will fill in details after shabbos!

Chelek Chof Hey pg 47.

A Yid is much more than an incredible Human.

Chelek Chof Hey, page 19: Dont give up on anyone

This sicha learning is in zchus of a Refuah Sheleima for Levi HaLevi ben Leah!

In this week’s sicha the Rebbe explores why Noach didn’t daven for his generation as Moshe later did. Reb Yehuda explains that this wasn’t Noach’s fault, he simply lived before the Avos, whose merit empowered Moshe’s prayers. Reb Yitzchak, however, argues that even without those merits, Noach still should have prayed for others; somehow, he could have found a way to arouse mercy for his generation. Reb Levik explains that these two views reflect their inner traits: Reb Yehuda’s chessed versus Reb Yitzchak’s gevurah. We know dan l’kaf zechus- judging others favorably - isn’t only for those with a kind nature; it’s a rule for every Jew, no matter their temperament.

The discussion parallels Rashi’s comment on “Noach ish tzadik bedorosav” - was Noach righteous only in his generation or would he have been even greater among true tzadikim? If the Torah prefers positive language, why mention a possible negative? The Rebbe explains that when Torah describes a person, it always uses positive language, but when it teaches a lesson, clarity takes priority - even if it sounds critical. Guidelines must be clear. 

Here the Torah isn’t telling us biographical details about Noach, but giving us guidance: to learn from Noach’s limits, not to imitate them. Noach did the best he could in his generation, but for us the lesson is not to stop at “I did my part.” Like Reb Yitzchak emphasizes, we must never give up on anyone; even when a situation seems hopeless, we can, and must, continue to daven and reach out.

This teaching carries powerful relevance today. Sometimes we feel we’ve tried everything to inspire others or fix a situation, and we tell ourselves it’s out of our hands. But the Rebbe reminds us: don’t stop praying, don’t stop believing, and don’t stop caring. The very act of staying committed brings divine mercy and opens new channels of blessing. Just as Moshe, a man of emes, wanted us to follow in Aharon’s ways of peace, we can “do Noach a favor” by learning from his story and choosing differently - never giving up on a fellow Jew, always believing in the possibility of change, and bringing closer the time when “no Jew will ever be lost again.”

Chof Hey Tishrei – 236th Sicha 💎

Today's learning is dedicated as a zchus for refuah sheleima for Levi HaLevi ben Lea, Yenta bas Aliza, and for all who need healing.

& our learning is sponsored by Miriam Lipsker — may this learning bring revealed good for you, your family, and your Chabad House!

And by Sheina, in heartfelt hodaah to Hashem for personal good news and the return of the hostages 🩷 May we continue to hear only good news for Am Yisroel!

Shabbos Bereishis — setting the tone and brachos for the entire year!

✨Chelek Chof Hey pg 10. Infinite giving.( Parshas Bereishis)

The Rebbe explains the deeper meaning of the “Thursday soul” - a person born on Thursday, whose nature is to perform acts of kindness (gomel chassadim).

Rashi notes that on the fifth day, Hashem created fish and birds, creatures sustained directly by His kindness - they don’t need to toil for food. On that day, Hashem’s infinite chessed shines openly. Fish, in particular, reflect this endless kindness through their immense ability to multiply and receive boundless blessing.

This teaches us about two levels of kindness:

Measured kindness, which every Jew possesses - helping others within limit.

Infinite kindness, where giving flows without boundaries, mirroring Hashem’s own giving.

How can a person reach this higher, infinite level of giving?

Through bittul -self-nullification before Hashem.

As long as we hold on to ego or self-concern, we struggle to give freely. But when we dissolve our sense of separateness and feel that our entire being is an expression of Hashem, we can give endlessly, like Hashem Himself.

This is symbolized by fish, who live completely submerged in water. They’re batel b’metzius - their whole existence is within the “water,” representing Divine awareness. They’re not affected by ayin hara (the evil eye), a symbol of limitation, and instead draw down infinite blessing.

This quality is connected to Yosef HaTzaddik, whose descendants are also protected from ayin hara. Yosef’s name and mission mirror the fish: to increase and spread holiness throughout the world without fear or limit.

The Frierdiker Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak, whose very name echoes Yosef’s essence, embodied this strength: fearlessly spreading the wellsprings of Chassidus to every corner of the earth, unhindered by limitation. The Rebbe continued this mission, sending shluchim to every place in the world to do the same - to share Hashem’s infinite kindness through Torah, mitzvos, and Chassidus.

On a personal level, this means learning to let go - to hand over our struggles and negativity to the Rebbe, release resentment, and open ourselves to our own infinite potential. Through cultivating bittul - setting aside self-focus and connecting deeply to Hashem and the Rebbe - we draw strength from that boundless source.

From this connection flows the power to give without fear or limitation, and to spread light and Chassidus infinitely - like the fish who live completely within their source.

Chelek Chof Tes pg 220.

Simpler is better.

Why Hoshana Rabba can never fall on Shabbos, power of the minhag of the aravos and the message of simple brotherhood above all.

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The One Day of Oneness with Hashem where Past and Present are One and Our Greatness is the impetus for Teshuva

Chelek Chof Ches (p.157) teaches about “Not Normal Love” that can transform even “Not Normal Hatred.” With true deep love, even hatred can be a force that leads to good. Our forefathers paved the way, showing that transformation is always possible and we are never without hope.

Wishing everyone a gut gebentsht yor and a ksiva v’chasima tova!✨ This week’s Sicha — the final one of 5785 and the first of 5786 — has some very special sponsors. You’ll notice a beautiful theme: everyone is so ready for THIS to be the year of Moshiach!

🌸 Basya Stevenson — for a refuah sheleima for her grandmother, Sora Etta bas Chava. She should be healthy, strong, and live many more long, happy years. Amen!

🌟 Natasha Gold — for our communities in the New Year, that we should merit to greet Moshiach!

🎂 Chasi Rothstein — in honor of her birthday today, and for healing for the world & Moshiach now!

🕊️ Anonymous — for all of Klal Yisroel & to bring Moshiach!

📖 Ruchama Thaler — for a ksiva v’chasima tova, and that Hashem should answer all the tefilos of Klal Yisroel in a revealed way. Moshiach Now!

🎉 Bunia Newman — in honor of her daughter’s birthday, Zayin Tishrei. Shifra Brocha bas Chaya Bunia.

Moving to a deeper ability to loveLikkutei Sichos Chelek Chof Tes, Nitzavim, page 167

This week's Sicha is sponsored by

Rivky Raichik in honor of her and her husbands 36th wedding anniversary tonight & tomorrow, Chof Vov Elul, and her children and grandchildren ~ only nachas!

Elka Baitelman in memory of her father Rabbi Motty Berger, R' Mordechai Yosef Shimon ben Yerachmiel Menachem, on his upcoming 12th yahrtzeit this shabbos, Chof Zayin Elul, who treasured learning Torah and Chassidus.

& by an anonymous listener, for a gut gbentscht yar to everyone!

Chelek Chof Tes pg 161. Having a bad day? Don’t worry there’s amazingness in you and your world. Having a good day? Keep perspective on where it’s all coming from and what your responsibilities are.

Chelek Chof Tes pg 122.

Healthy and unhealthy blending.