Tanya in-depth

Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski
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Welcome to the latest Project Chassidus podcast! Join us as we learn thought the Tanya of the Alter Rebbe in great depth.  All of our classes aim to explain the Tanya in a clear and lucid manner, in a way which feels relevant and easy to follow. This podcast series is hosted by Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    #8 Iggeres Hateshuvah Tanya — Chapter 1 part 7

    Iggeres Hateshuvah, chapter one part seven. This series of in-depth Tanya classes is presented by Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski. Thank you for being here, and may the study of this Chassidus lead to the coming of Moshiach. Timestamps: 00:00 (Intro).  00:27 (Opening words + France, Napoleon, and the Alter Rebbe). 30:31 (Thank you to our sponsors). 31:00 (Recap of the Alter Rebbe's definition of Teshuvah — Choosing Hashem). 48:45 (Reading further in the text — fasting and suffering is never needed for Teshuvah). 52:51 (Suffering is Hashem's prerogative — the purpose of suffering). 58:16 (Even suffering can be lightened and exchanged for a positive thing). 01:04:33 (Story #1 — The Alter Rebbe did not fast all week long). 01:06:18 (Story #2 — The Alter Rebbe's silver tobacco snuff box). 01:13:52 (Why couldn't the Jews who built the pyramids raise up the Mishkan?). 01:21:05 (Closing words). 01:21:12 (Outro).

    1h 21m

  2. 3D AGO

    #7 Iggeres Hateshuvah Tanya — Chapter 1 part 6

    Iggeres Hateshuvah, chapter one part six. This series of in-depth Tanya classes is presented by Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski. Thank you for being here, and may the study of this Chassidus lead to the coming of Moshiach. Timestamps: 00:00 (Intro).  00:28 (Opening words + Rambam's Yahrtzeit). 11:37 (Thank you to our sponsors). 12:30 (The Mitzvah of Teshuvah is to totally let go of the sin). 23:10 (Whether Teshuvah a Biblical Mitzvah?). 01:20:26 (Why the Alter Rebbe stresses that Teshuvah is a Mitzvah). 01:27:44 (The proof that Teshuvah is done instantaneously). 02:21:44 (What it means to let go of one's sin). 02:29:15 (Teshuvah necessitates the abandonment of ALL sins). 02:49:54 (Teshuvah is to choose Hashem as your top priority). 03:02:51 (One sometimes needs time to implement one's Teshuvah decision). 03:19:27 (The translation of the word Teshuvah). 03:20:55 (1st biblical source proof). 03:23:12 (2nd biblical source proof). 03:27:10 (3rd biblical source proof). 03:27:31 (4th biblical source proof). 03:28:20 (Teshuvah is not synonymous with fasting). 03:29:42 (Why the Alter Rebbe brings 4 different proofs). 03:31:30 (Closing words). 03:31:49 (Outro).

    3h 32m

  3. JAN 12

    #6 Iggeres Hateshuvah Tanya — Chapter 1 part 5

    Iggeres Hateshuvah, chapter one part five. This series of in-depth Tanya classes is presented by Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski. Thank you for being here, and may the study of this Chassidus lead to the coming of Moshiach. Timestamps: 00:00 (Intro). 00:28 (Opening words + Yaakov's descent into Egypt). 21:43 (Thank you to our sponsors). 22:06 (Recap of the main points made on the first page). 26:20 (Supplementary point #1 — how to "fulfill" a negative Mitzvah). 30:47 (Supplementary point #2 — the unique effect of positive and negative commandments). 35:19 (Supplementary point #3 — when the positive Mitzvah itself dictates that one not fulfill it). 37:11 (Supplementary point #4 — Teshuvah has a retroactive power to heal the past). 40:13 (Supplementary point #5 — all of the Torah's punishments are an expression of Hashem's kindness). 44:54 (Reading further in the text — Teshuvah is to let go of the sin). 46:30 (The proof of the gambler as a witness). 53:39 (Why the Alter Rebbe specifically points us to the end of the Siman?). 55:26 (The significance of this proof for Teshuvah being from witnesses). 01:00:23 (The core definition of Teshuvah). 01:02:04 (Closing words). 01:02:08 (Outro).

    1h 2m

  4. 12/29/2025

    #5 Iggeres Hateshuvah Tanya — Chapter 1 part 4

    Iggeres Hateshuvah, chapter one part four. This series of in-depth Tanya classes is presented by Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski. Thank you for being here, and may the study of this Chassidus lead to the coming of Moshiach. Timestamps: 00:00 (Intro). 00:30 (Opening words + Hei Teves). 05:24 (Teves and Teshuvah + Christianity). 40:34 (Thank you to our sponsors). 41:31 (Recap of the previous class). 44:06 (Restoring the lost light of a positive Mitzvah). 55:54 (Reading further — how negative commandments work). 01:07:18 (Weighing negative vs positive Mitzvos). 01:15:06 (The Alter Rebbe and Talmud Torah). 01:16:30 (Summarizing the parenthesis). 01:17:21 (The 3rd class of atonement — death level sin). 01:24:01 (Why the Alter Rebbe cites the Biblical source?). 01:29:30 (The justice of the punishments in the Torah). 01:40:17 (Crowd question and answer). 01:41:16 (Conclusion of the Baraisa — the Rebbe's analysis). 02:02:29 (Our interest is on life). 02:06:31 (Closing words). 02:06:56 (Outro).

