Daily Tanya Thursday 6th Menachem Av Igeres Hakodesh 2: The Danger of Pride in Receiving Kindness

Epistle 2: The Danger of Pride in Receiving Kindness 6th Av Responding to Divine Favors with Humility With every favor bestowed by G-d, a person should become more humble. Being brought closer to G-d requires ever-greater self-effacement, reflecting the principle that “all that are before Him are esteemed as nothing.” […]

Daily Tanya Wednesday 5th Menachem Av Igeres Hakodesh 1 Part 3: Accountability for Prayer Diligence

Who Should Lead Prayer on Weekdays During weekdays, those who have free time, such as teachers or individuals supported by their families, should serve as prayer leaders. Businesspeople, who typically lack the time, are generally exempt from this responsibility during the week. The one who leads prayer should be chosen […]

Daily Tanya Sunday 2nd Menachem Av Igeres Hateshuvah Chapter 12: The Value of Suffering in This World

Chapter 12: 1.      The Value of Suffering in This World Suffering experienced in this physical world serves as a tremendous benefit for the soul that has sinned. It acts as a means of spiritual cleansing, sparing the individual from harsher purification in the afterlife (Gehinom). 2.      Limitations of Traditional Fasting […]

Daily Tanach Wednesday 27th Tamuz Sefer Yeshaya Chapter 41: A prophecy of encouragement for the Jewish people and chastising to the Gentile nations

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Daily Tanya Wednesday 27th Tamuz Igeres Hateshuvah Chapter 10 Part 2: The Stages of Divine Connection and Teshuvah

1.      Preparation for Prayer: Lower Teshuvah Before engaging in prayer, one should begin with “lower Teshuvah” (repentance), which involves humility and self-reflection. This aligns with the teaching that prayer should be approached “with a heavy head,” signifying submission and readiness to receive Divine mercy. 2.      Joy in Prayer: The Role […]

Kosher Guidelines for Vacation Rentals & Guesthouses – Koshering an Airbnb, Tzimmer, Hotel room- Part 2

D. Barbecue Grill and Equipment:[1] When considering the use of a guesthouse barbecue grill it is important to recognize that such grills are typically presumed to be non-kosher due to prior use with non-kosher meats and products including pork and non-slaughtered animal meat. However, this does not mean that all […]

Daily Tanya Tuesday 26th Tamuz Igeres Hateshuvah Chapter 10: The essence of Teshuvah Ilah

1.      The Essence of Teshuvah Ilah (Higher Repentance) Higher repentance is defined as the union of spirit with spirit, achieved through Torah study and acts of loving-kindness. This union draws down Divine influence so that one’s own words become an expression of God’s word, and actions reflect Divine will. 2.      […]

Kosher Guidelines for Vacation Rentals & Guesthouses – Koshering an Airbnb, Tzimmer, Hotel room

Kosher Guidelines for Vacation Rentals & Guesthouses – Koshering an Airbnb, Tzimmer, Hotel room:[1] A. Introduction: Whether staying in a rental apartment, Tzimmer, or hotel room, maintaining kosher standards while away from home requires careful planning and attention to detail. These accommodations are designed to service guests from all backgrounds, […]

Daily Tanya Monday 25th Tamuz Igeres Hateshuvah Chapter 9: The Concept of Teshuvah Ilah

Chapter 9: The Higher Repentance (Teshuvah Ilah)   1.      The Concept of Teshuvah Ilah (Higher Repentance) Teshuvah Ilah, as explained in the Zohar, is a profound spiritual return marked by deep contemplation of God’s greatness, leading to intellectual and emotional reverence and love for the Divine.   2.      Spiritual Reconnection […]

Daily Tanya Sunday 24th Tamuz Igeres Hateshuvah Chapter 8 Part 2: True repentance enables reconnection

1.      Restoration of the Soul After one’s spirit is purified, one’s soul can return to God, ascending higher and reconnecting with its divine source much as it was before being sent into the physical world. 2.      The Process of Complete Repentance True repentance enables this reconnection and is considered a […]

Daily Tanya Thursday 21st Tamuz Igeres Hateshuvah Chapter 7 Part 2: How to be brokenhearted-Fasting and Cheshbon Nefesh

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Matters of Sakana during the three weeks-Swimming, Traveling, Trips, surgery

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Daily Tanach Wednesday 20th Tamuz Sefer Yeshaya Chapter 37 Part 1: Yeshayahu prophesies to Chizkiyah of the fall of Sancheirev

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Daily Tanya Wednesday 20th Tamuz Igeres Hateshuvah Chapter 7 Part 1: The two methods of Teshuvah Tatah and returning the lower letter Hei back to its source

20th Tamuz 1.      The two methods of Teshuvah Tatah and returning the lower letter Hei back to its source: The true and correct path of arousing the lower level of repentance and returning the lower letter Hei back to its source is accomplishing two methods. 2.      The first method-Arousing compassion […]

Daily Tanach Tuesday 19th Tamuz Sefer Yeshaya Chapter 36: The conquest of Judea by Sancheirev and his negotiations with King Chizkiyah

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Daily Tanach Sunday 17th Tamuz Sefer Yeshaya Chapter 34: A prophecy of retribution to the Gentiles who oppressed the Jewish people

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Daily Tanya Thursday 14th Tamuz Igeres Hateshuvah Chapter 4 Part 2: The difference between the soul and angels, speech and breath

1.      The Divine Origin of the Soul The Jewish soul is described as a “portion of the Divine,” referencing the verse “For the Lord’s portion is His people.” The soul’s origin is compared to the act of God “breathing” life into Adam, signifying an intimate and inner connection. 2.      Analogy […]

Daily Tanya Wednesday 13th Tamuz Igeres Hateshuvah Chapter 4 Part 1: Teshuvah Ilah and Tatah

Chapter 4 1.      Purpose of Repentance and Its Levels Repentance (teshuvah) is essential for spiritual atonement and cleansing of the soul before the Divine. After proper repentance, sacrificial offerings serve as a gift, as described in the Talmud. 2.      Understanding True Repentance The main aspect of repentance is to return […]

Daily Tanya Thursday 7th Tamuz Igeres Hateshuvah Chapter 1 Part 1: The types of sins and their atonements

Chapter 1: 7th Tamuz 1.      Types of Atonement There are three types of atonement, each corresponding to a category of transgression. Repentance (teshuvah) is required in all cases. 2.      Atonement for Positive Commandments If one fails to fulfill a positive commandment and repents, forgiveness is immediate. However, the spiritual illumination […]