Alter Rebbe's foreward to Tanya

What does the Alter Rebbe calls his followers?

• The Alter Rebbe calls his followers his personal army.
• The Alter Rebbe calls his followers his loyal subjects.
• The Alter Rebbe calls his followers his devoted disciples.
• those who seek Hashem and pursue righteousness, and people of our brotherhood.

What is the better way to get direction in life?

• By learning it from a book with no guidance.
• By attending large lectures and conferences on the topic.
• by listening to it directly from a mentor.
• By relying on one's own intuition and personal beliefs.

Why do books in general not guide as well as people?

• The book only works for people with a certain religious background.

• If the reader is in the wrong mindset, he won't see the message of the book

• The book only works if you're reading it in a specific physical location.

• The book only works if you read it at a specific time of day.

Why does a book based on human intellect not able to help everyone?

• Because people are easily influenced by their environment.

• Because people have different preferences and tastes.

• Because people would rather hear it personally.

• Because everyone gets inspired by something else.

What advantage does a book based on Torah have?

• The Torah is only meant for religious Jews.
• The Torah addresses every Jew.
• The Torah is only relevant for ancient times and not applicable today.
• The Torah is only for scholars and not for the average Jew.

Why won't everyone be able get their message from the Torah?

• Because the Torah is not relevant to every Jew.
• Because the Torah is exclusive to certain individuals.
• Because the Torah is limited in its scope and application.
• Because not everyone merits to see their personal direction in the Torah.

What does the פסוק of נודע בשערים בעלה imply?

• That everyone gets from the Torah according to how much they put in.
• help
• maybe
• tomorrow

What is learning from the Tanya compared to?

• Like attending a public event with the Alter Rebbe.
• Like learning from the Alter Rebbe through his writings.
• Like having a private audience, יחידות with the Alter Rebbe.
• Like meeting with the Alter Rebbe in a group setting.

What will a person find in the Tanya?

• tranquility of the mind and practical advice

• harmony of the spirit and wise recommendations

• serenity of the heart and genuine guidance

• peace for the soul and true counsel

What should a person do if he finds it hard to see direction from the Tanya?

• Speak to the children and youth of his city.
• Speak to the elders and wisemen of his city.
• Speak to the animals and plants of his city.
• Speak to the aliens and extraterrestrial beings of his city.