Understanding Chassidus
by Chabad.org: Yaakov Brawer
The series of chassidic discourses affectionately known as Samach Vov, from the year 5666 by the Fifth Chabad Rebbe, the Rebbe Rashab, are famous for their exceptionally comprehensive and deep nature. Join Dr. Yaakov Brawer for clear and profound elucidations of these discourses.
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Samach Vav: Tikku BaChodesh, Part 5
The series of chassidic discourses affectionately known as Samach Vov, from the year 5666 by the Fifth Chabad Rebbe, the Rebbe Rashab, are famous for their exceptionally comprehensive and deep nature. Join Dr. Yaakov Brawer for clear and profound elucidations of these discourses.
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Samach Vav: Tikku BaChodesh, Part 4
The variety of ways in which Nefesh Elokis can effect the Nefesh HaBehamis.
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Samach Vav: Tikku BaChodesh, Part 3
The Varity of relationships between Nefesh Elokis and Nefesh Habamis. The ultimate purpose of Nefesh Elokis is to enclothe itself in the Nefesh Habamis in order to facilitate the Birur of the Nefesh Habamis.
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Samach Vav: Tikku BaChodesh, Part 2
The series of chassidic discourses affectionately known as Samach Vov, from the year 5666 by the Fifth Chabad Rebbe, the Rebbe Rashab, are famous for their exceptionally comprehensive and deep nature. Join Dr. Yaakov Brawer for clear and profound elucidations of these discourses.
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Samach Vav: Tikku BaChodesh, Part 1
“Their beginnings are wedged in their ends…” The role of Malchus in the Avodah of Birrurim.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki HaMitzvah, Part 14
Completion of the Maamer. The Superiority of Mitzvos in physical action.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki HaMitzvah, Part 13
The distinction between Yesh M’ayin Mamash and the seeming Yesh M’Ayin from Keser to Chachmah of Atzilus.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki HaMitzvah, Part 12
“Their beginnings (Techilasan) are wedged in their ends (Sofon) and their ends are wedged in their beginnings” {Sefer Yitzira}, alludes to the identity of Yecholus Haeztem (Techilah) with Malchus (Sof), and accounts for the role of Malchus in creation Yesh M’ayin. We now consider the more...
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki HaMitzvah, Part 11
Sefer Yetzira states “Their beginnings (Techila) are wedged in their ends (Sof) and their ends are wedged in their beginnings”. The previous class focused on the first clause,“Their beginnings are wedged in their ends…” The maamer now continues with an exploration of the second clause “…and their...
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki HaMitzvah, Part 10
Now that we have some insight into the concept of Techilah, we are in a position to explore the premise stated in Sefer Yetzirah that “their beginnings (Techilah) are wedged in their ends (Sof) and their ends are wedged in their beginnings”
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki HaMitzvah, Part 9
Subtleties in the concept of Techilah. Etzem as opposed to Etzem Mamash.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki HaMitzvah, Part 8
The series of chassidic discourses affectionately known as Samach Vov, from the year 5666 by the Fifth Chabad Rebbe, the Rebbe Rashab, are famous for their exceptionally comprehensive and deep nature. Join Dr. Yaakov Brawer for clear and profound elucidations of these discourses.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki HaMitzvah, Part 7
The analysis of the stages of “beginning”: 1) Techilah – essential, 2) Kodem – hidden, 3) Gilui – revealed. And using as examples: 1) Radla – Essential, 2) Chochmah Stimah – Hidden, and 3) Chochmah – Gilui.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki HaMitzvah, Part 6
The stages of “Beginning” (Essential, Hidden, and Revealed) and the distinctions between them.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki HaMitzvah, Part 5
Continuation of the discussion of the meaning of נעוץ תחלתן בסופן.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki HaMitzvah, Part 4
Absolute beginning is found only in absolute end. Likewise, the absolute end is the singular expression of the ineffable cause of all, i.e. the absolute beginning. Although fulfilment of the Ratzon, which initiates and drives the evolutionary chain of being, is achieved only in Sof Maaseh (the…
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki HaMitzvah, Part 3
