Yaakov Klein

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Once Upon a Soul #2: The Person Who Changed from Good to Bad and Back

Jan 22, 2023

24:10

In this episode of Once Upon a Soul, a new podcast exploring 68 stories inspired by the teachings of Rav Asher Freund zt"l, we explore the first tale, "The Person Who Changed from Good to Bad and Back". This series is dedicated in loving memory of Mrs. Klari Safran z"l לעילוי נשמת רבקה שרה בת ר׳ יהושע TO RECEIVE THE AUDIO FILES OF THIS PODCAST, WHATSAPP "SUBSCRIBE" TO +44 7496 831771

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Once Upon a Soul #1: Introduction - The Story Behind the Stories

Jan 22, 2023

17:28

In this introductory episode of Once Upon a Soul, a new podcast exploring 68 stories inspired by the teachings of Rav Asher Freund zt"l, we present a biographical sketch of this enigmatic tzaddik and some background information regarding the stories. Stay tuned for the first story! This series is dedicated in loving memory of Mrs. Klari Safran z"l לעילוי נשמת רבקה שרה בת ר׳ יהושע TO RECEIVE THE AUDIO FILES OF THIS PODCAST, WHATSAPP "SUBSCRIBE" TO +44 7496 831771

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Once Upon a Soul #1: Introduction - The Story Behind the Stories

Jan 22, 2023

17:28

In this introductory episode of Once Upon a Soul, a new podcast exploring 68 stories inspired by the teachings of Rav Asher Freund zt"l, we present a biographical sketch of this enigmatic tzaddik and some background information regarding the stories. Stay tuned for the first story! This series is dedicated in loving memory of Mrs. Klari Safran z"l לעילוי נשמת רבקה שרה בת ר׳ יהושע TO RECEIVE THE AUDIO FILES OF THIS PODCAST, WHATSAPP "SUBSCRIBE" TO +44 7496 831771

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This is What Rebbe Nachman's Kiddush Was Like (Sichos Haran #166, 157, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172

Nov 19, 2025

42:10

In this shiur on Rebbe Nachman's Sichos HaRan, we continue learning about Rebbe Nachman's efforts in avodas Hashem and the levels he reached. We also explore Reb Nosson's soaring description of what it was like to experience Shabbos at Rebbe Nachman's tisch.

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Rebbe Nachman at Sunset (Sichos Haran #176, 177, 178, 179)

Dec 2, 2025

1:02:21

In this shiur on Rebbe Nachman's Sichos HaRan, we continue learning about the incredible levels Rebbe Nachman reached - becoming a new person each and every day in his endless quest for closeness with the Infinite One.

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We Found Rebbe Nachman's Hisbodedus Spot! (Sichos Haran #159, #160, #161, #162, #163)

Nov 4, 2025

57:10

In this shiur on Rebbe Nachman's Sichos HaRan, we explore the Rebbe's "Beginner's mind", and how he kept the balance between the dual expertise of "running and sitting", his intense fasts as a youth, an incredible story about how an all-night melody session sustained him, and about his hisbodedus in the fields and mountains surrounding the cities in which he lived. We even do some detective work to identify one of the specific locations where Rebbe Nachman served Hashem, discovering the surprising nature of the place the tzaddik chose to cry out to Hashem.

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Once Upon a Soul #2: The Person Who Changed from Good to Bad and Back

Jan 22, 2023

24:10

In this episode of Once Upon a Soul, a new podcast exploring 68 stories inspired by the teachings of Rav Asher Freund zt"l, we explore the first tale, "The Person Who Changed from Good to Bad and Back". This series is dedicated in loving memory of Mrs. Klari Safran z"l לעילוי נשמת רבקה שרה בת ר׳ יהושע TO RECEIVE THE AUDIO FILES OF THIS PODCAST, WHATSAPP "SUBSCRIBE" TO +44 7496 831771

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Once Upon a Soul #11: ”The Risers”

Jun 15, 2023

8:50

In this episode of Once Upon a Soul, a new podcast exploring 68 stories inspired by the teachings of Rav Asher Freund zt"l, we explore the tenth tale, "The Risers". This series is dedicated in loving memory of Mrs. Klari Safran z"l לעילוי נשמת רבקה שרה בת ר׳ יהושע TO RECEIVE THE AUDIO FILES OF THIS PODCAST, FOLLOW THIS LINK: wa.me/447496831771?text=Subcribe%20me Storytime

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Is Today's "Chassidus" What the Baal Shem Tov Intended? (Sichos HaRan #110, 111, 112)

Jan 13, 2025

59:01

In this shiur, we explore Sichos 110, 111, 112, delving into how sleep can be helpful for strengthening our emunah, what it means to get close to the spiritual path of a true tzaddik, and the inner spiritual dynamics of lending and borrowing. Sichos HaRan is a primary collection of the wisdom of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov zy"a. Each shiur explores new, standalone teachings, so feel free to enjoy this class even if you haven't been following along with the series! We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to like, subscribe, and leave a comment below! FOR ALL CONTENT, COURSES, AND PRODUCTS: https://linktr.ee/yaakovklein

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Once Upon a Soul #1: Introduction - The Story Behind the Stories

Jan 22, 2023

17:28

In this introductory episode of Once Upon a Soul, a new podcast exploring 68 stories inspired by the teachings of Rav Asher Freund zt"l, we present a biographical sketch of this enigmatic tzaddik and some background information regarding the stories. Stay tuned for the first story! This series is dedicated in loving memory of Mrs. Klari Safran z"l לעילוי נשמת רבקה שרה בת ר׳ יהושע TO RECEIVE THE AUDIO FILES OF THIS PODCAST, WHATSAPP "SUBSCRIBE" TO +44 7496 831771

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