The Sicha, Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

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Chelek 30 - Vayera 1

Oct 21, 2026

1:16:23

שלושה סימנים של ישראל: רחמים, בושה וחסד בבבלי ובירושלמיThree Signs of Israel: Mercy, Bashfulness, and Kindness in Bavli and YerushalmiThis sichah explores the three defining traits of the Jewish people—mercy, bashfulness, and acts of kindness—as discussed in the Bavli and Yerushalmi. It analyzes their sources, practical differences in halachah, and how these traits reflect the core quality of bittul (self-nullification) in a Jew.

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Chelek 25 - Vayera 3

Oct 19, 2026

30:37

The Deeper Meaning of Circumcision at Eight Days: Yitzchak vs. YishmaelThis sichah explores why Yitzchak's circumcision at eight days is considered superior to Yishmael's at thirteen years. It explains that the covenant of milah at eight days reveals a bond initiated entirely by G-d, not dependent on human effort, making it truly eternal.

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Chelek 30 - Lech Lecha 1

Oct 13, 2026

1:05:39

שלושת המזבחות של אברהם ולקחיהם לעבודת ה'The Three Altars of Avraham and Their Lessons for Divine ServiceThis sichah explores the three altars Avraham built, their connection to the service of offerings, and how each altar represents a stage in Divine service—nourishing, atonement, and self-nullification. It draws lessons for our own service and its connection to the coming Redemption.

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Chelek 25 - Lech 3

Oct 12, 2026

1:05:17

פירוש שם אברהם והלקחים מהשינויThe Meaning of Avraham's Name and the Lessons from the ChangeThis sichah explores Rashi's commentary on the change from Avram to Avraham, analyzing why the letter 'resh' remains in the name and its significance. The sichah also draws lessons for personal growth, emphasizing influencing one's own environment before impacting the wider world.

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Celek 25 - Noach Marcheshvon 7

Oct 7, 2026

1:17:10

Likkutei Sichos Vol. 25 – Noach / Zayin Cheshvanהקשר בין ז' מרחשוון לפרשת נחConnection Between the Seventh of Marcheshvan and Parshas NoachThis shiur discusses the significance of the seventh of Marcheshvan, which follows the Torah portion of Noach. It explores how this day marks a transition from pilgrimage to agricultural work, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling commandments in the physical world as a means to create a dwelling for G-d in the lower…

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Chelek 25 - Noach 3

Oct 5, 2026

1:19:38

Building the WorldWhy did Noach need a command to leave the ark? In the ark there was a peace like the days of Moshiach, so leaving was a descent. The sichah explains that the purpose lies outside the ark: to be fruitful, multiply and fill the world. The lesson: leave one's own four cubits to spread Torah, and fulfill pru urevu without calculations.

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Chelek 30 - Breishis 1

Sep 29, 2026

1:13:35

בריאת העולם בעשרה מאמרות ומשמעותהThe Creation of the World with Ten Utterances and Its ImplicationsThis shiur explores the significance of the world being created with ten utterances, addressing questions about G-d's intentions behind this method of creation. It discusses the balance between retribution for the wicked and reward for the righteous, emphasizing the transformative power of repentance.

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Chelek 25 - Breishis 3

Sep 28, 2026

41:54

הצורך בתיקון בבריאה ותפקיד השבתThe Need for Rectification in Creation and the Role of ShabbatThis shiur explores the concept that everything created requires rectification, as stated in the Midrash. It discusses how this need is inherent to creation itself, not merely a result of Adam's sin, and emphasizes the importance of higher levels of service and repentance as one ascends spiritually.

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Chelek 29 - Beracha - Simchas Torah

Sep 22, 2026

1:17:15

ירושת התורה ושמחת שמחת תורהThe Inheritance of Torah and the Joy of Simchas TorahThis Sicha explores why Vezos HaBerachah is read on Simchas Torah, focusing on the verse 'The Torah that Moses commanded us is the heritage of the congregation of Jacob.' It explains how Torah as an inheritance is tied to teshuvah, joy, and the unbreakable bond between Jews and Torah.

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Chelek 29 - Chag Hasukkos

Sep 15, 2026

1:24:47

שינה בסוכה, מנהג חסידי, הלכה ופנימיות העניןSleeping in the Sukkah: Chassidic Custom, Halacha, and Inner MeaningThis sicha explores the paradox in the conduct of the Previous Rebbe regarding sleeping in the sukkah, delving into Chassidic teachings and halachic perspectives. It clarifies why some refrain from sleeping in the sukkah and how this aligns with both halacha and the inner dimension of the mitzvah.

