
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
565 episodes
Episode 534 - 19 Iyar (Regular Year) - Overcoming Codependency
In today's episode we discuss the connection the two blessings we recite before the Shema have with the Shema prayer. Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 49.Music by
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Episode 534
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28:45

Episode 533 - 18 Iyar (Regular Year) - Music is the Silence Between the Notes
In today's episode we discuss the three general Tzimtzumim and how this relates to our service of G-d.Likkutei Amarim, Beginning of chapter 49.Music by
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Season 6
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Episode 533
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35:05

Episode 532 - 17 Iyar (Regular Year) - The Greatest Magic Trick
In today's episode we discuss how G-d's Thought literally encompasses the entire Earth and also what is meant by G-d being the Knowledge, the Knower and the Known. Likkutei Amarim, middle of Chapter 48.Music by
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Season 6
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Episode 532
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14:49

Episode 531 - 16 Iyar (Regular Year) - Curtain Call
In today's episode we further explore the nature of G-d's Light of Sovev Kol Almin.Likkutei Amarim, middle of chapter 48.Music by Shoshan...
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Episode 531
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13:32

Episode 530 - 15 Iyar (Regular Year) - Zeno's Paradox
In today's episode we discuss the concept of infinitude and how this relates to G-d's Light. Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 48.Music by
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Episode 530
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22:34

Episode 529- 14 Iyar (Regular Year) - How Do We Exist?
In today's episode we discuss how unnatural it is that our world, and all other worlds exist in a finite manner when we come from an Infinite Light which emanates out of an Infinite G-d.Likkutei Amarim, Beginning of Chapter 48.M...
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Episode 529
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11:09

Episode 528 - 13 Iyar (Regular Year) - Get Out of Jail Free
In today's episode we discuss the deeper meaning behind the daily obligation of every individual to see his or herself as if he or she left Egypt.Likkutei Amarim, Chapter 47.Music by
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Episode 527
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Episode 527 - 12 Iyar (Regular Year) - I Don't Feel Anything
In today's Tanya we discuss the deeper meaning of the citation from Tehillim "I am a beast before you."Likkutei Amarim, end of chapter 46.Music by
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Episode 526
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17:34

Episode 526 - 11 Iyar (Regular Year) - What Does It Mean When We Say that Marriage Is Sacred?
In today's episode we describe how our relationship with G-d through our performance of His mitzvos can be likened to a union between a bride and a groom.Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 46.Music by
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Episode 526
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Episode 525 - 10 Iyar (Regular Year) - Contemplating Infinity
In today's episode we discuss the Infinitude of G-d's legion.Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 46.Music by Shoshannah. <...
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Episode 525
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18:48

Episode 524 - 9 Iyar (Regular Year) - Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
In today's episode we introduce a straightforward and accessible way for every Jew to access their hidden Love of G-d, namely by tapping into the idea that recognizing someone's love for you will arouse your love for that person in kind.
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Episode 524
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14:30

Episode 523 - 8 Iyar (Regular Year) - Who Kisses a Girl Before Saying Hello??
In today's episode we discuss the deeper meaning behind the story told in the Torah about Yaakov kissing Rochel upon meeting her. Likkutei Amarim, End of Chapter 45. Music by
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Episode 523
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20:02

Episode 522 - 7 Iyar (Regular Year) - The Power of Compassion
In today's episode we discuss how Compassion can serve as an alternative gateway to service of G-d for its own sake (aside from love and fear).Likkutei Amarim Chapter 45.Music by
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Episode 522
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Episode 521 - 6 Iyar (Regular Year) - Trust Fund Baby vs. Entrepreneur
In today's episode we discuss the advantage of a love of G-d which a person has to work for over those loves which are innate.Likkkutei Amarim, end of chapter 44.Music by
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Episode 521
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15:07

Episode 520 - 5 Iyar (Regular Year) - Born This Way Doesn't Mean You Shouldn't Work at It.
In today's episode we discuss how we should use our minds to reveal the 2 types of innate loves of G-d (which also encompass within them fear) through intellectual meditation, which will translate into a strong and passionate love of G-d (Re'ut...
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Episode 520
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22:12

Episode 519 - 4 Iyar (Regular Year) - Impostor Syndrome
In today's episode we learn why we shouldn't be concerned as to whether our love of G-d is authentic.Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 44Music by
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Episode 519
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14:11

Episode 518 - 3 Iyar (Regular Year) - The Love of a Child
In today's episode we discuss how a son loves his father more than he loves himself. G-d is our collective Father. So we all innately embody this type of love towards Him. This Love becomes revealed when we habitually speak and think about G-d ...
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Season 6
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Episode 518
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13:08

Episode 517 - 2 Iyar (Regular Year) - Why Do Women Like Lipstick?
In today's episode we discuss how all Jews have an innate love of G-d which is illustrated in our desire to be alive.Likkutei Amarim, beginning of chapter 44.Music by
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Episode 517
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17:02

Episode 516 - 1 Iyar (Regular Year) - When Love Leads the Way
In today's episode we discuss how in extenuating circumstances, love (of G-d) can actually precede fear (of G-d) though this ins't the usual way.Likkutei Amarim, end of Chapter 43.Music by
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Episode 516
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16:06

Episode 515 - 30 Nissan (Regular Year) - Why Do Men Like Chasing Women?
In today's episode we discuss the two levels of Ahava (i.e Love of G-d). Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 43. Music by Shoshannah.&...
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Episode 515
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20:04

Episode 514 - 29 Nissan (Regular Year) - Debunking Psychics
In today's episode we discuss the two levels of Yirah (i.e fear/awe of G-d) and how they are connected to Chochma (Wisdom). Likkutei Amarim, Beginning of Chapter 43. Music by
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Episode 514
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31:53

Episode 513 - 28 Nissan (Regular Year) - About That Time I "Met" Jackie Mason
In today's episode we discuss how we can recognize G-ds Greatness by observing His garments, namely the heavenly bodies and the world around us. We also discuss how in addition to developing an intellectually based fear of G-d, we need to...
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Episode 513
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22:15

Episode 512 - 27 Nissan (Regular Year) - If You Don't Have 10 Minutes, You Don't Have a Life
In today's episode we discuss how spending a part of your day meditating upon G-d's Greatness, this can infuse the entirety of your day with a baseline level of fear of G-d (Yirah Ta'ta).Likktei Amarim middle of Chapter 42.Music...
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Episode 512
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15:32

Episode 511 - 26 Nissan (Regular Year) - The Limits of Anthropomorphism
In today's Tanya we discuss how G-d senses the goings on in the world (Sees, Hears etc) if he does not have a body. We also discuss the limits of the anthropomorphic thinking.Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 42.Music by
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Season 6
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Episode 511
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