Reb Meir Elkabas explains an important meditation and practice for the month of Elul–and the entire year–dealing with life’s ups and downs. Never give up!
Life can seem messy, even confusing. We all face daily hardships that prevent us from living the life we envision for ourselves. How do we make change? We begin by seeking the meaning of our difficulties, and dissonance becomes harmonious.
In this three-part class, Yossi Katz discusses Likutey Moharan II, Lesson 82. In this complex, rewarding Torah, Rebbe Nachman gives us insights into the reasons why we experience disorder and shows us how our awareness that Malchut (Kingliness) belongs to God, helps us live the life we’re meant to.
Note: This series will recorded and posted and not live.
Program 1
Majesty and Humility
In Likutey Moharan 219, Rebbe Nachman teaches us that one of the lessons we can learn from the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem is a new understanding of the power of humility. Yossi Katz explains how to apply this teaching to our personal growth.
Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Bender after his escape from the Soviet Union, that his greatest accomplishment in life was “living in Russia (the USSR) and still believing in God.” Faith must be strengthened and encouraged, especially during difficult times when opposition is strongest.
Sometimes it feels like we’ve been there, done that, especially when it comes to internal obstacles like sadness, bad habits, and doubt.
How do we make sense of our travails, both inner and outer?
Gathered from the entire body of Breslov teachings, the powerhouse-Breslov classic, “Restore My Soul” (Meshivat Nefesh) highlights Rebbe Nachman’s teachings on combating sadness and frustration by tapping into the spiritual wellsprings of joy. This text helps us come to a new and deeper understanding of the meaning behind our feelings and shows us how to move forward.
Reb Noson teaches us that shmoozing with good friends and giving each other encouragement, fear of Heaven, sharing ideas, and talking about about Chassidut can help grow spiritually us as much as Torah learning.
It’s easy to live when things go right. But what about when things go wrong?
How do you live when it seems like people and circumstances are stacked against you? What can you do to cope? How can you develop the inner, spiritual strength to face up to life’s challenges?