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‫ פ' נח‬Abstract ‫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 
‫הוראה‬ ‫ענין‬ ‫פסוק‬ ‫חלק‬
Purpose to cleanse impure matters (‫ א‬Relationship between worries about
to perceive inner meaning & livelihood, the Flood and Mikveh
‫א‬
purpose ‫טבילה = הביטל‬
Go into the Ark, not to stay there, (‫ ד‬The waters of the Flood are of 2 parts:
but to be inspired to go back to Tehom rabba anxieties of physical matters
the world in order to transform Arubot hashamayin of spiritual matters
it into a dwelling for G-d Way to counter - go into the Teyvah-prayer
Avodah of Tishrei separates one (‫ י‬During the Flood, the whole world was
from worldliness; purpose to go negated; complete withdrawal from the
back to the world retaining the world; followed by leaving the Ark
lessons of mesiras nefesh
We are all responsible for each ‫ מי נח‬Called the waters of Noach since
other; Alter Rebbe promises his Noach did not pray for his generation, ‫ב‬
Chasidim success even when commanded to enter the Ark ‫הוספות‬
In holy matters, a city and a tower (‫ )א‬Building a city and tower so that it
refer to yeshivos & synagogues; should appear tall and formidable, will not
these “buildings” offer true even accomplish this purpose; rather, the
protection, not only from building must serve a higher purpose,
visible enemies, but also from which brings success and transforms all
those who conceal their evil the forces hindering the city's growth into
designs benefiting others
By doing kindness & awakening (‫ )ו‬The generation of the flood were ‫ג‬
those far from their Jewish punished in this world (Noach did not
heritage, revealing the sparks of receive their reward)
G-dliness in every Jew prior to The generation of the dispersal were
the Redemption, we also punished in the next world (each
receive the reward for the according to their deeds); Avrohom
positive actions of the earlier received their reward since operated with
generations kindness, drawing people to G-d
‫ זכר צדיק לברכה‬Only in this Parsha does it
A Jew should see and speak of refer to Noach’s good deeds which he
the good traits and qualities of attained on his own, not from Above;
others; by doing so, one assists Praising a righteous individual assists him in ‫אלה תולדות‬ ‫הא‬
in revealing the goodness of the his divine service ‫ ט‬,‫ו‬
other person Since here Noach’s service begins, here his
name is "accompanied by his praise"
Sometimes one feels depressed ‫ אך‬indicates that Noah remained alone
as if one has no chance to He felt loneliness; or he was alone in the
fulfill one’s mission; to burden of maintaining the Ark, including *‫אך נח‬ ‫ב‬ ‫ה‬
overcome this despair one the 24-hour feedings ‫ כג‬,‫ז‬
must rejoice in one’s shlichus ‫ א=אוי‬groan ‫ כ=כוהה דם‬bare existence

