Welcome back to Tanya is a ברייתא! This week, we take a look at the Alter Rebbe’s take on the prohibition of lustful thought, and it’s surprising implications in his overarching thesis regarding the definition of a Beinoni.

(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!)