Daily Tanya – Chapter 9 Part 2: The desired conquest of the body by the G-dly versus animal soul (Tuesday 10th Teves)

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Daily Tanya – Chapter 8 Part 2: The contamination that different Kelipos cause to body and soul and its Tikkun (Sunday 8th Teves)

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Daily Tanya Chapter 4 Part 3 – A Jew below attaches to G-d even more than the souls in Olam Haba (Friday, 29th Kisleiv)

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Daily Tanya – Chapter 3 Part 2: Arousing love and fear of G-d using Intellectual contemplation (Tuesday, 26th Kisleiv)

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Daily Tanya Monday 18th Kisleiv Kuntrus Achron 9: A Call to Strengthen Torah, Prayer, and Shabbos

18th Kisleiv Kuntrus Achron 9: A Call to Strengthen Torah, Prayer, and Shabbat The Mitzvah of Reproof The Alter Rebbe cites “You shall surely reprove your comrade—even one hundred times” to justify his heartfelt plea. He cries out with compassion: “Have pity on your souls!”—urging vigilance in Torah study and […]

Daily Tanya Sunday 17th Kisleiv Kuntrus Achron 8: The Primacy of Prolonged Prayer in the Era Before Mashiach

17th Kisleiv Kuntres Acharon, Essay 8: The Primacy of Prolonged Prayer in the Era Before Mashiach This passage is a powerful letter from the Alter Rebbe (Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi), emphasizing the spiritual importance of prolonged and contemplative prayer, especially in the era before the coming of Mashiach. Here’s […]

Daily Tanya Tuesday 12th Kisleiv Kuntrus Achron 4: Torah Study as a Channel for Infinite Light

12th Kisleiv Torah Study as a Channel for Infinite Light Torah Creates Spiritual Garments According to Etz Chaim, intention during mitzvot creates a garment for the soul (neshamah). Torah study creates garments for the levels of ruach: Mishnah corresponds to ruach of Yetzirah. Gemara corresponds to ruach of Beriah. This […]

Daily Tanya Monday 11th Kisleiv Kuntrus Achron 4: The Source of Halachic Wisdom and Spiritual Hierarchy

11th Kisleiv The Source of Halachic Wisdom and Spiritual Hierarchy The Role of Chochmah-Binah-Daat in Asiyah ChaBaD of Asiyah (at the level of neshamah) is the source of vitality for ChaBaD of nefesh-ruach and their derivatives throughout creation. From this source, all beings in the lower worlds come into existence—from […]

Daily Tanya Monday 4th Kisleiv Kuntrus Achron 4: Why Practical Mitzvot Take Precedence Over Torah and Prayer

4th Kisleiv Why Practical Mitzvot Take Precedence Over Torah and Prayer Overview: This teaching explores the profound relationship between Torah study, prayer, and practical mitzvot, revealing their respective roles in drawing Divine light into creation and fulfilling the ultimate purpose of existence. While Torah and prayer connect us to lofty […]

Daily Tanya Wednesday 21st Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 29: The Supreme Crown and the Path of the Commandments

Title: The Supreme Crown and the Path of the Commandments What is the Supreme Crown? The “Supreme Crown” (Keter Elyon) represents the Divine Will, which transcends wisdom and intellect. It surrounds and “crowns” the intellectual faculties—wisdom, understanding, and knowledge—like a capstone above the mind. How Does It Connect to Us? […]

Daily Tanya Tuesday 20th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 29: The Hidden Light of Delight: Understanding ‘Noam Hashem’ and the Role of Will”

20th Marcheshvan The Hidden Light of Delight: Understanding ‘Noam Hashem’ and the Role of Will” Overview: This passage delves into the mystical concept of the hidden light reserved for the righteous in the World to Come, described as “Noam Hashem” (the pleasantness of G‑d) and “Tzachtzachot” (radiant brilliance). It explains […]

Daily Tanya Monday 19th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 29: Why Halachot Are Called the Crown of Torah: The Need for Spiritual Garments

Igeres Hakodesh 29 19th Marcheshvan Why Halachot Are Called the Crown of Torah: The Need for Spiritual Garments   Overview: This passage explores why halachot (Jewish laws) are referred to as the “crown of Torah” and why studying them fulfills one’s obligation even with minimal daily learning. It connects this […]

Daily Tanya Sunday 18th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 28: The Moment of Passing: The Revelation of ‘Notzer Chesed’ and Its Cosmic Impact

