Breslov Therapy
Breslov Therapy is a podcast presented by Meir Elkabas, focusing on teachings and insights from the Breslov tradition. It addresses personal growth and emotional well-being through spiritual perspectives. The show offers guidance for listeners seeking practical wisdom. Contact and additional resources are shared via the website breslovtherapy.com.
Episodes
The 5 Connected Mitzvot
This class is based on Likutey Moharan Lesson 24:In Parshat Ki Tetze, five consecutive mitzvot form a spiritual progression: shiluach haken (sending away the mother bird), ma’akeh (building a protective fence), kilay ha-kerem (forbidden mixtures in a vineyard), the prohibition against plowing with an ox and donkey together and Tzitzit. Rebbe Nachman teaches that mitzvot performed with simcha (joy)
Not Waiting For Hashem's Blessing
This class is based on Likutey Moharan lesson 24The reason why Yaakov was so adamant and determined to receive the blessing from Eisav's angel there and then and not wait for Yaakov to receive the blessing directly from Hashem at Beit El (where the angel of Eisav would also be there and consent to the blessing) is that Yaakov wanted to transform the angel himself from sadness and melancholy in
Running After the Best
In Parshat Shoftim, the Torah commands “Tzedek tzedek tirdof” (justice, justice shall you pursue), which Rashi explains as a requirement to seek out the finest judges. On a deeper level, this points to pursuing the highest caliber of Tzaddikim—those who can guide a Jew both when he is advancing and when he is being pushed back by setbacks. Eretz Yisrael is uniquely connected to Hashem’s Infinite L
Evil Blesses You to Turn Sadness into Joy
Based on Likutey Moharan lesson 24Reb Noson finalizes the idea of the Yaakov forcing the evil angel of Eisav to blessing as forcing the concept of turning sadness and melancholy into joy to actually work whenever needed to be activated in life. And this is especially the pathway of the morning prayer - coming from such a dark place (sleep) to praising and rejoicing over Hashem, plus all the confus
The Joy in Ritual Slaughter
This class is based on Likutey Moharan Lesson 24: The Torah alludes to the detailed laws of Shechitah (ritual slaughter), transmitted orally to Moshe Rabbeinu at Har Sinai. Because kosher meat contains trapped holy sparks, it is especially suited to times of mitzvah and simcha (joy), when a person can participate in their elevation. The five principal laws of Shechitah hint to five pathways toward
Reversing the Exchange - Turning Evil Into Good
THIS CLASS IS DEDICATED TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF:RACHEL BAT DAVID AND CHANA - RAE - GOLDSTEIN-ROSENBERGIN THE MERIT OF REBBE NACHMAN BEN FEIGA MAY HER NESHAMA HAVE A MAJOR ASCENT AND COMPLETE TIKKUN, AMEN.Based on Likutey Moharan lesson 24Reb Noson explains how the two concepts of: turning sadness itself into joy and extracting the holiness from the Chamber of Exchanges by subduing it are totally con
Forcing Evil to Become Our Joy
The reason why Yaakov forced and detained the angel so that he should bless Yaakov and his descendants was so that the power of the Jews MItzvot performance with joy should also successfully elevate all lost holy sparks from the Chamber of Exchanges without even having to go there. Rather the evil itself should be subdued and bring out the holiness on it's own etc. This class is based on Likut
The Funnel of Hope
This class is based on Likutey Moharan Lesson 24:In Parshat Eikev, Rashi records a dispute over how the followers of Datan and Aviram were swallowed by the earth. Rabbi Nechemiah explains that the ground became like a funnel, carrying them toward one opening and giving them time to reflect before the punishment was complete. This delay reveals Hashem’s compassion: even in judgment, a person is giv
The Light that Comes from the Darkness
Reb Noson - bringing another proof-text - shows how light is specifically revealed through the darkness since it is only through darkness that the light is recognized and appreciated. Furthermore, the verse also can be read that the light "comes" from the darkness, since it is the only way to perceive the Infinite Light - Yitron HaOr etc. If you have been inspired by this class/lecture p
First Night and Then Day
This class is based on Likutey Moharan Lesson 24:Reb Noson shows how the order of Creation follows this pattern - first darkness and then light - first night and then morning, since this is the only way to get to the light - specifically through the darkness etc.For more on this lesson: linktr.ee/breslovthera
The Unity of Shamor and Zachor
