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Likutey Halakhot, Orach Chaim, Hoda'ah #6 025-7 The focus on Jacob’s wrestling with the angel as a symbol of spiritual struggles tied to sadness, depression, and the delay of the Messiah’s arrival. Jacob’s resilience and joy were shown to empower his descendants through tzaddikim, with his victory over the angel reflecting spiritual authority and the transformation of sadness into holiness. Ra...

In Loving Memory of Beryl ben Yosef A”H Z”L Given in Be'er Sheva 2025 Teachings focused on the soul’s journey, reincarnation, and the spiritual dynamics of holiness and impurity, emphasizing how souls are placed in specific circumstances based on prior incarnations and generational merit. Life challenges and setbacks are linked to divine retribution, Amalek, and distorted imagination, while sp...

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In Parshat Shoftim, the Torah warns about the Zaken Mamre, the sage who rejects the High Sanhedrin in the Holy Temple. This happens when Torah is learned without joy, leaving a person vulnerable to confusion and error. The Torah commands that his execution be during the festivals, when the nation’s collective simcha uplifts and rectifies. The lesson for us is that joy is not secondary but the goal...

In Parshat Re’eh, the Torah commands us to destroy five types of idolatry upon entering the Land. Rebbe Nachman reveals that each one corresponds to a lack of true simcha, the very root of idol worship. The altars of many stones reflect ingratitude, the single-stone altar denial of even one good point, the idol-tree a false impression that must be burned with holy joy and movement, the carved idol...

In Parshat Eikev, Moshe’s final forty days with the second tablets reveal a spiritual map hidden in the word arba’im—Aleph, Resh, Bet, Ayin, Yud, Mem—each letter representing a stage in the soul’s journey. It begins with inspiration from the highest light (Aleph) and the eager running toward it (Resh), followed by the inevitable setback (betisha, Bet) and the test of sadness (Ayin). The turning po...

The story of Yaakov’s wrestling match with the angel in Parshat Vayshlach reveals deep layers of spiritual meaning. The angel’s attempt to bring Yaakov down through “avak” — the dust of sadness and depression — failed due to Yaakov’s resilience, though the blow to his sciatic nerve symbolized future suffering for his descendants, including prophets, prophetesses, and the generation seeking to dest...

Intro to the Tu B'Av-Rosh Hashanah period of 45 days - Recap of Reb Noson's attitude in writing this letter - Reb Shimshon of the Forest etc. Help support Breslov Therapy:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/breslovtherapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This class is based on Likutey Moharan lesson 24. For more on this lesson:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/breslovtherapy_lesson_24⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bres...

In Parshat VaEtchanan, the Torah repeats the mitzvot of Shabbat and honoring parents—commandments that were already given earlier at Marah. There, the Jews received a foretaste of Torah law, specifically those that require effort and faith: chok and mishpat. These include Shabbat, honoring parents, the Noachide laws, and the red heifer. Why were these given early? Because they represent the bitter...

In Parshat Devarim, Moshe blesses the Jewish people, “May Hashem add upon you a thousandfold.” But why does he offer a finite blessing when Hashem had already promised Avraham an infinite one? Rebbe Nachman reveals that while Hashem’s blessings are limitless, we need spiritual vessels to receive them. The Keter—represented by the word “elef” (a thousand)—acts as a barrier that transforms infinite...

מבוסס על ההקדמות של ליקוטי מוהר"ן סימן כ"ד

The unique role of the special Shabbats leading to Purim and Pesach. These Shabbats help prepare the soul gradually for higher levels of purification and connection to the Infinite. Slow and hidden personal growth over time, often only noticeable in hindsight, and on the role of mitzvot—especially the red heifer—as direct connectors to God's Infinite Light. Emuna, simple faith, is the foundati...

Rebbe Nachman's teachings continue to shine with unique vibrancy due to the direct connection his followers maintain with him, allowing his light to remain alive despite his physical passing over 200 years ago. His spiritual legacy is carried forward through sincere joy, heartfelt prayer, and the ability to transform sadness into mitzvot and deeper emuna. The role of the Tzaddik, like Yosef, a...

