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1) Shabbos Parshas Re’eh, Mevarchim Elul 5737...... 1 2) Motzaei Simchas Torah 5738...... 10 3) Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Bereishis...... 19 4) Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Noach...... 32 1-2 Parshas Noach and its relation to “And Yaakov went on his way” 3-6. The superiority of the actual over the potential 7-10. Why is this weeks Parshah called “Noach”? 11-15. The leap year and what it teaches us 16. A call to build new institutions 17. The lesson of Noach’s Ark 18. Eretz Yisrael 19-21. Conclusion and Blessing 5) Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Lech Lecha...... 52 1-3. Relationship between Parshas Lech Lecha — “going” and the teaching “and Yaakov went on his way;” innovation as well as continuity 4-6. The level of Yaakov as servant; to “go” as a servant 7-8. “Lech Lecha” as a commandment given to Avraham Avinu; the example thereby set for us. Going “forth from your land” 9-10. Going “forth to yourself;” attainment through teshuvah, which should be done in all areas 11-12. Our fathers as examples of complete service 13. Maamar 14-15. Eretz Yisrael as possession of all Jews 16-18. Spiritual Eretz Yisrael as embodied by each Jew 19-24. Disputes raised by the nations questioning the rightful Jewish ownership of Eretz Yisrael; Jewish settlements as a means of settling these disputes 6) Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Chayei Sarah...... 73 1. Introduction 2-3. Questions on Rashi’s commentary at the beginning of Chayei Sarah. 4-5. Sarah’s life’s achievement, and it’s lesson. 6-8. Why the Torah records the episode of Eliezer, the servant of Avraham, in such great detail. Why the world is called “G-d’s conversation”: 9-10. The relation between Chayei Sarah, and the episode of Eliezer; the value of time. 11-14. The aspect of the Jews’ life, referred to as “The conversation of the Servants,” and its importance 15-18. The central unity of Parshas Chayei Sarah, its practical directive, its bearing on Motzaei Shabbos Kodesh and its bearing on the Month of Kislev. 19-23. Esav: The existence of evil, its role in the world. 24. How all of the above is to be applied to Eretz Yisrael. 25. Conclusion 7) Yud-Tes Kislev...... 98 1-2. Introduction; the general and special elements found in a recurring experience; their order of priority. 3. The deeper meaning of the Alter ’s arrest and liberation. 4-5. The Alter Rebbe’s innovation in the study of the esoteric part of Torah. 6. Reliving those events commemorated by the Festivals. 7. The particular significance of Yud-Tes Kislev this year, as expressed in two post- liberation letters by the Alter Rebbe. 8-14. An astounding episode, demonstrating how the Alter Rebbe himself exemplified the conduct he demanded of Chassidim; its lesson for us. 15-18. The relationship of Yud-Tes Kislev to (a) charity, (b) the division of Sha’as; their importance in our times particularly. 19-20. The value of participation in the communal study of Sha’as. 21-22. A blessing. 23. Conclusion. 8) Second Day of Chanukah...... 117 1-2. The relationship between Chanukah and the Festival of Yud Tes Kislev; the lesson to be learned from our manner of kindling the Chanukah lights. 3. The special significance of the second day of Chanukah. 4-5. A practical application of the above-mentioned points. 6. A blessing. 7-8. The distribution of Chanukah Gelt and its importance. 9) Tenth of Teves...... 125 1. The purpose of a fast: an arousal to Repentance 2. The events commemorated by the Fast of Asarah BeTeves 3. The siege of Yerushalayim: Its lesson for us 4-7. An explanation of the verse: “He (the Al-mighty) does not accept bribes;” its relevance to Jews today 10) Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Vaeira, Mevarchim Shvat...... 134 1-2. The concept of Melaveh Malkah — Escorting the Shabbos Queen 3-4. Planning for the week ahead; a Torah perspective 5. The significance of Shabbos Mevarchim Shvat 6-7. The 10th of Shvat; Yahrzeit of the previous Rebbe of blessed memory. 8. The relationship between the previous Rebbe and the Alter Rebbe 9. The dissemination of the Torah 10. The ten point Mitzvah campaign 11-12. Living with the Times: Parshas Bo, its spiritual lesson for us, today 13-20. Parshas Bo, as it relates to current events 21. Blessing 11) ...... 149 1-2. The need to learn a lesson from Yud Shvat 3. The meaning of Mamaalei Makom 4. The Frierdiker Rebbe — emphasis on action 5. Personal involvement of the Frierdiker Rebbe 6-9. Lesson from Rav Chiyah 10. Spiritual danger faces Jewish people today 11-13. Reward for those involved in the promotion of Yiddishkeit 14-15. Danger of reluctance to assist the promotion of Yiddishkeit 16-17. Obligation of the Sanhedrin to be personally involved in promoting Yiddishkeit 12) 15th of Shvat...... 