Hachsharas Ha'avreichim Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/hachsharas-haavreichim Join Rav Shlomo Katz and the Shirat David community for deep, practical insights from the Piaseczna Rebbe’s transformative work, "Hachsharas Ha'Avreichim." Each episode offers wisdom on mindfulness, authentic spirituality, and nurturing a heartfelt relationship with Hashem. © 2025 Rav Shlomo Katz 3d44830d-5583-5d37-adfc-96c0469b03c3 no en Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:54:19 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:11:13 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/h6yuB-jR2Akr2MFM3tdyZCJBhIdb7v0lXTXAeY56ObI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNmE4/MDI2NWZjMDAzOGM4/ZjJiYzUyYjQ5NWMw/ZmE0Yy5qcGc.jpg Hachsharas Ha'avreichim episodic Rav Shlomo Katz Join Rav Shlomo Katz and the Shirat David community for deep, practical insights from the Piaseczna Rebbe’s transformative work, "Hachsharas Ha'Avreichim." Each episode offers wisdom on mindfulness, authentic spirituality, and nurturing a heartfelt relationship with Hashem. Join Rav Shlomo Katz and the Shirat David community for deep, practical insights from the Piaseczna Rebbe’s transformative work, "Hachsharas Ha'Avreichim." Each episode offers wisdom on mindfulness, authentic spirituality, and nurturing a heartfelt relationship with Hashem.. marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism Rav Shlomo Katz No No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (74) | Becoming An Emotional and Sensitive Servant of G-d 74 74 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (74) | Becoming An Emotional and Sensitive Servant of G-d full a99ae6ba-cc29-4dbb-9774-1d88232491b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c3e4ed8 Based on the 9th chapter of the Piasetzner Rebbe's Hachsharas Ha'avreichim, we are reminded of the initial purpose of the Ba'al Shem Tov's besora to the world.

]]> Based on the 9th chapter of the Piasetzner Rebbe's Hachsharas Ha'avreichim, we are reminded of the initial purpose of the Ba'al Shem Tov's besora to the world.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:05:48 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2360 Based on the 9th chapter of the Piasetzner Rebbe's Hachsharas Ha'avreichim, we are reminded of the initial purpose of the Ba'al Shem Tov's besora to the world.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (73) | Heaven and Earth 73 73 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (73) | Heaven and Earth full a37f98fe-dc77-4208-8485-191370967719 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b02a34a The distance from heaven to earth is 500 years. You don't reach heaven in one step.

]]> The distance from heaven to earth is 500 years. You don't reach heaven in one step.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:03:18 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2206 The distance from heaven to earth is 500 years. You don't reach heaven in one step.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (72) | The Possible Simcha from Pizza 72 72 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (72) | The Possible Simcha from Pizza full 4617ae65-c265-40ef-9059-ffb4492cf48f https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d8c0c62 The Rebbe believed in our incredible power of visualization, through which our own souls become revealed to us. It can even start with Pizza.

]]> The Rebbe believed in our incredible power of visualization, through which our own souls become revealed to us. It can even start with Pizza.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:02:05 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2657 The Rebbe believed in our incredible power of visualization, through which our own souls become revealed to us. It can even start with Pizza.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (71) | It Was Hashem Who Decided I Am Filled With Holiness 71 71 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (71) | It Was Hashem Who Decided I Am Filled With Holiness full 42121293-c805-468b-8d82-ae650d3eab94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8f9b195 It was Hashem's decision that we are holy. Once I operate from there, my day, my life, my experience of being in this world is so much more meaningful and pleasurable.

]]> It was Hashem's decision that we are holy. Once I operate from there, my day, my life, my experience of being in this world is so much more meaningful and pleasurable.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:00:43 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2202 It was Hashem's decision that we are holy. Once I operate from there, my day, my life, my experience of being in this world is so much more meaningful and pleasurable.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (70) | How Did the Yetzer Hara Become So Overrated? 70 70 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (70) | How Did the Yetzer Hara Become So Overrated? full 355fbde3-6f38-442d-91c6-459675a7be36 https://share.transistor.fm/s/085b06c3 An essential piece of Torah, based on the fundamentals of the Ba'al Shem Tov.

]]> An essential piece of Torah, based on the fundamentals of the Ba'al Shem Tov.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:58:34 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2280 An essential piece of Torah, based on the fundamentals of the Ba'al Shem Tov.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (69) | It Starts from the Body 69 69 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (69) | It Starts from the Body full 3d6a289b-def7-47e4-b0f2-4d68ca0e14fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/61827ecd As we began the 9th chapter of הכשרת האברכים, we see how the Rebbe guides us to learn the basic fundamentals of becoming a chassid, and it's not necessarily what we think.

]]> As we began the 9th chapter of הכשרת האברכים, we see how the Rebbe guides us to learn the basic fundamentals of becoming a chassid, and it's not necessarily what we think.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:56:32 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2058 As we began the 9th chapter of הכשרת האברכים, we see how the Rebbe guides us to learn the basic fundamentals of becoming a chassid, and it's not necessarily what we think.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (68) | Detecting Healthy and Real Emotions 68 68 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (68) | Detecting Healthy and Real Emotions full ef434a2b-8ad0-4772-bd75-9db6f141339e https://share.transistor.fm/s/22256f8e How does one know if their joy, bliss, and emotions are coming from a healthy place?

]]> How does one know if their joy, bliss, and emotions are coming from a healthy place?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:54:35 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2815 How does one know if their joy, bliss, and emotions are coming from a healthy place?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (67) | The Last Few Moments 67 67 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (67) | The Last Few Moments full 6a9a9349-4221-4226-83c8-1ccca99094dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa02e16c Based on the Zohar Hakadosh, we learn what happens to a person who engages with the shechina while still alive, in this world.

