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CategoryPraying from the Place of Joy
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov taught… When you’re happy, it’s easy to set aside some time to pray with a contrite heart. But when you’re depressed, secluding yourself to speak with G-d is very hard to do. That’s why being happy is so important that you should even force yourself to be happy, if that’s what … Continue Reading
Money-Lust
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov taught… There are “faces of holiness”—faces of light and vitality—and there are “dark faces” of the “other side,” of depression and idolatry which plague people who are steeped in the lust for money. The root of this lust is a lack of faith that G-d can provide a person with sustenance … Continue Reading
The Root of All Holiness
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov taught… The Land of Israel is one of the three things that are only acquired through suffering. And one of the greatest obstacles to reaching the Land is the speech of the wicked who speak evil slander about it. (Likutey Moharan I:20) What does this mean to me? The original … Continue Reading
Spiritual Economics
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov taught… When a person “provides” for G-d with his prayers, G-d, in turn, provides for him his sustenance. (Likutey Moharan I:9) What does this mean to me? The use of the terms “provide” when talking about our relationship with G-d can’t be understood superficially, since it is clear that we … Continue Reading
The Way to the Land
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov taught… Know that faith, miracles, prayer and the Land of Israel are all a single, organic whole. The Land of Israel is the place where faith, miracles and prayer reach their highest expression. (Likutey Moharan I:7) What does this mean to me? Just a few weeks ago, I heard the … Continue Reading
A Journey of Repair
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov taught… Medicines are compounded from plants, which grow from the earth, which is sustained by rain, which is sent by G-d’s mercy to a world that acknowledges Him and has faith in Him. When the ultimate catalyst, faith, is lacking, illnesses come to the world that medical experts cannot cure. But … Continue Reading
A Journey of Repair
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov taught… All journeys can serve as a means of repairing one’s faith. Sometimes a person travels because he feels unsure that G-d can provide from him where he is; this is a sign of blemished emunah. Later, when he makes another journey, he can repair the damage to faith that made … Continue Reading
The Light of Shabbos
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov taught… “Charity only comes to its full illumination by virtue of the light of Shabbos. (Likutei Moharan I:17) What does this mean to me? This sounds so beautiful, but what, really, is the light of Shabbos? Rebbe Nachman explains that the light of Shabbos is that of faith in G-d’s … Continue Reading
The Altar at the Table
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov taught… “Through proper eating, foolishness is brought to heel, and the mind is uplifted. (Likutei Moharan I:17) What does this mean to me? The Talmud teaches that our tables now substitute for the altar that used to stand in the holy Temple. Obviously, this is not meant to teach us … Continue Reading
A Harmonious Whole
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov taught… “When earth and heaven kiss” is a description of a person finding peace within himself. Earth is like the body, and heaven is like the soul… When they exist in harmony, it is possible to pray fully and also be blessed with an abundant livelihood. (Likutei Moharan I:14) What … Continue Reading






