This class is based on Likutey Moharan Lesson 24:In Parshat VaEtchanan, the Torah says “shamor” (guard Shabbat), while the first account of the Ten Commandments says “zachor” (remember Shabbat). Rashi teaches that Hashem spoke both words simultaneously, revealing that restraint and advancement are not opposites but one spiritual process. Zachor represents running toward Hashem through prayer, Tora
Rebuilding Jerusalem Through Rebbe Nachman's Teachings
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The Greatest Light Within the Greatest Darkness
How darkness is needed to first access the light and in fact how darkness contains within it the Infinite Light of Hashem, meaning how a person must accept the setbacks of life as stepping stones to receive that light etc. This class is based on Likutey Moharan Lesson 24:For more on this lesson: linktr.ee/bresl
The 11 Day Journey in 3 Days
This class is based on Likutey Moharan Lesson 24:In Parshat Devarim, Moshe Rabbeinu contrasts the ordinary eleven-day journey from Har Sinai to Kadesh Barnea with the miraculous three-day journey Hashem gave Am Yisrael. The eleven days hint to the eleven fragrances of the Ketoret, which enter the Heichal HaTemurot (Chamber of Exchanges) to extract holiness trapped within impurity. The three days r
The Light That Shines At Evening
Reb Noson develops the concept of joining and unifying day and night/sun and moon with the concept of midnight and the future redemption drawing on a verse from Zecharia 14:7 which best expresses this concept and how it is basically a time which is above time - this being the secret behind joining perception with a lack of perception working together etc.If you have been inspired by this class/lec
The 2 Prophecies of Moshe
In Parshat Matot, Moshe Rabbeinu’s prophecy appears in two forms—“zeh hadavar” (this is the matter), representing perfect clarity, and “ko amar Hashem” (thus said Hashem), representing an element of concealment. The laws of nedarim (vows) reveal the extraordinary power of Jewish speech to reach the fiftieth level and create a new personal obligation, while the prophecy of “kachatzot halaylah” (at
Midnight - The Joining of the Moon and the Sun
Midnight is the joining of both sun and moon, when the perceiving and lack of perception join together, and is the key for the redemption from Egypt, which is why it is mentioned right before the final plague - etc.This class is based on Likutey Moharan lesson 24For more on this lesson: linktr.ee/breslovtherapy_les
The Breslov Therapy Memorial Community - What and Why
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The Secret of Redemption Hidden in the New Moon
Why the mitzvah of Sanctifying the New Moon precedes the Exodus, the Korban Pesach, and the establishment of Nissan as the first month—revealing that the simcha associated with the New Moon is the secret of leaving Egypt and the key to attaining the final redemption from our present exile.This class is based on Likutey Moharan lesson 24For more on this lesson:
The Diminishment of Five
In Parshat Pinchas, the Torah counts 65 families of Am Yisrael preparing to enter Eretz Yisrael, five fewer than the 70 nations of the world. Rashi connects this to the verse “ki atem hame’at” (you are the smallest), teaching that the Jewish people know how to diminish themselves and receive Hashem’s light through humility. Rebbe Nachman explains that the Infinite Light can only be received throug
Simcha is the Key to All of the Mitzvot
THIS CLASS IS DEDICATED TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF JOSEPHINE FARRELL. MAY HER SOUL BE INCLUDED AMONG THE TRUE TZADDIKIM AND ESPECIALLY WITH REBBE NACHMAN BEN FEIGA MAY HIS MERIT PROTECT US.Why the blessing is the initial mitzvah of the Torah since it is the key mitzvah that shows how simcha is the key to all the other mitzvot etc.For more on this lesson:
The Clouds of Glory: Emunah’s Protection Against Amalek’s Deception
In Parshat Chukat, the Clouds of Glory disappear after Aharon HaKohen passes away, leaving Am Yisrael exposed to the deceptive attack of Amalek disguised as Canaanites. Rebbe Nachman explains that the clouds represent emunah (faith), which both guides and protects a person when the path is unclear. Aharon merited this protection because he embodied simcha (joy), berachah (blessing) and peace, rejo
Kiddush Levanah: Rectifying the Moon with Joy
The meaning behind dancing and immense joy while blessing the Kiddush Levanah, how simcha is the key to rectify the blemish of the moon, which is why we dance and are joyous at filling this gap by blessing the New Moon etc. This class is based on Likutey Moharan lesson 24.For more on this lesson: linktr.ee/breslovtherap
