Eliyahu Hecht

The Class:

In Walking The Path: The Deeper Meaning Of 5 Halachot, you’ll learn Halachot Orach Chaim and Choshen Mishpat with Reb Eliyahu Hecht as your guide. Together you’ll discover Reb Noson’s discussions on one of Rebbe Nachman’s lessons. They offer many deep and varied insights into the way we think about and apply halacha, Jewish law, in our everyday lives. Last semester we used the same texts to explore Shabbat and Chanukah; this semester you’ll learn the following topics:

Blessing of the Kohanim (priests) during davening; the significance of its placement in our prayers; and what makes Kohanim such a special part of the Jewish people
Mitzvah of helping an enemy unburden his struggling animal, and its practical relevancy to you
Four types of shomrim (guards), and why they must make an oath on their mission
Blessings on food.  Enhance this mitzvah we do all the time! Change how you view eating and learn how spiritual a physical act can be
Blessing of HaGomel (thanksgiving), who makes it and why

The Class: Are you still joyful from being so close to Hashem during the Yom Tov season? Do you still feel uplifted from feeling that special connection with Hashem? Are you eagerly awaiting your next spiritual encounter? If you’re like most of us, you’ve already highlighted the days of Chanukah on your calendar. But, while it seems that Chanukah is the next holiday, we must remember not to overlook the most precious day of all, the holy day of deep spiritual renewal—Shabbat.

This semester we’ll discuss a lesson Rebbe Nachman taught on Shabbat Chanukah, December 17, 1808, and Reb Noson’s corresponding lesson in Likutey Halachot. We’ll learn the key elements you need to know in order to derive the maximum benefits of Shabbat and Chanukah. 

The Series: Reb Noson, Rebbe Nachman’s leading student and scribe, tells us that the depth and breadth of Rebbe Nachman’s unique teachings show us how improve ourselves and get closer to Hashem. In his singular work, Likutey Halachot, Reb Noson extrapolates from Rebbe Nachman’s works to uncover rich insights into the Shulchan Aruch (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.

As we learn the text, students will begin to see the world through the eyes of the ultimate Breslover, Reb Noson. In this series, you will explore the deeper meaning of the Jewish laws and learn the Reb Noson’s advice for achieving spiritual growth. This is halacha the way it was meant to be learned.

Topics include:

Gratitude
Seeking halachic guidance and clarity
Four kinds of speech, and how we can supercharge them for maximum efficacy
The real power of Shabbat
Discovering the Unity of Hashem in our fragmented reality
Legal right of partners sharing a courtyard
Chanukah

This Course: Not all days are created equal—some are hard and some are easy. But the days of Yom Tov are spiritually supercharged opportunities for growth.  In this class with Reb Eliyahu Hecht, you’ll prepare yourself for this coming Yom Tov season with the teachings of Reb Noson. Learn how to make the most of each day, especially the days of Yom Tov. When you do, you’ll always be ready to connect to higher levels, no matter what.

Series: Living the Life of a Breslover Chassid with Likutey Halachot

The Series: Reb Noson, Rebbe Nachman’s leading student and scribe, tells us that the depth and breadth of Rebbe Nachman’s unique teachings show us how improve ourselves and get closer to Hashem. In his singular work, Likutey Halachot, Reb Noson extrapolates from Rebbe Nachman’s works to uncover rich insights into the Shulchan Aruch (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

Nothing But The Truth

Reb Noson, Rebbe Nachman’s leading student and scribe, reveals how the depth and breadth of Rebbe Nachman’s teachings helps us improve ourselves and get closer to Hashem. In his singular work, Likutey Halachot, Reb Noson extrapolates from Rebbe Nachman’s works and uncovers rich insights into the Shulchan Aruch (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.

As we learn the text, students will begin to see the world through the eyes of the ultimate Breslover, Reb Noson. In this course with Reb Eliyahu Hecht, you will explore the deeper meaning of the Jewish laws and learn the author’s advice for achieving spiritual growth. This is halacha the way it was meant to be learned and understood!

Are You Awake?: Likutey Halachot, (Orach Chaim) Lesson 1, The Way to Wake Up in the Morning

Series: Living the Life of a Breslover Chassid with Likutey Halachot

CHABURA (STUDY AND DISCUSSION GROUP WITH TEXT)

Reb Noson, Rebbe Nachman’s leading student and scribe, tells us that the depth and breadth of Rebbe Nachman’s unique teachings show us how improve ourselves and get closer to Hashem. In his singular work, Likutey Halachot, Reb Noson extrapolates from Rebbe Nachman’s works to uncover rich insights into the Shulchan Aruch (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.

As we learn the text, students will begin to see the world through the eyes of the ultimate Breslover, Reb Noson. In this chabura with Reb Eliyahu Hecht, you will explore the deeper meaning of the Jewish laws and learn the author’s advice for achieving spiritual growth. This is halacha the way it was meant to be learned and understood!

Topics include:

Getting Up in the Morning—And Getting it Right!
Finding our Good Points (and What to do with Them Once We’ve Found Them)
The Value of Sleep—There’s Sleep, and Then There’s the Proper Way to Sleep
The Self-motivation Imperative

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.