    2h 7m

  5. 12/22/2025

    #4 Iggeres Hateshuvah Tanya — Chapter 1 part 3

    Iggeres Hateshuvah, chapter one part three. This series of in-depth Tanya classes is presented by Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski. Thank you for being here, and may the study of this Chassidus lead to the coming of Moshiach. Timestamps: 00:00 (Intro). 00:23 (Opening words + Chanukah and Teshuvah). 06:55 (The 5th night of Chanukah). 15:26 (Thank you to our sponsors). 16:22 (Recap of the previous class). 22:21 (Reading further into the text). 24:36 (Explaining why a positive Mitzvah can never be replaced). 33:33 (The difference between mending a positive vs negative sin). 37:47 ("A crookedness that can never be made straight"). 42:26 (Failing to read Kerias Shema). 46:57 (Some questions and answers). 52:20 (Summarizing the mechanics of a positive Mitzvah). 54:04 (Explaining why "Aseh Docheh Lo Saseh" and not vice versa). 56:40 (Transgression are only destructive when they are contrary to Hashem's will). 01:03:28 (When there is a conflict of two positive commandments). 01:06:06 (Alternative sources which state that one is able to replace a missed positive Mitzvah). 01:17:37 (Explaining the contradiction). 01:24:07 (Closing words). 01:24:22 (Outro).

    1h 25m

  6. 12/16/2025

    #3 Iggeres Hateshuvah Tanya — Chapter 1 part 2

    Iggeres Hateshuvah, chapter one part two. This series of in-depth Tanya classes is presented by Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski. Thank you for being here, and may the study of this Chassidus lead to the coming of Moshiach. Timestamps: 00:00 (Intro). 00:28 (Opening words — the takeaway of 19 Kislev) 06:05 (Alter Rebbe story about making Baalei Teshuvah) 09:22 (Thank you to our sponsors). 10:19 (Opening lines of chapter 1). 11:49 (The difference between Teshuvah and Kapparah). 28:55 (The opening Baraisa continued). 31:53 (Some questions and answers regarding Yom Kippur). 34:50 (The question of the parenthesis + Aseh Docheh Lo Saseh). 42:57 (Reading through the parenthesis + the power of positive action). 58:01 (The double parenthesis — Mitzvos are Hashem's 248 limbs). 01:04:47 (Continuing the parenthesis — Asher Kidishanu Bimitzvosov). 01:09:08 (Closing words). 01:09:14 (Outro).

    1h 10m

  7. 12/09/2025

    #2 Iggeres Hateshuvah Tanya — Chapter 1 part 1

    Iggeres Hateshuvah, chapter one part one. This series of in-depth Tanya classes is presented by Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski. Thank you for being here, and may the study of this Chassidus lead to the coming of Moshiach. Timestamps:  00:00 (Intro). 00:28 (Opening words + 14 Kislev). 04:14 (Thank you to our sponsors). 04:40 (Engagement is a time for Teshuvah). 12:16 (2 reasons why Teshuvah must be done daily). 14:33 (Teshuvah's power to change the world). 17:28 (Titlepage). 18:47 (Opening of chapter one). 21:27 (The true end of Yoma, 1st explanation). 23:50 (The true end of Yoma, 2nd explanation + wet dreams). 46:40 (Torah reading on Yom Kippur afternoon). 48:58 (Opening Baraisa from Yoma). 50:05 (Teshuvah vs Kapparah). 54:52 (Violating a positive precept). 58:46 (Violating negative precept). 01:02:51 (Which is worse, positive or negative transgressions?). 01:07:07 (Closing words). 01:07:18 (Outro).

    1h 8m

  8. 11/27/2025

    #1 Iggeres Hateshuvah Tanya — Introduction

    An introductory class to Iggeres Hateshuvah, the third part of the Alter Rebbe's Tanya. This series of in-depth Tanya classes is presented by Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski. Thank you for being here, and may the study of this Chassidus lead to the coming of Moshiach. Timestamps:  00:00 (Intro). 00:20 (Opening words + story of Rosh Chodesh Kislev). 03:05 (The reason we are beginning Tanya with Iggeres Hateshuvah). 04:43 (Thank you to our sponsors). 05:52 (History of the development of Iggeres Hateshuvah). 25:32 (The Rebbe's Yachas and relationship to Iggeres Hateshuvah). 38:15 (Some stories and teachings on the greatness of Teshuvah). 44:55 (Teshuvah is the ultimate purpose of our lives). 50:09 (Iggeres Hateshuvah was written as a Tikun for Pgam Habris). 1:01:22 (This book was written to show how Teshuvah is extremely doable). 1:04:22 (The Alter Rebbe parallels Yaakov, seen most in Iggeres Hateshuvah). 1:10:45 (Iggeres Hateshuvah corresponds to the Baal Shem Tov). 1:12:17 (The 3rd book of the Tanya corresponds to the 3rd part of the Shulchan Aruch, which talks about the laws of divorce and marriage). 1:16:17 (Explaining conceptually why marriage must be proceeded by divorce). 1:46:41 (Teshuvah means to restore the two Heis of Hashem's name). 1:49:16 (The 3rd book of the Tanya corresponds to the Sefirah of Binah). 1:55:47 (1st reason why Binah is associated with Teshuvah — the number 40). 1:57:49 (2nd reason why Binah is associated with Teshuvah — feminine renewal). 1:59:36 (3rd reason why Binah is associated with Teshuvah — 50 gates of Binah). 2:30:55 (Connotation of the name Iggeres Hateshuvah, the letter of Teshuvah). 2:35:19 (Closing words). 2:36:34 (Outro).

    2h 37m
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Welcome to the latest Project Chassidus podcast! Join us as we learn thought the Tanya of the Alter Rebbe in great depth.  All of our classes aim to explain the Tanya in a clear and lucid manner, in a way which feels relevant and easy to follow. This podcast series is hosted by Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski.

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