Tzadikim Project

15-Minute Presentation Structure Minute 0:00–1:30 | Opening Identification The Resident introduces the selected Tzadik, the hilulah or birthdate, the month, and the reason for selection. Minute 1:30–4:00 | Historical Placement The Resident explains the Tzadik’s life, location, generation, teachers, students, and role within the chain of transmission. Minute 4:00–7:00 | Core Teachings and Writings The Resident presents the Tzadik’s primary writings, teachings, attributed teachings, known customs, or major areas of spiritual mastery. Minute 7:00–10:00 | Contribution to Kabbalah The Resident identifies the Tzadik’s specific contribution to Kabbalah. This may include writings, teachings, methods of interpretation, systems of prayer, Zohar commentary, Sephirotic explanation, soul teachings, ethical refinement, halachic guidance, mystical customs, or the preservation of a Kabbalistic lineage. The Resident explains how this contribution serves the greater chain of transmission and how it supports the studywork of the current Circuit. Minute 10:00–12:30 | Circuit ג Relevance The Resident connects the Tzadik to Nisan, Iyar, or Sivan and explains how this selection supports their Circuit studywork. Minute 12:30–14:00 | Resident Application The Resident explains what this Tzadik teaches them about study discipline, vessel refinement, spiritual responsibility, or future facilitation. Minute 14:00–15:00 | Zechut Closing The Resident closes with a concise statement of merit using the structure “Zechuto de[Name] yagen aleinu” or the appropriate feminine form when applicable. The closing should articulate how the merit of the Tzadik supports the Resident, the Residency, and the Circuit field. Due Monday, June 15 2026 | 30Sivan