Reb Yoel Kahn (chief oral scribe of the Rebbe) gave many Lectures on Chassidus. One famous series was the in-depth lectures he gave on Tanya almost 40 years ago. Reb Yoel’s lectures on Tanya are in-depth, frequently repeating many times over what was taught in the previous Shiurim, but each time a little differently, with a little more depth. After listening for some time one comes to realize that he has begun living the Chapters of Tanya.
Reb Yoel’s Shiurim are infused with the authentic warmth of Chassidus, and are complete with a one-of-a-kind method of elucidation.
One might say that Reb Yoel does not employ his immense encyclopedic knowledge of Chassidus when giving these Shiurim, but rather begins to learn the current Perek together with the listener as if he too was learning it for the first time. Throughout the Lectures one begins to learn the deep meaning in the precise words [Lshon Hazahav] of the Alter Rebbe, and begins uncovering
the nuances that are often overlooked. Until finally the very same words of the Tanya carry a whole new wealth of meaning and fit perfectly within the flow of the Perek.
It is known and understood that Reb Yoel did not seek to profess his own explanations or interpretations, but rather would relay the teachings of our Rebbeim throughout the generations, and specifically those of the Rebbe, this can be seen throughout the footnotes of this present volume.
The reason why this project has been initiated is simply because the Shiurim were delivered in Yiddish, and were thus inaccessible to those who cannot understand the language.
Even though one cannot compare the original auditory experience to the transcription, there however is a quality in reading over listening.
This present volume is a product of a project in its early stages, and it is with the prayer that with the help of G-d, many more volumes will continue to follow.
This booklet can be purchased at Kehot Publication Society and Mishulovin’s bookstore.
The reader is greatly encouraged to share their feedback (send to [email protected]), so that, G-d willing, this project will continue to grow with much success. May we merit the ultimate redemption with the coming of Moshiach right away.
This project is
לעלוי נשמת מאיר יעקב פייוול בן יבדלחט”א מרדכי
Seeingchassidus
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