Chassidus Perspective

Our souls are ordinarily confined within our bodies, no matter how refined those are; even the souls of tzaddikim gemurim are restricted by their bodies while vested there.

Hashem descended during Matan Torah, and likewise we must engage other Jews and empower them to observe Torah and mitzvos. We shouldn’t leave our bodies; we must receive the Torah in them.

When you’re involved and invest effort, while you might not be as aroused, the inspiration you do feel is part of you and lasts longer.

“Shabbos isn’t too removed but doesn’t greatly affect the mundane, while the eighth is completely transcendent yet has a thorough impact.”

The Mishkan seen by Moshe on Har Sinai was indeed spiritual and lofty, but Hashem’s essence was revealed particularly in the physical Mishkan.

Amalek’s goal is to detach intellect from emotions, so that what we learn should not have an effect on our feelings and conduct. Sometimes we know full well that a certain activity is wrong and is aware of its severity, yet we tell ourself: “Nu, and therefore?” This attitude comes from Amalek.

When a Jew studies Torah, he’s not merely collecting another piece of information. Every teaching he learns connects him with a level entirely beyond his understanding.

Realizing that Torah is essentially beyond his grasp does not dampen his spirits; to the contrary, it gives him chayus and energy.

Clearly, “truth” means much more than just “the opposite of falsehood.” There must be a deeper meaning to the concept of truth.

There’s nothing impressive about explaining Hashem in rational terms, where His greatness is minimized to the degree that it’s understandable.

Avraham stood to impress no one. In fact, sacrificing his sole successor would destroy everything he had worked for!