TANYA
The Revolutionary Guide to the Soul
A 12-Week Introductory Course Exploring Twelve Revolutionary Ideas Introduced by the Tanya
For over two centuries, the Tanya has shaped how Jews understand the soul and their relationship with God.
Yet many have never encountered its core ideas clearly and in order.
In this structured 12-week course, Rabbi Manis Friedman presents twelve revolutionary ideas introduced by the Tanya - ideas that redefine the soul, struggle, joy, love, and purpose.
This is not a text-study class.
It is a clear introduction to Tanya’s framework.
Why Learn Tanya?
Tanya is often treated as either:
An academic text to decode.
Or inspiration to sample.
It is neither.
It is a structured way of understanding the soul, struggle, and purpose.
If you’ve ever asked:
What is the soul?
Why do I struggle?
What does joy have to do with serving God?
What is the purpose of existence?
This course offers a clear entry point into one of Judaism’s most transformative works.
What This Course Is
- A 12-week introduction to Tanya
- One core idea explored each week
- High-level, idea-driven teaching
- Led by Rabbi Manis Friedman
- Moderated by Yoni Katz
Each week builds on the last, forming a clear understanding of Tanya’s foundational ideas.
What This Course Is Not
- Not a line-by-line study
- Not academic analysis
- Not psychology dressed as Torah
- Not an attempt to “finish Tanya”
It is a structured introduction designed to clarify the essentials.
A Twelve-Week Journey
The 12 Revolutionary Ideas
Over twelve weeks, we will explore:
Week 1
Not Everyone Can Be a Tzaddik
Week 2
You Are Not Your Behavior
Week 3
The Anatomy of the Soul
Week 4
What Evil Really Is
Week 5
How to Love a God You Cannot See
Week 6
The Five Dimensions
of Love
Week 7
What Evil Really Is
Week 8