Likkutei Sichos vol. 25

What is the secret of the light created on the first day? Why was it later hidden away?

How to achieve the capacity for unlimited kindness. Learn how it’s related to fish and those born on Thursday.

Should Noach have done more to save his generation? Could he have done more? Let’s examine the perspectives on whether Noach was only righteousness in his generation.

How could the first 40 days of The Flood also be days of blessed rain?

Discover why the story of Avraham begins with the instruction to leave his homeland, instead of telling us anything about Avraham, his virtues and what he accomplished. Learn how the story of the first Jew highlights the unique journey of every Jew.

Learn how the Rambam contextualizes the importance of the bris and our powerful bond with Hashem.

Is hospitality just about food and beverage? Discover how properly looking after guests transforms you. We explore the Rambam’s characterization of Hachnasas Orchim and the unusual source proof he cites from the narrative of Avraham and the angels.

As a reward for Avraham’s humility, his children receive two unique mitzvahs. The reward’s thematic connection offers a revolutionary perspective on true kindness.

Why was Chevron the first city owned by Jews? Chevron was first purchased by Avraham, and later designated as a city of refuge given to the Levites.

True success isn't up to us. A lesson from Eliezer's quest to find a wife for Yitzchak.

Rashi teaches that Eisav tried to fool his father about his piety by asking how to tithe salt and straw. Why did Eisav want to tithe salt? Everyone knows it's exempt.

Yitzchak was instructed not to leave the holy land, what is the lesson for us?

Just how hard do you have to work at your job? Analysis of the Rambam on what we learn from Yaakov’s work ethic.

Learn why the angels from Israel left the holy land to welcome Yaakov. A profound message on the angels you encounter in your life, and how they transform you.

No matter how tough Golus may be, we are guaranteed to emerge intact. This we learn from Yaakov staying complete, notwithstanding all the challenges he endured with Lavan.

Learn Rashi’s commentary on Yaakov purchasing a field in Shechem, which shows us how Yaakov valued Eretz Yisrael.

The Alter Rebbe had a unique way to tackle and transform the darkness of the world. Yosef serves as the model for this approach.

Unlike the brothers who were jealous of Yosef’s dreams, Yaakov guarded and wrote down the moment for it to later materialize. We learn about translating the vision of the Avos into our unique service of Hashem.

Uncovering the meaning of the V’al HaNisim prayer of thanksgiving, specifically why the mention of kindling lights in the Temple courtyard? This leads to the understanding that the miracle of the war pales in comparison to the miracle of the oil.

Examine why our nation is named specifically after Yosef during exile. Learn from Yosef and you can thrive in Golus.

A mystical reading of the haftorah about the unification of the kingdoms of Yehuda and Yosef. Discover how to achieve radical unity (it's unlike anything anyone usually does).

The Fast of the Tenth of Teves commemorates the siege of Yerushalayim, ultimately leading to destruction and exile. Yet, learn how Hashem forced us to experience the antidote to Golus before He sent us into it.