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התוכן בנין בית בישראל צ"ל ע"ד מ"ש בתחלת פ' בהר שכאשר "תבאו אל הארץ" צ"ל מיד "ושבתה הארץ שבת לה'" – המחשבה הראשונה שעליו מעמיד כל הנהגתו ה"ז ליקח דבר ארצי, גשמי וחומרי ולהכין אותו למעמד ומצב של "ושבתה" – שנאבדת הארציות שבדבר, ועי"ז "שבת לה'" – שרואים בו אלקות. זה בא ע"י האתערותא דלתתא ד"שש שנים תזרע שדך וגו'", לאח"ז בא השכר שבערך העבודה, ועד גם השכר וה"אתערותא דלעילא" שלמעלה מזה. ודוגמתו בסדר לימוד התורה – לכל לראש לימוד כפשוטו – חיצוניות התורה, לימוד פנימיות התורה, לימוד התורה כפי שהיא מקושרת בהקב"ה, ועד ללימוד באופן ש"שכינה מדברת מתוך גרונו". ועד"ז הסדר באהבת ישראל – שאוהב את היהודי מצד המעלות הגלויות שבו, מצד פנימיות הנשמה שבו, ועד מצד היותו העצם שלו (שגם ענין זה ישנו בגלוי בכל ישראל, וכמ"ש בתניא שאפי' קל בקלים עומד בכל נסיון שמרגיש שזה מנתקו ח"ו מאלקות).משיחת יום ג' פ' בהו"ב, ל"ג בעומר – בין מנחה למעריב – ה'תשל"ה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=18-05-2025 Synopsis A Jewish home must be built in the manner described at the beginning of parashas Behar, “When you enter the land,” it must immediately “rest a Shabbos for Hashem.” Meaning the first thought upon which one bases his entire conduct must be to take something earthly, physical, and material, and prepare it for the state and condition of “resting” – losing its earthliness, so that it becomes a “Shabbos for Hashem,” meaning G-dliness is perceived within it. This is achieved through the awakening from below, “For six years you shall sow your field etc.,” which is followed by the reward corresponding to the effort, and then also the reward and awakening from above that is even higher than that. The same applies to the order of Torah study: first one studies the plain meaning of Torah – the external dimension, followed by the inner dimension of Torah, followed by studying Torah the way it is connected to Hashem, and ultimately studying Torah in such a way that “the Shechinah speaks from inside his throat.” And similarly with Ahavas Yisroel: loving a Jew because of his revealed qualities, then because of the inner dimension of his soul, and ultimately because of his very essence (which is also revealed within every Jew, as it says in Tanya, that even the most unworthy Jew will withstand every test when he senses that sinning would sever him chas v'shalom from G-dliness).Excerpt from sichah of Tuesday, parashas Behar-Bechukosai, Lag B'Omer 5735 – between Mincha and Maariv For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=18-05-2025

Tonight is Lag BaOmer. There is a minhag to hold a festive meal in honor of the holy Tanna, Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. The Maharil writes in a teshuvah that a seudah made in honor of a talmid chacham has the status of a seudat mitzvah, because it is like eating in the radiance of the Shechinah. Therefore, a meal in honor of Rabbi Shimon carries has status of a seudat mitzvah(for certain halachot). It is also a minhag to light bonfires on Lag BaOmer, and the Bnei Yissaschar explains the reason based on the teachings of the Zohar. On the day Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai passed away—Lag BaOmer—he would not allow the sun to set before he finished revealing the deep secrets of the Torah to his students. Hashem had already decreed that Rashbi would pass away on that very day, but the Torah he wished to transmit was too vast to finish in time. Miraculously, he was able to stop the sun until he had completed his teachings. The special light that radiated from the Torah he was teaching outshone even the light of the sun. It was in the merit of this spiritual light—drawn from the hidden light, the Or HaGanuz—that the day was miraculously lengthened. This is the deeper reason why we light bonfires on this holy day. The Siddur of the Yaavetz notes that Lag BaOmer is considered a holiday instituted by the Chachamim. In the Sefirat HaOmer, Lag BaOmer corresponds to Hod shebeHod, which represents the strictest form of judgment. Yet, it is known that if a Sanhedrin unanimously rules someone guilty, he is actually exonerated. So too, on this day, harsh judgments are sweetened, and Hashem showers His chesed upon us. The Chatam Sofer writes in his derashot on the Omer that Lag BaOmer has the power of Yom Kippur within it. Throughout the generations, many people have experienced yeshuot on this day in the merit of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Sincere tefillah is always powerful—but on a holy day like this, it is even more so. A man named Yosef shared a story. One night, after finishing his learning in the beit midrash as usual, a man approached him and urged him to come to his car. The man explained that every Monday night, a local bakery gives him all of the day's leftovers, which he distributes to others. He had noticed Yosef's dedication to learning and wanted to offer some baked goods to him. Though the offer seemed unusual, Yosef went along with it. The bakery indeed had many delicious leftovers, and Yosef happily brought them home to his family. He hoped to surprise his children, but to his surprise, they asked him, "Did you bring home any baguettes?" Yosef, amazed, asked how they knew. They told him they had prayed to Hashem for it. Eagerly interrupting one another, the children shared the full story. Yosef's daughter, who was learning photography, had a project in which she wanted to photograph a baby holding a baguette. Normally, Yosef would never buy a baguette just for a photo. So instead, his daughter gathered all her siblings and asked them to pray to Hashem to send them a baguette—without having to buy it. It was a genuine tefillah, full of emunah that Hashem listens to every prayer. A few hours later, their father walked through the door with exactly what they had asked for—and even more. This story is a reminder that tefillah is powerful, even the simplest prayers for the simplest things. Let us tap into the koach of tefillah on this great day of Lag BaOmer. With the help of Hashem, may we all see blessings and yeshuot.

Welcome to Daily Bitachon . We continue with the next unit in the Haggadah . במתי מעת Bimtei Me'at/In a little bit of Meteh What does Meteh mean? One year we were doing the Haggadah shel Pesach and I asked, what is Meteh ? No one around the table knew. The truth is, I didn't know either. So we stopped right there and opened up a Chumash . Rashi said bimtei me'at bishivim nefesh , with 70 souls. But that doesn't translate what metei me'at means. So we looked at the Targum , our next choice after Rashi , and it said be'am ze'ir , a small nation. So metei is being defined as nation . The Metzudot David in Shoftim 20:48 says, metim- hu shem le'enoshut / Metim means humanity , or people like anshei . The Ibn Ezra says the word Meteh , anytime you have a tzere yud , it means the "plural of". For example, שער Shaar is a gate. שערי Shaare is the gates of . It's a plural possessive. So the word Meteh means a small amount of many people. That's a little strange term. Furthermore, the Ibn Ezra says the word מת never shows up in singular form. He sends us back to Devarim 2,34 where it says we overtook the nations of Sichon and it says we took over the whole city, metim . Which means anashim , but again, in plural. So it's a term for humanity in the plural sense. So a small amount of humanity. That's a strange term. The Jewish people went down in a small amount of humanity, and as Rashi says bishivim nefesh, they went down with 70 souls. Rav Dessler, in volume 3 page 211 explains that certain numbers are significant. The number 70 has a significance. There are 70 nations in the world, broken down into 35 nations under Esav , which we'll call Western civilization , and 35 nations under Yishmael , which we call that the Arab world. Those are the 70 nations. It's not a coincidene. The number seven is a completion, like the seven days of the week. And 10 is also a full gamut. So 70 is a completeness. 70 years is a full life. So the number 70 is not a coincidental number. When the Jewish people, hit the number 70, they were a metim . They were a small humanity, a small nation . Those 70 people had inside of them the 70 forces that corresponded to all the 70 nations. This shows us that Hashem is setting us up for greatness and every detail is measured. It says in Bereishit 46:27, kol hanefesh le'beit Yaakov haba'ah Mitzrayimah shivim / All the souls that came down were 70. The commentaries point out from the Midrash Rabbah 94:9 that if you count, there weren't actually 70. Some say Yocheved was born as they were coming in (She was the mother of Moshe Rabbenu, and God was sending the refuah before the Makkah ), others say it was Serach bat Asher . Still others say it was Hakadosh Baruch Hu who ended up being the 70th one. In Ha'azinu 32:8, it says be'anchel Elyon goyim / when Hashem started to give the inheritance to the nations, be'hafrido bnei Adam, when he separated them by the Dor Haflagah into 70 nations ( that's when the 70 nations happened). It says there lemispar Bnei Yisrael . The 70 nations corresponded to the 70 Jews that went down to Mitzrayim . So God was working out 70 corresponding to the 70. Rabbeinu Bachya on that pasuk lemispar Bnei Yisrael adds that the 12 tribes correspond to the 12 months and the 12 mazalot . We're above the stars, and we're above the mazal . Getting back to our Haggadah and Bimtei me'at , we're thanking Hashem that we came into Mitzrayim not just as 39 people, or 28 people, or a random 83 people. No. It was a bimtei me'at . It was small, but it was a force of humanity of 70 . As we say, bishivim nefesh yardu avotecha Mitzrayimah / 70 souls went down . And it says Ve'ata hena samcha Hashem Elokecha ke'kochvei hashamayim larov / We're like the stars in number- referring to when they got into the desert- there were 600,000 people. So we went from 70 to 600,000! And the number 600,000 is also not a random number. The Gemara in Masechet Berachot 58a says that when you see 600,000 people, there's a special bracha called Baruch Chacham Harazim . Blessed is God, Who has the wisdom of the secrets that He knows all the secrets of these 600,000 people . That means 600,000 includes all the personality types that exist in the world. Although we can have more than 600,000, those are offshoots of the basic 600,000 personalities and types of people that exist in the world. All of the energies of humanity are in 600,000. So we went from the 3 Avot ,which correspond to the three main traits the world stands on, to 70 children of Yaakov that correspond to the 70 nations, which includes all of the United Nations- every possible country type, German, France, every country type is rooted in the Jewish people. And then we go on to the 600,000 personalities. So the Jewish people are perfectly worked in to the entire makeup of the world. This is all part of the hashgacha of Hashem Every person makes a difference. The Gemara in Masechet Bava Kamma discusses one reason one should never have a dog. It says imagine if there were 600,000 people standing ready for the Shechinah to come down, and one dog barks and causes a miscarriage. Now the Shechinah won't come down in that way that it comes down only on 600,000 people. Every individual adds something. That's the uniqueness and the perfect planning that Hakadosh Baruch Hu is doing as He brings the Jewish people down into Egypt and eventually takes them out of Egypt and continues to watch each and every one of us.

