index to lekutei sichos

8/14/2019 Index to Lekutei Sichos

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CONTENT HIGHLIGHT Ones conduct on Shabbos Bereshis affects the entire yearSelling of Aliyos includes the resolve to increase Torah studySummer Winter

Bereshis makes up that missed during Tishrei Adam sinned, thus, at Har Sinai spoke to the women first The complaint of the world and the Torahs response *

As the Big Fish had a mate; so does every Tzadik *

Every moment counts *

A Jew reveals the spiritual in the physical environment * Light the purpose of Creation created, and then hidden One deed can transform from one side to the other side * Torah begins with a and not with an A Jew is not limited by ones mazel To a person is given the ability to connect creation with G-d How does one select the best? * Careful in thought as well as in speech * Conquering the Land, a Jews spiritual service Adam the pinnacle of creation, yet not allowed to eat meat ' *

The light that is hidden for the future * The blessing of the fifth day, unlimited Chesed Shabbos brought a higher level requiring tikkun Creation with 10, a progression to completion; Teshuvah

overcomes the order

Sun & Moon equal and unequal

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OVERVIEW INDEX - " -

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Did Adam name the fish? Sheis & Kayin each had a descendant name Chanoch The worries of the livelihood are like the FloodGo into the Teyvah (words of Torah & prayer) to be savedParsha of Noach at the beginning of Mar Cheshvan

Waters of Noach Erecting a lasting tower and buildingTo receive the reward of others To see the good in others Feeling depressed does not assist in success of ones mission * When darkness itself becomes light *

Do not see the bad in others

Survival is not enough * Command was for Noach to busy himself with the Ark * The revelation of intellect for what purpose The Flood allowed an increase state of connection The image of G-d includes all mankind Avrom begins a new era in the world * Generation of Avrohom era of his monotheistic ideals

Understanding the ages of people in the Torah

Remembering of Noach is the beginning of the Covenant * Even if not possible, one should still make an attempt

Flood waters can be a punishment or a blessing *

Go out and transform the world The waters fulfill a purpose, but G-d wants the dry land Populate the world with physical and spiritual children

Two distinct covenants *

Avrohom, Dovid and Moshe initiated new services


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Bnai Noach basic service; Jews additional holiness Generations that do not require the sign of the Covenant * Need to rise above limitations (even of the G-dly soul) Go out even form the boundaries of holiness

Why did Avrohom wait to do the Mitzvah of Milah? How does one go up in the middle of going down?

Maaser comes from the service of Yitzchak

Prayer & blessing; each has its advantage The covenant made by each Jew is the actual covenant of

Avrohom Avrohom received the reward of the 10 previous generations The Avos set the pattern, like a child does while young Parshas Lech Lecha combines the strengths of the prior

Parshios

A person is born to toil; toiling leads to a persons greatestjoy

Two promises about Eretz Yisrael were made to Avrohom

Avrohoms focus on wealth when going down to Egypt

A Jews inner will is to do for the sake of G-d (not forrewards)

Lech Lecha and the 7th of Cheshvan teaches one to be amessenger of HaShem

Why does details of Avram begin at age 75?

General idea of the Bris and its specific quality

The reish stays in Avrohoms name, the Yud does not inSarahs *

Three altars of Avrohom prepared for the korbonos of theJews

Three Avos and their service of perfection Three-fold aspects of Milah and the connection to Avrohom The acquisitions of HaShem


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Milah and Galus On-time Milah overrides Shabbos 3 levels Story of the Rebbe RaShabAvrohom drawing down from above; Yitzchak - movement

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Avrohoms service of kindness fulfills the purpose of man

Avrohom established the concept of mesiras nefesh forchesed

No miraculous intervention involved in Avrohoms naturalhealing process; Fulfillment of Mitzvos by natural means '

2 versions - story of the Rebbe RashabAvrohom accomplished the avodah in perfection ' Higher than the ability of a person ' Avrohoms way of kindness, needed to argue aggressively on

behalf of others * Ones permissible matters need to be for HaShem *

Wells of Avrohom and Yitzchak; proper place of love andawe

Sometimes coercion helps; pressure breaks down barriers

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Lesson in Chinuch from the story with the Rebbe Rashab '

No rest while going from level to level

A person must continue to be worthy ' Is this a holy name or a regular word? -* Avrohom opened the channels for mesiras nefesh

Avrohom set the standard for Chesed by using his entire heart

Self sacrifice for another Jew Advantage of circumcision on the eighth day 3 Jewish qualities (mercy, bashfulness, benevolence) led to

bitul The Akeida led to the physical & spiritual achievements in

the Bais HaMikdash ' Action of self sacrifice and changing a blessing to an oath * Chinuch prepares us now in Galus for after the Redemption


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Sdom & Amorah had greater punishment since sinned alsobetween a person to another

Avrohom is not questioning but sought clarification * Sarah alludes to the body; Avrohom to the soulRivkah was a rose among thorns Perfect oneself and perfect the world Every day one should strive for perfection Life of Sarah is like the life of people in general * One needs to earn gifts * Bnai Noach become a gadol at time of maturity not a set age * The life of Sarah is the legacy passed to her descendants Three blessings/miracles of Rivkah & Sarah by occurrence

and by level ' *

Three blessings/miracles of Rivkah and Sarah *

After the death of Sarah, Avrohom added in avodah ... * The miracle of the lights of Chanukah and of Sarah & Rivkah

Listing of years by Yishmael were to compare and providepraise to Yaacov

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Baalei Teshuvah can accomplish much in a single moment Three prayers that expressed G-ds revelation in the world Chevron avodah of the Leviim is chibur When one acts proper, one is guaranteed success The King should live forever Private ownership and public ownership

Kefitzas haderech is connected to the Torah of the children * A king has kingship in his essence (kingly DNA)

Avrohom sought to make the field completely Jewish owned *

One must fill each day with spiritual accomplishments Central themes in the life of Yitzchak: fear of G-d; order of

marriage, blessings not yet fulfilled


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Miracles, a natural matter to a Jew

The good precedes the bad * What is the merit of a hundred gates? * To perfect G-ds world

* Giving the ability to give again Yitzchak has an effect that Eisav remains a Jew Holiness of the land in the time of the Avos * Blindness to avoid Lashon HaRa *

Be stringent with oneself but give others extra room *

Eisav understood two things; blessings connected to PadanAram and the need to go to Yishmael for a wife *

Yitzchak had a different avodah but appeared similar toAvrohom

Eisav was not born bad

Yaacov inherited Avrohoms blessings *

Deep implications of Eisavs questions * Yitzchak continued Avrohoms mission by creating spiritualoffsprings (Toldos)

In the outside world, one must remain connected to theessence

Service of awe allows true bitul, which leads to closeness toG-d

Accomplishment of overcoming ones bad inclination is agreat achievement ' *

Wells are dug by our effort and then the water flows into it The Avos lived 15 years together in this world; the first three

Chabad Rebbes lived 24 years together in this world

Connection of Avrohom to Torah & Mitzvos

Two types of bad apparent and one mixed with good * G-d created humans to live in the physical world and purify it The pattern of our life: prepare by prayer and learning;

continue to conduct oneself with holiness while in the


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worldA gal (pile) is not a total separation but lets some items

through Yitzchak lost his eyesight and was unable to see bad in his

home Marrying sisters shows a person needs to let go of a personal

stringency for sake of others ( )