Overview: This passage explains the mystical significance of a tzaddik’s passing, describing how it becomes an “Et Ratzon” (time of favor) that draws down immense Divine light from the highest spiritual source—Tikkun ‘Notzer Chesed’—to effect cosmic rectification and atonement for the generation. Summary of Key Points: Source of the Light […]

Daily Tanya Thursday 15th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 27: How a Tzaddik’s Spirit Connects After Passing: The Power of Love and Effort”

15th MarCheshvan How a Tzaddik’s Spirit Connects After Passing: The Power of Love and Effort Overview: This passage explains why disciples can receive greater spiritual influence from their Rebbe after his passing than during his lifetime. It describes the mechanism of this connection, rooted in the separation of the soul’s […]

Daily Tanya Wednesday 14th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 27: Explaining the Zohar: How a Tzaddik Is Found More After Passing

14th Marcheshvan Explaining the Zohar: How a Tzaddik Is Found More After Passing Overview: This passage provides a deep explanation of the Zohar’s statement that a tzaddik is found in all worlds more after his passing than during his lifetime. It clarifies how this applies even in the physical world […]

Daily Tanya Tuesday 13th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 27: More Present After Passing: The Zohar’s Teaching on the Tzaddik’s Influence

13th Marcheshvan More Present After Passing: The Zohar’s Teaching on the Tzaddik’s Influence Overview: This section explains the profound statement of the Zohar that when a tzaddik departs from this world, his presence and influence increase in all realms—even more than during his lifetime. It highlights both spiritual and material […]

Daily Tanya Monday 12th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 27: Double Comfort and Eternal Connection: A Letter of Consolation

Igeres Hakodesh 28 Double Comfort and Eternal Connection: A Letter of Consolation   Overview: This letter, written by the Alter Rebbe to the Chassidic community in the Holy Land, offers profound comfort after the passing of Rabbi Menachem Mendel. It explains how the life and influence of a tzaddik continue […]

Daily Tanya Sunday 11th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 26 Part 8: The Future Role of Torah: From Birur to Higher Unifications

11th MarCheshvan: The Future Role of Torah: From Birur to Higher Unifications   Overview: This passage explains what will happen after the Shechinah leaves Kelipat Nogah and the process of refining sparks (birur hanitzotzot) is complete. It contrasts the current purpose of Torah and mitzvot—focused on separating good from evil—with […]

Daily Tanya Thursday 8th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 26 Part 5: Galut HaShechinah and the Role of Halachic Study in Birur HaNitzotzot

8th MarCheshvan: Galut HaShechinah and the Role of Halachic Study in Birur HaNitzotzot Overview: This passage explains the mystical reason why, during exile, the primary focus of Torah study is on halachic analysis—particularly laws of issur veheter (permitted and forbidden) and tumah ve’taharah (purity and impurity). It connects this to […]

Daily Tanya Wednesday 7th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 26 Part 4: Torah Across the Four Worlds: The Garments of Mikra, Mishnah, Talmud, and Kabbalah

7th Marcheshvan Title: Torah Across the Four Worlds: The Garments of Mikra, Mishnah, Talmud, and Kabbalah”   Overview: Today’s passage explains how different parts of Torah—Written Torah (Mikra), Mishnah, Talmud, and Kabbalah—are all rooted in Atzilut, the highest spiritual world, but appear to us through garments in lower worlds for […]

Daily Tanya Tuesday 6th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 26 Part 3: Beyond Good and Evil: The Spiritual Roots of Permitted and Forbidden

6th MarCheshvan Beyond Good and Evil: The Spiritual Roots of Permitted and Forbidden Core Clarification by the Alter Rebbe The passage today provides a clarifying answer to several of the Alter Rebbe’s earlier questions and concerns regarding the Zohar’s statement that issur veheter (forbidden and permitted) are rooted in the […]

Daily Tanya Monday 5th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 26 Part 2: Will We Still Need Halacha in the Days of Mashiach?

5th MarCheshvan: Will We Still Need Halacha in the Days of Mashiach? In this continuation of his critique and analysis, the Alter Rebbe raises additional profound questions regarding the claim in the Zohar that in the days of Mashiach, the study of halachic laws—particularly those related to issur veheter (prohibited […]

Daily Tanya Thursday 1st Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 25: The Duality of Spiritual Forces – Holiness and Impurity in the Human Soul and Nations

Title: The Duality of Spiritual Forces – Holiness and Impurity in the Human Soul and Nations Overview This passage explores the spiritual duality in creation, focusing on the concept of “זה לעומת זה”—the idea that for every force of holiness, there exists a corresponding force of impurity. It examines how […]

Daily Tanya Wednesday 30th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 25: The Divine Structure of the Human Soul and Its Cosmic Parallel