The Power of Simcha, Sincere Prayer, and the Priceless Gift of Rebbe Nachman’s Teachings
Reb Noson expresses profound gratitude for meriting to learn the teachings of Rebbe Nachman, recognizing that they originate from the highest spiritual realms and are carefully filtered before reaching this world, making them a unique source of transformation and closeness to Hashem. Genuine simcha in serving Hashem is presented as essential, with even simple daily mitzvot such as wearing tzitzit
The Secret of Intercalation/Leap Years
The deep spiritual mechanics behind human challenges and divine intervention by connecting Rebbe Nachman’s teachings on the "running and returning" of the mind with the kabalistic mystery of calendar intercalation (Sod Ha'Ibur). When a person enthusiastically pursues godliness (symbolized by the sun), they eventually hit a spiritual barrier and bounce back into a state of confusion o
Korach - Exchanging Strife for Joy
In Parshat Korach, Korach’s rebellion against Aharon reveals the danger of lacking simcha (joy) and being unable to accept one’s portion. The Zohar teaches that Korach wanted to exchange left and right—placing the Levi’im (Levites), associated with gevurah (strength/restraint), in the place of the Kohanim (priests), associated with chesed (kindness) and berachah (blessing). Rebbe Nachman explains
Serving Hashem with Joy, Even in Imperfection
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN DEDICATED AND SPONSORED BY MIA SHERWOOD LANDAU IN LOVING MEMORY OF REBBITZEN CHAYA RIVKA ZWOLINSKI A"H. MAY HER NESHAMAH BE INCLUDED AND ELEVATED WITH THE SOULS AND MERIT OF THE TRUE TZADDIKIM, IN PARTICULAR WITH REBBE NACHMAN BEN FEIGA ZY"A AMEN.The gateway to the deepest teachings of the Zohar is Simcha, as revealed by Rebbe Nachman. Even when mitzvot or prayer are
Maintaining Continuity Through Joy
The rectifying of the moon's blemish is through us being happy and doing the mitzvot with happiness - this leads to the unifying of both sun and moon so that together they receive from the infinite light etc. This class is based on Likutey Moharan lesson 24.For more on this lesson: linktr.ee/breslovtherapy_lesson_24
The Missing Alef and the Lack of Joy
In Parshat Shelach, the Torah describes the unusual korbanot (offerings) brought when the Sanhedrin mistakenly permits a form of idolatry, with the olah (burnt offering) coming before the chatat (sin offering), and the word chatat missing the letter alef. Rebbe Nachman explains that idolatry begins in the mind, especially through ta’avat mamon (desire for money), which becomes a subtle form of avo
HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE IRRATIONAL ANTISEMITISM TODAY
The Nature of Current Antisemitism: The modern rise in antisemitism has transitioned from a political conflict into a widespread, blind hatred of Jewish people that cannot be rationalized, reasoned with, or resolved through logical debate.The Concept of Spiritual Nourishment: All beings have a designated source of spiritual nourishment. In Kabbalistic and Hasidic thought, human beings—and specific
Unlocking Divine Blessing and Spiritual Renewal Through Joyful Mitzvot, Personal Prayer, and Sincere Devotion
Rebbe Nachman’s Lesson 24 reveals that performing mitzvot with simcha unlocks spiritual momentum, drawing holiness out of concealment and activating divine blessing according to a person’s deepest ratzon, whether for material needs or closeness to Hashem. The ultimate blessing is the fusion of intellect with emunah, creating keter, which organizes the mind, enables a person to absorb spiritual gro
The Complaints of the Keter
In Parshat Beha’alotkha, the Torah describes how the Jewish people left Har Sinai after receiving the Torah, only to fall into complaint during the journey through the desert. The unusual prefix in the word “kemit’onenim” points to the letter kaf, which is connected to the Keter—the spiritual barrier that pushes a person back when he comes close to the Infinite Light. Rebbe Nachman explains that t
The Frustration in Waiting and Believing
The spiritual test of life lies in balancing the desire for intellectual clarity with the tolerance for uncertainty, a concept illustrated by the cosmic relationship between the sun and the moon. The sun represents absolute clarity, while the moon represents the state of "not knowing." The moon's ancient complaint regarding its equal status to the sun stems from a deep frustration an
From Simcha to the Infinite Light
Every Jew can access profound spiritual growth through genuine simcha. The Zohar's concept of the "nine chambers that are not light," - that when a person serves Hashem with joy through the performance of mitzvot, the mind is elevated toward the Infinite Light while remaining protected by the keter, the boundary that separates finite human perception from the infinite. The three inte
