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Vyadaata 5657.
Classes 1 to 18. The Mem Gimmel Class series includes a full year of study at a relatively advanced level. The classes delve into an important area of the chassidus of Rabbi Shalom Dov Ber Schneersohn (Rashab, the fifth Rebbe of Lubavitch). The first 18 classes in this series cover a discourse from 5657 (1897) (Vyadata). The topic is Achdus Hashem (the unity of G-d) based on the pasuk (line) "Hashem hu ha'Elokim" (e.g., the Divine Name "Havaya" - an acronym for the 4 letter name of G-d - and the Divine name "Elokim" are one and the same). The discourse explains this concept of unity on three levels: (1) Havaya and Elokim are like the right and left Hands of One G-d; (2) Elokim conceals only from the perspective of the creation not the Creator; and finally (3) deep spiritual service makes it possible for us to experience the truth of the unity of Hashem in creation. Vyadata concludes with two practical discussions. First, earning a parnassa (a livelihood) while keeping a balance between faith and human effort. Second, the significance of personal tests. Class One.
Introduction to year ACHDUS HASHEM (AHAVAS YISROEL) emuna pshuta, pshitus of chakira, Adam Haelyon. Do not be discouraged by the sound quality of this first class. It gets better from here onwards. We have worked on this file with audio processing to make it as clear and easy to listen to as possible. We hope you will enjoy the series. Proper titles and descriptions for the ma'marim series are currently being prepared. Class Two. ACHDUS (some stories). Hashem Hu HaElokim according to ZOHAR. 3 levels in Hashem's names. Class Three. INTRODUCTION to the division of the maamar - Atzlius. Class Four. OROS and KEILIM- two opposite systems Class Five. Hava Amina Teretz and refutation. (revealing through hiding) Class Six. Etzem vs. Giluyi. Ohr vs. Ha'arah. each Tzimtzum is two Tzimtzumim Words reveal and conceal. Hillel vs. Shammai. KLAL GADOL: Etzem can NOT be revealed. Tzimtzum HaRishon - siluk (removal) of ohr, kav breaks through. Tzimtzum in seder hishtalshelus - quantitative diminution of light. Parsa - qualitative change in the Ohr. Malach vs. Sefira. Havaye and Elokim like right and left hand of a person. Moshol M'chuvan vs. moshol bilti m'chuvan. Adam Hatachton (us) is a Moshol for Adam Haelyon (Atzilus) Koach HaMaskel includes koach to create new ideas and also koach to limit the ideas. Any line of reasoning taken to its extreme is wrong. Need balance. To pasken shailos - limit all pertaining ideas, then weigh them. Yarmulka: limitation must be imposed from outside. Can't cover head with own hand. Elokim can't block Havaye. Etzem can't block Etzem. Short history of Kabbalah.
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