]]> Based on the Zohar Hakadosh, we learn what happens to a person who engages with the shechina while still alive, in this world.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:53:29 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2679 Based on the Zohar Hakadosh, we learn what happens to a person who engages with the shechina while still alive, in this world.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (66) | A Quite Intense Piasetzner Visualization 66 66 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (66) | A Quite Intense Piasetzner Visualization full 083769b9-72ae-466b-991f-ec9b289b5071 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3d896e8 That person, that tired and old person who finds themselves on their deathbed, looking back at all the what if's in life, and doesn't even have the strength to work on themselves. 

BH, that is not us, but what do we do with such imagery?

]]> That person, that tired and old person who finds themselves on their deathbed, looking back at all the what if's in life, and doesn't even have the strength to work on themselves. 

BH, that is not us, but what do we do with such imagery?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:52:19 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2107 That person, that tired and old person who finds themselves on their deathbed, looking back at all the what if's in life, and doesn't even have the strength to work on themselves. 

BH, that is not us, but what do we do with such imagery?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (65) | A Piasetzner Wake Up Call 65 65 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (65) | A Piasetzner Wake Up Call full 2c5af9a5-4522-4d75-b606-c677d310c764 https://share.transistor.fm/s/06ab336a The Rebbe continues to offer a visualization of the days nearing one departure from this world, and all it can offer.

]]> The Rebbe continues to offer a visualization of the days nearing one departure from this world, and all it can offer.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:50:41 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2900 The Rebbe continues to offer a visualization of the days nearing one departure from this world, and all it can offer.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (64) | Wise Preventative Medicine 64 64 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (64) | Wise Preventative Medicine full cae70227-3d74-499e-bcb0-9e25c159edc8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ff4a15b As we begin the 8th chapter of הכשרת האברכים, the Rebbe gives us pearls of wisdom as to how to combat the evil inclination.

]]> As we begin the 8th chapter of הכשרת האברכים, the Rebbe gives us pearls of wisdom as to how to combat the evil inclination.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:49:48 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2695 As we begin the 8th chapter of הכשרת האברכים, the Rebbe gives us pearls of wisdom as to how to combat the evil inclination.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (63) | We Left Egypt Dancing 63 63 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (63) | We Left Egypt Dancing full 5301567e-5ecf-4dc3-8644-90a449084458 https://share.transistor.fm/s/107b5d12 The details we fill in describing leaving Egypt bring a much broader picture to our daily memory and experience of leaving Mitzrayim.

]]> The details we fill in describing leaving Egypt bring a much broader picture to our daily memory and experience of leaving Mitzrayim.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:48:27 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 1579 The details we fill in describing leaving Egypt bring a much broader picture to our daily memory and experience of leaving Mitzrayim.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (62) | Our Children's Challenging Questions 62 62 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (62) | Our Children's Challenging Questions full a3b44364-d3c1-4b79-bb14-39bb3d0a6824 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3afa991 A conversation which took place in a household of a Jewish family, while still in Egypt, hearing about the redemption soon to come.

]]> A conversation which took place in a household of a Jewish family, while still in Egypt, hearing about the redemption soon to come.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:47:32 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2052 A conversation which took place in a household of a Jewish family, while still in Egypt, hearing about the redemption soon to come.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (61) | With a Broken Spirit, Emuna Suffers 61 61 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (61) | With a Broken Spirit, Emuna Suffers full eca39e21-2cd8-46e0-93cc-69156938bf07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31cbe713 Why weren't Am Yisrael able to believe Moshe Rabbeinu when he began to share with them redemption news?

]]> Why weren't Am Yisrael able to believe Moshe Rabbeinu when he began to share with them redemption news?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:45:51 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2088 Why weren't Am Yisrael able to believe Moshe Rabbeinu when he began to share with them redemption news?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (60) | A Much Deeper Zecher of Yetzias Mitzrayim 60 60 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (60) | A Much Deeper Zecher of Yetzias Mitzrayim full 1f3a4af6-019c-4502-b2c2-12b803e2b10d https://share.transistor.fm/s/64c816c4 Delving into the depths of the broken heart yid, who experienced the full picture of darkness while being a slave in Egypt.

]]> Delving into the depths of the broken heart yid, who experienced the full picture of darkness while being a slave in Egypt.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:44:12 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2210 Delving into the depths of the broken heart yid, who experienced the full picture of darkness while being a slave in Egypt.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hacsharas Ha'avreichim (59) | Moving Into Your Learning 59 59 Hacsharas Ha'avreichim (59) | Moving Into Your Learning full e32392da-fa15-42c9-b8f9-b0bf7ac6cb1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f16524f There is a lot that the Torah says, and there is a lot that the Torah doesn't say. There is a lot that the Medrash says, and there is a lot that the Medrash doesn't say. When I move into what else may have occurred in the story that I'm learning, something happens to my world of thought, something quite essential.

