Lesson 66 is the longest and one of the most intricate lessons in the first part of Likutey Moharan. Rebbe Nachman taught it in several stages, and touched on numerous themes, including, but not limited to the Tzaddik and his spirit; how to actuate potential; mitigating wrath and livelihood; truth, perfected speech and praying honestly; the downfall of the wicked; overcoming obstacles to one’s spiritual goals and so much more.
Jerusalem-based BreslovCampus teacher, Reb Meir Elkabas, brings this complex but essential teaching of Rebbe Nachman to life.
Meir Elkabas discusses this week’s Torah parsha, Parshat Vayigash, in which Yehuda speaks to Yosef and says that he respects him like a king (Pharoah). Reb Noson says this verse reveals how we need the tzaddik especially to help add a special boost to our prayer, helping us overcome the negative thoughts that occur, thoughts that we refer to as Pharoah.
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Meir Elkabas discusses this week’s Torah parsha, Parshat Mikeitz and the connection to connecting to the Tzaddikim. Pharoah had strange dreams of fat cows and lean cows, fat ears of grain and skinny ears of grains. Meir Elkabas explains the deeper psychological and spiritual meaning behind these dreams and what Yosef’s advice was to Pharoah.
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Seven is an important number in Judaism. The seventh day, for example, is Shabbat—the holiest day. The menorah in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and seven candles and there are seven “candles” of the human head (two eyes, ears and nostrils and one mouth.) There are the seven days of mourning and the sheva brachot, the seven blessings and celebrations of marriage.
In Likutey Moharan, Lesson 21, Rebbe Nachman weaves a complex tapestry including several of these seven-related concepts, each one of which offers us rich insights into personal change and the growth of our soul, and challenges us to see ourselves in unexpected ways.