The Sicha, Rabbi Moshe Gourarie: Recent Episodes
Project Likkutei Sichos
This is the “classic” text-based shiur, covering the entire Sicha, and geared to those familiar with Likkutei Sichos. This series follows the learning cycle of Project Likkutei Sichos
Chelek 19, Sukkos 3: What does the children's participation in Hakehl teach us about this beautiful Mitzva?
Chelek 15, Vayera 1 A Rashi Sicha exploring the reasons why the angels ask Avraham, "Where is Sarah"?
The Three names of the Pesach Holiday and their individual meanings to the overall holiday message.
Yisro's search for true wisdom and action leads to the Giving of the Torah, which in turn gives us the power to go out of our personal space and achieve wisdom and action.
An exploration of the source for the 4 cups of wine at the Seder, and its relevance to whether one must recline when drinking them.
A insight into why no Jew will be left behind at the end of Galus, based on a deeper understanding into Mattan Torah and the choice relationship between Hashem and the Jewish people.
How could Yaakov experience his best years in Mitzrayim? A dialogue between the Tzemach Tzedek and the Alter Rebbe and a lesson for us all.
The Beis Hamikdash as the "neck" of the world. When to cry and when to do something about it.
Why did Yosef not revels to his father that he was alive? And why does rashi not address this seemingly glaring questin.
The difference between Avraham and Yitzchak vs. Yaakov, explains why Yaakov did not make a covenant with Avimelech. The Power of transformation.
The meaning of ופרינו is not as it seems in this case. A powerful lesson in the change we must make to the world Hashem created.
When Avraham purchases the Me'arat Hamachpela, he pays full price, though he could have gotten it for free. This teaches us the importance of investing effort in our Torah and Mitzvos.
Lech Lecha and Vayera. 2 levels in Avraham's Avoda (worship), and 2 Levels in the G-dly revelation he experiences.
The difference between Tefilla (Prayer) and Bracha (Blessing) according to Chassidus, and the Talmudic dispute between Rabbi Yishmael and Rabbi Akiva on the source of Blessing for the Kohanim (when the bless the Jews).
The first Rashi in the Torah teaches a general lesson on the importance of transforming the physical world into holiness. One should not be affected by the naysayers that G-d created physicality for it to remain that way, rather one should respond that the purpose of creation of the lowest worlds is to be a dwelling place for Hashem.
The power of the person's toil and effort is why we celebrate the Simchas Torah when we finish the Torah and not when we received it. Similar to the advantage of the Second Luchos which represents the person's impact. This is alluded to in the Parsha of V'zos Habracha, where it speaks of the breaking of the first Luchos.
The uniqueness of Shabbos Teshuva that it leads to the highest level of Teshuva. This connects to Haazinu and "Moshe being close to heaven." We too can reach heaven through the Higher Teshuva.
The greatness of the Second day of Rosh Hashana is expressed mostly when the first day is Shabbos. A lesson in the importance of man's Avoda to make a dwelling place for Hashem.
הכתובה בספר התורה הזאת It's not always about the written word, Torah means to derive much more beyond what's written. We must nevertheless remember that it is all part of One Torah.
כי יבואו עליך הדברים האלה הברכה וגו Every Jew is blessed by G-d, regardless of his status in life. Our job is to retain the blessing. This is true as the New Year approaches, we are all blessed.
The various methods in the distribution of land in Eretz Yisrael, consistent with the various levels of relationship between the Jew and the Torah.
Shabbos LaHashem, the different approaches of Rashi and Toras Kohanim on the comparison of Shabbos and Shemita.
What makes 7 complete weeks? When counting by weeks or by fulfilling the Ratzon (will) of Hashem.