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‫פ' וישלח‬ Abstract ‫לקוטי שיחות‬
‫לע"נ ר' אפרים ב"ר אברהם ע"ה האפמאן‬
 Resource to encourage the study of the Rebbe’s sichos 
‫הוראה‬
Every Jew realizes the world is not yet (‫ )א‬Realm of Lavan was “alien” to Yaacov;
purified for the redemption, but one
must prepare all one’s possessions
for the future redemption
“Where are you?” Are you acting
your purpose of transforming?
Pnimiyus of Torah is related to the
miracles of this month, especially
the oil (‫)רזין דרזין‬
On Shabbos we exist on level of
Yisrael having no fear or need for
strenuous effort to refine the world
Obligation in mitzvos at 13 learned
from actions of Shimon & Levi;
who acted out of passion to defend
righteousness, putting aside rational
considerations
Thus, every Jewish child upon
reaching the age of maturity, also
needs to observe mitzvos with
mesiras nefesh
1) One makes birur in one’s body by The Maggid states Yaacov sent the
means of the one’s soul
2) A Shliach needs to remain
connected to the Sender in order
to not be influenced by the
physical environment
Eisav settled in the Diaspora, but a
Jew is always a stranger in a
foreign land until we return to our
true home in full and total
settlement
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- ‫תוכן הענינים מלקו"ש השבועי‬-
‫נשמת אפרים‬
‫ענין‬ ‫פסוק‬ ‫חלק‬
his true home was Torah; and his priority ‫עם לבן גרתי‬
was the coming of Moshiach contingent ‫ ה‬,‫לב‬
upon the avodah of birurim
(‫ )ז‬Moshiach himself will be riding on the ‫וחמור‬ ‫א‬
donkey (chamor-physicality ‫חמור‬-‫)חומר‬ ‫ ו‬,‫לב‬
(‫ )טז‬Kislev is the time of the revelation of
the pnimiyus of Torah, 3rd month (from
Tishrei) of the Teshuvah season
Two names, two paths of Divine service
‫ י עקב‬lowest level of soul power ‫ולא יקרא‬
‫ לי ראש‬highest level of soul power ‫ג‬
see table below
‫עוד יעקב‬
‫ י‬,‫לה‬
B’nai Noach is obligated in honoring their
parents to maintain a stable society
Shimon & Levi’s attach on Shechem was
for the same reason (the good of
society); thus, this gain to society (from ‫איש חרבו‬ ‫הא‬
their quick actions), overrode their not ‫ כה‬,‫לד‬
consulting (and, thus, not honoring) their
parent
Shimon & Levi (called Ish, & thus, Bar
Mitzvah) did not spill innocent blood
This parsha reveals the real names of *‫בשמת בת‬
Eisav’s wifes; Parshas Toldos uses ‫ב‬ ‫ה‬
descriptive names to show Eisav’s intent ‫ישמעאל‬
‫ ג‬,‫לו‬
“mamash” of the angels (their bodies)
but kept the souls with him; not that he
‫וישלח יעקב‬
split the angels, but even when the ‫מלאכים‬ ‫א‬ ‫י‬
angels went on their mission, they ‫ ד‬,‫לב‬
remained loyal (their souls) to Yaacov
Eisav left since he always planned to leave
Eretz Yisrael to avoid the decree of exile, *‫ולא יכלה‬
and now with the numerous possessions
‫ארץ מגוריהם‬ ‫ב‬ ‫י‬
of Yaacov, he had a cover; plus he was
embarrassed by the sale of the birthright ‫ ז‬,‫לו‬
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‫פ' וישלח‬
‫לע"נ ר' אפרים ב"ר אברהם ע"ה האפמאן‬ ‫נשמת אפרים‬
 Resource to encourage the study of the Rebbe’s sichos 
Both in fighting one’s Yetzer HaRa
and in educating Jewish children, it
