March 9, 2012
Blog ArchivesBe Happy!
BRI’s NarrowBridge.Org sends out twice weekly inspiration providing a regular dose of hope, meaning and courage. These emails include small doses of Rebbe Nachman’s wisdom, enabling us to get through the week in a more spiritual way. If you would like to receive these emails click here. Rebbe Nachman of Breslov taught… “Always remember: Joy is not … Continue Reading
The Real McCoy
“The people said to Aharon, ‘Make us a god who will lead us because this man Moses, who took us up from Egypt—we don’t know what happened to him’” (Exodus 32:1). I’m often asked about the importance of having a rebbe. I’m also asked what is a rebbe. What does it mean to have one? … Continue Reading
Where is Amalek today?
For those of us who have been keeping up with the news, there has been much talk about the symbolism of Iran, Saudia Arabia and Americaand the potential for nuclear crisis. Many have pointed out the Midrash (Yalkut Shimoni, Yeshaya 59) that states in reference to the war of Gog and Magog: Rabbi Yitzchak said: At the time … Continue Reading
Dvar Torah for Purim
Dvar Torah for Purim Based on Likutey Halakhot, Reishis HaGez 3 After Haman is hanged we are told, “The wrath of the King/king subsided” (Esther 7:10) . We know the rule, that when Megilat Esther uses the expression “the king” without the mention of any name, the King—God—is meant, and also Achashveirosh. The Maharal of … Continue Reading
Dvar Torah for Parshat Zakhor
Based on Sichot HaRan (Rabbi Nachman’s Wisdom) ##25–26 “Remember that which Amalek did to you…cutting down the weak tailing behind…obliterate the memory of Amalek…Do not forget” (Deuteronomy 25:17–19). Usually we think of remembering and forgetting as part of the mental capacity we have to learn (and with good reason [Avot 5:14]), as something that happens … Continue Reading
Dvar Torah for Purim
Dvar Torah for Purim Based on Likutey Moharan II, Lesson #74 “Because initially all beginnings were from Pesach. That is why all the mitzvahs are a reminder of the Exodus from Egypt. But now….” (And [Rebbe Nachman] did not conclude.) Rebbe Nachman did not conclude, so we must begin. Exactly what the Rebbe was implying, … Continue Reading
Chaim Kramer Last Night on Purim
The following is a summary of a shiur that was given by Rabbi Chaim Kramer in the Breslover Kloyz in Modiin Illit. In Likutei Moharan I 56, the Rebbe tells us that every Jew has within him an aspect of “Malchut”, kingship, i.e. authority over other people. Some people only have that influence only inside … Continue Reading
Who and Where is Amalek Today?
The Midrash relates: Cursed are the wicked. They occupy their time with ideas about how to destroy the Jews, with each one vying for the honor of having the best idea. Esav ridiculed Cain for killing Abel during Adam’s lifetime. If Cain wanted the whole world for himself, he should have realized that Adam was still alive and could have more children. Esav was not … Continue Reading






















