Lessons in Tanya
Transform your commute into a spiritual awakening.
Join us for an engaging exploration of one of Jewish mysticism's most profound texts, made completely accessible for modern listeners. Each episode features two dynamic voices diving deep into another chapter of the Tanya, bringing ancient wisdom to life through contemporary conversation and relatable insights.
What makes this different?
We've eliminated the language barrier entirely. No Hebrew phrases to stumble over, no untranslated terms to confuse you. Every concept is explained in clear, modern English, making these timeless teachings available to anyone seeking spiritual growth and self-understanding.
Perfect for busy lives. Whether you're driving to work, or hitting the gym, these discussions flow naturally and keep you engaged. Our conversational format transforms complex philosophical concepts into digestible insights you can actually apply to your daily life.
What you'll discover:
- Practical wisdom for managing inner conflict and finding peace
- Revolutionary perspectives on the human soul and consciousness
- Ancient strategies for personal transformation that feel surprisingly modern
- Deep insights into the nature of good, evil, and everything in between
- Tools for developing genuine self-awareness and spiritual growth
Each episode stands alone while building on a greater journey of understanding. No prior knowledge required – just bring your curiosity and openness to explore the depths of human experience through one of history's most insightful spiritual guides.
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2025
Chapter Twelve: The Intermediate Person
This episode explores the profound definition of the Intermediate Man, a spiritual level distinct from both the perfectly righteous person and the wicked person. Unlike the wicked person, in whom evi…
Chapter Eleven: The Wicked Person
Defining the Wicked Person in Tanya Chapter 11
This chapter of Tanya defines the wicked person, presenting them as the opposite of the righteous person. The fundamental characteristic is that the ani…
Chapter Ten: The Complete and Incomplete Righteous Person—Transforming Evil Through Love
Explore the nature of a righteous person, defined as one who vanquishes their animal soul and transforms its evil into good. The sources outline two primary categories: the "complete righteous person…
Chapter Nine: The Inner Battle of Souls
This podcast episode explores the profound inner conflict described in Chapter 9 of Tanya, focusing on the battle between an individual's two souls: the animal soul and the divine soul. The animal so…
Chapter Eight: Forbidden Foods, Permissible Pleasures, and The Nature of The Evil Impulse
This podcast episode explores the spiritual roots of different aspects of life, particularly the distinction between things that are permissible and those that are forbidden. It explains that forbidd…
Chapter Seven: The Spiritual Source of Permissible Things
This podcast episode explores the spiritual source of the animal soul and permissible, mundane aspects of existence, explaining that they originate from a spiritual category sometimes called "Shell t…
Chapter Six: The Divine and Animal Souls
This episode explores the nature of the animal soul, explaining its complete parallelism to the divine soul in having ten powers—three intellectual and seven emotional—and three forms of expression t…
Chapter Five: Torah Study
This episode explores the extraordinary power of studying religious law and divine wisdom, explaining why this spiritual practice is considered superior to other religious observances. Unlike perform…
Chapter Four: The Soul's Garments; Thought, Speech, and Action
This podcast episode explores the concept of the divine soul's three "garments" or instruments of expression: thought, speech, and action. These expressions allow the soul's intellect and emotions to…
Chapter Three: The Soul's Faculties, Intellect and Emotions
This episode explores the faculties of the human soul, explaining how its ten powers, which correspond to divine manifestations, are categorized into intellectual and emotional attributes. We delve i…
Chapter Two: The Uniquely Jewish Soul
This episode delves into profound concepts of human nature and spiritual identity, beginning with the heavenly oath administered to every person before birth: to be righteous, but also to consider on…
Chapter One: Righteous, Wicked, and the Intermediate
This episode delves into the profound spiritual journey of the soul, beginning with a heavenly promise administered before birth: “Be righteous and be not wicked; and even if the whole world judging …
Introduction to the Tanya: Core Teachings and Approbations
This podcast episode delves into Tanya, a foundational text also known as "The Book of the Intermediates", originally titled "A Compilation of Teachings" by its author, the Alter Rebbe. The book is d…