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"I Do Teshuva For You" — The Rebbe Takes Away the Mezid Uman 5787

Sep 16, 2026

21:35

Everybody knows the Rebbe's promise. Come to my kever, give a pruta l'tzedaka, say ten Kapitlach Tehillim — and be mekabel shelo yashuv od l'ivlato. And then, in his own Yiddish: ich vel zich leigen in der leng un in der breit, I will lay myself out, the length and the breadth of it, and I will pull him out by his peyos from She'ol Tachtis u'mitachtav. But there's a question in it that nobody asks out loud. If one of the three conditions is that I have to do teshuva — then what do I need the Rebbe for? If teshuva works, why am I here at all? The answer is a sicha from Lipovets, and it is one of the boldest things the Rebbe ever said. Mah atem yecholim la'asos teshuva? Do you think you can do teshuva? Do you think all of you together, with all your days and all your strength, could repair a single pegam of what you damaged? Rak ani oseh teshuva bishvilchem — I do the teshuva for you. And Hashem gave me the power to fix all of it, everything you damaged until now. And then the line that goes further still: va'afilu mei'hayom v'halah, eini makpid al hashegagos — even from today onward, I am not particular about the shegagos. Just guard yourselves from mezid. Which is where the chiddush of this shiur comes in, and it is said as a personal pshat and not as a psak. Monday morning is coming. You know what's waiting for you. You said never again and you meant it, and you also know you'll be challenged and you may well fail. So what was that moment at the tziyun worth? Perhaps this: that because you were mekabel, when you fail it isn't mezid anymore. It's shogeg. He takes the mezid away from you — and shegagos he already said he isn't makpid about. What else we go through: • She'ol Tachtis — if She'ol is a bottomless pit, what does tachtis mean? And what the Rebbe is mechadesh with u'mitachtav, a place underneath the bottom • The three shortcuts: re'iyas pnei hatzaddik · nesinas tzedaka la'tzaddik · viduy devarim lifnei talmid chacham • Rak ha'ikar, mei'atah lo sa'asu od — the one thing he asks for • Hedge your spirituality: even if you can't believe it, surrender anyway — and what the yetzer hara whispers to stop you • The biggest yetzer hara in Uman is not going to the tziyun. I'll do it tomorrow — and the twenty things that shter you • The oved Hashem who gets up chatzos fifty years, and the man who doesn't know alef beis, crying the same bitter tears side by side — because both of them feel equidistant from the Ribono shel Olam • Coming with your tzimtzum and your kedusha — bringing him the masechta you finished and the place where you feel rejected • What you tell your wife when you come home, and what you don't. How something unexplainable gets packaged into a two-minute transaction — and what it would mean to tell her you were vulnerable, that you broke down at the tziyun, that you felt unconditional love • He isn't only pulling you out of She'ol Tachtis after you die. He's pulling you out now • Uman Sheli — fifteen minutes of your time, two thousand garbage cans, and hineni muchan u'mezuman bishvilcha Erev Rosh Hashana, Uman. #Uman #UmanRoshHashana #Breslov #RebNachman #RebbeNachman #RabbiNachmanOfBreslov #Teshuva #TikkunHaKlali #Tziyun #ViduiDevarim #ChayeiMoharan #LikuteiMoharan #Chassidus #Chassidut #RoshHashana #RoshHashanah #Yiddishkeit #Torah #TorahShiur #Shiur #Emuna #Emunah #Tzaddik #Hisbodedus #Hitbodedut #Mezid #Shogeg #SheolTachtis #UmanSheli #Kivrei #JewishSpirituality #BaalTeshuva #JewishGrowth #Ukraine #Breslev #NachNachma #DerechHashem

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He Wants Your Heart, Not Your List uman 5787

Sep 16, 2026

6:20

The Rebbe writes v'zeh b'chol pa'am shebo etzel talmid chacham u'mesaper lefanav kol libo — and every time you come to a talmid chacham, you tell over before him your whole heart.He does not write kol ma'asav. Not all your actions. Kol libo. Your heart.Which is not the same avodah at all. Yesterday I fell is a report. What he is asking for is what was underneath it: what am I feeling right now, and what was I feeling before the aveira that sent me running — looking for comfort in some temporary substitute, from the lowest level of any distraction at all up to ta'avos ra'os and middos ra'os mamash.And that is hard, especially when the heart is stuffed and clogged from so many years of separation.This is the closing part of the shiur, and it stays on one thing: what the tzaddik actually gives you when you stand there.• Re'iyas pnei hatzaddik — the presence of a mother who gives unconditional love, and why you must not waste it• Don't be intimidated by the intensity of the love and tell yourself it's too much, I need a break. Stay in it.There is nothing more delightful in this world• And while he is loving you, he is breaking your ta'avos and your middos ra'os at the same time• אי״ש — ein shum yeush. The Rebbe writes ish: anyone who has not given up on himself belongs here• Contentment as the real danger — I daven with a minyan, check the box; I learn every day, check the box; and at least I'm better than that guy over there• What the tzaddik puts into you instead: a want. A desire. No — I could do this. I could connect. I could give you my heart• Telling him the things that never get said out loud: I feel lonely, I feel rejected, I feel like a failure, I can't do this again and again — and I'm here because I want to, I just don't know how• וּמְפָרֵשׁ לוֹ דֶּרֶךְ — he doesn't only repair what you broke. He gives you a way forward, so that even if you fall it isn't the same kind of fall, and even if you fail it's shogeg• Matan Torah, again. Anochi Hashem Elokecha asher hotzeisicha me'eretz Mitzrayim mibeis avadim — an event that happened once and will never happen again, and yet it happens every single time you come to the tziyun and are mitvadeh. Bringing Elokim back to Havayah. Out of your own Mitzrayim, out of the house of slavery, out of the trap of the lost princess• And what to do tonight: go to the tziyun now, go to the mikveh, daven Mincha and Maariv, say Tikkun HaKlali — and for one moment be aware that you are standing in the place of unconditional loveAibershter — give me a derech. Give me new tools, new prescriptions. I am surrendering my stupid peanut brain that always thinks it knows better.Erev Rosh Hashana, Uman.#Uman #UmanRoshHashana #Breslov #Breslev #RebNachman #RebbeNachman #RabbiNachmanOfBreslov #ViduiDevarim #MesaperLefanavKolLibo #Torah4 #LikuteiMoharan #LikuteyMoharan #ChayeiMoharan #TikkunHaKlali #Tziyun #Teshuva #Teshuvah #RoshHashana #RoshHashanah #Chassidus #Chassidut #Hisbodedus #Hitbodedut #Emuna #Emunah #Tzaddik #EinShumYeush #NoDespair #MatanTorah #Anochi #Havayah #Elokim #LostPrincess #BasMelech #JewishSpirituality #BaalTeshuva #JewishGrowth #TorahShiur #Shiur #Yiddishkeit #Mikveh #Ukraine #KesivahVachasimahTovah

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Hachanah for Yomim Noraim pt. 4 @Nishmas Mishkafayim

Sep 17, 2026

36:05

Hachanah for Yomim Noraim pt. 4 @Nishmas Mishkafayim

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Why Did She Cry For Him Before She Cried For Herself? shiur 21

Sep 17, 2026

28:17

The viceroy had done everything she asked. A full year of longing. One last day — just don't sleep, and don't drink wine, because wine will put you to sleep.And on the last day he passes a spring that runs red and smells of wine, and he asks the servant, and he tastes it. And he falls into a sleep of seventy years.This shiur is the scene that follows, read word by word out of the Rebbe's own lashon.The armies pass. The servant hides. And then a carriage comes, and the king's daughter is sitting in it — and she stops. She comes down. She sits beside him. V'hikirah oso, she recognizes him. V'haysa mena'eres oso me'od — she shakes him with everything she has.V'lo ni'ar. He does not wake.And she begins to lament: how many years of labor this man gave to take me out — and because of one single day, he lost it. And she weeps, because there is enormous rachmanus on him, and on me — because I am still here, and I cannot get out.And then: acher kach lakcha mitpachas — she took the kerchief from her head, v'kasva alav b'dema'os, and she wrote on it with her tears, and she laid it down next to him. And she got up, and went back to her carriage, and drove away.What we work through:• Why did the servant hide from the soldiers? He was the one who was awake• She came down from the carriage and only then recognized him — what does that mean?• The question the room fought over: why does she have rachmanus on him first, and only then on herself? Isn't she the one who's been trapped all these years?• The answer, and it opens into everything: he is her only way out. If she has no compassion on him, there is no door• Which turns into a Torah on what an "us" actually is — two individuals who each stop thinking about themselves. Reb Avigdor Miller at the doctor: our foot is hurting. And why we protect our individuality inside a relationship even though it's the thing breaking it• Isarusa d'letata, isarusa d'leila — the awakening from below that has to come first, and why Mitzrayim was the one time it didn't• The lost princess is the voice you squash all year. She is constantly looking for an opening to wake you — and everything we do to bury her, ego first among them• Why the Shulchan Aruch says to raise your standard for Aseres Yemei Teshuva — and why that isn't a game• Thirty years of the same Al Chet. Is anything different? And why it can be different this year even though it looks the same and smells the same• Kel melech solei'ach u'mochel — the difference between selicha and mechila. Forgiving versus erasing. "I forgive but I don't forget" — and why the Ribono Shel Olam does neither• Teshuva me'ahava, and how zedonos become zechuyos• The whole arc from Rosh Chodesh Elul to Shemini Atzeres — and why the pinnacle of teshuva is the chazzan saying איה מקום כבודוShiur 21 in the series on Rebbe Nachman's Tale of the Lost Princess.#LostPrincess #BasMelech #RebNachman #RebbeNachman #RabbiNachmanOfBreslov #Breslov #Breslev #SippureiMaasiyos #Maasiyos #Teshuva #Teshuvah #TeshuvaMeAhava #YomKippur #AlChet #AseresYemeiTeshuva #Elul #RoshHashana #Selicha #Mechila #Sukkos #SimchasTorah #SheminiAtzeres #Ayeh #AyehMekomKevodo #LikuteiMoharan #LikuteyMoharan #Chassidus #Chassidut #Hisbodedus #Hitbodedut #Neshama #Ego #Shame #Humiliation #Relationships #Marriage #Isarusa #AvigdorMiller #ChasamSofer #TorahShiur #Shiur #JewishSpirituality #JewishGrowth #BaalTeshuva #Yiddishkeit #Torah #EilechVanaseh

105

Turn On the Flashlight-One Word of Truth Opens the light

Sep 23, 2026

23:15

We're standing in the four days between Yom Kippur and Sukkos, and this shiur is about why they matter more than almost anything. The Ten Days from Rosh Hashana to Yom Kippur are teshuva mi'yirah — you came the way a man comes to court, in his best suit, with his best lawyer, because he is being judged. And Sukkos through Hoshana Rabba is teshuva me'ahava. Then Simchas Torah, where we marry the Torah. But between them there is a gap. Four days. And what you do in them decides which teshuva you get. Hamtana — waiting. Holding on to the ohr you received. Facing the same feelings you have always run from — the loneliness, the rejection, the failure, the one feeling underneath that nobody wants to meet — and this time not running. Every one of us is an addict of something. These are the withdrawal days. Hold on through them, and you walk into Sukkos able to do it out of love instead of fear. Today is day one. Baruch Hashem — victory. What we go through: • B'tzila d'mehemnusa — the sukkah as the shade of emuna. And emuna is not only faith, it is loyalty — He is loyal to us every morning, rabbah emunasecha • Hisbodedus, practically. Not a technique — a relationship. Five minutes. The four components: gratitude, yesterday, today, and the one most people leave out — the pain • Thirty seconds of thank You can hold your whole family • Ribono Shel Olam, what am I doing wrong? What is blocking me? • Talk to Him like a friend. A king judges. A father judges. A real friend never judges, and you can tell him anything — and the Ribono Shel Olam understands your struggles • The heart follows the words. Start talking even when you feel nothing, and the heart comes after. And when it doesn't — just sit there • You are not one of Klal Yisrael in those five minutes. You are the only one. Ben yachid, bas yechidah • Awareness — what am I feeling right now? Ask most people and they have to think, and if you have to think, that is already the answer • Why running from yourself is itself an aveira, even when nothing in the Torah was broken — and why it eventually turns into one And then the heart of it: the whole yesod of screaming. • Hashem ori v'yish'i — He is my light, my flashlight. I am in the darkness and I cannot find the door • P'sach lanu sha'ar b'eis ne'ilas sha'ar — open a gate at the moment the gate is closing. The words contradict each other, and that is the point • How do we know there is always a door? Haba l'taher mesay'in lo, haba l'tamei posschin lo. If there was a door out, there has to be a door back in. We just cannot see where it is • The flashlight has a button, and the button is emes. Chosamo shel HaKadosh Baruch Hu emes. One word of truth and the light goes on • But what if I cannot manage even one word of truth? Then scream. Shray tzum Eibershten — as my Rebbe, Rav Leizer Kenig zt"l, used to tell me every time I came to him with a problem • Because when I scream oy — that oy of pain — that is my emes. My pain is talking, and pain does not lie. That turns on the flashlight, and then I can find the door #Sukkos #Sukkot #Teshuva #TeshuvaMeAhava #YomKippur #HoshanaRabba #SimchasTorah #Hisbodedus #Hitbodedut #Breslov #Breslev #RebNachman #RebbeNachman #RabbiNachmanOfBreslov #LikuteiMoharan #Emuna #Emunah #Emes #Screaming #ShrayTzumEibershten #RavLeizerKenig #Chassidus #Chassidut #JewishSpirituality #Addiction #Recovery #SelfAwareness #Awareness #Tefillah #Prayer #Gratitude #Hakaras HaTov #BenYachid #Yiddishkeit #TorahShiur #Shiur #JewishGrowth #BaalTeshuva #Sukkah #Ushpizin #EilechVanaseh