התוכן דוקא ביום השמיני למילואים, שאז הקריבו את עגל החטאת ככפרה על חטא העגל, שרתה השכינה במשכן [כמ"ש בשני דפ' שמיני]. והביאור: הערב-רב עשו את העגל (לא ככפירה בה' ח"ו, אלא) שתהי' "ממוצע" בין ה' ובנ"י, כי חשבו, שכיון שה' הוא כ"כ נעלה לא שייך קשר ישיר בינו לבין בשר-ודם שמונח בענינים גשמיים, ודוקא כשמבטלים מחשבה כזאת ולוקחים את "עגל" הזה ושורפים אותו לקדושה שייך להיות השראת השכינה במשכן. ועד"ז במשכן הפרטי שבכ"א, גם א' שבנה "בנין" של תומ"צ, לא שייך להיות בו השראת השכינה כל זמן שחושב שבעת אכילתו ושתייתו ומסחרו וכו' לא שייך לעבוד את ה', ו"ככל הגוים בית ישראל". דוקא כשיש ההכרה של "בכל דרכיך דעהו" ו"אין עוד מלבדו" שייך להיות בו וב"מעשה ידיו" השראת השכינה.משיחת פורים ה'תשי”ז ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=21-04-2025 Synopsis The Shechinah did not rest in the Mishkan until the eighth day of its inauguration, when they brought the sin-offering calf in atonement for the sin of the golden calf [as it says in Sheini of parashas Shemini]. The erev rav made the golden calf not in denial of Hashem's existence, but as an “intermediary” between Hashem and the Jewish people, because they erroneously thought that Hashem is too high for a mere mortal dealing with worldly matters to have a direct connection with Him; specifically by negating this notion – by taking a calf and burning it as a an offering for holiness, the Shechinah was able to dwell in the Mishkan. The same applies to the personal Mishkan within every individual: Even if someone has built a structure of Torah and mitzvos, the Shechinah cannot dwell in it as long as he subscribes to the notion that he can't serve Hashem when it comes to eating, drinking, and business dealings, etc. and that when it comes to these matters he is “like all the nations.” It is specifically when one recognizes that he must “know Him in all your ways,” and that There is nothing besides Him, that the Shechinah can dwell upon him and upon his “handiwork.”Excerpt from sichah of Purim 5717. For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=21-04-2025

Are your dreams just dreams—or are they messages from something greater? In this moving and thought-provoking conversation, Rabbi Irwin Keller shares how dreams, synchronicity, and ancestral memory opened doors he never imagined. From a recurring dream that led him to his family's hidden past, to signs that feel too perfect to ignore, this episode invites you to reimagine what's possible when we learn to listen.Through deep spiritual insight, Jewish mysticism, and poetic storytelling, Rabbi Keller explores how asking the right question can unlock invisible guidance—and how we all might be part of a greater collective consciousness whispering just beneath the surface.Rabbi Irwin Keller has served as spiritual leader of Congregation Ner Shalom in Sonoma County, CA since 2008 and as founder and faculty of the Taproot Community since 2017. He authored Chicago's first comprehensive human rights law, in effect since 1989, and served at the helm of the AIDS Legal Referral Panel of the San Francisco Bay Area. He is also a founder of the Kinsey Sicks, America's Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet, and most recently the author of Shechinah at the Art Institute: Words, Worry, Wonder.

התוכן [המשך] וי"ל שגם יהודי שצריך השתדלות מיוחדת להשפיע עליו לחכות ולצפות לביאת המשיח – אי"ז שצריכים לחדש זה אצלו, שה"ז א' מהי"ג "אני מאמין", אלא שהוא צריך עזרה לגלות את מה שבפנימיותו. (ובדוגמא מ"ש בדיוק הלשון "גר שנתגייר", דלכאו' הול"ל "גוי שנתגייר" – שהגיור מוכיח שגם לפנ"ז הי' בו ניצוץ של נשמה קדושה אלא שנתגלה ע"י הגיור וכו'). ואז יראו שגם הוא מסכים לזה, ואדרבה – הוא יוסיף חיות בזה שהשפיע עליו! ואין לחשוש מזה שענין הצעקה בעצם היום "עד מתי" "לא ראו אבותינו" (גם אני לא ראיתי כן...), כי בפועל זה מביא לתוצאות טובות, ובכל אופן – כ"ז כדאי כשמביטים על הילדים הקטנים ורואים כיצד הם צועקים "דאַלאָי גלות" וכיו"ב. ובסיכום: אין להתפעל מאלו שמקררים את ה"שטורעם" אודות ביאת המשיח תיכף ומיד, ולא לעכב בגלות את השכינה ואת כל הדורות שלפנ"ז ושלאח"ז – אפי' לעוד רגע! ב' חלקים משיחת ליל ו' דחג הפסח ה'תשמ"ח ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=27-03-2025 Synopsis (Continued.) It can be explained that even a Jew for whom you need to put in special effort to get him to wait and yearn for Moshiach – it's not that you need to introduce something new to him, because it's one of the Thirteen Principles of Faith. You simply have to reveal what's already within him (similar to how we say “a convert who converted” rather than “a gentile who has converted” because the conversion indicates that the convert already had the spark of a holy soul within him from before, and the conversion simply revealed it). Then we'll see that he not only gets on board, but even adds enthusiasm to the one who influenced him. And there's no need for concern from the fact that crying out ad mosai isn't something we observed in previous generations (I also never saw it), because the reality is that it brings positive results, and in any case, it's all worthwhile when you look at how the young children cry out “Daloi Golus!” (“Down with exile!”) and the like. In sum: one should not be deterred by those who try to pour cold water on the commotion surrounding the need for Moshiach to come immediately, and one should not keep the Shechinah – and all the previous and future generations – in exile even for a moment longer.2 excerpts from sichah of 6th night of Pesach 5748 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=27-03-2025

After the people in charge of building the Mishkan completed their work, they brought it to Moshe. The Torah relates: וירא משה את כל המלאכה והנה עשו אתה כאשר צוה ה' כן עשו ויברך אתם משה. Moshe saw all the work – and behold, they had done it as Hashem had commanded, so did they do it. Moshe blessed them . Rashi tells us what blessing Moshe gave the people. He said: יהי רצון שתשרה שכינה במעשה ידיכם – "May it be the will that the Shechinah shall reside in your handiwork." At first glance, this means that Moshe prayed that the Shechinah , the divine presence, should dwell in the Mishkan . This prayer seems very puzzling. After all, Hashem had stated very clearly when He first commanded the people to construct a Mishkan that He would dwell within it – ועשו לי מקדש ושכנתי בתוכם ("They shall make for Me a sanctuary, and I will then reside among them" – Shemot 25:8). Once Moshe saw that the people constructed the Mishkan properly, he should have known that the Shechinah would come to reside within it, because this is precisely what Hashem had promised. He did not need to pray for this to happen. Rashi's comments seem difficult also for another reason. Normally, when we offer a prayer that begins with the words יהי רצון ("May it be the will"), we explain that we are talking about Hashem's will. We add, יהי רצון מלפניך ה' אלוקינו ואלוקי אבותינו – "May it be the will before You, Hashem our G-d, and G-d of our forefathers," or something to this effect. In Moshe's prayer, however, as Rashi writes it, he simply said, יהי רצון , without specifying whose "will" this should be. The Ketav Sofer answers these two questions by presenting an entirely new reading of Rashi's comment. Moshe was not praying to Hashem, but was rather guiding and instructing the people. He was telling them that their will should be that the Shechina should reside among them. He was blessing them that מעשה ידיכם , everything they do, should be done with the hope of bringing Hashem into their lives. In everything they do, even their ordinary, mundane affairs, their primary goal and aspiration should be connecting to Hashem. If we would ask people what they think about Rabbis, and the role of a Rabbi, we would receive many different responses. At one extreme, some people think that Rabbis are perfect, infallible figures who speak absolute truth all the time, and cannot ever make mistakes or be challenged. On the opposite extreme, people dismiss Rabbis as charlatans, driven solely by personal agendas and politics. In the middle, we find people who view Rabbis as formal functionaries, whom they call when their child is getting married to perform the ceremony. Others think that a Rabbi's job is to provide halachic guidance, and no more. I believe that the insight of the Ketav Sofer shows us what a Rabbi is supposed to be, and why we all need a Rabbi to look up to and learn from. A real Rabbi is someone whose primary ambition is שתשרה שכינה במעשה ידיכם – to bring Hashem in their lives. A real Rabbi is someone who works very hard, and makes considerable personal sacrifices, to achieve this goal, to immerse himself in Torah study, to selflessly help other people, and to serve Hashem and the His beloved nation. This is what being a Rabbi means. It doesn't mean that he is perfect, that he never makes a mistake, that he never says the wrong thing, that he doesn't have an ego, that he does not struggle with the vices and temptations that all human beings struggle with. It just means that his primary goal, for which he invests a great deal of time and effort, and for which he makes a great deal of personal sacrifices, is to bring the Shechinah into his life, to connect with Hashem. He might occasionally err, but he is constantly striving for spiritual greatness, and this is his main ambition in life. And this is why we all need a Rabbi – to help us redirect our focus and attention. It is so easy in our world to lose sight of our purpose, to get distracted by materialism, to pursue vanity instead of what really matters. We all need someone who will set an example of the רצון שתשרה שכינה , the desire to connect with Hashem, to strive for something far greater than the ordinary, mundane things that we get bogged down with. This is the role model we should be looking for, and the role model that we need, so that in all מעשה ידיכם , in everything we do, we have our priorities straight and understand the purpose for which we were brought into the world.

Chof Adar (23:31)

Making Ourselves into a Mokom for Shechinah (Terumah 5785)

Parshas HaShavuah Shiurim: Parshas Terumah - Ikar Shechinah B'tachtonim: Here is Where We Connect With Hashem 01/30/2022

Where Is The Shechinah?

התוכן התוועדות זו קשורה עם יום ההילולא של כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר. עפ"י הידוע אשר ביום ההסתלקות "כל עמל האדם שעמלה נפשו בחייו .. מתגלה ומאיר .. למטה", וענינם של נשיאי חב"ד הוא גילוי פנימיות התורה בהבנה והשגה, מובן זה שהמאמר שניתן ע"י בעל ההילולא ללמוד ביו"ד שבט מתחיל בזה שאיך שענין הצדיקים הוא המשכת אלקות למטה. וזוהי גם כוונת ירידת הנשמה למטה (מרגע שנולד). ובסיום המאמר מביא הענין ד"מי הוא היודע עתו וזמנו" כאשר הנשמה חוזרת לג"ע, ואשר על כן יש לנצל כל יום במילואו. והיינו, שבהמאמר כולל את כל מהלך חיי האדם עלי אדמות. שהתכלית בזה היא – עשיית דירה לו ית' בתחתונים, המשכת אור הסוכ"ע שלמע' ממדידה והגבלה בגילוי למטה, ואשר על כן, גם עבודת האדם שפועלת המשכה זו, היא למע' ממדידה והגבלה – "שטות דקדושה". ובכח כאו"א לפעול זאת ע"י ה"אתפשטותא דמשה (ש)בכל דרא ודרא" שבו. שזהו מ"ש בהתחלת המאמר, כנ"ל, שלאחרי הסתלקות השכינה שהיתה בתחתונים עמדו הצדיקים וחזרו והמשיכוה למטה.ב' חלקים משיחת יו"ד שבט ה'תשכ"ה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=09-02-2025 Synopsis This farbrengen is in connection with the hilula of my father-in-law the Rebbe. Since on the day of one's passing, “all man's toil that his soul toiled throughout his life...is revealed and illuminates... below”, and since the role of the Chabad Nesi'im is to reveal the inner dimension of Torah in a way that can be understood and grasped, we can understand why the maamar the Rebbe published to be studied on Yud Shevat, begins with a discussion of tzaddikim drawing down G‑dliness into this world, which is also the purpose of the soul's descent into this world (from the moment of birth). And at the end of the maamar he cites the teaching of our Sages, “Who knows his moment and time…” when the soul returns to Gan Eden. The maamar thus encompasses the entire cycle of a person's life on earth, the purpose of which is to create a dwelling place for Hashem in the lower realms and bringing about the revelation below of light of Sovev Kol Almin, which transcends all measure and limitation. Therefore, man's service, which also brings about this revelation, also transcends all measure and limitation – the “folly of holiness.” Every individual has the power to do this, through the “extension of Moshe in every generation” that exists within him. As it says at the beginning of the maamar, that after the Shechinah departed from this world, the tzaddikim arose and brought the Shechinah back down below.2 excerpts from sichah of Yud Shevat 5725 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=09-02-2025 לזכות ביילא בת חי'ה ריסא שתחי׳ ונגר ליום ההולדת שלה י״א שבט - לשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובותנדבת אבי' ר' שמואל שי' ונגר