Giving Holiness to the Kohen
In Parshat Nasso, the Torah connects giving gifts to the Kohen with the Parshah of Sotah, teaching that generosity and simcha (joy) bring berachah (blessing) into the home. Rebbe Nachman explains that mitzvot done with simcha open the channels of berachah, especially through the Kohanim, who represent blessing. When a person withholds what belongs to holiness, it reflects inner constriction and sa
How Knowing and Not-Knowing are Really One
The sun and moon represent the unified spiritual processes of knowing and not knowing, or advancement and setback. While the sun follows a constant path of clear perception, the moon's cycle of waxing and waning reflects the necessary moments of darkness and withdrawal that allow a person to build the vessels needed to receive infinite divine light. Because both states are equal and essential
Precedence of the Moon over the Sun
The lesson connects these spiritual themes to the physical cosmos through a specific verse from Psalm 104, which states that the moon was made to mark the seasons and the sun knows its setting place. This scriptural reference serves to illustrate the cosmic interplay between light and darkness, mirroring the human cycle of spiritual highs and lows. The constant, unchanging light of the sun symboli
Articulating and Enunciating your Yearning and Desire for Hashem
Giving tzedakah to tzaddikim and supporting the dissemination of their teachings—specifically the elevated "Torah of Mashiach" found in Rebbe Nachman’s and Reb Noson’s writings—is essential for reaching assimilated souls and infusing the giver with *ratzon* (spiritual yearning). Because Torah connects to infinite light, no mitzvah can ever be performed perfectly, making continuous heartf
Extracting Ruth from the Chamber of Exchanges
The story of Ruth reveals the challenge of extracting holiness trapped within the “Chamber of Exchanges” (“Heichal HaTemurot”), where confusion, impurity, and despair conceal sparks of redemption. Reb Noson explains that when a Jew feels overwhelmed by darkness and unable to find simcha on his own, the answer is attachment to the Tzaddikim, who possess the power to shine light even into the lowest
The Blessing of the Keter through Joy
The Power of Joy, Connection, and DisseminationJoy and the Keter: Serving Hashem with simcha (joy) activates divine blessing, elevating creation to the Keter (the highest spiritual crown). This connection unlocks the Infinite Light, bringing healing, livelihood, and salvation. Yitzchak Avinu embodied this reality; his name means laughter, and his joy brought immense prosperity and healing to the w
The Liaison of Levi
In Parshat BaMidbar, the tribe of Levi is chosen to stand between Am Yisrael and the Kohanim, serving as a spiritual “liaison” that protects holiness while helping the Jewish people connect to Hashem. Rebbe Nachman explains the concept of “matei v’lo matei”—reaching and not reaching—where true spiritual growth comes through balance, boundaries, and maintaining simcha even during ups and downs. The
נסיעה למירון - מסירת נפש עם כיסופין
מבוסס על ההקדמות של ליקוטי מוהר"ן סימן כ"ד
Unifying Sun and Moon
The spiritual significance of the sun and moon is examined as a physical manifestation of the "Infinite Light," explaining that their dual existence mirrors the essential human process of spiritual growth. Rooted in the concepts of "running and returning" (*ratzo v'shov*), the sun represents the mind’s drive toward clarity and divine perception, while the moon represents th
The Desire that Overrides Obstacles
A personal account of the arduous Lag BaOmer pilgrimage to Meron serves as a spiritual masterclass on the power of Ratzon (will). Despite government closures, physical pain, and police checkpoints, persistence enabled him to reach the gravesite of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, an experience he described as a vital "spiritual recharge" for the year. By drawing parallels between his difficult j
The Prosecution of the Moon
The lesson explores the spiritual dynamics of the moon’s "prosecution" and its subsequent diminution as a central theme in understanding the nature of exile and redemption. It explains that the moon’s claim—that "two kings cannot share one crown"—represented a challenge to the singular unity of Divine light, leading to its reduction in size and loss of independent luminosity. T
Escaping the Exchange
