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'''Likutei Sichos''' is the main series of seforim containing the teachings of the Rebbe | '''Likutei Sichos''' is the main series of seforim containing the teachings of [[The Rebbe|the Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach]], comprising 40 volumes. The series contains a selected collection of sichas that the Rebbe delivered over the years and were carefully edited by him weekly for publication and distribution worldwide. | ||
The sichos are organized according to the weekly parshios (Torah portions), and each one explores in depth one topic from the parsha and the annual cycle, including Jewish holidays and festivals, and special Chassidic dates. | The sichos are organized according to the weekly parshios (Torah portions), and each one explores in depth one topic from the parsha and the annual cycle, including Jewish holidays and festivals, and special Chassidic dates. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
Since the Rebbe's arrival in the United States in 5701 (1941), he began, at the instruction of his father-in-law the Rebbe Rayatz, to hold farbrengens with chassidim at 770 every Shabbos Mevorchim. Starting from the passing of the Rebbe Rayatz in 5710 (1950), the talks given at these farbrengens and on other occasions were transcribed by several students of the yeshiva at 770, and some were even edited by him and distributed worldwide, though not in a regular or organized manner. This practice continued even after his acceptance of the nesius (leadership). | Since the Rebbe's arrival in [[United States|the United States]] in 5701 (1941), he began, at the instruction of his father-in-law [[the Rebbe Rayatz]], to hold farbrengens with chassidim at 770 every Shabbos Mevorchim. Starting from the passing of the Rebbe Rayatz in 5710 (1950), the talks given at these farbrengens and on other occasions were transcribed by several students of [[Central Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim - 770|the yeshiva]] at [[770 Eastern Parkway|770]], and some were even edited by him and distributed worldwide, though not in a regular or organized manner. This practice continued even after his acceptance of the nesius (leadership). | ||
Towards Shavuos 5718 (1958), Tzeirei Agudas Chabad approached the Rebbe and requested that he edit one of his sichos from previous years on the weekly parsha each week, to provide material for chassidim to share Chassidus in synagogues in New York. The Rebbe agreed, and from then on, booklets began to appear weekly that were then called "Table of Contents for Sharing Dach in Synagogues." These sichos were published for a year, until Shavuos 5719 (1959). Later, in celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin's wedding, these sichos were printed together in two volumes as a gift to the Rebbe. | Towards Shavuos 5718 (1958), Tzeirei Agudas Chabad approached the Rebbe and requested that he edit one of his sichos from previous years on the weekly parsha each week, to provide material for chassidim to share Chassidus in synagogues in New York. The Rebbe agreed, and from then on, booklets began to appear weekly that were then called "Table of Contents for Sharing Dach in Synagogues." These sichos were published for a year, until Shavuos 5719 (1959). Later, in celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin's wedding, these sichos were printed together in two volumes as a gift to the Rebbe. | ||
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* As part of the Likkutei Sichos Project, an accurate and modern translation of the sichos studied each week is released, including page numbers corresponding to the Yiddish Likkutei Sichos. | * As part of the Likkutei Sichos Project, an accurate and modern translation of the sichos studied each week is released, including page numbers corresponding to the Yiddish Likkutei Sichos. | ||
* '''In English''' - The translation of the series into English was done by the 'Vaad L'Hafatzas Sichos' - Parts 1-5 covering Volumes 1-2 were translated by Rabbi Emmanuel Schochet, and Parts 6-10 covering Volumes 3-4 were translated by Rabbi Eliyahu Touger. For some reason, the translation of the series was discontinued. In addition, | * '''In English''' - The translation of the series into English was done by the 'Vaad L'Hafatzas Sichos' - Parts 1-5 covering Volumes 1-2 were translated by Rabbi Emmanuel Schochet, and Parts 6-10 covering Volumes 3-4 were translated by Rabbi Eliyahu Touger. For some reason, the translation of the series was discontinued. In addition, Sichos in English published "Selections from Likkutei Sichos," which includes 3 sichos per week from the series. More recently Sichos In English started an initiative to study the first 4 Volumes of Likkutei Sichos, providing thoroughly redone translations of those Sichos and distributed them for [https://sie.org/weekly free online] via Email Subscription and [[Sichah.link/sie2|Whatsapp]] broadcast. | ||
* '''Likkutei Sichos Parshiyos''' - In 5764 (2004), the Vaad L'Hafatzas Sichos published an edition of "Likkutei Sichos Parshiyos," which collects all the sichos for a particular parsha into one volume. In this edition, they also added the sichos that were printed in the Sefer HaSichos series to each volume. In 5771 (2011), this set was released in a pocket edition. | * '''Likkutei Sichos Parshiyos''' - In 5764 (2004), the Vaad L'Hafatzas Sichos published an edition of "Likkutei Sichos Parshiyos," which collects all the sichos for a particular parsha into one volume. In this edition, they also added the sichos that were printed in the Sefer HaSichos series to each volume. In 5771 (2011), this set was released in a pocket edition. | ||
* '''Otzar Likkutei Sichos''' - In 5771 (2011), another series of books began to be published that collects the sichos - in Hebrew translation, organized by topics with introductions and summaries. The series was published by Toras Chabad for Yeshiva Students under the Mayanosecha publishing house and was called 'Otzar Likkutei Sichos.' Among the editors of the series are Rabbis Shneur Zalman Hecht and Eli Wolf. The series is distinguished by its modern and precise translation and is divided into three topics: the simple meaning of scripture, Chassidus on the parsha, and a topic in the parsha, with each volume covering all three. In addition to volumes based on the order of the weekly portions and holidays, there are volumes on special topics, such as 'Otzar Likkutei Sichos L'Shitataihu' - a collection of sichos dealing with disputes between Tannaim and Amoraim, as well as 'Otzar Likkutei Sichos Klal Yisrael' - a selection of sichos on the uniqueness of the Jewish people, 'Otzar Likkutei Sichos Teshuva' which includes the sichos in Volume 39 on Iggeret HaTeshuva, and more. The series was also released in a small format. | * '''Otzar Likkutei Sichos''' - In 5771 (2011), another series of books began to be published that collects the sichos - in Hebrew translation, organized by topics with introductions and summaries. The series was published by Toras Chabad for Yeshiva Students under the Mayanosecha publishing house and was called 'Otzar Likkutei Sichos.' Among the editors of the series are Rabbis Shneur Zalman Hecht and Eli Wolf. The series is distinguished by its modern and precise translation and is divided into three topics: the simple meaning of scripture, Chassidus on the parsha, and a topic in the parsha, with each volume covering all three. In addition to volumes based on the order of the weekly portions and holidays, there are volumes on special topics, such as 'Otzar Likkutei Sichos L'Shitataihu' - a collection of sichos dealing with disputes between Tannaim and Amoraim, as well as 'Otzar Likkutei Sichos Klal Yisrael' - a selection of sichos on the uniqueness of the Jewish people, 'Otzar Likkutei Sichos Teshuva' which includes the sichos in Volume 39 on Iggeret HaTeshuva, and more. The series was also released in a small format. | ||
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* Rabbi Yisroel Alfenbein, '''Chayei Rebbi''' - Kfar Chabad Weekly, issues 1737, 1738, 1739, 1740, 1846. | * Rabbi Yisroel Alfenbein, '''Chayei Rebbi''' - Kfar Chabad Weekly, issues 1737, 1738, 1739, 1740, 1846. | ||
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