Until now, the Maamer has discussed the sequential process by which Ratzon commands the evolutionary development of being. In this process, the light the ‘primal will’ is most apparent at higher levels and progressively diminishes and divides as the multiple details of lower orders are willed…
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki HaMitzvah, Part 2
Continuing the discussion of the evolution of Ratzon from its source to actualization in Maaseh.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki HaMitzvah, Part 2
Continuing the discussion of the evolution of Ratzon from its source to actualization in Maaseh.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki HaMitzvah, Part 1
The evolution of Ratzon, from its source to actualization in Maaseh: How the terms “Hischalkus” and “Hislabshus” apply to the progression of Ohr, which is, in essence, a Makkif.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki Savo, Part 12
The series of chassidic discourses affectionately known as Samach Vov, from the year 5666 by the Fifth Chabad Rebbe, the Rebbe Rashab, are famous for their exceptionally comprehensive and deep nature. Join Dr. Yaakov Brawer for clear and profound elucidations of these discourses.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki Savo, Part 11
The contribution of the seed and rain to activating and channeling Koach HaTzomeach in the earth.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki Savo, Part 10
The Almighty has bestowed the capacity for true creativity only in the earth, not in any dimension or level of the heavens. This reality reflects the concept that the beginning is wedged in the end. And the end in the beginning.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki Savo, Part 9
The Kesser-Malchus axis contributes to the “evolutionary chain of cause and effect” (Seder Hishtalshelus) the capacity for autonomous existence— expressing the concept that the beginning is wedged in the end and the end in the beginning.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki Savo, Part 8
Yesh M’Ayin defines the emergence of Chochmah from Kesser, whereas Ilah V’Alul describes the progression of Binah from Chochmah.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki Savo, Part 7
The difference between the Avodah of Birurim of the Eved Pashut and that of Ben or the Eved Ne’eman. The meaning of Yesh m’Ayin.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki Savo, Part 6
What exactly is Ohr Chadash and why is it accessed only by the Eved Pashut and not the Ben or Eved Ne’eman?
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki Savo, Part 5
The source of Seder Hishtalshelus (origin of the Kav) is an identifiable entity before Tzimzum. In essence, therefore, the Kav emerges, not as Yesh M’ayin, but rather from a state of Helem to one of Gilui—unlike the novel, transcendent Ohr elicited by the Avodah of the Eved Pashut.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki Savo, Part 4
The series of chassidic discourses affectionately known as Samach Vov, from the year 5666 by the Fifth Chabad Rebbe, the Rebbe Rashab, are famous for their exceptionally comprehensive and deep nature. Join Dr. Yaakov Brawer for clear and profound elucidations of these discourses.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki Savo, Part 3
All of creation is implemented and sustained through G-d’s blessing (above-below). The natural order of being is simply a passive recipient. In contrast, the blessing initiated by man through Avodah (below-above) reaches levels that transcend the source of creation and elicits novel outcomes far...
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki Savo, Part 2
The intensity of the hardship of the Avodah of Birrurim (refinement and rectification) produces the very “Ayin,” which is the source of endless blessing, Yesh m’Ayin.
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Samach Vav: Vehayah Ki Savo, Part 1
The Maamar begins with the consequences of the Chet Eitz HaDaas. G-d tells Adam that henceforth he will eat bread by the sweat of his face. Although, at first glance, this is clearly a curse, in fact it is really a blessing in disguise.
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Samach Vav: Acharei Havayah, Part 14
Final summary of the unique superiority of the Avodah of the Eved Pashut.
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Samach Vav: Acharei Havayah, Part 13
The quality and nature of the Avodah of the Eved Ne’eman in contrast to that of the Eved Pashut.
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Samach Vav: Acharei Havayah, Part 12
The Bittul of Kabbolas Ohl is a Chiddush in that: 1) it alters the very Ma’hus of the Eved Pashut, and 2) is entirely a product of his own Avodah.
