Devarim | Likkutei Sichos Vol. 2

Just as Parshas Devarim marks the Jewish people's descent from the miraculous existence of the wilderness into ordinary life in the Land, Shabbos Chazon teaches that every descent into physicality is ultimately for the sake of a greater ascent and a more permanent dwelling place for Hashem. The extraordinary joy of Shabbos Chazon reflects the hidden reality that the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash is itself part of the process that leads to the eternal redemption, where every apparent loss ultimately produces an even greater gain. Like a teacher who momentarily withdraws from a student in order to grasp an even deeper insight to share, Hashem's seeming concealment during exile is itself an expression of His deepest love, calling us to strengthen our yearning for Him until the final redemption. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Devarim in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 2. 📄 PDF of Sicha: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/4c9ee50ab2.html 📄 PDF of Sicha in English by SIE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iT2gXSoixdb0WpFaZPBomNUZ… 📖 Buy Likkutei Sichos Vol. 2 at Kehot: https://store.kehotonline.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HRE-LS2 0:00:00 – Welcome and beginning Sefer Devarim *Sicha I* 0:01:57 – Two meanings of Shabbos Chazon 0:05:58 – The connection between Parshas Devarim and the Three Weeks 0:09:17 – Seeing versus hearing 0:16:32 – The paradox of descent *Sicha II* 0:22:55 – Why the mourning of the Nine Days is suspended on Shabbos 0:26:53 – The obligation to demonstrate extra joy on Shabbos Chazon 0:28:08 – Shabbos as a foretaste of the Messianic era 0:41:35 – The halachic basis for a festive Shabbos during the Nine Days *Sicha III* 0:45:51 – Bris Bein HaBesarim and the meaning of a covenant 0:47:40 – An unconditional bond that transcends logic and circumstance 0:54:07 – Why the Kruvim embraced at the moment of the Churban 1:00:00 – The teacher-and-student analogy: concealment as preparation for deeper revelation 1:10:07 – Why exile becomes darker before redemption 1:25:35 – Applying this perspective to today's spiritual and societal challenges 1:28:01 – Practical takeaway: deepen your longing for Hashem --- *For more classes from Rabbi Shais Taub:* 🌐 *Website:* https://www.soulwords.org/ *Follow Rabbi Shais Taub:* 📸 *Instagram:* https://www.instagram.com/rabbi_shais_taub 🎥 *TikTok:* https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbi_shais_taub 🐦 *X (Twitter):* https://www.x.com/ShaisTaub 📘 *Facebook:* https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573478244968 💼 *LinkedIn:* https://www.linkedin.com/in/shais-taub-81a95466/ 🎧 *Listen to the SoulWords Podcast:* 🎵 *Spotify:* https://open.spotify.com/show/51E7XHWFDbZCGJQz7CoAZP 🍏 *Apple Podcasts:* https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soulwords-full-libr… *About SoulWords:* SoulWords is a virtual community hosted by Rabbi Shais Taub, where people come together to explore the spiritual insights of Torah and discover their unique purpose. This platform is here to facilitate your spiritual growth by sharing the mystical teachings of Judaism in contemporary language—making deep wisdom accessible and relevant to your life.