]]> There is a lot that the Torah says, and there is a lot that the Torah doesn't say. There is a lot that the Medrash says, and there is a lot that the Medrash doesn't say. When I move into what else may have occurred in the story that I'm learning, something happens to my world of thought, something quite essential.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:42:31 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 1936 There is a lot that the Torah says, and there is a lot that the Torah doesn't say. There is a lot that the Medrash says, and there is a lot that the Medrash doesn't say. When I move into what else may have occurred in the story that I'm learning, something happens to my world of thought, something quite essential.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (58) | Ending Chapter 6 58 58 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (58) | Ending Chapter 6 full c8193c56-d4c1-47aa-a473-6324adc9bae2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38a49fac In this 14-minute shiur, we completed the 6th chapter of the Rebbe's Hachsharas Ha'avreichim. Ashreinu

]]> In this 14-minute shiur, we completed the 6th chapter of the Rebbe's Hachsharas Ha'avreichim. Ashreinu

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:40:58 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 884 In this 14-minute shiur, we completed the 6th chapter of the Rebbe's Hachsharas Ha'avreichim. Ashreinu

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (57) | Innovative Thinking 57 57 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (57) | Innovative Thinking full 1bca9213-a3fc-4532-87eb-adf16894dcb0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5aabd26 I'm in the Holy Temple. The Levi'im are singing, the sacrifices are being offered. Oneness in the air. Now start davening, as if it is happening right in front of you, in real time.

]]> I'm in the Holy Temple. The Levi'im are singing, the sacrifices are being offered. Oneness in the air. Now start davening, as if it is happening right in front of you, in real time.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:39:28 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2930 I'm in the Holy Temple. The Levi'im are singing, the sacrifices are being offered. Oneness in the air. Now start davening, as if it is happening right in front of you, in real time.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (56) | How Does the Torah Reveal Herself? 56 56 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (56) | How Does the Torah Reveal Herself? full 8ee500d3-d88b-4438-a25f-aac56f31fe4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/e55780d8 The Rebbe teaches us a beautiful piece from the Zohar Hakadosh, explaining how the Torah revealers her inner beauty.

]]> The Rebbe teaches us a beautiful piece from the Zohar Hakadosh, explaining how the Torah revealers her inner beauty.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:38:24 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2329 The Rebbe teaches us a beautiful piece from the Zohar Hakadosh, explaining how the Torah revealers her inner beauty.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (55) | Learning Aggadah 55 55 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (55) | Learning Aggadah full f71217ab-aa53-48da-8a16-a062e29a69db https://share.transistor.fm/s/bcf76705 The role that learning Aggadah plays in the mind of a Ben Torah.

]]> The role that learning Aggadah plays in the mind of a Ben Torah.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:36:53 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2627 The role that learning Aggadah plays in the mind of a Ben Torah.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (54) | Fire Triggers, Holy Triggers 54 54 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (54) | Fire Triggers, Holy Triggers full dcbf6c6a-ed68-459d-90cb-c5f423f59244 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81a0cfa8 In this class, we shared some sensitive and personal stories. Recalling events such as the fire on the moshav, our own personal car fire, and other triggering memories and visualizations that were not invited. What happens when we actually call out and invite certain moments to take up more space in our consciousness?

]]> In this class, we shared some sensitive and personal stories. Recalling events such as the fire on the moshav, our own personal car fire, and other triggering memories and visualizations that were not invited. What happens when we actually call out and invite certain moments to take up more space in our consciousness?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:24:30 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2612 In this class, we shared some sensitive and personal stories. Recalling events such as the fire on the moshav, our own personal car fire, and other triggering memories and visualizations that were not invited. What happens when we actually call out and invite certain moments to take up more space in our consciousness?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (53) | Amshinov Eyes 53 53 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (53) | Amshinov Eyes full 04351d3e-1ebb-455e-b226-3d289485aaba https://share.transistor.fm/s/4857cc7c "Our goal, on the other hand, is for God to help us to see the soul, which is higher than the intellect." (Piasetzner Rebbe, Hachsharas Ha'avreichim) 

What does this mean?

]]> "Our goal, on the other hand, is for God to help us to see the soul, which is higher than the intellect." (Piasetzner Rebbe, Hachsharas Ha'avreichim) 

What does this mean?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:23:08 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 1883 "Our goal, on the other hand, is for God to help us to see the soul, which is higher than the intellect." (Piasetzner Rebbe, Hachsharas Ha'avreichim) 

What does this mean?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (52) | Mesirus Nefesh Through Thoughts 52 52 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (52) | Mesirus Nefesh Through Thoughts full 57672294-54fc-4db3-b00f-46c62b016564 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83604113 Our imagination may not always be the truth of all truths, but even a brief moment of this awareness leads us to a life towards Mesirus Nefesh.

]]> Our imagination may not always be the truth of all truths, but even a brief moment of this awareness leads us to a life towards Mesirus Nefesh.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:21:24 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2101 Our imagination may not always be the truth of all truths, but even a brief moment of this awareness leads us to a life towards Mesirus Nefesh.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (51) | Strengthening Thoughts vs Psychedelics 51 51 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (51) | Strengthening Thoughts vs Psychedelics full a2971953-98af-423f-9130-2de0b39dc6a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78ba5dc0 The tangible reality, a reality which manifests from serious work on the strengthening of our thoughts with holiness, frames us in a setting we dream of and long for.

]]> The tangible reality, a reality which manifests from serious work on the strengthening of our thoughts with holiness, frames us in a setting we dream of and long for.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:19:56 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2035 The tangible reality, a reality which manifests from serious work on the strengthening of our thoughts with holiness, frames us in a setting we dream of and long for.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsaras Ha'avreichim (50) | How to Prepare for an Awakening 50 50 Hachsaras Ha'avreichim (50) | How to Prepare for an Awakening full dd2e275a-b153-4321-8b06-5ed34243d2ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/35e42ad7 Without a profound and creative way of strengthening our thoughts, it becomes more and more difficult to act upon any awakening which may take place in our heart.