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‫ פ' נח‬Abstract ‫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 
‫הוראה‬ ‫ענין‬ ‫פסוק‬ ‫חלק‬
A window (light by removing G-d commanded Noach to make extra light
obstacles) symbolizes the for the Ark (replace misery ‫ צרה‬with light (
*‫צהר‬ ‫יא‬
G-dliness that becomes ‫צוהר‬, either with: ‫ טז‬,‫ו‬
revealed in nature; precious a window (removing obstacles to G-dliness)
stones (light from within) is the or precious stones (its own source of light
transformation of nature itself revealing the G-dliness within)
Even though our mission includes This Parsha teaches lessons about proper
“fixing” others as well as speaking patterns (types of animals) and ‫אשר איננה‬
ourselves, we need to strive to proper seeing patterns (Noach and his ‫ב‬ ‫י‬
not see the “bad” of others children)
‫ ח‬,‫טהורה ז‬
‫ירידה צורך עליה יתירה‬Flood was Olive trees are extremely hardy that even
like a mikvah not just to restore without its leaves, it could survive the *‫עלה זית‬ ‫ג‬ ‫י‬
to its former level, but to add flood; the new olive leaf told Noach that ‫ יא‬,‫ח‬
kedusha even to Eretz Yisrael the waters subsided enough for new foliage
Noach only did as commanded; Command was for Noach to busy himself
Moshe demonstrated mesiras with the building of Ark (and not that the *‫עשה לך‬
Nefesh for the people; so too, Ark be built); thus, taking a long time ‫א‬ ‫טו‬
after Matan Torah, every Jew allowed other people to see the activity ‫ יד‬,‫תבת ו‬
is responsible for another and repent
The Zohar predicts that in the six hundredth year of the sixth millennium (5600-
1840) there will be an opening of the supernal gates of wisdom and of the ‫נבקעו כל‬
lower wellsprings of wisdom, preparing the world for the seventh millennium;
‫מעינות‬ ‫ב‬ ‫טו‬
dual development of Chassidus and of modern technology enabled us to be
able to envision the time when “all flesh will see that G-d speaks” ‫ יא‬,‫ז‬
Before the Flood, HaShem sustained the world despite its low state with kindness
(thus long life spans); after the Flood, the world was purified, allowing for the
possibility of connection between the Above and the below, resulting in; ‫לא ישבתו‬ ‫ג‬‫טו‬
The clouds are able to reflect light making the rainbow possible ‫ כב‬,‫ח‬
Keeping Shabbos becomes assur for B’nai Noach
In the image of G-d (‫ )נפש השכלית‬includes all mankind
‫בני נח‬ – ‫חביב אדם שנברא בצלם‬ ‫בצלם אלקים‬ ‫ד‬ ‫טו‬
‫חיבה יתירה נודעת לו שנברא בצלם – יהודי‬ ‫ ו‬,‫ט‬
Upside-down Nun expresses that G-d’s anger
Now we work through the order which ended with the advent of Avrohom
st
of hishtalshelus from below to 1 2000 years (Tohu) influence from above *‫בחרן‬ ‫ה‬ ‫טו‬
above (chassidus) in to below (longer life spans) ‫ לב‬,‫יא‬
preparation for Moshiach Avrohom begins era of Torah (influence of
below to above)
Idol worship includes action, but primarily
One must use intellect for the
involves a person’s mind; thus Rambam in
G-dly light of this world and
his laws of idol worship related to the ‫בדורותיו‬ ‫א‬ ‫כ‬
emunah for G-dliness beyond ‫ ט‬,‫ו‬
mindset of those that began idol worship
this world
Avrom used intellect to affirm G-d

