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It Is Taught Tanya Podcast

Daily Teachings from the Tanya by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (AKA “The Alter Rebbe”)In loving memory of Avraham Yitzchok ben Binyamin HaCohen Z”L
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Episodes

Episode 352 - 15 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - As Sunlight to the Stars

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how the Tzaddik's continues to illuminate his followers after he passes away, even from the higher Neshama level. Iggeres HaKodesh, end of Epistle 27. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Nov 15, 202422 minSeason 4Ep. 352

Episode 351 - 14 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - Immortal Impressions

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how the impression the Tzaddik makes during their life through their Faith, Awe and Love remains after they pass away and is accessible to their students in a more essential way than it was during their life. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 27. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Nov 15, 202419 minSeason 4Ep. 351

Episode 350 - 13 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - What Is Life?

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how the life of a Tzaddik is never physical but rather is oriented towards Faith, Awe and Love (of G-d). Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 27. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Nov 14, 202413 minSeason 4Ep. 350

Episode 349 - 12 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - The Effect of the Holy Man

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss the second half of the letter of consolation the Alter Rebbe wrote to his Chassidim after the passing of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 27. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Nov 13, 202412 minSeason 4Ep. 349

How To Pray - Chapter 12: When You Are Too Comfortable

Send us a text This is a special series in honor of Elul focusing on Prayer, based on Kuntres Hatefilla (Tract on Prayer) by the Rebbe Rashab ( Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneerson) In today's episode we discuss the Rebbe Rashab's advice for someone who is not spiritual sensitive enough to be able to connect during his prayers properly due to him being overly content/comfortable with himself. Kuntres HaTefilla, Chapter 12. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To ...

Nov 12, 202435 minSeason 6Ep. 16

Episode 348 - 11 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - A Holy Man Never Fully Dies

Send us a text In today's episode we begin discussing a letter of consolation the Alter Rebbe wrote to his followers after the passing of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk. Iggeres HaKodesh, Beginning of Epistle 27. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Nov 12, 202416 minSeason 4Ep. 348

Episode 347 - 10 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - What Happens When All Bitcoin Are Mined?

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss what our focus will be in the Messianic Era when all of the fallen sparks have been redeemed. Iggeres HaKodesh, End of Epistle 26. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Nov 11, 202421 minSeason 4Ep. 347

Episode 346 - 9 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - Innovate

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how every Jew has the obligation to come up with new Torah insights ("chidushim") and what this accomplishes. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 26. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Nov 10, 202421 minSeason 4Ep. 346

Episode 345 - 8 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - Sorting Through a Confusing World

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how the debate format in Talmudic study, serves to extract the sparks of Supernal Wisdom from their entrapment in exile. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 26. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Nov 08, 202438 minSeason 4Ep. 345

Episode 344 - 7 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss what the "Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil" means spiritually speaking, if it's not the study of Jewish Law. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 26. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Nov 08, 202416 minSeason 4Ep. 344

Episode 343 - 6 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - Sorry, Candy Won't Grow on Trees

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how the laws of the Torah will still be relevant in the Messianic Era. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 26. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Nov 07, 202419 minSeason 4Ep. 343

Episode 342 - 5 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - It's Just a Bunch of Rabbis Who Can't Agree

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how Jewish law must also be termed the "Tree of Life" (and not the "Tree of Good and Bad"). Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 26. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Nov 06, 202426 minSeason 4Ep. 342

Episode 341 - 4 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - What Will the Messianic Era Be Like?

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss a citation from the Zohar concerning the Messianic Era. Iggeres HaKodesh, Beginning of Epistle 26. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Nov 05, 202422 minSeason 4Ep. 341

How To Pray - Chapter 11 (Part 4): Know Before Whom You Stand

Send us a text This is a special series in honor of Elul focusing on Prayer, based on Kuntres Hatefilla (Tract on Prayer) by the Rebbe Rashab ( Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneerson) In today's episode we discuss step five of five of how to prepare oneself to pray - which is to try to cultivate a recognition through praying that one is standing before G-d when they pray. Kuntres HaTefilla, Chapter 11, Part 4. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an epis...

