Sichos HaRan - Class Trip with Rebbe Nachman of Breslov

In this class on Sichos HaRan 60, we learn about Rebbe Nachman's observation on the dangers of construction, unearthing gems and relevance and beauty from under the surface of an seemingly unremarkable teaching. We also discuss the importance of clear, nuanced, and balanced communication, ensuring that our well-intentioned passion does not become a stumbling block for others.  We hope you enjoy th...

In this class on Sichos HaRan 58 and 59, we learn about how to remain persistent while learning Torah, never giving up on finding our own contribution to the holy Torah. We also tackle one of the most confounding lines in Rebbe Nachman's teachings which appears to advocate ignoring one's children, exploring a completely different perspective on the tzaddik's words which reveals this teaching to ho...

In this class on Sichos HaRan 54, 55, & 56, we delve into the secret of Hashem's Creative Renewal, the way in which He never does the same thing twice, in the context of gilgullim. We also speak about the indescribability of the paradise we can feel in this world through the service of Hashem and the way in which how entrenchment in one negative trait can give us the impression that we are far rem...

In our third shiur on Sichos HaRan 52 & 53, we delve deeply into how we can merit to pick up on Hashem's hints scattered through our daily experience of our lived reality, occupying the position of "observer" and rising above our thoughts to commune with the Divine - a realm where everything simply IS. We talk about emunah and how letting go of the illusion of control can fill one's life with, wel...

In our second shiur on Sichos HaRan 52, we learn about the concept of Malchus reflecting the deepest Divine Will and how we can find Hashem's Presence within every facet of our lived experience. We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to share with family and friends! This shiur is graciously dedicated by: Anonymous - In the zechus of Dveikus, Emuna and Simcha Geula and Yeshua Prati and Klal...

In this shiur on Sichos HaRan 52, we explore the concept of "kavod" and learn what it means that Hashem's Glory is "crying out" from all things. We delve deeply into the importance of opening up to a life of opportunity and attaining "radical readiness" to allow our living in a real way to allow us to contact the ultimate Reality of Hashem's Love. We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to s...

In our 13th and final shiur on Sichos HaRan 51M, we talk about how it is possible for a person to tap into the essence of living - achieving a connection with his eternal mission and living a life of equanimity and balance. We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to share with family and friends! Sponsorships for this series are still available. Please contact us for more information! Tizkeh...

In our 12th shiur on Sichos HaRan 51L, we delve deeply into some of the foundational sources of Rebbe Nachman's remarkable encouragement, his battle against despair and eternal plea to never, ever lose hope along the treacherous journey toward closeness with the Creator. We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to share with family and friends! Sponsorships for this series are still available...

In this essential shiur on Sichos HaRan  #51K , we explore the foundation of how to withstand the temptations of the yetzer hara - rooted in the spirit of insanity - by connecting to the essential spirit of intellect that sits at the core of our humanity. We also discuss "4-7-8 breathing" and the way in which holy "ruach" can reconnect us to the awareness necessary to overcome the lowly impulses o...

In this shiur on Sichos HaRan #51I , we discuss how to reframe our inner demons, putting negative passions into perspective and celebrating our humanity instead of falling into the trap of self-loathing and negative inner messaging. We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to share with family and friends! Sponsorships for this series are still available. Please contact us for more informatio...

In this shiur on Sichos HaRan #51I, we talk about the need to seek greatness in our spiritual striving, to transcend the limitations of our current spiritual circumstances and seek the grandest possible vistas of experiential holiness and God-consciousness.  We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to share with family and friends! Sponsorships for this series are still available. Please cont...

In this shiur on Sichos HaRan  #51g , we prepare for Lag Ba'Omer with a special poem and discuss the depth of the relationship between Rebbe Shimon Bar Yochai and fire, exploring the impulse of Gevurah upon which our world is founded. We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to share with family and friends! Sponsorships for this series are still available. Please contact us for more informat...