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Samach Vav: Acharei Havayah, Part 11
The Eved Ne’eman achieves a wondrous level of Avodah, partially by virtue of his stature and the lofty root of his Neshamah. In contrast, The Eved Pashut has everything going against him. He is a lowly Neshamah inhabiting the coarsest, most intractable dimension of Chumrius. His total...
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Samach Vav: Acharei Havayah, Part 10
The Neshamah of the Eved Pashut is rooted in a very low level of Seder Hishtalshelus. He has no spiritual gifts, nor assistance from Above (in the form of Giluyim), and therefore his Avoda is exclusively one of absolute Bittul, devoid of knowledge or love. His Avoda does, however, depend upon his...
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Samach Vav: Acharei Havayah, Part 9
Comparison of Neshamos of the loftier levels of Briah (Eved Ne’eman) with Neshamos of Ma and Baan of Atzilus, and reconsideration of the stature of the Eved Pashut.
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Samach Vav: Acharei Havayah, Part 8
Although the word “Eved” describes an individual whose Avodah is, to some extent, self- generated (as opposed to that of the Ben), yet much of the exalted knowledge, intense love and extraordinary service are contingent on the elevated source of his Neshamah and the refined nature of his body and...
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Samach Vav: Acharei Havayah, Part 7
Examining the distinction between the Avodah of the Ben (Neshamah of Atzilus) and that of the Eved Neeman (Neshamah of Biya). Inasmuch as the Ben is a part of the Av (father), his Hiskashrus to the Av is a product of not his own efforts but rather the natural consequence of this essential...
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Samach Vav: Acharei Havayah, Part 6
The series of chassidic discourses affectionately known as Samach Vov, from the year 5666 by the Fifth Chabad Rebbe, the Rebbe Rashab, are famous for their exceptionally comprehensive and deep nature. Join Dr. Yaakov Brawer for clear and profound elucidations of these discourses.
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Samach Vav: Acharei Havayah, Part 5
The absolute Bittul and consequent unique service of the Eved Poshut provides the master with Nachas Ru’ach approximating the satisfaction that the master would experience if he, himself, had performed the service (Yagias Kapechah).
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Samach Vav: Acharei Havayah, Part 4
Continuation of the discussion of the Avodah of the Eved Ne’eman versus that of the Eved Poshut.
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Samach Vav: Acharei Havayah, Part 3
Continuation of the discussion of the Teinug of the Eved Neeman versus that of the Eved Poshut.
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Samach Vav: Acharei Havayah, Part 3
Continuation of the discussion of the Teinug of the Eved Neeman versus that of the Eved Poshut.
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Samach Vav: Acharei Havayah, Part 2
The essence of true Avodah is the Kabbalos Ol of the Eved Poshut. Nonetheless, paradoxically, the Eved Poshut does experience Taanug (delight), although not in a revealed way. It is not, however, the Taanug of the Eved Neeman who delights in his Avodah of providing the Master with Taanug, but...
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Samach Vav: Acharei Havayah, Part 2
The essence of true Avodah is the Kabbalos Ol of the Eved Poshut. Nonetheless, paradoxically, the Eved Poshut does experience Taanug (delight), although not in a revealed way. It is not, however, the Taanug of the Eved Neeman who delights in his Avodah of providing the Master with Taanug, but...
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Samach Vav: Acharei Havayah, Part 1
The Maamar אחרי ה׳ begins with a review of the distinctive characteristics of the Eved Neman and the Eved Poshut (two kinds of servants of Hashem).
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Samach Vav: Acharei Havayah, Part 1
The Maamar אחרי ה׳ begins with a review of the distinctive characteristics of the Eved Neman and the Eved Poshut (two kinds of servants of Hashem).
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Samach Vav: Eileh HaDevarim, Part 10
The Maamer concludes by explaining that Moshe Rabeinu addressed the totality of the Jewish People before his passing in a way in which every type of Jew, Eved Nemaan, Eved Poshut and all in between, could relate.
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