Nov 04, 202426 minSeason 6Ep. 15

Episode 340 - 3 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - Occam's Razor

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss the conclusion of the Alter Rebbe's answer to the opponents of the teaching of the Ba'al Shem Tov regarding the Schechina being vested within idolators. Iggeres HaKodesh, End of Epistle 25. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Nov 04, 202422 minSeason 4Ep. 340

Episode 339 - 2 Cheshva (Leap Year) - The Obstacle Is the Way

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss the Alter Rebbe's advice on what to do if someone distracts you during your prayers or learning. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 25. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Nov 03, 202423 minSeason 4Ep. 339

Episode 338 - 1 Cheshva (Leap Year) - Exile Is When the Back Overpowers the Front

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how the bad overpowers the good in exile. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 25. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Nov 01, 202413 minSeason 4Ep. 338

How To Pray - Chapter 11 (Part 3): Have Mercy on Your Soul

Send us a text This is a special series in honor of Elul focusing on Prayer, based on Kuntres Hatefilla (Tract on Prayer) by the Rebbe Rashab ( Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneerson) In today's episode we discuss step four of five of how to prepare oneself to pray - which is to arouse G-d's attribute of mercy on account of the great descent of your G-dly soul into this world. Kuntres HaTefilla, Chapter 11, Part 3. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an...

Oct 31, 202422 minSeason 6Ep. 14

Episode 336 - 29 Tishrei (Leap Year) - G-d is One. Creation Is Many. How Is This Possible?

Send us a text In today's episode we address how it is that G-d's Speech, which is One and Unified, radiates through the four general worlds. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 25. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Oct 31, 202414 minSeason 4Ep. 336

Episode 335 - 28 Tishrei (Leap Year) - Exile

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how G-d's radiance flows down to our world in an exiled state. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 25. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Oct 30, 202422 minSeason 4Ep. 335

Episode 334 - 27 Tishrei (Leap Year) - What Do We Mean When We Say "G-d Speaks"?

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss the Kabbalistic understanding of G-d's "Speech". Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 25. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Oct 29, 202414 minSeason 4Ep. 334

Episode 333 - 26 Tishrei (Leap Year) - Perpetual Creation

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss the Alter Rebbe's review of the teaching of the perpetuality of ex nihilo creation according to the Alter Rebbe. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 25. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Oct 28, 202415 minSeason 4Ep. 333

Episode 332- 25 Tishrei (Leap Year) - How to Never Get Angry

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss the Alter Rebbe's commentary on a teaching of the Ba'al Shem Tov as to why anger is likened to idolatry. Iggeres HaKodesh, Beginning of Epistle 25. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Oct 27, 202415 minSeason 4Ep. 332

Episode 331- 24 Tishrei (Leap Year) - Embrace Imposter Syndrome

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how one must make themselves appear as if they are standing in front of a king while praying. Iggeres HaKodesh, End of Epistle 24. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Oct 23, 202417 minSeason 4Ep. 331

Episode 330- 23 Tishrei (Leap Year) - The Concert Violinist in the Subway Station

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how one should not discuss personal affairs during times of communal prayers. Iggeres HaKodesh, Beginning of Epistle 24. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Oct 23, 202419 minSeason 4Ep. 330

Episode 329- 22 Tishrei (Leap Year) - The Ignorant Scholar

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss the importance of learning the halachos of Shabbos specifically with a congregation of 10 (or more) Jews on Shabbos at Mincha time. We also learn about how a person should not separate themselves from the congregation during this learning time. Iggeres HaKodesh, end of Epistle 23. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Oct 23, 202415 minSeason 4Ep. 329

Episode 328- 21 Tishrei (Leap Year) - Twilight Learning

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss the Alter Rebbe's value for the practice of learning Ein Yaakov as well as practical Mitzvos in groups of (at least) 10 Jews on weekdays between Mincha and Ma'ariv prayers. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 23. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Oct 23, 202410 minSeason 4Ep. 328

Episode 327- 20 Tishrei (Leap Year) - Respect for Sanctity

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how upset the Alter Rebbe was when people would speak about frivolous matters before or after praying in synagogue. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 23. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Oct 22, 202411 minSeason 4Ep. 327

Episode 326- 19 Tishrei (Leap Year) - The Angels Can't Handle It

Send us a text In today's episode we discuss how the Shechina that is drawn down when ten Jews gather together hovers above them, as it is too intense and infinite a radiance to be vested within their souls while the souls are limited by physical bodies. Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 23. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show...

Oct 21, 202415 minSeason 4Ep. 326
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