Mayan Yisroel Daily Tanya

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Tanya 22 Tevet Chapter 14b

Jan 11, 2026

9:58

True you cant decide to be a Tzaddik. but there is virtue is seeking to think like a Tzaddik. To actually meditate on Hashem being the true reality and the world being fake. And to think of how lowly materialism is. Just like a tzaddik and to experience an inking of the joy of freedom from materialism

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Tanya 21 Tevet - Chapter 14a

Jan 9, 2026

12:35

To be a Benoni is in your reach - Every person has free choice to control their thought speech and action. But you don't have free choice to control what goes on inside you. Hashem created you either a Tzaddik or Rasha. But that's ok. There is nothing wrong with having the internal challenge. It's actually even more virtuous! The issue is only if you succumb. So how do you stay a Benoni?

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Tanya 20 Tevet Chapter 13c

Jan 9, 2026

8:16

Is the Benoni authentic or a faker? Because he's not a tzaddik - he's one day up and one day down. So what is he? This is about how a Benoni discovers his authentic self

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Tanya 19 Tevet Chapter 13b

Jan 8, 2026

10:59

This is why Rabba thought he might be a Benoni. Because its entirely possible that you never transgress in thought speech and action. But do you ever really know what's going on in your subconscious. It's better to be on the safe side and always remain alert

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Tanya 18 Tevet Chapter 13a

Jan 7, 2026

9:22

היה בעיניך *כרשע*Thinking you are a tzadik is dangerous. Because if you rest on your laurels, the negative energy lurking inside you can easily override you. Rather always consider yourself LIKE a Rasha, so that you never take for granted. Its ok for the benoni to constantly have to struggle to stay holy

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Tanya 17 Tevet - Chapter 12d

Jan 6, 2026

9:20

Yosef harbored no ill feelings towards his brothers. On the contrary he repaid them with good. The Benoni feels the urge for revenge but responds like Yosef. He operates this way in al aspects of his life

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Tanya 16 Tevet Chapter 12c

Jan 5, 2026

7:32

In the internal battle of our souls - Even if you control your thought speech and action don't think you are a Tzaddik - never take it for granted. Assume you could fall into avera at any given time. Because the enemy could well be intact in the deeper part of you, in your actual intellect and emotions. The moment you take it for granted, he can overrun and conquer you

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Tanya 15 Teves Chapter 12b

Jan 4, 2026

7:11

The brain controls the heart and the only reason we ever do bad is because we're not thinking straight. The Benoni is someone who is always thinking straight.

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Tanya 14 Tevet Chapter 12a

Jan 2, 2026

7:25

Enter the hero of Tanya - the Benoni. He never transgresses - neither in thought, nor speech, nor action. But it's not natural to him. He struggles to not fall. Hence he is not a tzaddik. The Benoni is like the addict who knows - once an addict always an addict. That recognition is what keeps him sober.

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Tanya 13 Tevet Chapter 11

Jan 2, 2026

11:24

We introduce the Rasha, the challenged Jew. He falls and he rises. The very fact that he succumbs to his Yetzer hara means he is being energized by klipa at the moment. If he has an internal war and good prevails at times he is a Rasha vetov lo. If good never prevails he is a Rasha vera lo. But even then there is no such thing as a Jew without hope. It's important to know if you are a tzaddik or a Rasha. If you are the latter you must constantly be on the lookout and accept your faults, knowing you have what to work on.

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Tanya 11 Teves - Chapter 10a

Dec 31, 2025

8:12

What's the definition of a Tzaddik? 2 levels: the complete or incomplete Tzaddik

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Tanya 10 Teves Chapter 9b

Dec 30, 2025

18:12

It's so empowering to know that there are 2 distinct parts to you. Each one wants full control of the body. The G-dly soul wants the Animal soul to be dominated by it. And vice versa. But deep down the animal soul actually wants the G-dly soul to win. The analogy of the promiscuous woman of the holy Zohar

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Tanya 9 Teves Chapter 9a

Dec 29, 2025

12:16

The 2 souls meet. How to tell the difference if you are operating with your G-dly or animal soul. Does it originate in the brain and extend to the heart or vice versa?