Active action (and not appeasement) to turn bad into good Source of the faith of Leah naming of Reuven * Yaacovs Shmiras Shabbos lead to a reward without limits House of Yaacov is the third Bais HaMikdash -

Yaacov did not seek rewards, but the means to fulfill hispurpose of serving G-d

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Sheep indicate the service of bitul After Tishrei the service of birurrim begins Yaacov prayed (and said 15 Shir haMaalos) to withstand

Galus Conquering the Land can be totally effortless like sleep *

Nature of Lavans reward (100 or 1000) '

An employee devotes all ones energies for the employer

Angels accompany us even in Galus '

The Galus & redemption of the Mitteler Rebbe reflect thoseof Yaacov '

Unique reward of Shabbos Purpose of our existence in this world

Usually one places the intellect prior to the emotions *

The effects of a Tzadik on his town * What is the goal of the daily prayer services? Shift from the simple to the multiplicity * ) Yaacov settled in earthliness to gather sparks of holiness)

) Completion of Yosefs personality inside & outside)

) Actions of Potifars wife were for the sake of heaven)


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The dreams of Yosef and the avodah of every Jew Guarding means awaiting the fulfillment of the dreams * Why was Tamar sentenced to burning? * Binding bundles of grain - unity *

City on the side of the mountain * A Jewish treasure hunt a pearl among the sand & pebbles * Yaacovs "anguish of Yosef" leads to tranquility of Divine

Sparks Shchem a place prepared for Yosefs misfortune *

No water (bitul) in the well

Signet ring and the royal coat 5 shekels and half a shekel: atonement for the selling of

Yosef Yaakov took a quill and recorded the day, the hour & the

place; Yaacov saw one general service of HaShem Description of a fortunate man ' Why do Tzadikim suffer? *

General concept (Siman) for a later occurrence *

Yaacov believed in Yosefs dream

Incident of the baker and butler following the incident withthe wife of Potifar accomplished two things

Mesiras Nefesh without intellectual considerations Coming of Moshiach contingent on our avodah of

birurim

Two Names, Two Paths of Divine Service

Shimon & Levi as role model for Bar Mitzvah

Eisavs Wives *

Shliach needs to remain connected to the Sender


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Jew always a stranger in a foreign land *

Yaacov needed a change in himself in order to faceEisav

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Tzedaka and Mishpat The Inner Dimension of Bar Mitzvah HaShem is found in the small items

The older will serve the younger; Kings of Edomwere not descendants of Eisav

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Eisavs Kiss: secret to conduct during Galus * A Jew should not feel at home in Galus *

Katnus as an instrument to reach higher

Wholeness in all aspects * Yaacov did not pay full price

Two levels of Divine Providence: for the Jews andfor the rest of Creation

Idolatry exists to be eliminated

Ones sins are forgiven at the Chupah

Fighting the Yetzer and of connecting to G-d * Temporary evil can become a friend *

Power of Jewish women ` * ) Dreams led to the Galus of Egypt)

) Yosef attained greatness while being involved in)worldly affairs

True good requires effort and progressive ascension The end of one period is the beginning of another * Type of bitul implied by this title * Two prior occurrences is enough for a chazakah * Yosef himself was bound the pact not to reveal that


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he was sold

Paroh supported Yosefs request for the people tobe circumcised

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Yosefs advise to appoint someone was part of theinterpretation of the dreams

Yosef broke down due to what Binyomin said * Even mundane is disrespectful to us * Difference between Yosef & Levi about not having

children during a famine * Shabbos kept by Yosef was unique in that itpermeated the world

To know when to become humble *

One needs to do and to pray - - Only Bnai Eisav & Yishmael had reason to beoffended by the appearance of Yaacov & hisfamily

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True Teshuva does not come from external forces

Only the haircut displayed being done in honor ofthe King *

Yosef was leaving clues to his identity

Responsibility for a Jewish childJews were never without Yeshivos, even in difficult exile

Hey lachem zera (Yosefs order to the Egyptians tocircumcise)

For the sake of Great Wealth purpose of exile

Yehudah established a yeshivah since Torah is his occupation

How is Dinah allowed to marry Shimon? *

The ability to act with Chesed When to cry and when not to cry Yosef sent gifts to his father of his own, sending a message * Yosef already know his father was alive, why ask again? * Yosef selected five brothers; who were the weaker? * Yosef managed (not just distributed) the food supply


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Goshen a foreign land that was grasping them away * Speaking to the heart *

70 souls indicate an ability to bear the difficulties of Galus

A Jew inherits ability to be involved with the world and yet

remain unified with HaShem The drawing close of Yehuda (deed) to Yosef (learning) Mutual guarantorship of the Jews indicates their true oneness The allusion of Yosef regarding the wagons

Yaacov should not fear leaving, but can feel the pain *

Not raising ones voice in prayer () to HaShem Yosef warns the brothers regarding learning on the way back Levels of Moshiach Nasi & Melech

Intellect is not everything

Yosef did not initiate a new service yet he brought Yaacovspotential into this world

Yaacov reproached Shimon & Levi for killing Shechem *

Two opinions on whom Yaacovs sons married * The good life is transcending worldly limitations Yaakov did bring down a hidden aspect of Moshiach Yaacovs true life was revealed at its end

Special connection between Yaacov and Efraim

Difference in types of Teshuvah of Reuven & Yehuda * Galus Mitzrayim was to prepare the Jewish people for Matan

Torah The importance of the burial site * A Jews actions can influence the time of redemption Menasheh and Efraim carried the aron of Yaacov as the

sluchim of Levi & Yosef


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Yosef taught his great grandchildren Torah *

To protect the Jews in Galus, Yaacov desired to be buried inIsrael, while Yosef desired to be buried in Egypt

Grabbing from an opponent indicates transformation fromgood to bad

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The tribes shared in the blessings of Yaacov due to their unity * Rochel would forgo her burial place next to Yaacov due to

her devotion to her children Yaacov concerned about Yosefs sons *

Connection between beginning of Sefer Bereshis and its endand the beginning of Sefer Shmos:

Parohs tendency was to look down on Yosef * Which is greater, the one making the blessing or the one

answering amen? ' Eternal Life

Spiritual death worse than physical death Fight spiritual challenges by not giving in, even one

hair

The message in the name Shmos Two expressions of love: by counting and by calling

a name*

The Brick Factory

Mother of Moshe countered the experiences inMitzraim

No Jew will be left behind ''

Moshe & Moshiachs role in the process ofRedemption

Parohs sin against man or against HaShem Nurturing Emunah Two types of growth by Moshe *

Paroh wished to separate the Torah from the State Making a house by action

Silver & gold as payment for the servitude Love for the oldest child vs. the youngest


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Birth day of Moshe The Essence reflects involvement ''

