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'''Likutei Sichos''' is the main series of seforim containing the teachings of the Rebbe of Lubavitch 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.

'''~~Likkutei~~ Sichos''' is the main series of seforim containing the teachings of the Rebbe of Lubavitch 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.

[[File:ליקוטי שיחות רגיל.jpg|thumb|~~lekkutei sichos~~]]

[[File:ליקוטי שיחות רגיל.jpg|thumb|right|Full set of Likutei Sichos]]

== History ==

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In 5736 (1975-1976), the Rebbe resumed reviewing the talks in Yiddish (the talks from volumes 15-29), and only in 5747 (1987) did the Rebbe return to reviewing the talks in Lashon Hakodesh, until Shabbat Parshat Vayakhel 5752 (1992). These are the talks appearing in volumes 30-39.

= Structure of the Series =

== Structure of the Series ==

Likutei Sichot on the order of Torah portions (Photo: Shmulik Gevirtz)

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The 'Likutei Sichot' book series is arranged according to the order of Torah portions and holidays, and consists of nine 'books' (a book = completion of a series of talks on all Torah portions). The first book, like the second book (out of the nine), is each divided into two volumes, so that volume 1 includes talks on portions of the three books of the Torah: "Bereshit" (Genesis), "Shemot" (Exodus), and "Vayikra" (Leviticus). Volume 2 includes talks on the two books of the Torah: "Bamidbar" (Numbers) and "Devarim" (Deuteronomy). Volumes 3 and 4, which are two parts of the second 'book', are arranged in the same manner.

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Towards 10 Shevat 5781 (2021), two supplementary volumes - volume 40 - were published by the Committee for the Dissemination of Talks, containing the Rebbe's edited talks that had not been previously published. The first volume contains complete talks, and the second volume contains excerpts of talks, arranged according to the order they were delivered.

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In 5781 (2021), a newly typed edition of volumes 10-14 and volumes 30-39 was printed.

== Funding of the Publication ==

Rabbi Meir Zaintz delivering a new volume in the series to the Rebbe

[[File:מאיר זאיינץ מוסר לקוש.jpg|thumb|Rabbi Meir Zaintz delivering a new volume in the series to the Rebbe]]

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Among the main donors for the printing of Likutei Sichot and other books of the Committee for the Dissemination of Talks in the past and present are:

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* Rabbi Meir Zaintz from Brazil, who also merited special closeness from the Rebbe in this regard.

* Mr. Ze'ev Horowitz from Brazil, who also merited special closeness for this.

== Distribution by the Rebbe ==

The Rebbe distributed various published volumes of the series on several occasions, soon after they were published.

* When the first group of the Rebbe's shluchim (emissaries) to Eretz Hakodesh departed on the Rebbe's mission in 5736 (1976) (on 11 Shevat), the Rebbe distributed to them Volume 11, which had just come off the printing press at that time.

* For the next group sent by the Rebbe to Eretz Hakodesh in 5737 (1977), the Rebbe distributed Volume 12 to the members of the group.

* This was repeated on Shushan Purim 5738 (1978) when the members of the third group had an audience with the Rebbe before their journey and were privileged to receive Volume 13 bound in leather.

* On the first day of Rosh Chodesh Adar 5740 (1980), the Rebbe distributed Volume 15 to student shluchim of the Chabad Yeshiva in Australia.

== Studying Likkutei Sichos ==

==== Seder Likkutei Sichos ====

Seder Likkutei Sichos is an optional study session in Chabad yeshivas where the Temimim (students) learn one of the Rebbe's sichos on the weekly Torah portion each night. This 'Seder' was established by the Temimim at the 770 Yeshiva as a birthday gift for the Rebbe's 70th birthday on 11 Nissan 5731 (1971), when they dedicated seventy minutes every evening to in-depth study of the Rebbe's sichos.

Over the years, this practice became established and permanent, and today it exists in Tomchei Temimim yeshivas worldwide.

==== Likkutei Sichos Project ====

For expanded information - '''Likkutei Sichos Project'''

The Likkutei Sichos Project is a program designed for all Chabad chassidim, launched for the 70th anniversary of the Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach's leadership on 10 Shevat 5780 (2020) by several shluchim. Through this program, thousands of chassidim and mekuravim (those who have become close to Chabad) study two or three of the Rebbe's sichos from the Likkutei Sichos series each week according to a specific schedule, with the goal of completing the entire series within eight years.

== Various Editions of the Series ==

* '''In Hebrew''' - In 5734 (1974), the Levi Yitzchak Institute was established in Israel with their main project being the translation of the series into Hebrew. In 5774 (2014), the Institute completed the publication of Volume 29, thereby completing the series (except for the Yiddish sichos that were printed in the supplements). Additionally, in the years 5730-5731 (1970-1971), the sichos of Volumes 1-4 were translated and printed in 2 soft-cover volumes, with each volume containing one sicha for each parsha.