התוכן 1) גאולת מצרים היתה "בחפזון" אבל בנוגע לגאולה דלע"ל נאמר "לא בחפזון תצאו", כי בעת יצי"מ היו בנ"י שקועים במ"ט שערי טומאה ולכן הי' צ"ל "כי ברח העם", חפזון דישראל, וזה גרם ענין החפזון דשכינה ו(להבדיל) מצרים, אבל מצב דבנ"י לע"ל יהי' ש"לא בחפזון תצאו", ולכן יהי' כך גם מצב השכינה והעולם. ועוד: גלות מצרים היתה צ"ל ד' מאות שנה, ולכן לולי החפזון היו נשארים בגלות, משא"כ בנוגע לע"ל הרי "כלו כל הקצין", ולכן אפשר ללכת "בשובה ונחת". אבל לפי"ז, בגלות מצרים שהי' להם ד' מאות שנה לא הי' הזמן יקר כ"כ, משא"כ עתה ש"כלו כל הקצין" ומיד יכול להגיע ה"ימים אשר אין בהם חפץ", יש לייקר כל רגע ולמלאותו עם תומ"צ. 2) שיטת פולין היא שהצדיק הוא זה ש"מחי'" את המקושרים אליו, אבל שיטת חב"ד היא שעל כ"א להתייגע בעצמו. אלא שהעזר לזה בא מנשיא הדור, והוא הקובע את צורת העבודה הנדרשת בתקופת דורו.ב' חלקים מהתוועדות י"ב תמוז ה'תשי"ח ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=30-01-2025 Synopsis (1) Whereas the redemption from Egypt took place “in haste,” regarding the future redemption it says, “For not with haste will you go out….” The reason is because when the Jewish people left Egypt they were stuck in the 49 gates of impurity, so they had to “flee,” haste for the Jewish people, which also resulted in the haste of the Shechinah and lehavdil haste for Egypt. But upon the future redemption, when the Jewish people will be in a state where it is not necessary to flee, that will also be the state of the Shechinah and the state of the world. Moreover: the exile in Egypt was supposed to last four hundred years; therefore, had they not fled in haste, they would have gotten stuck there, whereas now, since “all the end-times have passed,” we can go “with tranquility and restfulness.” Accordingly, in Egypt, where they had four hundred years, every moment wasn't as precious as it is now, when all the end-times have passed, and the “days without desire” can come immediately – so every moment must be cherished and filled with Torah and mitzvos. (2) The approach of Polish Chassidism was that the tzaddik is the one who “gives life” to those connected to him, whereas in the Chabad approach, everyone must toil on his own. But everyone is assisted by the Nasi, who establishes the form of service necessary for his generation.2 excerpts from farbrengen of 12 Tammuz 5718 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=30-01-2025 לע”נ ר' יואל זוסמאן ב"ר יצחק מנחם הכהן ענגעל ליום היארצייט שלו ר"ח שבט. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.נדבת בנו ר' אהרן שלמה הכהן שי' ענגעל

Why is it Kabalas Ha'Shechinah.

Today I am taking sides. I am taking the side of Peace. Peace, which I will not abandon even when its voice is drowned out by hurt and hatred, bitterness of loss, cries of right and wrong. I am taking the side of Peace whose name has barely been spoken in this winnerless war….. From Irwin Keller's viral protest poem, “Taking Sides,” published in his recent volume of essays, memoir, and poetry: entitled Shechinah at the Art Institute: Words, Worry, Wonder. Join Host Michael Lerner for another conversation with New School friend and sometimes-host Rabbi Irwin Keller. A former lawyer and drag queen, Irwin has released a long-awaited volume of essays, memoir, and poetry, entitled Shechinah at the Art Institute: Words, Worry, Wonder. In this book, Irwin, most recently known for his viral protest poem, “Taking Sides,” leads us on dazzling journeys into Jewish mysticism, love, loss, memory, gender, AIDS, and the Milky Way itself. Co-presented with the Mesa Refuge. #shechinah #jewishmysticism #newschoolcommonweal #commonweal #irwinkeller Find out more about The New School at Commonweal on our website: tns.commonweal.org. And like/follow our Soundcloud channel for more great podcasts.

The Chumra of Asara B'Teves- The Shechinah Left Yerushalayim (Asara B'Teves 5785)

התוכן טעם האריכות בתורה בסיפור מכירת יוסף הוא כי ירידת יוסף למצרים היתה הנתינת כח לבנ"י לא לשקוע בגלות מצרים וכו'. ומבאר הצ"צ שזה ע"י ב' ענינים: א) כמ"ש בשם מהרמ"א שהשכינה ירדה למצרים עם יוסף. ב) יוסף הי' השליט במצרים. ובזה גופא מוסיף הצ"צ ומביא בשם מהרמ"א דבר נפלא, שע"י שליטת יוסף במצרים לא הי' השפע של ז' ימי השובע ע"י השר של מצרים אלא ע"י השכינה באמצעות יוסף! די"ל שהכוונה לא רק השפע לבנ"י אלא גם למצרים וכל העולם! וי"ל דמ"ש פרעה ליוסף "רק הכסא אגדל ממך" קאי על פרעה דקדושה ד"מיני' אתפריעו כל נהורין", היינו מדריגה בקדושה שלמעלה מכל מדידה והגבלה, ודוקא מצד דרגא זו אפ"ל ההשפעה למצרים ללא חשש וכו', ואפ"ל הנתינת-כח לפעול ה"ונצלתם את מצרים" וכו'. ועד"ז, דוקא בגלות זה האחרון נתגלה פנימיות התורה, שהיא "טעימה" מתורתו של משיח (שזהו הנתינת-כח וכו'), וע"י הלימוד בו – באים לגילוי טעמי תורה מפי משיח וכו'.חלק מהמאמר (כעין שיחה) ד"ה רני ושמחי בת ציון, נר ה' דחנוכה ה'תש"ל ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=24-12-2024 Synopsis The Torah describes Yosef's descent to Egypt in great detail, because his descent there is what empowered the Jewish people not to get stuck in Egypt etc. The Tzemach Tzedek explains that this is (1) because the Shechinah descended to Egypt with Yosef, and (2) because Yosef was the ruler in Egypt. And the Tzemach Tzedek adds a wondrous aspect in the name of the Rem”a – that as a result of Yosef's rulership over Egypt, the sustenance during the seven years of plenty was channeled not through Egypt's heavenly minister, but through the Shechinah via Yosef – and it could be said that this refers not only to the sustenance of the Jewish people, but also the sustenance of the Egyptians and the entire world. Additionally, it could be said that when Pharaoh told Yosef, “Only by the throne will I be greater than you,” it refers to Pharaoh in the spiritual sense, “the uncovering of all lights,” a level of holiness that transcends all measure and limitation. It is specifically from this high level that the sustenance could come to Egypt without concern etc. and this is what gave the people the ability to “empty out Egypt.” Similarly, it is specifically in this final exile that the inner dimension of Torah is revealed, which is a taste of the Torah of Moshiach, and by studying it – we come to the revelation of the reasons of the Torah through Moshiach etc.Excerpt from Maamar (k'ein sichah) Rani V;simcha Bas Tzion, 5th night of Chanukah 5730 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=24-12-2024 לזכות הרב יעקב בן הינדא שי' צירקוס ליום ההולדת שלו כ"ג כסלולשנת ברכה והצלחה ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות

24 Cheshvan | Day 361 | Leap Year Circumventing Circulatory Issues: How our infighting causes the Shechinah to be ill--Can you spare four minutes a day to gain deeper insight into yourself, your soul, your spiritual make-up, your personal purpose, and how to enjoy a meaningful relationship with G-d?If yes, Let's Talk Tanya. Tanya, the seminal work of Chabad Chasidism, is the personal owner's manual for the Jew who seeks to serve G-d and live a life suffused with holiness, purpose, and joy. Let's Talk Tanya is a daily series that attempts to translate the Tanya into resonant and relevant languageTanya is divided into daily portions. Following this regimen, one concludes the Tanya every year. Let's Talk Tanya, in 4 minutes on average, briefly reviews the day's segment, conveys its basic ideas, and zooms in on one large idea. To watch, listen, or subscribe to Let's Talk Tanya:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkTanya Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3uFNrie Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BqG9TmGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3FMnvrsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalktanya/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LetsTalkTanyawww.letstalktanya.comTo donate or for dedication opportunities, please visit letstalktanya.com/donate or reach us at contact@letstalktanya.com Have Tanya questions?Submit questions for possible inclusion in a future Tanya Q&A Segment: letstalktanya@gmail.com__The full text of the daily Tanya is available at: www.Chabad.org/DailyTanya

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - November 19, 2024. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

In this episode, we explore a teaching from the Degel Machaneh Efraim on Abraham as the embodiment of the Torah, living a life woven with wisdom, awe, and divine presence. Through meditation and reflection, we uncover how Abraham's path invites us to cultivate spiritual wholeness and become vessels for Shechinah's abundant blessings in our daily lives.

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - November 12, 2024. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

20 Tishrei | Day 327 | Leap Year Pre- and Post-Davening Chats: Properly respecting the Shechinah's presence--Can you spare four minutes a day to gain deeper insight into yourself, your soul, your spiritual make-up, your personal purpose, and how to enjoy a meaningful relationship with G-d?If yes, Let's Talk Tanya. Tanya, the seminal work of Chabad Chasidism, is the personal owner's manual for the Jew who seeks to serve G-d and live a life suffused with holiness, purpose, and joy. Let's Talk Tanya is a daily series that attempts to translate the Tanya into resonant and relevant languageTanya is divided into daily portions. Following this regimen, one concludes the Tanya every year. Let's Talk Tanya, in 4 minutes on average, briefly reviews the day's segment, conveys its basic ideas, and zooms in on one large idea. To watch, listen, or subscribe to Let's Talk Tanya:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkTanya Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3uFNrie Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BqG9TmGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3FMnvrsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalktanya/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LetsTalkTanyawww.letstalktanya.comTo donate or for dedication opportunities, please visit letstalktanya.com/donate or reach us at contact@letstalktanya.com Have Tanya questions?Submit questions for possible inclusion in a future Tanya Q&A Segment: letstalktanya@gmail.com__The full text of the daily Tanya is available at: www.Chabad.org/DailyTanya

19 Tishrei | Day 326 | Leap Year The Resting of the Shechinah: The safety tip taught to angels -- Can you spare four minutes a day to gain deeper insight into yourself, your soul, your spiritual make-up, your personal purpose, and how to enjoy a meaningful relationship with G-d? If yes, Let's Talk Tanya. Tanya, the seminal work of Chabad Chasidism, is the personal owner's manual for the Jew who seeks to serve G-d and live a life suffused with holiness, purpose, and joy. Let's Talk Tanya is a daily series that attempts to translate the Tanya into resonant and relevant language Tanya is divided into daily portions. Following this regimen, one concludes the Tanya every year. Let's Talk Tanya, in 4 minutes on average, briefly reviews the day's segment, conveys its basic ideas, and zooms in on one large idea. To watch, listen, or subscribe to Let's Talk Tanya: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkTanya Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3uFNrie Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BqG9Tm Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3FMnvrs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalktanya/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LetsTalkTanya www.letstalktanya.com To donate or for dedication opportunities, please visit letstalktanya.com/donate or reach us at contact@letstalktanya.com Have Tanya questions? Submit questions for possible inclusion in a future Tanya Q&A Segment: letstalktanya@gmail.com __ The full text of the daily Tanya is available at: www.Chabad.org/DailyTanya

It's Up to Us to Bring the Shechinah (Tzom Gedaliah 5785)

Irwin Keller is the spiritual leader of Ner Shalom in Sonoma County, California, author of the new book Shechinah at the Art Institute, and — importantly for this conversation — one of the most thoughtful wedding officiants you'll find anywhere. He joins Dan and Lex for a conversation exploring the ritual work that weddings do, along with a variety of perspectives regarding who they are for (who is the “client”). This episode is the 3rd in a Judaism Unbound mini-series exploring Jewish weddings.Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming 8-week courses in the UnYeshiva! Explore Jewish communities around the world, fierce women in Torah, Maimonides's (Rambam's) theology, and more!Access full shownotes for this episode via this link. If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!

