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Tzav 5781

In Depth Discussion – Happy Haggada Starts with Heh

Avoda During the SederReason
Avoid idle chatterWe need to reconstruct our power of speech
Praise and thank Hashem for all redemptions including personal onesThis perpetuates the redemption
Read Zohar This triggers the future redemption
Have the Haggada in mind when you say brocho on HallelThe Haggada is a big Hallel
Elaborate on the miracles of yetzias Mitzrayim, NOT on insightsElaborate on the miracles of yetzias Mitzrayim, NOT on insights
Eat lotsa matzaBuilds emunah spiritual health and enables us to eat chometz all year
Place horseradish in center of seder plate, lettuce on the bottomMaror is the central focus of the seder

Q&A Followup

Topics include: Rosh Hashana Pesach Connection, No Dessert on Pesach?, Want a Fifth Cup?, Divided Hallel, Seder night by Yitzchok Avinu

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Tzav Q&A

Vayikra 5781

In depth discussion – Hey Pesach!

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Hey Pesach!
AvodaReason
Hagada out loudPesach is speech
Raise cup of red wine on five fingersElevate darkness of exile silence to light and speech of freedom
White clothing, tablecloth and matzaReflect, give, redeem
Display silver items Expresses yearning (kisufin) for transformation

Q&A Followup

Topics include: Mishkan Microcosm, Let’s Build it Now, Tefilla and Korbanos, Angel’s Names, Shaidim, Foundation Stone

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Vayikra Q&A

Vayakhel Pikudei 5781

In depth discussion – The End is New

AvodaReason
Rosh Chodesh for Women
Wear special clothing, golden jewelry, abstain from some menial laborWomen resisted the Egel disaster
Extra eating on Rosh Chodesh even for men It’s a holy day
Think shin dalet yudGematria rosh chodesh
Mezuza awareness Maintains spiritual alacrity
Encounter tzadikkim on Rosh Chodesh, Shabbos, ChagimInternalizes their holiness

Q&A Followup

Topics include: Actualizing Hashem’s plan, Generosity,, Intelligence, Kavana, Mitzrayim=Tzaddik/Miriam, The letter heh

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Vayakhel Pikudei Q&A

Ki Sisa 5781

In depth discussion – Purim Is Another World

AvodaReason
Don’t deliberately bring yourself to full laughter.You’re still in olam hazeh, with all it’s shortcomings.
If you want THC-25, consult with a competent halachic authority.Igros Moshe forbids it for many reasons.
Say ketoress daily.This neutralizes Haman/Amalek.
Start your learning sessions with something emotionally engaging.Only an open heart receives the Torah.
Wine and fish at every Shabbos meal, and throughout Adar. Simcha!

Breslev

Breslev Ki Sisa

Q&A Followup

Topics include: Aish, Tears, Simcha, Golden Calf, Sota Woman, Seeing G-d, Churban, Shivrei Luchos, Rabbi Elimelech, Money.

Tetzaveh 5781

In depth discussion – Where did Rashbi disappear to on Purim?

Where did Rashbi disappear to on Purim?
AvodaReason
Eat HamanTashen Torah is given only to those who eat haMan(sic)
Wave a “gragger” at the mention of HamanThis triggers olive oil ner tamid power
Sing on Purim Neutralization of evil warrants singing

Breslev

Breslev Tetzaveh

Teruma 5781

In depth discussion

Teruma
AvodaReason
Kavana during אמן יהא שמיה רבא וכו״This destroys Amalek
Drink wine in Adar Reinforce the אבן שתייה
Say eleven ingredients of ketoressUnite Hashem’s name
Zerizus of Naftoli Simcha of solved uncertainty
Kavana to sanctify feet in shower before ShabbosOnly this can cleanse them of Amalek
Eat feet food this Shabbos ZachorZachor=Regel

Breslev

Teruma Breslev

Q&A Followup

Teruma Q&A

Mishpatim 5781

In depth discussion

Mishpatim 5781
AvodaReason
Light with olive oil for Shabbos Rabbi Tarfon connects this to a perfect world
Learn mishna every dayThis inspires Asher to protect one from Gehennom
Conjure up image of יהוה oftenRequired for the tzaddik club
Learn halacha daily and do it Amalek hates that

Breslev

Breslev Mishpatim

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Mishpatim Q&A 1
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Mishpatim Q&A 3

Yisro 5781

In depth discussion

Yisro IDD
AvodaReason
Eat rightFacilitates Torah absorption
Verbalize Har Sinai event dailyStay connected to greatest revelation ever
Get your hands on manuscripts written by tzaddikimTheir nefesh is connected to the manuscript
Record your own Torah thoughts in handwritingLoosen Amalek’s grip on us
Realize that writing is an enactment of G-d’s nameUnification destroys Amalek

Breslev

Breslev Yisro

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Yisro Q&A

Tu B’Shvat 5781

In depth discussion


Breslev


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Tu B’Shvat Q&A

B’shalach 5781

In depth discussion

The world begins with music and doesn’t end, with music.

If we want our accomplishments to be eternal, they must be musical. They must have taam טַעַם. 

AvodaReason
Biblical passages said should be to the correct tune.This captures the full message.
One should learn all four categories of Torah daily.Not to neglect the vital neshama component of Torah.
All brochos should be said to a tune.This maximizes their effectiveness.
Learn the meaning and reasons of mitzvos. This allows the mitzvos to be eternal.
Shir Hashirim before Shabbos. Every aliyah requires shira.
Sing or chant all the zemiros of Shabbos you can.Shabbos is the day of eternity.
Sing songs composed by tzaddikim. This connects you to them.

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