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Rabbi Benyamin Walters Original Class

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Introduction 4 classes

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Part 1 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Beginning the Series on the השתלשלות
  2. 1:41 Common Difficulties Understanding חסידות Structure
  3. 3:17 Applying חסידות in עבודה Requires Full Insight
  4. 5:33 Special Status of שער היחוד in Rabbinic Letters
  5. 6:58 Structure of שער היחוד: First Nine Chapters
Part 2 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:05 Introduction to the First Nine Chapters
  2. 1:55 Two Opposite Approaches: Intellectual vs Excitement
  3. 3:56 Bitter Confusion and the Need for Guidance
  4. 5:18 Lottery Analogy for True Spiritual Excitement
  5. 6:59 Focus on Understanding, Not Highest Level
  6. 8:39 Defining התבוננות: Analysis over Meditation
Part 3 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:04 Meditation vs Study: Why Insight Needs Learning
  2. 1:11 Study Is Essential Even for Godliness
  3. 2:49 How תבוננות Elevates Mind and Action
  4. 4:52 Making a Decision to Be בינוני—Why It Fails
  5. 6:42 Learning Details to Connect with God's Unity
  6. 9:41 Realizing God’s Presence Beyond Apparent Levels
Part 4 3 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Main points of the first nine chapters
  2. 1:17 Halacha basics don’t make one a rabbi
  3. 2:36 Learning details with purpose and application

Cover Page 2 classes

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Part 1 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Introducing the Second Part of Ner Mitzvah
  2. 1:36 Upper and Lower Unity Verses Explained
  3. 3:06 David’s Advice to Solomon on the Heart
  4. 4:29 Father’s Test: The Hide‑and‑Seek Metaphor
  5. 5:45 God Examines the Content of Our Hearts
  6. 6:59 Human Intellect vs. Divine Intellect
  7. 8:42 Chassidus Aims to Bring the Messiah
Part 2 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:04 Mitteler Rebbe’s Introduction to the Sefer
  2. 1:54 Summarizing the Concept for the Human Mind
  3. 3:12 From the First Contraction to the End of Creation
  4. 4:35 Author’s Sincere Intentions and Hope for Acceptance
  5. 5:43 Addressing Potential Mistakes in the Printed Edition

Chapters 10-15 42 classes

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Chapter 10

Part 1 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Review of earlier chapters and purpose
  2. 1:26 Need for systematic explanation of the השתלשלות
  3. 2:55 Lights versus vessels and their interrelation
  4. 4:42 Crown unites the ten sephirot of each world
  5. 6:10 Crown as intermediary and the chain concept
Part 2 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Introducing Chapter Ten and the Infinite Light
  2. 3:12 The Concept of מאריך באחד (Elongating One)
  3. 6:18 Three Levels of Unity: יחיד, אחד, קדמון
  4. 7:57 Understanding יחיד vs אחד
  5. 12:03 Sefirot Within the Essence of the Infinite Light
  6. 15:03 How Diversity Emerges from Divine Simplicity
Part 3 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 The Simple Light of Ein Sof and Upper Purity
  2. 1:38 Upper vs Lower Purity and the Concept of יחיד
  3. 3:20 Understanding יחוד vs יחד and God's Unity Beyond Numbers
  4. 7:53 The Oil Metaphor: Essence Higher Than All Yet Permeates Everything
  5. 11:59 Two‑Step Process: Separate the Essence then Reconnect to All Things
  6. 13:44 Key Chapters 10‑13: Essence, Revelation, and the Concept of צמצום
Part 4 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 God Transcends All Kabbalistic Levels
  2. 1:16 Mikdash Melech Sources on Pre‑Contraction
  3. 2:56 Zohar’s Opening on Sovereignty and Engraved Letters
  4. 8:58 Essence Higher Than the Ten Sefirot
Part 5 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Introducing Analogies and Metaphors
  2. 1:46 Example of a Kind Person’s Intent
  3. 3:08 Kindness Demonstrated: The Story Summarized
  4. 4:23 The Yuli Power Within the Soul
  5. 5:43 Kindness Not Divided Into Separate Desires
  6. 11:01 Kindness Extends to Providing Food
Part 6 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Kindness Must Encompass Every Detail
  2. 1:30 A Kind Perspective Shapes Our Understanding
  3. 3:06 Glorifying Kindness: Victory and Splendor
  4. 4:17 Desire for Kindness Manifests in All Aspects
  5. 6:25 Charity with a Sour Face Isn’t True Kindness
  6. 7:44 Torah’s Reason for Wealth: Enable Charity
  7. 9:14 All Details of Kindness Are Unified
Part 7 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Napoleon as a Model of the Kingship Attribute
  2. 4:05 Essence Over Details: Kindness as Identity
  3. 5:51 The Soul as One Unity, Not Separate Parts
  4. 8:05 Human Essence vs. Artificial Intelligence
Part 8 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:01 Essence vs. Details: The Core Concept
  2. 3:41 Water Analogy for Inseparable Attributes
  3. 5:00 Kindness Inherent in Every Person
  4. 6:11 Kindness Is Only One Aspect of the Soul
  5. 7:40 Kindness and Competitiveness Within One Essence
Part 9 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Why we need multiple analogies
  2. 4:47 Electricity analogy for universal movement energy
  3. 6:33 Consciousness power: soul before bodily revelation
  4. 9:01 Sound and sight: physical vs perceptual
Part 10 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:10 Soul's Potential to See and Hear
  2. 4:27 Sun Analogy for Soul's Potential
  3. 8:32 Understanding Chassidic Analogies
  4. 11:36 Transition to Next Chapter
  5. 12:40 First Step: Essential and Yuli Powers
Part 11 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Stage One: The Undifferentiated Soul
  2. 1:53 Stage Two: The Ten Powers Begin to Manifest
  3. 5:38 Stage Three: Ready to Act but Still Blocked
  4. 10:29 Movement Analogy: General Intent vs Detailed Action
  5. 15:04 The Role of צמצום and the Seed Concept

Chapter 11

Part 1 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:01 Linking Past Chapter: Soul Levels and Divine Forces
  2. 1:07 The Ten Hidden Sefirot Concealed in the Essence
  3. 2:12 Human Kindness Expressed Through Intellect, Traits, Speech, Action
  4. 4:54 Creation Requires a Creator: God as the Ultimate Source
  5. 10:34 Kindness as an Ineffable Essence Beyond Checklists
Part 2 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 All Sefirot Included in Upper Purity
  2. 2:06 Paradox of the Holy Ark's Dimensions
  3. 3:15 Understanding Upper vs Lower Purity
  4. 5:48 The Infinite Nature of Kingship
  5. 8:45 Precision in Mitzvah Observance
Part 3 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 The Nature of a חק in the Commandments
  2. 3:49 Transition to the Next Stage: אחד
  3. 5:00 One Level: ספירות עד אין קץ
  4. 7:28 Simple Unity and the Ten Sefirot
  5. 9:14 The Ten Sefirot Without Distinct Essence
Part 4 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Power of Creation Explained
  2. 2:59 Initial Desire to Perform Chesed
  3. 5:16 Third Level: Detailed Letter Estimation
  4. 6:59 Upper Purity and World Planning
  5. 8:31 Kedmon: Pre‑Planning Before First Tzimtzum
  6. 9:59 Or Ein Sof, Tzimtzum and Manifestation
Part 5 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Introducing the Fourth Level after צמצום
  2. 1:15 Upper and Lower Purity Explained
  3. 5:23 Qualitative Leap from Infinite to Finite Light
  4. 9:09 Soul Analogy with Stained Glass Perception
  5. 11:09 Fourth Level Still a Revelation of God
Part 6 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:04 Intro to פירוש המילים of ברוך שאמר
  2. 1:18 Three stages: ברוך שאמר, והיה, העולם
  3. 4:20 Explanation of ברוך הוא and hidden aspect
  4. 5:47 God's estimation from beginning to end
  5. 8:05 Measuring line קו before א"ק and its role

