joy

Consolation is the theme of the seven haftorahs between Tisha B’av and Rosh Hashana. Parshat Eikev is filled with Hashem, God’s, love for the Jewish people. Rebbe Nachman explains that if you will (joyfully) guard the mitzvot that don’t seem so important to you, God will help you guard your morality so that you never transgress the more difficult mitzvot. Enjoy this uplifting, joyful video with Rabbi Chaim Kramer.

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.

Recipe for Joy:
Take one part Simplicity.
Mix with large quantities of Faith.
Add a dash of Hitbodedut (prayer–talking to God in your own words).
Combine and live with joy.

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