Getting Started
The order is similar to “What was your father extra careful/bright with?” Zohir means shine and bright, and through this, it shines through all of his matters. This is how it must be: the main “life” of the calculation regarding Chassidus. Not only regarding the learning, but also regarding the actions according to Chassidus, for “The greatness of learning is that it brings to action.” The main personal calculation in the twelve days from Chai Elul until Rosh Hashana must be regarding the inner parts of the Torah (Chassidus). Certainly the calculation must be in all 613 Mitzvos, and in all the details and preciseness, and on the contrary, the main thing is the action. But with this (calculating the actions), he must be finished even before Chai Elul. From Chai Elul onward, (which is the day of) the revelation of Chassidus.
A selected section of the Sicha with a linear translation
