Explore every episode of the podcast It Is Taught Tanya Podcast
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| Episode 386 - 19 Kislev (Regular Year) - What Is This Book? | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:35:08 | |
In today's episode we discuss the title page and the approbations at the beginning of the Tanya. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| BONUS ISRAEL SERIES: Why Is the Whole World Against Us? Part Five | 28 Nov 2025 | 00:23:06 | |
In today's episode we discuss: The Rebbe's answer to his questions on the Accusation of the Nations. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 385 - 18 Kislev (Leap Year) - Praying. Learning. Keeping Shabbos. | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:19:45 | |
In today's Tanya we discuss the importance of having a good leader for communal prayers, communal gemara study and proper Shabbos observance. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 384 - 17 Kislev (Leap Year) - Pray Slowly. Lengthen Life. | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:22:10 | |
In today's episode we discuss why it is very important and in fact Torah mandated to take one's time in praying. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 383 - 16 Kislev (Leap Year) - A Mighty Current is Coming | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:19:21 | |
In today's episode we discuss what the Nachan Eitan (i.e Mighty Current) of the Future is and how we can get a taste of its revelation now. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| How To Pray - Chapters 17 & 18: Stay Focused | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:15:36 | |
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 importance of setting aside set times to learn Shluchan Aruch and practical halachos as well as Chassidus and how the main point of this learning and developing our prayer practice is to keep Torah and Mitzvos and to infuse our Torah and Mitzvos with more illumination and vitality. Kuntres HaTefilla, Chapters 17 &18 Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 382 - 15 Kislev (Leap Year) - Beyond Song | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:16:32 | |
In today's episode we discuss why King David was punished for referring to Torah as a song, and why his punishment befitted his mistake. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 381 - 14 Kislev (Leap Year) -The Power of Music | 15 Dec 2024 | 00:15:51 | |
In today's episode we discuss why it is that King David likened the laws of the Torah to song. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 380 - 13 Kislev (Leap Year) - What’s the Point of Learning Laws That Will Never Apply to Me? | 13 Dec 2024 | 00:30:36 | |
In today's episode we discuss what spiritual effects learning about impractical and entirely theoretical Torah prohibitions has. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 379 - 12 Kislev (Leap Year) - Are You Going Up or Bringing Down? | 13 Dec 2024 | 00:26:50 | |
In today's episode we discuss what Torah study accomplishes spiritually and physically. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| BONUS ISRAEL SERIES: Why Is the Whole World Against Us? Part Four | 28 Nov 2025 | 00:20:13 | |
In today's episode we discuss: The Rebbe's answer to his questions on Rashi's questions. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 378 - 11 Kislev (Leap Year) - Prenatal Connection | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:29:34 | |
In today's episode we discuss how it is that the laws of the Torah attach us to G-dliness in a more essential way than our Love and Fear of G-d can when it seems like the spiritual origin of Love and Fear is higher than the mitzvos. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 377 - 10 Kislev (Leap Year) - Like Water | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:24:55 | |
In today's episode we discuss how the Laws of the Torah descend down to this world. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 376 - 9 Kislev (Leap Year) - What Did the Greeks Get Wrong? | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:13:21 | |
In today's episode we discuss how intellectually generated love and fear of G-d is associated with Creation (and not Emanation). Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| How To Pray - Chapter 16: Start Your Day Out Right | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:21:16 | |
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 how working people (i.e those who don't have that much time to devote to meditation and prayer and are pre-occupied with worldly affairs throughout their day) can implement the principles of this tractate. Kuntres HaTefilla, Chapter 16. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 375 - 8 Kislev (Leap Year) - Stimulate the Earth’s Latent Powers | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:15:43 | |
In today's episode we discuss the Alter Rebbe's answer to the question as to how doing positive mitzvos can bring light into the world of Atzilus if the light in the world of Atzilus has already been rectified and the objects we perform mitzvos with have not. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 374 - 7 Kislev (Leap Year) - The Case Against Transcendental Meditation | 08 Dec 2024 | 00:16:45 | |
In today's episode we discuss how performing mitzvos is essential as the purpose of the world is to draw down light into vessels and not the ascension of the light. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 373 - 6 Kislev (Leap Year) - Rectifying Chaos | 06 Dec 2024 | 00:28:20 | |
In today's episode we discuss a few other reasons as to why performing physical mitzvos are essential and have an advantage over connecting to G-d out of Love and Fear. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 372 - 5 Kislev (Leap Year) - Don't Be an Ivory Tower Intellectual | 06 Dec 2024 | 00:15:47 | |
In today's episode we discuss how learning about the laws of the Torah can connect us to G-d's Essence (Mehus) just as performing them can, which is not the case with learning about Divinity, which while important and required as well, only connects us with G-d's Existence (Metzius). Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 371 - 4 Kislev (Leap Year) - What Does Chocolate Taste Like? | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:23:41 | |
In today's episode we discuss how mitzva performance is unique in its ability to connect us with G-d's Essence and not just His Existence. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 370 - 3 Kislev (Leap Year) - The Null Hypothesis | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:23:11 | |
In today's episode we discuss the limitations of Torah study and prayer in so far of that they connect a person with the existence of G-d but not His Essence. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 369 - 2 Kislev (Leap Year) - What Does G-d Want? | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:28:47 | |
In today's episode we discuss the spiritual source of the Mitzvos and resolve a seeming contradiction between the Eitz Chaim and the Zohar in this regards. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| How To Pray - Chapter 15: Who's Your Boss | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:20:10 | |
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 how accepting the yoke of Heaven and having an awareness that G-d is our Master is something which is essential for everyone and how this should lead a person to self reflection and improvement. Kuntres HaTefilla, Chapter 15. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 368 - 1 Kislev (Leap Year - Prayer Changes the World | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:23:34 | |
Today's episode has been generously sponsored by Rivkie Melamed in honor of הנטשה שיינה ביילה בת מניה - who's birthday today. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 367 - 30 Cheshvan (Leap Year - The Breath of Schoolchildren | 01 Dec 2024 | 00:13:23 | |
