Likkutei Sichos vol. 10

The Torah, a book of Jewish law, starts with the account of Creation, so that we appreciate the spiritual purpose of life.

The first to be created was light, though it was subsequently hidden. Discover how this constitutes the purpose of creation.

A lesson in when seeing the negative in others is a reflection of own negativity that needs correction.

Probing an obvious question on the dove grabbing an olive leaf straight after a globally devastating flood and why Rashi doesn’t address it.

Explore three categories of divine flow: prayer, blessings and the unique quality of the blessing of the Kohen.

Discover how the mitzvah of circumcision stands out from all other mitzvahs.

Why Avraham insisted on paying the full value of the Cave of Machpela. A closer look at the commentary of Rashi on this matter.

Why Rivkah's family back-peddled on their enthusiasm for her to marry Yitzchak. An insight into Rashi, with an interesting halachic twist.

A simple expression in Rashi opens a profound insight into our unique ability to change nature, even spiritual nature.

Yitzchak's blessing to Yaakov highlights the greatness of a Ba'al Teshuvah.

It's insufficient to rid our world of negativity, the real challenge is to transform the negative to positive.

Why Rashi adds an apparently superfluous layer to why Leah called her firstborn son Reuven.

To elevate the world, you need to remain connected to your Source. We see this theme in a teaching on Yaakov sending angels to Eisav, which is also connected to Yud Tes Kislev.

Analysis of Rashi’s commentary on Yosef's dream of gathering wheat, and how it also contains the secret of our purpose as the Jewish People.

A closer look at Rashi on Yehuda traveling up to Timnah. A profound message that when it comes to spirituality, you never remain static.

Is Chanukah also a time for feasting or only gratitude to Hashem? Explore the Rambam‘s approach on the way to celebrate Chanukah.

A glaring question that Rashi doesn’t seem to address: Why did Yosef not even hint to his father that he was still alive?

Why would Yosef want the Egyptians to circumcise themselves?

Learn how the purpose of the Beis HaMikdash is symbolized by the neck, as well as the responsibility to fix the things we can improve in our life, instead of just complaining about them.

Lessons in personal growth from the gifts that Joseph sent to his father upon analysis of Rashi’s commentary on the verse.

How could Yaakov have lived his best years in the spiritually toxic land of Egypt?