Chapter 12

Part 1 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Understanding the First צמצום
  2. 1:31 Complexity Beyond Simple Light Analogy
  3. 2:52 Realizing Everything Is Nothing to God
  4. 4:47 Explaining כולי קמיה כלא חשיב in נגלה
  5. 6:30 Comparing כולי קמיה כלא חשיב and אין עוד מלבדו
Part 2 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Straightening One’s Desire Toward Ein Sof Alone
  2. 1:27 World’s Distractions Set Up by HaShem
  3. 3:31 Kingship of Ein Sof Before the Contraction
  4. 5:42 Heavens Cannot Contain the Divine Light
  5. 6:47 Vessel for a Vessel: Engraving Metaphor
  6. 9:12 Who Is There for Me in the Heavens?
  7. 10:19 Alt Rabbi’s Tale of Ultimate Self‑Sacrifice
Part 3 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Introducing the Concept of צמצום (Contraction)
  2. 3:01 Why a Teacher Must Conceal His Full Understanding
  3. 4:27 Math Analogy: Explaining Complex Ideas to a Child
  4. 6:42 Giving a Short Halachic Ruling Without Full Details
  5. 7:56 Chicken‑Kosher Story Illustrating Over‑Explanation
  6. 11:51 Extracting Gemara from Mishnah Through Concise Analysis
Part 4 3 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Teacher's hidden depth in short explanations
  2. 3:53 Soul entering the body must limit its potential
  3. 6:56 Illustrations of the soul’s restraint (Rabbi’s ear story)
Part 5 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 One side: Essence remains despite apparent reduction
  2. 2:27 DNA experiments show soul’s form resists mutation
  3. 3:50 Spiritual form above the body; phantom limb clue
  4. 5:46 Body refinement for resurrection: soul fully expressed
  5. 7:21 Movement: Spiritual power must be limited to act
  6. 9:18 Genius expressed in one idea, yet whole intellect remains
  7. 11:27 Repeated Mishnah study summons the angel of understanding
Part 6 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Introducing רשימו after צמצום
  2. 2:18 Blueprint analogy for רשימו
  3. 5:00 Mnemonic and string‑finger analogy
  4. 6:42 Stone‑throwing illustration of hidden force
  5. 9:11 Hand‑motion hint to deep intellect
  6. 10:43 Writing fingers as concealed intellect
  7. 12:43 Summary of multiple משלים and their purpose

Chapter 13

Part 1 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Understanding the Empty Place (מקום פנוי) Concept
  2. 1:26 Divine Creation Doesn't Diminish God's Essence
  3. 3:09 Infinite Sefirot and Unlimited Creative Potential
  4. 4:32 Why Darkness Precedes Light in the World
  5. 6:01 The Dual Meaning of אתה הוא and הוא
  6. 9:15 External vs Internal Encompassment (מקיף פנימי) Explained
Part 2 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:01 General מקיף הכללי vs internal מקיף
  2. 1:13 God's enduring name and its revelation
  3. 2:29 Teacher‑student analogy for divine presence
  4. 3:45 Cow picture story: seeing hidden God
  5. 4:49 Second נמשל: soul, body and no real change
  6. 8:19 רשימו: limiting power within infinite light
Part 3 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 God's Power to Limit and Include
  2. 1:42 Blueprint Analogy for Divine Imprint
  3. 3:10 Stone-Throwing Analogy for Divine Concealment
  4. 5:40 Planets Moving by Hidden Divine Power
  5. 6:57 Direct vs. Indirect Divine Influence
  6. 8:01 Hint Analogy for Hidden Intellect
  7. 10:12 Reality Appears Separate Yet Holds Hidden Light
Part 4 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 General Idea of the נמשל of the רשימו
  2. 2:47 How the קו Extracts from the Hidden רשימו
  3. 5:40 Craftsman's Blueprint as Divine Blueprint Analogy
  4. 8:20 Mnemonic Notes Parallel to God's Original Plan
Part 5 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 The Blueprint of the Rishimo: Hidden Light Source
  2. 2:22 The Point’s Dual Nature: Concealment and Revelation
  3. 3:39 The Line (Kav) Emerging from the Rishimo
  4. 5:31 Understanding the Empty Space (Mekom Pnui) Concept
  5. 6:42 Divine Limitation (Tzimtzum) as a Path to Revelation
  6. 9:26 Man’s Purpose: Deepening Awareness of the First Tzimtzum
  7. 12:04 Aligning Will to God Beyond All Limitations

Chapter 14

Part 1 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Introducing the קו and חוט concepts
  2. 2:41 Nature of צמצום: hidden point versus removal
  3. 5:36 רשימו as source for all subsequent revelation
  4. 8:09 Builders vs architect: executing the hidden blueprint
Part 2 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Understanding צמצום and Hidden Light
  2. 1:41 Rishimu: All Present Yet Practically Absent
  3. 3:53 The Zohar Written as Hidden Blueprint
  4. 6:34 Point vs Line: Not Opposites
  5. 9:10 Words as Points, Connecting the Dots
Part 3 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Points, Lines, and Hidden Connections
  2. 2:53 A Single Dot Can Form Any Line
  3. 4:50 Divine Essence Embedded in the רשימו
  4. 6:34 Why a Seed Is Needed for Growth
  5. 10:34 The Focused Student as a Point
  6. 11:56 Teacher Pauses to Internalize New Ideas
Part 4 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:21 Absorbing the Teacher’s Words Without Immediate Analysis
  2. 2:34 Why the Revealed Line Is Considered Short
  3. 3:36 Point vs. Line: The Role of Direction
  4. 5:51 Breaking Down Math: From Point to Hierarchical Line
  5. 7:57 Learning Chassidus Through the Linear Sha’ar Yichud
  6. 11:15 The Point’s Lack of Up‑Down Makes Teaching Hard
  7. 12:41 Purpose of the Line According to the Etz Chaim
Part 5 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Measuring Stick Analogy for Building a House
  2. 1:29 Choosing the Smallest Unit as Measurement Basis
  3. 3:11 Line as Teacher’s Tool to Assess Students
  4. 4:36 Letter ב Lines Form English N – The Analogy
  5. 6:47 קו המידה – The Fundamental Measuring Line

Chapter 15

Part 1 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Analogy of the previous chapter and its point
  2. 1:18 Divine concealment (צמצום) creates empty potential
  3. 2:57 Round concealment then square formation of letters
  4. 4:17 Folding letters reveals the lingering יו"ד (רשימו)
  5. 6:25 Hidden knowledge revealed through individual lines
  6. 9:57 Body and soul analogy; time as bridge
  7. 11:41 Nature’s actions illustrate divine purpose
Part 2 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Rashimu as a Condensed Hidden Summary
  2. 2:14 Understanding That צמצום Isn't Literal
  3. 5:35 Letters on a Page: Meaning Without Context
  4. 8:16 Koch HaYuli Limiting the Original Light
  5. 9:34 Creating Order (קו) to Reveal Divine Aspects
Part 3 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 The Infinite Light Behind the Measured Line
  2. 1:02 Essence of Intellect and חסידות
  3. 2:08 God’s Limited Revelation Through the קו
  4. 4:02 Wisdom as a Vessel Separate from God
  5. 6:07 Seeing God Through the Ten Sefirot Line
Part 4 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:01 Paradox of Opposites Unified by the קו
  2. 2:56 The Measuring Line (קו המדה) Creates Distinctions
  3. 4:41 Rules and Their Breaking Are Both Truth
  4. 6:32 Inner Name מ״ה as the Core of קו
Part 5 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:01 Rashimo Limits the Light of the Bones
  2. 1:46 Unifying Addition and Subtraction
  3. 5:19 Teacher’s Rigid Rules and Control
  4. 7:33 When Teachers Break the Planned Lesson
  5. 9:07 Consistent Goal Behind Teacher’s Mood Shifts
  6. 11:17 Architect Can Alter the Blueprint Anytime
Part 6 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:06 The Newlywed House Analogy
  2. 2:12 Changes Require Going All the Way to God
  3. 3:24 Husband’s True Intent: Measuring Happiness
  4. 5:03 Variations in the Teacher’s Facets
  5. 7:28 Altering Divine Plan: From Judgment to Kindness
  6. 10:00 Avoid Manipulating God with Sob Stories
  7. 12:02 Unity of God’s Attributes Across All Levels
Part 7 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Chesed and Gevurah are the same essence
  2. 1:31 Eye of Infinity and the line of measure
  3. 5:12 Rabbi’s teaching as both kindness and strength
  4. 7:21 Equality of divine powers and infinite scope
  5. 9:20 Week versus Shabbat: differing divine revelations
  6. 13:14 Managers, systems, and the illusion of authority

