land That You Are Lying On, I Will Give to You and to Your Seed" Seems to Be Taken from the Talmud, but Upon Careful Analysis, It Is Entirely Different.
The Special Responses to Eliezer, Moshe, and Shlomo, and Why Eliezer Was Answered Even Before He Finished His Prayer
Explains the Rebbe's Father's Note on the Zohar: Baal Teshuvah Greater Than a Tzadik in Three Ways
How the Attribute of Kindness Transforms into Judgment, and the Attribute of Judgment Transforms into Kindness
A Person Can Only Dominate Other Creations If They Are Humble and Realize That All of Their Greatness Is from Hashem
The Level of Joy from the Libation of Wine, the Libation of Water, and the Four Species.
Why Will We Need to Separate Three New Cities of Refuge When Israel Expands to Include the Lands of the Keini, Knizi, and Kadmoni?
How Can We Confuse the Satan, an Angel, So That He Does Not Know When Rosh Hashanah Is?
"Why Didn't Moshe Use the Trumpets to Gather the People on the Last Day of His Life? And Why Didn't Yehoshua Use Them?"
Explaining Why the Births of the Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe Are Celebrated as a Yom Tov
The Rebbe Explains Why, According to the Babylonian Talmud, There Are Four Things That Hashem Regrets Creating, and According to the Jerusalem Talmud, Only Three.
The Torah compares a person to a tree because, like a tree, one can observe its connection to its source. Similarly, in a human being, it is the emotions, rather than the intellect, that openly connect him to his soul.
Rabban Gamliel's Differing Opinion: In Four Areas in the Talmud, Quality Outweighs Quantity
"The Obligation to Provide Extras (Hanokoh): Lessons from the Jews Leaving Egypt and Yosef's Release from Slavery.
Exploring the Two Approaches: 'Nice Ones' Who Acknowledge Their Special Qualities and Credit Their Families vs. 'Ugly Ones' Who Attribute Their Success to Hashem and Downplay Their Personal Achievements
How Rashi and the Rambam Differ on the Verse 'Atah Horaita Ladas,' and What the Bnei Yisrael Were Shown
"The Previous Rebbe's Imprisonment Caused Him Pain Not Due to His Physical Condition, but Rather Because It Impacted His Work in Spreading Yiddishkeit"
Comparing the Offering of the Bechor to the Korban Shelamim, Not to the Korban Todah or the Korban Chattat
Why Didn't Moses Plead for the Jewish People's Survival, Instead of Just Warning That Their Destruction Would Desecrate Hashem's Name?
Explaining Rashi on Numbers 10:35: The Difference Between Hashem's Enemies and Those Who Hate Him
Explanation of Why We Must Eat on Shavuot but May Fast on Shabbat and Other Holidays Under Special Circumstances
"Explaining the Statement: When You Teach Someone Else's Children Torah, It's As If You've Given Birth to Them"
The Lesson from Behar (Mountain) and Bechukotai (Statutes) and How They Connect When They Are Read Together
Compares and explains the two commentaries by Rashi in the portions of Behar and Mishpatim, with regards to the obligation of the master to feed the children and wife of the slave.
Certain mitzvot are meant to be fulfilled in their utmost completeness, while others may only be carried out to a lesser degree due to various circumstances.
Understanding the Proper Application of the Quiritea Required by Torah for Esrog, Lulav, Hadas, and Aravah
The Rewards for Observing the Mitzvot of Arlah and Neta Revai. Explaining Rashi's Commentary
The Connection Between Rabbi Akiva's Students Ceasing to Die and the Hilulah Yahrzeit of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai on Lag B'omer
Two Aspects of Lashon Hara: Expressing Bad Character with Intent to Harm and the Blemish of Negative Speech on the Power of Speech.
Explains the custom of a Kevater at a bris and the escorts at a wedding and why we don't use a womean who is pregnent?
The Status of the Korban Chavitin: Daily Offering by the Kohen Gadol, Half in the Morning and Half in the Afternoon
Explains the significance of the Mishkan, the two Beit Hamikdash (Temples), and the concept of the third eternal Beit Hamikdash.
Explaining the Ruling of the Rambam: On Shabbat, Lanterns Were Not Carried During Beis Hamikdash Inspections
The Kohanim Must Wear All Special Garments When Serving Before Hashem: Two Essential Instructions
Even greater than his connection to the Torah, Moshe Rabbeinu's connection to the Jewish people was profound.
The Design of the Menorah: Goblets Upside Down, Branches Emerging Diagonally from the Central Post Instead of a Half-Circle Formation
How we learn to treat others from the Torah's command not to go on steps onto the mizbaiach.
