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Audio – Lessons in Tanya 65

Continuing chapter 37. Today we see another layer of the debate regarding which is the greater thing, action or study. We explore how these are dueling values whose collective goals are revealing light in the world. Action reveals the light hidden in the physical while study connects to the Divine/Ein Sof light. We discuss how we determine priority of which comes first, settling on the notion that action comes first if the action can only be done by the individual, such as prayer. If someone else could fulfill the action, then study would potentially remain the priority.

Episode 65

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Audio – Lessons in Tanya 61

Part one of chapter 37. We continue on our reflection of the power of mitzvot to reveal the light of Gd in the world. The focus here is on raising up the light that is concealed in the physical world. We discuss this on two levels, revealing the light of the materials we use for mitzvot and revealing the light that is buried within the animal soul. The discussion circles back again to how thought and speech are also “actions” of bringing out light.

Episode 61

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Audio – Lessons in Tanya 58

Rest of chapter 35. We go deeper into the discussion of doing mitzvot, of taking action as a means of drawing down the light of the divine presence. This section brings us to a fuller picture of the tripartite growth that occurs as a result of thought, speech and action. To truly experience the light of the divine, we cannot merely live a life of contemplation. Actions are a vital part of elevating the animal soul that animates the body.

Episode 58

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Audio – Lessons in Tanya 56

Part one of Chapter 35. This chapter asks us a fundamental question. Why should Gd have created the Beinoni? The answer begins with a look at the importance of doing the mitzvot as they relate to keeping the flame of the divine soul lit.

Episode 56

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