Paradoxical behavior of mercy in Exile * Three views about raising ones hand against a

fellow Jew

Unity as the condition for Redemption Avrohom, Moshe, & Moshiach physical and

revelation *

The meaning of Bitachon * Merit of anticipating receiving the Torah was a

cause of redemption 1. Spiritual concept of the plagues of blood and frogs

2. Fifth expression of Geulah indicates it is here already(just hidden)

How could Moshe question when the Avos didnt, andHaShems reply

Yocheved had a distinguished ancestry as Amram *

Nature of a miracle; dynamics of sin, punishment andrepentance

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Concept of freedom at the Seder expressed by reclining & 4cups '

Mixture of wild animals and its purpose; the first mention ofsetting apart the land of Goshen *

Redemption came as a result of Moshes question and G-dsresponse

Moshe & Aharon not just equal but they are one in theirmission *

Only Moshe the leader of the generation has the capability tobreak through to Paroh *

Did Aharon only begin the plague of frogs or was heresponsible for its spreading as well *

Going out of Egypt applies to all layers of the soul " " Sparks (explanations-Pardas) go in many directions from the

hammer hitting the rock * Three levels of denial of G-d; Bilam, Paroh, and Sanicherev Prophecy about Paroh and of Nevuchadnezzar Geulah: 3 Matzos and 4 cups ' Nature of a miracle within a miracle Revelation of ' in Egypt though the service of man ' Paroh (also) hardened his own heart *


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Uniqueness of the Blood plague; warning about next plaguedirect continuation of the affliction of this plague

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Uniqueness of the plague of hail, expressed in the exact time * Miracles occur within nature *

Everything for the sake of the Jews Mesiras Nefesh lead to Geulas MitzraimMatzah equals Bitul Uniqueness of the month of Nisan entire month like Rosh

Chodesh Midnight: beyond time in time Plague of Locusts: evident how HaShem toyed with Paroh * Discussions of Bais Hillel and Bais Shammai center on

concept of potential versus actuality

Allowing for the needs of eating on Yom Tov Pidyon HaBen and its brochos Calculating of sun and the moon: below corresponds to above Two Mitzvos: Shechting of the Pesach and eating the Pesach Milah positive connection to G-d; Pesach denunciation of

idols * Rich & poor Matzah and spiritual service Expression of infinitude: Plague of First Born * Kiddush HaChodesh (first Mitzvah) symbolic of a Jews

service: make a newness in the Creation Remembering the Exodus and the Shabbos Sanctifying time: First existence in the first Mitzvah Reason why a boy, who turns 13 between first Pesach and

second Pesach, is exempted from 2nd Pesach Every Jewish home a Mikdash and Mishkan

Nature of light to the Jews during Plague of Darkness:

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Connection of Korban Chagigah to Korban Pesach Two types of tomorrow: after the event and in the future * Love of G-d to the Jews is expressed in the miracles of

Passing Over Bnai Yisroel are called Hosts of G-d specifically when

leaving Egypt


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Law of Pidyon of first-born donkey and of the loss of moneyof Cohanim *

Joy of redemption from Paroh sensed more profoundly bywomen

In the war with Amalek, we went out to fight

Children can turn the sea into a wall of protection Between a rock & a hard place, four approaches, one

response The sea (and world) fulfill their condition to support the Jews Amalek caused a separation on many levels * A Jews profession is to daven and learn Torah The nature of a Prophet Shabbos expresses all the world belongs to the one G-d Egyptians were excessively evil, like snakes, having a proven

record Meat vs. Bread Advantages of bread from the heaven over bread from the

earth Eruv Tavshilim in honor of Yom Tov or in honor of

Shabbos? Changing spiritual gears Custom not to have bread by the Third Meal of Shabbos

War with Amalek displays the concept of Jews not led directly, but into a mixture Nature of Mahn: faith or trust Mahn baby food United in song: Levels of unity of the Jews with Moshe Connection of building Bais HaMikdosh and the Shira Why Shabbos was first practiced by the withholding of theMahn Contest occurs with the distant ones and to those that are

close Melaveh Malkah meal

The obligation for 2 loaves at a Yom Tov meal

Relationship of the hidden and the revealed Bridge between Heaven and the Earth


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Significance the Torah being given with five Giving of the Torah changed the prior order:

Physicality (sight, lightning) and Spiritually (hearing,thunder)

Yisro first to say ' ' Refrain from creative labors on Shabbos: in action, speech &

thought ` Yisro prepared the way for Matan Torah Moshe believed in Going it alone * Matan Torah changed the world on many levels By Har Sinai HaShem went down in a way of settling and

staying * Adding from regular day to holiness of ShabbosWolf grabs from the front and from behind Encampment of one person, one heart

* Unity in the midst of opposition The honor of another First & foremost one needs to know G-d Obligation and Subservience * Acceptance of the seven Mitzvos by non-Jews out of

recognition that they were given at Har Sinai A Matter of Principle: The advantage & greatness of women

Havdalah: Bringing Shabbos into the weekdays

From a little in Torah, grows to a lot in rabbinic law ' Would Moshe change G-ds words? * Honoring ones parents but not honoring other created

beings First Mitzvah after Matan Torah; complete bitul

Israel is like a scattered sheepG-d lends man abilities; we return MitzvosGemilas Chasadim is superior to Tzedaka

Even for Teshuvah one should not afflict the body G-dly basis of intellectual mitzvos The Torah speaks in that which usually occurs * Stay away from cruelty * Boring of the ear is a punishment for earlier sins *


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Obligation versus Permission * Faith should permeate the intellect as well Connection between and Har Sinai * G-ds concern for the honor of man * Modeh BeMiktzas in ones spiritual service to G-d Smoking mountain is the physical being consumed by

holiness

Our purpose does not include breaking the body * HaShems presence corresponds to the physical site of the

Bais Mikdash *

Bris between G-d & the Jews, before & after Matan Torah * HaShem takes upon Himself our obligations ' "

Yisro events at Har Sinai from aboveMishpatim all those from below *

Nowadays, circumcision and tevilla accomplish a completeconversion

Spiritual aspects of the Four Guardians Reason a non-Jew who has accepted the 7 Mitzvos or a

servant, may not do on Shabbos

Blessing and Promise ' Laws of the Ox that exists in the human soul Aviv alludes to agricultural cycle & early ripening of the

fruits

Unity of the Jews and G-d The sockets are the foundation of the MishkanShittim wood indicates the incorporation of shtus into

kedushaUforatzta in Torah, Avodah & Gemilus Chasadim

Joining of spirituality with the physical The 3 (spiritual) levels of gold, silver and copper in the Jews Pegs set into the ground - spiritual level in the Mishkan * Terumah for the Sockets, Terumah for the Mishkan

Purpose and main place within the Mishkan Collection of Tzedakah requires lishmah * Three Terumah Three Pillars Three Mitzvos upon entering Eretz Yisrael are boundtogether Altar doesnt become tamei


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The light holders are a part of menorah (and not separate) * The clause in His plan - revelation occurs by efforts of people King Shlomo built a place to hide the Aron Rambams sketch of the Menorah is exact

Holy House: holiness exceeds the sum of its component parts * The function of the Kapores and the Keruvin in relation tothe Aron

Items on the menorah were decorative by law Everything (including the Tabernacle) has three elements * Yaacov planted acacia in Mitzraim so the Jews would see

them and take comfort that Galus would end * 10 (levels) places of holiness in Eretz Yisroel Mitzvah of building Bais Mikdash is constant and all times

