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Judaism: 3 Layers, 3 Perspectives

Why Did the Rabbi Skip Shul on Yom Kippur?

1 hr 5 min

Class Summary:

This is a text based class, learning a sicha in Likkutei Sichos vol. 4, and is the second class in this series. It was presented on Parshas Vayeilech, 7 Tishrei, 5782, September 13, 2021, live from his home in Monsey, NY.

The class explores three dimensions of Yom Kippur, mirroring three layers of Judaism: Torah, Teshuvah, and Yechidah. Connecting through Mitzvos; the Intrinsic Connection; and the Oneness which Transcends Connection

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    שלמה -3 years ago

    In regard to the beautiful shiurim of the three levels of Tesuva, I thought the Rab would appreciate this source.

    הכתב והקבלה ויקרא (פרשת אחרי מות) פרק טז פסוק ל
    יכפר עליכם לטהר. הוסיף לשון טהרה אחר כפרה, יורה שיש בתשובה הכח להפוך הזדונות כזכיות, כי יש בלשון טהרה שתי כוונות, האחת הסרת הלכלוך והפסולת, כמו זהב טהור, מטהר כסף, שענינם מזוקק מן הסיג שהוסר ממנו הפסולת, והשנית זריחת זהר ובהירות (גלאנץ) כמו עצם השמים לטהר. השבת מטהרו (תהלים פ"ט) שפירושם זהרורית צחצוח ובהירות, ומשתי טהרות אלה דבר הכתוב, אמר מכל חטאתיכם לפני ה' תטהרו, אם אתם תשתדלו להטהר ולהסיר מכם כל סיג החטאים וחלאת הפשעים אז ביום הזה יכפר עליכם לטהר אתכם, כלומר וכפר ויקנח חטאתיכם ויסיר לכלוכם, ועוד יוסיף שהמלוכלך בעצמו יתהפך להיות מצוחצח לאור זהיר ובהירות שהזדון עצמו יתהפך לזכות.

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    SteveR -3 years ago

    Kudos

    Very very good shiur. רפואה שלמה בקרוב

    גמר חתימה טובה 

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    Yona -3 years ago

    Text in Hebrew ?

    An amazing shiur. Very inspiring. 

    Thank you!

    Is it possible to have the text of the maamar in Hebrew ?

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    Adam F. -3 years ago

    A Layman's Notes

    This website can please feel free to delete the following brief notes, which are no substitute for R. YYJ's thoughts and elaboration:

    • R. YYJ (may he have a speedy return to full health) continues to teach a Sicha from the Rebbe dated Tishrei 1962, explaining a passage in Tractate Shavuos 13a that establishes how Yom Kippur itself effects kapara.
    • The Rebbe teaches how there are three levels of relationship between a Jew and Hashem. There's (1) a contractual relationship where a person accepts the yoke of heaven and performs mitsvos. There's (2) a perceptible underlying relationship that survives the breakdown of the above contractual relationship, causing a person who is alienated from his religious calling to feel unsettled. But then there's (3) a third level of oneness with Hashem based on one's inner core.
    • The last-mentioned relationship of "yechida" is permanent and not impacted by behaviours or attitudes. It is not subject to teshuva or correction.
    • Yom Kippur allows a person to recognize this last relationship and to appreciate his or her oneness with Heaven - a relationship free from distractions and brokenness.

       

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    Yocheved Schwartz -3 years ago

    thank you so much Rabbi Y.Y.! The shiur and the story of my dear father ע"ה was told so beautifully! May we continue to see the beauty in ourselves and others. You inspire me on a daily basis!

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Chassidus: Likkutei Sichos Yom Kippur #2

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Dedicated in loving memory of the unforgettable lover of the Jewish people, Rabbi Ronnie Greenwald, Refael ben Yehoshua Falik (yartzeit 10 Shevat, 5776).

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