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Lessons in Tanya

Transform your commute into a spiritual awakening. Join us for an engaging exploration of one of Jewish mysticism"s most profound texts, made completely accessible for modern listeners. Each episode features two dynamic voices diving deep into another chapter of the Tanya, bringing ancient wisdom to life through contemporary conversation and relatable insights. What makes this different? We"ve eliminated the language barrier entirely. No Hebrew phrases to stumble over, no untranslated terms to

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Chapter Thirteen: The Battle Within

Lessons in Tanya ·

2025/06/09

Explore the complex spiritual reality of the individual described as "intermediate," delving into how this level is characterized not by balancing good and bad actions, but by an unrelenting internal struggle to prevent evil impulses from manifesting in thought, speech, or deed. Their physical being is dedicated solely to sacred study and fulfilling divine commands. Discover why ancient wisdom states such individuals are "judged by both" good and evil

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00:43:34

Chapter Twelve: The Intermediate Person

Lessons in Tanya ·

2025/06/09

This episode explores the profound definition of the Intermediate Man, a spiritual level distinct from both the perfectly righteous person and the wicked person. Unlike the wicked person, in whom evil overcomes good leading to sin, the Intermediate Man is one whose practical conduct—their thought, speech, and action—is dictated solely by the good of the divine soul, completely avoiding sin. Sources state that an Intermediate Man has never committed a

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00:31:38

Chapter Eleven: The Wicked Person

Lessons in Tanya ·

2025/06/08

Defining the Wicked Person in Tanya Chapter 11 This chapter of Tanya defines the wicked person, presenting them as the opposite of the righteous person. The fundamental characteristic is that the animal soul overpowers the divine soul. The discussion distinguishes between two main categories: the wicked person who possesses some good, and the wicked person who possesses only evil. In the former, the good within the divine soul is overwhelmed and nullified

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00:24:38

Chapter Ten: The Complete and Incomplete Righteous...

Lessons in Tanya ·

2025/06/08

Explore the nature of a righteous person, defined as one who vanquishes their animal soul and transforms its evil into good. The sources outline two primary categories: the "complete righteous person", also known as the "righteous person who knows only good", who has entirely transformed the evil of their animal soul to good, and the "incomplete righteous person", or "righteous person who knows evil", who retains some vestige of evil. These distinctions

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00:17:04

Chapter Nine: The Inner Battle of Souls

Lessons in Tanya ·

2025/06/06

This podcast episode explores the profound inner conflict described in Chapter 9 of Tanya, focusing on the battle between an individual's two souls: the animal soul and the divine soul. The animal soul, rooted in mundane desires like lust and anger, primarily resides in the left ventricle of the heart, from where its passions spread throughout the body, even influencing the brain to scheme for their fulfillment. In contrast, the divine soul's abode is in

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00:31:55

Chapter Eight: Forbidden Foods, Permissible...

Lessons in Tanya ·

2025/06/06

This podcast episode explores the spiritual roots of different aspects of life, particularly the distinction between things that are permissible and those that are forbidden. It explains that forbidden actions and substances are inherently "bound". Even if consumed or done unknowingly and with the intention of serving the Creator, their vital energy cannot ascend to holiness. This inability to ascend is because their energy is held captive by entirely

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00:35:08

Chapter Seven: The Spiritual Source of Permissible...

Lessons in Tanya ·

2025/06/06

This podcast episode explores the spiritual source of the animal soul and permissible, mundane aspects of existence, explaining that they originate from a spiritual category sometimes called "Shell that shines," which contains a mixture of good and evil. Unlike truly forbidden things which come from entirely unclean sources, permissible actions, words, and thoughts that are not performed with the specific intention of serving the Creator are also

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00:52:04

Chapter Six: The Divine and Animal Souls

Lessons in Tanya ·

2025/06/06

This episode explores the nature of the animal soul, explaining its complete parallelism to the divine soul in having ten powers—three intellectual and seven emotional—and three forms of expression through thought, speech, and action. However, the animal soul's core substance is spiritual impurity, acting as a "shell" that conceals the divine life force within creation. This concealing force is categorized into two types: one that contains some good,

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00:37:08

Chapter Five: Torah Study

Lessons in Tanya ·

2025/06/06

This episode explores the extraordinary power of studying religious law and divine wisdom, explaining why this spiritual practice is considered superior to other religious observances. Unlike performing actions or speaking prayers, which primarily create a connection with the Divine that surrounds and envelops the soul like a garment, deeply understanding and comprehending divine wisdom allows that wisdom to enter within the soul, becoming an inner source

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00:28:07

Chapter Four: The Soul's Garments; Thought, Speech,...

Lessons in Tanya ·

2025/06/06

This podcast episode explores the concept of the divine soul's three "garments" or instruments of expression: thought, speech, and action. These expressions allow the soul's intellect and emotions to manifest, much like clothing reveals the wearer's qualities. When an individual dedicates these three expressions to spiritual practices, they effectively "clothe" their entire soul in these divine precepts. This involves actively fulfilling physical

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00:24:57

Chapter Three: The Soul's Faculties, Intellect and...

Lessons in Tanya ·

2025/06/06

This episode explores the faculties of the human soul, explaining how its ten powers, which correspond to divine manifestations, are categorized into intellectual and emotional attributes. We delve into the three intellectual powers: wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. These intellectual faculties are revealed as the 'mothers' and source of emotions such as love and fear of G-d, meaning emotions derive from them. The discussion highlights how wisdom

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00:45:33

Chapter Two: The Uniquely Jewish Soul

Lessons in Tanya ·

2025/06/06

This episode delves into profound concepts of human nature and spiritual identity, beginning with the heavenly oath administered to every person before birth: to be righteous, but also to consider oneself wicked, even if the world sees you as righteous. This presents a paradox, as feeling wicked might hinder joyful service of G-d, while not being perturbed by wickedness could lead to irreverence. The discussion explores nuanced definitions of spiritual

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00:27:57

Chapter One: Righteous, Wicked, and the Intermediate

Lessons in Tanya ·

2025/06/06

This episode delves into the profound spiritual journey of the soul, beginning with a heavenly promise administered before birth: “Be righteous and be not wicked; and even if the whole world judging you by your actions tells you that you are righteous, regard yourself as wicked.”. This powerful statement raises significant questions, including the apparent contradiction with the instruction not to consider oneself wicked, and the challenge of serving the

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00:54:17

Introduction to the Tanya: Core Teachings and...

Lessons in Tanya ·

2025/06/05

This podcast episode delves into Tanya, a foundational text also known as "The Book of the Intermediates", originally titled "A Compilation of Teachings" by its author, the Alter Rebbe. The book is deeply rooted in a verse emphasizing the accessibility of fulfilling divine commandments through thought, speech, and action, and more profoundly, through developing love and awe of G-d. It elucidates both a "lengthy" path of contemplation and a "brief" path of

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