Pesach= Pe Such; a time to talk, Matza being katnus may be linked to the idea that we talk a lot on Pesach.

 

The Birth of a Nation. (5771).

It's not about a few righteous people but an entire union.

The righteous man Avrohom would father G-d's nation, but there was to be much to endure first. And the Jews would (in part) choose their own destiny. How would their history unfold? Would Moshiach come immediately or not. The conclusion was theirs to determine.

Class Two (The Besht).

Plan a: for Yidden to leave Egypt righteous (and Mattan Torah would have been Moshiach [Pnimyus HaTorah would remain revealed]).

 Plan b: We fell into 49 gates of impurity and left because "The time came' undeserving. All of history since then is our earning our freedom.

Likutei Sichos vol. 17 p. 78 ff. is the basis for this class.

 

 

 

What is Pesach? (5761).

A seven part series outlining the basic theme(s) of this Yom Tov (season) and its timeless relevance.

This series was taught in a warm and engaging style to a small class at Machon Chana in 5761/2001. The material is accessible to anyone.

Where are all the Miracles?

Look behind the scenes of the the Pesach drama. The first class takes on the oft asked question, "Why don't we see open miracles any more?". 

 Starting out with a bang.

The Pesach season is a time of warmth and beginnings. This class brings to center stage the early days of the relationship between the Jewish people and Hashem with humor and examples that everyone can relate to.

 A special time to break out of Mitzrayim.

This class examines why we continue to observe Pesach in contrast to the many days of commemoration in Jewish history that are no longer observed. Why is Pesach important whether we recognize it or not.

 Let's talk about Matza.

This class includes a brief summary of the previous classes (approx. 3 minutes) so it is a good place to start if you have limited time to listen.

The class moves quickly into a core question related to Pesach- why we eat Matza. The answers provide food for deep thought about freedom and how we get there. 

 No Chometz please.

This class starts out with the topic of Chometz (leavened flour and water) including some practical points of interest. Then Rabbi Paltiel moves into the Chassidus of avoiding Chometz. He connects this to the importance of children at the Pesach Seder- both actual children and the children within ourselves.

 The point of the Seder is to say "Wow".

The class begins with a discussion of Chinuch related to Pesach and ends with...."wow". Don't miss the stories in the last two minutes of the class.

 Make it real.

This is the last installment in the Pesach lecture series. Rabbi Paltiel goes beyond the philosophy and makes a final point that will penetrate your heart. This class provides inspiration to use the extra help Hashem provides at Pesach to jump over the barriers in our lives.

 

 

 

 

Another Series on Pesach. (5765).

A four part series of oral lectures on pesach.

1) Shana (The hebrew word for year connotes both change and repetition. 2) Growth and change vs. consistency. 3) The world of the individual (before Mattan Torah) and the Nation (from Mattan Torah).

Golus (Exile). It's outer and inner dimensions.

Matza. What it means (Faith and Bittul (humility)). Two levels of Matza before and after midnight. Our own and with divine help.

 

 

 

 

Atzamos Hayeveishos (5767).

On Shabbos Chol Hamoed Pesach the Haftaorah tells the story of the dead that Yechezkel resurrected. This class explores the meaning behind this story and it's relationship with Pesach.

Levush, gemara.

Pesukim, Rebbe's Sicha, Process of regeneration when Techias HaMeisim happens.