התוכן דבר טוב נכון ונחוץ ביותר שלאורחים שהגיעו או יגיעו לכאן – יהיו קביעות עתים לתורה, לכה"פ פעם ביום ופעם בלילה, ומה טוב – בענינים שהזמן גרמא (הן בנגלה והן בחסידות). ושיפעלו כן גם על ה"תושבים" הקבועים (שידעו שגם הם רק "אורחים" בעוה"ז, ועליהם להשתתף בשיעורים...). ואין צורך להאריך בגודל הענין, ומכיון ש"הקב"ה עוזרו" יש לכ"א היכולת לזה, ואין הדבר תלוי אלא ברצון; בודאי שעניני ה"אש"ל" של האורחים מסודרים, ואשרי חלקם של המתעסקים בזה, והרי "גדולה הכנסת אורחים יותר מקבלת פני השכינה". כדי שלא יהי' ענין של "קדירא דבי שותפי" כדאי שיהי' אחראי א' ע"ז ואליו יצורפו עוזרים; יש לעורר על ההתעסקות בחמשת המבצעים – תורה, תפילין, מזוזה, צדקה ו"בית מלא ספרים"; הנני לבקש מאלו שזכו והם "טאַנקיסטין" ועוסקים במבצעים אלו – שיגשו לגשת דולרים ע"מ לחלק דולר א' לצדקה לכל המסובים. ב' חלקים משיחת ח"י אלול ה'תשל"ד ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=22-09-2024 Synopsis It is good, proper and necessary for the Orchim to have fixed times for Torah study, at least once by day and once by night – and especially to learn topics related to this time of year, in both Nigleh and Chassidus. This should also have an affect on the “residents” who live here (so they should know that they are merely “guests” in this world, and they, too, should participate in the learning), and there is no need to elaborate on the importance of the matter. Since “the Holy One, blessed be He, assists him,” everyone certainly has the ability to do so, and it depends only on one's desire. Great is the merit of those taking care of the “Eshel” needs of the Orchim, for “Welcoming guests is greater than greeting the Shechinah.” And to ensure it doesn't become “a pot belonging to partners,” there should be one person in charge, with others helping him. Additionally, to encourage the efforts in the five Mivtzaim – Torah, Tefillen, Mezuza, Tzedakah, and Bayis Malei Sefarim – I ask the “Tankistim” to come forward and receive dollars for tzedakah to distribute to everyone present.2 excerpts from sichah of 18 Elul 5734. For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=22-09-2024 לזכות ר' משה הענאך בן דינה שי' לעווין לרגל יום ההולדת שלו ח"י אלוללשנת ברכה והצלחה‏, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות

