Bnei Machshava Tova
Diving into the essays by Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira, in which the establishment of a “conscious community” is promoted and aimed at attaining spiritual growth.
Why is there a need for a “conscious community”? Could the individual not achieve this aim on his own? R. Kalonymus insists that belonging to a chavura is a precondition for self-improvement and chasidic service: “That which can be achieved by the group cannot by any means be achieved by the individual.”
The group is open to anyone seeking to draw close to God – people who have had enough of their mundane, contemptible lives of “lowly spirit”; people who are ready for uncompromising psychological and spiritual exertion.
The shiur was recorded at Shirat David (Efrat,Israel). To learn more about Shirat David and various learning opportunities:
www.shiratdavid.com, [email protected]
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- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 69
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
69. Mazel Tov, It's Starting To Seep In
The end of the sefer Bnei Machshava Tova
68. Do You Think We Are All Delusional Here？
Rav Shlomo Katz explores the Piasetzner Rebbe's profound guidance for how we should view and honor each other within our sacred chabura. The Rebbe emphasizes that anyone who has committed to the path…
67. The Stress of Parnassah Is Dangerous For My Soul
Rav Shlomo Katz, through the words of The Piaseczner Rebbe, illuminates the delicate balance between making necessary efforts (hishtadlut) and fully trusting Hashem (bitachon). He gently warns us of …
66. Entering Paradise, Surrounded By Soul Brothers
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D
Efrat, Israel
65. Don't Make It About Anything Other Than Being Together
The Rebbe's guidelines for how the Chabura comes together.
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
64. What Happens When I Sign Up?
What happens to someone who signs up for the chabura?
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
63. Hashem Is Never Through With Me
The sign-up sheet that the Piasetzna Chabura would sign.
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
62. You Already Know All About Ahava & Yirah
In this short piece, we see how much the Rebbe believed in the inherent kedusha of every single yid.
61. Setting Time Boundaries
The secret of utilizing the preciousness of time, according to the Aish Kodesh.
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
60. Utilizing Time (And The Danger of Wasting It)
Rav Shlomo Katz, through the teachings of The Piaseczner Rebbe, lovingly urges us to treasure our days and hours, warning that the casual wasting of time is akin to losing a precious piece of our ver…
59. A Piaseczna Menu of Learning
A healthy diet of learning, as prescribed by Reb Klonymus Kalman Shapira HY'D, the Aish Kodesh
58. Consistency Is Not A Luxury. It's A Must
The Piasetzner Rebbe's teaching on the beauty, depth, and necessity of consistency in one's life.
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
57. Is It Anger Which Resides At The Root of My Anger?
Can anger ever be fully uprooted, or does its seed hide deeper within us than we realize?
In this penetrating teaching from Bnei Machshava Tova, Rav Shlomo Katz leads us into the profound root-work pr…
56. How Did I Become So Separate？
Ever feel like you have completely separated yourself from the camp of Shechina?
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
55. Being Shocked Over The Things You Say Or Don't Say
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
54. Pesukei Dezimra: Finding Out Who You Are
When was the last time Pesukei Dezimra revealed to you who you truly are?
Rav Shlomo Katz guides us deep beneath the surface of our morning prayers. Far beyond simply reciting Psalms, Pesukei Dezimra …
53. How To Relearn This Sefer
Now that we have concluded the learning of the actual book, how does one go back and learn this Sefer?
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D
Efrat, Israel
52. Let Me Acquaint You With You
The Piasetzner Rebbe's instructions on how to listen to yourself and identify crucial signs on the way.
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
51. It's A Family Business
Do you strive to do holy acts, or are you becoming a holy person?
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
50. LSD & Talking Business on Shabbos
Can a spiritual high sparked by music or chemicals truly transform us, or is it just another fleeting illusion? How do we know when an experience is authentically real and rooted in emes?
In this Bnei…