Chapter 15 Q and A

Part 1 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Opening question about today’s topic
  2. 1:53 Finding the Divine in Everyday Coffee
  3. 3:50 Rashimo as God’s hidden‑and‑revealed power
  4. 4:59 Five parables explaining the Rashimo
  5. 6:52 Teacher‑student analogy and memory letters
Part 2 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 God Revealed Through the Line and Choice
  2. 1:09 Choice Flow: From Brain Through Nerves to Organs
  3. 2:23 Divine Control Mirrors Soul Filling the Body
  4. 3:32 World Appears Systematic but Is Guided by Volition
  5. 7:00 Cancer as Loss of Divine Coordination
  6. 10:14 Chassidut Practice as Physical Spiritual Healing

Chapters 16-22 40 classes

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Chapter 16

Part 1 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Introduction to פרק ט"ז
  2. 3:25 Structure of יושר as person
  3. 5:35 First circle טהירו תתאה explained
  4. 6:41 Unrealistic goal and Rabbi Chidkof story
  5. 11:02 Two types of רצון desires
Part 2 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Understanding Individual Intellectual Styles
  2. 1:18 The Elusiveness of Personal Artistic Style
  3. 2:30 How Taste Shapes the Desire for a House
  4. 4:48 From Hidden Taste to Revealed Concrete Desire
  5. 10:14 Changing Core Desires to Reshape All Sub-Desires
  6. 12:07 Costumes, Roles, and the Freedom of Self‑Expression
Part 3 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 From Thought to Action: Building the House Metaphor
  2. 2:57 Ten Sefirot Circles: Mapping the Global Desire
  3. 4:28 Primordial Divine Will and the Choice After Reduction
  4. 6:46 Pure vs Impure: Understanding טהירו עילאה and תתאה
  5. 7:51 Human Yearning for a Home and Independence
  6. 9:47 Forming the Ultimate Goal: רשימו and קו
  7. 12:03 קדום vs ראשון: Priorities in Desires
Part 4 2 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Desire for אצילות and the Architect Analogy
  2. 1:33 ציור דתתא as the Initial General Plan

Chapter 17

Part 1 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:01 Review of Circles and Types of Desire
  2. 1:37 Visualizing Concentric Circles with a Continuous Line
  3. 7:35 Understanding the Hidden Original Desire (רצון קדום)
  4. 10:37 Thought vs Speech: Meaning of 'אמר'
Part 2 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 The Life of All Worlds and Divine Will
  2. 1:53 House‑Building Analogy: Every Detail Matters
  3. 4:14 Pizza Example Illustrates Pre‑Planned Desire
  4. 5:29 From Adam to Abraham: Shifts in Divine Purpose
  5. 8:57 Kabbalistic Introduction: The Ancient Desire (עתיקא דעתיקין)
  6. 10:16 Three Levels of Desire and the Concept of מלכות
  7. 11:59 Hidden Ancient Desire (עתיקא סתימאה) and Its Role
Part 3 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:05 Hidden Desire and Pleasure Introduced
  2. 2:10 Revealed Desire to Activate the Ten Sefirot
  3. 3:43 עתיקא קדישא – The Sacred Pleasure in Wisdom
  4. 4:55 Recap of the Initial Revealed Desires
  5. 6:37 Midlife Crisis and the Search for Fulfillment
  6. 9:06 Concentric Circles Metaphor for Causes and Effects
  7. 12:04 Understanding the Fully Revealed Desire
Part 4 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 General Desire and Its Composite Elements
  2. 1:33 The Bike Analogy: Want vs Reason
  3. 3:53 Excuses as Burdens and Their Pitfalls
  4. 5:20 From Wisdom (חכמה) to Understanding (בינה)
  5. 6:48 Desire Bias Toward חסד and Its Effects
  6. 9:45 Final Action (סוף מעשה) – The Flimsy Circle
  7. 14:44 Designing a House: From Vision to Details
Part 5 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 The Primordial Will and the Ten Sefirot
  2. 4:42 From Dreaming to Commitment: Deciding to Act
  3. 6:36 Two Steps: Setting Goals Before Worldly Considerations
  4. 8:52 Firm Commitment: Turning Pizza Dream into Action
Part 6 8 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Understanding the Sefirot of Circles
  2. 2:22 Tashuva: Indifference to External Commandments
  3. 4:29 Action Over Intent: The Central Role of Deeds
  4. 5:31 Decisive Commitment and the Power of Action
  5. 7:19 Sukkot Lesson: Flexibility Beyond Fixed Goals
  6. 9:04 The Hidden Ancient Will and the Circle Structure
  7. 10:32 From Desire to Intellect: Shifting Focus
  8. 12:07 Intellect Shapes Practical Limits and Plans
Part 7 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:01 The intellect (שכל) dominates desire (רצון)
  2. 2:31 Desire plugged into intellect yields a trait
  3. 3:43 Circles vs righteousness: two simultaneous processes
  4. 10:50 From desire to action: the human process
  5. 13:13 Tashuva versus good deeds explained
Part 8 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Hierarchy of Thought to Action
  2. 2:57 Torah Provides Bottom‑Line Command
  3. 4:06 God Made Man Straight vs Schemes
  4. 5:45 First Circle: General Desire and Pleasure
Part 9 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:01 The Returning Light of the קו and Choice
  2. 2:33 Desire, Finite Action, and the End of Infinite Thought
  3. 4:03 Rashimu as a Personal Imprint or Signature
  4. 6:24 Short קו Connecting Infinite Power to Creation
  5. 7:40 Purpose of the קו: Up and Down in Sefirot
  6. 8:49 Infinite Essence and the Limits of Description

Chapter 18

Part 1 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Yosher of A-K: Intro in Chapter 18
  2. 1:06 How Higher Malchut Becomes Crown Below
  3. 3:12 Creation ex Nihilo: Ein Sof to Yesh
  4. 4:20 Ancient Desire as Source of All Desires
  5. 7:25 Connecting Desires: Ratzon to Ratzon Chain
  6. 9:12 A-K as Messiah: Inner vs Outer Picture
Part 2 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Ratzon Kadum as the Source of All Desires
  2. 2:48 Embodied Desire: Forming a Concrete Goal
  3. 4:41 Desire for Business or Learning as Means to an End
  4. 7:37 Priority System: Primary and Secondary Connection Strengths
  5. 9:30 Yosher: Building a Personal Language of Associations
Part 3 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Soul entering the body and early self‑image formation
  2. 1:18 Source of the break: limited perspective of each soul
  3. 5:00 Division stemming from the soul’s origin in the divine realm
  4. 7:02 Challenges of adolescence: forming identity and fitting into the picture
  5. 8:44 Pitfalls of copying external symbols without inner understanding
  6. 10:50 How bribery distorts personal intention and biases judgment
Part 4 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Revealed Desire Contains Ten Sephirot
  2. 1:18 Different People Form Distinct Desires
  3. 2:34 Non‑Jewish Fixed Desires and Their Fate
  4. 4:15 Divine Decision to Reveal Himself as Wisdom