* Rashi brings 2 opinions on Goat Hair coverings to the ground * Space between Kodesh & Kodesh HaKadoshim " Three levels: Water Wine Oil

Nigleh Razin Razin deRazinTransforming gold () into menorah ()

The Altar remains pure due to bitul or due to its essence

Moshe sanctifies those who are connected to him

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Holy of Holies refers to the Altar *

Pure refers to the oil and not to the olives *

The effect of the snake and the revealing Moshiach

Nature of the law of not tearing of the Robe *

Service from great noise Moshe is Yisroel and Yisroel is Moshe; Moshes connection

with the Jews is deeper than with the Torah Aifod, Meil and the Choshen were essential even for entry

into the holy area *

Rashi learns the Aifod as a function of extra modesty. *

By the Tzitz, were the words written on one line or two lines? '


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The connection to a Tzadik after his passing '

Aifod and Choshen garments of prophecy

Ohel Moed - two levels of unity * Names on stones according to Rashi & Rambam

Displays unity of the Jews * Uniqueness of the Sash Coin of fire; harmonize two opposing qualitiesUndecided is worse than idolatry Jew (half a Shekel) with G-d is complete Kiyor expresses that holiness can be opaque (mundane with

good motives) To distance oneself from cruelty * Multiple views to Torah allowed the possibility of breaking

of Unity, eventually to the place of the sin of the GoldenCalf.

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Moshe immediately bowed when HaShem first appeared * Fiery coin indicates the manner of giving Sages disagree about compromise of the present vs.

compromise of the future * Moshes objections to G-ds declaration to punish the Jews ' * Mixed multitude were not all killed; power of Teshuvah * Just coming into the Tabernacle (preparations) warranted a

washing of the hands and feet * The Girgashim left on their own, explains the question

regarding two different verses *

Kesher of Tefillin - remembering ones connection withHaShem which nullifies sins which result from forgetting

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This coin of fire makes physicality into spirituality Alluding to the holiness of the Kehunah * Second Tablets and the broken Tablets together in the Aron;

completeness and humility in the service of HaShem Kiddush Yadayim is the remedy to the soiled face Extra soul of Shabbos change in the person in quality, as

opposed to Yom Tov Moshe did not eat for 40 days can be understood in 3 ways When to say a thing in the name of the one who said the

matter (segula or perhaps a law); concept of Kinyan Torah "


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Work, if only involves the external limbs, would be done ofitself (teiaseh)

Two levels in fixing the sin of the Golden Calf Duty of diligently studying Torah * Torah learners and their purpose *

Shabbos takes precedence over the Mishkan * Betzalel was unique in giving his being into the making of

the Aron * Need for total bitul together with leadership * Divine Presence in the Mishkan and in the Aron

Entrance to courtyard is same size as the rest of the enclosure *

Unique donation of the talent of women to the Mishkan

* Actions only for the Kavod of the Beis HaMikdash doesntoverride the gezeiros of Shabbos "

VaYakhel each Jew is gathered & is part of the wholePekudei Just as each item in the Mishkan is counted and is

important, so with each Jew

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Service of the Rashbi Torah is his professionService of Rabbi Yosi Birurim The Mishkan was a means of forgiveness on the Golden Calf * Unique quality of women and their donations Holiness until the last peg * Rashi understands even preparation of items to be given

means any one or more item (of the15) is indicative of its being

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Equating of Ohaliav and Betzalel * Fire for the sake of ashes "

Purpose of the Mishkan and Mikdash-

The Mishkan of Terumah-Tetzaveh was a spiritual mishkan

The Mishkan of Vayakhel-Pekudei is the physical one;bringing the Essence into this lowly world

A revelation that follows concealment is a superior revelation

Earlier Parshas command to build Mishkan; these Parshasreflect the action of building; superiority of action overpotential

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VaYakhel service of the created beings

Pekudai - drawing down of G-ds Glory-

The 8th day of inauguration as constant offerings givenentirely to G-d *

The theme of entire Sefer Shmos is departing from darknessto light

Moshes blessing brought down the Divine Presence whichcompleted the Mishkan

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The Celestial Pawnshop * The Divine Presence only entered the Mishkan on the eighth

day with the direct command of G-d to set up the Mishkan

Repetition in the Torah about the Mishkan indicatesimportance in two parts

Mishkan & Mikdash each have unique attributes vs.

When the darkness falls, we begin our journey Mishkan Aron; 1st & 2nd Batei Mikdashim Keneses

Yisrael

3rd Bais HaMikdosh HaKodesh Boruch Hu

The power of physical deeds *

Moshe, Nasi of the Jews, unified and raised the offerings ofthe people

Distinction between the first seven days of the inaugurationand the eighth day *

Sometimes one can go out of the order If a person desires to draw close to G-d, then one must offer

of oneself One small action sets the tone for the whole dayStrength of action without knowing HaShem is the third party in all ones transactions *

A sincere apology accounts for the total loss * Expression of affection by G-d calling to Moshe, the Jews

responded on Purim with until one does not know Adam was alone in his world; his conquering acquired all * Our proper intention makes the difference whether from theperspective of the person (the little) or from the perspectiveof HaShem, the recipient (the lot)

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The need to recognize ones greatness, yet remain humble


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Parsha starts with voluntary sacrifice to indicate ones goodintentions are the basis of all of ones offerings

Transforming a dispute into a delicacy * A sacrifice offering of wood disputes of Rebbi & Rabanan,

(literal vs. general) The leader brings to his generation a heightened awareness of

the seriousness of an unintentional sin * Purity of young children exemplifies the love between G-d

and the Jewish people The wood sacrifice is the ultimate sacrifice, total

consumption Korbanos require one to complete the substance and not

necessarily the details " Bringing from the best of items for Korbanos is a function of

the Korban, and not of the person " G-d always view the Jewish people with affection, since they

are bound together *

G-ds Will and the action is done without human assistance * Process of atonement for a specific transgressionResolve for the future & remorse over the past

Sin offering is for the past; Olah for the future

Levels of the Revealed and of the Hidden "

Dont remain without fire (passion)

Give satisfaction to G-d

Mitzvah which addresses the souls inner core

Two types of Korbanos; two ways to deal with darkness

Explanation of Rashis order of events requiring aThanksgiving offering

Quantity leads to quality *

The Path of the Flame; the inner is lit from the outer * Appearance of a lion on the altar A savage lion or a

crouching lion (gevurah or chesed)

The High Priests offering combines communal & personal Nosar is a function of the sacrifice being unfit for

consumption at that point (and not of time) *


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Concept of to distance people from sin in regards to Nosar *

Moshe was like the Cohen Gadol *

All service is important *

Kabalas Ol the foundation to all The eighth day has unique holiness Fish teaches a main idea of Divine Providence *

Do not take lightly to distinguish between good & bad *

seems to be a very positive action by the deaths ofthe sons of Aharon *

Seven days of inauguration vs. the eighth day

How to connect the natural world (7days) with the worldbeyond this world (8th day)

Removal of items of disrespect is an avodah itself * Two Brothers Two Worlds

A snake falls on its belly symbolizing all lusts *

Aharon at the end of the Avodah, elected to bless the people,finishing the process of atonement for the golden calf *