159 1-3. Introduction; the general significance of the 15 of Shvat. 4-6. The New Year for Tree and the study of Torah 7. The lesson: taking pleasure in the observance of Torah. (Introduction to forthcoming Sicha) 8-9. Pikuach Nefesh and Pidyon Shevuyim: mortal danger, and the ransoming of Jewish captives. 10-11. The broader implications for Jews today. 13) Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Mishpatim, Mevarchim Adar I...... 170 1. Concurrence of three elements: Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Mishpatim, Shabbos Mevarchim Adar Rishon, Leap Year. 2-3. Lesson derived from Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Mishpatim. 4. Lesson derived from Shabbos Mevarchim Adar Rishon. 5. Lesson derived from the Leap Year. 6. Total lesson learnt from the concurrence of all three elements. 14) Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Tzav...... 177 1. Lesson from Purim regarding the importance of children giving charity and studying Torah. 2. Children have their own free-loan fund 3. Conclusion 4. The contradiction in the Rambam regarding “Korban Chavitin” of the Kohen Gadol. 5. “Korban Chavitin” brought by the heirs of the Kohen Gadol. 6. “Korban Chavitin:” brought by a mourner. 7. Chassidic interpretation of the “Korban Chavitin”: 8. Revealed Torah and Chassidus as compared to body and soul. 9. Conclusion and Blessing 15) Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Shemini, Mevarchim Nissan...... 188 1. Lesson from Parah Adumah 2. Teshuvah with happiness 3. Similarity of Purim and Parah Adumah 4. Talmudic dissertation on Parah Adumah 5-7. Lesson from the above 8-10. Lesson from Purim 16) Yud-Alef Nissan...... 199 1. “” — a guide to living 2. An expression of thanks 3. To continue the activities of the Previous Rebbe 4. Education the main emphasis of the Previous Rebbe 5. 11th of Nissan — “Day of Education” 6-9. Day of Education — adds strength to the entire year 10-13. Encouraging education in other countries; conveying the message of “In G-d We Trust” 14. Torah education essential in the last days of “Galus” 15. Education begins in the cradle 16. A New “Beis HaMidrash” dedicated in Kfar 17-18. Talmudic dissertation on “quality” and “quantity” 19-20. Declaration of “Agudas Horabonim” to extend the hours that shuls are open 17) Last Day of Pesach...... 222 1. Concurrence of Mashiach, Baal Shem Tov and the Previous Rebbe 2-3. Mashiach’s Feast; Matzah — “Food of Faith” 4-6. Talmudic dissertation of the law of “Mosifin” — Adding time to Shabbos and Yom Tov 7. Conclusion and blessing 18) Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Acharei, Mevarchim Iyar...... 232 1. The unity of the Jews 2. The temple depicts the Ultimate Transcendency of G-d 3. Accepting the Mitzvah of Ahavas Yisrael before prayers 4. Unity found in business and science 5. Unity expressed by a covenant 6. Unification of Motzaei Shabbos, Rosh Chodesh, Nissan and Iyar 7. Practical lesson from the above 8-9. To draw children into Kosher summer camps 10-11. Lesson of Pesach blessing 12-13. Lesson from Parshas Acharei 19) Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Emor...... 247 1-4. Pesach Sheni: continuous process of elevation; no one can be considered lost. 5-6. Pirkei Avos: Chapter 3, Mishnah 15. 7-9. Lag BaOmer: The importance of every Jew. 10. Israel. 20) Lag BaOmer...... 260 1. The power of Torah 2-3. The lesson every Jew can learn from Rav Shimon Bar Yochai 4. The union with Hashem, through Torah and mitzvos is eternal 5. The combination of Torah study and Mivtzoim 6. A true teacher is aware of his students’ inner desires 7. Every Jew can be “Toraso Umanaso” 8. The “Shechinah” is in exile with the Jews 21) Motzaei Shavuos...... 281 1. Explanation of the first commandment — “Anochi Hashem Elokecha” 2-5. Connection between the first letter in Iggeres Hakodesh and Shavuos 6. Torah and Mitzvos should be applied to the physical deed 7. Moshe Rabbeinu, Dovid HaMelech and the Baal Shem Tov acted in a manner of Tov LaShamayim and Tov LaBrios 8. The ten mivtzoim 9. The ten commandments do not mention the Mitzvah of studying Torah 10. Halachic dissertation regarding medical treatments and operations on or close to Shabbos 11. To learn the that have recently been discovered 12. To learn 22) 13th of Sivan (Graduating Class of Beis Rivkah)...... 299 1. An educator must be a living example of what he teaches 2. Deeper meaning of the first two of the Ten Commandments 3. Explanation of the first Mishnah in Pirkei Avos 4. Deeper meaning of the above Mishnah 5. Conclusion and blessing 23) Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Shelach, Mevarchim Tammuz...... 