]]> Without a profound and creative way of strengthening our thoughts, it becomes more and more difficult to act upon any awakening which may take place in our heart.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:18:48 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 1911 Without a profound and creative way of strengthening our thoughts, it becomes more and more difficult to act upon any awakening which may take place in our heart.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsaras Ha'avreichim (49) | Grabbing the Wings of Big Concepts 49 49 Hachsaras Ha'avreichim (49) | Grabbing the Wings of Big Concepts full 31d5c991-5512-4dd2-9a79-5912f1e51406 https://share.transistor.fm/s/852d1b7b How fast do we dismiss lofty ideas, thinking they are not relevant to us?

]]> How fast do we dismiss lofty ideas, thinking they are not relevant to us?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:17:57 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2278 How fast do we dismiss lofty ideas, thinking they are not relevant to us?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsaras Ha'avreichim (48) | Let Me Tell You What You Are Crying For 48 48 Hachsaras Ha'avreichim (48) | Let Me Tell You What You Are Crying For full 6621e560-f54f-4776-8ff3-dfed82e0ea5d https://share.transistor.fm/s/afd49fa9 Today we begin Chapter 6 in הכשרת האברכים. After a brief recap, the Rebbe began by learning a monumental piece of Torah from his namesake, the Ma'or Vashemesh.

]]> Today we begin Chapter 6 in הכשרת האברכים. After a brief recap, the Rebbe began by learning a monumental piece of Torah from his namesake, the Ma'or Vashemesh.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:16:49 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2993 Today we begin Chapter 6 in הכשרת האברכים. After a brief recap, the Rebbe began by learning a monumental piece of Torah from his namesake, the Ma'or Vashemesh.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsaras Ha'avreichim (47) | The Rebbe Sees My Light 47 47 Hachsaras Ha'avreichim (47) | The Rebbe Sees My Light full 065a9b6b-7279-4be5-8ff3-5ffb7b3adaea https://share.transistor.fm/s/1325c20a In this epic piece, the Rebbe reveals why he can't ignore what he sees in us.

]]> In this epic piece, the Rebbe reveals why he can't ignore what he sees in us.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:15:20 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2239 In this epic piece, the Rebbe reveals why he can't ignore what he sees in us.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (46) | Time For New Hacks 46 46 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (46) | Time For New Hacks full d2099747-a662-4eac-8587-0070ae250df6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fedbfdb3 What got you to open this shiur and take a listen? Which hack did you use to get you to immerse yourself in these words? Pay attention to what works for you, but understand that it may not be enough for tomorrow

]]> What got you to open this shiur and take a listen? Which hack did you use to get you to immerse yourself in these words? Pay attention to what works for you, but understand that it may not be enough for tomorrow

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:14:16 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2569 What got you to open this shiur and take a listen? Which hack did you use to get you to immerse yourself in these words? Pay attention to what works for you, but understand that it may not be enough for tomorrow

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (45) | Observing My Thoughts For Real 45 45 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (45) | Observing My Thoughts For Real full f1bf961c-107b-4305-9c07-6ca66a4996a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/701a34fc Is it possible to govern over my thoughts?
And if yes, what stops me from doing this work?

]]> Is it possible to govern over my thoughts?
And if yes, what stops me from doing this work?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:12:30 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 3167 Is it possible to govern over my thoughts?
And if yes, what stops me from doing this work?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (44) | Catching the Trigger 44 44 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (44) | Catching the Trigger full 84b5e56a-fe09-4a84-9409-89b846871dd2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99144b4b An important (and uncomfortable) sign that can help us understand the work on our thoughts.

]]> An important (and uncomfortable) sign that can help us understand the work on our thoughts.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:11:37 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 3021 An important (and uncomfortable) sign that can help us understand the work on our thoughts.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (43) | A Time for Accounting, A Time for Davening 43 43 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (43) | A Time for Accounting, A Time for Davening full 077cad00-6ffc-4c96-a9c9-b698045ecdf0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d85213e The time for soul accounting is very tricky. As essential as it is, when it shows up at the wrong time, it's everyone's loss.

]]> The time for soul accounting is very tricky. As essential as it is, when it shows up at the wrong time, it's everyone's loss.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:10:20 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2390 The time for soul accounting is very tricky. As essential as it is, when it shows up at the wrong time, it's everyone's loss.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (42) | Naturally Tainted (and it's Not the End of the World) 42 42 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (42) | Naturally Tainted (and it's Not the End of the World) full 0a593bcc-530f-4a35-8f87-88cf59e9ee80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74630a81 Amid a very intense chapter on the art of not fooling ourselves, the Rebbe leaves us with a game-changing sentence.

]]> Amid a very intense chapter on the art of not fooling ourselves, the Rebbe leaves us with a game-changing sentence.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:09:18 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 3204 Amid a very intense chapter on the art of not fooling ourselves, the Rebbe leaves us with a game-changing sentence.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (41) | Difficulty In Reading Signs 41 41 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (41) | Difficulty In Reading Signs full 85fdf261-0b87-4751-aea7-21ae765ba3bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf43277c In this piece, the Piasetzner Rebbe z'l hy'd helps us understand why it's so very difficult to gauge our spiritual advancements.

]]> In this piece, the Piasetzner Rebbe z'l hy'd helps us understand why it's so very difficult to gauge our spiritual advancements.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:07:49 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2075 In this piece, the Piasetzner Rebbe z'l hy'd helps us understand why it's so very difficult to gauge our spiritual advancements.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (40) | Waking up When I Daven 40 40 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (40) | Waking up When I Daven full b1f60b03-77c5-46b1-83f0-05801ba05e49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b7917a4 Did chassidim forget what the world of davenning is all about?