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Why Was the servant/Companion Hiding?-the lost princess shiur 22

Sep 23, 2026

21:36

A fast run through the whole tale — the king, the daughter, the viceroy who asks for three things and sets out. The path off to the side. The castle of lo tov, where the festivities are real and the place is not. The year of longing, and the apple on the last day. The lowered prescription, and the spring that looked red and smelled like wine. Seventy years. And then we stop where we have been holding, and read it from the inside, word by word. V'amdah sham etzlo. V'yardah. V'yashvah etzlo. V'hikirah oso. V'haysah mena'eres oso me'od — v'lo ni'ar. And the question of the night: why was the mesharet hiding? • Who the soldiers are — not only the guards of lo tov, but the ones waging its war. And the ones who got him into that place to begin with • What the slumber actually is: he is there, but he is off his mission. He forgot his mission entirely • Why the companion hides. Not by choice. He hides because the viceroy, the mashpia, the one who gives to him, has stopped giving — and so he waits. And sometimes you are fortunate enough that he waits with you for seventy years • Everybody has a companion. A spouse, a mother, a brother, a Rebbe, a chavrusa. A person cannot go through life without one • Ezer k'negdo — zacha, na'aseh lo ezer. When you merit it, you see that the one standing opposite you is helping you. The people who tick us off, who trigger the worst in us, are helping us. Hashem is sending it through them, and we blame the messenger and never hear the message, because there is always a face to blame • Seventy years means a lifetime — yemei shenoseinu bahem shivim shanah. And a lifetime can fit inside a single year. A man can be in so much pain in one year that it is seventy years of pain • Who the three characters are, said again because we always need reminding: the king is Hashem, the lost princess is your neshama, and the viceroy is you • Heichan ani ba'olam — where am I in the world? However old you are: what have I accomplished, what have I done, where am I? • No matter where you fell, there is a door out — and a new code, a new clue, waiting in that exact place • Why the drop after Yom Kippur is a compass, not a failure. You had the ohr, and you are not there yet — and if you do not notice, something will smack you in the face • A retreat in Eretz Yisrael, ten weeks. I went for my wife. My life was great, I was happy — and I had no idea how unhappy I was, because I had gotten so good at distraction that I never felt anything. • Hachlata, and then hascholah — a decision, and then a beginning Hold on these three days, and walk into the sukkah with ahava. #LostPrincess #BasMelech #RebNachman #RebbeNachman #Breslov #Breslev #SippureiMaasiyos #EzerKnegdo #Marriage #Companionship #Teshuva #TeshuvaMeAhava #Sukkos #Sukkot #YomKippur #Hisbodedus #Hitbodedut #Neshama #Galus #Distraction #Awareness #SelfAwareness #Mission #Chassidus #Chassidut #Emuna #TorahShiur #Shiur #JewishSpirituality #JewishGrowth #BaalTeshuva #Yiddishkeit #Mashiach #Shechinah #EilechVanaseh

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The King Never Asked Him to Go-the lost princess sephardic center shiur 5

Sep 23, 2026

35:20

Go back to the beginning of the tale and notice something easy to miss. There is never a dialogue between the king and the viceroy. The king never asks him to search. He never sends him. Machmas shera'ah shehamelech mitztaer me'od — because he saw that the king was in tremendous pain, the viceroy got up on his own. That is where the whole journey starts. Not with a command. With compassion. And then he asks for three things — a horse, a servant, and money for his expenses. • The horse is the body. The servant is a companion — because you cannot cross this world alone • And the diyuk: he did not say a servant to serve me or a horse to ride on. But money — money for expenses. Why those two words? • Where is he going? Through olam hazeh, the place of lo tov. Not ra. Lo tov Then we go back further than the beginning: • The malach in Gemara Niddah who takes the tipah and asks tipah zu mah tehei aleha — strong or weak, wise or foolish, rich or poor. And the one thing he does not ask: tzaddik or rasha • The neshama does not want to come down — and comes anyway, because from here it can rise higher than where it started • And a thought of my own: perhaps that was Adam and Chava's logic too. Not nahama d'kisufa, not earning their keep — but that by going through the world of lo tov they could reach higher than they ever could standing in Atzilus • We were one with Hashem before the beriah, and bayom hahu yihyeh Hashem echad u'shemo echad — we will be one with Him again. So what is all of this in between? And then the part everybody leaves out of the Rebbe's promise: • A pruta l'tzedaka, ten Kapitlach Tehillim — and l'kabel alav shelo yashuv od l'ivlato. Nobody talks about that third one • So if I already did real teshuva — what do I need Rav Nachman for? What is the chiddush of I will pull him out by his peyos from She'ol Tachtis? • Vos klekt ayer teshuva? Ich tu teshuva far aich — what is your teshuva worth? I will do teshuva for you. And yesh l'kel yadi — I can repair everything you damaged until now. And more: mikan u'l'haba, on shegagos I am not makpid • The Rambam's question: you can fix what I already did — but how can you cover me going forward? • And the chiddush, said as a chiddush and nothing more. Standing at the kever, he brings you to a place where you say never again and you mean it with your whole heart. Anybody who has been there knows. So Monday comes, and Tuesday, and Thursday you fall — that is shogeg, because he is the eid that your teshuva was real. He takes away the meizid. • It is not a pass. Do you want to sin? No. Nobody wants to sin. And there is a Rishon who says that every aveira a Yid does is b'etzem a shogeg — we are in this world, the temptation gets us, and ein tzaddik ba'aretz asher ya'aseh tov v'lo yecheta • Tzaddik yipol sheva pa'amim v'kam — you only become a tzaddik by failing and getting up. The failures are part of the journey And into Yom Kippur: • Itzumo shel yom mechaper — the day itself atones for bein adam la'Makom • But bein adam la'chaveiro, Yom Kippur does not atone. You have to go ask • And bein adam la'chaveiro starts at home. It starts with your wife. That is your real chaver. That is your real companion • Mochel v'soleach — a person can forgive and still not forget. The Aibershter forgives and erases it completely And we do not daven only for ourselves. Look at how the world is turning. We need rachamei Shamayim for gantz Klal Yisrael — and this Simchas Torah should be a real Simchas Torah, dancing with the Torah with Moshiach tzidkeinu. #LostPrincess #BasMelech #RebNachman #RebbeNachman #Breslov #Breslev #SippureiMaasiyos #YomKippur #Teshuva #Teshuvah #TikkunHaKlali #Uman #Tziyun #Meizid #Shogeg #Rambam #HilchosTeshuva #Neshama #MalachLaila #Niddah #Atzilus #LoTov #Selicha #Mechila #BeinAdamLachaveiro #Marriage #Chassidus #Chassidut #Emuna #Emunah #SimchasTorah #SheminiAtzeres #Geulah #Moshiach #KlalYisrael #TorahShiur #Shiur #JewishSpirituality #JewishGrowth #BaalTeshuva #Yiddishkeit #EilechVanaseh

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Why Is the Rebbe Buried in Uman?My Uman, 5787

Sep 23, 2026

25:51

Sitting around the table after Rosh Hashana, telling it the way you'd tell a friend who has never been. It starts with the week before — a couple of hundred people and easy access to the tziyun on Sunday, harder on Monday, and by Tuesday you had to push your way through. Waves of people arriving every day until the whole place filled. And then the question somebody asks that nobody ever really answers: why is he buried in Uman at all? Thirty years before the Rebbe was born, Gonta came through, city by city. A fire in the square and a tzelem beside it — convert or jump. The mayor of Uman came out to surrender the city and offered his own daughter, Sophia, if the Jews would be spared. Gonta took the daughter and killed the Jews anyway. Thirty thousand of them. Twelve survived, and those twelve dug one pit on a mountain and made a kever achim. Years later the Rebbe passes through Uman on his way to Breslov and stays two weeks — in a room overlooking that cemetery. These neshamos are waiting for me to be metaken them. And he says he wants to be buried there. And another sicha, which is a hard thing to hear: he would have wanted Eretz Yisrael — but if I am buried in Eretz Yisrael, nobody will come. Here, everybody is going to come. What else we go through: • Berel and Aharon. Rav Aharon the Rav asks Erev Rosh Hashana whether to go back to his kehillah or stay — and gets yes to both questions. And Berel, a craftsman, a pshut'er Yid, an ones, does not make it. Reb Nosson tries to excuse him and the Rebbe will not take the excuse: "I said nobody should be missing. And Berela and Aharon are both missing."The greatest tzaddik of the generation and the simplest Yid, named in one breath • The promise at the kever — a pruta l'tzedaka, ten Kapitlach Tehillim, shelo yashuv od l'ivlato — and the Yiddish: I will lay myself out, in the length and in the breadth, and by his peyos I will pull him out of She'ol Tachtis u'mitachtav • What She'ol Tachtis actually means. She'ol is a bottomless pit — so what is tachtis? And then the Rebbe is mechadesh a place underneath it • The man who went to Uman on a free ticket, partied the whole Yom Tov, never once went to the tziyun — and on the way to the bus called out Rabbeinu, todah. Months later, the car accident, the beis din shel maalah, few mitzvos and many aveiros — and a redheaded yungerman walks in and says "he is from my people." They object that he never even came to the kever. But he called me Rebbe • Tikkun HaKlali is not only for tikkun habris. From Reb Yudel Kenig: it is the klali — the general remedy, for everything • Why we really come: not for ourselves. He needs every neshama for the tikkunim the world needs. You go because he said to come. Everything else is bonus • The ohr is always higher than you. Whatever level you are on, the light is above it — your lows in Uman are higher than your highest highs at home And the part for anyone who just got back: • The integration is the hardest part. You come home and reality hits you smack in the face, and it does not wait a second. And you think — all my tefillos were that reality should get better, and I came back and it hit me the other way? • Surrender to that reading and the whole Uman was gornisht vert. Farkert. This is Hashem answering your tefillos. This is Him saying: here, I am giving you your challenge • First know where you are. Then take the ohr you got there and channel it into everything you asked for — a better husband, a better father, a better friend, a better human being, a better Yid #Uman #UmanRoshHashana #Uman5787 #Breslov #Breslev #RebNachman #RebbeNachman #RabbiNachmanOfBreslov #Tziyun #Kever #Gonta #KedosheiUman #KeverAchim #Sofiyivka #Ukraine #TikkunHaKlali #TikkunHabris #RoshHashana #RoshHashanah #Teshuva #Teshuvah #SheolTachtis #RebNosson #RavAharon #LikuteiMoharan #LikuteyMoharan #ChayeiMoharan #Chassidus #Chassidut #Emuna #Emunah #Tzaddik #Neshama #Hisbodedus #Hitbodedut #Integration #ComingHome #JewishHistory #JewishSpirituality #BaalTeshuva #JewishGrowth #TorahShiur #Shiur #Yiddishkeit #AmYisrael #Breslov613 #NachNachma

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The Four Days With Nothing to Hold On To- erev sukot 5787

