As we conclude the maamar with the study of the ninth and final chapter, we delve even more deeply into the true nature of Hashem's relationship with the Jewish people. Even at the loftiest levels where there is no compelling reason for Hashem to choose one way or another, the Jewish people are essential to Him. For our part, we mirror Hashem's choice by devoting ourselves to Hashem in ways that transcend logic.

Day 323: Negative Commandment 291

Day 322: Positive Commandment 179

Day 321: Negative Commandment 317; Positive Commandment 178

Day 320: Negative Commandment 315, 281, 316

Day 319: Negative Commandment 280; Positive Commandment 177; Negative Commandment 276, 274

Day 318: Negative Commandment 279, 277, 275, 278, 273

In order to make space within Himself for us, Hashem "contracts" His Infinity, so to speak. When we contemplate on the fact that this is all done in order to create the possibility of a relationship with Him, it will trigger within us reciprocal feelings of wanting to "contract" ourselves for Him, ie. to prioritize His will even at the cost of our personal desires.

Based on Chapters 48-49 of Tanya.

Based on what we have learned so far, we understand that the randomness of a lottery allows for the possibility of Haman's wicked plot succeeding. We now explain why it didn't actually work by introducing a new way of understanding G-d's "choice" in choosing the Jewish people.

Chapter 8 of the discourse.

Day 317: Negative Commandment 294, 290