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‫ פ' נח‬Abstract ‫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 
‫הוראה‬ ‫ענין‬ ‫פסוק‬ ‫חלק‬
The Torah let us know the ages of The ages of people in the Torah are not on
the generations, allowing their birthday; rather it is rounded to the
‫ונח בן שש‬ ‫כב‬
calculation of the age of the nearest year; therefore, Noach was not ‫מאות שנה‬
word, that our faith should be quite 600 at time of Flood and a year later
‫ ו‬,‫ז‬
clear even in its details was not yet 601
All the concealment in this The remembering of Noach is the beginning
world does not prevent the of the covenant, which negated the *‫ויזכור‬
avodah of a Jew; it can even possibility of future floods; thus, needed
‫אלקים‬ ‫כ‬
‫ג‬
be transformed to assist the the transformation of the attribute of Din
Jew in his avodah itself into Rachamim ‫ א‬,‫ח‬
A person may well have done as Dispute between Rabbi Yehuda & Rabbi
much as was capable of doing; Yitzchak if Noach prayed properly for his ‫בדורותיו‬ ‫א‬ ‫כה‬
one should still continue to seek generation; even though beyond ‫ ט‬,‫ו‬
the welfare of others possibility, one should make an attempt
For the generation of the Flood, Rain waters could fall in two categories:
the waters were a punishment
For the world itself, the waters
Torrential flood waters 17 ,6)‫ – )מבול‬a *‫ויהי הגשם‬
were a blessing, purifying;
punishment
‫על הארץ‬ ‫ב‬ ‫כה‬
Mild rain 12 ,7) ‫ )גשם‬- a blessing
which leads to transforming ‫ יב‬,‫ז‬
Galus into Geulah Same unit of water for either, to last 40 days
A person might be tempted to
remain in the “ark” of personal Noach in the Ark had a taste of the World to
spirituality; however, a Jew Come, and was reluctant to leave it; G-d ‫צא מן התבה‬ ‫ג‬‫כה‬
must go out and transform and told him to leave since his mission was to ‫ טז‬,‫ח‬
populate the world (especially go out and repopulate the world
in this time prior to Moshiach)
After the task of Tishrei of The Mabul in the Torah Above, is to "purify
bringing holiness into the
world, now in Mar Cheshvan,
the world," similar to the purifying waters
of a mikveh; thus, the Flood served a
‫לשחת כל‬
one needs to draw the bitul of positive purpose as well ‫בשר‬ ‫א‬ ‫ל‬
the flood waters onto the dry Yet He wants the “dry land”, a world that ‫ יז‬,‫ו‬
land feels independent but strives to know Him
The toil of “building the world” Command to Noach occurred even after he
applies to all ages through already had children; this command applies ‫פרו ורבו‬ ‫ב‬ ‫ל‬
having more physical and regarding more physical children and also ‫ א‬,‫ט‬
more spiritual children regarding more spiritual children (students)
G-d made a first covenant with the people
During a dangerous situation the not to exact total punishment (9, 13), *‫בין אלקים‬
Satan seeks punishment even evidenced by the rainbow
for these things which are not A 2nd covenant (in this verse) is between the ‫ובין כל נפש‬ ‫ל‬
‫ג‬
ordinarily done (except for the
current situation)
Midas haDin and living creatures to refrain
from additional prosecution (transforms the
‫חיה‬
Midas haDin into Midas haRachamim)
‫ טז‬,‫ט‬

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‫ פ' נח‬Abstract ‫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 
‫הוראה‬ ‫ענין‬ ‫פסוק‬ ‫חלק‬
Jews need to recognize that The Zohar implies that after the flood,
their ability to change the Noach, like Adam, was given a fresh,
‫בדורותיו‬ ‫להא‬
world through our avodah, new world of opportunity to develop a ‫ ט‬,‫ו‬
comes from the Creator unique approach for service to HaShem;
yet, Noach is insignificant in comparison
to the three Tzadikim, Avrohom, David,
& Moshe, who each contributed a unique
service in this world see table below

The foundation for a person’s

‫כתר כהונה‬ service is a strong connection ‫ישראל‬ ‫אברהם‬
to HaShem
Brings HaShem’s Kingship to
‫כתר מלכות‬ the world, causing the ‫מלכות‬ ‫דוד‬
world’s elevation
Comprehension that a person’s
‫כתר תורה‬ service affects the world
‫תורה‬ ‫משה‬

‫ עוף מחוסר אבר בני נח שמיעה‬Basic Level - Faith in the Creator of the World ‫ומכל עוף‬
‫ב‬ ‫לה‬
‫ישראל ראיה‬ ‫מום‬ ‫ בהמה‬Addition in Holiness – a part of HaShem ‫ כ‬,‫הטהור ח‬
Just as the world appeared different Rashi explains that the rainbow can
after the Flood, so too, after the appear in the world, when only a part *‫לדרת עולם‬ ‫ג‬‫לה‬
appearance of Moshiach of the world is sufficiently corrupt ‫ יד‬,‫ט‬
IMPORTANT DATES
1656 Year of Flood
1948 Avram Born
1973 Avram marries Sarai Avram 25 years old
1996 Year of Dispersion Death of Peleg (1st of 10 generations to die) Avram 48 years old
2001 Start of 2000 Years of Torah Avram & Sarai make new souls in Charan Avram 53 years old
2006 Noach died Avram 58 years old
2018 Bris Bein HaBesarim Covenant Between the Parts Avram 70 years old
2023 Avram Goes Out (commanded to leave Charan) Avram 75 years old
2047 Avram undergoes circumcision Avram 99 years old
2048 Yitzchak born Avraham 100 years old

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