Chassidic Interpretations of the Mitzvot of Pesach
The Shem Mishmuel, the Rebbe of Sochatchov, presents a deep and structured analysis of the Parshiot and the Jewish Holidays. This mini-series analyzes each of the mitzvot of Pesach, and delves into its full meaning according to the Chassidic interpretations of the Shem Mishmuel. Some of the mitzvot discussed in this class are removing chometz, eating matzah, reciting the Hagaddah, and drinking four cups of wine.
Teacher:Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In this shuir (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains the prohibition of chametz from a Chassidic perspective. The Shem MiShmuel presents the negative spiritual characteristics which chametz represents, and explains how one should work on eradicating those characteristics during the time of Pesach.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the spiritual understanding of matzah. According to Chassidic thought, matzah represents ultimate faith in G-d, which was seen in the Jewish Nation's redemption from Egypt.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains the significance of the number four which prominently appears in the Seder. Specifically focusing in the four cups of wine, this class gives a Chassidic interpretation of the levels of the soul and how each cup represents a particular level.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman presents the Chassidic view of the Korban Pesach, the Pascal sacrifice. Rabbi Reichman explains how we can still incorporate the effects and lessons of the korban Pesach even when we no longer have a Temple.
In this shuir (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the significance of the Four Questions, based on the Shem Mishmuel explaination of the concept of number four.
