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Tanya Tools

193 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -

Short inspirational messages empowering your soul. Messages from the Tanya in bite-size. Easy to incorporate into your daily life for a transformed and elevated existence.

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Tanya Tools based on Chapter 36, recording 5 of 5

November 13, 2023 04:25 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MB

Miamonides wrote the laws of Mashiach at the end of his work. At the end is when we prepare for the next beginning. Every step from the beginning of time is to lead to the coming of Moshiach. This is the primordial vision of G-d in creation.

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 36, recording 4 of 5

November 13, 2023 04:21 - 25 seconds - 405 KB

We don't accept donations on Shabbos. In order to elevate something, it must be Kosher every step of the way.

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 36, recording 3 of 5

November 13, 2023 04:20 - 35 seconds - 562 KB

Our toil creates the reality of redemption.

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 36, recording 2 of 5

November 13, 2023 03:12 - 57 seconds - 906 KB

Moshiach means the permanent revelation of G-d Himself.

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 36, recording 1 of 5

November 13, 2023 03:11 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MB

The paradox of descent for the purpose of ascent, essentially is only an illusion. There is no descent, it is really all different pathways heading upwards.

Tanya tools based on Chapter 35 of Tanya. Recording 10 of 10

October 19, 2023 10:24 - 34 seconds - 546 KB

The G-dly soul and animal soul become intertwined when fulfilling a Mitzvah. This is an essential point of the soul's journey in this world.

Tanya tools based on Chapter 35 of Tanya. Recording 9 of 10

October 19, 2023 10:20 - 32 seconds - 515 KB

With every commandment, the object transforms into a vehicle of G-d, making it's very existence and life force exalted.

Tanya tools based on Chapter 35 of Tanya. Recording 8 of 10

October 19, 2023 10:01 - 41 seconds - 656 KB

THrough my service, G-d is inside of me. I become G-d's Home. I was chosen by G-d. I am incredibly worthy.

Tanya tools based on Chapter 35 of Tanya. Recording 7 of 10

October 19, 2023 09:58 - 1 minute - 1.42 MB

Fulfilling a commandment is an absolute and exclusive expression of His Infinite Will.

Tanya tools based on Chapter 35 of Tanya. Recording 6 of 10

October 19, 2023 09:54 - 47 seconds - 750 KB

When your body is immersed in G-d's soul, your animal soul is the vehicle of connection. With time, your animal soul becomes transformed and more refined. The G-dly soul can shine with more intensity. This brings more G-dly light into the world.

Tanya tools based on Chapter 35 of Tanya. Recording 5 of 10

October 19, 2023 09:47 - 22 seconds - 359 KB

Learning Torah is an ultimate experience for my soul. Fulfilling the commandments include the body in this experience.

Tanya tools based on Chapter 35 of Tanya. Recording 4 of 10

October 19, 2023 09:43 - 18 seconds - 296 KB

Every part of us is surrounded by G-d's energy as long as we are doing His will.

Tanya tools based on Chapter 35 of Tanya. Recording 3 of 10

October 19, 2023 09:43 - 23 seconds - 375 KB

Every time we do a G-dly commandment, our body becomes a magnet for G-dliness.

Tanya tools based on Chapter 35 of Tanya. Recording 2 of 10

October 19, 2023 09:43 - 33 seconds - 531 KB

Through the active fulfillment of G-d's commandments, fuses your body and the physical realm with the Divine.

Tanya tools based on Chapter 35 of Tanya. Recording 1 of 10

October 19, 2023 09:34 - 18 seconds - 296 KB

When one studies, in solitude, G-d comes to be with that person. you and G-d, learning together.

Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 34 Recording 1 of 1

October 11, 2023 12:17 - 1 minute - 1020 KB

G-d is searching for a home. When we contemplate G-dliness, and even for the time we study Jewish law. Charity gives G-d a home all day, because the work of the entire day is necessary to create the percentage given to charity. Give, and give G-d a home!

