Yaakov Klein

Sichos HaRan - Class Trip with Rebbe Nachman of Breslov

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Yaakov Klein is a lecturer, musician, and the author of Sparks from Berditchov and The Story of Our Lives (Feldheim). He lives in London with his wife Shira and their two beautiful children, where he serves as the founding director of Eilecha.

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Yaakov Klein

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Class Trip with Rebbe Nachman #8: Stop Being Haunted by the Horse in the Pump(SH #5.4-6) 16.02.2021 1:00:56

In this shiur on Sichos HaRan #5 (continuation)and #6 , we begin by concluding our study of Sichah #5 , discussing the concepts of "Yeish Mei'Ayin" and the source of holy and unholy innovations. The rest of the shiur is devoted to an in-depth exploration of Rebbe Nachman's classic lesson about the yetzer hara's delusions as well as the tzaddik's lesser-known tale of "The Pump". We hope you enj...

Class Trip with Rebbe Nachman #7: Make A L'chaim with your Yiras Shomayim!(SH #5.3) 09.02.2021 59:23

In this shiur on Sichos HaRan #5 (continuation) we continue our exploration of the three levels of Yisras Shomayim, exploring the Baal HaTanya's exceedingly deep definition of "Yiras HaRomemus" as well as identifying fine distinctions between the definitions of the three levels found in the teachings of the Ramchal, Kedushas Levi, Baal HaTanya, and Bas Ayin. Finally, we discuss why, unlike many of...

Class Trip with Rebbe Nachman #6: Three Levels of Yiras Shomayim (SH #5.2) 02.02.2021 56:12

In this shiur on Sichos HaRan #5 (continuation) we revisit the distinction between a "rational" approach to yiddishkeit and the more "mystical" approach, rooted in the revelatory teachings of Kabbalah in addition to examining the three levels of Yiras Shomayim, "Yiras Ha'Oneish", "Yiras Cheit", and "Yiras HaRomemus", and discuss the distinction between the way these levels are defined by the Ramch...

Class Trip with Rebbe Nachman #5: From "Unmoved Mover" to a Reciprocal Relationship (SH #3-5.1) 26.01.2021 56:30

In this shiur on Sichos HaRan #4&5, we explore two seemingly contradictory teachings from Rebbe Nachman on the impact of wealth on one's avodas Hashem, and present two possible resolutions. In addition, we begin our study of Sichos HaRan 5, laying the foundation of understanding Rebbe Nachman's aversion to works of philosophical speculation, rooted in his rejection of an impersonal "Unmoved Mover"...

Class Trip with Rebbe Nachman #4: Breslover Chassidus and The Pulsating Middle Ground (SH #3-4) 21.01.2021 56:44

In this foundational shiur on Sichos HaRan #3 & 4, we explore the universal message of Breslover Chassidus and the manner in which Rebbe Nachman's corpus relates to every facet of the human experience, containing both ultimate chizzuk as well as ultimate mussar to keep us ever striving to grow closer to our Father in heaven. We talk about Reb Nosson's Likutei Tefillos and why it is such a uniquely...

Class Trip with Rebbe Nachman #3: What Do We Really Know about Hashem's Mercy?(SH #3) 21.01.2021 56:30

In this foundational shiur on Sichos HaRan #3, we explore the concept of the tzaddik's "eino yodeah", the loftiest level of his awareness, and how that translates into his compulsion to grant radical encouragement to even the greatest sinners. 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...

Class Trip with Rebbe Nachman #2: Don't Let Your Yiddishkeit Kill You (SH #2) 21.01.2021 1:00:37

Class Trip with Rebbe Nachman #1: The Inexpressible Intimacy of a Passionate Yiddishkeit (SH #1) 21.01.2021 58:58

The Lost Princess Initiative is excited to present the first installment in a brand-new series - "Class Trip with Rebbe Nachman of Breslov - Sefer Sichos HaRan", led by R' Yaakov Klein. In this foundational shiur on Sichos HaRan #1 , we explore the secret of "Ki Ani Yadaati", the personal relationship with our Father in heaven yiddishkeit is intended to foster. Using teachings from the Berditchov...