Shiuring is Caring

A discussion of the (little known) mitzvah of “remembering” one’s wife before going on a journey. We bring rishonim and acharonim with a wife range of opinions of what one must and mustn’t and could and shouldn’t, all to understand the Alter Rebbe’s take on things. At the end of the day, it’s not just about the destination… its also about the journey.

(Yoreh Deah, 184:10. The source sheets included: Tur/Beis Yosef/Bach, Toras Hashelamim, and Shulchan Aruch Harav, as well as Terumas Hadeshen teshuva 250.)

Welcome back to Tanya is a ברייתא! In this weeks shiur, we take a look at a line that has two versions. By discussing the possibilities of what their differences can be, we come to a greater understanding of the meaning of sacrifice.

(The intention of this series is to attempt to bring out the Alter Rebbe’s intention by doing a deep dive into his (oftentimes niglah’dike) sources. Enjoy the shiur!)

Welcome back to Tanya is a ברייתא! In this shiur, we take a look at a phantom quote that the Alter Rebbe not only mentions, but elaborates on extensively. By examining the far-out context in which the lines sentiment is expressed, we come to a deep understanding of what it means when a person passes on.

(The intention of this series is to attempt to bring out the Alter Rebbe’s intention by doing a deep dive into his (oftentimes niglah’dike) sources. Enjoy the shiur!)

Welcome back to Tanya is a ברייתא! In this shiur, we take a look at the evolution of the notion of free will in Chabad thought, how it relates to the Alter Rebbe’s conception of the Besht’s philosophy, and what (if anything) it means for us.

(The intention of this series is to attempt to bring out the Alter Rebbe’s intention by doing a deep dive into his (oftentimes niglah’dike) sources. Enjoy the shiur!)

Welcome back to another episode of Tanya is a Braisa! In this shiur, we discuss a one-off phrase used by the Alter Rebbe. By picking it apart, we come to an important lesson about the differences between practical philosophy and theoretical.

(The intention of this series is to attempt to bring out the Alter Rebbe’s intention by doing a deep dive into his (oftentimes niglah’dike) sources. Enjoy the shiur!)

Welcome back to another episode of Tanya is a ברייתא! This week, we focus of a seemingly odd choice of words by the Alter Rebbe. However, after analyzing the halachic sources, it emerges that there’s a profound lesson about the power of friendship and connectedness.

(The intention of this series is to attempt to bring out the Alter Rebbe’s intention by doing a deep dive into his (oftentimes niglah’dike) sources. Enjoy the shiur!)

Welcome back to another episode of Tanya is a ברייתא! This week, we focus on the wording of the Alter Rebbe regarding a father hitting is kids. Through tracing things through Chabad philosophy, comparing sources, and a halachic lense, we come to an understanding of the nuanced dance that shows the Alter Rebbe’s hand.

(The intention of this series is to attempt to bring out the Alter Rebbe’s intention by doing a deep dive into his (oftentimes niglah’dike) sources. Enjoy the shiur!)

(I apologize for the birds who were so excited to participate in the shiur, I hope you’ll excuse their enthusiasm. This episode was filmed in a succah over a call, as were most of the Tishrei episodes. I still have one more Tanya shiur to upload after this that was recorded over a call, and after that it’ll be back on location iyh.)

Welcome back to another episode of Tanya is a ברייתא! This week, we examine a line brought by the Alter Rebbe, in which he seems to single out tying a lulav as a prime example of a mitzva. By analyzing the sources, we come to a great appreciation of the laws of tying the lulav, and of mitzvos in general.

(The intention of this series is to attempt to bring out the Alter Rebbe’s intention by doing a deep dive into his (oftentimes niglah’dike) sources. Enjoy the shiur!)

Welcome back to another episode of Tanya is a ברייתא! This week, we analyze a fundraising letter. While at face value, the Alter Rebbe seems to be trying to make money out of thin air, a careful analysis of the sources shows us that the was much more nuance, and enables us to learn practical lessons for our lives.

(The intention of this series is to attempt to bring out the Alter Rebbe’s intention by doing a deep dive into his (oftentimes niglah’dike) sources. Enjoy the shiur!)

Welcome back to another episode of Tanya is a ברייתא! This week, we examine the Alter Rebbe’s elaboration on Rosh Hashanah, as a part of what he calls “arousing love for the holy land.” By analyzing earlier sources, we come to a surprising view of what the new year, and the holy land, are about

(The intention of this series is to attempt to bring out the Alter Rebbe’s intention by doing a deep dive into his (oftentimes niglah’dike) sources. Enjoy the shiur!)