Overview This passage explores the spiritual anatomy of the human soul and its correspondence to the Divine Sefirot—the ten emanations through which God interacts with the world. It emphasizes how human faculties mirror the Divine structure and how speech, particularly in Torah study and Mitzvah’s, activates higher spiritual processes. Key […]

Daily Tanya Tuesday 29th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 25: The Unity of Divine Speech and the Gradation of Worlds

Overview This passage delves into the mystical concept of how Divine vitality—emanating from God’s speech (“דבר ה’” or “רוח פיו”)—manifests across the four spiritual worlds: Atzilus, Beriah, Yetzirah, and Asiyah. While God’s essence remains absolutely unified and unchanged, the light and life-force undergo progressive concealment through tzimtzumim (contractions) and masachim […]

Daily Tanya Monday 28th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 25: The Divine Vitality in Exile – A Kabbalistic Perspective on the Spiritual State of the Nations

28th Tishreiy Overview This passage presents a deep mystical explanation from Kabbalistic teachings, particularly rooted in Chassidic thought, regarding the spiritual dynamics of divine vitality in the world, especially outside the Land of Israel. It explores how divine energy flows from the Divine Word (“דבר ה’”) through intermediary spiritual forces […]

Daily Tanya Sunday 27th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 25: Understanding the Concept of “Malchus” and the Divine Speech in Kabbalistic Thought

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Daily Tanya Thursday 24th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 24: Standing Before the King: The Sanctity of Prayer and the Danger of Distraction

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Daily Tanya Thursday 17th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 22: Love in Affliction: Revealing Divine Compassion Through Teshuvah

  📘 Title: Love in Affliction: Revealing Divine Compassion Through Teshuvah   🧾 Overview: This passage offers a profound spiritual perspective on suffering and Divine love. It teaches that when one experiences hardship, the proper response is to examine one’s deeds—le’fashpesh b’ma’asav—and recognize that the pain may be a form […]

Daily Tanya Sunday 13th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 21: The Urgency of Charity: Zerizut in Supporting the Holy Land

Igeres Hakodesh 21   13th Tishreiy 📘 Title: The Urgency of Charity: Zerizut in Supporting the Holy Land 🧾 Overview: This heartfelt appeal encourages consistent and enthusiastic financial support for the residents of Eretz Yisrael. It emphasizes the spiritual importance of giving regularly—weekly, monthly, or annually—and highlights the supreme value […]

Daily Tanya Tuesday 8th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 20: Birth of Souls: Malchus as the Gateway to Creation

8th Tishreiy Birth of Souls: Malchus as the Gateway to Creation 🧾 Overview: This passage reveals that the true emergence of “yesh”—a separate, created existence—begins from Malchus of Atzilut, which becomes the source of Beriah. As the sages say, “There is no king without a people,” indicating that Malchus enables […]

Daily Tanya Monday 7th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 20: From Divine Essence to Created Existence: How Yesh Emerges from Ein Sof

7th Tishreiy From Divine Essence to Created Existence: How Yesh Emerges from Ein Sof   🧾 Overview: This passage explores the delicate boundary between Divinity and creation. Souls of angels and humans, before descending into the lower worlds, originate from Divine unions in Atzilut and are not considered true “yesh” […]

Daily Tanya Sunday 29th Elul Igeres Hakodesh 19: The Limits of Prophetic Vision: Moshe’s Attainment and the Depths of Torah

29th Tishreiy 📘 The Limits of Prophetic Vision: Moshe’s Attainment and the Depths of Torah 🧾 Overview: This passage explores the profound distinction between the prophetic vision of Moshe Rabbeinu and the mystical attainments of later sages, particularly the Arizal. According to the teachings in Likkutei Torah of the Arizal, Moshe’s […]

Daily Tanya Sunday 28th Elul Igeres Hakodesh 18: The Crown of Resurrection: Revealing the Infinite Through the Refined Body

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Daily Tanya Thursday 25th Elul Igeres Hakodesh 17 Part 2: The Crown of Resurrection: Revealing the Infinite Through the Refined Body

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Daily Tanya Wednesday 24th Elul Igeres Hakodesh 17: Charity as a Vessel for Infinite Divine Light

Igeres Hakodesh 17 24th Elul Charity as a Vessel for Infinite Divine Light     🧾 Overview: This passage explores the profound spiritual dynamic of “Itaruta d’l’tata”—the awakening initiated by human action. When a person stirs compassion in their heart and gives charity to those in need, it triggers “Itaruta […]