Bais Shammai follows potential, Bais Hillel the result;Tzadiks reward of Shalom '

Force oneself and that can lead to sensitivity

'

Moshe & Aharon each used logic Susceptibility to tumah in the service of HaShem Torah emphasizes the blood of the offering as prepared and

ready for sprinkling directly after action by the Cohanim * Jews sanctify the world All that are careful in the words of the Rabbis regarding items

forbidden due to the principal of one should not defileoneself, would bring holiness to their soul

Power of the unity Pouring of cold liquid into hot is considered connection due

to the steam (and not by pouring); lower effects the higher"

Concept of male & female in avodah and in the futureredemption combining meditation with physical deeds


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Bris Milah reveals the holy connection and our inherentpotential

Contrast of Human existence; Value of our human efforts These 33 days of tahor blood, are days of tahor without

limitation * To be clean and to be tahor *

Disagreement in the higher worlds '

Different concepts in the matter if the man or womanprovides seed first

The night that shines like the day From going down one can reach to a greater height ' Mitzvah that protects Avodah below, which awakens miraculous ways to nullify

natural influences Minhag that a pregnant woman does not act as a Kvater or as

an Unterfirer Tzaraas is connected to Lashon HaRa, abuse of speech itself

(more subtle yet far-reaching) " Seeding and causing to grow a blessing A woman after birth is called tamai until she brings her

sacrifices since until then she still lacks completeatonement

Judgment with love

A lesion in an area covered by hairRashi as a result of Lashon HaRaRambam says results from a denial of the basics of G-d

Spreading of evil outside is an indicator of geulah

Excluded from Tzaraas process: Areas of body notnormally seen; A Cohen who can not see

Great is the love of a Jew ' Negaim are an example of G-ds love for all Jews, even

those that sin

Jews always search for a miracle

Niddah laws involve prohibition (evil appreciated by intellectand emotions); impurity by contrast refers to evil which cannot be appreciated but is a degree that can not be removed


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Even if afflicted with Tzaraas, a person will be brought tothe Cohen; then, can repent and return to holiness

In the matter of only the 11th day in the cycle for Zivus, it isnot possible to become Zavah Gedolah ; nevertheless, BaisShamai says still concerned since one goes after thepotential

Need specific teaching that the purification of the Metzoracan not occur at night ' *

Standard definitions not according to the simple meaning *

A Jews essence is always remains pure *

Rashi learns that a Zav that sees two times is a differentcategory than a Zav that sees three times *

One Jew can offer to achieve atonement for another

Tzaraas of the houses displays the great goodness that islocked up

Finding hidden treasures *

Every new level requires a new teshuvah

Double guarding decrees fulfill G-ds Will

Do not forsake this world A Jew needs a strong desire to connect to G-d like Aharon &

his sons, while remaining in this world to complete His Will * Praise of Aharon wore special clothing for Yom Kippur not

for his own greatness but due to a decree of the King * All mitzvos are treated like decrees "*

The Cohen Gadol sees the ultimate purpose

'

Teshuvah from love not only uproots ones sins buttransforms them into Mitzvos; How? '

In the Mitzvah of Teshuvah kaparah is a goal but not pivotalThree versus four levels of kaparah Rashis views on the Cohen Gadols clothes on Yom Kippur *


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above the world but connected through Mitzvosdecrees of the King

' - brings into existence - faithful to reward level of G-dliness in the creation Judge that

punishes

' *

Two commands connected to concept of entering the Holyplace:

Do not drink intoxicating liquidsDo not enter the Holy of Holies at any time but the prescribed

ones

Every sin has two aspects effect on the person & theexistence of the sin "

By most Mitzvos one transgresses the Mitzvah to save a life;but saving a life is afulfillmentof Shabbos laws

Not only did Nadav & Avihu not sin, but they brought intothe Mishkan a level of kedusha that was needed for theMishkan to be sanctified

Cohen Gadol makes a Yom Tov in leaving the Kodesh inpeace; personal thanksgiving for completion of successfulrepresentation of all Jews "

One needs to be engaged in the world, but not with ones fulllife force

Three mitzvahs, one concept of the uniqueness of the JewsThe avodah of sanctify yourself in permitted maters effects

the future redemptionAhavas Yisrael should be treated like a business opportunity

When trees (or people) are connected to its source, thencannot be nullified

The fifth year is the ultimate in the life of the tree; give G-d

His livelihood

Word teaches if one does both prohibited acts, then

obligated two sin offerings * Acharei indicates not to be satisfied with raising ones

level, since another, higher level existsKedoshim one can reach to holiness without limits

Stealing is an action with continuing consequences until onerepays; similar to idol worship

Bad actions that continue to have bad effects

'

Two sayings in Ahavas Yisrael: Rabbi Akiva & Hillel *

Lists laws of before the laws of " Act of a Katan can be legitimate acts; regarding the person -

the lack of age exempts an accomplishment or a punishment " Two prohibitions in the first three years of the fruit; fruit

itself is prohibited, and a person is restricted from the fruitBoth parts have an effect on the counting period

*

The fifth year produces an add on as a reward and purposeof the first four years *

The verse prohibits giving inappropriate advice even ifsuch advice doesnt harm the other, but is in ones self-

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interestUse of false measures is an attempt to dress-up the act of

theft as an act of honesty; similar to the actions of theEgyptians

"

Unique explanation of how robbery is like murder "

One should save the life of another even to endanger oneself *

Concept of awe of the Mikdash contains many elements " ) Entire month of Iyar all days are equal)) Transition Sefiras HaOmer Iyar)( ) 49 days of Sefirah one entity- or 49 separate Mitzvos?

What we can do and what is above our abilities Gedolim share same essence of life-force with the Ketanim,

but are limited by their Gadlus

G-d as Cohen Gadol

Punishment of the Mekallel * Completeness in the counting of the Omer Emphasis on saying verses of zikhronos and of shofros comes

to awaken the memory of HaShem of the Akeida ofYitzchak, who was replaced by a ram

*

Two types of days: days of work and days of refraining fromwork

Opinions on issue of Chadash outside of Israel * Section of Peah & Leket do not interrupt the section of

Holidays, but are part of the concept of bringing Korbanos * Great service of Simcha Common denominator between prayer and the counting of

the Omer expressed in intent and in self-improvement Time of Sukkos is not connected to a particular event, but is

an establishment by the Jews of seven special Mitzvah days Appreciating the value of the simple Jew Inspiring Enlightenment: Speaking the virtues of others Differing opinions of Kiddush HaShem * Difference in order of Holidays as listed in the Torah and as

listed in Rambam; obligation of time vs of the person " Nature of the Shtei HaLechem & reflections in Avodah Law in making the Sukkah to be in a way of shade Awaken the sleeping *


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When ones disgrace is publicized and leads others not tocommit the same error, not only is the community saved,but also that person receives retroactive merit

Combining elevation and humility The seventh influences the six that follow ' In G-ds preferred system, even spiritual revenue must be

earned Shmitah and Yovel in Avodas HaShem Why would one think if sold to a non-Jew one could act like

him? ' The year of Shmitah is like the day of Shabbos ' * Three laws in Ribis express a Jews relationship with money

