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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 step five of five of how to prepare oneself to pray - which is to try to cultivate a recognition through praying that one is standing before G-d when they pray.  Kuntres HaTefilla, Chapte...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss the conclusion of the Alter Rebbe's answer to the opponents of the teaching of the Ba'al Shem Tov regarding the Schechina being vested within idolators. Iggeres HaKodesh, End of Epistle 25. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss the Alter Rebbe's advice on what to do if someone distracts you during your prayers or learning. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 25. 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 Tanya we learn why it is important to speak the words out loud when praying or learning Torah. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epsistle 25. 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 bad overpowers the good in exile. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 25. 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 step four of five of how to prepare oneself to pray - which is to arouse G-d's attribute of mercy on account of the great descent of your G-dly soul into this world.  Kuntres HaTefil...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we address how it is that G-d's Speech, which is One and Unified, radiates through the four general worlds. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 25. 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 G-d's radiance flows down to our world in an exiled state. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 25. 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 Kabbalistic understanding of G-d's "Speech". Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 25. 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 Alter Rebbe's review of the teaching of the perpetuality of ex nihilo creation according to the Alter Rebbe. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 25. 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 Alter Rebbe's commentary on a teaching of the Ba'al Shem Tov as to why anger is likened to idolatry. Iggeres HaKodesh, Beginning of Epistle 25. 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 importance of learning the halachos of Shabbos specifically with a congregation of 10 (or more) Jews on Shabbos at Mincha time. We also learn about how a person should not separate themselves from the congregation during this learning time. Iggeres HaKodesh, end of Epistle 23. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitt...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss how one should not discuss personal affairs during times of communal prayers. Iggeres HaKodesh, Beginning of Epistle 24. 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 one must make themselves appear as if they are standing in front of a king while praying. Iggeres HaKodesh, End of Epistle 24. 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 Alter Rebbe's value for the practice of learning Ein Yaakov as well as practical Mitzvos in groups of (at least) 10 Jews on weekdays between Mincha and Ma'ariv prayers. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 23. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inqui...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we discuss how upset the Alter Rebbe was when people would speak about frivolous matters before or after praying in synagogue. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 23. 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 that is drawn down when ten Jews gather together hovers above them, as it is too intense and infinite a radiance to be vested within their souls while the souls are limited by physical bodies. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 23. Music by Shoshannah.    Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an epis...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss what is meant by the reward that is granted to an individual who studies Torah on their own. Iggeres HaKodesh, middle of Epistle 23. 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 why and how we should accept physical suffering rather than try to avoid it. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 22. 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 to pray and also about how we should be humble before every person. Iggeres HaKodesh, End of Epistle 22. 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 special power ten Jews gathered together have to draw down the Divine Presence (the Schina). Iggeres HaKodesh, Beginning of Epistle 23. 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 that while concerns for physical matters stems from a good place, a person should be careful not to get too caught up in the natural tendency of caring about physicality for its own sake. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 22. Music by Shoshannah.     Follow us on:  Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other...

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 step three of five of how to prepare oneself to pray - which is to set aside time to take an accounting of one's spiritual standing. Kuntres HaTefilla, Chapter 11, Part 2. Music by S...

Send us Fan Mail In today's Tanya we discuss the beginning of a letter in which the Alter Rebbe rebukes his Chassidim for coming to him with worldly concerns. Iggeres HaKodesh, Beginning of Epistle 22. 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 power of giving Tzedaka on a regular basis (in contract to giving once as a lump sum). Iggeres HaKodesh, End of Epistle 21. 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