Chapter 19

Part 1 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Root of the Ten Sefirot of Atzilut and Keter
  2. 1:06 From Desire for a Home to a Concrete House
  3. 2:54 Three Stages of Bia in Intention and Action
  4. 5:46 Need for an Ultimate Goal in Government and Ethics
  5. 8:28 Introducing the Hidden Ten Sefirot of Atzilut
  6. 10:02 Fire Hidden in Coal – Example from Sefer Yetzirah
Part 2 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Ten Powers of the Soul Explained
  2. 1:29 Four Analogies: Light, Candle, Soul, Motion
  3. 5:09 Study as Preparation for Perception
  4. 10:21 Coal Fire Analogy for Hidden Light
Part 3 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:01 What is a superficial revelation?
  2. 1:20 Using signs to infer inner qualities
  3. 4:50 Why actions alone don't define character
  4. 6:06 Context needed to interpret actions and words
  5. 8:10 Teaching kindness through consistent parental example
Part 4 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:05 Movement as Evidence of Life
  2. 1:51 Essential Soul vs. Manifested Desire
  3. 3:42 Connection between Essential Traits and Particular Desires
  4. 5:50 Difference Between Revealed and Essential Desire
  5. 7:28 Purpose of Da'avnen: Aligning Animal Soul
  6. 8:54 Mind Over Heart: Changing Associations
  7. 10:51 External Actions (נעשה) Precede Internal Acceptance
Part 5 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Metaphor of Light Emerging from the Hidden
  2. 1:56 Chesed Light in Atzilut
  3. 3:59 Moses' Spirit as a Candle Analogy
  4. 5:53 Desire Revelation and the Ten Sefirot Crowns
  5. 7:25 Torah as Guide to Align with the Upper Realm
Part 6 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:01 Comparing One’s Will to a General Will (א"ק)
  2. 1:20 External Form (מלכות) Shapes Our Self‑Image and Choices
  3. 3:11 Teacher‑Student Dynamic: Receiving Wisdom Through the Teacher’s Letters
  4. 4:45 How Speaking Positively About Others Generates Love in Listeners
  5. 5:55 Divine Selection of Desires Determines Which Generation’s Will Is Revealed

Chapter 20

Part 1 1 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Introducing the Crown (כתר) and the Basics of Points
Part 2 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Separate Nature of the Ten Sefirot of Chaos
  2. 3:01 When Core Goals Conflict: No Compromise
  3. 5:10 Beit Shammai vs Beit Hillel: Core Differences
  4. 7:33 Tikkun: Shifting from Goal to Means
  5. 8:56 Travel Analogy: Short Long Way vs Long Short Way
  6. 10:00 Kindness Motivated by Personal Benefit
  7. 12:08 Complex Desire and When to Be Kind
Part 3 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Complex Kindness vs Simple Kindness
  2. 4:52 Balancing Love and Hate in Decision Making
  3. 6:26 God’s Mixed Judgment: Saul’s Punishment and Honor
  4. 8:54 Divine Anger and Joy Over Solomon’s Choices
  5. 10:16 Flood, Rainbow, and the Refinement of the Evil Inclination
Part 4 2 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Divine Regret Before the Flood
  2. 1:38 Opposite Qualities Exist Together in Reality
Part 5 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Balancing Altruism and Practical Action
  2. 1:20 Distinguishing Self‑Identity from Personal Detail
  3. 5:10 Using Kindness to Motivate Good Deeds
  4. 6:47 Creation’s Unity: Mixing Fire and Water

Chapter 21

Part 1 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Three Koyen Explained: From Chaos to Form
  2. 2:08 Why חכמה Leans Toward חסד (Right Hand Analogy)
  3. 7:29 חסד, נצח, and Overcoming Obstacles in Practice
  4. 10:23 Balancing בינה and חכמה in Understanding Texts
Part 2 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 The Source of All Strength: בינה and Distinctions
  2. 2:06 דעת as the Mediator Recognizing Both Sides
  3. 4:19 Dual Use of שכל in חסד and דין
  4. 6:39 תפארת as the Middle Between חסד and גבורה
  5. 9:39 יעקב’s Measure: Helping While Promoting Independence
  6. 11:40 Kidney Analogy for נצח and הוד Dynamics
Part 3 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Balancing Chesed and Gevurah: When to Influence
  2. 1:55 Decision Process: Hakara and the Scales of Justice
  3. 3:41 Understanding the Twelve Diagonal Lines
  4. 4:57 The Central Support Beam (Bariach HaTichon)
  5. 6:00 Unified Sefirah: Da’at, Tiferet, and Yesod
  6. 10:03 Desire, Pleasure, and the Ancient Times Concept
Part 4 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:01 The Crown Above All Desires
  2. 2:21 Why Elevation Requires a Descent
  3. 5:51 The Veil Separating Holiness Levels
  4. 7:50 Creating a Form to Express Pure Desire

Chapter 22

Part 1 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Review of Prior Concepts and Goal
  2. 1:23 Dividing Each Sephira into Tens
  3. 2:33 Why We Stop at a Hundred and Two Types
  4. 4:04 Meaning of Chesed and Gevurah in Chokhmah
  5. 8:42 Essence vs. Division and the Concept of Expansion
Part 2 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:04 Types of Inclusion and Nullification in Opposition
  2. 4:28 Merit Nullified into Guilt
  3. 5:39 Rachel's Sacrifice Becomes Greater Merit
  4. 7:09 Hidden Opposite Within the Opponent
  5. 8:22 Never-sinned vs Baal Teshuva Mindset
Part 3 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:01 Hidden opposites in sweetness and bitterness
  2. 1:55 Fire within water and water within fire
  3. 3:13 Physical examples of fire-water interaction
  4. 5:04 Scriptural integration of fire and water
  5. 8:14 Nullifying דין with חסד and vice versa
  6. 9:17 Types of התכללות and transformation in חכמה
Part 4 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Third type: Light of חסד in the vessel of גבורה
  2. 1:22 Second type: Light entering the vessel
  3. 3:07 Feeding the enemy: hidden judgment
  4. 4:41 Spy example: kindness as covert judgment
  5. 7:37 Divine reward as ultimate judgment
  6. 9:31 חסד שבגבורה: compromised strength
Part 5 3 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Kindness Through Judgment (גבורה שבחסד)
  2. 1:57 Teacher Limiting Knowledge to Help Students
  3. 3:34 Afflictions of Love as Tough Kindness
Part 6 8 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Intro: Integrating Chesed and Gevurah
  2. 3:08 Teacher‑Student example of mutual strength
  3. 4:08 Spy paradox: kindness as destructive force
  4. 5:19 Gabriel saves Abraham – dual motives
  5. 6:36 Abraham in fire: strength and protection
  6. 7:38 Sweat and medicine as harsh kindness
  7. 9:27 Light in vessel metaphor final summary
  8. 11:54 Names 42 and 72: Chesed‑Gevurah interplay
Part 7 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Abraham’s Akedah: Chesed Hidden in Gevurah
  2. 1:23 The Concept of Hatzlaka: Each Sefira’s Ten
  3. 2:40 Levites’ Inner Chesed Fuels the Priests
  4. 3:56 Democracy Analogy: Balancing Personal Desires and Tools
  5. 7:17 Prayer for the Temple: Peace Leads to Building
  6. 9:44 Teshuva Turns Bad into Good
  7. 11:19 Sin and Mitzvah Both Reveal the Divine
Part 8 3 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 God's Passing Over and פנימיות Concept
  2. 1:43 The 13 Parts of the Beard and קו וחוט
  3. 2:57 Three Levels of התכללות: Light and Vessel

