As we begin a new cycle of Torah study, Chayenu announces a new, exciting initiative, including fresh content which will surely bring a great boost to Lubavitchers in their weekly Torah learning.
Even prior to the pandemic, it became a popular trend to have a weekly inspirational print-out for Shabbos, often seen in Shuls, but also available for home-print. With the arrival of Covid-19, these PDFs took on heightened relevance, with many people not being able to access their Shuls, and to have an extra dose of inspiration or learning for Shabbos.
“CHAYUS”, a weekly boost of spiritual energy packed into a 4-page PDF, will now be available to download and print or by email. In due time, Chabad Shuls worldwide will also have a hard-copy available for Shabbos.
This project is made possible due to the generous, staunch philanthropic support of David and Eda Schottenstein.
What will be included?
- NEW: Reb Levik’s Torah – in English – on the weekly Parsha!
- “Keter Shem Tov” – an idea from the Baal-Shem-Tov on the Parsha from the newly published “Portions of Light”.
- “Sha’ar HaBitachon” (Gate of Trust) – with Chasidus commentary (soon to be published).
- Daily Parsha Insight – for Shabbos’ Chitas (an insight from the Rebbe, from Daily Wisdom).
- Geulah Insight – from the weekly Parsha.
- Synopses of the Chumash, Tanya & Rambam for Shabbos.
To sign up for the weekly PDF printout, visit: chayenu.org/chayus
To download this week’s CHAYUS, click here
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Likkutei Levy Yitzchak in English – a monumental breakthrough.
Here’s the brief background:
When the Rebbe first published his father’s teachings – which were deciphered from Harav Levi Yitzchak Schneerson’s writings on the margins of his seforim which he had with him while exiled by the Communists – he wrote: “What a wondrous merit I am fortunate to have to facilitate the publication of these texts”.
Several years later, in honor of Reb Levik’s yahrtzeit, the Rebbe beseeched all of Chassidim in an unusually personal request to study his father’s teachings, for which the latter had written under conditions of tremendous Mesirus Nefesh.
Rabbi Dovid Dubov, Shliach in Princeton, New Jersey has been at the forefront of spearheading the decoding of the deeply mystical and extremely nuanced commentary of Reb Levik.
His series “Yalkut Levy Yitzchak”, published by Kehot in a series of volumes (still in production), aimes to unpack the highly Kabbalistic and coded nature of Reb Levik’s Torah teachings into understandable selections with valuable commentary.
Now, for the first time, CHAYUS will feature a weekly teaching in English.
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In addition to this new initiative as a self-standing publication, each year Chayenu adds fresh content to its flagship weekly booklet. This year is no different.
New Content in the Chayenu Booklet, for 5781, includes:
New Geulah Curriculum
Researched and developed by Rabbi Sholom Zirkind, a noted Torah scholar in Crown Heights, who has been giving Shiurim on the topic for many years now. After many years of featuring a daily dose of Geulah, we are now shifting gears to provide a comprehensive curriculum, which will take both beginner and intermediate learners on a journey to the foundational concepts of Moshiach and Geulah, to really get a grasp of the topic thoroughly. (The past years’ compilation of Daily Geulah Insights will still be available at Chayenu.org/Geulah) and on the App.
Lightpoints
A short, yet meaningful Parsha insight – based on the Rebbe’s teachings, written by Rabbi Boruch Davidson is perfect for your Shabbos table. (It was originally produced by Ohr HaChasidus and recently published by Kehot – available here.)
Overview to the Parsha
From the acclaimed Kehot Chumash Synagogue Edition – masterfully written by Rabbi Moshe Wisnefsky, these Parsha introductions will redefine the way you see the Chumash. This year we’ll feature the condensed version from the compact edition.
Chassidus
Over the next few months, we’ll feature a fundamental maamer in Chassidus: On the Essence of Chasidus. Chayenu learners can also watch a new video class on this series, by the acclaimed scholar Rabbi Shais Taub by visiting SoulWords.org/Chayenu
Enhanced Content Webpage
In the works for this year too is a parallel webpage for each parsha’s weekly issue, which will feature complimentary content (such as videos, diagrams, animations) to further enhance the student’s comprehension of subject in Chayenu weekly, which cannot be published in print form. Stay tuned for this new, exciting feature later this year.
If you already receive the weekly Chayenu booklet, look out for this new content.
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