Breslov Therapy

THIS CLASS IS DEDICATED TO THE LOVING MEMORY OF MOSHE BEN JULIUS AND LEAH ELISHEVA BAT NOACH. IN THE MERIT OF REBBE NACHMAN BEN FEIGA MAY THEIR SOULS BE MERGED WITH THOSE OF THE TRUE TZADDIKIM, AMEN. Jewish spiritual growth involves balancing the emotional and cosmic rhythms of the calendar, especially the interplay between months of kindness, compassion, and judgment. Rebbe Nachman’s teachings gu...

In Parshat Chukat, the Jewish people fail a crucial test just before entering the Land. Instead of responding to setbacks with patience and emunah, they lash out—complaining against the manna, Moshe, and Hashem. The copper snake Moshe raises represents the key to healing: Nechash (snake) contains Nun and Chash—the 50th Gate and silence. The light of the Keter, the highest spiritual level, can only...

Rebbe Nachman chose to be buried in Uman near the site where 30,000 Jews were massacred, revealing the deep spiritual power of that location. The impact of sin on the brain causes spiritual exile and prevents true inner clarity, even for those with Torah knowledge or material success. Simcha is essential for spiritual growth; without it, people burn out and crash. The Ketoret connects to the Infin...

The mitzvah of counting Jews through the Shekalim was examined in light of its historical risks, such as the plague in King David’s time, and its spiritual purpose in bringing atonement and unity. Alternative methods of assessment were considered to avoid triggering negative spiritual consequences. Drawing from Kabbalistic teachings, the concept of Tzachtzachot was explained as a process of yearni...

Jewish spiritual growth requires a balanced approach that integrates Torah study, personal well-being, and awareness of one’s individual limits. Drawing from historical figures like Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, the importance of humility, compassion, and focused learning was highlighted. Overzealousness in religious observance can backfire, so it is essential to grow at a sustainable pace while consta...

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Likutey Halakhot, Orach Chaim, Nefilat Apayim #4 016-7 The concepts of the half-shekel and the Ketoret highlight how joy and spiritual intention bridge the finite with the infinite light of Hashem. Mashiach will arrive unexpectedly, beyond human calculation, and his influence will stem from an inner light capable of unifying all people without force. The mitzvah of the half-shekel teaches that pro...

Geopolitical developments in Israel were framed through the lens of divine providence and Torah perspective, emphasizing the need to recognize Hashem's hand in world events and stay grounded through Torah study and prayer. The importance of prioritizing tasks despite anxiety or distraction was illustrated through stories from Rebbe Nachman, Reb Noson, and historical figures, highlighting that...

In Parshat Shelach, Hashem punishes those over the age of 20 including those who remained silent during the sin of the spies. The number 20 alludes to the Keter—the crown, the gateway to Infinite Divine Light. Rebbe Nachman teaches that setbacks at the level of Keter are tests: if we respond with yearning and emunah instead of despair, we become vessels for salvation. Those who slandered the Land...

Q+A in Breslov Perspectives #29 Rebbe Nachman's teachings emphasize maintaining joy, balance, and faith amidst geopolitical upheaval, with current tensions, particularly involving Iran, seen as spiritually significant and aligning with Midrashic prophecies about the era of Mashiach. The true battle of Gog and Magog is identified as the widespread assimilation of Jews over the past centuries, count...

Maintaining faith during crises is essential, especially when facing fear, uncertainty, or persecution, and joy through Torah and mitzvot serves as a powerful counterforce. Rebbe Nachman emphasized the importance of constantly seeking divine guidance in all areas of life, from personal decisions to religious practices, and not relying solely on rabbinic advice, which may lack the depth needed for...

This class is based on Likutey Moharan lesson 24: In Parshat Beha’alotkha, the Midrash describes five holy items hidden after the First Temple’s destruction—the Aron, Menorah, Heavenly Fire, Ruach HaKodesh, and Kruvim. These correspond to the five pathways to joy taught by Rebbe Nachman: finding good points, giving thanks, lightheartedness, hope in the future, and singing and dancing. Because exil...

