This class was presented on Wednesday, 22 Teves, 5785, January 22, 2025, Parshas Vaera, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.

Cracking the Code of Darkness: How the Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe Changed the World

Basi L'gani 5725 #5

Life Is Beautiful: The Revolution of Chassidus on Tzimtzum/Abandonment

This class was presented on Tuesday, 21 Teves, 5785, January 21, 2025, Parshas Vaera, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
This fourth class in the series on the discourse of Basi Legani, presented by the Rebbe on 10 Shevat 5725 (1965), explores the four views in Kabbalah on the Tzimtzum, the concealment of the Divine as the prerequisite of creation, and the view of the Alter Rebbe that in the True Essence, there was no concealment or withdrawal of any sort.&nbsp;

For Hashem, All Remains Undefined, Infinite Oneness; But the Entire Point was Fusion and Embodiment, So We Need to Work It Out Within Ourselves

Basi L'gani 5725 #4

The Grand Tzimtzum Debate—and the View of the Alter Rebbe

This class was presented on Sunday, 19 Teves, 5785, January 19, 2025, Parshas Vaera, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.

How the Baal Shem Tov and Maggid Transformed Our Perception of The Blockages and Darkness in Our Lives

Basi L'Gani 5725 #3

If You Choose to See It All As Light -- It Is All Light

This class was presented on Friday, 17 Teves, 5785, January 17, 2025, Parshas Shemos, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
This is the second class in a series on the discourse Basi Legani by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, presented at the Farbrengen of 10 Shevat 5725 (1965). This class explores the meaning of the words in the Zohar, &ldquo;The infinite light extends downward to no limit and upward to no end,&rdquo; as teaching us three distinct ideas about the Divine light creating the universe: 1. The expression of the Divine is infinite like its source. The infinite oneness is manifested and expressed in the lowest places of existence. 3. The infinite light is manifested even in the most profound darkness and concealment.
We discuss the secret of Tzimtzum and the metaphor of the Black Hole. We also explain the difference between the Rambam and Aristotle and why surrendering control is the key to all growth. The class discusses the purpose of creation as articulated by the Alter Rebbe, and why we must not be afraid of the darkness and concealment in our lives.

When Your Brain Is Going Mad Because It Refuses to Surrender Control, That’s Your Moment of Rebirth

Basi L'Gani 5725 #2

We Have No Answers for the Pain, But We Can Experience the Gushing Love Flowing from the Essence

This class was presented on Thursday, 16 Teves, 5785, January 16, 2025, Parshas Shemos, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
This is the first class in a series on the discourse Basi Legani by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, presented at the Farbrengen of 10 Shevat 5725 (1965). This class explores the purpose of creation, how we revolutionize the world, what it takes to win the war against falsehood and darkness, and how the King splurges the most profound secrets and treasures to win the battle.&nbsp;
We tell the story of the Rebbe explaining the game of chess to world chess champion Sam Reshevsky and how the Alter Rebbe assuaged the ire of Reb Pinchas of Koritz for spreading Chassidus. Why did the Vilna Gaon oppose Chassidus? What was the reason for the Baal Shem Tov revealing Chassidus?

Only the Pawns Can Become Queens: It Is the Foot Soldiers Who Receive All the Treasures

Basi L'Gani 5725 #1

Grinding Up the Crown Jewel -- Why Did Hashem Reveal the Most Profound Secrets to Our Generation?

This class will be presented on Friday, 9 Shvat, 5785, February 7, 2025, Parshas Beshalach, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.

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Friday, February 7, 7:45 am ET

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