It Is Taught Tanya Podcast
Daily Teachings from the Tanya by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (AKA “The Alter Rebbe”)In loving memory of Avraham Yitzchok ben Binyamin HaCohen Z”L
Episodes
688 episodes since 2021
How To Pray - Chapter 4: How to Meditate
This is a special series in honor of Elul focusing on Prayer, based on Kuntres Hatefilla (Tract on Prayer) by the Rebbe Rashab ( Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneerson)In today's episode we discuss how true service involves exerting one's mind ...
September 18, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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26:11
Episode 293- 15 Elul (Leap Year) - Dust and Ashes
In today's episode we discuss how Avraham's attribute of Chessed in relation to the Supernal Attribute of Chessed can be likened to the relationship between the ashes of a burnt piece of wood to the wood or tree itself. Iggeres HaKodesh...
September 18, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 293
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25:15
Episode 292- 14 Elul (Leap Year) - Study Man; Know G-d
In today's episode we begin a discussion in which we come to understand how we can come to understand G-d (somewhat) through studying the spiritual make up of Man. Iggeres HaKodesh, beginning of Epistle 15. Music by
September 17, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 289
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14:51
How To Pray - Chapter 3: Don't Be Innovative
This is a special series in honor of Elul focusing on Prayer, based on Kuntres Hatefilla (Tract on Prayer) by the Rebbe Rashab ( Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneerson)In today's episode we discuss how many Chassidim (especially younger Chassid...
September 16, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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19:36
Episode 291- 13 Elul (Leap Year) - Was Creation a One Time Event or Is It Perpetual?
In today's episode we discuss how a renewed and higher Light shines every year on Rosh Hashanah. Iggeres HaKodesh, end of Epistle 14. Music by
September 16, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 291
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17:04
Episode 290- 12 Elul (Leap Year) - Why Is It So Much Easier to Start Projects Than to Finish Them?
In today's episode we begin discussing a letter the Alter Rebbe wrote to his Chassidim, asking him to be just as passionate about giving to a fund that was established to raise money for the land of Israel as they were when the fund was first e...
September 15, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 290
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15:49
Episode 289- 11 Elul (Leap Year) - Personality Types
In today's episode we discuss how some Jewish souls are rooted in Chessed and some are rooted in Gevurah, however regardless, all Jews have Chessed, whether overt or covert, and this Chessed is by nature infinite for every Jew, which is somethi...
September 13, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 289
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35:07
Episode 288- 10 Elul (Leap Year) - Why Quick Fixes Don't Work
In today's episode we discuss how the "Service/Work" of Tzedaka produces a stronger effect than the "Act" of Tzedaka. Iggeres HaKodesh, end of Epistle 12. Music by
September 13, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 288
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18:11
How To Pray - Chapter 2: Why Don't I Feel Changed by My Learning?
This is a special series in honor of Elul focusing on Prayer, based on Kuntres Hatefilla (Tract on Prayer) by the Rebbe Rashab ( Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneerson)In today's episode we discuss how learning Chassidus before prayer is not it...
September 12, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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26:24
Episode 287- 9 Elul (Leap Year) - What Is Work?
In today's episode we begin to explore the difference between the Act of Tzedaka vs. the Work or Service of Tzedaka.Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 12.Music by
September 12, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 287
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17:00
How To Pray - Chapter 1: The Virtue of Meditation
This is a special series in honor of Elul focusing on Prayer, based on Kuntres Hatefilla (Tract on Prayer) by the Rebbe Rashab ( Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneerson)In today's episode we discuss the virtue of Hisbonenus - i.e. Intellectual M...
September 11, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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42:52
Episode 286- 8 Elul (Leap Year) - Sensitize Your Taste Buds
In today's episode we discuss how we can get a taste of the revelation of G-dliness that will occur in the Future, by connecting with G-d during certain auspicious times such as prayer or giving Tzedaka. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epis...
