About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges of spreading Rebbe Nachman's teachings amidst opposition and personal struggles, highlighting the importance of persistence in spiritual work.
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN SPONSORED BY AVRAHAM BEN RACHEL AND FAMILY - IN THE MERIT OF REBBE NACHMAN BEN FEIGA MAY THEY MERIT TO MUCH SUCCESS BOTH IN SPIRTUAL AND PHYSICAL MATTERS, ONLY HAVING TRUE SIMCHA THROUGHOUT LIFE, AMEN. Describes the difficulty of publishing and spreading the teachings of Rebbe Nachman despite strong opposition and personal weakness, emphasizing persistence in avodat Hashem even under pressure. Severe poverty among Breslover chassidim in Jerusalem during 1942 illustrates this struggle, including an account of Reb Laizer, who wished to donate his inheritance to support the Breslov yeshiva but was dissuaded by others. The verse in Book of Nehemiah describing weakened builders carrying heavy loads parallels this reality, reflecting how spiritual work often feels exhausting and obstructed. Even so, simple acts of tefillah, yearning, and devotion continue to build enduring spiritual structures, showing that steady effort—no matter how small—ultimately overcomes obstacles and brings lasting growth.This class is based on Likutey Moharan lesson 24.For more on this lesson: …
Topics covered
- publishing
- spirituality
- Breslov teachings
- opposition
- persistence
- poverty
- tefillah
- devotion
Keywords
- Rebbe Nachman
- Breslover chassidim
- avodat Hashem
- Likutey Moharan
- spiritual growth
Sponsors
Avraham Ben Rachel and Family
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Book of Nehemiah
Places: Jerusalem
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