309 1. Lesson from the arrest and liberation of the Previous Rebbe. 2. Lesson from Parshas Shelach. 3. Moshe Rabbeinu’s intention for sending the spies. 4. To transform the “land of Canaan” into the “land of Israel.” 5. Connection of Yud-Beis Tammuz to Parshas Shelach. 6. Settling the land of Israel today. 7-10. Mashiach will appear first in the Galil; building Torah centers in Tzfas. 11. Previous Rebbe’s letter regarding Yud-Beis Tammuz. 24) Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Korach, 3rd Day of Tammuz...... 325 1-2. Gimmel Tammuz and Yud-Beis Tammuz 3. Gimmel Tammuz and Shabbos 4. Gimmel Tammuz and Parshas Korach 5. Explanation of Pirkei Avos 4:6 6. Torah study during the summer months 25) Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Chukas...... 337 1. The connection between Yud-Beis Tammuz, Parshas Chukas, Parshas Balak, and Mashiach. 2. Explanation of Rashi Bamidbar 21:1. 3. Explanation of Pirkei Avos, beg. of ch. 5. 26) Yud-Beis Tammuz...... 347 1. Difference between the redemption of Yud-Bais Tammuz and of Yud-Gimmel Tammuz 2. Torah education for younger children 3-4. 50 Years since the liberation of Yud-’dais Tammuz 5. Four stages in the revelation of Mashiach 27) Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Balak...... 365 1. The unity of the Jewish people 2-3. The prophecy of Bilaam concerning Mashiach 4. Mashiach will not change the natural order 5. Explanation of Rashi Bamidbar 24:20 28) Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Pinchas, Mevarchim Menachem Av...... 376 1. The lesson of Menachem Av and of a leap year 2-4. Learning the laws pertaining to the Beis HaMikdash 5-6. Explanation of Pirkei Avos ch. 1 Mishnah 18. 7. Explanation of the Rambam’s concept regarding the Messianic era. 8. Conversion must be according to Jewish Law 29) 15th of Av...... 387 1. 15th of Av — to increase the study of Torah. 2-4. Torah study is preceded by prayers. 30) 20th of Av...... 393 1. The significance of the 20th of Av. 2. The eternality of the soul. 3-4. Some lessons to learn from the 20th of Av. 5. To encourage the secular society to bolster education. 6. 20th of Av and Parshas Eikev. 7-8. Talmudic dissertation on the end of the Tractate of Taanis. 9. The Jewish People are the rightful owners of the Land of Israel. 31) Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Eikev, Mevarchim Elul...... 405 1. Month of Elul blessed in month of Av; Av provides Elul with necessary potential for service of Teshuvah; G-d’s immense love for His people stressed in Av; Revelation of G-d’s love in Av provides potential for complete service in Elul. 2. Addition of word “Menachem” to name “Av” emphasizes G-d’s love in Av; Seven Haftorahs of Comfort read after Tishah beAv clarifies G-d’s love in Av as expressed in Torah. 3. Performance of Torah and Mitzvos in Galus demonstrates Jews’ right to “sit at G- d’s table”; Redemption follows Teshuvah immediately. 4. Chinuch; importance even to non-Jews; “Day of Education” to be declared before start of school year. 5. Salary raise to those involved in education; alleviates financial worries and shows appreciation of efforts. 6. Printing of by Chai Elul in countries in which not yet printed; Corrected list of errors and acronyms. 32) Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Re’eh, Rosh Chodesh Elul...... 417 1. Chodesh Elul: Increase in Teshuvah; Importance and interrelation of Teshuvah and Torah 2. Days of Good Will: King in the field; Intensification of service 3. Chinuch: Preparation for Elul; Concrete awareness of King in the field; Principle of “measure for measure”; Education of others 4. Education Campaign: Education of non-Jews; Communication of achievements 5. Rashi Sicha (Parshas Re’eh, Ch. 14, verses 11-20) Signs of purity; Differentiation between animals and birds; Signs of purity it birds; Practical importance of signs 6. Pirkei Avos (Perek 5, Mishnah 5) Ten miracles in Beis HaMikdash; Influence of Beis HaMikdash; Jerusalem symbol of unity; Holiness of Jerusalem eternal. 33) Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Nitzavim, Erev Rosh Hashanah...... 427 1. Lesson to be derived from the fixation of the calendar 2. Parshas Nitzvaim shows how the unity of the Jewish people affects them spiritually, and enables them to approach the days of judgment. 34) Supplements Seventh Day of Chanukah to the Children Attending the Chanukah Rally...... 431 11th of Menachem Av to the Children of Day Camps...... 439 27th of Menachem Av to the Girls of Camp “Emunah”...... 449 2nd Day of Rosh Chodesh Elul to the Children of Camp “Gan Israel”...... 455