When in exile, and it seems that we are lacking in the revealed powers, we get to experience the essence of the soul.
The Torah needs to be studied with humility in order to connect to the infinity of Hashem and the Torah.
The significance of spreading the wellspring of Chasidus onto the outside, which began on Kislev 19.
Jacob sorted out all the sparks that he could on his own while in the house of Lavan. Then, Lavan chased him to retrieve the sparks left behind.
Even though Yitchak's character trait was Gevurah, Hashem made him look like his father Avrohom, who had the character trait of Chesed.
Explains that although Esau did not marry the daughter of Kenanan, he did not go to Padan Aram as Jacob did
The difference in the miracle taking place with the Shabbos lights of Sara and Rivka and the miracle of the Chanukah lights.
A new approach to education for children under the age of 6 aims to instill a strong desire for a connection with Hashem, making it as appealing as wanting treats. This approach is inspired by the story of the Rebbe Rashab.
Lessons from two stories with the Rebbe Rashab: We can educate our children so that spirituality is as important to them as material things, and to genuinely care for others.
Understanding the Dangers of Avrohom's Actions: Putting His Wife at Risk to Pursue Wealth
The concept of the upside-down nun symbolizes that, until Avrohom, the anger of Hashem prevailed upon the world.
Understanding the Connection Between the Sefirot and the Name of Hashem, Yud Kay Vov Kay
Deves into why the Levites would sing the verses of Ha'azinu during the Korban Musaf service on Shabbat.
Unveiling Deeper Understanding and Halachic-Inspirational Insights: Rashi's Commentary on Hakhel
Details on the laws of putting a fence on the roof and the lessons in the service of Hashem.
The distinction between the two languages in the concept that Tazdikim pass due to the sin of the 'Eitz Hadats'.
Why was Hashem upset about the Jewish people requesting a king? Isn't appointing a king a mitzvah?
Hints in the name of Elul from the Tzemach Tzedek and from Reb Levik, the Rebbe's father, as well as the two aspects of the month of Elul.
The similarities and differences between the Mishkan in Shilo and the Beis Hamikdash in Jerusalem are as follows:
Compares the languages used in the Alter Rebbe's Siddur to those in his Shulchan Aruch and Rambam.
In the story, Rabbi Akiva laughed while the other rabbis cried, highlighting his unique perspective and wisdom.
In the final section of Tractate Avoda Zara, the topic of utilizing a knife previously used by a non-Jew is examined
How was the leader of the tribe of Ephraim permitted to offer his Korban on the Shabbat?
Two categories of gifts brought by the princes for the inaugurations of the Mizbaich and their meaning.
The common and unique insperation of Moshe, Dovid and the Bal Shem Tov and their connection to Shavuos.
The leaders of the tribes of Israel were consulted for all important matters to the community
Explains the ruling of the Rambam that The Shabbat lights are perfered over the Chanukah lights
While as a nation Edom and Israel struggle on a personal level Yakov is always the master.
2 purposes of the soul coming to this world. 1. To benefit the soul. 2. To make this world a place where Hashem dwells.
.Choose what is Already Yours A deep reading of Rashi's comments on the Divine mandate to "choose life"
Settle in your Soul The settling of the land of Israel as a paradigm for how Chasidus integrates the soul and body.
Breathing Life Twice How the Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe transformed the world of faith and reason.
First Comes Love? A Talmudic analysis of the procedure of betrothal, and its lessons in the spiritual marriage between G-d and man.
Prophet of the People How Moses combined the authority of Divine command and the intimacy of the prophetic voice.
Persuaded by None How to resist the temptation of spirtiual curruption from those closest to you.
Perennial Protection Why the protection afforded by the Mezuzah is integral to the mitzvah
Let it Rain Contrasting two comments of Rashi concerning the reward of rain for spiritual service.
Whoese Stone is it Anyway A legal and mystical reading of G-d's gifting Moses with the Tablet's stone shavings.
A Circle of Brides Mining an ancient matchmaking celebration for insights into the unity all soul share
On Purim they reaffirmed that which they have already accepted at the time the Torah was given
The Name of the Parsha is "the life of Sara".The difference between the service of Avraham and Sara.
The lesson from the service of the ancestors and the exile of Egypt for after Matan Torah.
Building the ark 120 years. The Mitzvah on the person and he cannot make a Shaliach. The common denominator with building Sukkah.
Zohar vol. 1, 117: a “in the sixth hundredth year of the sixth Melanie the gates of wisdom will open”. Revelations in the sciences and the inner portions of Torah in the end of the sixth Melanie. The Issur of studying in university.
The Torah repeats the construction of the Mishkan, its vessels and the Kohen’s garments again and again - Why?