Reb Leibish Hundert Weekly

This week, we’re diving into Page 49 of the Siman Yud, specifically looking at Rebbe Nachman’s  Torah 33 . We’ve all had those moments where we feel totally disconnected—maybe you're stuck in a boring business deal, grinding through a 45-minute bus ride in the heat, or even just scrolling through your phone at 3 AM feeling like you should be doing something "holier." The big takeaway...

We’re looking at a fascinating Gemara in Menachos 99b this week that asks a pretty relatable question: How much Torah do you actually have to learn to count as "continually" connected? Is saying the Shema in the morning and at night enough to hit the mark? The conversation gets into what we call the "Yitro Revolution." We talk about why the ego—the constant need to be the &quot...

Hitbodedut. Recorded Jan 27, 2026.

Recorded Jan 25, 2026.

Reb Shlomo Carlebach wasn't performing — he was remembering out loud. In this shiur, Rav Leibish Hundert reflects on Shlomo Carlebach’s way of opening the heart through song, simplicity, and emotional honesty. Not stories about Carlebach, but an entry point into his inner avodah — how a niggun bypasses the mind, how brokenness becomes warmth, and how a Jew can return without speeches or explan...

Gut shabbos!

If you’re waiting to “feel inspired” before you do hisbodedus, you’ll never start. This is a Hisbodedus Series shiur from Rav Leibish Hundert on what it looks like to actually show up—day after day—and speak honestly to Hashem from wherever you are right now. Not the version of you that’s calm, clear, and spiritually “on,” but the version dealing with pressure, distraction, resistance, and noise....

Purim isn’t about clarity—it’s about loyalty when clarity disappears. In this shiur, Rav Leibish explores how Hashem is most present דווקא when events feel random, upside-down, and emotionally confusing. Through the Megillah, hiddenness, and inner עבודה, he reframes Purim as training for real life: staying connected when you don’t see the plan, don’t feel inspired, and don’t understand what’s happ...

When the soul feels constricted, the avodah becomes quieter — and more real. In this Meshiv Nafshi shiur , Rav Leibish Hundert explores the inner experience of exile and the spiritual work that emerges specifically from constriction, confusion, and hiddenness. Rather than focusing on open miracles or dramatic redemption, this shiur turns inward — toward the avodah of remaining connected when clari...

The beginning of redemption is almost invisible — and that’s the point. In this Meshiv Nafshi–style shiur on Parshas Shemos , Rav Leibish Hundert guides us into the inner world of exile: a place where clarity is lost, Hashem feels hidden, and the soul is tested not through greatness, but through endurance. This parsha is not only about Mitzrayim — it is about what happens inside a person when iden...

Faith isn't a feeling; it’s a vessel. Rav Leibish Hundert explores the core of  Maimar Ha'emuna , teaching that true connection with Hashem often begins at "wit's end." From the example of Avraham Avinu to the "Shabbos of spiritual darkness," learn how to practice  hisbodedus  by stripping away the intellect and simply receiving the Divine presence. Recorded Jan 6,...

Gut Purim! Recorded Jan 5, 2026.

Good shabbos!

From Meshiv Nafshi.

Happy Chanukah!

A freilichin Chanukah! #jewish #jewishholiday #hanukah

Gut Purim! Recorded Dec 1, 2025

Gut Purim! Recorded December 8, 2025.

Good shabbos!

Rav Leibish opens a deep teaching on Hisbodedus through the lens of Kislev, Hanukkah, and the Kabbalistic idea of moving from “the end” into renewal. In this shiur he explores how nighttime, sleep, and circular awareness reveal a gentler, more intuitive path to connecting with Hashem — one that goes beyond linear thinking and into the heart of personal prayer. Drawing from the ancient sefer and th...

A powerful teaching from Meshiv Nafshi on the deepest paradox in avodas Hashem: Why what feels like a fall is often the beginning of real growth. Drawing from Reb Nosson and the teachings of the tzaddikim, Rav Leibish explains how “you’re not stuck — you’re upgrading,” and why frustration, confusion, and dissatisfaction can signal your next spiritual level. With stories, examples, and relatable li...

A gentle, luminous dive into the Torah of sleep, circles, and hidden light. In this week’s chaburah, Rav Leibish opens the teachings of Rav Shlomo Carlebach and the Kabbalists on Kislev, Hanukkah, and the deeper meaning of nighttime consciousness . He explores why Hanukkah is the one chag rooted in darkness, how the circle energy of this month transcends linear thinking, and why the Kabbalah sees...

A brand new chaburah based on the sefer of Rav Avraham Kluger (Beit Shemesh) on the famous teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. Recorded Nov 18, 2025. Originally only 1-minute was uploaded-- this is the full version. #breslov #torah #jewishwisdom #mindfulness

In this week’s Shlomo Carlebach chaburah , Rav Leibish Hundert of Yeshivat Simchas Shlomo takes us on a soulful journey through achdus (oneness), joy, and the life-energy that flows from real davening . With stories of Reb Shlomo, laughter, and Breslov depth, he shows how true prayer and friendship can awaken the heart and make Torah come alive. Recorded Nov 16, 2025. ▶️ Watch Reb Leibish chaburah...

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