A conversation about the chassidic work of V'atah Tetzaveh. This conversation explores the generational shift from serving G-d through self sacrifice to a generation that is asked to serve G-d through abundance and an integration of our individual selves, as well as the role of a Tzaddik in helping us reveal the light of our souls.

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Some terms to know:

Maamer | a divinely inspired teaching shared by a chassidic rebbe to his disciples

Rebbe | a spiritual leader

Sechel | intellect

Middos | character traits

Mesiras Nefesh | self sacrifice

Matan Torah | receiving the Torah at Mt. Sinai

Purim Katan Maamer | a Chassidic teaching shared by the Lubavitcher Rebbe before Purim Katan

Kriyas Yam Suf | splitting of the sea

Gzeira | decree

Yehudim | Jews

Sicha | talk given by a rebbe

Rebbe Rashab | the fifth Chabad Rebbe

Koach | strength

Ahavas Hashem | love of G-d

Ahavas Haolam | love of the Creator based on a love of the Creator's world

Ohel | Lubavitcher Rebbe's resting place

Study the original text that this conversation is based on here: https://www.chabad.org/therebbe/article_cdo/aid/145191/jewish/Maamar-Veatah-Tetzaveh.htm

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Timestamps:

00:00 Host's Introduction

00:01:30 Toveedo Sponsorship

00:02:28 Zelda Hair Sponsorship

00:03:17 Conversation Begins

00:10:30 Self Sacrifice Vs. A Conscious Relationship With Your Essence

00:14:18 Spiritual Adrenaline Doesn't Always Last

00:15:30 Can You Become Something You're Not?

00:20:24 A Generation Seeking Authenticity

00:27:00 Serving G-d For External Reasons

00:31:11 Why You Don't Have to be in Survival Mode

00:32:00 Creating a Lasting Judaism

00:34:12 I Want to Connect to G-d

00:37:25 A Tzaddik Empowers Us to Lead Our Own Selves

00:43:00 A Collective Desire for Spirituality

00:45:00 When Our Judaism Becomes Who We Are As People

00:47:35 Navigating The Uncomfortable Parts of our Jewish Practice

00:56:12 Is It Selfish or Is It Selfless?

01:01:44 Utilizing Our Unique Gifts When It Feels Indulgent

01:04:00 When Our Souls Are Expressed We Love People for Who They Are

01:07:39 What Does It Mean to Love G-d?

01:12:00 Do We Have a Leader?

01:16:30 Knowing Where to Dig Within Ourselves

01:17:30 What is the Role of the Rebbe After His Passing?

01:19:30 An Eye Towards the Future

01:22:00 What Is the Call of the Hour?

01:27:00 Host's Outro