First Addendum 11 classes

Class page for First Addendum

Tips to Understand the Book 2 topics

Open class

  1. 0:01 Don’t Get Stuck on Chapter Ten
  2. 1:31 Review, Note, and Return to Questions
Davening and Hisbonenus. 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Basic Approach: Daaven Like a Child
  2. 2:27 Detailed Reflection Using Tree and Cell Analogy
  3. 3:30 Sophistication Requires Advanced Chassidut Insight
  4. 4:31 Baal Shem Tov Story Illustrating Simple Reflection
  5. 5:54 Impact of Spoiled Attitudes on Appreciation
  6. 7:47 Leap of Faith Analogies: Medicine and Buildings
  7. 9:19 Making Chassidut Accessible for Skeptics and Messiah Vision
Easy Maamor 3 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Planning to Study באתי לגני After This Shiur
  2. 1:00 Intellectual Level vs Real Application of מאמרים
  3. 2:20 The Real Challenge: Doing What We Learn
Talmud or Maaseh 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Chassidus Goes Beyond the Books
  2. 1:29 Talmud vs Action: Which Leads to Deeds?
  3. 2:38 Chassidus Bridges Study and Practice
  4. 3:40 The Core Question and Essence of Chassidus
Dvar Malchus Sichos 1 topics

Open class

  1. 0:01 Rabbi's public revelations: חסד and גבורה
Heyuli T-Shirt 2 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Revealing the Secret N Transformation
  2. 1:00 Idea: Provide Cloth Instead of Sized Shirts
Stupid Questions 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 The Sign of a Good Student: Listening
  2. 1:11 Stop Overthinking: Learn by Truly Listening
  3. 2:43 Ask the Right Question: What’s the Core?
  4. 3:56 Teaching Without Training Wheels: True Mastery
Ancient Philosophies 2 topics

Open class

  1. 0:04 Ancient philosophies and their Kabbalistic roots
  2. 1:11 Plato’s grasp of Kabbalistic concepts
Why bad things happen 3 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Core Desire vs Surface Preferences
  2. 1:32 Self‑Reflection Before Requesting Divine Change
  3. 2:38 The Paradox of Desire and Acceptance
Does G-d Have 2 Be G-d 2 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Defining God Beyond Traditional Limits
  2. 1:25 The Fallacy of Unlimited Moral Freedom
Zohar and Moshiach 1 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Zohar’s role in bringing Mashiach

Chapters 23 and 24 8 classes

Class page for Chapters 23 and 24

Chapter 23

Part 1 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Introducing Keter: The Bridge Between Emanator and Emanations
  2. 1:48 The Three Heads of Atik Yomin: Separation Explained
  3. 2:50 Why It’s Called Atik Yomin: Meaning of ‘Ancient’
  4. 3:53 Is Keter One Level or Two? Exploring the Paradox
  5. 5:21 Pleasure and Desire as the Metaphor for Keter
  6. 12:35 Desire, Pleasure, and the Hidden Third Head (RadelA)
Part 2 6 topics

Open class

  1. 1:00 Mouth vs Stomach Communication Delay
  2. 2:03 Simple vs Complex Pleasure and Desire
  3. 4:32 Examples of Complex Pleasures: Honor, Money, Wisdom
  4. 6:55 Soul Drawn to Pleasure, Flees Pain
  5. 8:59 Pleasure Expands Soul, Pain Contracts It
  6. 10:06 Chassidus Reveals Godly Pleasure in Everything
Part 3 2 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 The Soul’s Core is Pleasure
  2. 2:00 Pleasure Reveals the Soul’s True Essence
Part 4 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 The Role of Pleasure in All the Middot
  2. 1:47 Force vs. Desire: The Power of Will
  3. 3:13 The Yoli Liquid: Connecting Pleasure and Intellect
  4. 5:29 Desire (Ratzon) as the Source of All Joy
  5. 7:25 Will Determines Enjoyment in Every Virtue
  6. 15:28 Internal vs. External Nature of Desire and Pleasure

Chapter 24

Part 1 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:05 Metaphor Linking Desire, Pleasure, and the Crown
  2. 1:55 All Concepts Ultimately Relate to Divine Revelation
  3. 4:52 Example: The Kindness Desire Within the Divine Essence
  4. 7:42 Why Pleasure and Desire Appear in Every Sefirah
  5. 11:03 Learning Torah for Its Own Sake as a Spiritual Fan
Part 2 1 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Unique Pleasure and Desire for Each Thing
Part 3 1 topics

Open class

  1. 0:10 Understanding חסד וגבורה as Self‑Expression
Part 4 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Chesed of the Ancient in the Vessel
  2. 1:40 Chokhmah Aligned with Judgment
  3. 2:58 Ancient of Days and Pure Pleasure
  4. 4:24 Infinite Time and the Limits of Finite Creation

Chapters 1 and 2 15 classes

Class page for Chapters 1 and 2

Chapter 1

Part 1 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:01 Recap of Previous Sections and Upcoming כתר דאצילות
  2. 1:09 Overview of קונטרס ההתפעלות and Levels of Excitement
  3. 3:00 Defining התבוננות and Its Purpose
  4. 4:42 פנימיות vs חיצוניות of בינה: עיון vs גירסא
  5. 7:36 Illustration of גירסא vs עיון with Car Example
  6. 10:45 Why Deep Study (עיון) Is Necessary
Part 2 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Three Dimensions of an Idea: Depth, Length, Width
  2. 2:08 Length: Simplifying Ideas for the Child
  3. 5:18 Length Analogy: Teacher as Mountain, Student as Valley
  4. 8:16 Depth: The Core Essence of an Idea
Part 3 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 The Height Concept and Its Role
  2. 1:08 Teaching Addition: From Concrete to Abstract
  3. 3:20 Why We Teach Length and Width First
  4. 4:28 Spiritual Flood and the Coming of Mashiach
  5. 12:09 Understanding the Meaning of התבוננות
Part 4 9 topics

Open class

  1. 0:01 Depth, Length, Width: Finding the Core
  2. 2:11 Meditation vs Study: What’s Real Depth
  3. 3:43 Concentration Alone Doesn’t Bring Understanding
  4. 4:43 Chicken Tale Illustrates Practical Insight
  5. 6:12 Medical School Analogy for True Learning
  6. 7:17 Role of a משׁפיע as Mentor
  7. 8:20 From Bina to Chochma to Crown
  8. 11:05 Repeated Study to Deepen Mastery
  9. 12:21 Bina Unlocks All Levels in Chabad
Part 5 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Introducing the Dimensions of חכמה
  2. 3:15 חכמה Emerges from Nothing – The Hidden Source
  3. 4:18 חכמה as a Flash of New Insight
  4. 6:50 From רש״י Study to Deeper חכמה
  5. 10:34 The שער הנון – Bridge to חכמה
  6. 12:54 Messianic Wellspring Metaphor: From קדש to River
Part 6 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Depth of Concept and Root Understanding
  2. 1:21 Learning Gemara: Focus on Clear Understanding
  3. 2:44 Two Steps: Pshat then Deepening
  4. 5:33 Simple Math Illustrates Deep Wisdom
  5. 8:00 Levels of Unity: יחיד, אחד, קדמון
  6. 9:12 Music and Art: Unity of Separate Elements
Part 7 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:17 Connecting חכמה and בינה through the כתר
  2. 3:12 The 72 and 63 Names of God
  3. 5:18 From בינה שבבינה to חכמה שבבינה
  4. 8:22 What Makes a נבון vs a חכם
  5. 13:12 How New Insight Arises Within בינה
Part 8 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 The Order of the Levels (Madrigot)
  2. 1:20 From Clarity to Length (אורך) – Simple Explanations
  3. 2:28 Expanding Width (רוחב) – The Power of חכמה
  4. 3:42 Depth and the Crown (כתר) of Understanding
  5. 5:43 What is דעת? Connecting Feeling to the Concept
Part 9 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Daat’s Three Dimensions: Depth, Length, Width
  2. 1:18 Short vs Long Daat (Attention Span)
  3. 2:18 Broad vs Narrow Daat
  4. 4:54 Strong versus Light Daat
  5. 9:40 Daat vs Bina: Light Daat Enhances Bina
  6. 12:15 Physical Signs of Deep Daat
Part 10 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Deep Focus Through Consistent Study (דעת)
  2. 1:05 בינה vs דעת: Expanding vs Fixating
  3. 2:20 Watchmaker Analogy for Analyzing Ideas
  4. 6:54 Balancing Insight with Repetition (חזרה)
  5. 9:48 Learning to Teach and to Act
  6. 11:23 Upper דעת Unites חכמה and בינה
  7. 12:47 Moshe’s דעת Leads to בינה

