ABSTRACT Lekutei Sichos Part 1

Our goal is for our mundane and physical matters to become infused with holiness

• Avodah involving one’s concealed aspect renders one a vessel to absorb the “concealed” aspect of G-d
• Engaged with Ahavas Yisrael, since one does not know how high a Yid is

(1) One is to be holy in three related matters

• In permitted matters
• Not only for oneself, also for one’s children
• Imbue into consciousness by Shabbos observance

(6) The avodah of “sanctify yourself in permitted matters” effects the future redemption

(14) Ahavas Yisrael is a comprehensive principle of Torah; fundamental to Chassidus to the extent that it becomes mandatory

Kedoshim

• Jews, smallest among the nations, are not nullified since they are connected to their Source
• Detached Orlah can be nullified with another element 200 times as much; but an Orlah tree lost among other trees, can not be nullified
• This reflects the principle that a plant that is connected to its source cannot be nullified

Orlah

• Only through praises to G-d for a Jew’s physical needs יושב )תהלות ישראל(, then we draw down Atzmus into this world )ואתה קודש(
• The fruits of the fifth year embody a higher spiritual level than the fruit of the fourth year, since G-d desires the activities which are within this world (extra letter ל) See table below

th yearנטע רבעיth yearערלהFirst 3 yearsPermitted completely Permitted only in Yerushaliyim Prohibitedלהוסיףקוד ש אסורכתר אצילות עשיה יצירה בריאה

This din concludes the Parsha קדושים concept of plural, the language of wisdom

• Word “א ו “teaches if one does both things, then obligated to provide two sin offerings
• Someone who is on a high level can’t be satisfied; if on a low level, can’t be discouraged
• “Acharei” indicates not to be satisfied with raising one’s level, since another, higher level exists
• “Kedoshim” one can reach to holiness without limits
• Doing good deeds also bring continuing (good) effects
• Stealing has continuing consequences until one repays; similar to idol worship
• Bad actions that continue to have bad effects