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Rabbi Yaakov Wagner is the Menahel in Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim in Morristown, New Jersey.In this conversation, Rabbi Wagner shares his discovery of Chassidus growing up in a Litvishe Yeshiva, the balance between learning through immersion vs. independent discovery and why those are both important.Gleaning from the process of how a Tiferes Bochur grows in his learning of Chassidus, Rabbi Wagner demonstrates how someone who grew up learning Chassidus could, and must, rediscover the relevance of Chassidus in his own, personal life as well.Music in this podcast is used with the permission of חב"ד מיוזיק and Shmuel Allouche. https://youtu.be/V8uORRQd3iI?si=hP_yakuyQJfSc9DL
Rabbi Avrohom Glick is a mashpia and Educator sent by theRebbe to Melbourne Australia. For over 55 years he was a teacher, principal and beloved mashpia, inspiring thousands with his clear explanation and personal example.In this conversation, we talk about the Alter Rebbe's famous Moshol of "Hamelech Basadeh", the Rebbe's revolution in the Moshol, and how it brings out Chassidus's core philosophy of Dirah Batachtonim, for the Avodah of the entire year.Music in this podcast is used with the permission of חב"ד מיוזיק and Shmuel Allouche. https://youtu.be/V8uORRQd3iI?si=hP_yakuyQJfSc9DL
Rabbi Gavriel Levin is a Mashpia and Maggid Shiur in Mesivta of Postville (Beis Sholom), renowned for his fascinating Shiurim, Q&A sessions, and the warm connection that he builds with his Bochurim.In this conversation, we discuss his project of gathering Tanya's answers to life's questions, and what he believes is the central point of Tanya.Along the way Rabbi Levin shares beautiful stories of Eltere Chassidim and learning Chassidus, and some relevant Mesholim that he uses for concepts in Chassidus, such as "Memalei" and "Sovev". Music in this podcast is used with the permission of חב"ד מיוזיק and Shmuel Allouche. https://youtu.be/V8uORRQd3iI?si=hP_yakuyQJfSc9DL
Rabbi Gershon Avtzon is the founder and Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati, as well as a noted lecturer and author.In this conversation, Rabbi Avtzon recalls his days in Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto with Rabbi Akiva Wagner, and reflects on Rabbi Wagner's values that shaped Rabbi Avtzon's vision in his own subsequent opening of a Yeshiva.In this Farbrengen-style conversation, Rabbi Avtzon also shares some stories that gave him an appreciation for the power of Chassidus, and elaborates on the light of Chassidus that infuses the way we live.Music in this podcast is used with the permission of חב"ד מיוזיק and Shmuel Allouche. https://youtu.be/V8uORRQd3iI?si=hP_yakuyQJfSc9DL
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel, founder of InsideChassidus.org, is a renowned Mashpia who brings Chassidus to life with clarity, warmth, and depth. Through his teaching at Achei Temimim, Machon L’Yahadus, and the Beis Midrash L’Nashim in 770, he inspires his students with a rich blend of Chassidus, history, and relevant personal insight.In this conversation, Rabbi Paltiel shares his formula in deciphering the underlying message of a given Maamar, while offering fascinating trivia on the varying structure of the Rabeyim's Maamarim. On a practical note, Rabbi Paltiel shares his advice on how one can live with the Chassidus they are learning, as well as an important insight as to the difference between Chassidus and psychotherapy.Get in on the inner scoop of Chassidus with Rabbi Paltiel's Shiurim at https://insidechassidus.org/.Music in this podcast is used with the permission of חב"ד מיוזיק and Shmuel Allouche. https://youtu.be/V8uORRQd3iI?si=hP_yakuyQJfSc9DL
Rabbi Manis Friedman is a world-renowned Mashpia, speaker and author known for making Chassidus clear, practical, and uplifting. As dean of Bais Chana, he has inspired countless people to deepen their connection to Torah, mitzvos, and Chassidus.In this conversation, we talk about learning under Reb Yoel how to truly understand Chassidus, the fundamental idea in Tanya and how it answers life's many questions, If Chassidus is a therapy or not, and why the concept of Hashem needing us is a critical idea.Music in this podcast is used with the permission of חב"ד מיוזיק and Shmuel Allouche. https://youtu.be/V8uORRQd3iI?si=hP_yakuyQJfSc9DL
Rabbi Levi Jacobson is the Shliach to JRCC of West Thornhill (Ontario, Canada), and a mentor to many fellow Shluchim and Anash.In this conversation, we discuss his recent Siyum on all of the Rebbe's Maamarim, the power in learning them, and how Chassidus identifies his Shlichus. We also discuss some practical steps in learning the Rebbe's Maamarim.Music in this podcast is used with the permission of חב"ד מיוזיק and Shmuel Allouche. https://youtu.be/V8uORRQd3iI?si=hP_yakuyQJfSc9DLClick here for this year's Moreh Shiur for the Rebbe's Maamarim by Rabbi Bentzion Pape (mentioned toward the end of the episode).
Rabbi Noam Wagner is the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Gedola Lubavitch of South Africa and Yeshivas Kayitz South Africa, internationally renown for his passionate Farbrengens and Shiurim.In this conversation, we discuss his story as a young boy being intrigued by Chassidus, what he found unique in Chassidus, and how he instills the Geshmak in Chassidus to his Bochurim.Music in this podcast is used with the permission of חב"ד מיוזיק and Shmuel Allouche. https://youtu.be/V8uORRQd3iI?si=hP_yakuyQJfSc9DL
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