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Chapter 30 of Tanya begins by citing the teaching of our Sages to be humble before all people. But how can we legitimately feel humility before everyone, even those who are extremely morally weak?
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Continuing Ch. 30 in which we are charged with humbling ourselves before all, even the wanton sinners. Is our struggle as intense as theirs or are we coasting?
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Beginning Ch. 31, we address the burning question that now arises: what if the methods of unflinching personal stocktaking outlined in the previous chapters bring on a negative emotional state? If we established in Ch. 26 that joy is essential, how could we employ methods that may cause us to feel bad?
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Concluding Ch. 31, we discuss the role of healthy frustration with the body and taking joy in the delight of the soul.
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Find out why Chapter 32 is the "heart of Tanya." How does the identity shift outlined in Chapter 31 lead to a radical change in our relationships with others.
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Concluding Ch. 32 -the HEART of TANYA- we discuss how to love even those people who behave in ways that are objectively hateful.
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Chapter 33 continues the theme of JOY begun in Ch. 26. The specific form of joy that we focus on in this chapter is the unique happiness we feel when we feel close to Hashem.
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Finishing Ch. 33. More about why Hashem gets such delight from us "letting Him in." Rabbi Taub shares an epiphany he had about the old Groucho joke "I would never want to be part of any club that would have someone like me as a member."
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Chapter 34 of Tanya concludes the theme of joy that we began in Chapter 26. We take joy in providing a home for Hashem in this world through our Torah study and giving tzedakah.
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Beginning Ch. 35, we know focus on a new theme. What is the purpose of life? What is the point of the beinoni's struggle?
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Please give to our yearly campaign! If you enjoy these Tanya classes, use this special link: charidy.com/rst/tanya In this class, we finish Ch. 35 and the discussion of the primary importance of action over emotion.
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Beginning of Chapter 36. The ultimate purpose for the creation of all worlds takes place on earth, not in heaven.
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