Sep 25, 2026

22:39

Erev Sukkos. Nothing prepared, as always — and then one comment in the room twisted the whole thing in a different direction.Start with where we actually are. From Rosh Chodesh Elul to Simchas Torah there is one stretch with no Yom Tov in it at all: the four days between Yom Kippur and Sukkos. Four days with nothing to hold on to. And they decide everything.Elul is HaMelech basadeh, the King in the field, campaigning for His own inauguration. Rosh Hashana is the coronation — v'yitnu lecha kesser meluchah — and the Rebbe says the crown is made of every kind of diamond and every kind of sapphire, which is every kind of Yid. The inauguration is live, and it happens in Uman. You can watch it from Boro Park. But you were invited to sit on the dais.Then Yom Kippur. And then — nothing.• Motzaei Yom Kippur, the urges come booming back. Every one of them. You just came through the holiest hours of the year and the yetzer hara is waiting at the door, and the four days with no Yom Tov in them are exactly where he does his work• Hamtana — the waiting. What the Rebbe calls the real teshuvah. You apologized and she said yes and her face has not changed yet. What do most of us do? Forget about it, I'm not saying it again. But if you wait it out, and face the humiliation, and do not run — the light comes back, and she comes back to you the way she came the first time• Elul through Yom Kippur is teshuva mi'yirah — I am scared, I want a good year, parnassa, nachas. Sukkos is teshuva me'ahava. The four days are the bridge, and there is no other way across• Rav Aharon on the road to Breslov, and what Reb Nosson said to him: even if the Rebbe himself told me not to come, I would not listen, because I know his real ratzon is that I should come• The three things Reb Nosson had clear from the Rebbe: Shulchan Aruch every day. Hisbodedus every day. And the third• Hisbodedus in bed, before the day starts. Negelvasser, back under the blanket, no phone, nothing has happened yet, nothing has tainted you, your neshama just came back from Hashem. Mateisi b'dimasi arsi — I soaked my bed with my tears• L'fareish kol libo — not help me and save me, but what am I feeling right now? And if you have to think about it, that is already the answer. You are not thinking your feelings, you are thinking your thinking• Which is why a man lives reactive, reactive, reactive — and even his proactive thinking is business, wife, children, tasks, transactions. What about me?• "She is always wrong with the story, and she is always right with the feeling." She is the scanner. She only knows one thing — are you providing, physically, emotionally, spiritually — and when you are not, beep, beep, beep. She finds some small thing you did not do and goes to pieces over it, and you are standing there saying what did I do? And you know exactly what you did. She does not. But she feels it• The wife as the Shechinah, the mekabel, the feminine — and kudsha brich hu as what is supposed to be coming toward her• The yetzer hara walked into the beis medrash. You can be sitting in the beis medrash and be in She'ol Tachtis with a scroll and the press of a button — and with AI it is worse. So what is your remedy? What are you actually going to do?• B'hai sefer haZohar yifkun min galusa — the answer is pnimiyus haTorah, because pnimiyus haTorah speaks to your challenges. It understands them• And the sicha: ve'achshav yesh nachal nove'a shemetaher mikol haksamim — now there is a flowing spring that cleanses us from every stain• Then the sukkah. Tzila d'mehemnusa — out of the house we sinned in, into neutral territory, to get to know each other again. The lulav and esrog as armor. And Simchas Torah, where we marry the Torah from Bereishis, from the beginning, like the first timeOne more day. One more day, Hashem. Get me through this one more day.#Sukkos #Sukkot #ErevSukkos #Teshuva #TeshuvaMeAhava #YomKippur #SimchasTorah #Hisbodedus #Hitbodedut #Breslov #Breslev #RebNachman #RebbeNachman #RebNoson #ZoharHakadosh #Zohar #RashbiRavShimon #PnimiyusHaTorah #NachalNovea #Shechinah #Marriage #Relationships #Emuna #Emunah #Uman #UmanRoshHashana #Tzaddik #SelfAwareness #Awareness #Feelings #Elul #HaMelechBasadeh #Lulav #Esrog #TzilaDemehemnusa #TorahShiur #Shiur #JewishSpirituality #JewishGrowth #BaalTeshuva #Yiddishkeit #EilechVanaseh

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He Looked at Me All Night-The Story of Rebbe Nachman’s Histalkus (passing) part 1

Sep 28, 2026

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Tonight is the yahrzeit. We are sitting in the sukkah, and we are going to translate Reb Nosson's own documentation of the Rebbe's histalkus, line by line, in his words. It begins on the Wednesday before Erev Sukkos. Reb Nosson walks in before Mincha and finds the Rebbe very weak. Reb Naftali has gone to call the doctor. • וְקָצַפְתִּי עָלָיו מְאֹד — and I was furious with him. It was never my daas that a doctor should be called at all. And in this matter there is much to tell. In the end they outnumbered me and the doctor came — and it did not help a thing, and it brought his histalkus closer • From that hour on I did not move from him • That night he arranged his tzava'ah: three hundred adumim for his daughter Chaya, the kesubah for his wife. "There is more to say." And Reb Nosson answered: you do not need to say it — you yourself will help us in your zechus. And the Rebbe answered him: אֵצֶל הַשֵּׁם יִתְבָּרַךְ הַכֹּל אֶפְשָׁר — by Hashem everything is possible. Because that was always his way: never to insist on anything with anybody • "These three years I have lived by a nes" • And then the instruction about the ksavim — and Reb Nosson standing there trembling and stunned And then the part that is the hardest to hear, because Reb Nosson says it about himself. • He was mischazek and told his own heart: this is simply his way, he prepares himself to depart — but the Aibershter will not do this. He will live. Because we could not conceivably imagine that Hashem would take from us the light of all lights. We had not yet been zoche to receive the light everyone needs to receive from him • וּבַעֲוֹנוֹתֵינוּ הָרַבִּים, עַל יְדֵי מַחְשָׁבוֹת אֵלּוּ — אִבַּדְנוּ מַה שֶּׁאִבַּדְנוּ. Through these thoughts — we lost what we lost • If we had believed him simply when he told us outright, and by remez, times without number — we could certainly have heard from him things far more awesome • Because his ratzon was that there should be an isarusa d'letata. That we should arouse him to say it. And he would not say it on his own without one • But we did not put our hearts to it. All we wanted was that he should get better — and to think that he would tell us what to do after his histalkus, we did not want to accept at all. And so we never begged him And then the last night. • Reb Naftali sent to sleep, and refusing, because he could not bear the words he had heard — wanting only to stand there and be nehene from the light of his holy face • Reb Shimon lying down on the floor of the same room. The mesharet and his wife asleep. And nobody left to watch him and serve him except me alone • Standing in front of him for hours on end, from after chatzos until daylight — and not zoche to hear one sicha • And it was all because I did not want to let it into my mind that he would depart. And I understand now, in hindsight, that he wanted and yearned that we should ask him, that we should plead with him — and then he would have told us And then the thing you cannot put down. וְחָזַר וְהִבִּיט בִּי בְּעֵינָיו הַנּוֹרָאוֹת הַרְבֵּה — וְכָל הִסְתַּכְּלוּת שֶׁלּוֹ שֶׁהִסְתַּכֵּל בִּי הָיָה כְּמוֹ דִּבּוּרִים מַמָּשׁ. And he looked at me again and again with his awesome eyes — and every single look was like actual words. • Every time he looked, it lasted a full hour • And Reb Nosson, writing years later: and now I understand how much chizuk, and how many inyanim he looked into me that night. Every time something passes over me, chas v'shalom, whatever passes — and Hashem in His wonders saves me from all of it — I understand that it was all hinted at in that looking • And what the looking said: אַתָּה נִשְׁאָר עִם כָּל הָאוֹצָרוֹת הַגְּנוּזִים אֶצְלְךָ — you remain with all the hidden treasures. And what will become of them, and what will become of you? For many will rise against you — and what will a weak man like you do? • And more than that, which I myself do not know. All of it was hinted at in the way he looked at me. #RebbeNachman #RebNachman #Breslov #Breslev #RebNoson #RebNosson #Histalkus #Yahrtzeit #YemeiMoharnat #ChayeiMoharan #Sukkos #Sukkot #Uman #Tzaddik #Emuna #Emunah #EmunasTzaddikim #IsarusaDletata #Hisorerus #Kisvei #Torah #Chassidus #Chassidut #JewishHistory #JewishSpirituality #TorahShiur #Shiur #JewishGrowth #Yiddishkeit #EilechVanaseh

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The Last Words of the Heilige Rebbe The Place Prepared for Him From the Six Days of Creation Part 2

Sep 28, 2026

30:02

Part two, and the last hours. We continue straight on through Reb Nosson's own account, line by line. It begins with him being asked to move the Rebbe from the chair to the bed — his head and most of his body leaning on Reb Nosson, his feet barely touching the ground. • And as he lifts him onto the bed: לְאַט, לְאַט — in Yiddish, fawliye, fawliye. Slowly, slowly. And Reb Nosson lays him down slowly and gently, and wonders why he had to be warned about it at all • And the Rebbe tells him: אֲנִי כָּבֵד עַתָּה — I am heavy now. And Reb Nosson adds, in his own parenthesis: a person before his passing becomes heavy, because the chiyus is beginning to leave him • וּבְכָל זֶה רָמַז לִי שֶׁהוּא קָרוֹב מְאֹד לְהִסְתַּלְּקוּתוֹ. וַאֲנִי לֹא שָׁמַעְתִּי כָּל זֹאת כְּלָל אָז. In all of this he was hinting to me that he was very near his histalkus. And I did not hear any of it at the time • Lying on the bed, looking at him the whole time — and I merited to serve him then, alone, and to hand him everything he needed • Rebbi, take something to restore yourself. "What will you give me?" Tea. "With an egg yolk." And Reb Nosson cooking it — the water, the yolk, the sugar — giving him water first for netilas yadayim, and the Rebbe saying it is still too hot, because in those days he was careful not to drink anything hot that would stir the blood again. A few days before his histalkus the bleeding had stopped And then the end, and the praises Reb Nosson writes afterwards. • אַשְׁרֵי עֵינַיִם שֶׁלֹּא הִסְתַּכְּלוּ בָּעוֹלָם הַזֶּה — praised are the eyes that never looked at this world, כִּי כָּל הָעוֹלָם כֻּלּוֹ הָיָה אֶצְלוֹ כְּהֶרֶף עַיִן — because the whole world was to him like the blink of an eye. Praised are the ears that heard no sound of this world — and so with every limb and every sense • And where does that language come from? The Seven Beggars. Sippurei Maasiyos, maaseh 13. Look there well and understand. Nobody in the world ever said praises like that about any tzaddik — and if he knew how to say them, he was surely holding there himself • They carry him out of the house, and Reb Nosson takes hold of the corner of his garment as they go • And the bed they carried him on — I gave instruction that it be made from his chair. The high chair he had said Torah on that Rosh Hashana in Uman. They broke it apart, and made it into his bed • Thousands accompanying him, unbearable crowding — and those carrying the bed were lifted off the ground, flying in the air. And I too carried him a little • Buried b'shalom, Wednesday, the fifth day of Sukkos, in Uman — the city he chose in his lifetime, because there were many kedoshim there • כִּי שָׁם הַמָּקוֹם הַמּוּכָן לוֹ מִשֵּׁשֶׁת יְמֵי בְרֵאשִׁית — because that is the place prepared for him from the six days of creation, to labor there at the tikkun of the world, for the generations — for anyone who will come to him there and say the ten Kapitlach Tehillim, as he promised in his lifetime אַשְׁרֵי הַזּוֹכֶה לָזֶה. And that is where Reb Nosson ends it. Not with the passing. With the promise — and with the reminder that it was never a private tikkun. Every Yid who comes and says those ten kapitlach is bringing a tikkun ha'olam. U'Mashiach yavo bimheirah b'yameinu, amen. #RebbeNachman #RebNachman #Breslov #Breslev #RebNoson #RebNosson #Histalkus #Yahrtzeit #YemeiMoharnat #ChayeiMoharan #Uman #Tziyun #TikkunHaKlali #Sukkos #Sukkot #SippureiMaasiyos #SevenBeggars #ShivaBeggars #Tzaddik #Emuna #Emunah #EmunasTzaddikim #TikkunHaOlam #Moshiach #Geulah #JewishHistory #JewishSpirituality #TorahShiur #Shiur #Yiddishkeit #EilechVanaseh

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How To Get Your Prayers Answered!

Oct 7, 2026

50:20

R' Moshe Chaim Eade Torah 1 - Shiur 1 Torah Alef teaches that learning Torah can help our tefillos be answered and restore the honor and beauty—“chen”—of the Jewish people. Rebbe Nachman originally taught this Torah to someone who felt his prayers were not being answered. He told him to learn Torah after davening and keep learning even when he doesn’t fully understand. With persistence, the Torah will eventually become clearer, and the Torah itself helps bring a person’s prayers before Hashem. The shiur also explains that Rebbe Nachman connects Torah and tefillah rather than choosing one over the other. Torah gives strength to our prayers, protects Klal Yisrael, and brings us closer to geulah. A major theme is chen—favor, beauty, and importance. When the Jewish people’s chen has fallen, Torah restores it. As Chazal say, Torah gives chen to those who learn it.

