Send us a text In today's episode we discuss the deeper meaning behind Man being likened to a tree and what this means for our own self growth and transformation and ultimate purpose in the world. Based on an excerpt from Toras Menach 5722 (15 Shevat Farbrengen). Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show
Send us a text In this bonus episode we discuss the idea of how cultivating an awareness that you are not your thoughts (nor your speech nor your actions), can help you overcome anxiety and life a more proactive life according to Tanya. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show
Send us a text In this lecture, we'll be discussing the deeper spiritual underpinnings of the nations of the world accusations against the Jews of being "occupiers" of the Land of Israel and of stealing the land. Does their claim have any basis? How should we as Jews address these allegations? What is the true root of the Jewish connection to the Land of Israel? These and other questions will be addressed. Based on a Sicha of the Rebbe on the first Rashi of Parshas Breishis, Given in the ...
Send us a text In today's final episode of this series, we discuss how our discussion regarding conquering the Land of Israel relates not only to our own personal Torah learning process but also to the Torah itself and its decent into our world. ------------------------ In this short series of episodes, we'll be discussing the deeper spiritual underpinnings of the nations of the world accusations against the Jews of being "occupiers" of the Land of Israel and of stealing the land. Doe...
Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how a person should not diminish the frequency with which they are habituated to giving Tzedaka, nor the amount they are habituated to give. Iggeres HaKodesh, Epistle 30. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show
Send us a text In today's episode we discuss why the Oral Torah is referred to as "Mother", the study of which, in particular the laws contained therein, reveals the level of "Crown", which surrounds and is higher than the Written Torah, which is referred to as "Father" Iggeres HaKodesh, End of Epistle 29. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the...
Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how doing the practical mitzvos garb the soul with light from Lower Gan Eden, while attaching proper intention to the mitzvos while performing them, allows the soul to ascend to Higher Gan Eden. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 29. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show
Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how the mitzvos can be likened to hollow pillars that elevate our souls to G-d's Attribute of Keter Above. Iggeres Hakodesh, Middle of Epistle 29. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show
Send us a text In today's episode we discuss the connection between Pleasure and Desire and how this relates to the Light of G-d that vests souls when we do Mitzvos. Iggeres Hakodesh, Middle of Epistle 29. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show
Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how the mitzvos serve as garments for us to be able to access G-d's Light without ceasing to exist. Iggeres HaKodesh Beginning of Epistle 29. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show
Send us a text In today's episode we explore the second part of the letter of condolence the Alter Rebbe wrote to Rabbi Levi Yitchak of Berditchov. Iggeres HaKodesh, End of Epistle 28. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show
Send us a text In today's episode we discuss the first part of a letter of condolence which the Alter Rebbe wrote to Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditzchov after the passing of his son R' Meir. Iggeres HaKodesh, Beginning of Epistle 28. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show
Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how the Tzaddik's continues to illuminate his followers after he passes away, even from the higher Neshama level. Iggeres HaKodesh, end of Epistle 27. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show
Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how the impression the Tzaddik makes during their life through their Faith, Awe and Love remains after they pass away and is accessible to their students in a more essential way than it was during their life. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 27. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show
Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how the life of a Tzaddik is never physical but rather is oriented towards Faith, Awe and Love (of G-d). Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 27. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show
Send us a text In today's episode we discuss the second half of the letter of consolation the Alter Rebbe wrote to his Chassidim after the passing of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 27. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show
Send us a text In today's episode we begin discussing a letter of consolation the Alter Rebbe wrote to his followers after the passing of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk. Iggeres HaKodesh, Beginning of Epistle 27. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show
Send us a text In today's episode we discuss what our focus will be in the Messianic Era when all of the fallen sparks have been redeemed. Iggeres HaKodesh, End of Epistle 26. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show
Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how every Jew has the obligation to come up with new Torah insights ("chidushim") and what this accomplishes. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 26. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show
Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how questions stem from klipos and how the study of gemara serves to redeem these klipos from exile. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 26. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show