]]> Did chassidim forget what the world of davenning is all about?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:07:10 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 3473 Did chassidim forget what the world of davenning is all about?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (39) | Complacency Called Out 39 39 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (39) | Complacency Called Out full 82ea1149-0a5e-43aa-9200-802e74462993 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b266fe9 If you think it's enough to just be a good Jew, you wouldn't be showing up here.

]]> If you think it's enough to just be a good Jew, you wouldn't be showing up here.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:06:06 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2159 If you think it's enough to just be a good Jew, you wouldn't be showing up here.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (38) | Big Enough to Receive from a Mexican Urkel 38 38 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (38) | Big Enough to Receive from a Mexican Urkel full 54e39502-df08-4a50-a0e2-76dba66b8414 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56f9d2c5 Are we big enough to people to seek out love and advice from those who may not seem like they are the ones who are the enlightened and bright ones?

]]> Are we big enough to people to seek out love and advice from those who may not seem like they are the ones who are the enlightened and bright ones?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:05:17 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2009 Are we big enough to people to seek out love and advice from those who may not seem like they are the ones who are the enlightened and bright ones?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (37) | A Living Jew Feels It All, The Good and the Bad 37 37 Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (37) | A Living Jew Feels It All, The Good and the Bad full 6cad70f5-e2c7-45df-8b79-11d7f970caf0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38b0b13d The place the Rebbe addresses in this class is a place we can all relate to. It provides a tremendous amount of comfort and a healthy approach to learning chassdidus.

]]> The place the Rebbe addresses in this class is a place we can all relate to. It provides a tremendous amount of comfort and a healthy approach to learning chassdidus.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:04:01 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2054 The place the Rebbe addresses in this class is a place we can all relate to. It provides a tremendous amount of comfort and a healthy approach to learning chassdidus.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (36) | Is Your Candle Still Lit? 36 36 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (36) | Is Your Candle Still Lit? full 33f8af08-119c-4b65-9f50-3e9ac3fd05a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8607bf0 Although we say Vetalmud Torah Keneged Kulam, learning, on its own, may not be enough. How so? How could it be possible to learn Torah and for it not to prevent me from falling into dark places?



]]> Although we say Vetalmud Torah Keneged Kulam, learning, on its own, may not be enough. How so? How could it be possible to learn Torah and for it not to prevent me from falling into dark places?



]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:02:51 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2473 Although we say Vetalmud Torah Keneged Kulam, learning, on its own, may not be enough. How so? How could it be possible to learn Torah and for it not to prevent me from falling into dark places?



]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (35) | A Rebbeshe Heart to Heart 35 35 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (35) | A Rebbeshe Heart to Heart full 6e3969c1-eed0-42e5-bf4b-5fc864f6c480 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ca00a5a A pause in the flow of the sefer brings the Rebbe to address some basic questions one may have after learning thus far.

]]> A pause in the flow of the sefer brings the Rebbe to address some basic questions one may have after learning thus far.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:01:37 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2407 A pause in the flow of the sefer brings the Rebbe to address some basic questions one may have after learning thus far.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (34) | Did You Ever Listen To Yourself Sing Kah Echsof? 34 34 Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (34) | Did You Ever Listen To Yourself Sing Kah Echsof? full da4de17c-590c-4e68-91f6-b4fce13c4723 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21aabb13 The ending of the fourth chapter of הכשרת האברכים

]]> The ending of the fourth chapter of הכשרת האברכים

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:00:34 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2495 The ending of the fourth chapter of הכשרת האברכים

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (33) | Fragmented Visuals 33 33 Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (33) | Fragmented Visuals full c602f58e-8307-481d-a391-d14a08c55f15 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fdfbcbd Things are taking place in our soul... whether we are aware or not. Isn't it worth acquainting ourselves with that part of us?

]]> Things are taking place in our soul... whether we are aware or not. Isn't it worth acquainting ourselves with that part of us?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:59:21 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 1506 Things are taking place in our soul... whether we are aware or not. Isn't it worth acquainting ourselves with that part of us?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (32) | What Can Seuda Shlishit Look Like? 32 32 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (32) | What Can Seuda Shlishit Look Like? full 08b095f8-3e2b-446a-9fa4-c5b6f910d361 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba149d75 In this segment, the Piasentza Rebbe shows us how the 3rd meal of Shabbos can be so much more than whatever it is up until now.

]]> In this segment, the Piasentza Rebbe shows us how the 3rd meal of Shabbos can be so much more than whatever it is up until now.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:57:15 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2958 In this segment, the Piasentza Rebbe shows us how the 3rd meal of Shabbos can be so much more than whatever it is up until now.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (31) | Visualizing Rav Kook 31 31 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (31) | Visualizing Rav Kook full d9b53595-c39f-45b3-8c40-9b27b988c9d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9f7b3a3 Visualising tzaddikim is not just a healthy exercise in mindfulness; it brings about a path to know the truth of the Torah.

]]> Visualising tzaddikim is not just a healthy exercise in mindfulness; it brings about a path to know the truth of the Torah.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:45:27 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2086 Visualising tzaddikim is not just a healthy exercise in mindfulness; it brings about a path to know the truth of the Torah.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (30) | Asking Hashem What He Had In Mind When Creating Me 30 30 Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (30) | Asking Hashem What He Had In Mind When Creating Me full f54b337f-b392-4c2c-8913-98bbc5f95ecb https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1545e68 When pausing with certain thoughts, instead of them racing through us, we discover much more than we could have ever imagined.

