In today's episode we discuss how and why Fear/Awe of G-d is a prerequisite for serving G-d out of Love. Likkutei Amarim, Beginning of Chapter 41. Music by

In today's episode we discuss how love and fear must be attached to service.Likkutei Amarim end of chapter 40.Music by Shoshannah.&nb...

In today's episode we discuss how a bird can serve as an analogy for understanding the role intention plays in our service of G-d. Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 40. Music by

In today's episode we discuss how while the G-d fills all the worlds equally, the different levels of worlds experience G-d's illumination differently in two distinctive ways. We also discuss how learning Torah without any particular intention ...

In today's episode we discuss the spiritual effects of learning Torah without any particular intention, vs having ulterior (i.e. selfish) motives while learning Torah. Likkutei Amarim, Beginning of Chapter 40. Music by

In today's episode we discuss how one can retroactively elevate past un-ideal intentions one had while serving G-d.Likkutei Amarim, End of Chapter 39.Music by

In today's episode we discuss how serving G-d must be infused with Love and Fear of Him in order to be considered true service.Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 39.Music by

In today's episode we learn about how intention (either emotionally based or intellectually based) is necessary for one's service to ascend.Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 39. Music by

In today's episode, we discuss the world of Atzilus.Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 39.Today's Tanya is dedicated in loving memory to my uncle of blessed memory Yaakov Daniel ben Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen who's yahrzeit is tod...

In today's episode we discuss which levels of which souls ascend to which spiritual worlds in accordance with their service. Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 39. Music by

In today's episode we discuss why angels are called animals (Chayos and Behemos) and we contrast these angels with the souls of Tzaddikim. Likkutei Amarim, Beginning of Chapter 39. Music by

In today's episode we discuss how there are two categories of intentionality in serving G-d which can be likened to the level of the Human vs. the Animal.Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 38.Music by

In today's episode we discuss how Mitzvos and the Intention one has when doing them can be divided into four categories paralleling the four orders of created beings.Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 38.Music by

Intention can be compared to the difference between the life force which is manifest in animals and humans vs plants and inanimate creations.Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 38.Music by

In today's episode we discuss how the body and soul of every physical object both originate from the same concealment of G-d's Light. They way they express this light however, differs.Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 38.Music ...

In today's episode we discuss why it is imperative to say the words out loud while praying and how having proper intention adds. Likkutei Amarim, Beginning of Chapter 38.Music by

In today's episode we discuss the deeper meaning behind why reading/studying Torah is called "Kriyas HaTorah".Likkutei Amarim, end of Chapter 37.Music by

In today's episode, we discuss when to prioritize learning Torah vs. when to prioritize Mitzvos. Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 37. Music by

In today's episode we discuss what is meant by the teaching of the sages that Torah study outweighs all other mitzvos. Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 37. Music by

In today's episode we discuss why the mitzvah of Tzedaka is held in such high regard. Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 37.  Music by

In today's episode we discuss how the G-dly soul does not need any rectification and how it did not come down to this world for its own sake. Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 37. Music by

In today's episode we discuss how when each Jew is engaged in their purpose on earth, this creates a collective energy that transforms the world in accordance with G-d's Plan. Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 37. Music by

In today's episode we discuss how the vitality of all physical objects which a Jew uses to perform mitzvos get elevated in the process. Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 37. Music by

In today's episode we discuss the idea of how the reward for doing a mitzvah is the mitzvah itself. Likkutei Amarim, Beginning of Chapter 37. Music by

In today's episode we discuss how Torah serves as a type of "dew" that allowed us to experience G-d on Mount Sinai, will resurrect the dead, and can "revive" a person who studies it nowadays. Likkutei Amarim, End of Chapter 36. ...