Wellsprings of Chassidus

Religion EN ↓ 120 episodes

Shiurim and Farbregens by Rabbi Yonah Pruss Ob"m. Inspired by a Farbrengen in Kingsley Way one Shabbos, Rabbi Pruss started going through the Rebbe's Ma'amarim from the beginning. We are publishing these Shiurim to continue his legacy. For all the Shiurim and more visit wellspringsofchassidus.com.

Author

Wellsprings of Chassidus

Episodes

A Recap - Alpayim Shana 5711: Shiur 6 21.05.2026 18:03

A recap Shiur on everything we learned in the ma'amar until now. This is the sixth of 11 Shiurim on the Maamar Alpayim Shana, delivered on Shavuos 5711. It explores many levels of Torah study, and uncovers why the highest form of Torah is brought about through our study down here in this world.

Pleasure's Association With Intellect - Alpayim Shana 5711: Shiur 5 18.05.2026 17:18

We explain why the term Sha'ashuim is used for Torah as it is rooted in Mochin. This is the fifth of 11 Shiurim on the Maamar Alpayim Shana, delivered on Shavuos 5711. It explores many levels of Torah study, and uncovers why the highest form of Torah is brought about through our study down here in this world.

Concluding the Questions on the Passuk - Alpayim Shana 5711: Shiur 4 12.05.2026 25:57

After establishing that the first clause in the Pasuk in Mishlei refers to the highest levels of Torah, the Rebbe concludes with his question: Why do the sages ignore this part of the Pasuk, and expound on the next, lower clause? This is the fourth of 11 Shiurim on the Maamar Alpayim Shana, delivered on Shavuos 5711. It explores many levels of Torah study, and uncovers why the highest form of Tora...

Establishing the Sequence of the Pasuk - Alpayim Shana 5711: Shiur 3 11.05.2026 22:06

The Pasuk in Mishlei enumerates a few levels: Amon, Sha'ashuim, and Sha'ashu'ay Bnei Adam. We establish the sequence of these levels, and determine that it is in descending order. If so, why do the sages hone in on the second, inferior level, and not the first? This is the third of 11 Shiurim on the Maamar Alpayim Shana, delivered on Shavuos 5711. It explores many levels of Torah study...

Extroverted Emotions, Introverted Intellect - Alpayim Shana 5711: Shiur 2 10.05.2026 12:08

Emotions serve others, intellect serves ourselves. The same applies to G-d, so to speak. This is the second of 11 Shiurim on the Maamar Alpayim Shana, delivered on Shavuos 5711. It explores many levels of Torah study, and uncovers why the highest form of Torah is brought about through our study down here in this world.

What Good is an Old Torah in an Ageless Era? - Alpayim Shana 5711: Shiur 1 08.05.2026 22:56

The Frierdiker Rebbe asks: Why is Torah referred to as 2000 years older than Earth, if time didn't exist before Earth? The Rebbe unpacks the question further, and breaks down the definition of time. This is the first of 11 Shiurim on the Maamar Alpayim Shana, delivered on Shavuos 5711. It explores many levels of Torah study, and uncovers why the highest form of Torah is brought about through o...

Vekibel Hayehudim 5711 - Shiur 14: Knowing the Unknowable 07.05.2026 30:25

This is the final Shiur on the Maamar "Vekibel Hayehudim" 5711. The Maamar was delivered on Purim 5711, and explains why Purim was the complete acceptance of the Torah. It expounds upon the three components to every Mitzvah: The spiritual, the physical, and the unifying force.

Vekibel Hayehudim 5711 - Shiur 13: Acing The Acid Test 07.05.2026 19:29

This is the thirteenth of 14 Shiurim on the Maamar "Vekibel Hayehudim" 5711. The Maamar was delivered on Purim 5711, and explains why Purim was the complete acceptance of the Torah. It expounds upon the three components to every Mitzvah: The spiritual, the physical, and the unifying force.

Vekibel Hayehudim 5711 - Shiur 12: How Mordechai Inspired a Generation 06.05.2026 30:40

This is the twelfth of 14 Shiurim on the Maamar "Vekibel Hayehudim" 5711. The Maamar was delivered on Purim 5711, and explains why Purim was the complete acceptance of the Torah. It expounds upon the three components to every Mitzvah: The spiritual, the physical, and the unifying force.

Vekibel Hayehudim 5711 - Shiur 11: A Challenge to our Very Existence 29.04.2026 21:55

This is the eleventh of 14 Shiurim on the Maamar "Vekibel Hayehudim" 5711. The Maamar was delivered on Purim 5711, and explains why Purim was the complete acceptance of the Torah. It expounds upon the three components to every Mitzvah: The spiritual, the physical, and the unifying force.

Vekibel Hayehudim 5711 - Shiur 10: Making it Real 28.04.2026 22:03

This is the tenth of 14 Shiurim on the Maamar "Vekibel Hayehudim" 5711. The Maamar was delivered on Purim 5711, and explains why Purim was the complete acceptance of the Torah. It expounds upon the three components to every Mitzvah: The spiritual, the physical, and the unifying force.

Vekibel Hayehudim 5711 - Shiur 9: Total Fusion 27.04.2026 26:59

This is the ninth of 14 Shiurim on the Maamar "Vekibel Hayehudim" 5711. The Maamar was delivered on Purim 5711, and explains why Purim was the complete acceptance of the Torah. It expounds upon the three components to every Mitzvah: The spiritual, the physical, and the unifying force.

