Likkutei Sichos: Bechukosai

Parshas Bechukosai contains a rebuke of seemingly harsh curses which are actually the loftiest Divine blessings in a hidden form; similarly, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, whose yahrzeit is Lag B’Omer, possesses the unique power through the inner dimension of Torah to decode this reality and reveal that hidden good as tangible, physical blessings in this world. 📄 PDF of Sicha: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/cba2f56... 📄 PDF of Sicha in English by SIE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NWY2...https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EkFI... 📖 Buy Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1 at Kehot: https://store.kehotonline.com/mobile/...

Shmita teaches us that Torah is not about escaping the physical world, but sanctifying it so completely that even our engagement with nature becomes an act of transcendence. Har Sinai shows us that true greatness requires the paradox of standing tall with absolute confidence while remaining completely humble before Hashem. The deepest form of avodah is not serving Hashem for personal growth, reward, or even spiritual refinement—but simply because His will is your will. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Behar in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1. 📄 PDF of Sicha: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/838489c... 📄 PDF of Sicha in English by SIE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eUAn... 📖 Buy Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1 at Kehot: https://store.kehotonline.com/mobile/...

The month of Iyar is uniquely defined by the mitzvah of counting the Omer, which creates a state of total alignment where every day becomes equally holy. Spiritual growth moves through three phases—initial rescue from above (Nissan), active refinement of the animal soul’s passions (Iyar), and ultimate integration with the Divine (Sivan). The halachic nature of counting Sefira reveals that even if our current efforts feel limited, they possess the unique power to build the reality of the future redemption. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Emor in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1. 📄 PDF of Sicha: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/538877d... 📄 PDF of Sicha in English by SIE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eMXb... 📖 Buy Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1 at Kehot: https://store.kehotonline.com/mobile/...

Kedusha means living with a distinct Jewish identity in every aspect of life, transforming the mundane into a dwelling place for Hashem. True readiness for Moshiach comes from sanctifying even the permissible, reaching a deeper bittul that reveals the essence of the soul and of Hashem. Torah endures only when it is shared—helping others spiritually both sustains your own growth and fulfills your unique mission. In the “upside-down world,” those we uplift may be our greatest merit, revealing that every act of influence carries eternal reward. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Kedoshim in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1. 📄 PDF of Sicha: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/42cfa10... 📄 PDF of Sicha in English by SIE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D00N... 📖 Buy Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1 at Kehot: https://store.kehotonline.com/mobile/...

The Torah’s command to “make a safeguard for My safeguards” teaches that protective boundaries are not additions to Torah but part of its design—provided they are kept with clarity, distinguishing between obligation and voluntary devotion in a world that requires such protection. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Acharei in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1. 📄 PDF of Sicha: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/8f21261... 📄 PDF of Sicha in English by SIE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m67S... 📖 Buy Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1 at Kehot: https://store.kehotonline.com/mobile/...

The order of the four questions highlights the importance of minhagim. The story of R' Elazar ben Azarya leads us to appreciate how past reincarnations can help us practically. The proximity of the chacham and rasha shows us the importance of bringing every Jew close. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Pesach in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1. 📄 PDF of Sicha: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/8d8c854... 📄 PDF of Sicha in English by SIE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qq__... 📖 Buy Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1 at Kehot: https://store.kehotonline.com/mobile/...

True faith is a mode of perception that reveals Hashem as completely beyond nature, allowing even "negative" occurrences to be seen as purposeful, miraculous messages of hidden good. Hashem deliberately leaves aspects of creation and our personal lives incomplete to teach us that true resolution—both personal and national—comes through bitachon rather than human effort. Anyone with any measure of influence is called upon to ensure that every Jew they can reach is provided with round, handmade Shmura Matzah to bolster their faith and health for the entire year. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Metzora in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1. 📄 PDF of Sicha: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/31db564... 📄 PDF of Sicha in English by SIE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MRgG... 📖 Buy Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1 at Kehot: https://store.kehotonline.com/mobile/...

Nissan represents a mode of serving Hashem that draws down the infinite beyond nature, where joy and divine choice override the limits of cause and effect. The Jewish soul is essentially bound to Hashem Himself, and expresses that bond by transforming the world through mitzvos in a way that brings lasting redemption. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Tazria in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1. 📄 PDF of Sicha: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/f086726... 📄 PDF of Sicha in English by SIE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pwlq... 📖 Buy Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1 at Kehot: https://store.kehotonline.com/mobile/...

In this famous letter to Israeli President Yitzchak Ben-Tzvi, the Rebbe explains that wealth and influence are divinely entrusted responsibilities, obligating one to actively strengthen Torah and Jewish identity. Beyond this, the letter offers a rare personal glimpse, as the Rebbe shares his lifelong vision of redemption and explains why he avoids the title “president,” reflecting his deep, authentic sensitivity to the pain of the Jewish people in exile. PDF Link: https://www.soulwords.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/30-letters-30-days-30.pdf

The signs of a kosher animal serve as spiritual benchmarks to ensure our physical involvements remain refined. The juxtaposition of the Mishkan’s inauguration with prohibitions against eating insects teaches that even the most spiritually exalted individual requires the discipline of divine decrees to remain grounded. King David’s "leaping and dancing" before the Ark in this week's Haftarah represents a state of joy that transcends intellect, serving as a model for our own connection to Hashem as we approach the era of Moshiach. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Shemini in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1. 📄 PDF of Sicha: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/f100048... 📄 PDF of Sicha in English by SIE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KPAo... 📖 Buy Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1 at Kehot: https://store.kehotonline.com/mobile/...