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5751 1) Shabbos Parshas Haazinu, Shabbos Shuvah, 3Rd Day Of 5751 1) Shabbos Parshas Haazinu, Shabbos Shuvah, 3rd Day of Tishrei.............................. 1 1. The progression from Rosh HaShanah to Shabbos, the contrast between the service of the festivals, happiness, and that of Shabbos, holiness. 2. The potential to be “close to the heavens,” the realization of this level through Torah study. 3. The mention of the Rebbeim’s names and blessings for the new year. ​ ​ 2) Tzom Gedaliah, 4th Day of Tishrei......................................................................... 12 1. Yom Kippur as the source for all Rabbinic fasts, the significance of the postponement of the Fast of Gedaliah. 2. The importance of each individual Jew as reflected in the Haftorah. ​ ,of the Machne Israel Development Fund 'שי Address by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, to the Members (3 ​ Wednesday, Tishrei 7.................................................................................................................. 15 4) The Blessing to the Shluchim, 7th of Tishrei.......................................................... 18 1. The task of Shlichus, transforming the world into a dwelling for G-d, blessings for the new year. ​ ​ 5) Yom Kippur............................................................................................................ 21 1. The Blessing delivered by the Lubavitcher Rebbe Shlita, Erev Yom Kippur. ​ ​ ​ ​ 2. The Blessing to the Students of the Yeshivah, Erev Yom Kippur. ​ ​ ​ ​ 3. After Havdalah on Motzaei Yom Kippur. ​ ​ ​ ​ 6) The Blessing Delivered at the Distribution of Esrogim Erev Sukkos...................... 28 1. The Blessing delivered by the Lubavitcher Rebbe Shlita at the distribution of Esrogim. ​ ​ ​ 7) First Night of Sukkos.............................................................................................. 30 1. The celebration of Simchas Beis HaShoeivah on the nights of the holidays and Shabbos. ​ ​ 2. The blessing to the guests. 8) Second Night of Sukkos......................................................................................... 34 1. “Begin with Blessing,” the influence of eiruv tavshilin. ​ 2. The lesson derived from the Haftorah recited this morning, its relevance to the present situation, an explanation of the Yalkut ​ ​ ​ Shimoni, Mashiach’s coming, a news story of primary importance. ​ 3. The connection between tonight’s Ushpiz, the Patriarch Yitzchok, and the coming of Mashiach. ​ ​ 9) Third Night of Sukkos............................................................................................ 38 1. The manifestation of G-d’s beneficence in the present time, increasing our celebration of Simchas Beis HaShoeivah. ​ 10) Fourth Night of Sukkos.......................................................................................... 42 1. The potential for our celebration of Simchas Beis HaShoeivah to compensate for the celebration of Simchas Beis ​ ​ ​ HaShoeivah in the Beis HaMikdash. ​ ​ 2. The significance of the fourth night of Sukkos, the preeminence of Jewish women, their increase in tznius (modesty). ​ ​ 11) Fifth Night of Sukkos............................................................................................. 46 1. The connection between Sukkos and the study of Torah, the need to involve others in the celebration of Simchas Beis ​ HaShoeivah. 12) Tzivos Hashem, Fifth Day of Sukkos..................................................................... 50 1. The connection each member of the Jewish people shares with the Torah. 2. The lesson from the second aliyah in Parshas Zos HaBerachah, the importance of teaching Torah to others. ​ ​ ​ ​ 3. The distribution of money to be given to tzedakah. ​ 13) Sixth Night of Sukkos............................................................................................ 54 1. The relevance of six as a multiple of two and three, the progression from the festivals directly into Shabbos. 14) Hosha’ana Rabbah.................................................................................................. 57 1. The uniqueness of Hosha’ana Rabbah, a day of “great salvation.” 15) Night of Simchas Torah.......................................................................................... 60 1. The increase of happiness appropriate for Simchas Torah. 2. An explanation of the verses of Atah Horaisa. ​ 16) Shabbos Parshas Bereishis, 24th Day of Tishrei..................................................... 65 1. The message of Shabbos Bereishis, the revelation of G-dliness within this material world. ​ ​ 2. An explanation of the opening passage of Rashi’s commentary on the Torah. ​ ​ 3. An explanation of Rashi’s commentary, Bereishis 6:5-6. ​ ​ ​ ​ 4. An explanation of Rashi’s commentary on the opening verse of Parshas Noach. ​ ​ ​ 5. The refutation of the claim that the Jews are “thieves” for taking possession of Eretz Yisrael. ​ 17) Yechidus, 27th of Tishrei........................................................................................ 