In this shiur on Sichos HaRan #51g , we learn about fanatical irresponsibility; what it is, what it isn't, and how to live a life of balance and true pleasure - taking advantage of the most incredible deal imaginable; living the sweetest life in this world earns us eternal bliss! ASHREINU! We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to share with family and friends! Sponsorships for this series...

In this shiur on Sichos HaRan #51f, we explore the root of the dual lifestyles of simplicity and sophistication. We also discuss the importance of staying away from "old age" - a stale, hopeless, way of engaging with life and avodas Hashem, examining the way in which Rav Chaim Kanievsky zy"a embodied these remarkable traits and how we might learn from his example, to walk in his ways. We hope you...

In this foundational shiur on Sichos HaRan #51e, we delve into the concept of "Temimus U'Peshitus", wholesome authenticity and simplicity in avodas Hashem, exploring the way in which this lifestyle is the greatest of all wisdoms and enables a Jew to manifest Hashem's vision for a shining nation of healthy, joyous, and passionate individuals bound together by a mission to spread light and goodness...

In this foundational shiur on Sichos HaRan #51d, we discuss the insanity of becoming engrossed in matters of this world, and delve deeply into the relationship between action and desire in our avodas Hashem, discussing a gorgeous Midrash, a mind-blowing teaching from the Kedushas Levi, and how yiddishkeit is similar to a Little League baseball game. We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to...

In this shiur on Sichos HaRan #51c, we talk about the mistake of considering the attainment of financial status as the measure for success in this world, and the importance of using every moment of our time in constructive, productive, and Hashem-focused ways (there may or may not have been a Super Bowl rant). Ashreinu to this exalted light of essential clarity!  We hope you enjoy this shiur! Plea...

In this shiur on Sichos HaRan  #51b , we discuss the mistake of those who obsess over this-worldliness, devoting their lives to developing "the good life" in olam hazeh, often to the detriment of their true purpose, the ultimate "why?" of existence. In a tragically ironic and emblematic twist, we discuss several inventors who were killed by their own inventions - most notably the tailor whose para...

In this shiur on Sichos HaRan #51a , we analyze the first line in this foundational sicha, laying the foundation for the lessons to come by identifying the natural and unnatural forces that exert their influence on our lives and discussing the ultimate importance of allowing ourselves to be swept up by the gravitational pull of holiness and closeness to Hashem. We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please...

In this shiur on Sichos HaRan #49 and 50, we explore Rebbe Nachman's famous teaching on doctors and medicine, aiming for a balanced and nuanced approach to this strong perspective. We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to share with family and friends! Sponsorships for this series are still available. Please contact us for more information! Tizkeh l'mitzvos! EXPLORE ALL OF LPI'S LIFE-CHANG...

In this shiur on Sichos HaRan #48, we explore a foundational teaching from Reb Nosson regarding the importance of renewal and the way in which the world is founded upon a spirit of growth and hope. We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to share with family and friends! Sponsorships for this series are still available. Please contact us for more information! Tizkeh l'mitzvos! EXPLORE ALL OF...

In this shiur on Sichos HaRan #47 and 48, we focus on the need for constant reminders regarding the vanity of this world and the true meaning of life as well as bask in the warm glow of Rebbe Nachman's teaching about renewal and the need to stay away from "old-age", rather starting fresh - even multiple times a day! We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to share with family and friends! Sp...

In this shiur on Sichos HaRan  #46  and 47, we learn two incredibly fundamental teaching from the tzaddik regarding the power of our thinking and how spending time each day attempting to gain clarity into the big questions of existence can immeasurably enrich our lives and help us grow closer to Hashem. We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to share with family and friends! Sponsorships fo...

In this shiur on Sichos HaRan #44 and 45, we explore the significance of the pesukim associated with our names to say at the end of davening and the unique personality of Reb Shimon, the Rebbe's gabbai in this world - and the next! We also learn teachings from the Baal HaTanya and the Berditchover Rav on the way in which broken heartedness leads to great joy! We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please r...