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How to Really Be There for Someone-Amda, Yarda, Yashva Etzlo-Lost Princess 23

Oct 8, 2026

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The viceroy has failed twice and fallen into "the slumber of a lifetime." Then the princess comes past in her closed chariot. She stops. She steps down. She sits beside him. And she recognizes him. In Shiur 23 of Elech Va'anaseh, we go through Rebbe Nachman's words in The Lost Princess one at a time: ועמדה שם, וירדה, וישבה אצלו, והכירה אותו. What they ask of us is to stop, come down to where the other person is, sit with them, and see them. In this shiur: The spiritual slumber: how we bury the real self, our neshama, under ego, comparison and denial, until we can't feel it anymore, and how it still wakes us at Yom Kippur, at a kumzitz, or in the middle of the night.Layer by layer: why return doesn't start from your old high point. One pound at a time, one step at a time."She went down to his place": the secret of validation. A personal story of sitting through a friend's shiva without saying a word, and why that was what he remembered.Hisbodedus every day: even five minutes, and why the yetzer hara fights it so hard.What I see in you is what I see in myself: why a real tzaddik sees only good in every Yid.Korban = victim: giving up the need to be the victim as our sacrifice today.We end with the princess's words: "As long as I am here and cannot get out…" Elech Va'anaseh ("Let me go and try") is a chabura founded by Gavriel Hass and led by Nachman Fried. It uses Rebbe Nachman of Breslov's story The Lost Princess as a workshop for honest self-reflection and inner growth. This is not a group of people who have figured it out. It's a group of people who decided to try together. 📖 The chabura's book is in progress: 25 shiurim so far, about 280 pages, a third of the way into the story. #RebbeNachman #LostPrincess #Breslov #Hisbodedus #Chizuk #Teshuva The spellings follow your memory notes rather than the transcript: Fried (the transcript has "Freed") and Gavriel Hass (the transcript has "Haas"). If you want timestamps in the description, send me the video's running times for each part and I'll add them. give me discription with more hashtags Here's the full description with a bigger set of hashtags, ready to paste: The viceroy has failed twice and fallen into "the slumber of a lifetime." Then the princess comes past in her closed chariot. She stops. She steps down. She sits beside him. And she recognizes him. In Shiur 23 of Elech Va'anaseh, we go through Rebbe Nachman's words in The Lost Princess one at a time: ועמדה שם, וירדה, וישבה אצלו, והכירה אותו. What they ask of us is to stop, come down to where the other person is, sit with them, and see them. In this shiur: The spiritual slumber: how we bury the real self, our neshama, under ego, comparison and denial, until we can't feel it anymore, and how it still wakes us at Yom Kippur, at a kumzitz, or in the middle of the night.Layer by layer: why return doesn't start from your old high point. One pound at a time, one step at a time."She went down to his place": the secret of validation. A personal story of sitting through a friend's shiva without saying a word, and why that was what he remembered.Hisbodedus every day: even five minutes, and why the yetzer hara fights it so hard.What I see in you is what I see in myself: why a real tzaddik sees only good in every Yid.Korban = victim: giving up the need to be the victim as our sacrifice today.We end with the princess's words: "As long as I am here and cannot get out…" Elech Va'anaseh ("Let me go and try") is a chabura founded by Gavriel Hass and led by Nachman Fried. It uses Rebbe Nachman of Breslov's story The Lost Princess as a workshop for honest self-reflection and inner growth. This is not a group of people who have figured it out. It's a group of people who decided to try together. 📖 The chabura's book is in progress: 25 shiurim so far, about 280 pages, a third of the way into the story. #RebbeNachman #RabbiNachman #Breslov #Breslev #LostPrincess #TheLostPrincess #ElechVaanaseh #SipureiMaasiyot #SippureiMaasiyos #RebbeNachmanStories #NachmanFried #Hisbodedus #Hitbodedut #Teshuva #Chizuk #Emunah #Torah #TorahClass #Shiur #JewishWisdom #JewishLearning #Chassidus #Chasidut #Kabbalah #Neshama #Soul #RealSelf #SpiritualGrowth #InnerWork #SelfReflection #PersonalGrowth #Validation #Empathy #Relationships #Mindfulness #Healing #Uman #Judaism #Jewish

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The River That Purifies: Rebbe Nachman's Yahrzeit Talk | 18 Tishrei 5787

Oct 8, 2026

31:14

On the Rebbe's yahrzeit, 18 Tishrei, at Breslov of New Hempstead, Nachman Fried asks how a tiny Boro Park minyan of fifty or sixty people became tens of thousands in Uman, with no money and no campaign behind it. He reads from Chayei Moharan the sicha the Rebbe said on the road to Uman. Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai saved the Torah from above, as the ir v'kadish min shmaya nachis. "And now there is a nachal novea mekor chochma," whose first letters spell Nachman, "from which even the ir v'kadish must receive." Then Reb Nosson's account of the histalkus: "Mah lachem lidog, me'achar she'ani holech lifneichem. What do you have to worry about? I am going before you." In this talk:From 700 people to tens of thousands. Nothing is by accident, and every one is invited.Ikar hatzaddik hu toraso: why we're starting Torah 1 together.Lechu Chazu, the only Torah in Likutey Moharan with no number.Rabbi Yitzchak Kenig's vort on Moshe and the malach.Rashbi lifts us from above. The Rebbe pushes us up from below: "I already went to your place."A man who came back 365 days sober. Learn the Torah, and share it. #RebbeNachman #RabbiNachman #Breslov #Breslev #Uman #Yahrzeit #18Tishrei #LikuteyMoharan #LikuteiMoharan #Torah1 #LechuChazu #RabbiShimonBarYochai #Rashbi #Zohar #NachalNovea #ChayeiMoharan #NachmanFried #TikkunHaklali #Hisbodedus #Chizuk #Teshuva #Emunah #Chassidus #Chasidut #Torah #Shiur #JewishLearning #JewishWisdom #Sukkos #Recovery

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Lechu Chazu: The Only Torah in Likutey Moharan With No Number | Yahrzeit 5787

Oct 8, 2026

22:43

Every Torah in Likutey Moharan has a number. Except one. On the Rebbe's yahrzeit, 18 Tishrei 5787, at Breslov of New Hempstead, Nachman Fried gives a sneak preview of Lechu Chazu as we begin learning Torah 1 together. Reb Gedalya Kenig z"l said Lechu Chazu is part of Torah 1. Perhaps that is why Reb Nosson gave it no number: it is the platform of the whole Likutey Moharan. On the road to Uman, the Rebbe revealed the secret of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. "Ki lo sishachach mipi zaro": the last letters spell Yochai. Rashbi is the "ir v'kadish min shmaya nachis," the holy one who came down from heaven to save the Torah. "V'achshav yesh nachal novea mekor chochma": and now there is a flowing spring, a source of wisdom, whose first letters spell Nachman. "Even the ir v'kadish must receive from there." In this clip:Why the 2,300 who joined today matter: lilmod al menas l'lamedLechu Chazu, the Torah with no numberChayei Moharan 189: Rashbi's promise that the Torah will not be forgottenRabbi Yitzchak Kenig's vort: Moshe, the malach, and "kelum yesh lachem av va'em?"Rashbi saves the Torah from above, and the Rebbe pushes us up from below"Mah lachem lidog, me'achar she'ani holech lifneichem": I already went to your place Join the Torah 1 learning. Learn it, live it, and share it. #RebbeNachman #RabbiNachman #Breslov #Breslev #LikuteyMoharan #LikuteiMoharan #Torah1 #LechuChazu #NachalNovea #NachalNoveaMekorChochma #Rashbi #RabbiShimonBarYochai #Zohar #IrVKadish #ChayeiMoharan #Yahrzeit #18Tishrei #Uman #LetayelBToraso #NachmanFried #Chassidus #Chasidut #Kabbalah #Torah #Shiur #TorahLearning #JewishLearning #JewishWisdom #Emunah #Chizuk

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Discovering the Hidden Wisdom in Everything

Oct 12, 2026

44:14

R' Shlomo Karmely Torah Alef Shiur 1 L What gives our tefillos the power to be answered? What is chen, and how can we develop a deeper sense of favor, grace, and connection with Hashem? In this shiur on Likutei Moharan Torah Alef, we begin by exploring Rebbe Nachman’s extraordinary understanding of the power of his sefer and its role in bringing the world closer to Geulah. We then dive into the opening teaching of Torah Alef, where Rebbe Nachman reveals the profound connection between Torah, tefillah, and chen—the special grace and spiritual attractiveness that comes through learning Torah. We explore the difference between genuine chen and superficial attraction, why Klal Yisrael’s true chen has become hidden in galus, and how Torah restores that beauty and significance. Finally, we begin uncovering one of Rebbe Nachman’s foundational teachings: השכל שבכל דבר—the Divine wisdom hidden within everything we encounter. Through the example of Yaakov Avinu, we discover how learning to recognize Hashem’s wisdom in even the most ordinary experiences can illuminate our lives and transform the way we see the world. A powerful introduction to discovering the hidden light of Torah, restoring our connection with Hashem, and finding chen in every part of life.

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Discovering the Divine Wisdom in Everything

Oct 13, 2026

42:40

R' Moshe Chaim Eade | Likutei Moharan Torah Alef – Shiur 2: Discovering the Divine Wisdom in Everything What is the secret of chen, and how does learning Torah transform not only the way others see us, but the way we experience Hashem and the world around us? In the second shiur on Likutei Moharan Torah Alef, R' Moshe Chaim Eade continues exploring the relationship between Torah, tefillah, and chen v'chashivus—the grace, beauty, and significance that emerge when a Yid reconnects with the neshamah. We explore the difference between external beauty and true inner beauty, why Torah restores the hidden chen of Klal Yisrael, and how genuine love for Torah allows that beauty to shine outward. Through the examples of Noach finding favor in Hashem's eyes and Yaakov Avinu recognizing the potential for good in Esav, we discover how chen reflects and reveals the goodness hidden within another person. The shiur then turns to one of Rebbe Nachman's foundational teachings: להסתכל בהשכל שבכל דבר—the obligation to recognize the Divine wisdom, purpose, and message within everything we encounter. Drawing on stories of tzaddikim and the concept of Hashgachah Pratis, we learn that nothing in our lives is simply random. Every experience, interaction, and challenge contains an opportunity to discover Hashem's presence. Ultimately, Rebbe Nachman teaches us that the Beis Medrash does not end at its physical walls. Our entire lives can become a place of Torah, where we learn to recognize Hashem in everything and live with the awareness of שויתי ה׳ לנגדי תמיד.

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How Learning Makes Hashem Hear Our Requests

Oct 14, 2026

17:21

R' Gedaliah Jaffe Torah 1 - Shiur 1 I state the principal point immediately: by commencing the study of Torah Aleph and engaging in earnest Torah learning, we restore the true chein, the spiritual chain, that causes Hashem to accept our tefilos and bakashos. We begin at the very beginning and will learn with the Ota/Batia commentary and the teachings associated with Rabbi Ephraim Portnoy. We distinguish between tefillah as the set liturgical prayers and bakashos as personal requests, and we explain how Torah study elevates and secures both. We teach that in our present exile the true chain has been diminished, and that certain fallen husks, especially klipah nogah, can be elevated through proper learning and intention while wholly impure shells cannot. We conclude that the practical aim is to attach ourselves to Torah and sincere prayer so that our requests will be accepted, and we will next examine the letters and concrete applications of these concepts.

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How Chochma Gives Life to the Physical

Oct 14, 2026

25:34

R' Gedaliah Jaffe Torah 1 - Shiur 2 I state the main point: I say we must constantly see the intellect (seichel) in every physical thing and attach each thing back to its divine root. I show this with Yaakov’s ladder and with the phone story to make the idea clear. I explain that histaklus is the mind’s gaze and hiskashrus is the heart’s bond. I teach that Torah study is the way we develop this power and make it real. I urge that we look past the outer form and seek the inner purpose so we can grow spiritually.