]]> When pausing with certain thoughts, instead of them racing through us, we discover much more than we could have ever imagined.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:44:11 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2963 When pausing with certain thoughts, instead of them racing through us, we discover much more than we could have ever imagined.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (29) | Visualizing and Illustrating Thoughts 29 29 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (29) | Visualizing and Illustrating Thoughts full 9f1b9216-f90e-441f-93b2-a128e8dba759 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e4c2548 Suppressing negative thoughts is essential, but it does not provide me with the ability to elevate my way of thinking. However, the art of visualization and illustration is how the Rebbe begins to describe this wonderful avodah.

]]> Suppressing negative thoughts is essential, but it does not provide me with the ability to elevate my way of thinking. However, the art of visualization and illustration is how the Rebbe begins to describe this wonderful avodah.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:43:08 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2785 Suppressing negative thoughts is essential, but it does not provide me with the ability to elevate my way of thinking. However, the art of visualization and illustration is how the Rebbe begins to describe this wonderful avodah.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (28) | The Power of Distractions 28 28 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (28) | The Power of Distractions full 6d27d513-5a70-406c-97cc-5f8df2ab5a1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f36acc5 Do distractions ever play a healthy role in the avodat kodesh of a Jew?

]]> Do distractions ever play a healthy role in the avodat kodesh of a Jew?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:41:45 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 3316 Do distractions ever play a healthy role in the avodat kodesh of a Jew?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (27) | Start With Loud Simcha 27 27 Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (27) | Start With Loud Simcha full 2407789b-52b6-423f-838b-7484743ad992 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cacbb8c8 Creating the platform upon which we will discover our emotional selves.

]]> Creating the platform upon which we will discover our emotional selves.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:41:04 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2342 Creating the platform upon which we will discover our emotional selves.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (26)| All The Rebbe Asks For Is Two Words 26 26 Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (26)| All The Rebbe Asks For Is Two Words full 460eed56-8f88-4a91-b6ad-195c898d2a9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1ec5fb6 In today's learning, we focused on two words, which the Rebbe explains everything is dependent on. What are these two words?

]]> In today's learning, we focused on two words, which the Rebbe explains everything is dependent on. What are these two words?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:40:22 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2727 In today's learning, we focused on two words, which the Rebbe explains everything is dependent on. What are these two words?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (25) | Did You Ever Sing With Angels? 25 25 Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (25) | Did You Ever Sing With Angels? full 422024c5-4d32-40d6-8238-50143ebd1c6a https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3538a8e In this thrilling piece, the Piasetzne Rebbe ztz'l hy'd takes us on a journey to another planet, a planet which is actually in our reach, but seldom reached.

]]> In this thrilling piece, the Piasetzne Rebbe ztz'l hy'd takes us on a journey to another planet, a planet which is actually in our reach, but seldom reached.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:38:57 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 3284 In this thrilling piece, the Piasetzne Rebbe ztz'l hy'd takes us on a journey to another planet, a planet which is actually in our reach, but seldom reached.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (24) | Inherent Compassion and Mercy 24 24 Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (24) | Inherent Compassion and Mercy full a14af1f3-1aa8-4350-bda5-b0918b6a9e6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca37bbac As a first attempt to access a path toward holy and healthy excitement, the Rebbe directs us to the basic inherent midda of Rachmanut, a midda which exists deep down inside every yid. Buckle up, this was an intense one.

]]> As a first attempt to access a path toward holy and healthy excitement, the Rebbe directs us to the basic inherent midda of Rachmanut, a midda which exists deep down inside every yid. Buckle up, this was an intense one.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:07:48 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 3357 As a first attempt to access a path toward holy and healthy excitement, the Rebbe directs us to the basic inherent midda of Rachmanut, a midda which exists deep down inside every yid. Buckle up, this was an intense one.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (23) | There Are No Guarantees In The Process 23 23 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (23) | There Are No Guarantees In The Process full 99dd3993-9572-4ab4-8d4b-8d43016e3c7b https://share.transistor.fm/s/c74de557 In this class, the Rebbe lets us know that even though there are no guarantees to abolish all impure thoughts completely, there is a way we can slowly change the path of their infiltration. How so? Stay Tuned.

]]> In this class, the Rebbe lets us know that even though there are no guarantees to abolish all impure thoughts completely, there is a way we can slowly change the path of their infiltration. How so? Stay Tuned.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:06:13 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2106 In this class, the Rebbe lets us know that even though there are no guarantees to abolish all impure thoughts completely, there is a way we can slowly change the path of their infiltration. How so? Stay Tuned.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (22) | Holy & Necessary Research 22 22 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (22) | Holy & Necessary Research full a4b6e72a-4780-440a-8507-4fe4b25f3c37 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9242f9dd How else can we become ba'alei bechira, who can choose their own stimuli, unless we take time researching and detecting the bad and good places we end up in.

]]> How else can we become ba'alei bechira, who can choose their own stimuli, unless we take time researching and detecting the bad and good places we end up in.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:04:50 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2543 How else can we become ba'alei bechira, who can choose their own stimuli, unless we take time researching and detecting the bad and good places we end up in.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (21) | Old Chassidim with the Same Young Lusts 21 21 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (21) | Old Chassidim with the Same Young Lusts full 043d72b5-f60d-4e6b-95d3-9445694fc064 https://share.transistor.fm/s/482a754a What caused the Rebbe to feel that his hair was standing up on the back of his head?

]]> What caused the Rebbe to feel that his hair was standing up on the back of his head?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:02:19 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2410 What caused the Rebbe to feel that his hair was standing up on the back of his head?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (20) | It Takes More Than Knowing What's Right 20 20 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (20) | It Takes More Than Knowing What's Right full 44169dfc-7ddb-4328-be24-43e1097e8475 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af073e00 A person can't only rely on knowing what's right or what's wrong to be considered a chassid, or for that matter, to even be considered an Eved Hashem.