Chapter 2

Part 1 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Recap and transition to emotions and action
  2. 1:29 Defining תבונה as spreading the light of בינה
  3. 3:09 The man of תבונה and drawing deep waters
  4. 6:53 When one lacks תבונה: understanding without teaching
  5. 10:18 The gap between גמרא study and הלכה application
Part 2 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Bina vs Tvuna: Abstract vs Applied Understanding
  2. 1:24 Early Bava Kamma Investigation: Reason for Liability
  3. 6:27 Pure vs Applied Science: Bridge Building Analogy
  4. 9:10 Practical Kashrut: Kitchen Setup and Separate Utensils
Part 3 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Bina's Own Measures: The Seven Lower Sefirot
  2. 1:52 A Person of Tevunah Applies Bina's Emotions
  3. 3:46 Depth of Bina vs Internalized Tevunah
  4. 4:54 Israel Saba and Tevunah as Lower Parents
  5. 6:40 Malchut of Tevunah: Thought, Speech, Action
  6. 9:49 From Malchut to L'ah: The Final Step
Part 4 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 What is תבונה and its hidden letters
  2. 3:05 Length: applying knowledge to new contexts
  3. 5:42 Width: expanding ideas in many ways
  4. 6:43 תבונה as source of מידות (emotions)
  5. 9:43 Upper and lower mother metaphor for בינה and תבונה
Part 5 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 תבונה: Guiding Emotions Through Understanding
  2. 2:02 חכמה as the Foundation of Earth and Heaven
  3. 6:12 The Bent and Straight Nun: Symbols of בינה
  4. 10:17 Double Nun and תְּבוננות: Deep Study
  5. 12:44 Learning Process: From Theory to תבונה

Chapters 25-32 54 classes

Class page for Chapters 25-32

Chapter 25

Part 1 1 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Introducing the Beard Lecture
Part 2 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Chochma and Bina as Father and Mother Brains
  2. 1:44 Flow from Chochma to Bina Generates New Ideas
  3. 3:59 Brain 'Hair' (Sha'arot) Analogy Explained
  4. 6:03 Sealed Vessel Metaphor for Intellectual Pressure
  5. 9:46 Low‑Level Jokes Reveal High‑Level Wisdom
  6. 12:21 Teaching Deepens Understanding and Practical Application
Part 3 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:05 The 13 Attributes of Mercy and the Beard Metaphor
  2. 1:13 Divine Passage Over the Face: Reaching the עצם
  3. 2:25 Hidden Intellect (שכל) and Receiving from the מזל
  4. 5:43 Why Math Makes Sense: One Plus One Is Two
Part 4 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Hairs as Tubes Receiving from the Crown
  2. 1:42 Higher Reception via the Arms of אריך אנפין
  3. 3:09 Mountains of Darkness: Gazelle Parable and אררט
  4. 5:23 Metaphor of High Mountains: Intellect vs Emotions
  5. 9:32 Will's Emotions: טורי דחשוכא vs טורי דנהורא
Part 5 3 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Two Lines of Chesed and Gevurah in the Will
  2. 2:24 Seeking True Sechel: Ascending to the Source
  3. 6:31 Bribe (Shochad) Twisting the Intellect
Part 6 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Descending Levels and the Scales of Justice
  2. 2:53 Regular Intellect in Daily Life
  3. 4:22 Questioning Axioms to Reach True Understanding
  4. 8:22 Cedar Tree Metaphor and King Solomon
  5. 9:56 Shmiyah Rabbah in Prayer and Divine Will
  6. 11:06 Seeking Mashiach: Lowest Intellect and Divine Favor

Chapter 26

Part 1 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 How חב״ד Receives from כתר
  2. 1:37 Linking יחוד Levels to חכמה and בינה Sources
  3. 3:24 Mזלות Level: True Love of the Thing
  4. 7:59 זרועות Level: Intellect as a Puppet
  5. 11:09 מידות vs נהי: Threat vs Non‑Threat
Part 2 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Light Descending Through the Ten Sephirot of Father
  2. 1:45 Personal פרצופים: Learning, Social, and Charismatic Types
  3. 4:21 Understanding the Light as Self‑Revelation in the Intellect
  4. 6:30 Chasidus vs Other Approaches: Pure Understanding
  5. 7:37 The מזלות Genius: Loving Truth for Its Own Sake
  6. 9:30 Levels of או״א: From Upper to Lower Flow
  7. 10:43 Shabbat as Rest for the חכמה
Part 3 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Inner Desire of Wisdom (פנימיות אור אבא)
  2. 1:19 Pleasure of Shabbat and the Three Meals
  3. 3:16 Nolad as Muktza on Yom Tov vs Shabbat
  4. 5:00 Smicha vs Bitul in Divine Experience
  5. 6:17 Kiddush: Not a Command, But Appreciation
  6. 10:15 Drawing Analogy: Chochma vs Bina Thinking
  7. 12:04 Blotch Test: How Bina Reveals Personal Priorities
Part 4 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Inner point of Bina on Yom Tov
  2. 1:38 Mutual eye of Chochma and Bina
  3. 2:47 Meaning of "בן בחכמה חכם בבינה"
  4. 4:51 Doing it for yourself
  5. 6:48 External influence in Chag HaTag and Ne'ila
  6. 7:50 Applying abstract law to a case
Part 5 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 When No Reason Can Be Explained
  2. 2:59 Argument Strategy: State Conclusion First
  3. 5:07 Legal Principle of Silence: שתיקה בתרין
  4. 6:25 Removing Reason to Access Pure Wisdom
  5. 12:25 Focus Over Reflection Except During אלול
Part 6 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:04 Source of the mind from father to mother
  2. 3:01 Levels of unity: חב״ד, חג״ת, and נהי
  3. 5:02 Difference between שבת study and weekday practice
  4. 6:19 Intent in Shema: Connecting to the Father
  5. 8:34 Seeing God within: how to recognize הוי' אחד
Part 7 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:04 Understanding הוי' אלקינו as פנימיות אבא
  2. 1:34 The Role of תוספת מוחין in Expanding Mind
  3. 2:59 Tashuv and Messirat Nefesh Across High Holy Days
  4. 4:46 Mitzvot Performed With vs Without Messirat Nefesh
  5. 6:47 Martyrs' העלאת מ״ן to פנימיות of אבא
  6. 8:05 Analogies of Commitment in Teacher-Student Relationships
  7. 10:44 Holocaust as Ultimate Example of העלאת מ״ן
Part 8 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Upper vs Lower Unity of Love Explained
  2. 1:10 Husband‑Wife vs Father‑Mother Love Dynamics
  3. 2:39 Distinguishing Bina and Tevunah in Torah Study
  4. 4:01 Application of Intellect: Higher Desire Over Pure Thought
  5. 6:20 Ketzot d'Aba: Intuitive Halachic Insight
Part 9 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Explanation of קל עליון concept
  2. 1:27 Acquisition (קונה הכל) and birthing separate entities
  3. 2:45 Remembering the kindness of the fathers (חסדי אבות)
  4. 3:45 Parable of the supreme wise person
  5. 6:06 Teaching as key to understanding חסידות

