Tanya in-depth

Welcome to the latest Project Chassidus podcast!

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.

#9 Iggeres Hateshuvah Tanya — Chapter 1 part 8

February 15, 2026 • Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski • Season 1 • Episode 9

0:00 | 1:28:28

Iggeres Hateshuvah, chapter one part eight.

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 + Shevat and Teshuvah).

25:58 (Thank you to our sponsors).

26:12 (Recap of the Alter Rebbe's definition of Teshuvah).

40:02 (One should not inflict punishment on oneself out of Teshuvah).

48:37 (What moves Hashem to bring suffering and Kapparah on a person).

01:01:46 (Even Kapparah is easily accessible to every Jew).

01:02:56 (Hardships are an expression of Hashem's love).

01:15:16 (The Rambam does not mention fasts at all in the laws of Teshuvah).

01:19:27 (The Biblical concept of confession).

01:28:09 (Closing words).

01:28:12 (Outro).