Also, in the years 5753-5756 (1993-1996), the Vaad L'Hafatzas Sichos published translations into lashon hakodesh (classical Hebrew, unlike the modern Hebrew used by the Levi Yitzchak Institute) of most sichos from Volumes 25-29, and some from Volumes 6-7 in soft-cover format with one sicha for each parsha. This edition was discontinued in 5756 (1996).

* 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, the Vaad Sichos in English published "Selections from Likkutei Sichos," which includes 3 sichos per week from the series.

* '''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.

* '''Likkutei Sichos Geulah U'Moshiach''' - In 5762 (2002), a series was published that collects about 3 sichos on each parsha about Geulah and Moshiach. The series is published by the Vaad L'Hafatzas Sichos and includes 6 volumes.

== Compiled Collections of Ideas from the Series ==

* '''Explanations on Rashi's Commentary on the Torah'''

* '''Explanations on Pirkei Avot'''

* '''Likkutei Sichos on Matters of Geulah and Moshiach'''

* '''Novellae and Explanations on the Talmud'''

* '''Novellae and Explanations on the Rambam's Laws of the Beit HaBechirah'''

* And more.

== See Also ==

* [[Mugah]]

* [[Vaad L'Hafatzas Sichos]]

* [[Likkutei Sichos on Matters of Geulah and Moshiach]]

* [[Otzar Likkutei Sichos]]

* [[Likkutei Sichos Project]]

* [[Toras Menachem - Hisvaaduyos]]

* [[Divrei Moshiach]]

== Further Reading ==

* Vaad Chayalei Beis Dovid, '''How the Sichos of the Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach are Published''', in "Toraso Shel Moshiach," Tishrei 5771, p. 19

* Rabbi Mordechai Menashe Laufer, '''Stages in the Dissemination of the Rebbe's Teachings'''

* Rabbi Eliyahu Meir Elituv, '''The Teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe''' - A book surveying the Rebbe's study approach in Likkutei Sichos, 5772 (2012).

* Rabbi Yisroel Alfenbein, '''Chayei Rebbi''' - Kfar Chabad Weekly, issues 1737, 1738, 1739, 1740, 1846.