is insufficient to work in the usual
manner; one needs to change
oneself on all three fronts:
‫אהבה יראה רחמים‬
Despite the fact that a Jew can ask
Tzedakah in a way of Mishpat, yet
a greater bitul is achieved if one
requests Tzedakah despite being
owed; then one draws down
success beyond limitations
Divine service must begin with
acceptance of the Divine Yoke,
ensuring that one is not blinded by
their own logic; afterwards one
applies their intellect and
comprehension to the service of
HaShem
Chassidus is needed in these
generations either due to the deep
darkness, or as “a taste of Shabbos
on Erev Shabbos”
Chassidus needs to spread out & be
felt outside just like on the inside
Sometimes necessary for the Tzadik
to lower to the level of Kelipah
temporarily in order to elevate the
Kelipah
A Jew must not count on a non-Jew
for assistance; however, on a
temporary basis, a non-Jew can be
influenced to assist, setting the
model for the real change in times
of Moshiach
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Abstract ‫לקוטי שיחות‬
- ‫תוכן הענינים מלקו"ש השבועי‬-
Term "‫( "התקין‬and not "‫ )"הכין‬indicates a *‫והי' המחנה‬
change in the person himself
Yaacov changed himself and expressed ‫הנשאר‬ ‫א‬ ‫טו‬
this change in the three actions of
Gifts – ‫ אהבה‬War - ‫ יראה‬Prayer – ‫רחמים‬
‫לפליטה‬
‫ ט‬,‫לב‬
Yaacov only with his stick, nothing of
worth (felt himself unworthy) could
request Tzedaka from Hashem (despite
his being entitled to it) ‫'לישועתך קויתי ה‬
On the other hand, Yaacov used the stick to ‫כי במקלי‬ ‫ב‬ ‫טו‬
‫ יא‬,‫לב‬
perform the miracle of splitting the river,
since showed bitul in requesting G-d’s
Chesed, even though was worthy
according to Mishpat ‫ברוך כבוד ה' ממקומו‬
Shimon & Levi were adults at time of their
action in Shechem (a source of 13 for Bar
Mitzvah) see table below
At this age one reaches the adult maturity ‫איש חרבו‬ ‫ג‬ ‫טו‬
to serve with logic & comprehension; but ‫ כה‬,‫לד‬
also, “each man took his sword” shows
that one must also approach Mitzvos with
mesiras nefesh which transcends logic
‫ לכדו‬returned for the sake of small items; or
‫ לבדו‬Yaacov stood alone, like HaShem
stands alone ‫ויותר יעקב‬
Two explanations are connected; in the
‫לבדו‬ ‫ד‬ ‫טו‬
service of birur of small items almost lost
‫ כה‬,‫לב‬
in the darkness, is where HaShem can be
recognized and felt
‫ ולאום מלאום יאמץ‬refers to the kingships; at
times Eisav is greater; other times Yaacov *‫יובב בן זרח‬
‫ ורב יעבוד צעיר‬refers to individuals where
‫מבצרה‬ ‫ה‬ ‫טו‬
children of Yaacov are always greater
‫ לג‬,‫לו‬
Thus, Kings of Edom were not from Eisav
Eisav’s kiss was only temporarily sincere;
just as Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai had fled
from the Romans, later was chosen to be *‫וישקהו‬ ‫א‬ ‫כ‬
ambassador to them since he was a ‫ ד‬,‫לג‬
miracle worker; so Yaacov who had fled
from Eisav was now able to change Eisav
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‫פ' וישלח‬ Abstract ‫לקוטי שיחות‬
- ‫תוכן הענינים מלקו"ש השבועי‬-
‫לע"נ ר' אפרים ב"ר אברהם ע"ה האפמאן‬ ‫נשמת אפרים‬
 Resource to encourage the study of the Rebbe’s sichos 