We Learnfrom the Fruit of the Earth to Reinvent Ourselves in the Month of Elul so thatWe Will Be New Creatures at Rosh HaShanah Based onShvilei Pinchas – Rav Pinchas Friedman I canstart with the story Can aperson be reborn? Lastnight Chantelle took me along to an Emunah Dinner. I say Chantelle took mebecause if she didn't make me come out, I wouldn't. She lights the fire. Herfriends Liz Gindea and Fran Hirmes have been very involved with and generouslysupportive of the organization for years. Emunah funds a number of children'shomes in Israel, along with schools, an arts college, daycare services andthese days many mental health programs. My son in law, Daniel's brother Michaelthrough his organization Kol HaNearim also works with these children'shomes. Chantelleand all of my kids have volunteered and worked in some of these homes over theyears especially with Yehuda Kohen of Bet Elazraki. At thedinner, a young lady spoke and shared her very moving story. She grewup in the north of Israel in no mans land. Her mother did nothing and herfather raised goats. She was one of ten siblings. They had no rules, nodiscipline, no money, sometimes no food and ran amok. The kids sometimes foughtand often got in trouble. When shewas ten, social services showed up. After investigating, they took some of heryounger siblings to be raised outside the house. She convinced them that sheshould stay. But her situation went from bad to worse and a few months laterthey came back and took her as well. She wasplaced into one of Emunah's homes and was angry with her situation and everyonearound her. She was angry that she had been taken from home. She was angry thather parents had not provided a real home. She was angry to be told when to wakeup and when to go to sleep. She was angry to be sent to school. She was angryto be pressed to do homework. She was angry that she was subject to structureand in her mind lost her freedom. She was depressed and alone in the world. Ateleven years old, she had reached rock bottom. Butwithin a few weeks, things started to change. The people at the Emunah homemade her feel loved and wanted. She made friends in the home and at school. Thesocial workers and teachers encouraged her and in a short time she began tosoar as a phoenix rising from the ashes. She wasencouraged to pursue drama studies and loved it. In 2013 she joined the armyand became a combat paramedic assisting injured soldiers and people in thefield, sometimes under fire. When she completed her army duty, she continuedher studies focusing on drama. She eventually went to work for channel 12 newsin Israel. She currently heads their social media team and pursues feel goodstories to help lift people. Emunahbecame her family. Her goal is to raise her own family and break the cycle. Her storywas very moving. Chantelle noted that she wished she could have her share herstory with our own community children in school. She would surely touch someand encourage others. Some might be lifted and others might consider assistingin the homes one summer. Perhaps we can get a video from Emunah and share that. There isa beautiful story told of Rav Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, a renowned Hasidicmaster, who was known for his compassion and ability to find sparks of holinessin every soul. One day, a poor, troubled Jew came to him, feeling hopeless andconsumed by darkness. The rabbilistened attentively, then began to tell a story: 'In the summer, when thesun shines brightly, the grasshopper sings a beautiful song. But in the winter,when snow covers the earth, the grasshopper's song is silenced. Does this meanthe grasshopper has lost its ability to sing?' The manshook his head. 'Ofcourse not!' the rabbi exclaimed. 'The grasshopper's song is stillwithin, waiting to emerge when the seasons change.' The rabbilooked deeply into the man's eyes: 'Similarly, within you, there is aspark of divine light, a song waiting to be sung. Though darkness may surroundyou now, it's temporary, like winter's snow. Your task is to find that innerlight, nurture it, and let it shine forth.' The man'sface lit up with newfound hope. In thisseason of Elul, we hope to be born again. We canimagine ourselves as caterpillars, hoping to shed our cocoons and emerge asbutterflies. Sometimesthough we think that success is based on achieving perfection. But isthat really what Hashem demands or even wants from us. There isa story, I heard from Rabbi Joey Haber, of a man seeking perfection in his ownlife. His rabbiasks his profession He is anartist, Hisfavorite painting is of sunset. Histeacher suggests taking a picture of a sunset and that will be a perfectreproduction. theartist explains the painting has imperfections and thats what makes it special. Theteacher explains, same with us Angelsmay be perfect, but our imperfection makes us special. imperfectionsadd uniqueness and value, both in art and in life. Thisweek's parsha is Ki Tavo. Based onthe teaching of the Shvilei Pinchas, Rabbi Pinchas Friedman, I would like toshare with you a connection of our efforts in Elul and the mitzvah of“bikkurim,” bringing the first fruits, which we open the perasha with The SefatEmet quotes the Chiddushei HaRim, zy”a. Heexplains why the month designated for teshuvah is named Elul based on thepassuk (ibid. 100, 3 דְּע֗וּ כִּֽי־ ה֮ ה֤וּא אֱלֹ֫קים הֽוּא־עָ֭שָׂנוּ (ולא) [וְל֣וֹ]אֲנַ֑חְנוּ עַ֝מּ֗וֹ וְצֹ֣אן מַרְעִיתֽוֹ׃ If onelooks in the book of Tehilim the word Loh is spelled Lamed alef or No But inthe siddur when we read this psalm each morning as Paslm 100 Miszor LeDavid wechange the aleph to a vav —know thatHashem, He is G-d; it is He Who made us and we are His—His nation and the sheepof His pasture. Traditionteaches us that the word “v'lo” in this passuk is written as ' ולא ',with an “aleph”; yet, it is read as ולו' ', with a “vav.” With an“aleph,” the passuk suggests that we are unworthy and inadequate to be Hispeople; with a “vav,” it means that we merit being close to Him. Heexplains that in reality both the way “v'lo” is written and the way it is readcomplement each other and achieve the same goal. By recognizing our lowlystature and the fact that we have sinned and failed to serve Hashemadequately--' ולא אנחנו עמו ' (the way the passuk is written)—we aremotivated to draw closer to Hashem by means of sincere teshuvah and attain thestatus of-- ולו אנחנו עמו' ' (the way the passuk is read) again. Bothprocesses enable us to achieve the goal of being ' עמו ', HKB”H'speople. This is alluded to by the name אלו'ל ; it combines thetwo spellings of the word “lo”-- ל'א and ל'ו . This teaches us thatour goal during the month of Elul is to combine these two processes, to correctall of our wrongdoings by means of complete teshuvah and to regain the statusof ' .'עמו Lets turnto the Gemara (Makkot 24a): 'וכברהיה רבן גמליאל ורבי אלעזר בן עזריה ורבי יהושע ורבי עקיבא מהלכין בדרך...The first story tells about the Goyim. Then the gemara continues Now Iimagine these stories take place following the rebellion of Bar Kochba and theedicts of Hadrian Yimach Shemo שׁוּב פַּעַםאַחַת הָיוּ עוֹלִין לִירוּשָׁלַיִם, כֵּיוָן שֶׁהִגִּיעוּ לְהַר הַצּוֹפִים קָרְעוּבִּגְדֵיהֶם, כֵּיוָן שֶׁהִגִּיעוּ לְהַר הַבַּיִת רָאוּ שׁוּעָל שֶׁיָּצָא מִבֵּיתקׇדְשֵׁי הַקֳּדָשִׁים, הִתְחִילוּ הֵן בּוֹכִין וְרַבִּי עֲקִיבָא מְצַחֵק. אָמְרוּלוֹ: מִפְּנֵי מָה אַתָּה מְצַחֵק? אָמַר לָהֶם: מִפְּנֵי מָה אַתֶּם בּוֹכִים? אָמְרוּלוֹ: מָקוֹם שֶׁכָּתוּב בּוֹ ״וְהַזָּר הַקָּרֵב יוּמָת״, וְעַכְשָׁיו שׁוּעָלִים הִלְּכוּבּוֹ, וְלֹא נִבְכֶּה?! אָמַר לָהֶן:לְכָךְ אֲנִי מְצַחֵק, דִּכְתִיב: ״וְאָעִידָה לִּי עֵדִים נֶאֱמָנִים אֵת אוּרִיָּההַכֹּהֵן וְאֶת זְכַרְיָה בֶּן יְבֶרֶכְיָהוּ״ – וְכִי מָה עִנְיַן אוּרִיָּה אֵצֶלזְכַרְיָה? אוּרִיָּה בְּמִקְדָּשׁ רִאשׁוֹן, וּזְכַרְיָה בְּמִקְדָּשׁ שֵׁנִי! אֶלָּא:תָּלָה הַכָּתוּב נְבוּאָתוֹ שֶׁל זְכַרְיָה בִּנְבוּאָתוֹ שֶׁל אוּרִיָּה. בְּאוּרִיָּהכְּתִיב ״לָכֵן בִּגְלַלְכֶם צִיּוֹן שָׂדֶה תֵחָרֵשׁ״, בִּזְכַרְיָה כְּתִיב ״עוֹדיֵשְׁבוּ זְקֵנִים וּזְקֵנוֹת בִּרְחֹבוֹת יְרוּשָׁלִָם״. עַד שֶׁלֹּא נִתְקַיְּימָהנְבוּאָתוֹ שֶׁל אוּרִיָּה הָיִיתִי מִתְיָירֵא שֶׁלֹּא תִּתְקַיֵּים נְבוּאָתוֹ שֶׁלזְכַרְיָה, עַכְשָׁיו שֶׁנִּתְקַיְּימָה נְבוּאָתוֹ שֶׁל אוּרִיָּה – בְּיָדוּעַ שֶׁנְּבוּאָתוֹשֶׁל זְכַרְיָה מִתְקַיֶּימֶת. בַּלָּשׁוֹן הַזֶּה אָמְרוּ לוֹ: עֲקִיבָא נִיחַמְתָּנוּ,עֲקִיבָא נִיחַמְתָּנוּ. Once,Rabban Gamliel, Rabbi Elazar ben Azariah, Rabbi Yehoshua and Rabbi Akiva weretraveling on the road . . . When they reached Har HaTzofim, they tore theirgarments. When they came to Har HaBayis, they saw a fox emerging from KodeshHaKodashim, and they began to cry; however, Rabbi Akiva smiled. They said tohim, “Why are you smiling?” He responded to them, “Why are you crying?” Theyanswered him, “A place about which it is written (Bamidbar 1, 51): ‘Thenon-kohen who comes close shall be put to death,' and now (Eichah 5, 18) ‘foxesare walking about there,' should we not cry?” He saidto them, “This is why I am smiling . . . In the prophecy of Uriah, it iswritten (Michah 3, 12): ‘Therefore, because of you, Tziyon will be plowed likea field etc.' In the prophecy of Zechariah, it is written (Zechariah 8, 4):‘Old men and old women will yet sit in the streets of Yerushalayim.' As longas the nevuah of Uriah had not been fulfilled, I feared that the nevuah ofZechariah would not be fulfilled. Now, that the nevuah of Uriah has beenfulfilled, it is apparent that the nevuah of Zechariah will be fulfilled.” Theyresponded to him in these words, “Akiva, you have consoled us; Akiva, you haveconsoled us!” Itbehooves us to analyze Rabbi Akiva's reactions described above. Why did helaugh and smile upon seeing proof of Zechariah's nevuah related to the futuregeulah? Without a doubt, the other sages also believed wholeheartedly in theveracity of the prophecies concerning the future geulah. Nevertheless, whenconfronted with the extent of the churban—witnessing a fox exiting from theKodesh HaKodashim—they were overcome with grief and cried. So, what possessedRabbi Akiva to react so differently to the same disturbing sight? Additionally,why did he require seeing the fulfillment of Uriah's nevuah concerning theextent of the churban in order to substantiate that Zechariah's nevuahconcerning the geulah would be fulfilled? Toexplain the matter, the Maharal teaches us a basic principle. HKB”H created theworld such that there is always void and nullification prior to renewal.Furthermore, the degree of renewal relates to the degree of absence and divineconcealment. In other words, the greater the absence and void, the greater therenewal will be. TheMaharal asserts that HKB”H revealed this phenomenon to us at the beginning ofthe Torah (Bereishis 1, 1): 'בראשית ברא אלקים את השמיםואת הארץ, והארץ היתה תוהו ובוהו וחושך על פני תהום ורוח אלקיםמרחפת על פני המים, ויאמר אלקים יהי אור ויהי אור'. theMaharal interprets Rabbi Akiva's profound message. Uponseeing the fox emerge from the chamber of the Kodesh HaKodashim, he smiled. Hehad no doubt that the nevuah of Zechariah would come to pass—that old men andwomen would sit in the streets of Yerushalayim. However, he had no idea howgreat or grand the revival and renewal of Yerushalayim would be. The foxemerging from the Kodesh HaKodashim represented an extreme degree of “hesterpanim”—divine concealment. Therefore, he had cause to rejoice. For, heunderstood that the degree of churban and absence of the divine presencereflected on the commensurate greatness and glory of the renewal ofYerushalayim at the time of the geulah. InNetzach Yisrael (Chapter 30), the Maharal applies this incredible principle toexplain the galut in Mitzrayim that preceded Yisrael's entry into Eretz Yisraeland, for that matter, all the exiles that have preceded the future geulah. Theyall represent the void that precedes the new state of existence, like thedarkness of night that precedes the light of day. Therefore, HKB”H subjectedYisrael to the galut in Mitzrayim—which constituted a process ofnullification—prior to taking them into Eretz Yisrael. Thisexplains very nicely the following passuk related to the galuts in Mitzrayim(Shemos 1, 12): 'וכאשר יענו אותו כן ירבה וכן יפרוץ'—but as much as they afflict it, so it will increase and so it will burst forth. Here theTorah teaches us that the suffering and affliction in Mitzrayim constituted thevoid that gave rise to Yisrael's renewal and rebirth. After the exodus, theyreceived the Torah at Har Sinai and entered Eretz Yisrael. That demonstratesfor us magnificently how all of the galuyot constitute the absence and voidthat is destined to produce the incredible renewal of the future geulah. Its difficult to read this and not think of the Holocaust andthe miracles of 1948 and 1967 RabbiPinchas of Koretz—defines the state of nullification and void as ' אַיִן', which always precedes the state of renewal, referred to as '.'יֵשׁ.' Hecompares this concept to seeds of wheat or other fruit and vegetation that isplanted in the ground. Their growth only starts after the seed decays intoalmost nothingness -אַיִן'- '. Only then, from this state of nearnothingness, the seed begins to grow and sprout and renew itself. As he writes in Imrei Pinchas (Tishah B'Av 384): When grainis planted in the ground, it cannot grow unless it first decays and actuallybecomes nothing. In that void, remains a tremendous potential that can producean entire stalk. This is a type of metamorphosis. At the precise moment that itis virtually nothing, it immediately takes shape. There is a Hasidic story of a couple who come to their Rebbefor a blessing for a child. He asks for an exorbitant pidyon. They return,unable to raise it. He tells them that he can't help. They leave dejected andoutside his home they realize they can only turn to hashem. When the rebbehears that he calls them in and tells them they will be blessed with a child. We havelearned an important principle in the Mishnah (Avos 6, כלמה שברא הקב'ה בעולמו לא בראו אלא לכבודו' :( 11 '—everything that HKB”H created in His world, He created solely for His honor.That being the case, why did HKB”H create the world in such a way that nothingcan be renewed or revitalized without first undergoing a process of void andnullification? How does this enhance His honor? RabbiYisrael of Ruzhin, zy”a, explains regarding the following statement from DavidHaMelech (Tehillim 13, 2): 'עד אנה תסתיר את פניך ממני,עד אנה אשית עצות בנפשי' —how long will You hide Your countenance from me?How long will I continue to seek counsel within my own spirit? Heexplains that David HaMelech wished to teach us a vital lesson regarding ouremunah and trust in Hashem. When a Jew wants to receive salvation from Hashem,he must first understand that he is totally helpless on his own; his salvationdepends solely on Hashem. As long as he believes that he has a solution of hisown, his emunah and trust in Hashem are lacking. So, DavidHaMelech asks: How long will You continue to conceal Your presence from Me? Heanswers his own question: So long as I delude myself into thinking that I amcapable of resolving dilemmas with my own counsel and devices, the “hesterpanim”—divine concealment—will continue; however, as soon as I recognize withcertainty that I in fact lack any such wisdom or ability, the “hester panim”will cease, and Hashem's salvation will arrive instantaneously. Only whenI accept that I don't have all the answers Thus, it appears that this explains why HKB”H created theworld such that every renewal—situation of ' יש '–must be preceded bya state of void and nullification—situation of אין' '. It is becausesuch a difficult transformation causes man to understand that he does not havethe wisdom or resources to emerge from the darkness and void alone withoutHashem's assistance. As soon as he says to himself: “How long will I continueto seek counsel within my own spirit?”—he will succeed in emerging from thevoid to a state of renewal. In perekShirah Everythingin nature has a song And thesong sung by the wheat in Perek Shirah (Chapter 3): 'שיבולת חיטים אומרת שירהמעלות ממעמקים קראתיך ה'' —the stalk of wheat says (Tehillim 130, 1):“From the depths, I call to You, Hashem.” It isimportant to recognize that the term “lechem”—bread—encompasses all of man'sfood and nourishment. This is evident from the prayer of Yaakov Avinu(Bereishis 28, 20): 'ונתן לי לחם לאכול'—and He will give me bread to eat. Similarly, another passuk says (ibid. 47,12): 'ויכלכל יוסף את אביו ואת אחיו ואת כל בית אביו לחם לפי הטף'—Yosef provided his father and his brother and all of his father's householdwith food (“lechem”) according to the children. It is precisely for this reasonthat the berachah “hamotzi,” which is recited over bread, covers all the foodthat one consumes during a meal; it is because all other food is consideredsecondary to the bread. Weexplained above, that we learn from the growth of the wheat, from which breadis made, the vital principle that nothing can grow or be renewed without firstundergoing a stage of nullification—i.e. nullification of its current state.Therefore, only after the seeds of wheat decay and achieve a virtual state ofnothingness--' אין '—do they begin to grow and develop into a newentity. At that very moment, when they are in the ground and achieve the stateof » אין «, they pray to Hashem from the depths of the earth not to decaycompletely, to survive and grow into a new stalk of grain in the field above. We cannow appreciate and comprehend the song of the stalk of wheat. It recalls thechesed Hashem performed on its behalf whilst it was still deep in the ground ina state of decay. To express its gratitude to Hashem, it sings: 'שיר המעלותממעמקים קראתיך ה'' —thanking Hashem for hearing and responding to its pleafrom the depths of the earth. This iswhy David HaMelech instituted this psalm; so that we would join the stalk ofwheat in expressing gratitude to Hashem. For, we recognize all the kindness Heperforms on our behalf when we are in states of nothingness and helplessness.For instance, after every night of sleep, He returns our neshamos to usrevitalized. Itappears that we can suggest another reason that every situation of renewalrequires a prior state of nothingness. TheYosher Divrei Emet cites his Rav, the Maggid of Mezritsch, zy”a. He explainsthat this principle applies to spiritual matters as well. A person who wants torenew and revitalize his service of Hashem must first nullify his presentcircumstances—his ' יש '. This is accomplished by recognizing how farhe still has to go to serve Hashem properly. Through humility, submission andrecognition of his unworthiness, he will succeed in serving Hashem on a muchhigher level. Until he acknowledges his shortcomings in the service of Hashem,he will be unable to renew his spiritual self. We nowhave cause to rejoice! This illuminates for us the insight provided by theChiddushei HaRim, zy”a, concerning the name אלו'ל . As explained, itcombines the two spellings of the word “lo”-- ל'א and ל'ו . Thus, thename Elul reminds us that we must recognize that we have acted improperly andare not truly worthy of being Hashem's people--' .'ולא אנחנו עמו As aresult of this recognition and by mending our ways and attitudescorrespondingly, we will once again be deserving of the status of ' ולו אנחנועמו '. Let us explain this process in terms of our current discussion. Atthe end of the year, during the month of Elul, it is incumbent upon us to pushour personal reset buttons, so to speak. In order to create ourselves anewprior to Rosh HaShanah, we must nullify our old selves during the month ofElul. By recognizing that we are unworthy to be called His people--' ולא אנחנועמו '—we will succeed in transforming ourselves and taking on a newpersona in the new year consistent with the depiction--' .'ולו אנחנו עמו Followingthis glorious path, let us now address the opening pesukim of this week'sparsha discussing the mitzvah of bikkurim: “It will be when you enter the landthat Hashem, your G-d, gives you as an inheritance, and you take possession ofit, and dwell in it, that you shall take of the first of every fruit of theearth that you bring in from your land that Hashem, your G-d, gives you, andyou shall put it in a basket and go to the place that Hashem, your G-d, willchoose, to make His name rest there.” The KliYakar provides a rationale for this mitzvah. After conquering the new land,Yisrael were liable to become arrogant and attribute the conquest to their ownpowers and strategies. In particular, after working the land and growingvarious produce and fruit, they might think to themselves (Devarim 8, 17):' כוחי ועוצם ידי עשה לי את החיל הזה '—my strength and the might of myhand have generated this wealth for me. To eliminate this false belief, HKB”Hcommanded Yisrael to take the first of every fruit of the land, to take it upto the kohen in Yerushalayim and to recite an explicit expression of gratitudeto Hashem for giving us this land. This procedure was designed to fortify ouremunah in Hashem. Let usinterject a spicy tidbit. It is written (Tehillim 37, 11): וענוים יירשו ארץ''—the humble will inherit the earth. This passuk clearly implies that thequality of humility is propitious for inheriting Eretz Yisrael. For, we knowthat the kedushah of Eretz Yisrael is due to the presence of the Shechinah.This was especially true when the Beis HaMikdash was extant and operational. Asit is written (Shemos 25, 8): 'ועשו לי מקדש ושכנתי בתוכם' —they shallmake Me a sanctuary (Mikdash), so that I may dwell among them. Now, weknow that a prerequisite for the presence of the Shechinah is the midah ofhumility. In the words of the Gemara (Sotah 5a): 'לעולם ילמד אדם מדעת קונו,שהרי הקב'ה הניח כל הרים וגבעות והשרה שכינתו על הר סיני' —a personshould always learn from the good sense of his Creator—for behold, when HKB”Hgave the Torah, He abandoned all the great mountains and hills and insteadrested His Shechinah on Har Sinai (a lowly, unimpressive mountain). Additionally,they taught (ibid.): 'כל אדם שיש בו גסות הרוח, אמר הקב'ה אין אני והוא יכולים לדורבעולם' —concerning any person who possesses a haughtiness of spirit, HKB”Hsays: I and he cannot dwell together in the world. Therefore, HKB”H commandedthat upon entering the land, Yisrael would bring the bikkurim “to the placethat Hashem, your G-d, will choose, to make His name rest there.” This wouldinculcate in them the knowledge that HKB”H only rests His name in Eretz Yisraelin the merit of the midah of humility. Asexplained, the mitzvah of bikkurim is designed to shatter the klipah of “mystrength and the might of my hand have generated this wealth for me.” We willnow endeavor to explain why HKB”H used this mitzvah to hint to us theimportance of the midah of humility; for, this is the vital lesson we aresupposed to learn from the first fruit if we want to enter the land, keep itand endure in it. וְהָיָה֙ כִּֽי־תָב֣וֹאאֶל־הָאָ֔רֶץ אֲשֶׁר֙ ה אֱלֹקיךָ נֹתֵ֥ן לְךָ֖ נַחֲלָ֑ה וִֽירִשְׁתָּ֖הּ וְיָשַׁ֥בְתָּבָּֽהּ׃ וְלָקַחְתָּ֞מֵרֵאשִׁ֣ית ׀ כׇּל־פְּרִ֣י הָאֲדָמָ֗ה אֲשֶׁ֨ר תָּבִ֧יא מֵֽאַרְצְךָ֛ אֲשֶׁ֨ר יְהֹוָ֧האֱלֹהֶ֛יךָ נֹתֵ֥ן לָ֖ךְ וְשַׂמְתָּ֣ בַטֶּ֑נֶא וְהָֽלַכְתָּ֙ אֶל־הַמָּק֔וֹם אֲשֶׁ֤ריִבְחַר֙ יְהֹוָ֣ה אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ לְשַׁכֵּ֥ן שְׁמ֖וֹ שָֽׁם׃ “It willbe when you enter the land that Hashem, your G-d, gives you as an inheritance,and you take possession of it, and dwell in it, that you shall take of thefirst of every fruit of the earth that you bring in from your land that Hashem,your G-d, gives you, and you shall put it in a basket and go to the place thatHashem, your G-d, will choose, to make His name rest there.” HKB”Hinstructs Yisrael: 'ולקחת מראשית כל פרי האדמה אשר תביא מארצך' . Letus expound: ' ולקחת '—you must learn a vital lesson— “lekach”—fromthe “first” yield of “every fruit of the earth.” When those fruits were yetseeds deep in the earth; they could not grow or sprout until they decayed intoa state of virtual nothingness— ״אין״ . In similar fashion, if you wish toremain in EretzYisrael, you must constantly humble yourselves, which is a type ofnullification and expression of nothingness. You must acknowledge how far youare still from serving Hashem properly. Only then will you be able to startanew, serving Hashem properly in His royal palace in Eretz Yisrael. Let usadd a valuable detail. When Moshe Rabeinu sent the meraglim to survey the land,he said to them (Bamidbar 13, 20): והתחזקתם ולקחתם מפרי הארץ' '—youshall strengthen yourselves and take from the fruit of the land. According tothe Zohar hakadosh (Shelach 158a), the meraglim did not want to enter the land,because they perceived that they would not maintain their elite status asprinces and leaders in Eretz Yisrael. This motivated them to speak ill of EretzYisrael, so that they would maintain thestatus of princes that they held in the midbar. In other words, the meraglim'sfailure is attributable to the klipah of arrogance— “ga'avah”; they feared thatthey would lose their prominence. Thus, itseems that this is what Moshe was hinting to the meraglim: ' והתחזקתם'—fortify yourselves against the yetzer of “ga'avah” that instills in youthe fear of losing authority and control; ' ולקחתם '—learn a vitallesson (“lekach”); ' —'מפרי הארץ from the fruit whose seeds cannotgrow and produce within the depths of the earth until they decay and achieve astate of nothingness. You, too,must fortify yourselves by achieving a state of virtual nothingness by totallyrelinquishing your prominent status as princes. By doing so, you will achieveyour complete tikun in Olam HaZeh and rise higher and higher in the service ofHashem. We cannow suggest the following. After the original generation of the midbar alldied—who were influenced by the meraglim, failing to learn the lessonconcerning the midah of humility from the fruit of the land—Moshe announced totheir children who were about to enter the land: “It will be when you enter theland that Hashem, your G-d, gives you as an inheritance, and you takepossession of it, and dwell in it.” He waswarning them that if they intend to enter the land and to prosper and survivein it, and not to suffer the fate of their fathers, who were not allowed toenter the land: 'ולקחת מראשית כל פרי האדמה' —be sure to learn thislesson (“lekach”) from the first yields of the fruits of the land—in contrastto their fathers who neglected to heed Moshe's warning: 'והתחזקתם ולקחתם מפריהארץ' —fortify yourselves and take (learn a lesson) from the fruit of theland. Thelesson relates to the avodah of the month of אלו'ל , whose name is formedby the two spellings of the word “lo”-- ל'א and ל'ו . As wehave explained, it is incumbent upon us to achieve a state of nothingnessthrough the midah of humility; we must acknowledge that due to our behavior, weare the embodiment of ' ולא אנחנו עמו '—we do not truly deserve to beHis people. Yet, withthis acknowledgment, we are able to renew ourselves through total teshuvah andreclaim the status of ' ולו אנחנו עמו '. In this merit, we willfinally deserve to be redeemed from the trials and tribulations of galus; aswe've learned, galus is the void and nothingness that must precede theflourishing growth of the future geulah—swiftly, in our times! Amen.

