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Lessons in Tanya – Lesson 24 – Two Types of Tzadikim – Chapter 10 Part 1

There are two types of Tzadikim (righteous people). There is one who is a Tzadik Gamur (a completely righteous person) and there is the Tzadik She’eino Gamur (the incomplete Tzadik). What makes them different?

Learn Talmud – Berachot – Lesson 19 Daf 7b (Koren Talmud Bavli) – The Meaning Behind Names

We conclude Daf 7a regarding God’s desire to destroy the Jewish people and make a new nation from Moshe (Moses). Though Moshe’s prayer succeeds in annulling the first part of the promise, God still acts out on His good intention in blessing Moshe to become great through his descendants.

Lessons in Derech Hashem – The Way of God – False Prophets – Lesson 22 – Section 3

The Ramchal teaches us about false prophets. Sometimes people are false prophets intentionally and other times false prophecy occurs simply to test those who will find themselves listening to those people.

Lessons in Tanya – Lesson 23 – Two Kings Ruling Over One City – Chapter 9

A fascinating chapter into the world of the city of the human body. Its inhabitants include the limbs of the body. But who is the king? There are two. There is the Animal Soul which believes it has full rights to rule over the city and there is Godly Soul which believe it has full rights to rule over the city.

Learn Talmud – Berachot – Lesson 18 Daf 7a (Koren Talmud Bavli) – Moshe’s 3 Requests From God

Though Bilam wanted to curse the Jewish people, he was unable to. Actually, his unique talent was that he knew the moment God is angry each day, and was able to tap into that moment to say his nasty things. At the moment of God’s anger, those words would have a great effect – and he knew it!

Lessons in Tanya – Lesson 22 – Blemishes Caused by Kelipah Nogah & The 3 Impure Kelipot – Chapter 8

Ending chapter 8 of Tanya, we learn about the blemishes that the Kelipah Nogah caused to one’s soul (ultimately through the body) and how those blemishes can be purified and cleaned. We also learn about the problems associated with purifying the 3 totally impure Kelipot.

Lessons in Derech Hashem – The Way of God – How the Prophet Sees His Prophecy – Lesson 21 Section 3

Prophets experience their prophecies differently. Some through pictures, others through words. The most famous prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah etc. were able to express what they saw in actual words. In addition, they used physical objects to share with others what their prophecies were all about. In fact, their very actions were the catalysts to make their prophecies begin to take root!

Learn Talmud – Berachot – Lesson 17 Daf 6b/7a (Koren Talmud Bavli) – The Power of Your Blessings

A person who has fear of Heaven will have his words heard by others. Fear of Heaven is perhaps the most important quality we could have. It makes us into human beings who realise that there is a Creator in the world who has created and made us. Suddenly – we realise that we must have some type of obligation in our lives. We need to listen to what this Creator wants from us. When we listen and do as we should – amazingly – others listen to what we have to say too!

Learn Talmud – Berachot – Lesson 16 Daf 6b (Koren Talmud Bavli) – Importance of the 3 Daily Prayers

The Talmud teaches us that the rewards given for various Mitzvot are often not the Mitzvot themselves, but rather something else that is hidden behind the scenes within the Mitzvah we perform. For example, the reward for attending a wedding is not the attendance of the wedding itself, but rather, reward is given only when one brings happiness to the bride and the groom.

Lessons in Derech Hashem – The Way of God – Prophets Sent on Missions – Lesson 20 of Section 3

Prophets come in two types. There are those who are actually sent on missions, and then there are those who have no particular mission. Their prophecy is given to them as a simple gift from God. The prophet has the advantage in being able to be close to God and to experience Divine ecstasy!