In Parshat Matot-Masei, the Tzitz—worn on the forehead of the Kohen Gadol—represents the Keter, a spiritual crown that grants clarity and protection beyond human reach. Pinchas uses it to defeat Midyanite sorcery and uncover hidden dangers. Rebbe Nachman teaches that even today, we can activate the Tzitz-Keter through deep yearning for Hashem, drawing down His Infinite Light to overcome confusion...

The concept of Keter, described as the mind’s faculty for settling, organizing, and absorbing spiritual light in a healthy and structured way. Keter serves as a protective boundary, allowing comprehension without overwhelming the intellect. When this balance is not respected—especially by individuals with ADHD or those pushing themselves too far spiritually—confusion, burnout, or even personal har...

The three-week mourning period is a time for deep spiritual reflection, awakening yearning for the light of the Tzaddikim and the rebuilding of the Beit HaMikdash. This period aligns with the Torah obligation of remembering Amalek through the reading of Parshat Zachor before Purim, a time to erase the influence of Amalek and Haman—symbols of atheism, doubt, and internal spiritual opposition. True...

Nighttime Torah study, especially after midnight, holds profound spiritual power and is considered the highest form of learning, particularly on Friday nights in winter. This sacred time opens the all-encompassing heavenly court, offering a unique opportunity for self-judgment, prayer, and direct connection with God. Practices such as Tikkun Chatzot, mourning over the destruction of the Temple, an...

In Parshat Pinchas, the Torah describes how the Land of Israel was divided among those over the age of 20 at the time of entry—not based on those currently turning 20. Through the complex system of inheritance, where portions reverted to the names of ancestors who died in the desert, we are taught that entering the Holy Land requires confronting the Keter, the spiritual barrier that pushes us back...

In Parshat Pinchas, the Torah describes how the Land of Israel was divided among those over the age of 20 at the time of entry—not based on those currently turning 20. Through the complex system of inheritance, where portions reverted to the names of ancestors who died in the desert, we are taught that entering the Holy Land requires confronting the Keter, the spiritual barrier that pushes us back...

The half-shekel coin symbolizes spiritual reconnection and joy in mitzvah observance, especially in relation to the Mishkan and Beit Hamikdash. This donation served not only as funding but as a catalyst to activate simcha, essential for drawing down divine presence and accessing the nine chambers of spiritual perception. These chambers, formed through the intellect, are reached by performing mitzv...

The Three Weeks are a time for deep spiritual growth through the paradox of mourning with joy. Rebbe Nachman’s teachings emphasize that despite the sorrow linked to this period—especially the tragedies of the 17th of Tammuz—simcha must remain central. Maintaining joy, even in its minimal form, is essential for personal healing and national redemption. This is achieved through daily gratitude, find...

In Parshat Balak, Bilaam is tested with a divine “setback” when Hashem asks him, “Who are these people with you?”—a question that seems beneath the all-knowing God. Rebbe Nachman explains that this is a test of the Keter, the spiritual barrier that pushes a person back in order to arouse deeper desire. Bilaam fails by interpreting Hashem’s silence as disinterest: “I’m not important in Your eyes,”...

Modern distractions, particularly the internet, have severely impacted clarity of mind and spiritual focus, contributing to a decline in internal spiritual development despite external religious observance. The mind naturally seeks light and truth, but without proper guidance and prayer, it is easily diverted by vanity and confusion. Rebbe Nachman’s teachings emphasize that true spiritual healing...

The half-shekel coin symbolizes humility and shared responsibility, serving as atonement for the sin of the golden calf and reflecting the need to combine personal effort with Divine completion. Even partial spiritual progress carries deep value, as setbacks do not cancel previous effort but contribute to growth. Accessing the Infinite Light involves the dynamic tension of reaching and withdrawing...