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PROJECT LECHAIM: TANYA

WITH RABBI EPHRAIM POTASH BSc

Exploring the Tanya by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (1745-1813)

"Tanya First Section Chapter 1" Exploring the nature of the inner spiritual dimension of a person. Click here to download part of the first chapter of Tanya (with an introduction to the book) or click icon to play

and click here to download the next session studying the first chapter of Tanya, or click icon to play

. More of Chapter One click here to download the next session studying the first chapter of Tanya, or click icon to play

. Tanya First Section Chapter Two click here to download the first session studying the second chapter of Tanya, or click icon to play

. For the rest of Tanya Chapter Two click here to download the next session studying the second chapter of Tanya, or click icon to play

Tanya First Section Chapter Three click here to download the beginning of Tanya Chapter Three , or click icon to play

Tanya First Section, Chapter Four click here to download the beginning of Tanya Chapter Four, or click icon to play

Tanya First Section, Chapter Nine click here to download the beginning of Tanya Chapter Four, or click icon to play

Study of the Fourth Section of Tanya: The Holy Epistle (Iggeret HaKodesh) a collection of letters by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi

"TANYA IGGERET HAKODESH CH.4" Examining the theme of 'circumcision of the heart', from ch.4 of the Fourth section of Tanya.Click here for the first session and for the second session on this chapter click here

"TANYA IGGERET HAKODESH CHAPTER 5" Examining the spiritual nature of language and speech, from ch.5 of the Fourth section of Tanya.Click here.

"TANYA IGGERET HAKODESH CH.8" Exploring the power of a Mitzva, from ch.8 of the Fourth section of Tanya, named Iggeret Hakodesh.Click here for the first session on this chapter and for the second session click here and for the third session click here

"TANYA Part 4 IGGERET HAKODESH CHAPTER 9" On dedication to G-d, expressed through giving Tzedaka.Click here to listen

"TANYA Part 4 IGGERET HAKODESH CHAPTER 10" On a boundless approach to giving Tzedaka. Click here for the first session studying this chapter,and click here for the second session

"TANYA Part 4 IGGERET HAKODESH CHAPTER 11" A chapter famous for presenting a spiritual approach to life, beyond the apparent negativities of the moment. Click here

"TANYA Part 4 IGGERET HAKODESH CHAPTER 12" On the service of giving Tzedaka. Click here for the first session studying this chapter,and click here for the second session

"TANYA Part 4 IGGERET HAKODESH CHAPTER 17" How to arouse Divine Kindness and Mercy. Click here

"TANYA Part 4 IGGERET HAKODESH CHAPTER 19." This discusses the difference between a Prophet and a Sage. A Sage knows about exalted spiritual levels, but the Prophet actually experiences them. Click here for the first session studying this chapter and click here for the second session and for the third session click here

"TANYA Part 4 IGGERET HAKODESH CHAPTER 22" In this letter Rabbi Shneur Zalman tries to disuade his followers from asking him questions relating to the practicalities of life. He saw his role only as that of a spiritual guide. Click here

"TANYA Part 4 IGGERET HAKODESH CHAPTER 23" In this letter Rabbi Shneur Zalman encourages public Torah study sessions. Click here for the first session studying this chapter,and click here for the second session

"TANYA Part 4 IGGERET HAKODESH CHAPTER 25" In this letter Rabbi Shneur Zalman answers a community which had written asking about a surprising passage in an early Chassidic book with teachings of the Baal Shem Tov. Click here for the first session studying this chapter,and click here for the second session, and click here for the third session, and for the fourth and final session click here . The letter ends with the suggestion that the community send a representative to Rabbi Shneur Zalman to ask any other questions they might have.

"TANYA Part 4 IGGERET HAKODESH CHAPTER 27" In this letter Rabbi Shneur Zalman speaks of the effect of a Righteous person, a Tzaddik, after they have physically left the world. Click here for the first session studying this chapter,and click here for the second session.

"TANYA Part 4 IGGERET HAKODESH CHAPTER 28" Another letter on the effect of a Tzaddik after they have physically left the world. Click here for the first session studying this chapter,and click here for the second session.

"TANYA Part 4 IGGERET HAKODESH CHAPTER 29" This letter discusses the special spiritual effect of studying Halachah, the details of Jewish Law. Click here for the first session studying this chapter,and click here for the second session.

"TANYA Part 4 IGGERET HAKODESH CHAPTER 30" On giving Tzedaka. Click here.

"TANYA Part 4 IGGERET HAKODESH CHAPTER 31" The Zohar says that the Shechina is, so to speak, 'ill', during the Exile. This illness is expressed in the rift between people's hearts. The letter is a call for love and unity. Click here.

"TANYA Part 4 IGGERET HAKODESH CHAPTER 32" The conclusion of the last chapter in Iggeret Hakodesh, the fourth part of Tanya. This chapter speaks of the enduring spiritual power of Tzedaka. Click here.