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Likutei Moharan Introduction

Oct 14, 2026

36:55

R' Yirmi Ginzburg Torah 1 - Shiur 1 I assert that the Torah will not be forgotten because the Sefer Zohar and the teachings of Rabbi Shimon ben Yochai sustain and restore it. We trace how, after the destruction of the Second Temple, many feared the loss of Torah, yet figures such as Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Shimon renewed the chain of learning and preserved the tradition. I explain that Rabbi Nachman presents his own teachings as a continuation of that salvific stream and that his teachings, like the Zohar, can lead Klal and individuals out of exile. We distinguish between communal exile and personal exile and show how study of the Zohar and Hasidic instruction can return a person to spiritual freedom and confidence. We invite listeners to engage with these texts and practices as practical means to navigate hardship and to access deeper revelation and growth. I recount the historical rupture and the sustained promise that Torah will not be effaced. I describe the despair after the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash and the dislocation at Yavneh, when sages feared that the Devar Hashem would be lost and people would wander in search of guidance. I explain how voices in the Talmud foresaw a famine of spiritual knowledge and how countervailing testimonies insisted otherwise. I relate how Rabbi Kiva revived Torah study after catastrophe and how that precedent frames our trust that transmission can endure even through calamity. I then articulate the specific claim offered by Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and the subsequent mystical rationale. I show how the Sefer Zohar is presented as the luminous instrument that will carry Israel out of exile. I recount the teaching that the final letters of a targumic passage conceal the name Yochai, and how the Zohar’s light is said to illuminate the darkness of forgetfulness. I conclude by affirming that, for us, these narratives justify continued attachment to the Zohar and Hasidic exposition as vehicles of resilience and continuity. Takeaways:I describe how Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and the Zohar preserve Torah through exile.We explain that the Zohar offers enduring light and practical guidance which helps communities survive spiritual darkness during exile.I recount the Gemara debate about whether Torah will be forgotten and why it persisted.We show how personal inner exile and communal exile both require different paths to redemption.I assert that the teachings of Rabbi Nachman and the Zohar renew faith and study practice.We emphasize practical steps such as consistent study, community support, and trust in tzadikim during hardship.I note historic examples like Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Nachman demonstrating resilience that rebuilt Torah life after tragedy.

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Parshas Noach: The Choice of Inner Peace and it’s Benefits

Oct 15, 2026

29:44

Parshas Noach: The Choice of Inner Peace and it’s Benefits

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Seeing Beyond the Surface

Oct 16, 2026

28:05

R' David Reboh Torah 1 - Shiur 2 R' Reboh describes how Rabbeinu and later Rav Kenig seemed to “create reality” around whatever Torah they were learning, giving the example that while learning Torah Alef in Likutei Moharan (Tinyana) Rav Kenig was unexpectedly taken to meet the rabbis of Montreal because the Torah discusses connecting to all Jews via Gedolei Yisrael. He urges learning a Torah be’emet by knowing its parts clearly, internalizing it until it becomes a unified “ruach,” and living with it through hitbodedut and life changes, as part of a broader view that all Likutei Moharan is one mahalach. The shiur introduces Torah Alef’s themes: Torah brings accepted tefillot and chen, and a Jew should seek and connect to the sechel she’bekol davar, treating events as non-haphazard hints without becoming confused. Stories include interpreting a bird hitting a window as mussar, and Rav Elazar Kanievsky advising an over-literal hint-seeker to first understand Gemara and Rashi to avoid ga’avah and confusion. The world is presented as metaphors rooted in Torah and sefirot, and the “sechel” is described as a great light requiring tzimtzum, associated with Yaakov, bechor, and shemesh. 00:00 Morning Opening 00:21 Torah Shapes Reality 02:16 Living the Torah 04:42 Program and Torah Alef 06:39 Finding Wisdom Everywhere 07:47 Bird Window Lesson 09:21 World as Torah Metaphor 10:23 Sefirot and Human Design 12:49 Everything as Mashal 14:00 Hints and Remezim 14:10 Hints and Free Choice 14:39 When Signs Become Confusion 15:37 Tzadikim and Ruach Hakodesh 17:20 Gemara Lesson on Humility 19:40 Practical Remazim and Mussar 22:30 Sechel Ohr Gadol and Tzimtzum 24:41 Yaakov the Bechor and Chochmah 26:35 Beit Hamikdash Mindset 27:59 Wrap Up and Shabbat Shalom

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How to Get All Your Prayers Answered: Let Go of Ego | Likutey Moharan Torah 1 Shiur 1 g4

Oct 17, 2026

21:35

Why does every tefillah and every bakashah get accepted through Torah? And what is real chen? In this shiur on Likutey Moharan Torah 1 (Ashrei Temimei Derech), we go back to the opening pasuk and ask what was bothering Rebbe Nachman. Why does it say "temimei derech" before "haholchim b'Toras Hashem"? And what does "Toras Hashem" actually mean? We learn: • The Lost Princess connection. The viceroy stood up on his own because he saw the King's pain, and so did we: we weren't drafted into this world, we signed up. He asked for a horse, a companion and money for expenses, and that shows us the difference between tefillah (the search for connection) and bakashah (the tools for the journey). "Bikesh" and "levakesh": as long as you're searching, you're receiving. • Ohr halevanah k'ohr hachamah. The moon has no light of its own. When I become a nun, a receiver, and know that everything I have is Hashem's, I can shine in the darkness of Olam Hazeh. • Ir v'Kadish and Nachal Novea. Rebbe Shimon lifts us from above and Rebbe Nachman pushes us up from below. "Why worry, since I go before you": the Rebbe has already been inside every challenge we will face. • The mechanics of chen. Connect your malchus to chochmah (nun to ches, Noach found chen), and it shines through your face onto everyone around you, in ruchniyus and in gashmiyus, for the individual and for Klal Yisrael. • EGO = Edge God Out. Ego is the place where I don't let God in. Hurts we bury and guard all our lives become the wall that stops us from receiving. Let go a little and you become a vessel. The takeaway: chen isn't just a word, it's work. Let go of a little more ego, connect to the Godliness in everything, and ask yourself: am I doing this for me, or for You? Ashreinu. #RebbeNachman #Breslov #LikuteyMoharan #Torah #Chassidus #Kabbalah #JewishWisdom #Shiur #TorahShiur #LikuteyMoharanTorah1 #AshreiTemimeiDerech #TheLostPrincess #LostPrincess #RebbeNachmanStories #Tefillah #Prayer #Bakashah #Chen #Grace #Charm #Ego #EdgeGodOut #LettingGo #Emunah #Bitachon #Faith #Trust #Spirituality #JewishSpirituality #Neshamah #Soul #Shechinah #Geulah #Redemption #Tzaddik #Tzadikim #RebbeShimon #RashbiZohar #Zohar #PnimiyutHaTorah #Chochmah #Malchut #Sefirot #Tehillim #Psalms #Noach #KlalYisrael #Hashem #FindingGod #HiddenGod #Simplicity #Temimut #Humility #SelfGrowth #PersonalGrowth #Avodah #Uman #NaNachNachma #JewishLearning #Judaism

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Eilech V'anaseh: "Let Me Go and Try" | The Lost Princess, SC Shiur 7 | Rebbe Nachman's Story of Your Life

Oct 17, 2026

30:50

"On the way, I told a story — and whoever heard it had a hirhur teshuvah." Rebbe Nachman isn't telling a story. He's telling your story. In this shiur, given before Shabbos Bereishis, we go back to the opening of The Lost Princess and walk through it word by word, the way the Rebbe wrote it: every word meduyak. We learn: • "Ana v'amar," he answered. Who is the Rebbe answering? Every question you will ever have in life. "B'derech": we're all on the road, and this is the story of the road. • Hern vs. derhern. You can hear the story and not hear it. Derhern means it goes into your heart. • The power of a hirhur teshuvah. The Gemara in Kiddushin says that even a rasha gamur who betroths "on condition that I am a tzaddik" makes a valid kiddushin, because maybe he had a thought of teshuvah. A thought you dismissed still counts, because it came from Hashem. • The three characters. The King is Hashem. The viceroy is the tzaddik, and the tzaddik inside every one of us ("v'amech kulam tzaddikim"). The princess is the Shechinah, the chelek Eloka mima'al buried in us under layers of ego. And why are the six sons mentioned once and never again? • Giver, receiver, and taker. The yetzer hara says "chap, take!" A receiver becomes a taker when he grabs before it comes, like jumping at the first plate of kugel at the kiddush. A giver becomes a taker when he thinks he's the giver. You're not the giver. You're the bank teller. • The castle and the soldiers. Olam HaZeh looks impossible to get into, and then nobody stops you. It's beautiful, everyone is welcoming, and it's a trap to make you forget why you came down. • "Eilech v'anaseh," let me go and try. These are the key words of the whole story. The obstacle only looked big from outside. • Why didn't the viceroy get up? He finally sees the princess and doesn't move. She has to come to him and shake him. The corner is the meitzar, being stuck, the anxiety of two feelings at war. Freeze, fight or flight. Why didn't the viceroy get up? He finally sees the princess and doesn't move. She has to come to him and shake him. The corner is the meitzar, being stuck, the anxiety of two feelings at war. Freeze, fight or flight. The takeaway: the Yamim Tovim are behind us and the long winter is ahead. Don't get lost in the ballroom. Remember the mission, which is to search for the princess inside you, and hold on to the tzaddik who said, "What do you have to worry about, since I go before you?" 📖 From The Lost Princess: A Torah Journey Through the Story of Rebbe Nachman by Nachman Fried, Eilech V'anaseh 🔔 Subscribe for more shiurim on the stories of Rebbe Nachman and Breslov chassidus. #TheLostPrincess #RebbeNachman #Breslov #LostPrincess #SipureiMaasiyot #RebbeNachmanStories #EilechVanaseh #LetMeGoAndTry #Chassidus #Torah #Shiur #TorahShiur #JewishWisdom #JewishStories #Kabbalah #Teshuvah #HirhurTeshuvah #Repentance #ReturnToGod #Shechinah #Neshamah #Soul #TrueSelf #Ego #YetzerHara #Distraction #Anxiety #FreezeFightFlight #Fear #Mission #PurposeOfLife #FindYourself #Search #Tzaddik #Viceroy #Princess #Giver #Receiver #Taker #Sefirot #Malchut #OlamHazeh #Emunah #Chizuk #Inspiration #Motivation #JewishSpirituality #Spirituality #SelfGrowth #PersonalGrowth #ShabbosBereishis #Bereishis #AfterSukkos #Kiddushin #Gemara #Judaism #JewishLearning #Uman #NaNachNachma #Hashem

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Meaning, Infinite Light, and Revealing Vitality in this Lowly World

Oct 20, 2026

50:46

Episode Title: Finding Hashem in Everything | R’ Joey Rosenfeld — Likutei Moharan Torah Alef Episode Description: Rebbe Nachman teaches that a Jew must always look for the hidden wisdom within everything—“להסתכל בהשכל של כל דבר.” But what does it actually mean to discover Hashem within the ordinary experiences of life? In this shiur, R’ Joey Rosenfeld explores the profound relationship between Chochmah and Malchus, the difference between intellectual understanding and Divine awareness, and the transformative power of bitul. Through the teachings of Chassidus and the deeper significance of Yaakov Avinu, we discover that the goal of spiritual wisdom is not to transcend the world and leave it behind, but to bring the light of Hashem into every aspect of our lives. A powerful exploration of how Torah can illuminate our relationships, our challenges, our tefillos, and the everyday moments through which we draw closer to HaKadosh Baruch Hu. Likutei Moharan, Torah Alef | R’ Joey Rosenfeld

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Why Aren't My Prayers Answered? The Rebbe's Answer | Intro to Likutey Moharan Torah 1 Basic 1

Oct 20, 2026

8:36

Before learning the first Torah in Likutey Moharan, we hear the stories behind it. A man came to Rebbe Nachman in Medvedevka and complained that his prayers weren't being answered. He saw it because he had no chen or chashivus among the people of his town, who didn't respect his long davening. The Rebbe told him to learn something right after davening, Mishnah or Gemara, and promised that his tefillah would be accepted and that he would find chen in the eyes of Hashem and people. The man came back: "My learning doesn't light my way like the sun." The Rebbe answered: "If only it would light for you at least like the moon first. Then it will shine like the sun." When he came a third time, full of simcha, the Rebbe revealed this Torah and said: "Vos hot a mentsh tsu ton af der velt? Nor davnen, un lernen, un davnen." What does a person have to do in this world? Only davnen, learn, and davnen. • Why the first 15 Torahs of Likutey Moharan are on the stories of Rabbah bar bar Chanah, and how Rabbah bar bar Chanah himself came to the Rebbe and asked him to reveal their secrets • Why Reb Nosson didn't hear Ashrei Temimei Derech directly from the Rebbe, and how he put the text together • "Davnen, learn, and davnen": why not "learn, davnen, and learn"? • The three visits of the man from Medvedevka: chen, the sun, and the moon • Learn Torah b'koach, in simplicity, and the yetzer hara will be subdued • Reb Nosson's own struggle: losing his chen with his family after coming close to the Rebbe, and how this Torah fixed everything • "Going with a Torah": turning the learning into tefillah and hisbodedus We should merit to keep this Torah in complete simplicity, to learn and to do. #RebbeNachman #LikuteyMoharan #Breslov #Torah #Tefillah #Chen #Chassidus #ReiNosson#RebbeNachmanOfBreslov #BreslovChassidus #LikuteiMoharan #Uman #TorahShiur #JewishLearning #Prayer #Hisbodedus #Hitbodedut #Simplicity #Emunah #Judaism #Spirituality #Faith #JewishWisdom

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How to Get Chen: Becoming a Receiver Like the Moon | Likutey Moharan Torah 1, Shiur 1 Basic 1

