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
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750 episodes
Episode 345 - 8 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - Sorting Through a Confusing World
In today's episode we discuss how the debate format in Talmudic study, serves to extract the sparks of Supernal Wisdom from their entrapment in exile. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 26. Music by
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Episode 345
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37:32
Episode 344 - 7 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil
In today's episode we discuss what the "Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil" means spiritually speaking, if it's not the study of Jewish Law. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 26. Music by
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Episode 344
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16:23
Episode 343 - 6 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - Sorry, Candy Won't Grow on Trees
In today's episode we discuss how the laws of the Torah will still be relevant in the Messianic Era.Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 26. Music by
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Episode 343
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18:36
Episode 342 - 5 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - It's Just a Bunch of Rabbis Who Can't Agree
In today's episode we discuss how Jewish law must also be termed the "Tree of Life" (and not the "Tree of Good and Bad"). Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 26. Music by
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Episode 342
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25:50
Episode 341 - 4 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - What Will the Messianic Era Be Like?
In today's episode we discuss a citation from the Zohar concerning the Messianic Era. Iggeres HaKodesh, Beginning of Epistle 26.Music by ...
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Episode 341
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21:58
How To Pray - Chapter 11 (Part 4): Know Before Whom You Stand
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 step five of five of how to prepare oneself t...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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25:41
Episode 340 - 3 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - Occam's Razor
In today's episode we discuss the conclusion of the Alter Rebbe's answer to the opponents of the teaching of the Ba'al Shem Tov regarding the Schechina being vested within idolators.Iggeres HaKodesh, End of Epistle 25. Music by ...
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Episode 340
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21:42
Episode 339 - 2 Cheshva (Leap Year) - The Obstacle Is the Way
In today's episode we discuss the Alter Rebbe's advice on what to do if someone distracts you during your prayers or learning. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 25.Music by
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Episode 339
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23:18
Episode 338 - 1 Cheshva (Leap Year) - Exile Is When the Back Overpowers the Front
In today's episode we discuss how the bad overpowers the good in exile. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 25. Music by Shoshannah.&...
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Episode 338
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13:21
Episode 337 - 30 Tishrei (Leap Year) - Why Is It Important to Say the Words Out Loud When You Pray or Learn Torah?
In today's Tanya we learn why it is important to speak the words out loud when praying or learning Torah. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epsistle 25. Music by
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Episode 337
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10:06
How To Pray - Chapter 11 (Part 3): Have Mercy on Your Soul
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 step four of five of how to prepare oneself t...
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Episode 14
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22:18
Episode 336 - 29 Tishrei (Leap Year) - G-d is One. Creation Is Many. How Is This Possible?
In today's episode we address how it is that G-d's Speech, which is One and Unified, radiates through the four general worlds. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 25. Music by
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Season 4
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Episode 336
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13:53
Episode 335 - 28 Tishrei (Leap Year) - Exile
In today's episode we discuss how G-d's radiance flows down to our world in an exiled state. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 25. Music by
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Episode 335
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21:48
Episode 334 - 27 Tishrei (Leap Year) - What Do We Mean When We Say "G-d Speaks"?
In today's episode we discuss the Kabbalistic understanding of G-d's "Speech".Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 25. Music by Shoshannah...
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Episode 334
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13:41
Episode 333 - 26 Tishrei (Leap Year) - Perpetual Creation
In today's episode we discuss the Alter Rebbe's review of the teaching of the perpetuality of ex nihilo creation according to the Alter Rebbe. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 25. Music by
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Episode 333
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Episode 332- 25 Tishrei (Leap Year) - How to Never Get Angry
In today's episode we discuss the Alter Rebbe's commentary on a teaching of the Ba'al Shem Tov as to why anger is likened to idolatry. Iggeres HaKodesh, Beginning of Epistle 25.Music by
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Season 4
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Episode 332
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15:19
Episode 331- 24 Tishrei (Leap Year) - Embrace Imposter Syndrome
In today's episode we discuss how one must make themselves appear as if they are standing in front of a king while praying. Iggeres HaKodesh, End of Epistle 24.Music by
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Episode 331
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16:46
Episode 330- 23 Tishrei (Leap Year) - The Concert Violinist in the Subway Station
In today's episode we discuss how one should not discuss personal affairs during times of communal prayers. Iggeres HaKodesh, Beginning of Epistle 24. Music by
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Episode 330
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18:37
Episode 329- 22 Tishrei (Leap Year) - The Ignorant Scholar
In today's episode we discuss the importance of learning the halachos of Shabbos specifically with a congregation of 10 (or more) Jews on Shabbos at Mincha time. We also learn about how a person should not separate themselves from the congregat...
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Episode 329
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14:43
Episode 328- 21 Tishrei (Leap Year) - Twilight Learning
In today's episode we discuss the Alter Rebbe's value for the practice of learning Ein Yaakov as well as practical Mitzvos in groups of (at least) 10 Jews on weekdays between Mincha and Ma'ariv prayers. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epist...
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Season 4
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Episode 328
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9:34
Episode 327- 20 Tishrei (Leap Year) - Respect for Sanctity
In today's episode we discuss how upset the Alter Rebbe was when people would speak about frivolous matters before or after praying in synagogue. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 23. Music by
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Episode 327
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Episode 326- 19 Tishrei (Leap Year) - The Angels Can't Handle It
In today's episode we discuss how the Shechina that is drawn down when ten Jews gather together hovers above them, as it is too intense and infinite a radiance to be vested within their souls while the souls are limited by physical bodies. ...
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Episode 326
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Episode 325- 18 Tishrei (Leap Year) - The Value of Subjectivity
In this episode we discuss what is meant by the reward that is granted to an individual who studies Torah on their own. Iggeres HaKodesh, middle of Epistle 23.Music by
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Episode 235
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