Text-Based Tanya

Lesson 20—Text Based Tanya

We begin chapter 12 of Tanya which discusses the Beinoni. What is it that distinguishes a Beinioni from both a Tzaddik and a Rasha?

Lesson 19—Text Based Tanya

Chapter 11 deals with the very wide spectrum of personalities encompassed by the tern "rasha v'tov lo." We also contrast this level with that of the "rasha v'ra lo" who i

Lesson 18—Text Based Tanya

Chapter 10 concludes with a discussion of the "men of ascent"—another way of describing the unique personality of the complete tzaddik.

Lesson 17—Text Based Tanya

We begin Chapter 10 which speaks about two levels of tzaddik—the complete and the incomplete. What is the difference between them? How does a tzaddik regard the selfish g

Lesson 16—Text Based Tanya

In our study of Chapter 9 we are introduced to the parable of the two kings fighting over the small city, which helps us to understand the nature of the conflict between

Lesson 15—Text Based Tanya

In our study of Chapter 8 we delve deeper into an understanding of the spiritual status of that which is halachically forbidden as well as how it affects the person who i

Lesson 14—Text Based Tanya

Concluding chapter 7, we discuss the power of teshuvah to transform past sins into merits. We also discuss how to rectify the spiritual damage caused by the emission of s

Lesson 13—Text Based Tanya

Continuing chapter 7 and discussing how permissible acts require mindfulness in order to be elevated to holiness.

Lesson 12—Text Based Tanya

We begin Chapter 7 and discuss more in depth the idea of the "neutral" kilipah called nogah.

Lesson 11—Text Based Tanya

Learning chapter 6. The composition and modes of expression of the animal soul. The definition of holiness.

Lesson 10—Text Based Tanya

We finish chapter 4 and study all of chapter 5 (yes, it's a very short chapter.)

Lesson 9—Text Based Tanya

Chapter 4 of Tanya. We now learn about the soul's three "garments" of thought, speech and action as modes of expression.

Lesson 8—Text Based Tanya

Chapter 3. The faculties of the G-dly soul.

Lesson 7—Text Based Tanya

End of Chapter 2. How to reconnect with your own G-dly essence. The role of having a relationship with a tzaddik.

Lesson 6—Text Based Tanya

Beginning chapter 2. The origins of the "second soul" or "G-dly soul."

Lesson 5—Text Based Tanya

Finishing Chapter 1. We learn about the doctrine of the "two souls."

Lesson 4—Text Based Tanya

Starting Chapter 1 of Tanya, asking questions about the categories of Tzaddik, Rasha, and Beinoni.

Lesson 3—Text Based Tanya

Finishing the Compiler's Introduction.

Lesson 2—Text Based Tanya

We begin the Compiler's Introduction. How is this book different from other books?

Lesson 1—Text Based Tanya

First class of the new series. We begin with the title page of Tanya.