Rabbi Yishmael orderly service of TzadikimRabbi Akiva service of Baal Teshuvah *

Shmitah is connected to speech as an action

Failure to observe Shmitah leads to progressively increasedproblems, but G-d promises an uplifting (Geulah) '

Our job is not to sit on the mountain but to bring the Torah tothe land fulfilling purpose of a Dwelling Place below

Slaves freedom achieves ultimate when seventh year of salecoincides with the Shmitah year

Master must provide for the total material needs of theservant *

Purpose of Bitul to not feel it -

Acquisitions in a spiritual life * The question of what should we eat for 3 years is a

question from a Ben Chochom, requesting details (not achallenge)

A Jew plants and has faith *` Verse has 2 parts (a general and a specific):Jews are my slaves that I took out of EgyptJews are not to be sold by public auction

*

Merciful without end

All Mitzvos require Kabolas Ol

The Tochacha are very lofty blessings not expressed directly

Pnimiyus HaTorah reveals that all suffering is manifestlygood

Study of Torah needs to be like letters engraved in stone

Complete removal of bad, or do we attempt to transform it


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Standing upright 2 explanations expressed from the namesof the Tannaim

Mistakenly calling the 11th animal, the Tenth '

Torah changes the world; the tenth becomes holy *

The actual toil in Torah engraves into a Jews heart*

The response to the Jews higher dedication to the point of

toiling is a bonus reward of G-d will turn aside from Hisaffairs to reward the Jews

*

Entire Sefer Vayikra reflects theme - benefit of humaninitiative

The language of Cherem (opposite of blessing) indicatesreturn to the real owner

Changes in the world after the arrival of Moshiach

Vidui even without Teshuvah has effects * Tzedekah has three levels:

up to one-fifth; over one-fifth; and all of onespossessions

Geulah comes due to the bris between G-d and the Avos(themselves) and independent on our worthiness *

A part of a Chok can be understood '

Influence of Torah without limits

)Quantitative increase enhances the status of the quality)

)In a physical desert, we establish a holy sanctuary)

)The Jews encamped at the Har Sinai, in the singular)

)Ahavas Yisrael explained by the three leaders of)Chasidus

)Flourish like a palm-tree, producing good and sweet)fruit (to another Yid)

)Count of Levites different than all other Jews)

Two phases of preparation with a task comes the abilities Counting expresses love and unity Three levels of covering *


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Holiness should always be within ones grasp * Services of the Leviim passive, proactive *

Safeguarding one separation *

Service (in potential) starts at 30 days old *

Items counted can not be nullified; special verses said on 2nd

of Sivan by HaShem to Moshe '

The particulars are connected and important to the generals *

To be born anew *

Actions, not speech, draws consequences ' *

To reach higher than numbers and considerations *

Ones neighbors can have many effects on a person Sin is only a temporary separation and can be erased with

Teshuvah A Jew can be secluded from G-d by ones pride Bikurim are not just any portion, but the first portion * Nesiim brought Korbanos: same act with different intentions * Two aspects of Shabbos reflect the two aspects of love Drive out the bad and gather the good G-ds voice stopped at the entrance of the Mishkan; cessation

necessary to enable free choice * Nature of Leviims service of transportation *

Mitzvah of Kinui can be a prohibition or a Mitzvah '"

Nezirus and amen: consent adds to actual blessing ' The Cohanims blessings is a constant obligation * The Nesiims offerings connected and * The reward of Shabbos observance


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Unity of different parts

Bitter waters become a blessing *

12 Nesiim brought a total of 6 wagons Uniqueness of Aron requires its own place, also in all

generations " ( (She is more precious than other gems The Cohanims blessings are distinct from the earlier

blessings in the Torah*

:

Teshuvah not listed in the count of Mitzvos "

Non-Jews have a connection to Nezirus not from holiness ofa Nazir, but from the expression of separation

Light from the Bais HaMikdash goes to the entire world fromthe menorah lamps (the Jewish people)

One uniqueness of Mahn that even when eaten by Rashaim,nothing is wasted and is completely nourishing

Regardless of motive or opportunity during the first Pesach,one can fix it up at the second Pesach *

The power of Moshes nevius The blowing of the trumpets for war and for simchah * Two levels of humility by Moshe Consolation for Aharon * Korban Pesach contains elements of a personal sacrifice and

of a communal sacrifice Pesach Sheni is an avodah of Teshuvah never too late even when seemingly

lacking nothing The Jews showed honor to Miriam by preparing her place for

seven days, and welcoming her back into the encampment * Disgrace of only offering one Pesach sacrifice in the desert Different types of enemies of the Jews, but at their source

they fight against G-d, who chose the Jews * Three aspects in prophecy "

Single unit of the Menorah reflects unity of the Jews *

The Pesach in Egypt and Pesach in the desert * Turn from bad and do good


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Simchah penetrates the body Denial to the many when harmful to a few * Matters which are completely from Heaven, are drawn down

thru the acts of people * Humility and the Divine Presence

As future leader Yehoshua needs to be devoted to all hispeopleTzitzis (all Mitzvos) must be on a talis (fully surrounds a

person)

HaShem loves the children Torah was not given to the angels Ability to do the seemingly impossible * All the particulars of Tzitzis are connected to the going out

of Egypt ' *

The Spies mistake was in offering conclusions

The power of Moshes prayers *

The Spies did not learn from Miriam *

G-ds protection * Nothing is impossible for HaShem

Mitzvah of Challah - ones dough comes from HaShem ** How to be a successful Shliach Shechita indicates elevation to a higher level * Testing HaShem even at the time of the miracle * The Spies reference to the Giants * Action is the main point common denominator of Avodah

Zarah, the Wood-Gatherer, and the Spies '

Do not turn from the truth * Do the truth since it is the truth Tzitzis worn on the inside or on the outside Improper thoughts can turn a mitzvah into the opposite * Avodah Zarah equated to all Mitzvos * The best of what one has goes to HaShem


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Korach (like the Spies) could not understand how materialand spiritual functioned together

'

Changes in the world expressed by three parts of letter;name of Korach show 3 distortions in their opposition

The name of the Parsha alludes to something good Is collective punishment legitimate? Honor to the Bais haMikdash to have guards at night " Everyone should desire to be a Cohen Gadol Two levels of Divine Providence Chitzoniyus and

Pnimiyus - Korach called for end of divisions (which allows holiness) Differing numbers for the entrance gates to the Mikdash

24 gifts express the closeness of the people to the Cohanim The staff and almonds involved miracles and the natural

order *

24 gifts to the Cohanim was a response to the challenge ofKorach

*

Impossible for a Jews body to separate from G-d * Always make an effort to save a Jew * Torah is an inheritance, and thus, open to all Jews Cohanim & Leviim two different roles? Moshes ability to see the individual from among the group * A Jew is like the messenger from HaShem The obligation of hidur exists in every Mitzvah

A persons thoughts have physical effects

Issur in not taking Terumas Maaser from Maaser Rishon *

Mahn, Clouds of Glory, and the Well 3 levels To become impure in order to purify others The laws of the Red Heifer are the Chok of the Torah *


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Acts of the leader brings merit all * A minor mitzvah is like a major mitzvah When death is transformed into life

A reason higher than reason The one who touches a dead body is tameh; but the deadbody itself is not tameh

