Spreading the Springs | Conversations in Chassidus

Rabbi Yossi Garelik is the Rov and Mashpia of Anshei Lubavitch, a vibrant Shul and community in Crown Heights.For the past 16 years, Rabbi Garelik has been giving a daily Shiur in Hemshech Ayin-Beis. In this conversation, Rabbi Garelik discusses the history of this famous Hemshech, offering fascinating insight into its background and buildup.Paralleling the progression of Nigleh from Chumash through Rambam, Rabbi Garelik shows how Chassidus as well, from Tanya through Ayin-Beis, progresses in its exploration of Elokus.We also discuss how Avodah and Bitul are inherently embedded into the core of the Haskolo of Chassidus, contrasting the tragic story of "Der Volpa" with that of the conception of Ayin-Beis by the Rebbe Rashab.Music in this podcast is used with the permission of חב"ד מיוזיק and Shmuel Allouche. https://youtu.be/V8uORRQd3iI?si=hP_yakuyQJfSc9DL

Rabbi Yaakov Wagner is the Menahel in Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim in Morristown, New Jersey.In this conversation, Rabbi Wagner shares his discovery of Chassidus growing up in a Litvishe Yeshiva, the balance between learning through immersion vs. independent discovery and why those are both important.Gleaning from the process of how a Tiferes Bochur grows in his learning of Chassidus, Rabbi Wagner demonstrates how someone who grew up learning Chassidus could, and must, rediscover the relevance of Chassidus in his own, personal life as well.Music in this podcast is used with the permission of חב"ד מיוזיק and Shmuel Allouche. https://youtu.be/V8uORRQd3iI?si=hP_yakuyQJfSc9DL

Rabbi Avrohom Glick is a mashpia and Educator sent by theRebbe to Melbourne Australia. For over 55 years he was a teacher, principal and beloved mashpia, inspiring thousands with his clear explanation and personal example.In this conversation, we talk about the Alter Rebbe's famous Moshol of "Hamelech Basadeh", the Rebbe's revolution in the Moshol, and how it brings out Chassidus's core philosophy of Dirah Batachtonim, for the Avodah of the entire year.Music in this podcast is used with the permission of חב"ד מיוזיק and Shmuel Allouche. https://youtu.be/V8uORRQd3iI?si=hP_yakuyQJfSc9DL

Rabbi Gavriel Levin is a Mashpia and Maggid Shiur in Mesivta of Postville (Beis Sholom), renowned for his fascinating Shiurim, Q&A sessions, and the warm connection that he builds with his Bochurim.In this conversation, we discuss his project of gathering Tanya's answers to life's questions, and what he believes is the central point of Tanya.Along the way Rabbi Levin shares beautiful stories of Eltere Chassidim and learning Chassidus, and some relevant Mesholim that he uses for concepts in Chassidus, such as "Memalei" and "Sovev". Music in this podcast is used with the permission of חב"ד מיוזיק and Shmuel Allouche. https://youtu.be/V8uORRQd3iI?si=hP_yakuyQJfSc9DL

Rabbi Gershon Avtzon is the founder and Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati, as well as a noted lecturer and author.In this conversation, Rabbi Avtzon recalls his days in Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto with Rabbi Akiva Wagner, and reflects on Rabbi Wagner's values that shaped Rabbi Avtzon's vision in his own subsequent opening of a Yeshiva.In this Farbrengen-style conversation, Rabbi Avtzon also shares some stories that gave him an appreciation for the power of Chassidus, and elaborates on the light of Chassidus that infuses the way we live.Music in this podcast is used with the permission of חב"ד מיוזיק and Shmuel Allouche. https://youtu.be/V8uORRQd3iI?si=hP_yakuyQJfSc9DL