When HaShem said “Let us make man…” (Bereishis 1:26, Bereishis) He was speaking to angelic forces He had already created (cf. Targum Yonasan, Ramban). Why did some of these angels oppose the creation of man, and why did HaShem first consult with them and then choose to ignore them? Based on 2Likutey Moharan 1. Text: Continue Reading »
Rabbi Shimshon ben Pesach Ostropoli zal (1599-1648) wrote commentaries on the kabbalistic work Ḳarnayim and on the Zohar HaKodesh. One of his most famous Divrei Torah is ‘Maamar Sod Eztba Elokim’ about the mystical aspects of the 10 Plagues in Mitzrayim. He assures blessings of success and protection from harm to all those that study Continue Reading »
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Peaceful mealtimes reflect how offerings were brought in the once and future Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Based on Likutey Halakhos, Yoreh Deah, Treyfos 2, Para. 2. Speaker: Rabbi Nasan Maimon.
The following is excerpted from the Drush of the Ben Ish Chai on Seder Birkhas haIlanos from his Pesach Haggadah. It can be downloaded and printed out. The bracha itself is on page 15 of the document. [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.breslovtorah.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/birkas-hailanos-hebrew-all-pages-to-printsmaller.pdf”]
One of the ways we repair the damage caused by the sin of Adam and Chava is to separate a portion of the dough when we make bread. When the Beis HaMikdash is standing, this portion is given to the Kohen (priest). The question is: why does Hashem entrust this task specifically to women? Some Continue Reading »
It’s the “birthday” of the world, so all of creation joins in with our tefilos. Rabbi Nachman explains how every star and blade of grass lends its power to the yearnings of Am Yisroel for a good year filled with blessings. Text: Likutey Halakhos, Yoreh Deah 2, Orlah 4, Para. 27. Speaker: Rabbi Nasan Maimon.
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov explains how observing the Torah law of not wearing leather shoes on Tisha B’Av brings a person tremendous spiritual repair and light. Text: Likutey Halakhos, Even HaEzer, Yibum 3, Paragraph 10 Mid. to End. Speaker: Rabbi Nasan Maimon. (Photo: Chalitza Shoe, 19th Century)
Mastering time, day by day, hour by hour, connects us to the Source of All Strength. Rabbi Nasan Maimon delivers encouragement and solid, practical tips on how this can be done, especially during the Three Weeks. Remembering the Past Empowers the Present