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Day 273: Positive Commandment 245

Day 272: Negative Commandment 252

Day 271: Negative Commandment 252

In this class, we give a review of the main themes covered so far in the previews chapters and we study the final chapter which explains the paradox of how the levels we have learned about called "ohr" (light) and "shem" (name) can coexist. We discuss two main ways in which we can perceive Hashem's presence in creation: Hashem as He gives life to the world and Hashem as He gives existence to the w...

Day 270: Negative Commandment 253

Second part in a series that takes a spiritual look at ethical dilemmas in Jewish thought. In this lecture, Rabbi Taub examines three concepts in depth: 1. The mitzvah to be "fruitful and multiply" as applied to non-Jews particularly in the Holy Land.2. A brief sketch of why the Torah view on abortion does not fit neatly into pro-choice or pro-life.3. When are we permitted to deviate from the trut...

Day 269: Negative Commandment 253

Day 268: Negative Commandment 251

Day 267: Negative Commandment 251

Day 266: Negative Commandment 250

Day 265: Negative Commandment 250

Day 264: Positive Commandment 245

The Divine energy that is referred to as "shem" (name) is hidden more deeply in creation than other kinds of Divine energy, however, it also reveals a deeper level of Divinity. The most deeply hidden G-dliness is closer to the actual Essence of the Creator than forms of creative energy that are more revealed. Chapters 6-7 of the discourse.

Day 263: Positive Commandment 245

A spiritual look at ethical dilemmas in Jewish thought. In this lecture, Rabbi Taub examines three concepts in depth: 1. What is the actual reason why one should not repeat someone else's ideas without attribution?2. Why is it preferred to slaughter an animal on Shabbos to feed a sick person even if non-kosher meat is available?3. Why are we forbidden from turning over an individual to be killed i...

Day 262: Negative Commandment 299; Positive Commandment 202, 203; Negative Commandment 270

A meditation for generating a powerful love of G-d by redirecting feelings of love we already have for things of this world. This level of love is described in Ch. 43 of Tanya as "ahavas olam" (a love derived from the world.)

Day 261: Positive Commandment 181; Negative Commandment 309, 298; Positive Commandment 184

Having previously discussed the Divine creative energies known as ohr (light), chayus (life), and koach (power), we now introduce the category of shem (name) which refers to the idea that Hashem "speaks" the world into being. Chapter 5 of Basi LeGani 5744.

Day 260: Positive Commandment 247; Negative Commandment 293, 297; Positive Commandment 182

Day 259: Positive Commandment 225; Negative Commandment 296, 292

Day 258: Positive Commandment 236; Negative Commandment 289, 295

Day 257: Positive Commandment 236

Day 256: Positive Commandment 236

Based on Ch. 42 of Tanya, we examine the role of "da'as" in transforming abstract, spiritual ideas into experiential knowledge. Rabbi Taub presents a guided meditation on the power of G-d evident in a sunset. Third in a series on Tanya and meditation.