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Seven is an important number in Judaism. The seventh day, for example, is Shabbat—the holiest day. The menorah in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and seven candles and there are seven “candles” of the human head (two eyes, ears and nostrils and one mouth.) There are the seven days of mourning and the sheva brachot, the seven blessings and celebrations of marriage.

In Likutey Moharan, Lesson 21, Rebbe Nachman weaves a complex tapestry including several of these seven-related concepts, each one of which offers us rich insights into personal change and the growth of our soul, and challenges us to see ourselves in unexpected ways.

Series: Relationships with Chaya Rivka Zwolinski

For women only

Relationships offer some of the biggest challenges in our lives. From loving and life-giving, to unsettling and downright painful, healthy relationships are central to our wellbeing. In this course, Chaya Rivka Zwolinski will explore the famous lesson Azamra! from Likutey Moharan, which offers a uniquely nuanced yet highly applicable take on the inner life of relationships, thoughts and emotions.

Azamra! is the foundational lesson of Breslov Chassidut, one which Rebbe Nachman and Reb Noson exhorted the Chassidim to “go with” and learn over and over again. This singular teaching gives real-life instruction for refining our understanding of self and helping us understand our relationships with others.

Embedded in the weekly Torah portion are messages that speak to each person—if only we knew where they were hidden. Now, we do. In this course, Rabbi Yossi Katz will explore the weekly parsha and reveal mystical teachings from the Holy Zohar, Rebbe Nachman and Reb Noson.
The weekly parsha will come to life—you’ll immerse yourself in the lives of Avraham and Sarah, Yitzchak and Rivka, Yaacov, Rachel and Leah, the Twelve Tribes, and Yosef, and the deeply relevant lessons for your life.

Series: Relationships with Chaya Rivka Zwolinski

For women only

Whether or not you’re a woman whose menfolk are going to Uman, Rosh Hashana, you probably have some questions such as:

What does Uman, Rosh Hashana mean to me as a woman?

How can I connect to the Tzaddik if I’m not in Uman on Rosh Hashana?

How do the Rebbe’s Rosh Hashana instructions apply to me?

What can I do to make my Rosh Hashana (with or without family) more fulfilling here at home?

How can you access your unique inner world?

Does God want you to connect to Him in prayer?

In this two-part class with Yirmey Ginsburg, you’ll learn Lesson 73 in Likutey Moharan. This special lesson was the first one Rebbe Nachman taught after returning from his pilgrimage to the Land of Israel. There’ll be time for questions and answers.

Teshuva is a process of returning to our true relationship with Hashem.

But do we really understand what teshuvah is and how to do it?

And who are we doing teshuvah for?

Teshuvah looms over us as a seemingly impossible task—but according to Rebbe Nachman, it’s actually easy. In this workshop Yossi Katz will explore the concept of teshuvah as well as moderate a discussion group on this timely topic.

Series: Relationships with Chaya Rivka Zwolinski

For women only

Each person has her own unique life-path to travel from year to year—and Rebbe Nachman’s teachings help you create your personal map to spiritual growth. Using Rebbe Nachman’s Advice as the guide, Chaya Rivka Zwolinski will discuss how to identify and make choices that support your deepest potential and make the most of Elul and the High Holy Days.

For women only.

Reb Noson said he drew a lifetime of encouragement from Torah Vav (Lesson 6)—now it’s your turn. In this class, Yehudis Golshevsky will bring Rebbe Nachmans insights about teshuvah, self, and Kavod Hashem, to life. The concepts in Torah Vav are deeply personal, but they apply to learned and simple Jew alike. Don’t miss this essential guide to the inner work of Elul!

For men only

Why is life so frustrating?

Everyone experiences chaos, mix-ups, and hardships in life. But, in Lesson 82, Likutey Moharan II, Rebbe Nachman’s reveals the purpose to disharmony. In this powerful study group for men, we’ll use the text as a guide to help us forge a new understanding of why confusing and painful things happen to us. We’ll learn how to actualize the potential within disorder, and how to overcome.

Series: Human Self-Creation and the Kabbalah of Rebbe Nachman with Mordechai Kaufman

In Likutey Moharan, Lesson 18, Rebbe Nachman of Breslov discusses what it means to truly live life. In this course, Mordechai Kaufman will examine this lofty and complex lesson which deals with faith, awareness, belief and the practical application of life’s deeper purpose. This lesson offers the possibility of profound change to the way you think, believe, and live.