Oct 20, 2026

43:48

What makes a prayer get accepted? In the first shiur on Likutey Moharan Torah 1, we learn Rebbe Nachman's opening teaching: "Da, ki al yedei haTorah niskablin kol hatefillos v'chol habakashos." Through Torah, all our prayers and requests are accepted. This shiur gives the map of the Torah without getting lost in diyukim. We learn it in its simple meaning and try to take it inside. In this shiur: • Ashrei temimei derech: why simplicity is wholeness, and why chochmos can get in the way of avodas Hashem • The difference between tefillah and bakashah: tefillah is connection • Daas, emunah, and yediah: seeing the Godliness beneath the surface • Giving, receiving, and taking: how the yetzer hara turns both the giver and the receiver into takers • What chen really is, and why it isn't just "charm" or "grace" • Ayeles ahavim v'ya'alas chen: how Torah brings chen to those who learn it • Look for the seichel in everything: like the emergency floor lights on a plane, every encounter lights the way • Yaakov Avinu and the bechorah: tracing everything back to its reishis • The sun, the letter ches, and chiyus • The nun of chen: become a receiver like the moon, and the light of the moon will be like the light of the sun When we stop taking and become real receivers, with no ego and nothing of our own, we connect the nun to the ches and get the chen that makes all our tefillos accepted. Ashreinu! #RebbeNachman #LikuteyMoharan #Breslov #Torah #Chen #Tefillah #Emunah #Chassidus#TorahShiur #TorahLearning #Shiur #JewishLearning #Kabbalah #Chassidut #Hasidism #TorahWisdom #DafYomi #JewishWisdom

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Finding Hashem in Everything

Oct 20, 2026

33:42

R’ David Reboh — Torah Alef Shiur 3 What if the ordinary moments of your day are actually opportunities for Hashem to communicate something meaningful to you? In Shiur 3 on Likutei Moharan, Torah Alef, R’ David Reboh explores one of Rebbe Nachman's foundational teachings: “להסתכל בהשכל של כל דבר”—to look for the hidden wisdom within everything. Every encounter, every experience, and every situation contains a deeper spiritual reality. But recognizing that Hashem is behind everything is only the beginning. Rebbe Nachman teaches us to go further—to discover how those experiences relate to our own lives and how they can guide us toward a closer relationship with Hashem. Through powerful stories of tzaddikim, personal experiences, and practical examples of Hashgacha Pratis, R’ David explains how Torah develops our spiritual awareness, transforms the way we see the world, and brings us closer to the true chein—the Divine grace that elevates our tefillos. In this shiur:Discovering the hidden seichel within everythingUnderstanding Hashgacha Pratis in everyday lifeHow to recognize personal messages without overthinkingThe relationship between Torah, chein, and answered tefillosWhy Divine wisdom illuminates our path in lifeLearning from ordinary encounters and everyday experiencesThe tzaddik's ability to see beyond the surface of reality Learn how to move through life with greater awareness, recognizing that even the simplest moments can become opportunities to grow closer to Hashem. #LikuteiMoharan #RebbeNachman #DavidReboh #Breslov #HashgachaPratis #Chassidus

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The Power of Torah to Transform Your Life

Oct 20, 2026

52:23

| R’ Moshe Leventer — Torah Alef Shiur 1 What does it mean to find true beauty and meaning in Yiddishkeit? And how can our Torah learning change the way we experience Hashem in our everyday lives? In this introduction to Likutei Moharan, Torah Alef, R’ Moshe Leventer explores Rebbe Nachman's teachings on chein, the hidden seichel within everything, and the profound connection between Torah and tefillah. Through practical guidance on Torah lishmah, Torah b'koach, and establishing consistent daily learning, we discover how even small commitments to Torah can strengthen our emunah, awaken our tefillos, and help us recognize the holiness within ordinary moments. An inspiring invitation to move beyond distraction and routine, rediscover the sweetness of Yiddishkeit, and build a genuine, lasting connection with Hashem. Likutei Moharan, Torah Alef | R’ Moshe Leventer

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Next World in This World

Oct 20, 2026

32:12

What if true happiness doesn't come from having more, achieving more, or getting everything you want—but from learning to see Hashem in everything you already have? In Shiur 4 on Likutei Moharan, Torah Alef, R’ David Reboh explores Rebbe Nachman's profound teaching about chein—the true Divine grace that comes from living with a constant awareness of Hashem. Drawing on the teachings of R’ Gedaliah Koenig and the deeper meaning of the letters ח and נ, R’ David explains how Torah gives us the ability to look beyond the surface of life and recognize the Divine wisdom hidden within every experience. Through powerful stories of tzaddikim and the contrast between Yaakov and Esav, we discover the difference between chasing worldly importance and pursuing genuine closeness to Hashem. Why do we experience setbacks? What is the relationship between spiritual growth and material success? And how can even traffic, business challenges, and ordinary daily responsibilities become opportunities to connect with Hashem? In this shiur:The deeper meaning of chein and chashivusWhy true happiness comes from closeness to HashemDiscovering Divine wisdom beneath the surface of everyday lifeThe difference between Yaakov and Esav's approaches to this worldUnderstanding wealth, success, and material blessings through TorahHow life's challenges can become opportunities for spiritual growthBringing the teachings of Likutei Moharan into hitbodedus and daily life Discover how to stop living on the surface and begin experiencing the deeper beauty, meaning, and Divine presence within everything. Likutei Moharan • Torah Alef • Shiur 4 Subscribe for more shiurim exploring the teachings of Rebbe Nachman and Pnimiyus HaTorah. #LikuteiMoharan #RebbeNachman #DavidReboh #Breslov #Chassidus #Emunah #PnimiyusHaTorah

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You're Davening Every Day — But Are You Connecting to Hashem?

Oct 21, 2026

40:25

| R’ Yirmi Ginsberg — Shiur 2 Why do we sometimes daven every day without feeling truly connected to Hashem? And what does Rebbe Nachman mean when he teaches that through Torah, our tefillos are received? In Shiur 2 on Likutei Moharan, Torah Alef, R’ Yirmi Ginsberg explores the deeper meaning of Torah, the true nature of tefillah, and the hidden seichel—Divine wisdom and vitality—that exists within everything. Through an in-depth exploration of Rebbe Nachman's precise language, we discover that Torah is not simply about acquiring knowledge, and tefillah is not merely about asking for what we need. Both are pathways toward genuine closeness and deveikus with HaKadosh Baruch Hu. R’ Yirmi also explores the spiritual wisdom of Yaakov Avinu, the four stages of uncovering Divine meaning, and how recognizing the inner purpose of davening can transform our experience of prayer. A powerful invitation to rediscover the heart of tefillah and develop a deeper, more meaningful relationship with Hashem. Likutei Moharan, Torah Alef | Shiur 2 | R’ Yirmi Ginsberg

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Why Evil is Trying to Hide Your Light

Oct 21, 2026

53:40

| R’ Moshe Chaim Eade — Shiur 4 What if the deepest wisdom in life is learning to recognize Hashem within everything we experience? In Shiur 4 on Likutei Moharan, Torah Alef, R’ Moshe Chaim Eade explores Rebbe Nachman's teaching of seichel sheb'chol davar—the Divine wisdom hidden within all of creation. Through the deeper meaning of Yaakov and Esav, the concept of Chochmah, and the spiritual significance of the bechorah, we discover how Torah teaches us to look beyond external appearances and uncover the Divine purpose at the heart of life. R’ Moshe Chaim also explores the relationship between Chochmah and spiritual vitality, why Hashem's light can feel overwhelming, and how the first step toward genuine connection is recognizing the Divine presence within each experience. An inspiring exploration of finding meaning, illumination, and greater closeness to Hashem in everyday life. Likutei Cafe | Likutei Moharan, Torah Alef | Shiur 4 | R’ Moshe Chaim Eade

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(3) The Family That Shaped You

Mar 4, 2024

52:46

This episode delves into the complexities of family systems and their profound impact on individual development and relationships. It introduces the circumplex model by David Olson, which examines family systems through the lenses of flexibility vs. rigidity and cohesion vs. disengagement. The script illustrates how extremes in these dimensions can lead to maladaptive patterns in personal development and relationships. It also discusses strategies for overcoming these challenges, including identifying with one's inner child and fostering a balance between closeness and autonomy within family dynamics. Additionally, the episode promotes introspection on childhood experiences to understand and improve current relational patterns, aiming to empower listeners towards healthier, more fulfilled relationships. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts 00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Expectations and Understanding 01:01 Understanding Family Dynamics and Childhood Development 01:23 Sponsorship Segment: Jump Into Shape 02:25 The Attached Life: Exploring Relationships 02:39 The Two Pillars of Human Development: Closeness and Space 05:11 The Circumplex Family Systems Model 10:24 Understanding the Spectrum of Family Dynamics 17:22 The Impact of Family Systems on Personal Development 19:25 Case Studies: The Effects of Different Family Systems 40:10 Rescuing the Inner Child: Healing from Dysfunctional Family Systems 51:48 Conclusion: Striving for Balance in Family Systems

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(4) A Purim Perspective of Our Untold Stories

Mar 18, 2024

24:18

Uncovering Hidden Stories of Growth: A Special Edition of The Attached Life This special edition of The Attached Life podcast, sponsored by Yonatees, explores the Megillah's Esther story, emphasizing the process of revealing hidden stories within ourselves and the importance of acknowledging both the trauma and the positive aspects of our lives. It dives into three key insights for healing trauma: recognizing the untold story of positivity, understanding our capacity to handle life's challenges is greater than we think, and transforming post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth. The episode also highlights the significance of recognizing the hidden elements in our stories and the role of the divine in our journeys of self-reflection and growth. This episode was sponsored by ⁠Yonatees⁠. Yonatees creates and designs goods for seekers. We aim to serve as ushers: guiding you in small ways toward an optimistic and faithful time in this world. Also, our apparel is really comfortable. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts 00:00 Introduction to The Attached Life Podcast Special Edition 00:38 Sponsor: Yonatees - Jewish Apparel, Custom Design & Print 02:02 Exploring the Story of Megillah's Esther: A Journey of Hidden Revelations 05:35 The Power of Positivity Amidst Trauma: Lessons from Megillah's Esther 10:47 Understanding Trauma and Capacity for Growth 15:56 The Revelation of Hiddenness and the Path to Transformation

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The Megillah Story and Our Trauma - Episode 4 Segment

Mar 20, 2024

4:51

Uncovering Hidden Stories of Growth: A Special Edition of The Attached Life This special edition of The Attached Life podcast, sponsored by Yonatees, explores the Megillah's Esther story, emphasizing the process of revealing hidden stories within ourselves and the importance of acknowledging both the trauma and the positive aspects of our lives. It dives into three key insights for healing trauma: recognizing the untold story of positivity, understanding our capacity to handle life's challenges is greater than we think, and transforming post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth. The episode also highlights the significance of recognizing the hidden elements in our stories and the role of the divine in our journeys of self-reflection and growth. This episode was sponsored by ⁠⁠Yonatees⁠⁠. Yonatees creates and designs goods for seekers. We aim to serve as ushers: guiding you in small ways toward an optimistic and faithful time in this world. Also, our apparel is really comfortable. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts

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Finding Positivity Through Our Journeys - Episode 4 Segment

Mar 20, 2024

4:16

Uncovering Hidden Stories of Growth: A Special Edition of The Attached Life This special edition of The Attached Life podcast, sponsored by Yonatees, explores the Megillah's Esther story, emphasizing the process of revealing hidden stories within ourselves and the importance of acknowledging both the trauma and the positive aspects of our lives. It dives into three key insights for healing trauma: recognizing the untold story of positivity, understanding our capacity to handle life's challenges is greater than we think, and transforming post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth. The episode also highlights the significance of recognizing the hidden elements in our stories and the role of the divine in our journeys of self-reflection and growth. This episode was sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠Yonatees⁠⁠⁠. Yonatees creates and designs goods for seekers. We aim to serve as ushers: guiding you in small ways toward an optimistic and faithful time in this world. Also, our apparel is really comfortable. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠

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The Trauma of the Purim Story - Episode 4 Segment

Mar 22, 2024

4:42

Uncovering Hidden Stories of Growth: A Special Edition of The Attached Life This special edition of The Attached Life podcast, sponsored by Yonatees, explores the Megillah's Esther story, emphasizing the process of revealing hidden stories within ourselves and the importance of acknowledging both the trauma and the positive aspects of our lives. It dives into three key insights for healing trauma: recognizing the untold story of positivity, understanding our capacity to handle life's challenges is greater than we think, and transforming post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth. The episode also highlights the significance of recognizing the hidden elements in our stories and the role of the divine in our journeys of self-reflection and growth. This episode was sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Yonatees⁠⁠⁠⁠. Yonatees creates and designs goods for seekers. We aim to serve as ushers: guiding you in small ways toward an optimistic and faithful time in this world. Also, our apparel is really comfortable. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠

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The Effects of Chaos in a family system - Episode 3 Segment

Mar 27, 2024

4:22

This episode delves into the complexities of family systems and their profound impact on individual development and relationships. It introduces the circumplex model by David Olson, which examines family systems through the lenses of flexibility vs. rigidity and cohesion vs. disengagement. The script illustrates how extremes in these dimensions can lead to maladaptive patterns in personal development and relationships. It also discusses strategies for overcoming these challenges, including identifying with one's inner child and fostering a balance between closeness and autonomy within family dynamics. Additionally, the episode promotes introspection on childhood experiences to understand and improve current relational patterns, aiming to empower listeners towards healthier, more fulfilled relationships. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts

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Creating Space & Flexibility In a Family System - Episode 3 Segment

Mar 28, 2024

5:02

This episode delves into the complexities of family systems and their profound impact on individual development and relationships. It introduces the circumplex model by David Olson, which examines family systems through the lenses of flexibility vs. rigidity and cohesion vs. disengagement. The script illustrates how extremes in these dimensions can lead to maladaptive patterns in personal development and relationships. It also discusses strategies for overcoming these challenges, including identifying with one's inner child and fostering a balance between closeness and autonomy within family dynamics. Additionally, the episode promotes introspection on childhood experiences to understand and improve current relational patterns, aiming to empower listeners towards healthier, more fulfilled relationships. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts

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(5) Am I Good At This?

