R' Yaakov Klein/Eilecha

Picking up our series in Kesser Shem Tov, which we began last year as an erev Shabbos shiur (find the first seven episodes here: https://soundcloud.com/yaakov-klein/sets/foundations-of-chassidus-sefer), we explore #23 - about finding Hashem in Torah study and our everyday interactions, #24 - about general and specific reframing of difficult circumstances, and #25 - about how the interruption of To...

In this shiur, we continue our exploration of Lecha Dodi, exploring the concept of "geulah pratis" and what it might mean for us to experience Shabbos as a taste of redemption.

Living The Good Life (The Inner Dimension Of Shabbos #44) by R' Yaakov Klein/Eilecha

Nothing Natural About Nature (The Inner Dimension of Shabbos #43) by R' Yaakov Klein/Eilecha

In the tenth episode of our series on sefer Yichud HaHisbodedus, we continue chapter two, exploring one final dynamic element in the relationship between a tzeddakah collector and his benefactor, an element that shifts the relationship entirely. We hope you enjoy this class, and please remember to like, subscribe, leave a comment, and help us spread these life-giving messages by sharing with famil...

In our third and final class on Sichos HaRan 96, we learn about the task of the tzaddikim, clarifying the dramatic differences between the Christian conception of "Grace" and the Breslover focus on Hashem's Unconditional Love for each Jew, as well as the nature of it' focus on connection to "the Tzaddik Emes." We hope you enjoy! Please consider liking this track, subscribing to the channel, leavin...

In this "bonus" class as part of our Sichos HaRan series, we take a look at an incredible teaching from the Ramchal in sefer Adir BaMarom, where the tzaddik explains the Kabbalistic understanding for why it is that cats chase mice, and why although some mice are indeed caught by the cat, others are able to elude it. We hope you enjoy! Please consider liking this track, subscribing to the channel,...

The Key to Authentic Relationships (Yichud HaHisbodedus #9) by R' Yaakov Klein/Eilecha

In the eighth episode in our series on Yichud HaHisbodedus, we discover an exception to the rule of easing in to Hisbodedus in an orderly way - those moments when we are in so much pain that we just jump right into the thick of things. We also explore a beautiful teaching from the Piacezner Rebbe zy"a about the inherent experience of Hashem our souls already have, without need to intellectual "pro...

In this shiur delivered to parents of "teens in crisis" (souls in pain), we explored two remarkable teachings about the unique nature of the souls that would be descending in the generation before the final redemption - "neshamos shel Olam HaTohu". [None of what is shared here does anything to ch"v minimize the agony of everyone affected by the pain these children feel. Nor does it suggest that ev...

In the seventh episode in our series on Yichud HaHisbodedus, we further explore the dynamic of moments spent with Hashem, discovering the awesome sweetness and "nachas" of basking in Hashem's undivided attention, care, concern, and adoration. We hope you enjoy this class, and please remember to like, subscribe, leave a comment, and help us spread these life-giving messages by sharing with family a...

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we complete Rav Kluger's first essay on Lecha Dodi, exploring the way Hashem rectifies the vessels of our physical reality and then fills them with spiritual energy, bringing us from exile to redemption, from loneliness to a state of existential betrothal. SOURCE SHEETS: drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folder…zq5I9O4BilE9XSFg We hope you enj...

In our second class on Sichos HaRan 96, we explore the way in which the tzaddik is able to construct worlds of unity and coherence from behind the veil of his opponent's verbal abuse, seeing these attacks in a deeper way. We hope you enjoy! Please consider liking this track, subscribing to the channel, leaving a comment, and sharing this shiur with family and friends! Let's increase the light of g...

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we explore the unique ability of our generation's Jews to begin the work of reaching out beyond our communal boundaries for the purpose of fulfilling our role as the "priesthood sect" of humanity - the firstborn child in our human family whose role is to guide, nurture, instruct, and clarify paths toward a brighter future for all of cre...

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we explore the unique ability of our generation's Jews to begin the work of reaching out beyond our communal boundaries for the purpose of fulfilling our role as the "priesthood sect" of humanity - the firstborn child in our human family whose role is to guide, nurture, instruct, and clarify paths toward a brighter future for all of cre...

In the fifth episode of our series on "Yichud HaHisbodedus", we discuss the consciousness with which a Jew should enter the space of Hisbodedus, hearing within one's heart and soul the echo of Hashem's excitement the a Jew has approached to spend time with Him - "Tov Shebata, thank you for coming!" - and the way this expansive consciousness will enable him to address every other aspect of the sess...

In this class on Sichos HaRan 96, we delve deeply into the concept of "sitting with discomfort", tapping into an experience of Olam Haba - the sense that we needn't run to immediately satisfy our physical desires in a frenzied pursuit of sensation. We hope you enjoy! Please consider liking this track, subscribing to the channel, leaving a comment, and sharing this shiur with family and friends! Le...

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we contend with the assertion of radical non-dualists (also called "neo-advaitists") that because "everything is Hashem", everything is already perfect and there is no purpose underlying the human experience. While validating the premise of their philosophy, we explore how the penimiyus haTorah sees the reality og "Ein Od Milvado" in a...

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we explore the connection between redemption and the "romantic" relationship between Hashem and am Yisrael. SOURCE SHEETS: drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folder…zq5I9O4BilE9XSFg We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to share with family and friends! TO SUBSCRIBE TO EILECHA CONTENT AND FOR UPDATES ON EVENTS AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES...

In this class on Sichos HaRan 94, 95 we explore the concept of a "name", and the way we can merit to manifest our national illumination in the world. We hope you enjoy! Please consider liking this track, subscribing to the channel, leaving a comment, and sharing this shiur with family and friends! Let's increase the light of geulah together! Ashreinu! SOURCE SHEETS CAN BE FOUND HERE: drive.google....

In the fourth episode of our series on "Yichud HaHisbodedus", we delve deeply into the love Hashem has for the Jewish nation, a love based on "cheishek" - a desire that can't necessarily be explained, a bond that is inherent and unconditional. Perhaps the central concept in the entire corpus of Tanach, this realization sits at the core of hisbodedus (personal prayer) and the approach taken by Rav...

In the third episode of our series on sefer Yichud HaHisbodedus, we complete the author's introduction, further clarifying what we will be"H gain from our study of this unique and transformative work. Along the way, we gain a deeper understanding of the uniqueness of hisbodedus (spontaneous and original conversation with Hashem) and its relevance to our time, in addition to the way in which our ge...

20 views Apr 8, 2024 In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we explore the meaning of "Shechinta b'Galusa", the "exile of the Shechinah" and how the redemption of Hashem's Immanent Presence relies on the way we look upon the world. Using the strange mysteries of quantum mechanics as an example of how conscious observation can change the nature of reality, we discover the way...

In this class on Likutei Moharan 106, we explore a beautiful teaching about how we can encourage ourselves to move from the tunnel-visioned experience of constricted consciousness toward a more faith-oriented experience of expansive consciousness.

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we begin our journey into the wondrous universe of Lecha Dodi, examining various features of this beautiful tefilla. SOURCE SHEETS: drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folder…zq5I9O4BilE9XSFg We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to share with family and friends! TO SUBSCRIBE TO EILECHA CONTENT AND FOR UPDATES ON EVENTS AND LEARNING OPPO...