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.

#6 Iggeres Hateshuvah Tanya — Chapter 1 part 5

January 12, 2026 • Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski • Season 1 • Episode 6

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Iggeres Hateshuvah, chapter one part five.

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).

00:28 (Opening words + Yaakov's descent into Egypt).

21:43 (Thank you to our sponsors).

22:06 (Recap of the main points made on the first page).

26:20 (Supplementary point #1 — how to "fulfill" a negative Mitzvah).

30:47 (Supplementary point #2 — the unique effect of positive and negative commandments).

35:19 (Supplementary point #3 — when the positive Mitzvah itself dictates that one not fulfill it).

37:11 (Supplementary point #4 — Teshuvah has a retroactive power to heal the past).

40:13 (Supplementary point #5 — all of the Torah's punishments are an expression of Hashem's kindness).

44:54 (Reading further in the text — Teshuvah is to let go of the sin).

46:30 (The proof of the gambler as a witness).

53:39 (Why the Alter Rebbe specifically points us to the end of the Siman?).

55:26 (The significance of this proof for Teshuvah being from witnesses).

01:00:23 (The core definition of Teshuvah).

01:02:04 (Closing words).

01:02:08 (Outro).