A leader takes responsibility for the needs of the people ' *

Anyone that holds a Sefer Torah bare, would be buried bare(without that Mitzvah)

Miracle of G-ds fighting for us without our involvement,merits a song of praise *

Kiddush HaShem is like a connection of , a Jew doesnot want to separate from G-d for a moment '

The Tenth Red Heifer brought by King Moshiach is law Three types of forgiveness The final Red Heifer will allow us to overcome death and

achieve eternal life The leader of the generation is like the whole generation The lessons of tumah in the world Two explanations in the battle of Amalek; two paths in our

struggle against the Yetzer HaRa * Crouching Lion, Jews in ExileFear & love of HaShem overcomes Bilam and Amalek G-ds ultimate intent is fulfilled by the level of the Matriarchs Strength in the time of fear, signifies the true leader * An act beyond the rules, is rewarded beyond the boundaries Great Tzinus of the Jews in small and large matters * Rashi & Rambam explain differently the allusions in the final

prophecy of Bilam *

Jews special standing makes them impervious to curses *

Purpose of Moshiach is alluded to in Bilaams prophecyreferencing Dovid and Moshiach "

Zimris challenge and Pinchas reply Understanding the place of the physical world


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Balak elevated as conduit for the blessings of the Jews The nations of the world have a role in the times of Moshiach Avrohom established a new standard to love HaShem without

limits * The essence of the Jews *

Grabbing Mitzvos like a lion indicates mesiras nefesh *

From irrational hate comes irrational love * G-ds love for the Jews expressed as infants and soil *

The days of Moshiach are connected to our service in Galus

Obstacles & impediments indicate a personal significance to

that Mitzvah

Mesiras Nefesh brings the Geulah One can not know anothers intentions Love of Eretz Yisroel ' * Since Moshe was involved in the matter, the law of

inheritance was delivered to the Jewish people in anothermanner

*

The importance of even one prayer "* Pinchas & the Previous Rebbe displayed mesiras nefesh even

beyond the requirements of the Torah "

The leader of the flock has mesiras nefesh for every member *

Soft language indicates korbanos connection even in timesof Galus *

Mission statement includes being a prophet to the nations A level beyond obligation is called Everyone in the Bais Medrosh heard * Yehoshua like Moshe, was Nasi and King ' Physical sacrifices protected the non-Jews; our spiritual

prayers protect us *

Three divisions of the land; three connections between theJews and the Land

Daily service is a state of constant meeting with G-d *


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HaShem rewarded Pinchas out of order, with the status ofCohen, which should not be a reward

The power of even the thought of Teshuvah *

Special unique connection of Shmini Atzeres provides anallusion to the concept of 2nd day of Yom Tov in Galus ' *

In the future, the land would be allotted to 13 tribes

Chinuch builds paths for the child to follow throughout theirlife "

Power of annulment is greater for the betrothed than for thehusband

Vows can serve two purposes How to become a fitting vessel for the holy light

Those that learn Torah serve as the source for the DivinePresence Ones words should display holiness *

Peculiar occurrences that the plunder was divisible by 50 or500, plus no living spoils died after end of the war

The word of Bilam is against HaShem with Moshe defendingHis honor

Immersion prepares the vessels fit for use after beingavailable for non-Kosher use

Understanding of hard or easy view of bad * Neshama going down in order to journey to a higher level -

Even Shevat Levi participated in the war for HaShem

Menachem Av Jews consoles the Father - A chidush by vows that a katan can make an effective vow " Tumah needs a direct contact to cause an effect; Kedusha

does not*

Menashehs love of the Land for no ulterior motive

, , 21 days brief, subject to quick change from bitter to sweet Service of turning over In life one must always travel and not stop To every journey in life there is a purpose


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Rosh Chodesh Av is an important time to commit again todaily learning *

The daughters of Tzelafchad hree were listed by age; the twoprevious according to their wisdom, which was equal ' *

Similarity of the Goral and the Ten Commandments The boundaries of the Land of Israel primarily to delineate

where the mitzvos of the Land apply * Recount the events of the journey and make known the

loving kindness of HaShem Land of Israel possesses two special qualities: its kedusha and

its being chosen by HaShem Speaking & learning bring a matter into reality All that are alive are in movement Connection between years of Aharons life and with the

custom to say ' in response in Hallel Cohen Gadol uses both the service of the Tzadik and of the

Baal Teshuva "

The Nasi represents the entire group plus is concerned aboutthe needs of each individual *

Two reasons why the accidental killer stays in the City ofRefuge until the death of the Cohen Gadol "*

Rashi uses the word to indicate the concept of restrictionsleading to higher quality *

Accidental murderer cannot leave the City of Refuge even tosave a life

This parsha and Shabbos Chazon are the joining of twoopposites

Greater joy on the Shabbos of the Three Weeks

To understand G-ds words develops a deeper bond The armed soldiers of the Jews succeeded in the merit of

Tefillin * Both the Parsha and the Haftorah begin with rebuke and end

with Geulah The vision of the Bais HaMikdash from Above produces an

ongoing effect to improve oneself Hidden reproach, revealed love *

Yehoshuas role to lead the people '

Moshes Ahavas Yisrael was so great that he allowed theJews to refine themselves

Moshes purpose was to transmit the Torah Understanding of G-ds blessings * Moshe connected the limited with the limitless Even a non-Jewish King can respect Mesiras Nefesh ' "


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Good intentions make all the difference The people needed to take Har Sinai to Eretz Yisrael * Holiness of Ever HaYarden comes from the request by the

Jews Banded together strengthens the forces of evil and of good

Everyone can see the Galus as part of the Geulah The lack of faith removed the possibility of supernatural

conquest without weapons * Two definitions of for the Mishkan and for a Judge *

Weeping for all generations '*

Our task to combine two forms of avodah constant and new * Tisha bAv on Shabbos provides full expression of the day

A (spiritual) city of refuge for those disconnected from life Torah and Mitzvos

Definition of Aleph A great voice is eternally heard A teacher is a father showing devotion to the students * Tefillin appear as one Mitzvah in Shmos; in Dvarim it

appears as two Mitzvos * 1st Beis HaMikdash had its unique qualities as does the

second one; the third one will fuse all the unique qualities Spiritually keep Shabbos and be partners with HaShem ' Shema expresses the unity out of diversity ' Bitul () in ones learning From the hand to the head Neighbors have effects for good or its opposite ' Rabbi Akiva saw the future outcome and was happy ' Two definitions: supplication or requesting a gift

We have the power to open the hidden or to tear apart thelimits

*

G-d permeates from the high spiritual realm to the lowestphysical environment

Ones Torah teacher is ones life, even to the student that issearching "

In the future, we will take our reward (not just receive) *


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Normal forgetting does not separate one from the Torah Love and fear in one heart Moshe set aside three cities of refuge * The Head tefillin which is the main part of the Mitzvah

stresses the concept of consistency "

The Galus can cause a growth in worldly thoughts Mahn cultivates an inner appetite for spirituality

Heel can have two implications reflecting our avodah at theend of Galus

Galus has an advantage (in the long run) The Luchos and a Tzadik ' A woman is required to make the blessings on Torah

