Podcasts about likkutei sichos

Parshas Emor, Likkutei Sichos lamed zayin, page 67 This sicha dives into Torah's mention of Shlomis bas Divri and her illicit relationship with an Egyptian man. Rashi tells us this is mentioned to praise the yidden that this was the only time this happened, and that there were no arayos within the yidden at this time. But still, why would Torah use this negative instance to highlight a positive praise of the yidden? This can be compared to someone doing true teshuva - a past negative now becomes like a merit. Something negative can happen but when that is a growth point, a springboard for positive growth & action, then the negative thing takes on positive purpose. In todays time this is a way that we can even elevate shalosh klipas hatamayus. If a person does such great teshuva that his past actions become now true zchusim, then this elevates the past klipah. There is no such thing as a lost case. We are in golus, people make mistakes, so then what? We dont give up, we use it a springboard for teshuva, and this uplifts the past. Looking back, there is purpose for the difficult or negative things someone may end up involved in - moving forward, we use it to grow even closer to Hashem, even more kedusha. And when we look at someone else, we dont write them off, our job is to highlight the good, take that persons negative story and highlight the zchusim in it.

The teshuva of yidden in galos.

The teshuva of yidden in galos.

Defining the mitzvah of kidush hashem.

Defining the mitzvah of kidush hashem.

Desecrating shabbos to save the life of a yid.

Desecrating shabbos to save the life of a yid.

The korbanos of yom hashmini and special dedication necessary for the call of the hour.

The Kohen, man of kindness, establishes status of nega.

The korbanos of yom hashmini and special dedication necessary for the call of the hour.

The Kohen, man of kindness, establishes status of nega.

The Rambam's opinion on the days of Moshiach.

The Rambam's opinion on the times of Moshiach.

"Empowering & beautiful sicha! Chinuch for ourselves ~ how do we view ourselves? How do we view others? Through a conversation with the Tzemach Tzedek & the Alter Rebbe, our Rebbe highlights an integral message Torah is telling us - Adam is written with a big Alef, even after the ""Chait Eitz Hadaas"" - because of his G-d given incredible greatness, essential to him, unmarred by his mistakes. In Vayikra, the alef is written in small - telling us of Moshes humility. Moshe KNEW of his greatness - did not let it ""get to his head"" and he seeked to compare himself to others, and note of their greatness. This is not just a simple piece, its a direct Chinuch Answer from A""R to T""T ~ and a DIRECTION for each of us! (Adam in Us) We must have an honest awareness of our essential greatness! We are a piece of Hashem! We must know our abilities and inherent greatness, regardless of our mistakes or our past. (Moshe in Us) And yet, we must understand that greatness can be a ""trip up"". We remain humble and understand the bigger picture, being able to make proper choices in life. #1 Ingrain in yourself that your talent is a GIFT, I didnt make it, I only choose what to DO with it. and #2: Seek out the greatness in others! Get to know how incredible you are and then tap into it! Right now - you have the big Alef ~ you can rise above! you can accomplish! Regardless of my previous habits, past, etc. And look at others and realize, if someone else had these gifts, they could use it better. Look at others & seek out their greatness, talent and beauty!"Likkutei Sichos chelek yud zayin, page 1

Bringing a korban from the best quality.

The time to eat the korban the sages deduced from the passuk.

The time to eat the korban the sages deduced from the passuk.

Dedicating to Hashem from the best quality.

The calculation for the silver and copper for mishkan and not the gold.

The calculation for the silver and copper for mishkan and not the gold.

The holy anointing oil and the significance of the chof yevanis.

The generous donation of yidden for the miahkan and especially by the women.

The generous donation of yidden for the miahkan and especially by the women.

The holy anointing oil and the meaning of the chof yevanis.

The connection of Tetzave to 7 of Adar.

The connection of Tetzave to 7 of Adar.

The aron and the kapores.

The aron and the kapores.

The two aspects of maran torah.

The two aspects of maran torah.

The level of dedication to Hashem at matan torah.

The level of dedication to Hashem at matan torah.

Remembering yetzias mitzraim like shabbos.

Bitachon and saying parshas hamon every day

Bitachon and saying parshas hamon every day

The mitzvah of telling the story of yetzias mitzrayim and comparing it to shabbos.

The haftorah and the connection to 24th of Teves.

The haftorah and the connection to 24th of Teves.

The deep connection between Hashem and the Yidden expressed in the passuk "beni bechori yisroel".

The deep connection between Hashem and the Yidden expressed in the passuk "beni bechori yisroel".

Yosef and his great grandchildren.

Yosef and his great grandchildren.

The one that completed the number of seventy souls when bnei yaakov came to mitzrayim.

The one that completed the number of seventy souls when bnei yaakov came to mitzrayim.

The chanuka candles every night.

The chanuka candles every night.

The positive ragarding the selling of Yosef expressed in pidyon haben and machtzis hashekel.

The positive ragarding the selling of Yosef expressed in pidyon haben and machtzis hashekel.

"Kutonti" - by Yaakov and the Alter Rebbe.

The blessing for Lavan in merit of Yaakov and the status of all nations in relation to yidden.