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Chelek 27 - Achrei 2

Sep 8, 2026

1:13:43

כפרת יום הכיפורים וכפרת השעיר לעזאזל לפי דעת הרמב"םThe Atonement of Yom Kippur and the Scapegoat in Rambam's ViewThis shiur analyzes the Rambam's distinction between the atonement of Yom Kippur and the scapegoat, exploring why the scapegoat can atone for minor sins without repentance while Yom Kippur requires a general movement of teshuvah. The inner dimension of atonement is also discussed.

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Chelek 34 -Aseres Yemei Teshuva

Sep 7, 2026

58:41

The sicha explains the Rambam’s teaching that although teshuvah and prayer are always effective, during the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah they are especially powerful and are accepted immediately.

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Chelek 31 - Shemos 3

Sep 1, 2026

1:34:43

The Three Donkeys of Avrohom, Moshe, and the Melech HaMoshiach

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Chelek 29 - Rosh Hashanah Tishrei 6

Aug 30, 2026

50:58

תפילת חנה, עקרונות הלכתיים, ומהות ראש השנהChana's Prayer, Halachic Principles, and the Essence of Rosh HashanahThis sichah explores why key halachic principles of prayer are derived from Chana's prayer rather than the Patriarchs', the distinction between blessing and prayer, and how Rosh Hashanah centers on arousing G-d's kingship through heartfelt submission and the shofar.

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Chelek 34 - Vayelech 1

Aug 25, 2026

1:07:17

הקהל וכתיבת ספר תורה, זמנן, מטרתן ותפקידן הציבוריHakhel and Writing a Sefer Torah: Their Timing, Purpose, and Communal RoleThis sichah explores why the mitzvos of Hakhel and writing a Sefer Torah are given at the end of the Torah, their distinct purposes—communal inspiration versus individual study—and how both serve to recreate the Sinai experience for every generation. Their relevance continues even without the Beis Hamikdash.

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Chelek 29 - Nitzavim - Vayeloech

Aug 24, 2026

1:13:09

נצבים וילך, עמידה איתנה ותנועה קדימה בעבודת ה'Nitzavim and Vayelech: Standing Firm and Moving Forward in Divine ServiceThis sichah explores the unique connection between the Torah portions Nitzavim and Vayelech, highlighting how both standing firm and moving forward are essential in serving G-d. It explains their relevance to Rosh Hashanah, emphasizing the dual aspects of pleasure and will in Divine service.

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Chelek 34 - Tovo 1

Aug 18, 2026

1:19:21

Likkutei Sichos Vol. 34 – Ki Savo 1ביכורים, חיוב מיידי, ושני אופני הודיהBikkurim, Immediate Obligation, and Two Modes of GratitudeThis sicha analyzes when the mitzvah of Bikkurim becomes obligatory—immediately upon entering the land or only after conquest and division—and connects these views to two forms of gratitude: simple faith and contemplative understanding. It parallels the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe.

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Chelek 29 - Tovo 2

Aug 17, 2026

1:14:36

דיני הרמב"ם של אבנים פגומות במזבח ובבית הבחירהRambam's Laws of Damaged Stones in the Altar and the Chosen HouseThis sichah analyzes the Rambam's laws regarding blemished stones in the altar, ramp, Heichal, and courtyards. It explores whether the measure of disqualification is always 'enough to catch a fingernail' or if, after construction, any blemish invalidates.

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Chelek 34 - Ki Teitzei 1

Aug 12, 2026

2:00:18

Rashi, Rabbeinu Tam, and Rambam on the Prohibition of ShatnezThis shiur explores the disagreement between Rashi, Rabbeinu Tam, and Rambam regarding the Torah prohibition of shatnez—wearing garments of wool and linen. It analyzes whether the prohibition depends on an internal mixture or external combination and draws lessons for personal spiritual service.

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Chelek 29 - Ki Teitzei 3

Aug 10, 2026

59:07

Likkutei Sichos Vol. 29 - Ki Setzei 3 - When Does Hashem Pay the Reward for Mitzvos?If the Torah commands, “You shall pay his wages on that day,” why is the reward for mitzvos deferred until the World to Come? Since all generations share one task—making this world a dwelling for Hashem—the final reward comes only when that work is completed at the Resurrection.

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Chelek 34 - Shoftim 1

Aug 4, 2026

1:13:18

ההבחנה בין שופטים ושוטרים בהלכהThe Distinction Between Judges and Officers in Torah LawThis sichah analyzes Rashi's commentary on the roles of judges and officers, explaining why both are mentioned and how their functions differ. It clarifies why the Torah sometimes requires two types of officers and discusses the spiritual lesson for personal conduct.

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Chelek 29 - Shoftim 3

Aug 3, 2026

1:17:56

Finding Merit Reveals the Hidden GoodWhen every judge immediately finds the accused guilty, it shows that his inner good is too deeply concealed for punishment to bring atonement. When some judges argue in his favor, they reveal that hidden good, enabling the punishment to serve as atonement.