Tanya tools based on Tanya chapter 33, Recording 6 of 6

September 04, 2023 11:25 - 25 seconds - 405 KB

This world is superior. Not despite the darkness, but because of it.

Tanya tools based on Tanya chapter 33, Recording 5 of 6

September 04, 2023 11:23 - 37 seconds - 594 KB

G-d's joy is from our lowly coarse physical world. We have a reality which seems so far from G-d. When a Jew does a commandment the rue source of the finite reality is exposed. G-d is here.

Tanya tools based on Tanya chapter 33, Recording 4 of 6

September 04, 2023 11:23 - 37 seconds - 594 KB

The countless angels, the myriads of galaxies, nothing measures up to the Unity of a Jew with G-d, chosen from the Infinite, by the Infinite.

Tanya tools based on Tanya chapter 33, Recording 3 of 6

September 04, 2023 11:18 - 26 seconds - 421 KB

The more deeply we believe in His absolute Oneness, the more we are in a joyous state.

Tanya tools based on Tanya chapter 33, Recording 2 of 6

September 04, 2023 11:16 - 28 seconds - 453 KB

If I feel undeserving, that may be true. But that is my merit. Despite my insignificance, I can be one with G-d. When I contemplate G-dliness, I am hosting G-d. My brain becomes the palace.

Tanya tools based on Tanya chapter 33, Recording 1 of 6

September 04, 2023 11:13 - 31 seconds - 500 KB

Every piece of Torah you learn creates such joy in G-d. Live in that joy.

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 32 of Tanya Recording 12 of 12

August 07, 2023 02:05 - 1 minute - 1.43 MB

Someone who is willfully sinning, knowledgeable, and has been lovingly rebuked, yet outrightedly continues to sin, knowingly. Tanya says, he still deserves unconditional love, because he still has a soul, regardless of how entrenched he is in evil. Every Jew is a walking piece of G-d's essence. Including even yourself!!!

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 32 of Tanya Recording 11 of 12

August 07, 2023 02:05 - 1 minute - 1.6 MB

Essence love is the love of self. In Tanya we are instructed to have limitless, illogical love for every single Jew, beyond the external veneer, which is what distinguishes us one from another. But on a soul level, we all emerged from G-d's essence. Torah is all about prioritizing soul over body, and that is exactly what I must do to achieve this love.

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 32 of Tanya Recording 10 of 12

August 07, 2023 02:00 - 1 minute - 1.1 MB

G-d wants me to love every single Jew, equally, as myself. Just as flaws do not keep me from loving myself, I should love and accept others. If I focus on soul, I can see and feel love for another.

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 32 of Tanya Recording 9 of 12

August 07, 2023 01:58 - 24 seconds - 390 KB

Who are we allowed to rebuke? Only one with whom we have a close relationship, and one with whom we share a spiritual level. Then we must rebuke, it is an obligation.

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 32 of Tanya Recording 8 of 12

August 07, 2023 01:56 - 31 seconds - 500 KB

To love someone as you love yourself, you need to strip away the masks and externalities. When we look at what truly matters, we realize that we are all one.

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 32 of Tanya Recording 7 of 12

August 07, 2023 01:53 - 44 seconds - 703 KB

To truly love another Jew, we must remove everything that divides us, and focus on the one G-dly soul, united in it's very essence. Prioritizing the soul highlights this unity because our souls are one.

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 32 of Tanya Recording 6 of 12

August 07, 2023 01:50 - 33 seconds - 531 KB

It is hard to feel positively towards a difficult person. Compassion helps.

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 32 of Tanya Recording 5 of 12

August 07, 2023 01:50 - 41 seconds - 656 KB

Brotherly love must exist between each and every Jew. This is an expression of our love for G-d.

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 32 of Tanya Recording 4 of 12

August 07, 2023 01:48 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MB

Loving every Jew is considered the entire Torah. How so?

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 32 of Tanya Recording 3 of 12

August 07, 2023 01:48 - 2 minutes - 1.85 MB

Our relationship with every Jew has to be love. Even though one who seems so far from how a Jew "should be". The love between two Jews is precious. When love is challenged, invoke compassion.

