Tanya in-depth

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Join us as we learn thought the Tanya of the Alter Rebbe in great depth.

All of our classes aim to explain the Tanya in a clear and lucid manner, in a way which feels relevant and easy to follow.

This podcast series is hosted by Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski.

#4 Iggeres Hateshuvah Tanya — Chapter 1 part 3

December 22, 2025 • Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski • Season 1 • Episode 4

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Iggeres Hateshuvah, chapter one part three.

This series of in-depth Tanya classes is presented by Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski.

Thank you for being here, and may the study of this Chassidus lead to the coming of Moshiach.

Timestamps:

00:00 (Intro).

00:23 (Opening words + Chanukah and Teshuvah).

06:55 (The 5th night of Chanukah).

15:26 (Thank you to our sponsors).

16:22 (Recap of the previous class).

22:21 (Reading further into the text).

24:36 (Explaining why a positive Mitzvah can never be replaced).

33:33 (The difference between mending a positive vs negative sin).

37:47 ("A crookedness that can never be made straight").

42:26 (Failing to read Kerias Shema).

46:57 (Some questions and answers).

52:20 (Summarizing the mechanics of a positive Mitzvah).

54:04 (Explaining why "Aseh Docheh Lo Saseh" and not vice versa).

56:40 (Transgression are only destructive when they are contrary to Hashem's will).

01:03:28 (When there is a conflict of two positive commandments).

01:06:06 (Alternative sources which state that one is able to replace a missed positive Mitzvah).

01:17:37 (Explaining the contradiction).

01:24:07 (Closing words).

01:24:22 (Outro).