]]> A person can't only rely on knowing what's right or what's wrong to be considered a chassid, or for that matter, to even be considered an Eved Hashem.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:00:30 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 3323 A person can't only rely on knowing what's right or what's wrong to be considered a chassid, or for that matter, to even be considered an Eved Hashem.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (19) | I'd Rather Hang with a Naughty Fiery Gingi 19 19 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (19) | I'd Rather Hang with a Naughty Fiery Gingi full 3762aa98-cf43-4ffa-8f00-192e56c192db https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4e5cc25 Who is this sefer addressing? What exactly is this sefer addressing?

]]> Who is this sefer addressing? What exactly is this sefer addressing?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:59:10 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2555 Who is this sefer addressing? What exactly is this sefer addressing?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (18) | Acquiring the Wisdom of Being Emotional 18 18 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (18) | Acquiring the Wisdom of Being Emotional full a205ff01-e836-41cc-bcba-89cbc388798c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f500f4d5 Is being an emotional person a trait you are simply born with? If I have to learn how to acquire it, does it lessen from its originality and being genuine?

]]> Is being an emotional person a trait you are simply born with? If I have to learn how to acquire it, does it lessen from its originality and being genuine?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:55:56 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2056 Is being an emotional person a trait you are simply born with? If I have to learn how to acquire it, does it lessen from its originality and being genuine?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (17) | Establishing Trust In My Relationships 17 17 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (17) | Establishing Trust In My Relationships full b7799bd9-1532-4584-9844-4dd43c23a971 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad4bb73c When it comes to the concept of trust, there is such a blemish in our world. It's not only between people, it is also reflected in the manner in which our expectations of feeling high and close to G-d unfold. The Piasetzner Rebbe ztz'l works through us, guiding us with strategies and tools to address this issue.

]]> When it comes to the concept of trust, there is such a blemish in our world. It's not only between people, it is also reflected in the manner in which our expectations of feeling high and close to G-d unfold. The Piasetzner Rebbe ztz'l works through us, guiding us with strategies and tools to address this issue.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:54:52 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 3394 When it comes to the concept of trust, there is such a blemish in our world. It's not only between people, it is also reflected in the manner in which our expectations of feeling high and close to G-d unfold. The Piasetzner Rebbe ztz'l works through us, guiding us with strategies and tools to address this issue.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (16) | The Need To Remember Our Humanity During Growth 16 16 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (16) | The Need To Remember Our Humanity During Growth full 7f0d3d40-c2f3-4679-abe6-07b0bc9a6852 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5247a60 In this shiur, the Piasetzner Rebbe reinforces a very healthy approach to spiritual growth, especially when it comes to thoughts we try to abolish.

]]> In this shiur, the Piasetzner Rebbe reinforces a very healthy approach to spiritual growth, especially when it comes to thoughts we try to abolish.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:53:04 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2766 In this shiur, the Piasetzner Rebbe reinforces a very healthy approach to spiritual growth, especially when it comes to thoughts we try to abolish.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (15) | Can You Taste Gan Eden Down Here? 15 15 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (15) | Can You Taste Gan Eden Down Here? full 694eae05-d8a4-42c5-89c1-f2b0ad6d5f68 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4ca3aae Is Gan Eden a concept that can only be felt and tasted once one leaves this world? And if not, what is one supposed to do with moments such as these?

]]> Is Gan Eden a concept that can only be felt and tasted once one leaves this world? And if not, what is one supposed to do with moments such as these?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:51:15 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 3550 Is Gan Eden a concept that can only be felt and tasted once one leaves this world? And if not, what is one supposed to do with moments such as these?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (14) | Pushing the Body Pulls out the Soul 14 14 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (14) | Pushing the Body Pulls out the Soul full 31263610-dc90-473e-a3a9-2a28847b3412 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4197d243 How does one activate the entry to the world of התרגשות? Could it actually be through tricking the mind and working through the body?

]]> How does one activate the entry to the world of התרגשות? Could it actually be through tricking the mind and working through the body?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:49:59 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2560 How does one activate the entry to the world of התרגשות? Could it actually be through tricking the mind and working through the body?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (13) | How Do I Know I'm On Fire? 13 13 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (13) | How Do I Know I'm On Fire? full 1537b28b-a01c-4fc5-bd0e-2919f666c24b https://share.transistor.fm/s/45dd9078 How does one know when they are entering the stage which the Rebbe refers to as התלהבות, Hislahavus?

]]> How does one know when they are entering the stage which the Rebbe refers to as התלהבות, Hislahavus?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:48:46 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2963 How does one know when they are entering the stage which the Rebbe refers to as התלהבות, Hislahavus?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (12) | Living a Life of Torah vs. Enjoying Highs 12 12 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (12) | Living a Life of Torah vs. Enjoying Highs full db19ac00-66c1-43cc-ba4e-3d68f91c87cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b408ac0 In today's class, the Rebbe brought us to two illustrations of 'tzaddikim on fire' from the Noam Elimelech and the Ma'or Vashemesh.

]]> In today's class, the Rebbe brought us to two illustrations of 'tzaddikim on fire' from the Noam Elimelech and the Ma'or Vashemesh.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:47:26 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2235 In today's class, the Rebbe brought us to two illustrations of 'tzaddikim on fire' from the Noam Elimelech and the Ma'or Vashemesh.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (11) | When You Can't Eat or Sleep 11 11 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (11) | When You Can't Eat or Sleep full 6f9ac24e-e3ad-43ef-abe2-880145dc4ee0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/743ce4ba What happens when you get lost in holy thought? Are you still bound to what you thought was your nature? Is this a place which is desirable?