A Jew should not feel “at home” in Yaacov did not lie to Eisav, but indicated
Galus, but be aware we are in a that he would travel at a different pace *‫עד אשר‬
journey which will only be and eventually would meet Eisav, at the ‫ב‬ ‫כ‬
completed in the time of Moshiach time of Moshiach
‫אבוא‬
‫ יד‬,‫לג‬
To reach a higher level, one experiences a
Alter Rebbe revealed his greatness
lessening ((‫ קטנות‬of the prior level; ‫קטנתי מכל‬
primarily after the imprisonment in
similar to questions and confusion that ‫כ‬
‫ג‬
Petersburg of ‫י"ט כסלו‬
leads to a deeper understanding
‫החסדים‬
‫ יא‬,‫לב‬
The Jewish people upon the final Yaacov upon returning to Eretz Yisrael
Redemption will emerge whole obtained a wholeness in all aspects, *‫ויבא יעקב‬
without even scars, both physically greater than the initial promise from G-d, ‫א‬ ‫כה‬
and spiritually in finances, in body and in Torah learning
‫שלם‬
‫ יח‬,‫לג‬

The Chasidus of Rabbi Akiva is to

Yaacov did not buy land permanently in ‫במאה‬
bring merit to Jews in all places
area of Shechem and thus, did not pay ‫ב‬ ‫כה‬
full price, since only there temporarily ‫קשיטה‬
‫ יט‬,‫לג‬
The wounding of Yaacov in that particular place is seemingly only one
small detail; this reflects the concept that HaShem’s providence over ‫גיד הנשה‬ ‫א‬ ‫ל‬
the Jews extends equally to every detail since He Chose us ‫ לג‬,‫לב‬
When a person cleaves to such a Idolatry exists so that it can be eliminated -
degree that G-d's true unity is not as a natural development, but as a
revealed within him, then all result of the spiritual service of the Jews; ‫הסירו את‬
opposition to G-dliness will end, therefore, He created the world in such a
‫אלקי הנכר‬ ‫ב‬ ‫ל‬
much as darkness - something that manner that idolatry is possible, so that
has no true existence - is dispelled the Jewish people might reveal the true ‫ ב‬,‫לה‬
before light belief in the One G-d
Creating spiritual children (those Any Jew that gets married (learned from
lacking in Jewish education) does Eisav) has one’s sins forgiven at the ‫בשמת בת‬
not have to wait for one to be marriage even though not yet ‫ל‬
‫ג‬
complete; but involvement brings accomplished the mitzvah of bearing ‫ישמעאל‬
‫ ג‬,‫לו‬
forth one’s forgiveness children ; three reasons see table below
Avodah of fighting the Yetzer “I saw G-d face to face” that place ‫ל‬-‫פני א‬
(Yaacov) and of connecting of the (plural faces of G-d & Yaccov) ‫;פנימיות‬ *‫להא פניאל פנואל‬
inner part of the heart to G-d After left the place is called “his face saw ‫לב‬-‫ לא‬,‫לב‬
(Yisrael), can be one avodah G-d” ‫ל‬-‫( פניו א‬Yaacov’s face) ‫חיצוניות‬
Eisav still intended to harm Yaacov, but
Temporarily evil can be transformed
into a friend as in the time of Yud-
was unable since his army left him, who *‫עשו לדרכו‬ ‫ב‬ ‫לה‬
were scared off by the angels (and they ‫ טז‬,‫לג‬
Tes Kislev
were rewarded in days of David)
Jewish women who are capable,
Dinah’s intention was to use her outgoing
while maintaining modesty, should
personality for the sake of Heaven *‫בת דינה‬ ‫ג‬ ‫לה‬
bring others closer to Judaism, ‫ א‬,‫לד‬
attracting others to the ways of G-d
spending time outside the home
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‫פ' וישלח‬ Abstract ‫לקוטי שיחות‬
- ‫תוכן הענינים מלקו"ש השבועי‬-
‫לע"נ ר' אפרים ב"ר אברהם ע"ה האפמאן‬ ‫נשמת אפרים‬
 Resource to encourage the study of the Rebbe’s sichos 
Reference for Bar Mitzvah in the Torah
‫ שמעון ולוי אחי דינה איש חרבו‬Shimon & Levi Were Brothers of Dina, a Man to His Sword
Year Event
2192 Yaacov marries Leah & Rochel; 12 children in 7 years
2195 16th Nissan Levi born
Yosef, the last child in Galus, is born
2199
Yaacov begins last 6 years of work for Lavan
Yaacov and family leave Lavan; Meet Eisav
2205
Yaacov arrives in Succoth; stays for 18 months
2207 Yaacov moves to Shechem and buys property
Incident with Dinah
th
14 Nissan people of Shechem were circumcised
2208 th
16 of Nissan Shimon and Levi killed people of Shechem
Levi called ‫ ;איש‬Levi turns 13 that day
Chasanah Effects
Yom Kippur Effects
Reason for Chosson & Kallah to Fast Forgiveness for
Forgiveness
Chosson & Kallah
Since forgiven for sins, the day becomes their Only works if do Teshuvah Fasting needed to facilitate
personal Yom Kippur (Rabbanan) Teshuvah
Perhaps they would become Shikur (drunk), Essence of day accomplishes
and be unable to properly perform the legal forgiveness whether did Teshuvah not required
acts of marriage Teshuvah or not (Rebbi)
Since Mitzvos are beloved they are
Fasted due to preciousness of
accustomed, like the original Chassidim, to Kiruv to HaShem even
Mitzvos, even without Teshuvah
fast prior to doing the Mitzvah of marriage without fasting
(Rabbanan according to Rambam)
(like prior to doing Lulav, Shofar)

TWO NAMES TWO PATHS OF DIVINE SERVICE

During the week Jews Service to Cleverness
Weekday activities Blessings
to refine the world
practiced “deception”, elevate sparks of
through (deception ‫יעקב‬
like eating for sake of G-dliness in the (‫)י עקב‬
by toil and labor deceit )
Heaven material
Shabbos activities Revealed
Direct service
have no fear or On Shabbos for Jews’
No concealment;
blessings as
Mastery ‫ישראל‬
strenuous effort to eating reflects holiness be fits a (‫)לי ראש‬
no conflict
refine the world ruler

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