Learning the Daily Shiur Chumash Yesterday (Chof Hei Shevat), in Hayoim Yoim, the Rebbe brings a letter from the Frierdiker Rebbe about the importance of saying the daily Shiur Chumash and Tehillim, [Shiur Tanya didn’t exist at the time the letter was written], stressing that it is so important that it effects the person saying, their children AND grandchildren. Three…
We are now in the final two weeks before Yud Shevat, so this week I hope we can; Learn a Ma’amor Baal Peh. Since the founding of Chassidus Chaba”d, Chassidim were encouraged to have a few Ma’amorim in ‘their head’. Something they could always revert to when necessary. (Actually it was more than encouraged; it was one of the foundational…
The fundamental practical component, separating the Shita of the Alter Rebbe from all other Talmidei Hamagid, is Hisbonenus. In fact in the early days, our holy Derech was called ‘Shitas Hahisbonenus’. Hisbonenus is an art that everyone can learn. And though as in all matters for some it is easier than others, nevertheless everyone is capable of it. I would…