Tanya: The Kabbalah of You | with Rabbi Levi Dubov

Tanya: The Kabbalah of You #29

Chapter 12 pt. 3

Tanya: The Kabbalah of You #28

How does one become a Beinoni? How do we find the inner strength to live a life of strength, never lapsing to the weaknesses of the Animal Soul?  

As we begin our journey to unlock the secrets of the Beinoni, the Tanya introduces us to the first essential skill that a Beinoni requires: a daily workout for the soul. Through the experience of prayer, we can draw the inspiration and strength we need to navigate the challenges of the day and triumph over them.   

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Tanya: The Kabbalah of You #27

After eleven chapters of setting the stage, the Tanya has paved the way for us to dive into the world of the Beinoni.  This class will provide a general overview of the Beinoni's character. 

Living in the space between a Tzadik and Rasha, the Beinoni is someone who recognizes their inner strengths and commits to living an inspired life of inner resolve and strength.  

With this class we began a journey of self-discovery as we delve into the fascinating world of the Beinoni and uncover the ways in which we can tap into our own inner strength to lead more fulfilling and spiritual lives.   

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Tanya: The Kabbalah of You #26

One option for the battle between the Divine Soul and the Animal is the "rasha." Rather than referring to a wicked person, the rasha in Tanya describes a state where the Animal Soul gains control over the body, breaching the defenses of the Divine Soul.  

In this chapter, we explore the various forms the rasha can take and the cycles of relapse and remorse that mark its nature. However, even in the most extreme cases, the Divine Soul never disappears.   

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Tanya: The Kabbalah of You #25

How common are tzadikim? What is the spiritual lifestyle of a tzadik like?  

In this class, we highlight two characteristics of a tzadik's life that we can learn from and use to advance our own spiritual development: To transform, instead of reject, negativity; and living a selfless life.   

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Tanya: The Kabbalah of You #24 

Chapter 10 pt. 1  

The war within rages between the two souls, each vying for total dominance over the body. There are five main divisions, each representing a different "front line" of the conflict.  

This chapter details the Tzadik's triumphant victory. They reached perfect serenity, with the Divine Soul in complete command and the Animal Soul defeated and powerless.  

We also look at two kinds of Tadikim: the "complete Tzadik" and the "incomplete Tzadik." This study provides us with a deeper understanding of the internal and emotional state of a Tzadik.   

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Tanya: The Kabbalah of You #23 - Chapter 9 pt. 2  

In this class, we are introduced to one of the fundamental cornerstones of Tanya: the battle of the souls. Each soul wants complete dominion over the entire human experience and has no room or tolerance for the other soul in its agenda.  

This friction sets the stage for the Tanya's practical guidance in living a wholesome spiritual life.

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Tanya: The Kabbalah of You #22 - Chapter 9 pt. 1  

After being introduced to our two souls in the previous chapters, the Tanya now explores how these two souls live and interact within us.   

We will learn how the Animal Soul, being emotionally impulsive, is headquartered in the left side of the heart. As the Divine Soul begins its expression in the intellect, it is primarily headquartered in the brain while also having a secondary headquarters in the right side of the heart.   

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Tanya: The Kabbalah of You #21 - Chapter 8 

Previously, the Alter Rebbe described how the soul can effect change in Kelipah; Kelipas Nogah can, at times, be elevated to holiness or downgraded to the severe level of Kelipah, all based on our interaction with it.  

In this chapter, we explore the inverse: the effect the Kelipah has on the soul. Unholy interaction with Kelipah, even Kelipas Nogah, tarnishes the purity of the soul and causes adverse reactions.  

As part of this exploration, we cover the concept of punishment and "Gehinom" (hell or purgatory) in Judaism, as well as the unique intellectual Kelipah.  

This chapter concludes the Tanya's primer on the topic of Kelipah.   

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Tanya: The Kabbalah of You #20 - Chapter 7 pt. 2

This class continues the previous theme, discussing our interactions with Kelipah. While Kelipas Nogah is "untied" and therefore able to be elevated to holiness, anything that is of the three impure Kelipos is tied down and unable to be moved from its status.  

The chapter concludes with a few exceptions to this rule.

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