Apr 1, 2024

36:43

Navigating Self-Comparison and Identity in Development This episode of The Attached Life explores the significant shift in consciousness that occurs around the age of seven, marking the beginning of the 'industry versus inferiority' stage described by Erik Erikson. During this period, children develop a sense of competency or inferiority as they start comparing themselves against others, which can deeply influence their growth and self-image. The discussion incorporates perspectives from attachment theory, revealing how underlying needs for connection and relationships still play a vital role despite the emerging focus on personal achievements and comparisons. The episode also delves into the somatic perspective, examining how this developmental stage can trigger different states of activation in the body. Furthermore, it addresses the challenges presented by the school environment, where the narrow definition of success can lead to feelings of inferiority in those who don't excel in the academic model. The narrative stresses the importance of a supportive home environment and secure attachments in fostering resilience and a balanced self-view during this formative period, offering hope and healing to listeners by reconnecting with their inner child and reevaluating past experiences in a new light. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 The Shift in Consciousness at Age Seven: Industry vs. Inferiority 02:47 Attachment Theory: The Need for Connection 06:41 The Body's Response to Self-Evaluation 09:27 The Importance of a Supportive Home Environment 19:36 Navigating School Challenges and Embracing Diverse Talents 29:04 Healing and Reparenting Our Younger Selves

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Why Does Attachment Theory Matter To a 7 Year Old? - Episode 5 Segment

Apr 4, 2024

3:54

Navigating Self-Comparison and Identity in Development This episode of The Attached Life explores the significant shift in consciousness that occurs around the age of seven, marking the beginning of the 'industry versus inferiority' stage described by Erik Erikson. During this period, children develop a sense of competency or inferiority as they start comparing themselves against others, which can deeply influence their growth and self-image. The discussion incorporates perspectives from attachment theory, revealing how underlying needs for connection and relationships still play a vital role despite the emerging focus on personal achievements and comparisons. The episode also delves into the somatic perspective, examining how this developmental stage can trigger different states of activation in the body. Furthermore, it addresses the challenges presented by the school environment, where the narrow definition of success can lead to feelings of inferiority in those who don't excel in the academic model. The narrative stresses the importance of a supportive home environment and secure attachments in fostering resilience and a balanced self-view during this formative period, offering hope and healing to listeners by reconnecting with their inner child and reevaluating past experiences in a new light. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠

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(6) Taking Your Inner Child out of Egypt

Apr 16, 2024

32:22

Transformative Passover: Finding Freedom in Our Inner Exodus This episode delves into the deeply personal and transformative experience of Passover, drawing parallels between the story of the Exodus from Egypt and our own inner psychological journeys. The focus is on how the Passover Seder can serve as a metaphor for facing and freeing ourselves from the internal 'Egypt' of our past traumas and constraints. The narrative explores the concept of parts of self, likening personal growth and the overcoming of psychological barriers to the process of a tree adding rings as it grows. By engaging with our inner 'child' or past selves — parts of us that may still be trapped in 'Egypt' — the episode illustrates how the Passover Seder encourages not only the retelling of the Jewish people's historical exodus but also invites a personal journey of liberation. Highlighting the importance of facing our inner selves, understanding our personal histories, and embracing growth, the episode offers insights into achieving personal freedom and transformation by connecting deeply with the themes of Passover. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to a Transformative Pesach Seder 00:50 Metaphor of the Tree Rings 02:12 Understanding Our Inner Layers and Challenges 06:52 The Seder as a Journey of Inner Exodus 09:18 Facing and Updating the Inner Child 11:17 Carrying the Raft 14:05 Telling and Facing in the Haggadah 16:53 The Complex Journey of Healing 20:08 Embracing the Dialectical Nature of Our Stories 25:36 Finding Light in the Darkness: The Ultimate Transformation

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(7) Life in the Mind of a Teen

May 20, 2024

33:27

Understanding Adolescent Brain Remodeling and Attachment Theory This episode of The Attached Life podcast dives into the teenage years and how they are shaped by attachment theory and brain development. The host discusses the shift from parental dependency to peer attachment, driven by the brain's natural remodeling process. The script explains why teenagers undergo behaviors that seem irrational, relating them to neuroplasticity and the critical development phase called 'pruning.' It further explores how these changes prepare adolescents for adult attachments, and how caregivers can support teenagers through this transitional phase to foster healthy development. The episode also highlights the personal impacts of teenage experiences on adult life and relationships, advocating for compassion and understanding towards our inner adolescent selves. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 Understanding Teenage Years: Peer Pressure and Development 01:27 The Journey of Adolescence 03:55 The Teenage Brain: Remodeling and Neuroplasticity 07:32 Shifting Attachments: From Parents to Peers 13:10 The Radical Change of Adolescence 20:33 Navigating Teenage Challenges 26:20 Reflecting on Teenage Years: Self-Discovery and Healing

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(8) Healing Religious Constriction - Special Shavuos Episode

Jun 6, 2024

49:11

Healing Religious Narrowness This episode of 'The Attached Life' addresses healing religious narrowness through the lens of Kabbalas Hatorah and Shavuos. The discussion explores the challenges faced by various groups within the Jewish community, such as men transitioning from learning to work, individuals who struggled academically in yeshiva, current yeshiva students, and women feeling disconnected from their spirituality. The episode emphasizes that Torah encompasses a vast range of experiences and practices, advocating for a broader and more inclusive approach to Jewish life and learning. It also discusses trauma's role in constriction and the importance of finding individual paths within Torah, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling relationship with Hashem. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Questioning Kabbalas Hatorah 02:21 Understanding Different Struggles with Learning 09:05 The Narrow Path of Torah Learning 14:23 Broadening the Definition of Torah 18:15 The Impact of Trauma on Jewish Learning 20:24 Finding Your Unique Path in Torah 40:26 Healing Through Broader Kabbalas Hatorah 46:07 Conclusion: Embracing a Personalized Torah Journey

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(9) The Making of a Good Human

Jun 24, 2024

53:43

The Altruistic Personality: Insights from Holocaust Rescuers and Parenting In this episode of The Attached Life podcast, we examine an extraordinary body of research by Sam and Pearl Oliner, presented in their book 'The Altruistic Personality,' which explores common traits in the backgrounds of non-Jewish Holocaust rescuers. We discuss five key ingredients that foster altruistic personality traits during childhood and how these can be integrated into parenting. Topics include the influence of economic values, care vs. entitlement, internal locus of control vs. victimhood, the role of discipline, and the vital importance of attachment. This episode offers powerful insights for parents and individuals aiming to nurture altruistic values and strengthen personal development. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:15 The Altruistic Personality: Research Insights 03:33 Five Key Findings on Altruistic Development 04:52 Economic Competency vs. Altruism 07:39 Values in Action: The Alien Exercise 16:48 Caring vs. Entitlement and Equity 24:34 Internal Locus of Control vs. Victimhood 43:04 The Role of Discipline in Altruistic Development 48:02 The Importance of Secure Attachment 49:00 Conclusion: Applying the Five Components

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Our Inner World Is Calling Us - Introduction

Jul 25, 2024

13:57

Stories of Healing Series Introduction - Our Inner World Is Calling Us Understanding the Rise of Emotional Challenges: Divine Intent or Modern Factors? In this introductory episode of the 'Stories of Healing' series on the Attached Life Podcast, we explore the increasing prevalence of mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and addiction. Various explanations are examined, from the impacts of technology and materialism to intergenerational trauma. However, the host presents a unique perspective, arguing that these issues are divinely willed as part of God's plan for our generation to focus on inner emotional and relational healing. The episode sets the stage for future case studies that will provide insights into personal journeys of healing by focusing on the inner world, relationships, and our connection to God. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:21 The Rise of Mental Health Challenges 04:34 A Spiritual Perspective on Mental Health 06:15 The Role of Jewish History 10:02 Balancing Focus on the Inner World 11:30 Introducing the Stories of Healing Series

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A Journey Between Two Worlds - Moshe's Story

Aug 8, 2024

30:49

Stories of Healing: Episode 1 In the first episode of the 'Stories of Healing' series, the host shares a therapeutic session with a fictional client named Moshe, whose experiences, though fictionalized, are based on real therapeutic encounters. Through Moshe's depiction of feelings associated with bipolar tendencies, the episode delves into understanding the spectrum of bipolar disorder, exploring how past traumas and childhood environments shape our coping mechanisms. The narrative highlights the importance of body awareness, corrective experiences through imagination, and the process of reclaiming one's personal space. Listeners are guided through the journey of inner healing, emphasizing that problematic behaviors often stem from survival mechanisms developed in response to past traumas. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Stories of Healing Series 00:18 Meet Moshe: A Fictional Client's Journey 01:36 Understanding Bipolar Spectrum 04:55 Exploring Moshe's Emotional Landscape 10:15 Childhood Influences and Coping Mechanisms 15:02 Processing Trauma Through Body Awareness 19:43 Imagining New Outcomes and Beliefs 28:42 Session Reflections and Key Takeaways

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Suppressed Emotions - David's Story

Aug 26, 2024

45:54

Navigating Inner Conflict: David's Journey to Healing In this 'Stories of Healing' episode of the Attached Life Podcast, we explore the journey of David, a 38-year-old man struggling with his emotions and relationships. David's wife pushed him to seek therapy due to his frequent gaslighting, intense anger, and emotional neglect. The episode delves into his therapy sessions, where it's revealed that David undermines his own emotions similarly to how he dismisses his wife's feelings. This behavior is traced back to his childhood experiences where his feelings were invalidated. Through inner child work and imaginative exercises, David begins to understand and validate his own emotions, paving the way for healthier relationships with himself, his spouse, and his spirituality. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Meet David: A Complex Client Profile 02:11 Understanding Gaslighting 05:34 David's Therapy Journey Begins 11:24 Exploring David's Childhood 24:46 Connecting with the Inner Child 39:31 The Path to Healing and Self-Awareness

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Body Awareness - Guided Meditation

Sep 18, 2024

2:02

Mindful Body Scan for Stress Relief In this episode of Yishuv Hadass daily, the host guides listeners through a brief body scan exercise to identify and alleviate physical tension and stress. By focusing the mind's eye on stressed areas and using gentle, supportive touch and breathing techniques, listeners can promote relaxation and mindfulness. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Body Scan 00:59 Identifying and Addressing Tension 01:39 Breathing and Releasing Tension 01:59 Conclusion and Gratitude

150

Emotional Disconnect - Sarah's Story

Sep 24, 2024

37:08

Understanding Emotional Disconnect in Relationships: Sarah's Story In this episode of the Attached Life Podcast's Stories of Healing series, we delve into the complex, yet relatable story of 'Sarah,' a composite character based on many real conversations. The episode explores Sarah's deep emotional growth and her struggle with feeling isolated due to her husband's emotional and spiritual disconnect. Listeners will gain insights into understanding emotional safety, gender differences in emotional expression, and how to support a partner without pressure. The episode offers practical advice for creating a safe and accepting environment to foster deeper emotional connections. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Stories of Healing Series 00:22 Meet Sarah: A Journey of Personal Growth 02:52 The Emotional Disconnect in Sarah's Marriage 05:04 Understanding Gender Differences in Emotional Expression 06:48 The Role of Safety in Emotional Expression 14:27 Avoidant Attachment Style Explained 19:36 Strategies for Building Emotional Connection 24:24 Reframing and Responding to Limited Emotional Expression 31:31 The Importance of Open Conversations 35:39 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

