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Likkutei Sichos vol. 18

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The Kohen's Role
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The Kohen's Role
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Bamidbar (sicha 1)
By examining Rashi’s interpretation of the Kohen’s responsibility to safeguard his Kehunah (priesthood), we discover how spiritual health requires appropriate boundaries.
Levites from Birth
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Levites from Birth
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Bamidbar (sicha 2)
When the Angels Protested Giving Us the Torah
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Shavuos sicha 1
Debunking the legal argument the angels used to try keep the Torah.
The Three Pillars of Mastery Over the World
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Shavuos (sicha 2)
Three people who empower us to live as Jews should—unconstrained by the struggles of life.
The Role of the Levites
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The Role of the Levites
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Naso (sicha 1)
Who does the heavy lifting? How the Leviim achieved their status.
The Nazir and the Sotah
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The Nazir and the Sotah
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Naso (sicha 2)
In examining the approach of Rambam, we discover two possible scenarios of the Sotah process.
The Symbolism in the Nesi’im’s Offerings
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Naso sicha 5
The inaugural sacrifices of the Nesi'im (leaders of the tribes) illustrate how Judaism shifted exponentially when the Torah was given.
Aaron's Greatness
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Aaron's Greatness
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Behaalotecha (sicha 1)
Analyzing Rashi’s commentary on the juxtaposition of kindling the menorah to the tribal leaders inaugural gifts, and Aharon feeling left out. This illuminates Aaron's unique contribution to the power of every Jew.
Community or Individual?
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Community or Individual?
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Behaalotecha (sicha 2)
Examining the unique elements of the Pascal Offering leads to a profound discussion into the two views on the balance of community and individual.
Pesach Sheni: The Secret to Transforming Darkness to Light
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Behaalosecha sicha 3
Explore the spiritual difference between the first and second Pesach, as we examine three perspectives on Pesach Sheni and their corresponding form of Teshuvah.
The Spies Should Have Learned From Miriam
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Shelach (sicha 1)
Be careful what you say. With best intentions, too much talk can cause great damage.
The Names of the Spies
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The Names of the Spies
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Shelach (sicha 2)
The debacle of the spies teaches us how Torah study should be focused on inspiring our deeds.
Do Not Be Fearful
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Do Not Be Fearful
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Shelach sicha 3
From Yehosha and Kalev’s defense of the Land countering the other spies, we learn of the unique bond of G-d and His people.
Moshe’s Prayer After the Debacle of the Spies
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Shelach sicha 4
The Zohar identifies three unique aspects of the Jewish people—and the spies missed them all.
How Challah Keeps Our Faith Alive
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Shelach sicha 5
The mitzvah of separating Challah, biblically has no specified amount, yet the Sages identify how much challah to give the Kohen. This all becomes clearer with understanding the deeper connection between taking Challah and rejecting idolatry.
Holy Aspirations
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Holy Aspirations
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Korach (sicha 1)
What to learn from Korach.
Does G-d Turn a Blind Eye to Rogue Jews?
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Korach (sicha 2)
Misguided Peace Leads to Conflict
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Korach sicha 3
Explore the broader ideas of unity and diversity, which helps explain the inner dynamics of the mutiny between Korach and Moshe. This will offer a deeper understanding of the two types of punishments for Korach and those who rebelled—burned by fire and swallowed by the earth.
The Number of Gates to Guard in the Holy Temple
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Korach sicha 4
Clearing up confusion about where the Leviim stood guard around the Beis Hamikdash.
The Gifts to the Levites and the Korach Rebellion
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Korach sicha 5
The response to Korach's misguided rebellion lies in understanding three levels of how we transform our physical world.
The Super-Rational Torah
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The Super-Rational Torah
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Chukas (sicha 1)
How the Parah Adumah is a template for the super-rational nature of Judaism.
Impurity and Resurrection
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Impurity and Resurrection
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Chukas (sicha 2)
The Mystery of the Clouds of Glory
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Chukas (sicha 3)
What happened to the Clouds of Glory after the passing of Aharon? We don’t find mention of them returning—like with the well of water following the passing of Miriam.
Moshiach’s Job Description
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Moshiach’s Job Description
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Balak (sicha 2)
Belief and anticipation for the arrival Moshiach is fundamental to Judaism. A closer look at how Rambam spells this out crystalizes the role and function of Moshiach.
Why Moshe Did Not Respond
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Why Moshe Did Not Respond
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Balak sicha 3
Why didn't Moshe defend himself against the accusation that he should not have married his wife?
A Paradigm Shift That Eliminates Stress and Anxiety
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Balak (sicha 4)
A higher level of trust serves as preparation to the Future Redemption, similar to the period prior to entering the Land of Israel. This parallel is conveyed in the theme shared in the beginning of the Haftorah of Balak and the end of the parsha.
The Inner Dimension of Tammuz
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The Inner Dimension of Tammuz
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Yud Beis Tammuz
As we get closer to the time of Moshiach, we discover the positive energy embedded in the month of Tammuz.
Yud Beis Tammuz & Chukas-Balak
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Yud Beis Tammuz & Chukas-Balak
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Chukas-Balak – Tammuz 12
The liberation of the Frierdiker Rebbe on the 12rh of Tammuz is connected to both the parsha of Chukas and Balak. The key lies in his unique Mesiras Nefesh, self-sacrifice for Judaism in three parts.
Absolute Self-Sacrifice and Profound Scholarship
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Pinchas – Tammuz 12
Key moments in the Friediker Rebbe’s life coincide with the parsha of Pinchas, and is strikingly similar to the unique dedication and Mesiras Nefesh of Pinchas.
Why Moshe Counts Jews
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Why Moshe Counts Jews
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Pinchas (sicha 1)
A proper analysis of Rashi’s explanation for the census following the plague conveys Moshe's sense of responsibility to his people.
Moshe Tells About Yom Tov
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Moshe Tells About Yom Tov
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Pinchas (sicha 2)
Why would the Torah feel the need to tell us that Moshe followed G-d's instructions to relate these laws to the people?
Lasting Change with Pinchas and Yirmiyahu
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Pinchas (sicha 3)
The goal of Judaism is to engage and transform; rather than avoiding the world. The Haftorah of Pinchas alludes to the similar approach of Pinchas and Yirmiyahu in changing the world from within.
Female Combatants
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Female Combatants
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Matos (sicha 1)
No power in the world can harm us, but we have to ensure that we don't harm ourselves.
Immersing Vessels for Kosher
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Immersing Vessels for Kosher
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Masei sicha 2
Why the Jews didn't need to dip their dairy dishes in a mikveh after they received the Torah and other insights into immersing kitchenware.
The Double Parsha Interplay
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The Double Parsha Interplay
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Matos-Masei
Each parsha conveys its own unique message. Additionally, the combined reading contains a powerful message on how tackling its greatest darkness exposes our deepest soul.
Life Journeys
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Life Journeys
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Massei (sicha 1)
Every failure is a potential portal to greatness.
Learning About the Beis HaMikdash
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Massei - Bein HaMetzarim
It is customary to study about the Beis Hamikdash and the details of its construction during the Three Weeks. Discover how this is a way to actually fulfill the mitzvah nowadays of building the Beis Hamikdash. We see this in the passing of Aharon in this week’s parsha and its connection to this time-period of destruction and rebuilding.
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