23 Tamuz | Day 242 | Leap Year The Effect of the “Exile of the Shechinah”: Severed from the divine source–and surviving to tell the tale -- Can you spare four minutes a day to gain deeper insight into yourself, your soul, your spiritual make-up, your personal purpose, and how to enjoy a meaningful relationship with G-d? If yes, Let's Talk Tanya. Tanya, the seminal work of Chabad Chasidism, is the personal owner's manual for the Jew who seeks to serve G-d and live a life suffused with holiness, purpose, and joy. Let's Talk Tanya is a daily series that attempts to translate the Tanya into resonant and relevant language Tanya is divided into daily portions. Following this regimen, one concludes the Tanya every year. Let's Talk Tanya, in 4 minutes on average, briefly reviews the day's segment, conveys its basic ideas, and zooms in on one large idea. To watch, listen, or subscribe to Let's Talk Tanya: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkTanya Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3uFNrie Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BqG9Tm Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3FMnvrs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalktanya/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LetsTalkTanya www.letstalktanya.com To donate or for dedication opportunities, please visit letstalktanya.com/donate or reach us at contact@letstalktanya.com Have Tanya questions? Submit questions for possible inclusion in a future Tanya Q&A Segment: letstalktanya@gmail.com __ The full text of the daily Tanya is available at: www.Chabad.org/DailyTanya

A new mishnah: How far one must distance smelly industries from a town? For example, a tannery. In part, it may depend on which way the wind blows. Which leads into a discussion of where the Shechinah is, and what direction should we pray (hint: it's a machloket). Plus, where to pray if you want wisdom, or, alternatively, wealth. Also, another new mishnah on keeping this distance between a tree and a cistern.

Although the Shechinah is omnipresent, we face Jerusalem in prayer because of its unique properties in channeling our prayer to Hashem and His Beracha to us.Source Sheet

Chof-Vov Sivan (21:42)

התוכן כשנשאל נשיא דורנו איך מתאים שמצד א' מודיע ש"לאלתר לתשובה לאלתר לגאולה"‏ – ‏שהגאולה באה מיד, ומצד שני ה"ה מתכנן לבנות בנינים עבור ישיבות וחדרים וכו'?! ענה: "כבר הי' לעולמים"! בעת מסעות בנ"י במדבר העמידו את המשכן גם באותן חניות שהיו שם רק לילה או יום אחד! [ראה מ"ש ברביעי דפ' בהעלותך], ומזה ההוראה שכ"ז שיהודי נמצא בגלות, אפי' לעוד רגע אחד, עליו לעסוק בכל ה"שטורעם" וכו'. ואדרבה: זה גופא תזרז את הגאולה שתבוא מוקדם יותר ואפי' ברגע! ועל השאלה לאחרי כ"כ שנים בגלות מה משנה עוד רגע אחד?... הנה בהתחשב עם העובדה שכ"ז שבנ"י הם בגלות, הנה ה"שכינה" ועמו רבבות המלאכים, וכל נשמות בנ"י של כל הדורות‏ – ‏נמצאים גם בגלות, מובן שאפי' רגע אחד שהגאולה תבוא מוקדם יותר הוא זמן ארוך ביותר בכמות ובאיכות! ובאמת‏ – ‏ילדים לא ישאלו שאלה זו, הבעי' היא עם המבוגרים ה"בעלי שכל"...‏משיחת ט"ו בשבט ה'תשמ"א ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=19-06-2024 Synopsis The nasi of generation was asked how he was publicizing the idea of “L'Alter L'Teshuva, L'alter L'Geulah” on the one hand – i.e., that Moshiach is coming now – but on the other hand he was making plans for buildings and yeshivas etc. that would take years to complete? He explained that this has already been done long ago: When the Jewish people were in the desert, they set up the Mishkan every time they came to a new place, even if they were staying there for just one night or one day! [See revi'i of Behaalosecha]. The lesson is that as long as a Jew is in exile, even for just one more moment, he must work with the fullest energy to bring Moshiach, and this will cause Moshiach to come a moment sooner. And to the question, after so many years in exile, what difference does one more moment make?...When you consider the fact that as long as the Jewish people are in exile, the Shechinah, along with tens of thousands of angels, and all the souls of the Jewish people throughout all generations, all remain in exile, too, it is clear that even one moment is a very long time both in quantity and quality! This is a question that children wouldn't ask; the problem is the adults and “intellectuals”....Excerpt from sichah of Tu B'Shevat 5741 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=19-06-2024

Hey Sivan - Erev Shavuos (24:40)

