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The Rambam teaches that Kesser Torah is more than studying Torah. Like the enduring crowns of priesthood and kingship, Torah must become a person's very identity, transforming his essential being. https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/028/009_002

This class explores whether the obligation to separate terumah (the priestly portion) requires it to be taken exclusively from the best produce, examining the differing views of the Talmud and Sifrei, and how these opinions impact both the mitzvah's fulfillment and its broader lessons for beautifying all mitzvos. https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/033/006_003

The Rebbe explains Rav Ashi’s view that a non-Jew could theoretically serve as an agent because agency affects the object, not necessarily the sender. The Gemara rejects this, teaching that every form of agency requires a genuine connection between agent and sender. https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/033/006_002

The Rebbe explores why the concept of a 'minyan' (quorum of ten) for sacred matters is derived from the spies, despite their sin. He explains that the spies were on a high spiritual level, desiring to remain in the desert's spiritual environment rather than engage in the physical tasks of settling the Land of Israel. https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/033/005_002

The Rebbe explores the seeming contradiction in Rashi's commentary regarding the Meraglim's status when they were sent. Initially, they were deemed righteous, yet Moshe prayed for Yehoshua's protection from their counsel. The Rebbe clarifies that while they were righteous at the outset, Moshe foresaw potential pitfalls. https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/033/005_001

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