In today's episode we compare the lower levels of intent in both Torah learning and prayer in terms of where they ascend to. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 366 - 29 Cheshvan (Leap Year - Which Way Is East? | 29 Nov 2024 | 00:16:32 | |
In today's episode we discuss the relativity of what is meant by spiritual ascension as it applies to the results from our actions and intentions. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 365 - 28 Cheshvan (Leap Year - Set an Intention | 29 Nov 2024 | 00:17:00 | |
In today's episode we discuss the effects our prayer and Torah study have on high depending on our intentions or lack thereof. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 364 - 27 Cheshvan (Leap Year - The Remedy for "Mama's Boys" | 28 Nov 2024 | 00:23:29 | |
In today's episode we discuss why physical mitzvos are necessary to affect the supernal union of Male and Female. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| How To Pray - Chapter 14: For the Youngins | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:26:22 | |
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 advice the Rebbe Rashab has for those younger students who do not have enough knowledge of Chassidus to meditate and pray on the highest level in an authentic manner. Kuntres HaTefilla, Chapter 14. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 363 - 26 Cheshvan (Leap Year - What's Greater than Your Higher Self? | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:27:07 | |
In today's episode we explore the spiritual effects of thought/intention and speech in regards to Torah learning as well as when both are present. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 361 - 24 Cheshvan (Leap Year - Unblock the Heart of the Universe | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:23:47 | |
In today's episode we discuss how the Shechina is likened to the heart which transmits its vitality all of the created worlds via the souls of the Jewish people, which are likened to the limbs in relation to the Shechina. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 362 - 25 Cheshvan (Leap Year - You Didn't Build That? | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:25:55 | |
In today's episode we discuss two different types of Tzedaka giving - one being "feminine" and one being "masculine" - and the different spiritual effects that each has. To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 360 - 23 Cheshvan (Leap Year - What Are Your Standands? | 24 Nov 2024 | 00:20:38 | |
In today's episode we discuss how a person should not diminish the frequency with which they are habituated to giving Tzedaka, nor the amount they are habituated to give. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 359 - 22 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - The Power of the Woman | 22 Nov 2024 | 00:21:17 | |
In today's episode we discuss why the Oral Torah is referred to as "Mother", the study of which, in particular the laws contained therein, reveals the level of "Crown", which surrounds and is higher than the Written Torah, which is referred to as "Father" Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 358 - 21 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - Paved With Good Intentions | 22 Nov 2024 | 00:15:14 | |
In today's episode we discuss how doing the practical mitzvos garb the soul with light from Lower Gan Eden, while attaching proper intention to the mitzvos while performing them, allows the soul to ascend to Higher Gan Eden. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 357 - 20 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - Beam Me Up Scotty | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:18:10 | |
In today's episode we discuss how the mitzvos can be likened to hollow pillars that elevate our souls to G-d's Attribute of Keter Above. To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 356 - 19 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - The Connection Between Pleasure and Desire | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:24:57 | |
In today's episode we discuss the connection between Pleasure and Desire and how this relates to the Light of G-d that vests souls when we do Mitzvos. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 355 - 18 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - Sunglasses | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:21:01 | |
In today's episode we discuss how the mitzvos serve as garments for us to be able to access G-d's Light without ceasing to exist. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| How To Pray - Chapter 13: Change Is in the Details | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:30:10 | |
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 those people who do not refine their character traits in spite of serving G-d through prayer and what they can do about that. Kuntres HaTefilla, Chapter 13. Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 354 - 17 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - Masculine Waters | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:25:55 | |
In today's episode we explore the second part of the letter of condolence the Alter Rebbe wrote to Rabbi Levi Yitchak of Berditchov. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 353 - 16 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - The Dew Of the Crystal | 17 Nov 2024 | 00:22:49 | |
In today's episode we discuss the first part of a letter of condolence which the Alter Rebbe wrote to Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditzchov after the passing of his son R' Meir. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| BONUS ISRAEL SERIES: Why Is the Whole World Against Us? Part Three | 27 Nov 2025 | 00:25:32 | |
In today's episode we discuss: Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 352 - 15 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - As Sunlight to the Stars | 15 Nov 2024 | 00:21:35 | |
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. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 351 - 14 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - Immortal Impressions | 15 Nov 2024 | 00:19:09 | |
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. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 350 - 13 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - What Is Life? | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:12:38 | |
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). Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 349 - 12 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - The Effect of the Holy Man | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:11:43 | |
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. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| How To Pray - Chapter 12: When You Are Too Comfortable | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:35:15 | |
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 sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 348 - 11 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - A Holy Man Never Fully Dies | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:16:01 | |
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. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 347 - 10 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - What Happens When All Bitcoin Are Mined? | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:21:22 | |
In today's episode we discuss what our focus will be in the Messianic Era when all of the fallen sparks have been redeemed. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 346 - 9 Cheshvan (Leap Year) - Innovate | 10 Nov 2024 | 00:21:29 | |
In today's episode we discuss how every Jew has the obligation to come up with new Torah insights ("chidushim") and what this accomplishes. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram To sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com | |||