1 Sivan | Day 190 | Leap Year The Garment that Enclothes the Shechinah: The Torah as mediator between the Shechinah and creation -- Can you spare four minutes a day to gain deeper insight into yourself, your soul, your spiritual make-up, your personal purpose, and how to enjoy a meaningful relationship with G-d? If yes, Let's Talk Tanya. Tanya, the seminal work of Chabad Chasidism, is the personal owner's manual for the Jew who seeks to serve G-d and live a life suffused with holiness, purpose, and joy. Let's Talk Tanya is a daily series that attempts to translate the Tanya into resonant and relevant language Tanya is divided into daily portions. Following this regimen, one concludes the Tanya every year. Let's Talk Tanya, in 4 minutes on average, briefly reviews the day's segment, conveys its basic ideas, and zooms in on one large idea. To watch, listen, or subscribe to Let's Talk Tanya: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkTanya Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3uFNrie Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BqG9Tm Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3FMnvrs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalktanya/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LetsTalkTanya www.letstalktanya.com To donate or for dedication opportunities, please visit letstalktanya.com/donate or reach us at contact@letstalktanya.com Have Tanya questions? Submit questions for possible inclusion in a future Tanya Q&A Segment: letstalktanya@gmail.com __ The full text of the daily Tanya is available at: www.Chabad.org/DailyTanya

29 Iyar | Day 189 | Leap Year The Intensity of the Shechinah: Why the Shechinah needs a garment -- Can you spare four minutes a day to gain deeper insight into yourself, your soul, your spiritual make-up, your personal purpose, and how to enjoy a meaningful relationship with G-d? If yes, Let's Talk Tanya. Tanya, the seminal work of Chabad Chasidism, is the personal owner's manual for the Jew who seeks to serve G-d and live a life suffused with holiness, purpose, and joy. Let's Talk Tanya is a daily series that attempts to translate the Tanya into resonant and relevant language Tanya is divided into daily portions. Following this regimen, one concludes the Tanya every year. Let's Talk Tanya, in 4 minutes on average, briefly reviews the day's segment, conveys its basic ideas, and zooms in on one large idea. To watch, listen, or subscribe to Let's Talk Tanya: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkTanya Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3uFNrie Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BqG9Tm Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3FMnvrs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalktanya/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LetsTalkTanya www.letstalktanya.com To donate or for dedication opportunities, please visit letstalktanya.com/donate or reach us at contact@letstalktanya.com Have Tanya questions? Submit questions for possible inclusion in a future Tanya Q&A Segment: letstalktanya@gmail.com __ The full text of the daily Tanya is available at: www.Chabad.org/DailyTanya

28 Iyar | Day 188 | Leap Year Defining the “Shechinah”: Mediating between a simple G-d and a complex creation -- Can you spare four minutes a day to gain deeper insight into yourself, your soul, your spiritual make-up, your personal purpose, and how to enjoy a meaningful relationship with G-d? If yes, Let's Talk Tanya. Tanya, the seminal work of Chabad Chasidism, is the personal owner's manual for the Jew who seeks to serve G-d and live a life suffused with holiness, purpose, and joy. Let's Talk Tanya is a daily series that attempts to translate the Tanya into resonant and relevant language Tanya is divided into daily portions. Following this regimen, one concludes the Tanya every year. Let's Talk Tanya, in 4 minutes on average, briefly reviews the day's segment, conveys its basic ideas, and zooms in on one large idea. To watch, listen, or subscribe to Let's Talk Tanya: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkTanya Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3uFNrie Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BqG9Tm Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3FMnvrs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalktanya/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LetsTalkTanya www.letstalktanya.com To donate or for dedication opportunities, please visit letstalktanya.com/donate or reach us at contact@letstalktanya.com Have Tanya questions? Submit questions for possible inclusion in a future Tanya Q&A Segment: letstalktanya@gmail.com __ The full text of the daily Tanya is available at: www.Chabad.org/DailyTanya

24 Iyar | Day 184 | Leap Year Understanding the “Resting of the Shechinah”: What makes certain places holier than others? -- Can you spare four minutes a day to gain deeper insight into yourself, your soul, your spiritual make-up, your personal purpose, and how to enjoy a meaningful relationship with G-d? If yes, Let's Talk Tanya. Tanya, the seminal work of Chabad Chasidism, is the personal owner's manual for the Jew who seeks to serve G-d and live a life suffused with holiness, purpose, and joy. Let's Talk Tanya is a daily series that attempts to translate the Tanya into resonant and relevant language Tanya is divided into daily portions. Following this regimen, one concludes the Tanya every year. Let's Talk Tanya, in 4 minutes on average, briefly reviews the day's segment, conveys its basic ideas, and zooms in on one large idea. To watch, listen, or subscribe to Let's Talk Tanya: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkTanya Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3uFNrie Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BqG9Tm Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3FMnvrs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalktanya/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LetsTalkTanya www.letstalktanya.com To donate or for dedication opportunities, please visit letstalktanya.com/donate or reach us at contact@letstalktanya.com Have Tanya questions? Submit questions for possible inclusion in a future Tanya Q&A Segment: letstalktanya@gmail.com __ The full text of the daily Tanya is available at: www.Chabad.org/DailyTanya

A powerful week and time to go with a Broken Heart

The Mishkan was finally complete. The nation looked at the magnificent work with great joy, and Moshe was proud. So proud, in fact, that he did something that he only did once more– just before his death: he blessed the entire nation. Actually, the erection of a Mishkan was the greatest blessing in itself. Hashem had promised the Jewish nation in Parshas Terumah, “Build me a Mishkan— and I will dwell among them” (Exodus 25:8). But Moshe felt that he, too, would add a blessing. וַיַּ֨רְא מֹשֶׁ֜ה אֶת־כׇּל־הַמְּלָאכָ֗ה וְהִנֵּה֙ עָשׂ֣וּ אֹתָ֔הּ כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר צִוָּ֥ה יְהֹוָ֖ה כֵּ֣ן עָשׂ֑וּ וַיְבָ֥רֶךְ אֹתָ֖ם מֹשֶֽׁה׃ {פ} And when Moses saw that they had performed all the tasks—as יהוה had commanded, so they had done—Moses blessed them. https://www.sefaria.org/Exodus.39.43 והנה עשו…כן עשו, and behold they had done it…so they had done. The additional word והנה in this verse alludes to the speed with which the Tabernacle was built, something that was very pleasing to Moses when he looked at the components the people presented him with. https://www.sefaria.org/Or_HaChaim_on_Exodus.39.43.1 עוד ירצה באומרו עשו אותה לשון תיקון שתקנו אותה כמצטרך, ועוד מודיע שהשכיל בה שעשאוה כאשר צוה ה' בפרטי המשפט, והוא אומרו כאשר וגו' כן עשו. The addition of the word אותה in the line עשו אותה, testifies to the quality of the work. The artisans had put to use all their intelligence in constructing these parts and the result had proved successful. https://www.sefaria.org/Or_HaChaim_on_Exodus.39.43.2 עוד ירצה על פי דבריהם ז'ל (זבחים ס'ב.) כי יש פרטי המצות שאינם לעיכוב אלא למצוה ומנו חכמים דברים המעכבים זה את זה, והודיע הכתוב בכפל המעשה לומר שעשו כל אשר צוה אפילו דברים שאינם אלא למצוה מן המובחר: If we follow the approach of the Talmud Zevachim 62 that every commandment contains details which are not mandatory but which are desirable, the Torah tells us that the artisans performed even all those details which were not mandatory. This explains why the Torah repeated the word עשו, they did, i.e. the artisans did both what was mandatory and what was in effect optional. https://www.sefaria.org/Or_HaChaim_on_Exodus.39.43.3 ויברך אותם משה. טעם שהוצרך לומר משה ולא סמך על זכרונו בסמוך, לומר לא תהיה ברכה זו קלה בעיניך כי משה איש האלהים ברכם ודבר גדול הודיע הכתוב בדבר זה, ולטעם זה הוא שהודיע הכתוב ואמר ויברך אותם וזולת היות משה אין התורה מגדת אם יברך אדם לחבירו: ויברך אותם משה, Moses blessed them. The reason the Torah wrote the name Moses instead of simply 'he blessed them,' (seeing that his name was mentioned at the beginning of our verse) is to teach us not to take this blessing lightly. It is something very special to be blessed by a man of G'd such as Moses. If the people had been blessed by someone of lesser stature the Torah would not have recorded this as something we have to know so many thousands of years later. Normally, the Torah could have written משה ברך אותם, or: הוא ברך אותם. By placing the name Moses at the end of the line the Torah taught us the significance of being blessed by someone of Moses' standing. https://www.sefaria.org/Or_HaChaim_on_Exodus.39.43.4 ויברך אתם משה. אָמַר לָהֶם יְהִי רָצוֹן שֶׁתִּשְׁרֶה שְׁכִינָה בְמַעֲשֵׂה יְדֵיכֶם, וִיהִי נֹעַם ה' אֱלֹהֵינוּ עָלֵינוּ וְגוֹ', וְהוּא אֶחָד מִי'א מִזְמוֹרִים שֶׁבִּתְפִלָּה לְמֹשֶׁה (ספרא): ויברך אתם משה AND MOSES BLESSED THEM — He said to them “May it be the will of God that His Shechinah rest upon the work of your hands; ‘and let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us and establish Thou the work of our hands upon us'” (Psalms 90:17.) (Sifra, Shemini, Mechilta d'Miluim 2 15) This (from ויהי נועם onward) is part of one of the eleven Psalms (90—100) that are in the section beginning with, תפלה למשה; (Numbers Rabbah 12:9). https://www.sefaria.org/Rashi_on_Exodus.39.43.1 וִיהִ֤י ׀ נֹ֤עַם אֲדֹנָ֥י אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ עָ֫לֵ֥ינוּ וּמַעֲשֵׂ֣ה יָ֭דֵינוּ כּוֹנְנָ֥ה עָלֵ֑ינוּ וּֽמַעֲשֵׂ֥ה יָ֝דֵ֗ינוּ כּוֹנְנֵֽהוּ׃ May the favor of the Lord, our God, be upon us;let the work of our hands prosper,O prosper the work of our hands! https://www.sefaria.org/Psalms.90.17 כוננהו. כונן אותו, ושני פעמים ומעשה ידינו כוננהו א' על מלאכת המשכן שבירכן לישראל והתפלל שתשרה שכינה במעשה ידיהם במשכן ואחת שתהא ברכה במעשה ידיהם: establish it Establish it. The two times “and the work of our hands establish” [are mentioned are for the following purposes]: One is for the work of the Tabernacle, when he blessed Israel and prayed that the Shechinah should rest on the work of their hands in the Tabernacle, and one is that there should be a blessing in the work of their hands. https://www.sefaria.org/Rashi_on_Psalms.90.17.3 And Beautiful thought by Rabbi Mordechai Kamenetzky At first it seems that Moshe is reiterating the promise that Hashem Himself made. Hashem had promised to dwell in the midst of the Sanctuary that the Jewish nation would build. Why, then did Moshe repeat G-d's promise as a blessing? Is he blessing them that Hashem should keep His word? Or is he perhaps bestowing a more powerful message? A man once approached Rabbi Yehuda Assad for advice. “There is an old, run-down store in the downtown area of the city. I can get it a very reasonable price. I think that with my marketing skills I may be able to turn that location into a profitable venture. Do you think I should buy it?” Rav Assad made a face. “I don't think that it would be prudent to enter that part of the city for a business venture.” The man left somewhat dejected. A few days later another man entered the Rabbi's study with the identical question about the same property. “There is an old, run-down store in the downtown area of the city. I can get it a very reasonable price. I think that with my marketing skills, and of course with Hashem's help, I may be able to turn that location into a profitable venture. Do you think I should buy it?” This time Rabbi Assad nodded in approval. “I think you should make a go of it. I have no doubts that it will be a success.” When word got out that the Rabbi was behind this new endeavor, the first man stormed into his study quite upset. “Why did the you tell me not to buy the property and then tell my friend just the opposite?” he demanded. “My dear student,” answered the Rabbi, “there is a great difference. Your friend took in a partner. He said that with the help of Hashem he could make a go of it. When someone includes Hashem in his plans, I am sure that he will succeed!” For the first time since the exodus the Jews had become accomplished craftsman, artisans, tailors, and contractors. They built a magnificent edifice in the wilderness. Moshe knew that a feeling of self-gratification might accompany their accomplishments. Perhaps they may begin to think that it was their wisdom, their skills and only their abilities that made this beautifulMishkanpossible. So he blessed them with words that were meant to dissuade any such delusion. “May Hashem's presence rest in your handiwork.” Of course Hashem promised that he would dwell in theMishkan. Moshe's question was, “would the Jews let him in?” Would they make him a partner? Would they recognizeHashemas a significant factor even in the physical handiwork that they themselves had wrought? To that end, Moshe's blessing incorporated the standard for every action, accomplishment, and success that anyone achieves. May Hashem be a part of your success. May the Shechina rest upon your handiwork. ובמדרש וירא משה את כל המלאכה זו מלאכת בראשית, את כל מלאכת המשכן לא נאמר אלא להודיעך ששקולה מלאכת המשכן כנגד מעשה בראשית, מיד ויברך אותם משה, מה ברכה ברכן אמר יהי רצון שתשרה שכינה במעשה ידיכם מיד אמר (תהילים צ׳:י״ז) ויהי נועם ה' אלהינו עלינו ומעשה ידינו כוננה עלינו מפני שתחלתו (שם) תפלה למשה איש האלהים. וטעם מעשה ידינו נשיאות כפים שעשה אהרן ביום ההקמה שזה לשון עלינו, ומעשה ידינו כוננהו על ההצלחה במעשה ידיהם ולא כדעת רבי דוד קמחי ז'ל שפי' שהוא לשון כפול. A Midrashic approach (Tanchuma Pekudey 11): The words “Moses saw all the work,” refers to the מעשה בראשית, the creation of the universe; the Torah deliberately omitted adding the words מלאכת המשכן, “the work of the Tabernacle,” in order to teach us that this construction of the Tabernacle was equivalent in a sense to the construction of the universe itself. Immediately after Moses observed this he blessed the people saying: “may the Presence of the Lord, the Shechinah, come to rest on the work of your hands.” He continued immediately with the words of Psalm 90,17: “may the favor of the Lord, our G'd, be upon us; let the work of your hands prosper, O prosper the work of our hands.” The reason these words were appropriate is that the Psalm commences with the words “a prayer of Moses, the man of G'd.” The meaning of the words: “the work of our hands” is a reference to the priestly blessing bestowed upon the people by Aaron on the day the Tabernacle was put up. This is why the word עלינו “upon us,” Moses including himself, was appropriate. Finally, the last words in this blessing, the words ומעשה ידינו כוננהו, refer to the enduring success of the work the people had accomplished. This does not agree with the opinion of R' David Kimchi (רד'ק) who views these words as a repetition of what Moses had said before in order to reinforce his wish. https://www.sefaria.org/Rabbeinu_Bahya,_Shemot_39.43.2 בשבת אנו זוכים לתוספת קדושה בכל תחומי החיים, ברוח ובחומר, בתפילה ובסעודות, והמגמה להמשיך את הארת השבת לימות החול. ובאר האר'י ז'ל, שעל ידי אמירת 'ויהי נועם' (תהלים צ, יז – צא, טז) בתפילת ערבית של מוצאי שבת, הננו ממשיכים את תוספת הקדושה הרוחנית של השבת לימות החול, ומבקשים, שנועם ה' ישרה על מעשה ידינו. ועל ידי סעודת 'מלווה מלכה', אנו ממשיכים את הארת הקדושה לאכילה של כל השבוע. On Shabbat we are blessed with additional holiness in all areas of life, material and spiritual, as expressed through prayer and meals. Our goal is to extend the light of Shabbat to the weekdays. Arizal explains that by saying Vi-yhi No'am (Tehilim 90:17–91:16) in Ma'ariv on Saturday night, we extend the additional spiritual holiness of Shabbat to the weekdays, and ask that God's grace rest upon all our endeavors. Through melaveh malka we extend the light of holiness to our eating all week. https://www.sefaria.org/Peninei_Halakhah,_Shabbat.7.7.3 פסוק 'ויהי נועם', יש בו כונות עמוקות ונשגבות, וצריך שתכוין לפחות בפשוטן של דברים, דכונתו על פי הזוהר הוא: אף על פי שאין אנחנו יודעים לכוין בסוד המצוות והתפילות, השם יתברך הוא ישלים כונתינו, ויעלה עלינו כאילו כונו בכל הכונות הראויות לכוין, ועל ידי כן מעשינו במצוות ועקימת שפתינו בתפילות, תהיה כוננה לעלות למעלה לעשות פעולתה, ובסידור רבינו הרש'ש ז'ל מבואר, שצריך לכוין בפסוק זה, שאם חטאנו וגרמנו לסלק אור הקדושה שנמשכה עלינו על ידי מעשים טובים, הנה אתה האל ברחמיך תכונן ותתקן לאותם מעשים טובים, ותחזור להמשיך עלינו אור אותה הקדושה, שתי כונות פשוטות אלו יכוין האדם בכל פעם שיאמר פסוק זה קודם כל מצוה ועסק התורה, ויש מדקדקים לכפול בכל פעם פסוק זה, כדי לכוין כונה אחת באמירה ראשונה, וכונה אחת באמירה שניה, והוא מנהג יפה, משום דבלאו הכי יש טעם בפעמיים, ובכל קהילות ישראל נוהגים להוסיף ביום טוב מזמור של אותו יום טוב, אך החסידים בבית אל לא נהגו לאומרו: https://www.sefaria.org/Ben_Ish_Hai,_Halachot_1st_Year,_Vayigash_6.1

