Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/maamar-beyom-ashtei-asar-yom-5731-rabbi-zalman-dubinsky In this Podcast you can join the in-depth Chassidus classes given at Yeshivas Tiferes Bachurim (Morristown, NJ) by Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky on the Maamar BeYom Ashtei Asar Yom 5731 (מאמר ד"ה ביום עשתי עשר יום תשל"א). Yeshivas Tiferes Bachurim 4815128f-d0b5-5a00-b264-85067d688224 no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:01:48 -0800 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:12:11 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/a6l_qiVg6ju4kq1wzkxvPJ35uiz9wMolKnCZglGgZvk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxMDE0LzE2NTI4/OTkwMjEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg serial Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky In this Podcast you can join the in-depth Chassidus classes given at Yeshivas Tiferes Bachurim (Morristown, NJ) by Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky on the Maamar BeYom Ashtei Asar Yom 5731 (מאמר ד"ה ביום עשתי עשר יום תשל"א). In this Podcast you can join the in-depth Chassidus classes given at Yeshivas Tiferes Bachurim (Morristown, NJ) by Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky on the Maamar BeYom Ashtei Asar Yom 5731 (מאמר ד"ה ביום עשתי עשר יום תשל"א).. Chabad, Maamar, Jewish, Chassidus Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky No No 1 1 1A - ['אות א] - Are we Choosing Hashem Or Is Hashem Choosing Us? full a025f624-78a7-41b0-88f9-7cfef7482109 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1368991 Wed, 18 May 2022 16:21:16 -0700 Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky 3449 The Midrash (Bamidbar Rabbah 14:10) states that the good fortune of Israel is that they chose Hashem as their G'd, and afterwards it speaks of G-ds' choice of Israel. The use of the term 'choice' is problematic, since it is appropriate to use that term when speaking of two entities that are equal or when each possesses an advantage the other lacks. Seemingly, it is not appropriate to speak of choosing G-d over false deities, or to speak of choosing the Jews over other nations. The Midrash (Bamidbar Rabbah 14:10) states that the good fortune of Israel is that they chose Hashem as their G'd, and afterwards it speaks of G-ds' choice of Israel. The use of the term 'choice' is problematic, since it is appropriate to use that term wh Chabad, Maamar, Jewish, Chassidus No 2 2 1B - ['אות א] - The Difference Between 'Will' (רצון) and 'Choice' (בחירה) full 577c9b15-e209-4ea4-8d7d-a7e0baf72c76 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1d13ac9 Wed, 18 May 2022 16:25:18 -0700 Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky 3408 The Midrash (Bamidbar Rabbah 14:10) states that the good fortune of Israel is that they chose Hashem as their G'd, and afterwards it speaks of G-ds' choice of Israel. The use of the term 'choice' is problematic, since it is appropriate to use that term when speaking of two entities that are equal or when each possesses an advantage the other lacks. Seemingly, it is not appropriate to speak of choosing G-d over false deities, or to speak of choosing the Jews over other nations. The Midrash (Bamidbar Rabbah 14:10) states that the good fortune of Israel is that they chose Hashem as their G'd, and afterwards it speaks of G-ds' choice of Israel. The use of the term 'choice' is problematic, since it is appropriate to use that term wh Chabad, Maamar, Jewish, Chassidus No 3 3 2 - ['אות ב] - The Clever Person Is The Only One To Choose The King (The Analogy Of The Medrash) full d556c584-4238-4eeb-908b-52c18314d3d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a92b581 Sun, 22 May 2022 13:25:00 -0700 Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky 954 On the verse "'G-d is my portion', says my soul," the Midrash offers an analogy: A king entered a country accompanied by dukes, prefects, and commanders... In contrast to some persons who decided to choose the duke, prefect or commander as their patron, the clever person said: "I will choose the king, because te others are all subject to replacement, while the king is not subject to replacement". On the verse "'G-d is my portion', says my soul," the Midrash offers an analogy: A king entered a country accompanied by dukes, prefects, and commanders... In contrast to some persons who decided to choose the duke, prefect or commander as their patron, t Chabad, Maamar, Jewish, Chassidus No 4 4 3A - ['אות ג] - The Mistake Of The Nations Is Assuming That Intermediaries Have (Some) Independency full bd4c8526-1dfb-4cf1-9e87-32a2b1bddf89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d430ca0 Sun, 22 May 2022 13:29:20 -0700 Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky 3965 A possible reason for choosing false deities (the duke or the other officers) can be explained based on the rationale as why initial pagans worshiped the starts and the constellations in the first place. A possible reason for choosing false deities (the duke or the other officers) can be explained based on the rationale as why initial pagans worshiped the starts and the constellations in the first place. Chabad, Maamar, Jewish, Chassidus No 5 5 3B - ['אות ג] - Assuming The Laws Of Nature Have Intrinsic Value Is (Subtle) Idolatry full 5f50b982-921a-44a2-aeda-95fb52240005 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43b2ee29 Sun, 22 May 2022 13:41:19 -0700 Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky 4374 The Maamar states: "From a surface perspective it appears that the reason the sustenance comes through the stars and the constellations is because they have a positive quality which causes one to think that they are fit to serve as intermediaries. The awareness possessed by the Jews: that they [the intermediaries] are like an axe in the hand of the Chopper, stems from their great knowledge". The Maamar states: "From a surface perspective it appears that the reason the sustenance comes through the stars and the constellations is because they have a positive quality which causes one to think that they are fit to serve as intermediaries. The awa Chabad, Maamar, Jewish, Chassidus No 6 6 4A - ['אות ד] - The Choice For Intermediaries Is Rooted In The