Wonders, or Pele, emerge through the interface of the Keter and are activated by deep personal yearning intensified through setbacks and delays. This yearning allows access to divine joy and infinite light. Various sins—such as physical lusts, impure thoughts, and heretical ideas—create blockages that damage the nefesh, the chambers of wisdom, and the pathways of da’at, preventing understanding an...

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The infinite light of Hashem enters creation through a structured interface known as the nine chambers, which bridge the gap between divine infinity and the finite world. These chambers, tied to both spiritual perception and mathematical principles, are accessed through the mind and serve as vessels for receiving divine light. Tzaddikim, through simcha and mitzvot, can perceive this structure and...

Shavuot marks a peak in spiritual preparation, emphasizing the need for deep emuna and resilience as challenges arise during the weeks that follow. Rebbe Nachman's teachings highlight the unique power of the tzaddik to channel divine strength and guidance, offering both physical and spiritual support in this world and the next. The concept of “wonders” (pele), rooted in Kabbalah and associated...

In Parshat Nasso, the juxtaposition of the Sotah and the Nazir reveals a powerful strategy for confronting spiritual folly. The Sotah, driven by irrational desire, represents a descent into chaos. The Nazir, in contrast, takes a vow to separate, refraining from wine, impurity, and cutting his hair—actions that elevate him toward the Keter, the crown of Divine light. When faced with societal breakd...

This class is based on Likutey Moharan lesson 24: In Parshat Bamidbar, the census of the Jewish people reflects the deeper challenge of counting in a finite world while remaining connected to the Infinite. Rebbe Nachman reveals that the key to bridging this paradox—the finite and the Or Ein Sof—is the Keter, a crown-like barrier that both pushes us back and prepares us to receive Hashem’s light. L...

Likutey Halakhot, Orach Chaim, Nefilat Apayim #4 016-5 Numbers reflect divine unity, cycling from 9 to 0 to symbolize the infinite nature of the Infinite Light and the soul’s return to its source. This pattern parallels Kabbalistic teachings about the Keter, which represents both the highest level of divine will and the necessary “pushback” that allows vessels to form and receive spiritual light....

Alim LiTerufah - Letter #441c Faith, personal prayer, and connection to tzaddikim form the foundation of spiritual life and transformation. Genuine emuna opens the gates to miracles in areas such as health, relationships, and personal growth, particularly when one relies on the spiritual power of the righteous. Even unearned kindness from the Infinite Light can appear during life’s most difficult...

In Parshat Behar, the Torah outlines four types of property sales driven by financial pressure—each revealing the soul’s relationship to joy, return, and spiritual inheritance. The Jubilee year, the Yovel, corresponds to the Keter, the 50th gate, where everything lost can be restored—if one maintains simcha. The field symbolizes a place of personal connection with Hashem; the house in the field sh...

Yearning is central to Jewish spirituality, serving as the soul’s driving force toward connection with the Infinite Light. Genuine desire often emerges through challenges, which awaken deeper levels of Ratzon and open gateways to spiritual elevation beyond rational limits. These yearnings express themselves through prayer, sacrifice, and perseverance, whether in spiritual or material realms, revea...

Counting in Judaism reflects the deep connection between the physical world and the Infinite Light, with practices like the mitzvah of Shekalim revealing how even material acts can express divine unity. The number 9, central in Kabbalistic thought, represents limitation that paradoxically contains the infinite, while the concept of 0 points to the ultimate oneness of God. Rebbe Nachman teaches tha...

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 Parshat Emor speaks of the Kohen Gadol’s crown of anointing oil—his ability to serve with unwavering joy even in the face of mourning. Rebbe Nachman reveals this is the power of the Keter, the highest light, which pushes us back...

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 Likutey Halakhot, Orach Chaim, Nefilat Apayim #4 016-3 The makeup and paradox of the 9 Chambers - on the one hand they are the Light of Splendors which are above the concept of numbers and plurality, and on the other hand they are...