Daily Tanya Tuesday 23rd Elul Igeres Hakodesh 16 Part 2: Beyond the Letter of the Law: The Power and Urgency of Compassion in Tzedaka

23rd Elul Beyond the Letter of the Law: The Power and Urgency of Compassion in Tzedaka   🧾 Overview: This heartfelt message urges individuals not only to fulfill their obligations of giving Tzedaka according to strict Torah law, but to transcend them with acts of compassion and generosity. Even when […]

Daily Tanya Monday 22nd Elul Igeres Hakodesh 16 Part 1: Compassion Before Comfort: A Call to Sustain the Dignified Poor

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Daily Tanya Sunday 21st Elul Igeres Hakodesh 15 Part 5: The source of the Midfos is ones intellect

21st Elul 🧠 The Source of All Emotional Traits All emotional attributes originate from intellectual faculties: wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. Wisdom is the source of the intellect that grasps God—His wisdom, greatness, and holy attributes through which He governs and sustains all higher and lower worlds. Understanding is the process […]

Daily Tanya Tuesday 16th Elul Igeres Hakodesh 14 Part 2: Annual Renewal on Rosh Hashanah is dependent on our actions

16th Elul 👁️ Divine Eyes – A Symbol of Wisdom and Watchfulness ✨📜 The phrase “Always the eyes of the Lord your God are upon it” refers to God’s constant attention and care over the Land of Israel. In this context, “eyes” are symbolic of divine wisdom and illumination. That’s […]

Daily Tanya Thursday 10th Elul Igeres Hakodesh 12: The Power of Charity: “Maaseh” vs. “Avodah

🌟 The Power of Charity: “Maaseh” vs. “Avodah” Charity is often called maaseh (an act), implying it’s natural and habitual. But when charity is done with effort—avodah—it elevates the soul and reveals intense Divine light. 🔥 Awakening Above Through Effort Below Even habitual charity triggers a spiritual awakening (Itaruta d’L’tata), […]

Daily Tanya Monday 8th Elul Igeres Hakodesh 12: Distinction Between Actions and Service

Distinction Between Actions and Service The passage differentiates between “actions” and “service” of righteousness, and between “peace” and “quiet trust,” exploring their deeper spiritual significance. Harmony Among Opposing Forces Drawing from the teaching, “He makes peace in His heights,” it describes how the angel Michael (representing water and kindness) and […]

Daily Tanya Tuesday 2nd Elul Igeres Hakodesh 10: The Nature of Mitzvos and Measurement

2nd elul 📏 The Nature of Mitzvot and Measurement Mitzvot (commandments) were given through the attribute of Gevurah (strength/discipline) and Tzimtzum (constriction of divine light). As a result, most mitzvot have precise, limited measurements. 📐 Examples of Specific Measurements in Mitzvot Tzitzit: 12 thumb-breadths in length. Tefillin: 2 fingers by […]

Daily Tanya Wednesday 26th Menachem Av Igeres Hakodesh 8: The Power of Prayer and Higher Repentance

Divine Attributes: Limitation and Concealment There exists a spiritual principle of restraint and concealment of divine light, preventing its full revelation to the lower realms. The Role of Human Initiative Human behavior and acts of kindness can awaken heavenly responses. The sages taught: “With the measure a person uses, so […]

Daily Tanya Monday 24th Menachem Av Igeres Hakodesh 7 Part 2: Divine Illumination and Individual Souls

Universal Path to Divine Revelation All individuals of Israel can connect to Divine revelation through engagement in Torah and mitzvot. The Torah provides one unified path for everyone. Unique Roles and Spiritual Missions Despite this unity, each soul, spirit, and generation is distinct. Every soul has a particular role influenced […]

Daily Tanya Sunday 23rd Menachem Av Igeres Hakodesh 7 Part 1: Yaakov as a Rectifier and Spiritual Channel

Epistle 7 23rd Av Jacob as a Rectifier and Spiritual Channel Jacob is described as possessing a spiritual beauty reminiscent of Adam before the original transgression. His soul contained all future souls of Israel and served as a vehicle for the Divine Torah, connecting the spiritual and physical realms. Divine […]

Daily Tanya Tuesday 11th Menachem Av Igeres Hakodesh 4 Part 2: Spiritual Circumcision and Redemption

11th Av Divine and Human Roles in Spiritual Transformation An awakening from above only comes in response to an awakening from below; individuals must first initiate the process of spiritual refinement, much like the symbolic act of the “feminine waters” rising before the “masculine waters” descend. Removing the Foreskin of […]

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 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 […]

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.      […]