Chapter 27

Part 1 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Intro to Lights of אבא and אימא
  2. 1:08 Introducing ז״א: Israel and Jacob
  3. 2:30 Prerequisite: Intro to Lights and Vessels
  4. 3:38 Ten Sefirot Lights Without Essence
  5. 9:20 Defining Light (אור) and Vessel (כלי)
  6. 10:29 Relationship of חכמה and בינה
  7. 11:57 Inner and Outer Aspects of Vessels
Part 2 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Lights, Tools, and Tangible Reality
  2. 1:07 Purpose: Revealing God Through Vessels
  3. 5:57 Four Names of אצילות and Their Numbers
  4. 7:02 Letter Combinations Correspond to Chochmah, Binah, etc.
  5. 8:19 Soul-Body and Letter Analogies in Kabbalah
  6. 13:16 אצילות as the Central Realm in Kabbalah
Part 3 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:04 Three Supernal Rulers and Body Systems
  2. 1:16 Neshama Resides in the Brain
  3. 2:49 Vital Organs: Liver, Heart, and Kidneys
  4. 5:22 The Liver: Body’s Ultimate Processor
  5. 8:32 Chaya Yechida Beyond Physical Vessels
Part 4 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Introducing the concept of vessels
  2. 3:22 Arm example illustrating vessel components
  3. 5:12 Why discuss the 248 limbs of the king
  4. 6:54 Mapping nine sefirot to nine body organs
  5. 7:58 Final calculation adding five chesed to reach 248
Part 5 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:06 Human Body as Metaphor for Kelim of Atzilut
  2. 2:37 Light and Vessel (Or Veyechi) Overview
  3. 3:59 Eye: Vessel for Spiritual Sight
  4. 7:51 Brain as Vessel for Intellectual Power
  5. 10:00 Movement: Soul's Power in Physical Motion
  6. 11:30 Transmigration and Soul-Body Compatibility
Part 6 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Vessel Transforms to Relate to Physical World
  2. 3:06 Why Does a Tree Feel Compelled to Grow?
  3. 4:41 Light Enters Vessel and Faces Material Limitation
  4. 8:55 Developing the Brain as a Muscle
  5. 10:19 Physical Movement Limits and Fatigue
Part 7 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:04 Unbounded Spiritual Power Driving Motion
  2. 2:45 Depth of Soul Increases Miraculous Ability
  3. 4:11 Placebo vs. Belief in Spiritual Healing
  4. 5:20 Matter and Form: Limits of Physical Vessels
  5. 7:21 From Desire to Cup: Materializing Intent
Part 8 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Spiritual Growth Mirrors Physical Growth
  2. 1:27 Intellect’s Light Merges with the Brain
  3. 3:19 Exercise Refines the Vessel for Divine Light
  4. 5:16 Brain Development Linked to Intellectual Growth
  5. 6:23 Vessel and Light Grow Until Seventy

Chapter 28

Part 1 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 The Soul’s Entry as a Parable
  2. 1:29 Levels Before אצילות and the Soul
  3. 2:39 Real Existence of השכל as Revelation
  4. 5:20 Apple Color Analogy for Essence
  5. 9:35 א"ק as God's Chosen General Way
Part 2 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:01 Letters as Source of the Ten Sefirot Lights
  2. 1:05 God's Choice of Wisdom (Chochma) and Name ע"ב
  3. 2:42 Miluim Yodim and the Four Letter Structure
  4. 5:09 Seeing Wisdom in Everyday Examples
  5. 8:11 Names 72 and 63: Lights of Chochma and Bina
Part 3 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Names Before the Ten Sefirot of Atzilut
  2. 1:58 Function of Divine Names in World Interaction
  3. 3:11 Astrology and Knowing God’s Intentions
  4. 4:20 Predicting Events: Rabbi and Weather Example
Part 4 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:04 Spiritual form connects to vessel shape
  2. 2:01 Brain as vessel of חכמה and intellect light
  3. 3:27 God creates Torah idea from wisdom vessel
  4. 10:40 Fallacy of defining God as only good
  5. 12:32 Intellect as vessel and its limitations
Part 5 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Spiritual Emotions in Heart vs. Liver
  2. 2:36 Physical Limitations Shaping Soul Expression
  3. 5:00 Four Divine Names Define Light Vessels
  4. 6:29 Desire to Drink → Forming a Cup
  5. 9:31 Intentional Focus on Divine Names
  6. 13:22 Aligning Intent with Torah and Mitzvot
Part 6 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:04 End of פרק כח and introduction to תיקונין
  2. 2:14 Limitations of the eye’s resolution and pixel analogy
  3. 5:19 Vessels limiting light and mind as a vessel for emotion
  4. 6:41 Belief needs Torah study to become actionable vessel
  5. 12:05 God’s infinite attributes revealed through the vessel of אצילות
Part 7 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:04 Vessels Lower Light to the Physical Realm
  2. 1:08 Brain as the Primary Channel for Emotions
  3. 2:17 Vessels as Fixers (תיקונים) Explained
  4. 3:48 תיקונים: Garments that Shape Spiritual Light
  5. 4:51 Distinguishing כלי (Vessel) from תיקון (Fixer)
  6. 6:38 Emotion in the Heart: Dual Role of Vessel
  7. 7:58 From Understanding to Expression: The Brain Process
Part 8 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 The כלי as a Universal Vessel
  2. 1:33 תיקון: Conveying Specific Ideas
  3. 4:22 Prophetic Attire for Leaders and Messianic Figures
  4. 6:52 Divine Clothing Metaphors in Scripture
  5. 8:39 Vessels Bridging Inner and Outer Revelation

More on Chapter 28

Part 1 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:04 Tree as a Symbol of Infinite Wisdom
  2. 1:46 Constant Re‑Creation at the Molecular Level
  3. 3:56 Infinite Intellect vs. Brain’s Limited Expression
  4. 5:06 Hierarchy of Renewal: People to Rocks
  5. 6:19 Rock and Earth Cycles of Renewal
  6. 8:59 Attributes Assigned to Vessels to Prevent תוהו
Part 2 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Seeing Godliness in Nature vs. Inside
  2. 1:32 Avoid Marveling at Man‑Made Greatness
  3. 3:16 Order, Chaos, and the Paradox of Beauty
  4. 4:30 Lights of אצילות and the עשר ספירות בלי מה
  5. 6:43 Trees as a Reflection of Infinite Creation
  6. 9:17 From Details to Generalities: Recognizing the כלל

Chapter 29

Part 1 8 topics

Open class

  1. 0:10 Focus on Unity of Lights and Vessels
  2. 1:37 Divine Choice Makes Vessel Limitation Higher
  3. 3:24 Why Light Needs a Vessel to Thicken
  4. 5:09 Simple Matter Precedes Form in Creation
  5. 6:12 Desire to Form Needs Pre‑Existing Materials
  6. 9:14 Two Types of Limitations: Essential vs Potential
  7. 11:24 Potential Power vs Actual Physical Movement
  8. 12:34 Potential Limits Are Actually Freedom
Part 2 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 The Illusion of a Fixed Limitation
  2. 1:05 Distinguishing Internal vs. External Tools
  3. 2:22 Root Source of Vessels Limiting Divine Light
  4. 3:42 Desire Requires a Defined Limitation
  5. 5:39 Personal Choice as the Source of Limits
  6. 8:07 The Measure (קו המדה) Governing All Limits
  7. 9:44 Revisiting the Light‑Vessel Relationship
Part 3 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Language Analogy for Divine Expression
  2. 2:40 Vessels Can Switch Between חסד and גבורה
  3. 5:30 God’s Equal Power to Limit and Expand
  4. 8:36 Understanding the רשימו: Limitation Power
  5. 11:01 How Limitations Stem from Divine Choice
Part 4 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Potential vs Actual Limitation of the Vessels
  2. 2:53 Intentional Direction: Light vs Vessel
  3. 4:24 Rejecting the Mechanistic View of Creation
  4. 5:30 Aligning Intent with Divine Kindness (Chesed)
  5. 8:37 Understanding the True Meaning of God's Name
  6. 10:13 Human Body as Instrument of Divine Choice
  7. 13:15 Responsibility Tied to Conscious Control
Part 5 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 God’s Choice of Vessels for Revelation
  2. 2:08 Light and Vessels: One Infinite Source
  3. 3:27 Limiting Light, Expanding Vessels in Revelation
  4. 5:37 Reciprocal חסד וגבורה Between Rabbi and Student
  5. 6:53 Main Revelation Comes Through צמצום

