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| This class takes an in-depth look at the central teaching of the Baal Shem Tov regarding divine providence.
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| This class outlines the great importance and centrality of joy and happiness in our service of G-d.
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| This class provides an in-depth analysis of the optimum and ideal approach to performing mitzvot; beyond personal reward.
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| A comprehensive analysis of the complex issue of free choice; the need for free choice and its reconciliation with divine providence and G-d’s all encompassing knowledge.
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| This class gives us the Chassidic perspective on the purpose of human suffering and the ideal way to react to it.
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| This class illuminates the integral role of a Rebbe and his relationship to the people.
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| Love, fear, and compassion for G-d can and should be directed towards the part of G-d within us, the soul which is a literal piece of G-d from above. This is how we should relate to our fellow Jews.
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| What is sanctity, where do we find it, how do we create it and what does it do for us?
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| Chassidus stresses the permanent, eternal G-dliness of the Jewish soul: A piece of G-d from above, separated momentarily, only to come together again more deeply than before. That’s the beginning of Jewish life; it is the modeh ani of the morning.
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| Sometimes we do things out of inspiration, something moves us – love, hate or compassion – to act on these feelings. Other times we do what must be done objectively; this behavior comes out of humility.
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| This class emphasizes the special quality of speech which is the ultimate expression of the soul as explained in Chassidic thought.
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| Chassidus empower's us to change the nature of our middos – character traits.
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| This class describes the differences in approach between the Chassidic and Mussar movements.
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| This class presents a comprehensive analysis of the natural and the miraculous; a tzaddik’s special power to reach into the supernatural to alter nature.
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| This class defines what the teachings of Kabbalah really are and introduces some extraordinary lofty insights on the Kabbalah and its development.
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| This class explains many Kabbalistic concepts about the spiritual secrets of creation that are elucidated in the teachings of Chassidut.
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| This class discusses the kabbalistic and spiritual meaning of garments which are the source to physical clothing; this sheds light on the Torah laws relating to dress.
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| An in-depth look at the spiritual significance of Hebrew names; the channel of life-force contained in every being.
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| The nigun, chassidic song, is a central component in the service of G-d; often wordless melodies intended to stir and express the soul.
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| The great importance in telling stories of miracles performed by tzaddikim.
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