Motivation To Receive Sustenance full 2fd5af29-97e3-4b84-88a7-35bac7a64201 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5ba8fbe Sun, 22 May 2022 14:01:44 -0700 Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky 2591 The motivation for the choice of intermediaries is not intellectual. Instead, it is the fundamental motivation to receive sustenance that leads to the decision to choose the intellectual approach that will justify receiving sustenance from the intermediaries. The motivation for the choice of intermediaries is not intellectual. Instead, it is the fundamental motivation to receive sustenance that leads to the decision to choose the intellectual approach that will justify receiving sustenance from the intermediar Chabad, Maamar, Jewish, Chassidus No 7 7 4B - ['אות ד] - The Difference Between 'Internal' and 'Encompassing' Effluence (Part 1) full 9a5f2f4a-ed9b-4de5-b319-dc6950a054f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/16419fdb Sun, 22 May 2022 15:12:31 -0700 Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky 3384 The nurture received by the nether side comes from G-d's encompassing light ("Or Makkif") that is above the framework of the Spiritual Cosmos. The prosperity that emanates from that source is dispensed without any calculations. The nurture received by the nether side comes from G-d's encompassing light ("Or Makkif") that is above the framework of the Spiritual Cosmos. The prosperity that emanates from that source is dispensed without any calculations. Chabad, Maamar, Jewish, Chassidus No 8 8 4C - ['אות ד] - The Difference Between 'Internal' and 'Encompassing' Effluence (Part 2) full 460ca35d-7bde-4839-b49a-fade2db4691f https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bae3dbb Sun, 22 May 2022 15:14:59 -0700 Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky 3406 The nurture received by the nether side comes from G-d's encompassing light ("Or Makkif") that is above the framework of the Spiritual Cosmos. The prosperity that emanates from that source is dispensed without any calculations. The nurture received by the nether side comes from G-d's encompassing light ("Or Makkif") that is above the framework of the Spiritual Cosmos. The prosperity that emanates from that source is dispensed without any calculations. Chabad, Maamar, Jewish, Chassidus No 9 9 5A - ['אות ה] - Is The Clever Person Also Self-seeking? full 540182ba-f106-4e52-aef1-29828bfa13db https://share.transistor.fm/s/79271c79 Sun, 22 May 2022 16:12:57 -0700 Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky 3647 One might ask: If the clever person's choice of the king is due to his desire to bond with him, why does the Midrash offer the rationale that all the others are subject to replacement? One might ask: If the clever person's choice of the king is due to his desire to bond with him, why does the Midrash offer the rationale that all the others are subject to replacement? Chabad, Maamar, Jewish, Chassidus No 10 10 5B - ['אות ה] - The Clever Person Desires Sustenance That Comes From The Kings' Inner Desire full 9212b578-c759-477d-aecd-eaac88d3fba2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/000c7bf2 Sun, 22 May 2022 16:21:20 -0700 Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky 1745 By saying "I will choose the king because all the others are subject to replacement", the clever man is stating that he does not desire the prosperity that is drawn down from the place of death and impurity even though it is abundant. Instead, he desires sustenance from the realm of holiness even though it is limited in nature, for it is true and genuine, coming from the Kings' inner desire. By saying "I will choose the king because all the others are subject to replacement", the clever man is stating that he does not desire the prosperity that is drawn down from the place of death and impurity even though it is abundant. Instead, he desires Chabad, Maamar, Jewish, Chassidus No 11 11 6 - ['אות ו] - The Intellectual Decision to Choose Hashem Is Rooted In The Souls' Fundamental Bond With G-dliness full a62bf54f-c9e0-4267-9c7f-7d233c4f3d91 https://share.transistor.fm/s/abef3d76 Sun, 22 May 2022 16:27:39 -0700 Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky 3303 The reason the Jew recognize the need to forego the benefit they could receive from the intermediaries, and instead choose G-dliness, is due to their souls' intrinsic bond with Hashem, which affects their thinking processes. The reason the Jew recognize the need to forego the benefit they could receive from the intermediaries, and instead choose G-dliness, is due to their souls' intrinsic bond with Hashem, which affects their thinking processes. Chabad, Maamar, Jewish, Chassidus No 12 12 7A - ['אות ז] - The Clever Person Wants The King Alone, Not Even Intermediaries Who Are Completely One With Him full 94e38834-5317-4f6a-99d6-362383e03895 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5b37acb Sun, 22 May 2022 17:48:00 -0700 Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky 2730 The duke, prefect and commander are representing angels whose identity is subsumed in G-dliness, and even the Sefirot of Atzilus. The "cleverness" of the person who states "I will choose the king" is clear: He wants the king alone, not any intermediary, not even one bonded with the king. The duke, prefect and commander are representing angels whose identity is subsumed in G-dliness, and even the Sefirot of Atzilus. The "cleverness" of the person who states "I will choose the king" is clear: He wants the king alone, not any intermediary, n Chabad, Maamar, Jewish, Chassidus No 13 13 7B - ['אות ז] - The Kelipot Receive Their Sustenance From The Leftovers full 88af191b-c443-4d43-b620-9e5305c6b037 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78568d5a Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:05:40 -0700 Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky 3094 The divine blessing granted to those who transgress G-d's will are as "an aside", like one who throws what he gives to another over his shoulder. The divine blessing granted to those who transgress G-d's will are as "an aside", like one who throws what he gives to another over his shoulder. Chabad, Maamar, Jewish, Chassidus No