 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  |  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  |  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Bereishit Vol. 1
The Rabbes of Chabad taught: how one starts the year on Shabbos Bereishis affects the entire year. What is so unique about Shabbos Bereishis?
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Noach Vol. 1
“Enter the Ark” – teivah, the ark, also means the “words” of Torah and Prayer. Bringing oneself, ones family and every Jew into the words of Torah and tefillah guarantees survival from the flood waters of the world.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  |  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  |  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Vayeira Vol. 1
The story with the Rebbe Rashab, as a young child, whence he cried over G-d not appearing to him like by Abraham. The significance in Yitzchak being born after Avraham’s circumcision.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Vayeira Vol. 3
"Greater is the receiving of guests than receiving the Divine Presence "; Abraham's planting of an Aishel (tree) and its lesson in supporting Yeshivos.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Chayei-Sarah Vol. 1 Part 1
Topics discussed: Avaraham and Sarah – body and soul; the reason why the journey of Eliezer was miraculous; the talk of the servants of the patriarchs is better than the Torah of their children and its connection to the marriage of Yitzchok.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  |  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Toldot Vol. 1
Topics discussed: The spiritual path of Avraham enabled strong progeny; Yitzchok in Gan Eden; Shmirah before a wedding; Receiving semicha before chasuna; The ten utterances corresponding to the ten commandments; The blessings of yitzchok.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  |  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  |  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Chanukah Vol. 3
The theme of Chanukah lights in relation to Shabbat lights; the purpose of the Chanukah lights and how they represent self-sacrifice.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Vayigash Vol. 1
1) Parents must have self sacrifice for the education of even a single child; 2) There was always the presence of yeshivahs throughout our history and students should learn Torah without thinking about how they may make a living; 3) Outreach without compromise
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Vayechi Vol. 1
The blessing to Asher; the advantage of serving G-d through Kabbalat Ol – accepting the Yoke of Heaven over rationale; its rewards of beautiful children.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Shemot Vol. 1
A deeper explanation of Pharao’s decree that the sons should be thrown into the river and the daughters shall be kept alive, and its relevance to education today. The Egyptian exile is the root of all exiles – parallels between then and now – how to exchange anxiety over livelihood with torah study.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Va'eira Vol. 1
The first two plagues represent the sterile and cold nature of spiritual Egypt being turned into warmth and vitality. The self sacrifice of the frogs. The promise of redemption and coping with concealment.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Bo (Shevat 10) Vol. 1
The self-sacrifice of the Jews in Egypt to take the Passover lamb; the difference between chametz and matzah; the spiritual service and mission of the Previous Rebbe is to be accomplished notwithstanding any challenges.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Beshalach (Tu B'Shevat) Vol. 1
The song of the women and its precedence over the song of the men; the difference between the war against Pharaoh and the war against Amalek; the opinions of Beis Hillel and Beis Shamai when is the New Year for Trees and the spiritual lesson of the new year for trees
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Pekudei Vol. 1
The repetition of the construction of the mishkan in parshas Vayakhel and Pekudei; the topic of prayer; the connection between the end of Pekudei and beginning of Vayikra.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  |  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Naso Vol. 2
This sicha or talk explains the idea of the Sotah and how in the marital relationship between G-d and the Jewish people, the Jew can be suspected of going astray but in essence remains pure.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Behaalotecha Vol. 2
The lighting of the menorah should be done by the Kohen Gadol. In this sicha the Rebbe compares the lighting of the menorah to the lighting up of Jewish souls, and the dissemination of the wellsprings of chassidus
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Shelach Vol. 2
When Moshe sent off the twelve spies to scout out the land of Israel, why did he only pray for Joshua? Also discussed is why the tzitzis strands need a tallis garment?
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Korach Vol. 2
In this sicha the Rebbe discusses the priestly gifts, how each individual needs to dedicate the best of their resources to G-d.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Chukat Vol. 2
The inner meaning of the manna, clouds of glory and the well that accompanied the Jews in the wilderness, and their parallels in Torah.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Chukat Vol. 4
The Red Heifer has a powerful lesson for each of us in this generation – we must go out to purify the impure, even the disconnected level of death. Simultaneously, in doing so we should take care of our own spiritual wellbeing.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Balak Vol. 2
Bilam was a descendent of Lavan. The Sicha discusses the claim of Lavan, and how we combat the forces of Bilam. Bilam prophesies that the Jewish people are compared to a Lion – we are fearless even at times of exile.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Pinchas Vol. 2
Pinchos acted zealously for G-d. So too in this generation, we should not wait around and make calculations whether or not to save a Jew, rather we should take the matter to heart and act to spread Yiddishkeit like a zealot.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Matot-Massei Vol. 2
The journeys out of Egypt symbolise the constant elevation out of ones personal constraints and limitations towards the Land of Israel. Whether one is on a high or low level, one is obligated to always go higher.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  |  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Ki Tavo Vol. 2
Topics covered: Bikurim today -- first fruit. The admonitions -- washing out the vessel before Rosh Hashanah. Rabbi Akiva and Nachum Ish Gamzu -- all is for the good. Selichos – to you Hashem is charity.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Nitzavim Vol. 2
Unity before Rosh Hashanah is the key to the covenant with G-d; through giving Tzedakah one gains materially and spiritually.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Advanced  Likutei Sichos: Vayelech - Shabbat Shuvah Vol. 2
Parshah Vayelech, Shabbat Shuvah and Yom Kippur – the meaning of teshuvah, tefillah and tzedakah, and the service of the High Priest in the golden and white clothing and how it re-enacts itself in the Jews entry into our quintessential space and soul on Yom Kippur.
|  |
 |
 |
 |
 |