POPULARITY
Categories
Rabbi Kaufmann- Part 2: Tanya Chapter 26 by Mayanot
Rabbi Kaufmann- Part 1: Tanya Chapter 26 by Mayanot
What if someone unwittingly ate forbidden food with the intention of serving Hashem—and even used the energy derived from that food to fuel their Torah study and prayer? Can this energy rise to holiness and become clothed within the words of Torah and prayer?The vitality within forbidden foods is intrinsically tied to the three completely impure kelipot, meaning it cannot be elevated to holiness, no matter how pure one's intentions. This reflects the Torah's definition of assur—“tied up”—an objective reality that renders these foods inherently bound to impurity.Permissible foods, by contrast, draw their vitality from kelipat nogah and can be elevated to holiness when approached with proper intent. However, indulging in them solely for self-gratification temporarily drags them into impurity, leaving a lasting imprint even after a person realigns themselves with holiness. This residual impurity requires chibut hakever, the “beating of the grave,” to divest the body of its attachment to worldly pleasures.
Everything comes from G-d. But how?
Learning again lkovod the special time #shovavim Lessons in Tanya Chapter 28 we get the opportunity to be real with External Thoughts During Avodas Hashem, Torah, Prayer... The Baal Hatanya's advice is to ignore these thoughts and channel the tension created by the Animal Soul to ignite the G-dly Soul with even more Joy & Strong Focus... The cover pic is a powerful ✨️ moment at our wedding Chanukah 2001...
G-d hides Himself from creation so we can exist.