OVERVIEW Likutei Sichos

CONTENT HIGHLIGHT

פסוקחלקSummaryCrouching Lion - Jews in ExileבFear & love of HaShem overcomes Bilaam and AmalekG-d’s ultimate intent is fulfilled by the level of the MatriarchsדStrength in the time of fear, signifies the true leader*וירא בלק חאAn act beyond the rules, is rewarded beyond the boundariesוירא פנחס חבGreat Tzinus of the Jews in small and large matters*מה טובו יגאRashi & Rambam explain differently the allusions in the final prophecy of Bilaam*דרך כוכב יגבJews special standing makes them impervious to curses*כעת יאמר ליעקב יחאPurpose of Moshiach is alluded to in Bilaam’s prophecy referencing Dovid and Moshiachרמב"ם יח בZimri’s challenge and Pinchas’ replyלעיני משה יח גUnderstanding the place of the physical worldהפטרה יחדBalak elevated as conduit for the blessings of the Jewsבלק כגאThe nations of the world have a role in the times of Moshiachוקרקר כגבAvrohom established a new standard to love HaShem without limits*ויחבש כחאThe essence of the Jews*כי מראש צורים כחבGrabbing Mitzvos like a lion indicates mesiras nefesh*הן עם כלביא יקום לגFrom irrational hate comes irrational love*וגרשתיו לחאG-d’s love for the Jews expressed as “infants” and “soil”*עפר יעקב לחבThe days of Moshiach are connected to our service in Galusוהאביד שריד מעיר לחג