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.

#7 Iggeres Hateshuvah Tanya — Chapter 1 part 6

February 03, 2026 • Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski • Season 1 • Episode 7

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Iggeres Hateshuvah, chapter one part six.

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 + Rambam's Yahrtzeit).

11:37 (Thank you to our sponsors).

12:30 (The Mitzvah of Teshuvah is to totally let go of the sin).

23:10 (Whether Teshuvah a Biblical Mitzvah?).

01:20:26 (Why the Alter Rebbe stresses that Teshuvah is a Mitzvah).

01:27:44 (The proof that Teshuvah is done instantaneously).

02:21:44 (What it means to let go of one's sin).

02:29:15 (Teshuvah necessitates the abandonment of ALL sins).

02:49:54 (Teshuvah is to choose Hashem as your top priority).

03:02:51 (One sometimes needs time to implement one's Teshuvah decision).

03:19:27 (The translation of the word Teshuvah).

03:20:55 (1st biblical source proof).

03:23:12 (2nd biblical source proof).

03:27:10 (3rd biblical source proof).

03:27:31 (4th biblical source proof).

03:28:20 (Teshuvah is not synonymous with fasting).

03:29:42 (Why the Alter Rebbe brings 4 different proofs).

03:31:30 (Closing words).

03:31:49 (Outro).