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If G-d is infinite, how can I know what He wants from me? How…

Knowing who you are begins with the soul. Understanding why you’re here, your purpose,…

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

In this moving lesson (Likutey Moharan 15) Rebbe Nachman reveals the true nature and experience of Yirat Hashem, Fear of G-d, which is the essence of Divine Service. The path to this ‘ultimate goal’ requires faith and trust, prayer, hitbodedut (intense meditative prayer) study, and connecting to Hashem via the mitzvot.

Genuine Yirah (fear) is living with the consciousness that only Hashem controls and directs the events of our lives and the events of the world. This authentic Yirah liberates us from baseless fears and false worries which tend to dominate our inner being—if we let them. Accordingly, true Yirat Hashem liberates us from the bonds of the unreal and allows us to reach our true spiritual potential.

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.

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

In this short segment of a much longer lesson, Rebbe Nachman focuses on the essence of Rosh Hashanah.  What is revealed? The Yom Tov’s dynamic cosmic process in which the Creator reaches out and encourages Man to approach and seek atonement from Him! Rebbe Nachman boldly portrays a drama in which we are drawn forth by Hashem’s warmth—from our embarrassed, humiliated isolation—toward a confidently meaningful confrontation with ourselves, and a deeper understanding of our true nature, potential and mission.

Repentance is an ongoing life-long process, but there is a special time God has given us to return. That time is now—the month of Elul and in this three-part class, Meir Elkabas discusses aspects of repentance and tools we can use,  based on Rebbe Nachman’s book, Advice.

Two Lessons in Likutey Moharan with Yossi Katz

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.

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.

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.