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+'''Likutei Sichos''' is the main series of seforim containing the teachings of the Rebbe of Lubavitch 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.
-'''Likkutei Sichos''' is the main series of seforim containing the teachings of the Rebbe of Lubavitch 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.
-[[File:ליקוטי שיחות רגיל.jpg|thumb|lekkutei sichos]]
+[[File:ליקוטי שיחות רגיל.jpg|thumb|right|Full set of Likutei Sichos]]
 == History ==
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 In 5736 (1975-1976), the Rebbe resumed reviewing the talks in Yiddish (the talks from volumes 15-29), and only in 5747 (1987) did the Rebbe return to reviewing the talks in Lashon Hakodesh, until Shabbat Parshat Vayakhel 5752 (1992). These are the talks appearing in volumes 30-39.
-= Structure of the Series =
+== Structure of the Series ==
-Likutei Sichot on the order of Torah portions (Photo: Shmulik Gevirtz)
+[[File:ליקוטי שיחותPictureFileName.jpg|thumb|Likutei Sichot on the order of Torah portions (Photo: Shmulik Gevirtz)]]
-[[File:ליקוטי שיחותPictureFileName.jpg|thumb]]
 The 'Likutei Sichot' book series is arranged according to the order of Torah portions and holidays, and consists of nine 'books' (a book = completion of a series of talks on all Torah portions). The first book, like the second book (out of the nine), is each divided into two volumes, so that volume 1 includes talks on portions of the three books of the Torah: "Bereshit" (Genesis), "Shemot" (Exodus), and "Vayikra" (Leviticus). Volume 2 includes talks on the two books of the Torah: "Bamidbar" (Numbers) and "Devarim" (Deuteronomy). Volumes 3 and 4, which are two parts of the second 'book', are arranged in the same manner.
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 Towards 10 Shevat 5781 (2021), two supplementary volumes - volume 40 - were published by the Committee for the Dissemination of Talks, containing the Rebbe's edited talks that had not been previously published. The first volume contains complete talks, and the second volume contains excerpts of talks, arranged according to the order they were delivered.
-[[File:לקוש כרך מ.png|thumb]]
 In 5781 (2021), a newly typed edition of volumes 10-14 and volumes 30-39 was printed.
 == Funding of the Publication ==
-Rabbi Meir Zaintz delivering a new volume in the series to the Rebbe
+[[File:מאיר זאיינץ מוסר לקוש.jpg|thumb|Rabbi Meir Zaintz delivering a new volume in the series to the Rebbe]]
-[[File:מאיר זאיינץ מוסר לקוש.jpg|thumb]]
 Among the main donors for the printing of Likutei Sichot and other books of the Committee for the Dissemination of Talks in the past and present are:
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 * Rabbi Meir Zaintz from Brazil, who also merited special closeness from the Rebbe in this regard.
 * Mr. Ze'ev Horowitz from Brazil, who also merited special closeness for this.
+== Distribution by the Rebbe ==
+The Rebbe distributed various published volumes of the series on several occasions, soon after they were published.
+* When the first group of the Rebbe's shluchim (emissaries) to Eretz Hakodesh departed on the Rebbe's mission in 5736 (1976) (on 11 Shevat), the Rebbe distributed to them Volume 11, which had just come off the printing press at that time.
+* For the next group sent by the Rebbe to Eretz Hakodesh in 5737 (1977), the Rebbe distributed Volume 12 to the members of the group.
+* This was repeated on Shushan Purim 5738 (1978) when the members of the third group had an audience with the Rebbe before their journey and were privileged to receive Volume 13 bound in leather.
+* On the first day of Rosh Chodesh Adar 5740 (1980), the Rebbe distributed Volume 15 to student shluchim of the Chabad Yeshiva in Australia.
+== Studying Likkutei Sichos ==
+==== Seder Likkutei Sichos ====
+Seder Likkutei Sichos is an optional study session in Chabad yeshivas where the Temimim (students) learn one of the Rebbe's sichos on the weekly Torah portion each night. This 'Seder' was established by the Temimim at the 770 Yeshiva as a birthday gift for the Rebbe's 70th birthday on 11 Nissan 5731 (1971), when they dedicated seventy minutes every evening to in-depth study of the Rebbe's sichos.
+Over the years, this practice became established and permanent, and today it exists in Tomchei Temimim yeshivas worldwide.
+==== Likkutei Sichos Project ====
+For expanded information - '''Likkutei Sichos Project'''
+The Likkutei Sichos Project is a program designed for all Chabad chassidim, launched for the 70th anniversary of the Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach's leadership on 10 Shevat 5780 (2020) by several shluchim. Through this program, thousands of chassidim and mekuravim (those who have become close to Chabad) study two or three of the Rebbe's sichos from the Likkutei Sichos series each week according to a specific schedule, with the goal of completing the entire series within eight years.
+== Various Editions of the Series ==
+* '''In Hebrew''' - In 5734 (1974), the Levi Yitzchak Institute was established in Israel with their main project being the translation of the series into Hebrew. In 5774 (2014), the Institute completed the publication of Volume 29, thereby completing the series (except for the Yiddish sichos that were printed in the supplements). Additionally, in the years 5730-5731 (1970-1971), the sichos of Volumes 1-4 were translated and printed in 2 soft-cover volumes, with each volume containing one sicha for each parsha.
+Also, in the years 5753-5756 (1993-1996), the Vaad L'Hafatzas Sichos published translations into lashon hakodesh (classical Hebrew, unlike the modern Hebrew used by the Levi Yitzchak Institute) of most sichos from Volumes 25-29, and some from Volumes 6-7 in soft-cover format with one sicha for each parsha. This edition was discontinued in 5756 (1996).
+* 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, the Vaad Sichos in English published "Selections from Likkutei Sichos," which includes 3 sichos per week from the series.
+* '''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.
+* '''Likkutei Sichos Geulah U'Moshiach''' - In 5762 (2002), a series was published that collects about 3 sichos on each parsha about Geulah and Moshiach. The series is published by the Vaad L'Hafatzas Sichos and includes 6 volumes.
+== Compiled Collections of Ideas from the Series ==
+* '''Explanations on Rashi's Commentary on the Torah'''
+* '''Explanations on Pirkei Avot'''
+* '''Likkutei Sichos on Matters of Geulah and Moshiach'''
+* '''Novellae and Explanations on the Talmud'''
+* '''Novellae and Explanations on the Rambam's Laws of the Beit HaBechirah'''
+* And more.
+== See Also ==
+* [[Mugah]]
+* [[Vaad L'Hafatzas Sichos]]
+* [[Likkutei Sichos on Matters of Geulah and Moshiach]]
+* [[Otzar Likkutei Sichos]]
+* [[Likkutei Sichos Project]]
+* [[Toras Menachem - Hisvaaduyos]]
+* [[Divrei Moshiach]]
+== Further Reading ==
+* Vaad Chayalei Beis Dovid, '''How the Sichos of the Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach are Published''', in "Toraso Shel Moshiach," Tishrei 5771, p. 19
+* Rabbi Mordechai Menashe Laufer, '''Stages in the Dissemination of the Rebbe's Teachings'''
+* Rabbi Eliyahu Meir Elituv, '''The Teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe''' - A book surveying the Rebbe's study approach in Likkutei Sichos, 5772 (2012).
+* Rabbi Yisroel Alfenbein, '''Chayei Rebbi''' - Kfar Chabad Weekly, issues 1737, 1738, 1739, 1740, 1846.
+[[he:לקוטי שיחות]]