Likutey Halachot, Washing of Hands

Reb Noson, Rebbe Nachman’s leading student and scribe, tells us that the depth and breadth of Rebbe Nachman’s utterly original teachings were designed to show us how improve our relationships with our spiritual self, each other and God. In his unique work, Likutey Halachot, Reb Noson extrapolates from Rebbe Nachman’s works to uncover rich insights into the Shulchan Oruch (the Code of Jewish Law), a text that is often misperceived as dry, dusty, or irrelevant. Likutey Halachot is bursting with inspirational explications of halacha (Jewish law), via the light of Breslov Chassidut, scripture, and the Kabbalastic masters.

Series: Living the Life of a Breslover Chassid with Likutey Halachot, Section 2
Time: Wednesday, 8:00 PM EST – 5:00 PST
Date: January 14 – February 25 (7 weeks)
Level: Intermediate through Advanced (Previous course attendance not required)
Text: Likutey Halachot (Orach Chaim) Lesson Four: Netilat Yedayim (Laws of the Washing of Hands)

As we learn the text, students will begin to see the world through the eyes of the ultimate Breslover, Reb Noson. Together, we’ll explore the deeper meaning of the Jewish laws and implement the author’s recommendations for achieving spiritual growth. This is halacha the way it was meant to be learned and understood!

Topics covered: 

  • Escaping Pain and Suffering
  • The Value of Nullifying Oneself to the Ein Sof (Infinity)
  • Receiving New Insights Every Single Day
  • How to Deal With Spiritual Ups and Downs
  • The Sanctity of Clothing and the Spiritual Meaning for the Prohibition of Shatnez (Mixing Wool with Linen)
  • Cain and Able, the Deeper Conflict
  • Why Did Moses Initially Refuse to Redeem the Jewish People?

Course Text

This course is based on Likutey Moharan I, Lesson 65. Click here to download the relevant parts: LM65

This course will use the Hebrew text of Likutey Halachot, a free copy of which can be found at: http://breslovbooks.com/pdf/likutay-halachos-part1.pdf. We will be studying the Laws of Netilat Yedayim (washing the hands) lesson 4. Although Hebrew reading skills are useful, they are not necessary, as the teacher will translate the Hebrew text into English.

*As a valued student of Breslov Campus, you may use the following discount code to receive 10% off any of any Breslov Research Institute publication: breslovcampusstudent10

Class #1

Wensday Evening, January 15th, 2015 at 8:00 PM EST


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Class #2

Wensday Evening, January 21th, 2015 at 8:00 PM EST


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Class #3

Wensday Evening, January 28th, 2015 at 8:00 PM EST

Class dedicated by Joel Kleiner


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Class #4

Wensday Evening, February 4th, 2015 at 8:00 PM EST


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Class #5

Wensday Evening, February 11th, 2015 at 8:00 PM EST

Week dedicated by Janet Davies, “May the gift of the words of Rebbe Nachman reach the hearts of those far and wide.”


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Class #6

Wensday Evening, February 18th, 2015 at 8:00 PM EST

Week dedicated by Shelli Berger in honor of Rabbi Yossi Katz and all his colleagues at the Breslov Institute. Thank you for making these learning opportunities possible. Blessings!


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Class #7

Wensday Evening, February 25th, 2015 at 8:00 PM EST

Week dedicated by Kim Varner in honor of Rav Avraham Greenbaum of the Azamra Institute.


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