74 1. The three-fold nature of the present year; the service of “Go out from the ark,” conquering the world for holiness. 2. The Communal Yechidus for Bar and Bas Mitzvah youth. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 3. The Communal Yechidus for Brides and Grooms. ​ ​ 4. The Communal Yechidus for Yeshivah students. ​ ​ ​ ​ 18) Shabbos Parshas Noach, Rosh Chodesh MarCheshvan.......................................... 79 1. The new dimension of existence that began after the flood, the ability to elevate and refine the world within its own context of existence. 2. The transition from the month of Tishrei. 19) The Challenge Confronting Jewish Women: Social Involvement Enhanced by Modesty 85 Excerpts from addresses by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, on 4th & 7th Night of Sukkos & Shabbos Parshas Noach, 5751. 20) Shabbos Parshas Lech Lecha, 8th Day of MarCheshvan, Siyum of 7th Cycle of Learning Rambam 89 1. The conclusion of the study of the Mishneh Torah; the significance of the fact that we are concluding the seventh cycle of ​ ​ study and beginning the eighth. 2. The contrast between the service of emotion and intellect as alluded to in Parshas Lech Lecha. ​ 3. The importance of spreading Yiddishkeit and Chassidus to others; an analysis of Avraham’s hospitality to the angels; did it ​ ​ ​ ​ constitute fulfillment of the mitzvah of hachnassas orchim? ​ ​ ​ 21) Shabbos Parshas Vayeira, 15th Day of MarCheshvan............................................. 95 1. The Rebbe Rashab’s tearfelt desire that G-d reveal Himself to him; The unique contribution of the Rebbe Rashab, the study of Chassidus in a systematic format that allows for intellectual comprehension. ​ ​ 2. The yearning for the revelation of G-dliness as a continuous service, the importance of educating children to possess this desire. 3. The unique significance of this year, the 130th anniversary of the Rebbe Rashab’s birth. 22) Shabbos Parshas Chayei Sarah, 22nd Day of MarCheshvan................................. 102 1. An interpretation of the opening verse of this week’s Torah portion, explaining how the years of Sarah’s life could be “all equally good” despite the different phases of service and changes she experienced. 2. The 100 blessings recited every day, the consciousness of G-d in every aspect of our material affairs. 3. Jewish education, training children to continue their family tradition. 4. The distribution of Chassidic texts in connection with the Rebbe Rashab’s birthday; the situation in the world today as a ​ ​ portend of Mashiach’s imminent coming. 23) Shabbos Parshas Toldos, 29th Day of MarCheshvan............................................ 110 1. The International Conference of Shluchim; our mission to elevate and refine the world, even its lowest levels. ​ ​ 2. The connection between the International Conference of Shluchim and the month of Kislev, a month associated with the ​ ​ spreading of Chassidus outward. ​ ​ 3. The process of transformation brought about through shlichus; positive changes in Russia, the settling of the “Children of ​ ​ Chernobyl” in Kfar Chabad. 4. Practical directives in connection with the International Conference of Shluchim. ​ 24) Shabbos Parshas Vayeitzei, 7th Day of Kislev...................................................... 120 1. The two camps of angels seen by Yaakov as a twofold directive for service: activity in the realm of holiness and activity involving worldly affairs; Sending emissaries to Eisav, extending the above service to include the refinement of the lowest aspects of existence. 2. The parallel and the contrast between Kislev, the third month of the winter, and Sivan, the third month of the summer, the month in which the Torah was given. 3. A call for an increase in Torah study, a reinforcement of the resolutions undertaken at the International Conference of Shluchim. ​ 25) Shabbos Parshas Vayishlach, 14th Day of Kislev................................................. 128 1. Yaakov’s responsibility to refine Eisav; Two levels of teshuvah, teshuvah for sin and teshuvah that represents the soul’s inner ​ ​ ​ ​ desire to cling to G-d; The advantage achieved through refining the lowest elements of existence. 2. The connection between Yud-Tes Kislev and the refinement of the gentiles; The various stages of redemption which took ​ ​ place within Russia. 26) Shabbos Parshas Vayeishev, 21st Day of Kislev................................................... 138 1. The connection shared by Shabbos, Parshas Vayeishev, and Yud-Tes Kislev; The parallels between the Alter Rebbe and ​ ​ ​ ​ Yaakov, our Patriarch.
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