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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49. Did You Doubt This Past Kabbalat Shabbos?
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
48. Crying While Dancing, Dancing While Crying
Can a tear fall in the middle of joy? Can a smile rise up from the center of pain?
Rav Shlomo Katz brings us to the heart of Chassidus, the place where opposites meet and dissolve in truth. A niggun b…
47. Abba, I Just Want To Be Close
The crying that comes forth during a niggun is a cry that has no words but says so much.
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
46. Talking To Hashem Through The Notes of The Niggun
The soul's ability to speak to Hashem through the niggun.
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
45. The Mystery of a Niggun
What is a niggun? Is it just melody or is it the soul itself, whispering where words can’t follow?
In this wondrous teaching, Rav Shlomo Katz opens the Piaseczner Rebbe’s heart as he unveils the myste…
44. Music Can Elevate As Well As Blemish The Soul
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
43. The Role of A Niggun
There are truths that the mouth cannot say, but the soul still longs to sing.
Rav Shlomo Katz leads us into the Piaseczner Rebbe’s deep understanding of niggun—not just as melody, but as the voice of …
42. Paying The Debt Over The Gift of Life
If Hashem gave you another breath this morning, what will you do with it?
In this culminating teaching on Chapter 17 of Bnei Machshava Tova, Rav Shlomo Katz brings us into the heart of the Rebbe’s pie…
41. What Impresses You?
Rav Shlomo Katz guides us into a piercing question from the Piaseczner Rebbe: What actually impresses you? In a world that exalts brilliance, spectacle, and flash, this teaching unveils the subtle po…
40. The Snake's Poisonous Reach Today
In this piercing teaching on Chapter 17 of Bnei Machshava Tova, Rav Shlomo Katz guides us through the Piaseczner Rebbe’s radical critique of our modern relationship to knowledge. Why is it that the m…
39. Today's Illusion of Non-Boredom
What would the Piasetnzer Rebbe feel about iPhones today?
torah, piasetnza, shlomo katz, aish kodesh, spirituality, jewish, jew, Israel, kol, baal shem tov
38. Remembering what is Right and Beautiful In This World
Rav Shlomo Katz brings us into the gentle yet powerful guidance of the holy Piaseczner Rebbe, Rav Klonymus Kalman Shapira Hy"d. The Rebbe lovingly challenges us to rediscover our inner voice, urging …
37. Authentic Soul Expression
from the teachings of Reb Klonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D
bnei machshava tova, piasetzna, shlomo katz, shirat david, efrat, chassidut, chassidus, jew, judaism, jerusalem
36. Is It Possible To Be A Tamim Businessman?
Rav Shlomo Katz delves into the profound teachings of Rav Klonymus Kalman Shapira Hy"d, exploring what it means to live with true wholeheartedness—tamimut—in the complex world of business. Drawing up…
35. Growing Like A Plant
Bnei Machshava Tova, R Klonymus Kalman Shapiro Hy'd
Efrat, 2017
torah, aish kodesh, piasetzna, bnei machshava tova, chassidut, chassidus, efrat, carlebach, shlomo katz
34. Loyalty to the Pure and Simple You
How does one remain loyal to the simple and pure version of himself?
torah, bible, piasetzna, shoa, chassidut, chassidus, aish kodesh, shlomo katz, carlebach, breslov
33. What Blocks the Revelation of my Soul?
Based on the profound teachings of R' Klonymus Kalman Shapiro Hy'd, this class delves deeply into understanding the barriers that prevent the soul from fully revealing itself. Rav Shlomo Katz guides …
32. Visualizing the Furnace
Based on the teachings of R' Klonymus Kalman Shapira HY'D
31. You Would Give Your Life For G-d, Trust Me
Based on the teachings of R' Klonymus Kalman Shapira HY'D
30. Inviting Awareness
Based on the teachings of R' Klonymus Kalman Shapira HY'D