It Is Taught Tanya Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we explore the spiritual effects of thought/intention and speech in regards to Torah learning as well as when both are present. Kuntrus Acharon, Essay 1. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss how the Shechina is likened to the heart which transmits its vitality all of the created worlds via the souls of the Jewish people, which are likened to the limbs in relation to the Shechina. Iggeres HaKodesh, Epistle 31. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquir...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss two different types of Tzedaka giving - one being "feminine" and one being "masculine" - and the different spiritual effects that each has. Iggeres HaKodesh Epistle 32. Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss how a person should not diminish the frequency with which they are habituated to giving Tzedaka, nor the amount they are habituated to give. Iggeres HaKodesh, Epistle 30. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss how doing the practical mitzvos garb the soul with light from Lower Gan Eden, while attaching proper intention to the mitzvos while performing them, allows the soul to ascend to Higher Gan Eden. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 29. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss why the Oral Torah is referred to as "Mother", the study of which, in particular the laws contained therein, reveals the level of "Crown", which surrounds and is higher than the Written Torah, which is referred to as "Father" Iggeres HaKodesh, End of Epistle 29. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Faceb...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss how the mitzvos can be likened to hollow pillars that elevate our souls to G-d's Attribute of Keter Above. Iggeres Hakodesh, Middle of Epistle 29. Music by Shoshannah.    Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss the connection between Pleasure and Desire and how this relates to the Light of G-d that vests souls when we do Mitzvos. Iggeres Hakodesh, Middle of Epistle 29. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss how the mitzvos serve as garments for us to be able to access G-d's Light without ceasing to exist. Iggeres HaKodeshm Beginning of Epistle 29. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This is a special series in honor of Elul focusing on Prayer, based on Kuntres Hatefilla (Tract on Prayer) by the Rebbe Rashab ( Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneerson) In today's episode we discuss those people who do not refine their character traits in spite of serving G-d through prayer and what they can do about that.    Kuntres HaTefilla, Chapter 13. Music by Shoshannah.     Fo...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we explore the second part of the letter of condolence the Alter Rebbe wrote to Rabbi Levi Yitchak of Berditchov. Iggeres HaKodesh, End of Epistle 28. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss the first part of a letter of condolence which the Alter Rebbe wrote to Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditzchov after the passing of his son R' Meir. Iggeres HaKodesh, Beginning of Epistle 28. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail....

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss how the impression the Tzaddik makes during their life through their Faith, Awe and Love remains after they pass away and is accessible to their students in a more essential way than it was during their life. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 27. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an epis...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss how the Tzaddik's continues to illuminate his followers after he passes away, even from the higher Neshama level. Iggeres HaKodesh, end of Epistle 27. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss how the life of a Tzaddik is never physical but rather is oriented towards Faith, Awe and Love (of G-d). Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 27. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss the second half of the letter of consolation the Alter Rebbe wrote to his Chassidim after the passing of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 27. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com   Support...

Send us Fan Mail This is a special series in honor of Elul focusing on Prayer, based on Kuntres Hatefilla (Tract on Prayer) by the Rebbe Rashab ( Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneerson) In today's episode we discuss the Rebbe Rashab's advice for someone who is not spiritual sensitive enough to be able to connect during his prayers properly due to him being overly content/comfortable with himself...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we begin discussing a letter of consolation the Alter Rebbe wrote to his followers after the passing of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk. Iggeres HaKodesh, Beginning of Epistle 27. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss what our focus will be in the Messianic Era when all of the fallen sparks have been redeemed. Iggeres HaKodesh, End of Epistle 26. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss how every Jew has the obligation to come up with new Torah insights ("chidushim") and what this accomplishes. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 26. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss what the "Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil" means spiritually speaking, if it's not the study of Jewish Law. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 26. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss how the debate format in Talmudic study, serves to extract the sparks of Supernal Wisdom from their entrapment in exile. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 26. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss how the laws of the Torah will still be relevant in the Messianic Era. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 26. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss how Jewish law must also be termed the "Tree of Life" (and not the "Tree of Good and Bad"). Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 26. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss a citation from the Zohar concerning the Messianic Era. Iggeres HaKodesh, Beginning of Epistle 26. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com   Support the show