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Bnei Machshava Tova
Hosted by Rav Shlomo Katz · ENGLISH
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, info@shiratdavid.com
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69. Mazel Tov, It's Starting To Seep In
Jul 2400:43:23Tap to summarizeThe end of the sefer Bnei Machshava Tova
Transcribe →68. Do You Think We Are All Delusional Here？
Jul 2400:40:23Tap to summarizeRav 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 of spiritual growth must be recognized as truly precious—a ben aliyah, worthy of respect, appreciation, and genuine admiration. Rav Shlomo gently yet firmly reminds us that there’s no room for judgment or superficial hierarchy when souls gather with holy intent. If you ever wonder whether we're delusional dreamers, the Rebbe's words challenge us to see the true beauty in a chevra that has chosen to live for something deeper.
Transcribe →67. The Stress of Parnassah Is Dangerous For My Soul
Jul 2400:27:48Tap to summarizeRav 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 the spiritual dangers that come from letting anxiety over parnasa dominate our consciousness, urging us to bravely reclaim our inner peace and remember what our souls truly need to flourish.
Transcribe →66. Entering Paradise, Surrounded By Soul Brothers
Jul 2400:40:26Tap to summarizeBased on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'DEfrat, Israel
Transcribe →65. Don't Make It About Anything Other Than Being Together
Jul 2400:25:07Tap to summarizeThe Rebbe's guidelines for how the Chabura comes together.Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
Transcribe →64. What Happens When I Sign Up?
Jul 2400:40:09Tap to summarizeWhat happens to someone who signs up for the chabura?Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
Transcribe →63. Hashem Is Never Through With Me
Jul 2400:28:20Tap to summarizeThe sign-up sheet that the Piasetzna Chabura would sign.Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
Transcribe →62. You Already Know All About Ahava & Yirah
Jul 2400:11:34Tap to summarizeIn this short piece, we see how much the Rebbe believed in the inherent kedusha of every single yid.
Transcribe →61. Setting Time Boundaries
Jul 2400:22:59Tap to summarizeThe 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
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60. Utilizing Time (And The Danger of Wasting It)
Jul 2400:40:46Tap to summarizeRav 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 very life force. Through the fire of learning Torah and mindful living, we shield ourselves from spiritual emptiness and negativity, transforming each moment into a vessel for holiness.
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