Tzav 5781

In Depth Discussion – Happy Haggada Starts with Heh

Avoda During the Seder	Reason
Avoid idle chatter	We need to reconstruct our power of speech
Praise and thank Hashem for all redemptions including personal ones	This perpetuates the redemption
Read Zohar	This triggers the future redemption
Have the Haggada in mind when you say brocho on Hallel	The Haggada is a big Hallel
Elaborate on the miracles of yetzias Mitzrayim, NOT on insights	Elaborate on the miracles of yetzias Mitzrayim, NOT on insights
Eat lotsa matza	Builds emunah spiritual health and enables us to eat chometz all year
Place horseradish in center of seder plate, lettuce on the bottom	Maror is the central focus of the seder

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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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Vayikra 5781

In depth discussion – Hey Pesach!

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Avoda	Reason
Hagada out loud	Pesach is speech
Raise cup of red wine on five fingers	Elevate darkness of exile silence to light and speech of freedom
White clothing, tablecloth and matza	Reflect, give, redeem
Display silver items	Expresses yearning (kisufin) for transformation

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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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Vayakhel Pikudei 5781

In depth discussion – The End is New

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

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Q&A Followup

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

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Ki Sisa 5781

In depth discussion – Purim Is Another World

Avoda	Reason
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!

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Breslev

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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?

Avoda	Reason
Eat HamanTashen	Torah is given only to those who eat haMan(sic)
Wave a “gragger” at the mention of Haman	This triggers olive oil ner tamid power
Sing on Purim	Neutralization of evil warrants singing

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Breslev

Teruma 5781

In depth discussion

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

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Breslev

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Mishpatim 5781

In depth discussion

Avoda	Reason
Light with olive oil for Shabbos	Rabbi Tarfon connects this to a perfect world
Learn mishna every day	This inspires Asher to protect one from Gehennom
Conjure up image of יהוה often	Required for the tzaddik club
Learn halacha daily and do it	Amalek hates that

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Breslev

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Yisro 5781

In depth discussion

Avoda	Reason
Eat right	Facilitates Torah absorption
Verbalize Har Sinai event daily	Stay connected to greatest revelation ever
Get your hands on manuscripts written by tzaddikim	Their nefesh is connected to the manuscript
Record your own Torah thoughts in handwriting	Loosen Amalek’s grip on us
Realize that writing is an enactment of G-d’s name	Unification destroys Amalek

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Breslev

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Tu B’Shvat 5781

In depth discussion

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Breslev

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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. 

Avoda	Reason
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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