creativity

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

In this provocative course, together we’ll explore the pathology of a Universal and most basic human flaw: Self-Deception.

Rebbe Nachman’s Likutey Moharan 51 explains where the psychological constitution of Man is situated, then shows us the psyche against the backdrop of grand Kabbalistic principles, as described in the Arizal’s (R’ Isaac Luria) teachings about the very beginning of Creation.

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

“I need to speak with the Tzaddik!”

In this concise but elegant Torah, Rebbe Nachman assures us that that the process of communication between the Tzaddik and his followers never ends. The essence of the Tzaddik can be readily accessed and integrated into our lives, long after their passing. Learning how to learn and how to view learning is a key to unlocking the riches of the Tzaddik’s wisdom.

Series:  Human Self-Creation with the Kabbalah of Rebbe Nachman
Time: 8 PM (EST); 5 PM Pacific Time

Date: Monday, Aug 17; Aug. 24; Aug. 31

Level: All. This course does not require knowledge of Breslov Chassidut but will appeal to those interested in a deeply thoughtful, intellectual exploration of the ideas of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, which are sourced in the Kabbalah of the Ari’zal, Rabbi Yitzchak Luria.
Text: Likutey Moharan, 206 (Ta’iti) plus other Torahs from LM; texts will be provided

Instructor: Mordechai Kaufman

In this thought-provoking mini-series we will explore the multi-faceted dimensions of teshuva (repentance) as expressed in a selection of Rebbe Nachman’s written lessons. Our first reading will be the beautiful Torah 206, in which man is portrayed as a lost sheep, and G-d is the shepherd. We will also be discussing selections from LM Torahs 4, 6, and 64, in which teshuva assumes the role of a creative capability within Man, who is charged with the dual tasks of “self-creation” as well as assisting the process of Cosmic repair.

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