Chai Elul. The 2 energies of Elul.

The time of holiness and the content of holiness.

Practical lessons in preparation for Rosh Hashana

The Torah outlines four kinds of forbidden mixtures:

1. Shatnez — wearing a garment made of wool and linen together.
2. Crossbreeding animals —
3. Planting mixed seeds
4. cooking meat and milk together.

Are there ever exceptions? What are the spiritual reasons for now allowing them to be mixed?

Judges and officers, We will do and understand. Purpose of creation. Hashem gave his most precious orchard to the his most precious child.

Why is it that the Jewish people are compared to a small child.

The difference between the Mishkan and the Beis Hamidkosh Mikdash.

Rambam and Chassidus.

The difference between the mitzvah of Tefillin, tzitzis and Mezuzah according to the Rabmam. Practical lesson from each. Living inside out.

Parsha's V'eschanan.

The Alter Rebbe in Tanya, Shaar HaYichud VehaEmunah, the Rebbeim of Chabad-Lubavitch have endeavored to explain G-d’s oneness in a manner that we can grasp it conceptually, not merely as a principle of faith, but as a truth that we can understand and internalize within our thinking. In this way, it will impact not only our belief system, but the way we actually live.

The Bal Shemtov,

Modeh Ani

Renewal

On the Shabbos before Tish B'av, we are shown a vision of the third beds hamidkosh.

Destruction and redemption.

There were Kohanim Gedolim who lived long lives and were compared to a tree — deeply rooted, consistent, and nourishing.

Others served only briefly and were called temporary Kohanim Gedolim, yet their short service burned brightly like a flame. The Rebbe explains that both types played a vital role: one represented steady, lasting growth, while the other embodied powerful, momentary impact.