]]> What happens when you get lost in holy thought? Are you still bound to what you thought was your nature? Is this a place which is desirable?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:45:48 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2436 What happens when you get lost in holy thought? Are you still bound to what you thought was your nature? Is this a place which is desirable?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (10) | When My Kids See Me Excited, What Do They See? 10 10 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (10) | When My Kids See Me Excited, What Do They See? full 065ef6cc-77e9-4b21-9b79-99c429379b2a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2db74411 A deeper look into the Piasetzna Rebbe's guidance into the world of excitement.

]]> A deeper look into the Piasetzna Rebbe's guidance into the world of excitement.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:44:06 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2396 A deeper look into the Piasetzna Rebbe's guidance into the world of excitement.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (9) | How Do I Know I'm Feeling My Soul? 9 9 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (9) | How Do I Know I'm Feeling My Soul? full 1c8c0d0c-c77f-48e6-b658-d99fac80d71c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2962cced The Rebbe continues to bring us to an understanding of activation vs. sensation in regards to our experiencing our soul.

]]> The Rebbe continues to bring us to an understanding of activation vs. sensation in regards to our experiencing our soul.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:42:27 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2826 The Rebbe continues to bring us to an understanding of activation vs. sensation in regards to our experiencing our soul.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (8) | Making Note of Proud Decisions 8 8 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (8) | Making Note of Proud Decisions full 0a7e77ee-1500-415e-8ec9-b25ed34e5213 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c999ebf Taking the time to point out decisions we are proud of goes a long way. What stops us from doing just that?

]]> Taking the time to point out decisions we are proud of goes a long way. What stops us from doing just that?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:41:29 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 3173 Taking the time to point out decisions we are proud of goes a long way. What stops us from doing just that?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (7) | It's Worth Getting To Know Me 7 7 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (7) | It's Worth Getting To Know Me full 63ed3f94-4e15-447f-a52e-4b02423d70ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/57b0e672 As the Rebbe continues to describe what happens to us when we taste our own soul, it is becoming clearer that we barely know who we are

]]> As the Rebbe continues to describe what happens to us when we taste our own soul, it is becoming clearer that we barely know who we are

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:39:53 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 3546 As the Rebbe continues to describe what happens to us when we taste our own soul, it is becoming clearer that we barely know who we are

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (6) | The Effect of our Senses on Our Soul 6 6 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (6) | The Effect of our Senses on Our Soul full 68acc5ef-1891-4b48-9cfa-485cd1d36e4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/884eccc2 The Rebbe shares with us an elaborate explanation of how the soul becomes affected by our senses.

]]> The Rebbe shares with us an elaborate explanation of how the soul becomes affected by our senses.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:38:38 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 3091 The Rebbe shares with us an elaborate explanation of how the soul becomes affected by our senses.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (5) | Time to Take the Reins 5 5 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (5) | Time to Take the Reins full 85885e6b-09fe-491c-887a-b8e18ebd97be https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad36c9d1 Taking the reins over the governing of our life is what the purpose of this sefer is all about.

]]> Taking the reins over the governing of our life is what the purpose of this sefer is all about.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:35:03 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2601 Taking the reins over the governing of our life is what the purpose of this sefer is all about.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (4) | Drivers Only, Please 4 4 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (4) | Drivers Only, Please full e128c724-ae38-4412-ba2a-ba107d5f0e18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a346fb17 Who do we want to be taking the cue from: our heads or our hearts?

]]> Who do we want to be taking the cue from: our heads or our hearts?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:33:40 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2364 Who do we want to be taking the cue from: our heads or our hearts?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (3) | Who is More Dangerous? 3 3 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (3) | Who is More Dangerous? full 7e2d8e4b-6e56-45ec-a859-83923ca3507c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d282643b Is it better to be comfortably numb or someone who comes in and out of experiences?

]]> Is it better to be comfortably numb or someone who comes in and out of experiences?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:32:27 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 3651 Is it better to be comfortably numb or someone who comes in and out of experiences?

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (2) | Where (and How) does Prophecy Begin? 2 2 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (2) | Where (and How) does Prophecy Begin? full 0f9beb6f-d126-4530-8e9e-ea15d73c1125 https://share.transistor.fm/s/052e804f In this incredible piece from the Hachsharas Ha'avreichim, the Rebbe guides on the first steps toward being in tune with the world of prophecy

]]> In this incredible piece from the Hachsharas Ha'avreichim, the Rebbe guides on the first steps toward being in tune with the world of prophecy

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:26:47 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2875 In this incredible piece from the Hachsharas Ha'avreichim, the Rebbe guides on the first steps toward being in tune with the world of prophecy

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (1) | Bnei Melech Cry When Feeling Numb 1 1 Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (1) | Bnei Melech Cry When Feeling Numb full 0a9c6739-3cd1-40c7-a402-6ab1ac67785d https://share.transistor.fm/s/e20855ac The opening few paragraphs of the Piasetzner Rebbe's Hachsharas Ha'avreichim.

]]> The opening few paragraphs of the Piasetzner Rebbe's Hachsharas Ha'avreichim.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:22:12 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 2709 The opening few paragraphs of the Piasetzner Rebbe's Hachsharas Ha'avreichim.

]]> marriage, chassidus, chassidut, Piaseczna Rebbe, Rebbe, Kabbalah, Judaism No