Chapter 30

Part 1 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:17 Lights and Vessels: Basic Interaction
  2. 1:58 Thickening of Light Forms the Vessel
  3. 3:08 Source of Vessels Precedes Light
  4. 5:59 Two Methods of Da'avning (Prayer Intent)
  5. 8:26 Praying Like a Child: Pure Intent
  6. 10:19 Masters' Guidance on Focusing Intent
Part 2 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Three Levels of Vessels and Their Sephirotic Links
  2. 1:20 The Concept of Hiddenness (Satar) in the Outer Vessels
  3. 3:08 How God’s Presence Is Concealed in External Realities
  4. 4:20 Middle Vessels (Chesed) and the Creation Narrative
  5. 5:21 Vessels as Tools for Revealing Light to the Soul
  6. 6:26 From Soul to Action: Brain, Heart, and Body Vessels
Part 3 7 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Light of Chesed and Its Expression
  2. 2:30 Example: Giving a Coat to the Poor
  3. 4:36 Tools vs Garments: Understanding the Difference
  4. 6:19 Organs as Vessels for Chesed Light
  5. 7:25 Three Levels of the Heart
  6. 9:13 Nerves as the Intellectual Vessel (חב״ד)
  7. 11:44 Left and Right Heart Functions in Emotion
Part 4 8 topics

Open class

  1. 0:04 External Heart Vessel and Its Function
  2. 1:46 Transition: From Heart to Liver Overview
  3. 4:32 Middle Liver Vessel: The Soul in the Blood
  4. 5:33 External Liver Vessel: The Neshama of the Liver
  5. 7:55 Jewish Nation Compared to a Fetus in Exile
  6. 9:16 Divine Revelation Through Different Spiritual Tools
  7. 11:01 Chavod of Mitzvah: Light of Intention
  8. 12:02 Nehiy of Mitzvah: Power of Action
Part 5 4 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Intent, Blessing, and Action: The Three Pillars
  2. 2:05 The Five Kindnesses and the Flow of Divine Light
  3. 3:07 Mitzvah Motivation: Doing It Because God Wills
  4. 5:44 Vessels and Light: Purpose of the Organs

Chapter 31

Part 1 3 topics

Open class

  1. 0:07 Recap of vessels and light in previous chapter
  2. 1:25 תיקון (harmony) arising from many vessels
  3. 2:47 Why light alone cannot handle opposite light
Part 2 3 topics

Open class

  1. 0:11 Opposite Emotions: חסד vs גבורה
  2. 1:25 Strict Parenting as a חסד Expression
  3. 7:26 Inclusion of חסד in דין and Vice Versa
Part 3 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Apparent Contradiction Between Inner and Outer Vessels
  2. 2:15 Intention vs Action: Charity Example
  3. 3:27 Limits of Outer Vessels: Angelic Roles
  4. 5:41 Both Inner and Outer Vessels Have תכללות
  5. 8:12 Miracles Demonstrate Outer Vessel Contradictions
  6. 9:47 Aron Space Paradox: Occupying No Space
Part 4 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:06 The Role of the Makif and Kovei HaMadda
  2. 1:41 Man as First and Last: Matter Before Form
  3. 3:29 Chair Analogy: Desire Shapes Form from Pre‑Existing Matter
  4. 5:30 Assembly Line Lesson: Specialization Demands Unity
  5. 6:57 From Adam to Fragmentation: Need for Unity

Chapter 32

Part 1 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:04 Introduction to the Heart and Supernal Man
  2. 1:04 Understanding Zeir Anpin (ז"א) and Its Influence
  3. 3:21 Man as Image of God and Cosmic Microcosm
  4. 5:41 Free Choice: Human Nature Versus Animal Instincts
  5. 8:54 Inner Desire (חיה) and Unity (יחידה) Beyond Vessels
  6. 12:44 From Intellectual Light to Understanding and Emotion
Part 2 1 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 The 32 Chambers of the Mind Explained
Part 3 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 The Heart's 32 Pathways Explained
  2. 1:41 32 Chambers and the 50 Gates of Bina
  3. 2:53 Intellect vs Action: Simcha vs Gemara
  4. 4:00 Money Example: Intellectual vs Emotional View
  5. 6:54 From Hidden Excitement to the Heart's Light
Part 4 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Lights, vessels, and Z'A of Atzilut
  2. 2:03 Neranchy: נפש, רוח, נשמה, חיה, יחידה explained
  3. 3:51 Mind to heart: four brain parts
  4. 4:52 32 pathways of בינה and the heart
  5. 7:07 Mind-heart connection and the נמשל
  6. 8:49 Maturity levels of Z'A: גדלות vs קטנות
Part 5 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 What מסירות נפש Really Means
  2. 1:16 Putting God's Will Above All Contradictions
  3. 3:42 Creating the Emotional Surge of מדה
  4. 5:48 From צמצום to הסתלקות: Preparing the Heart
  5. 7:51 מצר גרון: From Intellect to Heart
Part 6 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Mind Rules the Heart: Understanding the Connection
  2. 1:25 Changing Your Understanding Changes Your Emotions
  3. 3:22 The Three Layers of an Emotion
  4. 5:21 Lungs as the External Vessel for Emotion
  5. 8:04 Desire, Intellect, and the Flow to the Heart
Part 7 6 topics

Open class

  1. 0:04 Physical Sensation of Desire in Chest and Lungs
  2. 1:10 Following the Heart vs. Intellectual Reasoning
  3. 2:31 Innate Yearning to Connect with God from Childhood
  4. 4:15 Divine Will in the Heart of Z'A
  5. 5:42 World Not a System but Divine Will
  6. 6:42 Inner Desire for Kindness and Its Actions

Second Addendum 13 classes

Class page for Second Addendum

Yesh Meayin 5 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Creation from Nothing Demands Constant Energy Renewal
  2. 1:04 Biology Defines Life by Energy Use
  3. 2:15 Entropy and the Fight Against Decay
  4. 7:04 DNA Mechanics and Cellular Complexity
  5. 8:42 DNA Size vs Complexity: Evolution Argument
Even an Animal Can See 1 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Seeing Godliness Even in Animals
Hisbonenus 1 topics

Open class

  1. 0:06 Learning and practicing from the top down
What Made Avraham the First Jew. 3 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Abraham: Founder of the First Chabad House
  2. 1:12 Inherent Jewish Self‑Sacrifice and Divine Desire
  3. 2:26 Continuity of Chabad Houses from Abraham to Jacob
History of Man 3 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Adam as a fertilized egg and stem cells
  2. 1:22 Specialization of cells and nations over time
  3. 2:31 Abraham as the first full‑blown Jew
Know Where to Jump 2 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Two Steps of Repentance (תשובה תתאה & תעלה)
  2. 1:15 Jacob’s Strategy: Preparing Before the Big Jump
The Rebbe's Shaar Hayichud 1 topics

Open class

  1. 0:04 Introduction to Sha'ar HaYichud Chapter 30
Mapping Out G-d 1 topics

Open class

  1. 0:01 How to Properly Approach This Book
Exponential Power 2 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 The Messiah’s Wellspring Begins as a Tiny Trickles
  2. 2:11 Infinity and Doubling Paper Thickness to Reach the Sun
Maybe There is a G-d 3 topics

Open class

  1. 0:03 Understanding נמשל and the Proximity of אצילות
  2. 1:35 Problem of Attributing מעלה to God
  3. 3:00 בעל שם טוב and the Jew’s מעלה
The Point of Money 2 topics

Open class

  1. 0:02 Finding Joy in What You Do
  2. 1:32 The Real Purpose of Money
Zohar was Written For Us 1 topics

Open class

  1. 0:00 Zohar Concealed in Etz Chaim Introduction
Rebbe Stories 2 topics

Open class

  1. 0:04 Rabbi explains the spiritual light switch
  2. 1:07 A simple miracle: committing to a better tomorrow