Some prioritize the performance of Mitzvos, thus treatingsome Mitzvos lightly, casting them under ones heel

The one completing the Mitzvah receives credit for entireMitzvah

The gift that Moshe Rabbenu received Torah & Mitzvos beyond ones obligation * Specialsegulah of the mezuzah is safeguarding even outside

the home In Seder Birchas HaNehenin, the goal of the Alter Rebbe is to

teach clear behavior in practical action When does HaShem accept a bribe? * Unique spelling expresses the Divine quality of the Tablets Mezuzah expresses an awareness of HaShem outside

Mesiras Nefesh of the Sheppard of Yisrael

Teshuvah is the one item with which one can bribe

HaShem

Prayer with

Signs of Kashrus in daily life

The Place which G-d will choose

'

Eating normal meat (rectifying the world) was not alloweduntil the Jews entered Eretz Yisrael


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The complete nullification of idols *

The strong power of Teshuvah " Method to clean out ones animalistic desires * Cleaving to G-d

* The Blessing and the Transmutation

The Chosen Place

'

Mother and sister are omitted from list close relatives whoincite *

Severance gift should exceed what is appropriate Shiloh was chosen to exclude other locations; Yerushalayim

has intrinsic value

Mitzvah of consists of two parts

The holiness of the Mikdash is manifested in the varyingphysical levels as opposed to the Mishkan

'

Eating Maaser Sheni in Yerushalayim is not an additionalMitzvah but a restrictive condition *

An abomination to you, specifically for that person thatcreated the forbidden item

*

Why Maaser Sheni money is treated more stringently than theoriginal Maaser Sheni

Giving of Tzedakah is not limited to one time; doublecommand applying to the both the giver and the recipient *

Tzedakah in exchange for judgment

Judges, Officers, and the Cities of Refuge

A persons emotions are compared to a tree

False prophet can also have death by Heaven Rabbi Akiva judges the Jews favorably (connection to Shofar

& Elul) * Go simply in faith that G-ds Will is to do good for us ' A temporary decree by a Navi has long-term advantages A King and a Nasi heart and mind


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Ger Mitzri today may marry into the congregation Moshes prophecy is Torah Who is able to bear witness regarding G-d?

Kings purpose: improve Jews fear of Heaven; and to assistthe mind of Jews to rule over their heart

Purpose of Cities of Refuge in the times of Moshiach

Like a tree, a person is deep rooted (character) and powerful(emotions)

The Eglah Arufah is different from korbanos in 3 ways andthree explanations of how it works *

Roles of the Judge and the Officer Rabbinic enactments are not limited to specific mitzvos Purpose of legal system to reveal the good in each Jew "

A Judge shares responsibility to enforce the law*

A person is not the owner of ones body The Geulah is a certainty

Going out to war to subdue your body and animal soulGuardrail necessary for spiritual service

One must warm up to Torah and Mitzvos to overcome thecoldness of Amalek in ones life

Mitzvos do not require intent; transgressions require intent The power of an easy Mitzvah * Divorce can reveal the connection that existed It is possible to be victorious without war *

Remember in order to forget *

Benefits of Mitzvos in the world applies to mitzvos betweenone person to another

A guardrail especially needed in beginning a new lifestyle Kiddushin requires first an exchange of kesef Remembrance of Shabbos and of Amelek share concepts


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The Ramaks passing due to the tree of knowledge, not due tothe snake

The Bais HaMikdash requires a guardrail, even though asynagogue does not

Different understanding of the Mitzvah of not plowing two

animals together A quarrel can not lead to peace ' * Shatnez permitted in the Bais HaMikdash, but not other

mixtures Why making a vow is as if building a private altar? Reward for our service is at completion of entire project No mixture of soul powers Employees right to eat while at work

G-d is not separated from the Jewish people Kiddushin changed after the Giving of the Torah Faith in G-ds blessings and service in all aspects of lifeThe Admonitions are meant as blessings in disguise, that

everything is good

W alk in His paths Complete good could only happen after everyone received

their portion *

G-d separates the Jewish people on a daily basis * The declaration accompanying the First-Fruits offering, is a

thanksgiving for the complete settlement of the Land While involved in the physical world, make a special effort to

see HaShems Kindnesses * The bringing of the First Fruits elicits a response from G-d * Hidden blessings of the Admonitions ' * Indicates a complete and full entrance

The Jewish people are like a hidden treasure G-d has regrets on galus ' The First-Fruits an allusion to the neshama Rambans understanding of the differing rules on

disqualification of hewn stones Two possible times for Bikurim; 2 levels of thanks One can be similar to HaShem by going beyond limitations


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Understanding after 40 years - methodology Key to rain and the key to livelihood ' Reading the Parsha prior to Rosh HaShana displays unity

These 40 days are for additional acts of tzedakah

Every Jew has a unique advantage allowing each one to be a

guarantor for the other

HaShem is in Galus with us, and will only leave Galus with

the return of every Jew

' *

G-d blesses the month of Tishrei after the Jews begin theirservice

Written and Oral Torah are one whole unit *

A new type of convert similar to those of Yehoshua *

Blessing followed by a curse, causes a deep Teshuvah

Special covenant with G-d (each Rosh HaShana) *

'

All Jews are connected throughout (space and) time *

Free choice results from our soul be rooted in G-d *

Ever-lasting covenant, binding on both sides *

After we do complete Teshuva (removing the foreskin ofones heart), then G-d circumcises us to serve fully

"

Two means of service included within both Torah & tefilah -

Observing Torah & Mitzvos do not require travel to a greatdistance *

Only through intellection effort; the longer short way

13th Sefer Torah & 13th gate are available for all The higher the blessing, the more it is hidden


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Torah on a shelf besides the Aron or inside the Aron *

'

Cohanims service has effect outside of the Bais haMikdash Teshuvah needs to effect a persons intellect, emotions and

actions *

Nitzavim & Rosh HaShana unity above

VaYelech & Yom Kippur unity below

Each generation has its own mission *

Cohanim represent the entire tribe of Levi

On Hakhel the King reads the Torah from a raised woodenbimah that rests in the Azarah *

Hakhel is a continuation of Shmitah * Mitzvah of writing a Sefer Torah is fulfilled with a

community Torah

Unique connection the Jews with Moshe * On the 7th of Adar traditions and wellsprings of wisdom

were closed to Moshe

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Final two mitzvos (Hakhel and writing a Sefer Torah) renewour connection to Sinai

G-ds hiding which is not a hiding *

Heaven & Earth are subservient to the Jews

Moshe draws down from above; Yeshaya elevates frombelow

Three levels of the soul find expression in three manners of

avodah Teshuvah is to return ones soul towards its source

Three types of connections between the soul and its source

Item of Interest witinh the Sichah:How does the world exist on Rosh Hashana that

falls on Shabbos, when no shofar is blown?


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Teshuvah during the 10 Days is different than the rest of theyear

The blessing prior to Torah learning '

Guarding the entire Torah needs actual witnesses *

The Jews attempted to prevent the death of Moshe *

Six parts of Shiras HaAzinu

Yehoshuas humility is sign for us for Rosh HaShana *

Service of close and service of far

Three-fold merits of the Avos reflect the three-foldconnection between the Jews and G-d

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