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Chelek 34 - Re'eh Elul

Jul 28, 2026

1:07:30

Increasing Tzedakah in Elul: Its Unique Role in Judgment and MercyThis class explores the special emphasis on increasing tzedakah during Elul, as taught in Likkutei Sichos vol. 34. The Rebbe explains why tzedakah is prioritized in this month, its connection to the Ten Days of Repentance, and how it uniquely prepares us for judgment and crowning G-d as King.

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Chelek 29 - Re'eh 3

Jul 27, 2026

1:32:10

"Not Every Abomination Is Inherent: Rashi on 'Do Not Eat Any Abominable Thing'"Rashi explains that "Do not eat any abominable thing" applies not to foods inherently forbidden, but to cases where the prohibition results from a person's wrongful act. Thus he cites blemishing a firstborn and cooking meat with milk, where the verse adds a prohibition directed at the offender himself.

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Chelek 34 - Eikev 1

Jul 21, 2026

1:17:04

Likutei Sichos Vol. 34 – Eikev 1 – Why Moses Took Hold of the Tablets Before Breaking ThemThis class explores why Moses specifically 'took hold' of the tablets before breaking them, analyzing the legal and spiritual implications regarding ownership, theft, and communal property. It also draws a parallel between the breaking of the tablets and the passing of the righteous.

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Chelek 34 - Av 15

Jul 20, 2026

1:43:54

The Deeper Meaning of Increasing Torah Study from Tu B'AvThis Sicha explores why the Mishnah singles out the fifteenth of Av as a time to increase Torah study at night, examining the unique spiritual quality of nighttime learning and its connection to self-nullification, the fullness of the moon, and preparation for Elul.

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Chelek 34, Voeschanan 1

Jul 14, 2026

1:24:52

Why Rabbi Zeira Sought to Forget the Babylonian TalmudWhy was Rabbi Zeira permitted to fast in order to forget the Babylonian Talmud? The Alter Rebbe explains that forgetting Torah is forbidden because it separates a person from Torah. Rabbi Zeira's goal, however, was the opposite—to attain a deeper and more enduring attachment to Torah through the Jerusalem Talmud.

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Chelek 29, Vaeschanan 3

Jul 13, 2026

1:06:14

Two Forms of Divine RewardRashi’s phrase “to take their reward” refers to a unique reward a person can claim directly in the World to Come. Ordinary mitzvah rewards can exist in this world, while the ultimate reward of resurrection comes from a higher, miraculous Divine light.

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Chelek 34 - Davarim

Jul 8, 2026

1:19:20

Rashi on 'See, I Have Set the Land Before You' – Literal Vision and RedemptionThis class analyzes Rashi's commentary on Devarim 1, exploring why the Torah uses the term 'see' regarding the promise of the Land of Israel, and how this relates to both the Israelites' experience at Horeb and lessons for redemption. The Rebbe explains Rashi's precise wording and its implications.

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Chelek 29 - Shabbas Chazon

Jul 7, 2026

1:15:07

Shabbos Chazon: The Parable of the Garment and the Future Beis HamikdashThis class explores why the future Beis Hamikdash is shown to every person on Shabbos Chazon through the parable of a garment. It explains how each section of the Beis Hamikdash reflects unique holiness, and how this relates to personal Divine service becoming second nature.

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Chelek 28, Matos-Masei

Jul 1, 2026

1:20:34

Why Half of Menashe Received Land East of the JordanThis class explores why Moshe gave half of the tribe of Menashe an inheritance east of the Jordan, even though they did not request it. The Rebbe explains that this act foreshadowed the future expansion of Israel's borders and reflected Menashe's unique spiritual mission.

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Chelek 28, Matos 2

Jun 30, 2026

2:00:52

Why Is the Command “Whoever Kills a Person” Mentioned Only in Parashat Matot? – Rashi’s ExplanationThe essay explains why the law of impurity for one who kills a person appears in Parashat Matot rather than Chukat. Rashi teaches that it is not a new law but a clarification that touching an object connected to a corpse is like touching the corpse itself, with a spiritual lesson on attachment to Torah scholars.

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Chelek 33, Pinchas 2

Jun 23, 2026

1:00:08

The Sons of Korach: The Power of a Hidden Thought of TeshuvahAlthough Korach’s sons helped initiate the rebellion, they experienced a silent thought of repentance while still outwardly participating in it. Rashi explains that this inner teshuvah saved them from destruction, revealing the extraordinary power of even an unseen movement toward God.

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Chelk 33, Pinchas 1

Jun 22, 2026

1:12:07

Pinchas: Living Beyond Nature — The Power of a Life of Mesirus NefeshWhy does the Gemara say that one who sees Pinchas in a dream merits a “wonder”? This talk explains that Pinchas embodied a state of constant mesirus nefesh, beyond ordinary calculation. His life was one of “peleh” — living above nature — a model reflected in the Previous Rebbe’s self-sacrifice and in every Jew’s mission today.