Vekibel Hayehudim 5711 - Shiur 8: For Torah's Sake Alone 26.04.2026 29:07

This is the eighth of 14 Shiurim on the Maamar "Vekibel Hayehudim" 5711. The Maamar was delivered on Purim 5711, and explains why Purim was the complete acceptance of the Torah. It expounds upon the three components to every Mitzvah: The spiritual, the physical, and the unifying force.

Vekibel Hayehudim 5711 - Shiur 7: 3 Reasons to Learn Torah 12.03.2025 16:24

This is the seventh of 14 Shiurim on the Maamar "Vekibel Hayehudim" 5711. The Maamar was delivered on Purim 5711, and explains why Purim was the complete acceptance of the Torah. It expounds upon the three components to every Mitzvah: The spiritual, the physical, and the unifying force.

Vekibel Hayehudim 5711 - Shiur 6: 3 Ways To Learn Torah 10.03.2025 23:48

This is the sixth of 14 Shiurim on the Maamar "Vekibel Hayehudim" 5711. The Maamar was delivered on Purim 5711, and explains why Purim was the complete acceptance of the Torah. It expounds upon the three components to every Mitzvah: The spiritual, the physical, and the unifying force.

Vekibel Hayehudim 5711 - Shiur 5: Ultimately, Mitzvos Are G-D's Desire 07.03.2025 29:13

This is the fifth of 14 Shiurim on the Maamar "Vekibel Hayehudim" 5711. The Maamar was delivered on Purim 5711, and explains why Purim was the complete acceptance of the Torah. It expounds upon the three components to every Mitzvah: The spiritual, the physical, and the unifying force.

Vekibel Hayehudim 5711 - Shiur 4: 3 Motivators To Do Mitzvos 27.02.2025 22:09

This is the fourth of 14 Shiurim on the Maamar "Vekibel Hayehudim" 5711. The Maamar was delivered on Purim 5711, and explains why Purim was the complete acceptance of the Torah. It expounds upon the three components to every Mitzvah: The spiritual, the physical, and the unifying force.

Vekibel Hayehudim 5711 - Shiur 3: Fusion Through a Greater Force 26.02.2025 29:16

This is the third of 14 Shiurim on the Maamar "Vekibel Hayehudim" 5711. The Maamar was delivered on Purim 5711, and explains why Purim was the complete acceptance of the Torah. It expounds upon the three components to every Mitzvah: The spiritual, the physical, and the unifying force.

Vekibel Hayehudim 5711 - Shiur 2: Why Is Actualizing Mesiras Nefesh So Vital? 25.02.2025 28:45

This is the second of 14 Shiurim on the Maamar "Vekibel Hayehudim" 5711. The Maamar was delivered on Purim 5711, and explains why Purim was the complete acceptance of the Torah. It expounds upon the three components to every Mitzvah: The spiritual, the physical, and the unifying force.

Vekibel Hayehudim 5711 - Shiur 1: What Did Purim Do That Matan Torah Couldn't? 24.02.2025 21:11

This is the first of 14 Shiurim on the Maamar "Vekibel Hayehudim" 5711. The Maamar was delivered on Purim 5711, and explains why Purim was the complete acceptance of the Torah. It expounds upon the three components to every Mitzvah: The spiritual, the physical, and the unifying force.

Vayeishev Yaakov 5712 - Shiur 10 24.02.2025 28:28

This is the final Shiur of 10 on the Maamar "Vayeishev Yaakov" 5712. The Maamar was delivered on Shabbos Parshas Vayeishev, Mevorchim Hachodesh Teves, 5712, and discusses the decrees the Greeks imposed on the Jews during the time of Chanukah, and how the Jews overcame them.

Vayeishev Yaakov 5712 - Shiur 9 24.02.2025 20:52

This is the ninth of 10 Shiurim on the Maamar "Vayeishev Yaakov" 5712. The Maamar was delivered on Shabbos Parshas Vayeishev, Mevorchim Hachodesh Teves, 5712, and discusses the decrees the Greeks imposed on the Jews during the time of Chanukah, and how the Jews overcame them.

Vayeishev Yaakov - Shiur 8:Chanukah, a Taste of Moshiach 19.01.2025 12:24

This is the eighth of 10 Shiurim on the Maamar "Vayeishev Yaakov" 5712. The Maamar was delivered on Shabbos Parshas Vayeishev, Mevorchim Hachodesh Teves, 5712, and discusses the decrees the Greeks imposed on the Jews during the time of Chanukah, and how the Jews overcame them.

Vayeishev Yaakov 5712 - Shiur 7: What Shlomo Hamelech Missed 14.01.2025 7:42

This is the seventh of 10 Shiurim on the Maamar "Vayeishev Yaakov" 5712. The Maamar was delivered on Shabbos Parshas Vayeishev, Mevorchim Hachodesh Teves, 5712, and discusses the decrees the Greeks imposed on the Jews during the time of Chanukah, and how the Jews overcame them.

Vayeishev Yaakov 5712 - Shiur 6: Pada Beshalom - A Recap 17.12.2024 18:03

This is the sixth of 10 Shiurim on the Maamar "Vayeishev Yaakov" 5712. The Maamar was delivered on Shabbos Parshas Vayeishev, Mevorchim Hachodesh Teves, 5712, and discusses the decrees the Greeks imposed on the Jews during the time of Chanukah, and how the Jews overcame them.