Aggadeta: Berachot 2a - Chassidic Insights and Perspectives - Class 26 Class highlights: A less literal reading the Mishnah through the lens of the Chassidic Masters; a disclaimer about Chassidut and a brief history of the Rabbi's complicated relationship with it; understanding the frame of reference in order to understand presumptuous rabbinic titles; finding strength in Galut by observing Talmide Chachamim; a tangent in the Rambam's Laws of Torah Study and the prohibition of using the Torah for financial gain; a powerful story about Rabbi Yosef Kapach (Qafih); how to break the cycle of poverty; becoming an angel by giving Tzedakah; Chassidic dichotomies between physical and spiritual; opening our homes to Talmide Chachamim and for the study of Torah; understanding the Mishnah as corresponding to three stages in Teshuvah and human development; a tangent in the Rambam's Laws of Teshuvah; it is never too late for Teshuvah; the Kotzker Rebbe's radical teachings on truth and genuinity; Ashkenazi ignorance of Sepharadic rabbis, and vice versa; exposing a child to important things in their youth, even utilizing tools like television; the importance of pondering HaKadosh Baruch Hu's creation; and more! (1/14/2021) — The Shiviti Night Kollel has expanded with a brand-new Talmud Track! Join us as we delve into the non-Halachic segments of the Talmud, otherwise known as Aggadeta! — Google Classroom Please email [email protected] if you wish to join the Google Classroom. Please do not join the Classroom out of curiosity as inactive members will be removed. — Rabbi Yonatan Halevy's official YouTube channel! Subscribe for the newest audio and video coming out of Shiviti/Kehillat Shaar HaShamayim!