Yahrtzeit Yomi #971!! כו אדר (ראשון) Frau Sarah Schenirer Mother Of Generations שרה בת ר׳ בצלאל שענירער אשת רב יצחק לאנדא (1883 - 1935) ------------------------------------------- She was a dedicated educational and social activist, an extraordinary teacher and an exceptional writer. Sarah Schenirer, zichronah l'vracha, was one of the most important figures in the history of Jewish education. Schenirer, a seamstress from Kraków, saw the urgent need for a system of formal Jewish education for girls, an innovation that was necessary to stem the tide of the Haskalah movement which lured many Jewish girls away from the ideals of the Torah. The youngest of nine children, Frau Schenirer founded Bais Yaakov in 1918, but not without first overcoming some considerably substantial societal and political obstacles. In his later years, a group of men came to the home of the Chofetz Chaim ZTL to inform him about a new breach in the ramparts of Torah tradition: the Bais Yaakov women's seminary that had been established in Kraków. They argued that the Torah forbids all such innovations and cited the Gemara (Sotah 20a) as proof to their position. While they were trying to persuade the Chofetz Chaim to condemn the seminary, a second group arrived to ask for his blessing for the same institution. The first group was confident that they had proven conclusively that the existence of such a seminary was strictly forbidden, and they were confident that the elderly sage would denounce the newcomers in no uncertain terms. His response, however, was the exact opposite of what they had expected. “Oy,” he bemoaned, “such a holy undertaking, and I have no part in it?!” With the blessings of great Torah leaders such as the Imrei Emes, the Belzer Rebbe, the Chofetz Chaim and Rav Elchonon Wasserman, Frau Schenirer opened her first Bais Yaakov school in Kraków in 1918 with a class of 25 girls. From these humble beginnings, her school expanded into an educational network that – at the time of her passing – boasted more than 200 schools attended by some 25,000 students all across Eastern and Central Europe!! She was nifteres after a devastating illness at the young age of 52, on a Friday afternoon as she gazed at the Shabbos candles she had just lit. Before the Jewish people received the Torah, Hashem gives Moshe instructions on how to teach His children: כֹּה תֹאמַר לְבֵית יַעֲקֹב וְתַגֵּיד לִבְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל (Shemos 19:3). Aren't the “House of Yaakov” and the “Children of Yisroel” one and the same? Rashi tells us that in fact the verse refers to two groups within the nation. “Bais Yaakov” refers to the women, while “Bnei Yisroel” refers to the men. Moshe taught the general principles of the Torah to the Jewish women, the “Bais Yaakov”, after which he learned the minutiae of the laws with the men. It is this distinct differentiation that helps us define the unique roles which men and women possess in Jewish life. Yeshaya HaNavi (2:5) says it clearly: בֵּית יַעֲקֹב לְכוּ וְנֵלְכָה בְּאוֹר ה – Bais Yaakov, come let us walk in the light of Hashem. It is the Bais Yaakov, the women, who lead the way for their husbands and children, and maintain the spiritual light of our people. In the words of Frau Sarah Schenirer, “…because it is the Jewish mothers and teachers who raise the next generation, only they can make the children love the Torah; it is they who guarantee the spiritual survival of the Jewish nation and, contrary to popular belief, the expression “Bais Yaakov” does not tell the Jewish woman that her place is at home, but rather that the Jewish woman IS the home. One must remember that in Yiddishkeit, the home is seen as something more than just a shelter for people. It is also the representation of the mishkan in which the Shechinah resides.” [see WhatsApp Chat for more] ----------------------------------- Share the Yahrtzeit Yomi link with your contacts!! https://chat.whatsapp.com/JimbwNtBaX31vmRDdnO3yk To dedicate or sponsor, please contact 917-841-5059

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25 Cheshvan | Day 332 Circumventing Circulatory Issues: How our infighting causes the Shechinah to be ill -- Can you spare four minutes a day to gain deeper insight into yourself, your soul, your spiritual make-up, your personal purpose, and how to enjoy a meaningful relationship with G-d? If yes, Let's Talk Tanya. Tanya, the seminal work of Chabad Chasidism, is the personal owner's manual for the Jew who seeks to serve G-d and live a life suffused with holiness, purpose, and joy. Let's Talk Tanya is a daily series that attempts to translate the Tanya into resonant and relevant language Tanya is divided into daily portions. Following this regimen, one concludes the Tanya every year. Let's Talk Tanya, in 4 minutes on average, briefly reviews the day's segment, conveys its basic ideas, and zooms in on one large idea. To watch, listen, or subscribe to Let's Talk Tanya: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkTanya Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3uFNrie Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BqG9Tm Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3FMnvrs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalktanya/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LetsTalkTanya www.letstalktanya.com To donate or for dedication opportunities, please visit letstalktanya.com/donate or reach us at contact@letstalktanya.com Have Tanya questions? Submit questions for possible inclusion in a future Tanya Q&A Segment: letstalktanya@gmail.com __ The full text of the daily Tanya is available at: www.Chabad.org/DailyTanya

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22 Tishrei | Day 299 Pre- and Post-Davening Chats: Properly respecting the Shechinah's presence -- Can you spare four minutes a day to gain deeper insight into yourself, your soul, your spiritual make-up, your personal purpose, and how to enjoy a meaningful relationship with G-d? If yes, Let's Talk Tanya. Tanya, the seminal work of Chabad Chasidism, is the personal owner's manual for the Jew who seeks to serve G-d and live a life suffused with holiness, purpose, and joy. Let's Talk Tanya is a daily series that attempts to translate the Tanya into resonant and relevant language Tanya is divided into daily portions. Following this regimen, one concludes the Tanya every year. Let's Talk Tanya, in 4 minutes on average, briefly reviews the day's segment, conveys its basic ideas, and zooms in on one large idea. To watch, listen, or subscribe to Let's Talk Tanya: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkTanya Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3uFNrie Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BqG9Tm Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3FMnvrs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalktanya/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LetsTalkTanya www.letstalktanya.com To donate or for dedication opportunities, please visit letstalktanya.com/donate or reach us at contact@letstalktanya.com Have Tanya questions? Submit questions for possible inclusion in a future Tanya Q&A Segment: letstalktanya@gmail.com __ The full text of the daily Tanya is available at: www.Chabad.org/DailyTanya