Episode 287- 9 Elul (Leap Year) - What Is Work?

In today's episode we discuss how Avraham's attribute of Chessed in relation to the Supernal Attribute of Chessed can be likened to the relationship between the ashes of a burnt piece of wood to the wood or tree itself. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 15. Music by Shoshannah.   Follow us on:  Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, InstagramTo sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: [email protected] Support the show

In today's episode we begin a discussion in which we come to understand how we can come to understand G-d (somewhat) through studying the spiritual make up of Man. Iggeres HaKodesh, beginning of Epistle 15. Music by Shoshannah.   Follow us on:  Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, InstagramTo sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: [email protected] Support the show

This is a special series in honor of Elul focusing on Prayer, based on Kuntres Hatefilla (Tract on Prayer) by the Rebbe Rashab ( Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneerson)In today's episode we discuss how many Chassidim (especially younger Chassidim) make the mistake of trying to come up with innovative insights about the words of prayer which excite them while they pray and think that this is what is meant by meditating (practicing Hisbonenus) during prayer, which is not the case.  Kuntres HaTefilla, Chapter 3.Music by Shoshannah.   Follow us on:  Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, InstagramTo sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: [email protected] Support the showSupport the show

In today's episode we discuss how a renewed and higher Light shines every year on Rosh Hashanah. Iggeres HaKodesh, end of Epistle 14. Music by Shoshannah.   Follow us on:  Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, InstagramTo sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: [email protected] Support the show

In today's episode we begin discussing a letter the Alter Rebbe wrote to his Chassidim, asking him to be just as passionate about giving to a fund that was established to raise money for the land of Israel as they were when the fund was first established. Iggeres HaKodesh, Beginning of Epistle 14. Music by Shoshannah.   Follow us on:  Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, InstagramTo sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: [email protected] Support the show

In today's episode we discuss how some Jewish souls are rooted in Chessed and some are rooted in Gevurah, however regardless, all Jews have Chessed, whether overt or covert, and this Chessed is by nature infinite for every Jew, which is something every Jew should tap into to arouse Hashem's Infinite Chessed (Rav Chessed). Iggeres HaKodesh, Epistle 13.Music by Shoshannah.   Follow us on:  Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, InstagramTo sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: [email protected] Support the show

In today's episode we discuss how the "Service/Work" of Tzedaka produces a stronger effect than the "Act" of Tzedaka. Iggeres HaKodesh, end of Epistle 12. Music by Shoshannah.   Follow us on:  Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, InstagramTo sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: [email protected] Support the show

This is a special series in honor of Elul focusing on Prayer, based on Kuntres Hatefilla (Tract on Prayer) by the Rebbe Rashab ( Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneerson)In today's episode we discuss how learning Chassidus before prayer is not itself the practice of meditation (Hisbonenus). Rather the learning should serve as a preparation for meditating in a deep way during the prayer itself.  Kuntres HaTefilla, Chapter 2. Music by Shoshannah.   Follow us on:  Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, InstagramTo sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: [email protected] Support the showSupport the show

In today's episode we begin to explore the difference between the Act of Tzedaka vs. the Work or Service of Tzedaka.Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 12.Music by Shoshannah.   Follow us on:  Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, InstagramTo sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: [email protected] Support the show

This is a special series in honor of Elul focusing on Prayer, based on Kuntres Hatefilla (Tract on Prayer) by the Rebbe Rashab ( Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneerson)In today's episode we discuss the virtue of Hisbonenus - i.e. Intellectual Meditation upon G-dly concepts, specifically meditation that focuses on G-d's Greatness which leads to "Gazing at the Preciousness of the King". Kuntres HaTefilla, Chapter 1. Music by Shoshannah.   Follow us on:  Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, InstagramTo sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: [email protected] Support the showSupport the show