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Heart Stomach - Guided Meditation

Oct 8, 2024

1:41

Heart Stomach - Guided Meditation

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Hurting or Healing? - Shimon & Leah's Story

Nov 14, 2024

44:45

Understanding the Dynamics of a Troubled Marriage: Shimon and Leah's Journey In this episode of the Attached Life Podcast's Stories of Healing series, the focus is on the complex relationship between a seemingly perfect couple, Shimon and Leah. Despite their outward appearance of success and stability, Leah's frustrations with Shimon's drinking problem and Shimon's feelings of inadequacy create a tumultuous dynamic. The script delves into their weekly patterns, unraveling how Shimon's unpredictability exacerbates Leah's need for stability, while Leah's criticism amplifies Shimon's need for respect. The transformative session highlights the importance of understanding each other's backgrounds, emotional triggers, and the deeper, often spiritual, purpose of marriage challenges. By reframing these problems as opportunities for personal growth, the couple begins the path toward healing and deeper connection. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ 00:00 The Model Couple's Hidden Struggles 01:07 Introducing Shimon and Leah 03:17 Leah's Perspective on Shimon's Drinking 05:21 Shimon's Perspective on the Marriage 07:21 A Typical Week in Their Lives 13:00 Understanding Their Backgrounds 21:25 The Core Needs of Shimon and Leah 27:11 The Vicious Cycle of Disrespect and Instability 29:04 The Path to Healing and Understanding 31:06 The Spiritual Perspective on Marriage 34:27 Complementary Differences in Relationships 39:17 The Perfect Problem for Personal Growth 42:50 A Hopeful Conclusion

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Why Is My Wife So Nasty To Me? - Yehuda's Story

Jan 8, 2025

37:48

00:00 Introduction 01:08 Introducing Yehuda's Story 01:48 Yehuda's Perception of Negativity 09:08 Exploring Yehuda's Past 18:48 Understanding the Freeze Response 25:04 Connecting with Positive Resources 34:21 Final Reflections and Themes To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠

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I'm Not a Feelings Guy - Jonathan's Story

Feb 24, 2025

29:36

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Feelings 00:42 Introducing Jonathan's Story 01:54 Exploring Jonathan's Emotions 02:47 The Feelings Wheel Exercise 08:40 Jonathan's Childhood and Emotional Shutdown 12:10 The Impact of Emotional Shutdown 19:22 The Importance of Emotions 27:30 Jonathan's Path to Emotional Healing 28:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠

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Sukkos - Climbing the Ladder from Angels to Humans (R' Yakov Danishefsky)

Oct 15, 2024

5:04

Transitioning from Yom Kippur to Sukkot: A Spiritual Continuity This episode explores the apparent stark contrast and deeper connection between Yom Kippur and the days leading up to Sukkot. It discusses the transition from the spiritual, non-physical practices of Yom Kippur to the hands-on, physical preparations for Sukkot. The narrative emphasizes that this shift is not a disruption but a process of integrating the spiritual elevation achieved on Yom Kippur into the physical world, thereby revealing a higher level of spirituality through daily, mundane activities in preparation for Sukkot. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: From Yom Kippur to Sukkot 00:06 The Stark Contrast: Physical vs. Spiritual 00:39 Building the Sukkah: Engaging with the Physical World 01:42 Connecting the Physical and Spiritual Worlds 04:23 The Continuity of Yom Kippur and Sukkot 04:47 Conclusion: Greater Spirituality Through Physical Engagement

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Sukkos - The End & the Beginning (R' Yakov Danishefsky)

Oct 15, 2024

7:17

The Cyclical Journey of Jewish Holidays: Pesach, Shavuos, and Sukkos This episode explains the significance of Sukkos as the final holiday in the Shalosh HaGolem, alongside Pesach and Shavuos, in the Jewish calendar. It explores the thematic process of spiritual development and relationship with God, beginning with the awe-inspiring miracles of Pesach, continuing with the receipt of Torah on Shavuos, and culminating in the intimate connection and internalization during Sukkos. The episode also discusses how Sukkos marks both the end of an annual cycle and the beginning of a new spiritual journey, emphasizing the dynamic and evolving nature of relationships, whether with God or in life. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sukkos and the Shalosh Regalim 00:07 Pesach: The Beginning of a Journey 00:48 Shavuos: Receiving the Torah 01:37 Sukkos: Culmination and Intimacy 02:35 The Dual Role of Sukkos 03:16 The Dynamic Nature of Relationships 04:35 Evolving in Our Judaism 06:08 Conclusion: Embracing New Possibilities

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The Process of Teshuva (R' Yakov Danishefsky)

Oct 16, 2024

50:54

Yom Kippur with R' Itche Meir Morgenstern Exploring Profound Teachings and the Essence of Tshuva: A Journey through Torah Wisdom This episode offers a deep dive into the profound Torah teachings of Ravitcher Meir and explores various fundamental themes within Jewish tradition, such as Tshuva (repentance) and Yom Kippur. The discussion highlights how Ravitcher Meir and his disciples disseminate extensive Torah insights, spanning from halachic rulings to Kabbalah. It also covers the essence of Tshuva as explained by the Rambam, emphasizing the importance of returning and drawing closer to Hashem. The episode reinterprets traditional views on repentance, focusing on holistic spiritual connection over mere regret for sins. Additionally, it delves into the significance of Kol Nidre, the unique nature of Yom Kippur, and the metaphysical resetting of moral clarity. Personal stories and scholarly teachings enrich the understanding of these sacred concepts, reflecting on the ultimate goal of achieving a profound spiritual bond with G-d. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Rav itche Meir and His Torah 01:27 The Inner Circle of Rav itcher Meir's Chasidim 02:38 Different Streams of Torah Teachings 02:57 Unfathomable Output of Torah 06:31 Understanding the Essence of Teshuva 09:13 The Rambam's Perspective on Teshuva 12:53 The True Focus of Teshuva 22:02 Integrating Details and Fundamentals of Teshuva 26:08 Understanding the Essence of Al Cheit 26:23 Layers of Regret and Pain 26:40 Focus on Hashem and Relationship 27:14 The Castle Metaphor 28:14 Summary and Continuation 28:57 The True Meaning of Teshuva 29:40 The Rambam's Perspective on Teshuva 31:58 The Question of Kabbalah La'asid 34:29 Yom Kippur and the Essence of Teshuva 35:49 Kol Nidre and the Concept of Nedarim 37:17 The Inner Struggle and True Intentions 40:56 The Role of the Kohen Gadol Within Us 47:52 Connecting to the Deeper Parts of Torah 50:27 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

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The Avodah of Teshuva (R' Mayer Simcha Stromer)

Oct 16, 2024

38:15

Spiritual Insights: Forgiveness, Torah Study, and the Journey of the Jewish Soul This episode is a rich exploration of key Jewish teachings and practices, encompassing themes of divine forgiveness, the proximity and dedication required for Torah study, and the intrinsic nature of the Jewish soul (Neshama). Drawing on insights from prominent Jewish sages such as the Sfas Emes, Rabbi Nachman, and the Vilna Gaon, the discussion delves into the power of diligent study and communal prayer, highlighting the interconnectedness of the Jewish community. It emphasizes continuous Teshuvah (repentance) and personal growth, recognizing the innate value of the soul similar to the undiminished worth of a crumpled dollar bill. The episode underscores the cyclical nature of spiritual and personal journeys, the importance of overcoming the yetzer hara (evil inclination), and the resilience of the Jewish people in maintaining their spiritual roots amidst challenges. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Opening Blessings 01:12 Insights on Torah and Forgiveness 03:12 The Power of Mikvah and Repentance 05:15 Teachings from the Sfas Emes 09:43 The Essence of Torah and Jewish People 15:39 Inspiration from Koheles and Personal Growth 18:50 The Value of Self-Worth 19:43 Innate Love for Hashem 22:08 The Power of Routine and Habit 24:09 The Importance of Community 31:13 Resilience and Reflection 38:05 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

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How Do We Do Teshuva (R' Yakov Danishefsky)

Oct 16, 2024

43:25

Pre-Selichos Divine Compassion and Transformation: Insights on Slichus and Kaddish This episode offers a profound exploration of spiritual themes, focusing on the symbolic act of unlocking spiritual doors through the Yud Gummim Yisra'achamim in the Slichus prayers. It discusses the manifestation of divine compassion and forgiveness, referencing teachings from Rabbi Bechaya, Rav Levi Yitzchak, and the Berditchever. Key topics include Hashem's guidance of Moshe in prayer, the dual perspective of divine judgment balanced by mercy, and the role of self-transformation in becoming a Shliyach Tzibor. By analyzing the phrase 'Vayavor Hashem Al Panov,' the episode delves into themes of divine humility and the importance of aligning oneself with Hashem's presence through internalizing and embodying divine attributes. The script highlights the need for continuous prayer and self-refinement to serve a greater divine mission, especially during significant religious periods like Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Chapters 00:00 Unlocking the Door: The Essence of Slichos 01:54 Understanding Hashem's Descent 03:51 Moshe's Plea and Hashem's Response 05:55 The Radical Teaching of the Gemara 12:53 The Kedushas Levi's Insight 22:13 Understanding the Concept of 'Panav' 22:58 Hashem's Descent and Concealment 24:16 The Role of a Shaliach Tzibur 25:42 The Significance of Vaya'avor 28:26 The Essence of Teshuva 33:23 Moshe's Response and the Act of Lowering Oneself 39:23 Final Reflections and Tefillah

160

The Key to Menuchas Hanefesh

Nov 1, 2024

1:30:29

Exploring Spiritual Growth and Embracing Both Inspiration and Struggles in Chassidus In this week's discussion, we delve into the teachings of Maayanos Hayam, particularly a piece from Tufshin Samach Hai. The conversation centers around the idea that in the month of Marcheshvan, spiritual energies and tasks introduced during Tishrei must be actualized. The script emphasizes the Chassidic concept that both moments of spiritual highs (Aliyah) and lows (Yerida) are equally important and divinely intended. The discussion explores how one can achieve Menucha (peace) in both states by internalizing the belief in 'Ein Od Milvado' (there is nothing besides Hashem). The teachings suggest that feeling at ease during periods of motivation as well as disconnection can lead to a deeper, continuous connection with the Divine. 00:00 Introduction to Maayanos Hayam 00:46 Understanding the Compilation 01:26 Inyon HaAvodah: The Month of Marcheshvan 02:02 Revealing the New Mahalik and Das 02:45 The Concept of New Torah and Avodah 05:15 Experiencing Menucha in Aliyah and Yerida 06:44 The Paradigm Shift of Chassidus 07:39 The Role of Katnus and Gadlus 09:12 Navigating Desire and Action 12:20 Embracing Both Aliyah and Yerida 20:00 The Power of Ataharei Seladas

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Serving Hashem From Obligation & Desire

Nov 7, 2024

1:09:42

R’ Itche Meir Morgenstern Weekly Shiur. Serving Hashem From Obligation & Desire

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Parshas Vayera: Hashem’s Greatest Pleasure

Nov 15, 2024

1:23:39

R’ itche Meir Morgenstern series.

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Parshas Chayei Sarah: Finding Your Path in Serving Hashem

Nov 22, 2024

1:26:10

Parshas Chayei Sarah: Finding Your Path in Serving Hashem

164

Know Thyself: Are You a Rachel or a Leah Neshama?

Dec 6, 2024

1:39:48

“Know Thyself: Are You a Rachel or a Leah Neshama?”

165

You Don’t Always Need More - Rabbi Stromer

Dec 13, 2024

53:16

You Don’t Always Need More - Rabbi Stromer

166

How the Alter Rebbe Saved My Life

Dec 22, 2024

18:17

The Tes Kislev Fabrengen

167

The Lesson of Chaunkah

Dec 27, 2024

7:48

00:00 Introduction to the Conflict of Hanukkah 00:15 Yaakov and Esav: A Tale of Two Paths 01:07 The Temptation of Power vs. Family Values 03:08 The Deeper Significance of Small Acts 05:40 The Call of Hanukkah: Connection Over Power 07:09 Conclusion: Embracing Relationships and Miracles

168

Parshas Vayigash: The Real Experience of Torah

Jan 3, 2025

1:16:47

Parshas Vayigash: The Real Experience of Torah

169

Parshas Vayechi: Getting Ready For Shovavim in Our Generation

Jan 10, 2025

1:25:00

Parshas Vayechi: Getting Ready For Shovavim in Our Generation

170

Shalom Bayis Va’ad: Back to Basics

Jan 14, 2025

51:09

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