In Parshat Behar-Bechukotai, the Torah’s laws of temurah (exchange) hint to the spiritual “Chamber of Exchanges,” where a person’s holiness can become trapped in darkness. Rebbe Nachman and Reb Noson explain that the way out begins through amirah (speech)—specifically confession and honest prayer. By admitting one’s mistakes and expressing the desire to return to Hashem, a person releases himself
Parshat Emor - The Sages and the Festivals
In Parshat Emor, the Torah gives the Sages the authority to sanctify time—through leap years and the new moon—even if it appears mistaken. This reflects the role of the Tzaddikim, who can enter the deepest confusion—the “Chamber of Exchanges”—to rescue lost souls. By expanding holiness, like adding a thirteenth month, they create space for those farthest away to return, teaching that even in darkn
לצאת מהיכל התמורות - רק צריכים לסדר את הכל
על פי ההקדמות של ליקוטי מוהר"ן סימן כ"ד
The Jewish Quality of Survival and Triumph
The concept of "falling on one's face" as a form of profound humility and self-nullification before the Divine, emphasizing that true spiritual elevation often requires a period of descent or concealment of the soul's light. These moments of darkness and perceived distance from God are not failures but essential stages in the refinement of one's faith and character, allowing
Searching for the Truth... Even When Lacking
(Lag BaOmer reveals the light of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and Rebbe Nachman, both rooted in Netzach and Hod, a כוח that empowers endurance and guiding others at the end of exile, with this period offering access to their merit through simcha, tefillah, and visiting kevarim of tzaddikim;) truth is described as “ne’ederet” from Book of Isaiah 59:15—both lacking and scattered—requiring sincere seekers
Bypassing the Frustration With Emunah
This video explores the Chassidic significance of the Red Heifer as a profound spiritual paradox, where the process of purifying the "spiritually dead" requires the pure to temporarily lower their own standing for the sake of another. The heifer’s transition from fiery red passion to humble gray ash represents the necessary refinement of human ego and desire into radical humility. Ultima
Shabbat vs. Parents and the Holy Temple
In Parshat Kedoshim, the Torah places Shabbat alongside honoring parents and reverence for the Beit HaMikdash to teach a critical balance. While parents and the Temple represent the system of creation—light and vessels, building and doing—Shabbat represents the ultimate goal: direct connection to Hashem. Even the greatest acts of creation and service must not override that connection.Rebbe Nachman
Bringing the Raw Materials...
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN SPONSORED BY AVRAHAM BEN RACHEL AND FAMILY - IN THE MERIT OF REBBE NACHMAN BEN FEIGA MAY THEY MERIT TO MUCH SUCCESS BOTH IN SPIRTUAL AND PHYSICAL MATTERS, ONLY HAVING TRUE SIMCHA THROUGHOUT LIFE, AMEN.Describes the difficulty of publishing and spreading the teachings of Rebbe Nachman despite strong opposition and personal weakness, emphasizing persistence in avodat Hashem even
The 40 Days of Waiting
In Parshat Tazria/Metzora, the Torah’s requirement for a woman to wait 40 or 80 days after childbirth reveals a deeper spiritual principle—that true growth comes through waiting. Rebbe Nachman teaches that accessing the Infinite Light (Keter) requires a pushback, a delay that builds vessels. The waiting period allows the mother to internalize the light generated through the creation of life, which
Balancing Knowing and Not-Knowing - Thought and Action
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN DEDICATED AND SPONSORED BY SHALOM AVRAHAM HALEVI BEN LEAH GITTEL, IN THE MERIT OF REBBE NACHMAN BEN FEIGA AND HIS FAITHFUL DISCIPLE REB NOSON BEN CHAYA LANEH, MAY HE HAVE BLESSINGS, SUCCESS AND SALAVATION IN ALL HIS ENDEAVORS, AMEN.The blemish of Adam was the separation of Knowledge and Action which is that he wanted everything to be clear knowledge even when things did not mak
The 4(+1) Cups of Joy
The four cups of the Seder correspond not only to the four languages of redemption—Vehotzeiti, Vehitzalti, Vega’alti, Velakachti—but also to four practical pathways to simcha (joy), with a fifth, Veheiveiti, representing a higher joy we await. Rebbe Nachman teaches that true simcha can be activated through simple joy (mili d’shtuta – lighthearted silliness), gratitude (hoda’ah), finding one’s good
The Ascent of the Korban Tamid
This class is based on Likutey Moharan lesson 24. For more on this lesson: linktr.ee/breslovtherapy_lesson_24If you have been inspired by this class/lecture please share it with your friends. Thank you.Follow us: https://breslovtherapy.blogspot.comSpotify:
The Going Backward to Go Forward
