The Art of Spiritual Connection | Rabbi Yaakov Klein (Yichud Hahisbodedus)

In this shiur in Rav Kluger Shlita's sefer Yichud HaHisbodedus, we clarify that the consciousness of "Hineni" is an extremely high level, and that it is entirely possible that one will only be able to access this way of thinking infrequently. Still, those isolated moments have a deep impact on all of our other hisbodedus sessions and how we experience life. We also discuss the depth of Uman Rosh H...

In this shiur in Rav Kluger Shlita's sefer Yichud HaHisbodedus, we continue discussing the consciousness of "Hineini, exploring the trajectory of people who begin studying the deeper works for personal motives and are then given access to Rebbe Nachman's consciousness of "bittul" - unlocking a whole other level of their relationship with Hashem.

In this shiur in Rav Kluger Shlita's sefer Yichud HaHisbodedus, we continue discussing the consciousness of "Hineini", exploring the way in which an attitude of Bittul and Bitachon enables us to navigate the ups and downs of life with equanimity, flexibility and acceptance.

In this shiur, we continue our journey through sefer Yichud HaHisbodedus, continuing our discussion of "avdech aben amasecha", a consciousness of devoting ourselves with Hashem's "Needs" and using Hisbodedus as an opportunity to align our will with His, gaining brilliant clarity into why we do what we do.

In this shiur, we continue our journey through sefer Yichud HaHisbodedus, concluding our discussion about the inner and outer levels of a relationship and the way the external aspects fall away in a moment of true intimacy. We begin a new essay on the topic of "selfless receiving", the capacity for a recipient to catylise the giver not for his own purposes, but for the purposes of the giver. In th...

In this shiur, we continue our journey through sefer Yichud HaHisbodedus, exploring the way a tzaddik sees his student, looking past the external layers and identifying the inner spark of essence within. We speak about self-compassion and "standing in our own shoes" to see ourselves with a more elevated and evolved perspective.

In this shiur, we continue our journey through sefer Yichud HaHisbodedus, exploring the possibility of connecting to the unconditional Presence of Hashem from the unconditional spark of holiness within, looking past the "teva" to discover the Godly Essence of reality.   Music Credit: "Mevakshei Hashem" by Joey Newcomb From the album Thank You Hashem Healing Melodies #1 All rights reserved to Joey...

In this shiur, we continue our journey through sefer Yichud HaHisbodedus, exploring the implications of getting in touch with our deepest, truest identity - the values for which we would happily give up our lives - including living with a sense of calm regardless of the stormy waves on the surface, and the ability to love every Jew and every single human being by connecting the core of their ident...

In this shiur, we continue our journey through sefer Yichud HaHisbodedus, exploring the dangers of limiting ourselves by the results of personality tests like graphology, horoscopes, palm reading and the like - recognising that we can always shatter whatever label we have placed, or have had placed, on ourselves, breaking out of Egypt and rising to the revelation at Sinai.

In this shiur, we continue our journey through sefer Yichud HaHisbodedus, exploring the way our connection to Hashem runs through the mitzvos encoded into our essence, and the ability to build a relationship even with those who look, act, and think differently than us.

In this shiur, we continue our journey through sefer Yichud HaHisbodedus, exploring what it means to put external aspects of a relationship in proportion, as well as the importance of maintaining our own sense of self within the context of relationship.

In this shiur, we begin a new chapter in sefer Yichud HaHisbodedus, exploring the difference between a relationship of "chitzoniyus" and a relationship of "penimiyus" - between ourselves and other humans, and each of us and Hashem.

In this shiur, we continue our journey through chaper 6 of sefer Yichud HaHisbodedus from Rav Kluger shlita, exploring a deeper interpretation of Rashi's comment on the pasuk "Tomim tihyeh im Hashem Elokecha".

In this shiur, we continue the 6th chapter of sefer Yichud HaHisbodedus, discussing what it means to experience total acceptance by detaching from past and future and connecting ourselves fully to the present moment.

In this shiur, we conclude the 5th chapter of Rav Kluger's Yichud HaHisbodedus, stressing the importance of respecting one's unique point of connection to Hashem despite the apparently "impressive" achievements held in esteem by our society. 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 an...

In this shiur, we continue the 5th chapter of Rav Kluger's Yichud HaHisbodedus, considering the concept of "cheshbon hanefesh" and how the value of "kinnas sofrim" fits in with the self-validating consciousness of hisbodedus. 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 and friends! Ashre...

In this shiur, we continue the 5th chapter of Rav Kluger's Yichud HaHisbodedus, further exploring the energy of Hisbodedus which should be engaged with from a place of relational connection and "heimishkeit", without the need to tidy up or project some kind of image of worthiness. In those moments, Hashem just wants YOU. We hope you enjoy this class, and please remember to like, subscribe, leave a...

In this shiur, we begin the 5th chapter of Rav Kluger's Yichud HaHisbodedus, reiterating the necessity to show up for Hisbodedus with a sense of self-acceptance and essential wholeness, cherishing these intimate moments with Hashem without letting any 'smallness' get in the way.

In this episode of our series on Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger's "Yichud HaHibodedus", we conclude chapter 4, exploring the universal rule that any criticism, guidance, or teaching will be effective only when there is first a foundation of unconditional love and a sense of self-worth and validation. What kind of soil are we planting our chinuch efforts in? We hope you enjoy this class, and please rememb...

In this episode of our series on Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger's "Yichud HaHibodedus", we continue chapter 4, looking at how to approach the more challenging aspects of life with a rootedness in expansivity. 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 and friends! Ashreinu! Anachnu dor metzuya...

In this episode of our series on Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger's "Yichud HaHibodedus", we continue chapter 4, delving deeper into Hashem's investment in the relationship and the way He responds to our shortcomings by showering us with blessings in order to reinforce His Love and Desire for an deep and authentic connection with us, like a father to a struggling child. We hope you enjoy this class, and pl...

In this episode of our series on Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger's "Yichud HaHibodedus", we continue chapter 4, discovering the secret of "ratzo v'shov" and deepening our understanding of how rootedness in Hashem's unconditional love contextualises His expressions of Gevurah in an absolutely transformative way. We hope you enjoy this class, and please remember to like, subscribe, leave a comment, and help...

In this episode of our series on Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger's "Yichud HaHibodedus", we begin chapter 4, discussing the importance of tempering our intimate love affair with Hashem with the requisite element of awe, ensuring that our flame has a wick, our soul has a body, our light has a vessel. We hope you enjoy this class, and please remember to like, subscribe, leave a comment, and help us spread t...

In this episode of our series on Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger's "Yichud HaHibodedus", we complete chapter 3, exploring the depth of our relationship with Hashem that runs deeper than any turbulence on the surface; an eternal covenant of love and mutual respect. 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...