Link to מאמר PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bl4prP 4LXDEjRICVXlZsmYLg-Dd9Dx7/view?usp=sharing In honor of the 200th anniversary of the מיטעלער רבי's חג הגאולה, on י' כסלו תקפ"ז, we are learning the father מאמר of the פדה בשלום מאמרים - the מיטעלער רבי's פדה בשלום, from his ספר שערי תשובה. We begin with the brief story of the arrest and liberation of י' כסלו, as well as the history of this ספר and מאמר. In פרק א, the מיטעלער רבי offers a fascinating insight into the nature of war: is it a display of distance between the two sides, or is it the moment of ultimate closeness? Why is it that to achieve the desired outcome of total victory one must bond with the enemy? Using this analogy to better understand the battle of the two נפשות, the מיטעלער רבי begins פרק ב describing two forms of Davening - a peaceful one, and a warring one.

Rabbi Manis Friedman is a world-renowned Mashpia, speaker and author known for making Chassidus clear, practical, and uplifting. As dean of Bais Chana, he has inspired countless people to deepen their connection to Torah, mitzvos, and Chassidus. In this conversation, we talk about learning under Reb Yoel how to truly understand Chassidus, the fundamental idea in Tanya and how it answers life's many questions, If Chassidus is a therapy or not, and why the concept of Hashem needing us is a critical idea. Music in this podcast is used with the permission of חב"ד מיוזיק and Shmuel Allouche. https://youtu.be/V8uORRQd3iI?si=hP yakuyQJfSc9DL

Rabbi Levi Jacobson is the Shliach to JRCC of West Thornhill (Ontario, Canada), and a mentor to many fellow Shluchim and Anash. In this conversation, we discuss his recent Siyum on all of the Rebbe's Maamarim, the power in learning them, and how Chassidus identifies his Shlichus. We also discuss some practical steps in learning the Rebbe's Maamarim. Music in this podcast is used with the permission of חב"ד מיוזיק and Shmuel Allouche. https://youtu.be/V8uORRQd3iI?si=hP yakuyQJfSc9DL Click here for this year's Moreh Shiur for the Rebbe's Maamarim by Rabbi Bentzion Pape (mentioned toward the end of the episode).

Building on the explanation of why מצות are called "Hashem's way", the רבי רש"ב emphasizes that Interstate 613 must be a two-way street. Hashem sends down תורה, and we send back our מצות. This happens when our מצות are done, not out of rote, but with self-scrutinization and pushing oneself past the comfort zone. Why is it so important that we mirror back Hashem's Light through our מצות? The first explanation is because that is how we complete the road; the true point of the King coming down to the village is for the village to be raised back to him. When you do a מצוה, specifically when it is hard, you are showing up to the relationship, fulfilling the point of Hashem having given the תורה!

Rabbi Follie Dubov is a Mashpia in Oholei Torah Mesivta, and a renowned teacher and Mashpia in various Crown Heights Mosdos, known for his wide breadth of knowledge in Chassidus and the Rebbe's Torah. In this pre-Yud Shvat conversation, Rabbi Dubov talks about his passion in the Rebbe's Farbrengens, and about Hiskashrus in the form of hearing the Rebbe's voice and immersing oneself in the Rebbe's words. We also discuss the fascinating behind-the-scenes structure of the Rebbe's Maamarim, and the relevance of "Bizbuz Ho'otzros", a central theme in Basi Legani. Music in this podcast is used with the permission of חב"ד מיוזיק and Shmuel Allouche. https://youtu.be/V8uORRQd3iI?si=hP yakuyQJfSc9DL

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel, founder of InsideChassidus.org, is a renowned Mashpia who brings Chassidus to life with clarity, warmth, and depth. Through his teaching at Achei Temimim, Machon L’Yahadus, and the Beis Midrash L’Nashim in 770, he inspires his students with a rich blend of Chassidus, history, and relevant personal insight. In this conversation, Rabbi Paltiel shares his formula in deciphering the underlying message of a given Maamar, while offering fascinating trivia on the varying structure of the Rabeyim's Maamarim. On a practical note, Rabbi Paltiel shares his advice on how one can live with the Chassidus they are learning, as well as an important insight as to the difference between Chassidus and psychotherapy. Get in on the inner scoop of Chassidus with Rabbi Paltiel's Shiurim at https://insidechassidus.org/. Music in this podcast is used with the permission of חב"ד מיוזיק and Shmuel Allouche. https://youtu.be/V8uORRQd3iI?si=hP yakuyQJfSc9DL

Rabbi Gavriel Levin is a Mashpia and Maggid Shiur in Mesivta of Postville (Beis Sholom), renowned for his fascinating Shiurim, Q&A sessions, and the warm connection that he builds with his Bochurim. In this conversation, we discuss his project of gathering Tanya's answers to life's questions, and what he believes is the central point of Tanya. Along the way Rabbi Levin shares beautiful stories of Eltere Chassidim and learning Chassidus, and some relevant Mesholim that he uses for concepts in Chassidus, such as "Memalei" and "Sovev". Music in this podcast is used with the permission of חב"ד מיוזיק and Shmuel Allouche. https://youtu.be/V8uORRQd3iI?si=hP yakuyQJfSc9DL