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Iggeres HaT’shuva: Chapter Nine, Tammuz 25, 5775

Iggeres HaT’shuva: Chapter Nine, Tammuz 25, 5775

Here the Alter Rebbe explains that higher level t’shuva (t’shuva ilaa) is a result of fixing things at their root. For example: the sin associated with young men “nicks” the mind, the correction and the t’shuva is to become engrossed in learning Torah (which comes from Chochma of Aztilus) and to double the quantity. Like kissing, where the breath of one united with the other, when we learn, our minds think G-d’s thoughts, our mouths speak G-d’s words etc. The…

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Iggeres HaT’shuva: End of Chapter Eight, Shabbos Mevorchim Chodesh Menachem Ov, Tammuz 24, 5775

Iggeres HaT’shuva: End of Chapter Eight, Shabbos Mevorchim Chodesh Menachem Ov, Tammuz 24, 5775

Previously, the Alter Rebbe explained to us how t’shuva tattoh (lower level t’shuva) is done. Now that the t’shuva tattoh is done and the clouds have been cleared,” we can engage in t’shuva i’la’ah (higher level t’shuva). This happens through becoming emotionally engaged in learning Torah, which is a woundrous union between G-d and Jew. The this emotional state during intimacy with G-d is a result of binah (analysis and contemplation) and is also results in the return of the…

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Iggeres HaT’shuva: End of Chapter 7, Tammuz 22, 5775

Iggeres HaT’shuva: End of Chapter 7, Tammuz 22, 5775

So imagine you never did any aveira worthy of death from beis din or being cut-off…The little things we ignore in our relationship to Hashem add up. The little fibers of the 613 strand rope connecting us with G-d become severed weakening the experience. Realizing that we have distanced ourselves from Hashem will motivate to move forward.

Iggeres HaT’shuva: End of Chapter Four, Tammuz 16, 5775

Iggeres HaT’shuva: End of Chapter Four, Tammuz 16, 5775

So far the Alter Rebbe explained how Hashem has 10 faculties (sfiros) which He chose to create and manage all of existence. The Alter Rebbe also explained how these 10 faculties (sfiros) are manifest in the four letters of His name, Havaye. Today the Alter Rebbe explains:  Since: a. Our soul was breathed into us by G-d (Havaye). b. One who exhales, does so from within. Then: c. Our soul contains the same 10 faculties that Havaye has (“hamavdil havdolos l’ein…

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Iggeres HaT’Shuva: Beginning of Chapter Four; Tammuz 18, 5776

Iggeres HaT’Shuva: Beginning of Chapter Four; Tammuz 18, 5776

Everything we mentioned earlier about fasting/ tzedoko is with regards to achieving wholeness of atonement and polishing of the soul. Like the olah offering, these things are to appease Hashem and restore the closeness/willingness in the relationship. T’shuva is returning to Hashem wholeheartedly. In kabbalistic terminology, t’shuva means, toshuv hei, or returning the “hei.” In Hashem’s name, Havaye, there is the final or lower “hei” and the first or higher “hei.” Returning the lower “hei” is called “t’shuva tattoh,” and…

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Iggeres HaT’Shuva: End of Chapter Three; Tammuz 12, 5775

Iggeres HaT’Shuva: End of Chapter Three; Tammuz 12, 5775

Any person, if they want to be closer to Hashem will try to do the appropriate amount of fasts required do correct the damage caused by sin. Depending on one’s physical ability, one can fast in the winter, when the days are a shorter. One can do half-day fasts: one fasts 168 half-day fasts to accomplish 84 regular fasts (for the sin associated with young men). One can even eat in the morning, before daylight (provided one decided so before…

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