In Parshat Vayikra, the Torah describes the Korban Omer using the word “Ve’im,” which usually implies something optional, yet here it refers to an חובה, hinting to the inner confusion a person feels in spiritual growth. The Omer, made from barley—animal food—represents the אדם במצב של ירידה, when he feels distant, frustrated, and unsure if he is advancing. Rebbe Nachman teaches that דווקא through
Accepting That You Can't Resolve the Questions of Life
From Adam's sin of prematurely partaking of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, the ability to join the opposites of life has been blemished. Coupled with our own sins and gross physicality which has bogged our perception of things, we see opposites and questions that cannot be resolved, but the truth is that we don't have the capacity to resolve them, and we must rely solely on Emunah
The Wisdom That Gives Strength to Continue
Nisan is the New Year for Kings, representing the renewal of spiritual kingship through the tzaddikim who embody and reveal God’s sovereignty in every generation. Rebbe Nachman teaches that the month of Nisan carries a spiritual “gravitational pull” that draws people closer to God through these righteous leaders, who guide others into a living experience of the Divine Presence. The construction of
Fighting 11 With 11
In Parshat Vayakhel-Pekudei, the Torah describes two coverings of the Mishkan—ten inner curtains and eleven outer drapes made from goat hair. The ten represent the essence of holiness and the deepest root of the Jewish soul, corresponding to the ten types of melody that have the power to repair even the most profound spiritual damage. Surrounding them are the eleven drapes, which parallel the elev
The Destruction is Really a Vessel
Rebbe Nachman teaches that the center of the universe is rooted in the revelation of the Infinite Light that shines into the world through the central point in Jerusalem, specifically the Foundation Stone in the Holy of Holies. Creation unfolded when a ray from the Infinite Light entered the primordial hollow space and struck this center point, from which the entire world expanded outward, similar
The Renewing Power of the Torah
The renewing power of the Torah - always giving a person hope to continue and advance, Reb Noson's walking and his running and the balance between them etc.This class is based on Likutey Moharan lesson 24. For more on this lesson: linktr.ee/breslovtherapy_lesson_24If you have been inspired by this class/lecture please share it wit
Unifying the Opposites
The Red Heifer at it's root is the uniting of the running and restraining of the intellect - 2 opposites in on unity - unified in Hashem's Unity. This itself is what cleans and rectifies from death and impurity, which descended to the world because of Adam's eating the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of good and evil, which was basically the blemish of Adam separating the running of his
The Light of the Crowns
In Parshat Ki Tissa, the Torah describes how the Jewish people lost the two crowns they received at Mount Sinai when they declared Naaseh v’Nishma—“We will do and we will listen.” Reb Noson explains that these crowns correspond to the Keter, the gateway through which a person receives Hashem’s Infinite Light. The Keter works through setbacks that push a person back so his mind can settle and prope
Purim Preparation and Perspective
The entire goal of Purim is to tap into the highest level of simcha possible as this is the key for the entire year and for a person's reaching his next level of growth etc.This class is based on Likutey Moharan lesson 24. For more on this lesson: linktr.ee/breslovtherapy_lesson_24If you have been inspired by this class/lecture please s
Remembering the 12 Tribes
In Parshat Tetzaveh, the Torah repeats the names of the twelve tribes on both the shoulder stones and the Choshen of the Kohen Gadol, teaching two dimensions of Divine remembrance. The shoulder stones represent the burden of Torah, reward and consequence, and the daily struggle of Am Yisrael to fulfill the mitzvot. The Choshen, engraved with the tribes and the Avot, represents the light of the Tza
Drawing From the Center of the Universe
The destruction of the Beit Hamikdash and the story of Purim reveal that true simcha comes from the revelation of the Infinite Light, which cannot be contained in this world and therefore requires a vessel through which it can be experienced. The downfall of the ten sons of Haman in a single moment reflects the unity of this Infinite Light overpowering forces that opposed the rebuilding of the Tem
Doing Out of Faith vs. Intellect
