This shiur explores the unity of or (light) and keilim (vessels) in Atzilus, explaining how both are Elokus, unlike in Beriah, Yetzirah, and Asiyah. It clarifies that keilim are G-dly because they enable creation ex nihilo, not just through cause and effect.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/tanya/regularyear/001/004

This shiur explores how letters are revealed in action, speech, and thought. It explains the differences between the forms of letters in writing, their articulation in speech across languages, and their presence in thought, including the various levels within thought.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/tanya/regularyear/001/003

This shiur explains how the G-dly wisdom within Torah descends from its innermost unity with the Divine to become accessible in action. The class discusses the distinction between the inner (pnimiyus) and outer (achorayim) aspects of Chochmah, and why mitzvos must be fulfilled in actual deed.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/tanya/regularyear/001/002

This shiur explains the fundamental difference between the comprehension of Chachmei HaEmes, such as Rashbi and the Arizal, and the prophetic vision of Moshe Rabbeinu and other prophets. It discusses how prophecy is a revealed vision, while Chachmei HaEmes attain hidden wisdom beyond intellectual grasp.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/tanya/regularyear/001/001

This shiur explores the distinction between Moshe Rabbeinu's prophetic attainment and the AriZal's spiritual achievements. It discusses how Moshe reached only the external aspect of Chochmah, while the AriZal accessed deeper inner levels, raising questions about their respective spiritual heights.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/tanya/regularyear/012/029

This shiur explores the innate, hidden love every Jew possesses for G-d, even among those who stray. It discusses how to reveal this love by overcoming the klipah, focusing one's mind and actions on Torah and mitzvos, and ensuring that worldly desires remain subordinate.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/tanya/regularyear/012/028

This shiur explains the difference between two types of love for G-d: Ahavah Betaanugim, a delight-filled love that descends from above, and awe, which requires personal effort. The shiur clarifies that true delight in G-d comes only after striving to attain awe according to one's soul.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/tanya/regularyear/012/027

This shiur explains how the mitzvah of tzedakah is an infinitely broad vessel for the light of Ein Sof, while Gan Eden, despite its many levels, remains limited. The class contrasts the boundless nature of tzedakah with the finite ascent possible in Gan Eden.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/tanya/regularyear/012/026

This shiur explores the concept of the crown (Kesser) as a transcendent intermediary between the Infinite and creation, its future revelation to all the righteous after resurrection, and how souls will attain new spiritual heights through this process.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/tanya/regularyear/012/025

Igeres Hakodesh - Chapter 10

https://www.torahrecordings.com/tanya/regularyear/012/001