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 32 of Tanya Recording 2 of 12

August 07, 2023 01:48 - 1 minute - 1.22 MB

While in the Talmud it does in fact state an obligation of hating one who sins. The Rebbe explains that this is conditional, depending on the exact conditions that make it permissible, but almost impossible!

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 32 of Tanya Recording 1 of 12

August 07, 2023 01:42 - 48 seconds - 765 KB

To truly love someone as I love myself, takes me finding them in me. Focusing on the G-dliness in me helps make that happen.

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 31 of Tanya recording 5 of 5

August 02, 2023 04:52 - 17 seconds - 281 KB

Torah and Mitzvos can help restore and reunite my soul with G-d.

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 31 of Tanya recording 4 of 5

August 02, 2023 04:52 - 16 seconds - 265 KB

When there is G-dliness, there is joy. When you feel low, it's not a Holy place.

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 31 of Tanya recording 3 of 5

August 02, 2023 04:52 - 22 seconds - 359 KB

We exist to soar above, to ascend. Every time I do the will of G-d this is accomplished.

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 31 of Tanya recording 2 of 5

August 02, 2023 04:52 - 1 minute - 1.19 MB

Sometimes the only way we can battle evil is with the tool of evil. Evil can master something of its own nature, such as anger or pride.

Tanya Tools based on Chapter 31 of Tanya, recording 1 of 5

August 01, 2023 05:17 - 1 minute - 1.02 MB

The reason for my existence is to create great elevation.

Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 30, recording 9 of 9

July 14, 2023 10:41 - 14 seconds - 234 KB

G-d is watching me every second. I fear G-d, and know He is watching, I can overcome my temptation.

Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 30, recording 8 of 9

July 14, 2023 10:40 - 31 seconds - 500 KB

Sometimes temptations are constant, and knowledge of G-d is so limited. Fear of G-d, however, is an always available tool that can come to our aid.

Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 30, recording 7 of 9

July 14, 2023 10:36 - 27 seconds - 437 KB

Recognizing that potentially any person serves G-d more valiantly than I do, will automatically make me realize my true humble nature.

Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 30, recording 6 of 9

July 14, 2023 10:34 - 40 seconds - 640 KB

Some fight enormous battles constantly, yet lose the battle again and again. It is not the product, it is the process. I must ask myself "Am I working as hard as I should be?"

Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 30, recording 5 of 9

July 14, 2023 10:32 - 1 minute - 1.28 MB

No matter how much I want to indulge, I can always use the tool "Mind over heart". Remembering that G-d is constantly watching and needs me to do His will. I have the choice and ability to behave as I WANT to. It is in my hands.

Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 30, recording 4 of 9

July 14, 2023 10:32 - 23 seconds - 180 KB

Prayer demands focused thought. "I am doing your will". Prayer requires the involvement of the heart. "I want to connect, I want to be one"

Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 30, recording 3 of 9

July 14, 2023 10:32 - 20 seconds - 328 KB

We are clueless, we only perceive the outer layer of creation. We can therefore never judge anyone outside ourselves.

Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 30, recording 2 of 9

July 14, 2023 10:31 - 32 seconds - 515 KB

To serve G-d in prayer we need to overcome the inner and outer distractions. The battle is the will of G-d.

Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 30, recording 1 of 9

July 14, 2023 10:25 - 1 minute - 1.65 MB

We can and must reframe our sights. With compassion, we may not realize the other person's environment, upbringing, inner battle, and the valiant struggles they contend with to serve Hashem. Often, the judgment we place on others is actually judgment on ourselves.

Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 29 Recording 4 of 4

July 06, 2023 10:14 - 47 seconds - 750 KB

Every Jew believes. Our belief can be concealed, but if the covering is taken away, it remains. Evil may try to confuse us and convince us otherwise. The truth remains.

Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 29 Recording 3 of 4

July 06, 2023 10:14 - 29 seconds - 469 KB

Learning Torah should inspire our hearts and minds. If we allow coarsening, this can block our hearts. We can cleanse this however to allow Torah to impact us.