Parshat Parah - which follows the joyous light of Purim - is the power to nullify the impurity of death, which is the essence of atheistic and skeptic philosophical ideology promoted by those who doubt Hashem's authority always trying to seek to understand everything with no place for emunah. Rather the procedure of the red heifer ashes teaches us to believe and follow Hashem's statues eve
Hope in Hashem is Renewal
Purim reveals that true renewal and salvation come from hoping in Hashem, combining simcha with deep yearning and trust that those who place their hope in Him will never be put to shame. The Megillah teaches that even in the darkest historical moments, turning back to Hashem awakens repentance and brings hidden miracles, with the night devoted to prayer and self-awakening and the day to joy and ce
Pondering Beyond Limits to Activate the Light
In Parshat Terumah, Moshe Rabbeinu’s difficulty with the menorah, the laws of shkatzim, and the renewal of the moon reveals three dimensions that lie beyond ordinary prophecy. The menorah represents drawing the Infinite Light into a physical vessel, the shkatzim teach that even those who have fallen beneath spiritual “existence” still have hope and halachic structure, and chidush ha’levanah shows
Emunah is the Key to Getting Through LIfe
At this point Rebbe Nachman goes back to the open quote from the Gemara Bekhorot 8a regarding the challenge between Rabbi Yehoshua ben Chananya and the wise men of Athens, focusing on the goal of all these discussions is to reiterate the main difference between someone who believes in Hashem and someone who does not; people who do have emunah can handle life's challenges much easier; the Mahar
אורה ושמחה
על פי ההקדמות של ליקוטי מוהר"ן סימן כ"ד
Hashem's Light and Truth in our Darkness
Shabbat Shkalim serves as spiritual preparation for Purim by awakening joy and light at the entrance of Adar, transforming the heaviness of winter into renewed simcha and resilience. The half-shekel symbolizes personal and national elevation, showing that prayer, repentance, and inner readiness create vessels to receive blessing and redemption. Shabbat Zachor reframes personal failures as the infl
The Keter of the Vow
In Parshat Mishpatim, the laws of the Shomer Chinam reveal the hidden power of a shvu’ah and its connection to the Keter, the root of creation. Rav Noson explains that when a person swears falsely, he is spiritually lifting himself and the object to the highest level, misusing the holiness of the oath. The punishment of kefel reflects this ascent and descent—an improper elevation that results in d
Experiencing Hashem's Goodness in This World
(Also discussed Purim) Purim serves as a key to joy, tranquility, and spiritual transformation, revealing that happiness opens access to the Infinite Light and allows Hashem’s goodness to be experienced in this world. Rebbe Nachman teaches that joy and even holy silliness have the power to turn challenges into growth, awaken renewal, and draw great miracles, with Purim representing “shalev” (tranq
The Future Joy of the Nations in the Jewish People
How Yaakov successfully subdued the angel forcing him to bless Yaakov and his descendants with joy, thus transforming the sad representation of Esav's angel into joy and happiness, and that Yaakov did this by using the joy of the future redemption to activate this joy in the present, thus subduing and transforming the present sadness into joy, etc.This class is based on Likutey Moharan lesson
The Purity of the Menorah-Moharan
The special description of the Menorah being "pure" in relation to the other vessels in the Holy Temple since the Menorah connotes the pure light of the tzaddikim which must be pure and come from a place of purity, thus showing the connection between Rebbe Nachman and the menorah etc.This class is based on Likutey Moharan lesson 24. For more on this lesson:
Getting Your Enemies Support
It's not enough that a person overcomes the challenges sent him - preventing him from being happy and positive. Rather the goal should be to transform the cause of sadness itself into happiness. When a person succeeds the evil forces themselves end up supporting a person in reaching his goals.This class is based on Likutey Moharan lesson 24. For more on this lesson:
Get Up and Start Again
In Parshat Yitro, the Torah highlights a powerful and surprising preparation for receiving the Torah—specifically how the Jewish people left Rephidim, the place of spiritual slackening and Amalek’s attack. Rashi teaches that just as the Jews arrived at Har Sinai in teshuvah, unity, and renewed commitment, so too they left Rephidim in teshuvah, despite the recent fall and trauma. Rebbe Nachman expl
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