September 11, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 286
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12:29
Episode 285- 7 Elul (Leap Year) - Make Peace
In today's episode we discuss how we can stimulate the affection of Peace on High and Below through engaging in the Act of Tzedaka. Iggeres HaKodesh, middle of Epistle 12.Music by
September 10, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 285
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13:36
Episode 284- 6 Elul (Leap Year) - Beauty is the Harmony of Opposites
In today's episode we discuss how Hashem makes peace between the attributes of Chessed and Gevurah through the attribute of Tiferes/Rachamim. This attribute is associated with His 4 letter Name (Havaya/the Tetragrammaton). Iggeres HaKod...
September 09, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 284
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15:31
How to Pray - Intro
This is a special series in honor of Elul focusing on Prayer, based on Kuntres Hatefilla (Tract on Prayer) by the Rebbe Rashab ( Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneerson)In today's episode we discuss why I decided to do this series and learn the ...
September 08, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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17:24
Episode 283- 5 Elul (Leap Year) - What's The Difference Between Peace and Quiet?
In today's episode we introduce the question of what the difference is between the Act of Tzedaka vs the Service of Tzedaka, based on a verse from Yeshayahu. Iggeres HaKodesh, Beginning of Epistle 12.Music by
September 08, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 283
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8:59
Episode 282- 4 Elul (Leap Year) - Shift Your Perspective
In today's episode we discuss how everything we experience in our lives is really good and coming from G-d's Chessed, even if we don't perceive it as such. Our purpose is to shift our perspective and try to recognize the hidden goodness in all ...
September 06, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 282
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38:09
Episode 281- 3 Elul (Leap Year) - Invoke the Limitless
In today's episode we discuss how through giving Tzedaka in an abundant and unmeasured way, we invoke the unlimited Chessed of G-d from a place higher than the worlds (i.e Rav Chessed). Iggeres HaKodesh, end of Epistle 10. Music...
September 06, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 281
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15:20
Episode 280- 2 Elul (Leap Year) - Break All Boundaries
In today's episode we discuss why we should not stick to the limitations given for giving tzedakah. Iggeres HaKodesh, middle of Epistle 10. Music by
September 05, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 280
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19:58
Episode 279- 1 Elul (Leap Year) - When to Extend Your Boundaries
In today's episode we discuss how while all mitzvos, including the mitzva of Tzedaka has specific limitations and measurements to it, if a person veers even slightly from the Torah path, they should give over and above the set limitation given ...
September 04, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 279
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23:42
Episode 278- 30 Av (Leap Year) - Boundaries
In today's episode we discuss how the positive commandments are rooted in Hashem's Chessed, but as vested within Gevurah, as is seen by virtue of their measurements and limitations. Iggeres HaKodesh, Begnning of Epistle 10. Musi...
September 03, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 278
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17:30
Episode 277- 29 Av (Leap Year) - Why Do Societal Norms Change Over Time?
In today's episode we discuss how the main focus of our generation, which is the generation of the "footsteps of Moshiach", is to give Tzedaka. This is in contrast to previous generations whose emphasis was more on Torah study. Iggeres ...
September 02, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 277
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17:55
Episode 276- 28 Av (Leap Year) - Why Are You Here?
In today's episode the Alter Rebbe reminds us of our true purpose on Earth, which is to emulate G-d by giving Tzedaka and doing acts of Chessed for His Sake. Iggeres HaKodesh beginning of Epistle 9. Music by
September 01, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 276
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14:53
Episode 275- 27 Av (Leap Year) - The Miracle of Life
In today's episode we discuss how giving Tzedaka can be likened to planting a seed in the ground which stimulates the earth to bring forth a plant or fruit bearing tree which is a disproportionate response. Iggeres HaKodesh Epistle 8. <...
August 30, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 275
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33:51
Episode 274- 26 Av (Leap Year) - Your Life Has No Meaning
In today's episode we discuss how every Jew has a unique purpose to their life, involving having a special connection to certain mitzvos. This purpose is beyond rhyme or reason, originating in G-d's Thought. Iggeres HaKodesh, end of Epi...
August 30, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 274
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14:22