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Tanya 8 Teves Chapter 8b

Dec 28, 2025

15:55

What happens when you talk idle chatter and what happens when you learn secular studies?

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Daily Tanya 7 Teves Chapter 8a

Dec 28, 2025

11:31

We discuss the spiritual implications of consuming non-kosher or improperly certified foods, emphasizing that such foods remain "klipa" and cannot be elevated to holiness, even if consumed unintentionally. The kashrus status is critical. Only kosher food can be elevated. While eating and even enjoying food is part of serving G-d, it is only if done with purpose and awareness of its spiritual impact.

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Daily Tanya 6 Teves Chapter 7c

Dec 26, 2025

11:51

We focus on the unique case of Zara Levatala, which is assur and trapped in the 3 Klipos. However, regular tshuva is sufficient to elevate Zara Levatala, unlike other asur activities that require extreme tshuva,. The reason is because it lacks a recipient who is holding down the Klipa energy. While it is a more severe avera, it is actually easier to do teshuva. Also saying Shema before sleep serves as a powerful protection. Not so when illicit relationships result in birthing a mamzer (illegitimate child), then it it virtually impossible to fully repair the damage through teshuva.

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Daily Tanya 5 Tevet Chapter 7B

Dec 25, 2025

14:51

אסור = "Tied Down"by negative forces and cannot be elevatedמותר = "untied" and has the potential to be sanctified"Indulging in Muttar foods gluttonously can lead to the energy of those foods being captured by negative klippotBut through teshuva kosher foods have the potential to be redirected towards holiness, while foods that are definitively אסור cannot be elevated.

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Daily Tanya 4 Teves Chapter 7a

Dec 24, 2025

13:29

The G-dly soul focuses on Divine activities. The vital soul is self-focused. Today we discuss the neutral Klipa, or shell, and the potential for elevating mundane activities to holiness through proper intention and purpose. Neutral activities in life can be directed towards either negative or positive outcomes, with examples illustrating how even seemingly secular actions like comedy and food consumption can be used to enhance spiritual understanding and achieve greater holiness.

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Tanya Chapter 6b - 3 Teves

Dec 23, 2025

15:14

When actions are driven by self-interest rather than Divine Will, they become attached to the negative force of Klipa, which is not inherently evil but conceals the Divine energy. Klipa is divided into two levels: completely evil and neutral, with the neutral type being more prevalent in human actions. We have the power to either bring forth divine energy or negative energy into the world, depending on our intentions and actions.

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Tanya Chapter 6 - 2 Tevet

Dec 23, 2025

14:28

The opposition soul - the choice between following ego-driven systems or focusing on G-d's will and what that means - Tanya Chapter 6Daily Tanya Grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/G2IuuszGnbSJPmFqfQzrRx

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Tanya Chapter 5 - 1 Tevet

Dec 22, 2025

13:13

Today's Tanya: Torah study enables a person to fuse with G-d through intellectual understanding. Torah is internal food for the soul, contrasted with mitzvahs which function as external garments - Tanya Chapter 5Daily Tanya Grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/G2IuuszGnbSJPmFqfQzrRx

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Tanya Chapter 5 - 30 Kislev

Dec 22, 2025

10:48

A profound explanation of why Jews must study Torah, particularly Gemara, despite its complex and seemingly abstract nature. Through intellectual engagement with Torah, one can achieve a unique form of unity with G-d that is impossible through emotional or spiritual means alone. The process of learning Torah involves a "grasping" of Divine wisdom, where the learner's intellect becomes enveloped by and ultimately unites with the Divine intellect that is encoded in Torah. This intellectual union is the only way to truly connect with G-d, as emotional or physical connections remain distant from the divine. The purpose of Torah study is not merely to understand mitzvahs or legal rulings, but to unite with the Divine.Tanya Chapter 5

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Tanya Chapter 4 - 29 Kislev

Dec 22, 2025

12:49