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Chelek 33, 12-13 Tamuz sicha 1

Jun 21, 2026

1:18:55

“HaGomel LaChayavim”: Danger, Elevation, and the Mission of Yud-Beis TammuzBirchas HaNes thanks Hashem for a miracle, while Birchas HaGomel thanks Him for deliverance from danger. Therefore HaGomel speaks of “the undeserving,” expressing humility before Hashem. Even a tzaddik's ordeal serves to elevate him to a higher level and expand his mission.

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Chelek 33, Chukas 1

Jun 17, 2026

55:30

The Eternal Power of Moshe's Red Heifer and Purification from DeathThis class explores why the red heifer is uniquely connected to Moshe Rabbeinu, both in its ritual and its inner meaning. It examines how Moshe's eternal qualities enable true purification from death and how this spiritual power continues in every Jew's service of G-d.

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Chelek 28, Korach 3

Jun 9, 2026

1:26:55

The differences between Kohanim and Lavim

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Chelek 28, Korach 2

Jun 8, 2026

1:40:44

The Crown of Torah as One’s EssenceThe Rambam teaches that Kesser Torah is more than studying Torah. Like the enduring crowns of priesthood and kingship, Torah must become a person's very identity, transforming his essential being.

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Chelek 33, Korach 3

Jun 4, 2026

1:25:39

Giving Terumah from the BestThe Sifrei and Talmud differ on whether giving Terumah from the finest produce is merely an ideal or an obligation. The Rebbe explains that the dispute hinges on whether this requirement is a general enhancement of a mitzvah or a unique law of Terumah itself.

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Chelek 33, Korach 2

Jun 2, 2026

1:48:44

Three Levels of Agency and the Limits of IndependenceThe Rebbe explains Rav Ashi’s view that a non-Jew could theoretically serve as an agent because agency affects the object, not necessarily the sender. The Gemara rejects this, teaching that every form of agency requires a genuine connection between agent and sender.

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Chelek 33, Shelach 1

May 31, 2026

1:17:53

Understanding the Meraglim's Intentions and Moshe's PrayerThe Rebbe explores the seeming contradiction in Rashi's commentary regarding the Meraglim's status when they were sent. Initially, they were deemed righteous, yet Moshe prayed for Yehoshua's protection from their counsel. The Rebbe clarifies that while they were righteous at the outset, Moshe foresaw potential pitfalls.

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Chelek 33, Beha'alosecha 2

May 26, 2026

1:37:21

This sicha explores the obligation of joy on Yom Tov, emphasizing that consuming meat is a key aspect of fulfilling this commandment. The Rebbe analyzes different opinions and the correlation between physical enjoyment and spiritual fulfillment, illustrating how joyous eating enhances both the celebration and the connectedn

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Chelek 33, Beha'alosecha 1

May 25, 2026

1:08:50

Spiritual Insights from Korban PesachThis sicha discusses the differing spiritual and practical aspects between the first and second Passover offerings.

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Chelek 28, Sivan 12

May 19, 2026

1:42:22

Bringing Festival Korbanos During the Weekday

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Chelek 28, Naso 3

May 17, 2026

1:52:59

The Unique Mitzvah of Carrying the Aron

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Chelek 28, Erev Chag Hashavuos

May 11, 2026

1:40:41

Erev Chag HaShavuos - Erev Matan Torah Building the Mizbeach in the Midbar

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Chelek 33, Bamidbar 1

May 5, 2026

1:48:11

לקוטי שיחות חלק ל״ג, במדבר א׳Likkutei Sichos, Vol. 33, Bamidbar I - Counting Beyond Number: The Unique Status of LeviThe Rebbe explains Rashi’s two views on counting Levi, revealing deeper levels of Divine service—from measured mitzvos to boundless mesiras nefesh. True connection to Hashem transcends limitation, reflecting Levi’s unique role beyond number.

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Chelek 27, Bechukosei 3

Apr 26, 2026

1:23:49

Three Levels of GivingThe Rebbe explains three levels of giving: measured charity, giving beyond a fifth for another’s need, and giving everything when the soul itself is at stake. These reflect stages in avodas Hashem and lead to the ultimate request—that Hashem redeem us from Golus with the complete Geulah.

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Chelek 27, Behar 2

Apr 24, 2026

1:32:07

Behar: What Will We Eat? The Wise Son and the Blessing of ShemittahWhy does the Torah ask, “What will we eat?” The Rebbe explains this is not a question of doubt, but of the wise son seeking understanding. Shemittah teaches that Hashem’s blessing can transcend nature, and even a weak generation can bring the Geulah.

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Chelek 32, Emor 2

Apr 20, 2026

1:16:00

The Omer and Shtei HaLechem: Order and Meaning

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