The Spiritual Work of Parenting with Rav Shlomo Katz Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/in-their-image-the-spiritual-work-of-parenting-with-rav-shlomo-katz Parenting is not just about raising children. It is about revealing souls, nurturing faith, and guiding the next generation with patience and courage. In this series, Rav Shlomo Katz draws from Rebbe Nachman, the Tanya, and Chassidic masters to uncover the spiritual depth of parenting. From creating “vacated space” for children to grow, to awakening curiosity, to embodying holy chutzpah, these teachings offer timeless guidance for raising Jewish children with love, resilience, and emunah. © 2025 Rav Shlomo Katz e37cd36c-e599-5deb-b129-2dcfdf701de9 no en Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:22:02 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:35:17 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/xlXHa0nML-eiBDlgyWhCUYzfqd_ZFsXdJoDy9CvHdTo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYWYw/NzVmOGMwYjRhMzk0/Y2Q5ZGJhYTRjMmM4/NTI5OC5wbmc.jpg The Spiritual Work of Parenting with Rav Shlomo Katz episodic Rav Shlomo Katz Parenting is not just about raising children. It is about revealing souls, nurturing faith, and guiding the next generation with patience and courage. In this series, Rav Shlomo Katz draws from Rebbe Nachman, the Tanya, and Chassidic masters to uncover the spiritual depth of parenting. From creating “vacated space” for children to grow, to awakening curiosity, to embodying holy chutzpah, these teachings offer timeless guidance for raising Jewish children with love, resilience, and emunah. Parenting is not just about raising children. Parenting, Jewish parenting, Torah parenting, Rav Shlomo Katz, spiritual parenting, Jewish education, chinuch, emunah, bitachon, family, children, Jewish children, mitzvot, tzelem elokim, divine image, Breslov, Rebbe Nachman, Slonimer Rebbe, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, Jewish spirituality, raising children, Jewish family, Torah family, Jewish values, Jewish learning, Jewish home, holy chutzpah, holy patience, Yiddishkeit, parenting wisdom, faith, redemption, Jewish continuity Rav Shlomo Katz No No 8. Parenting with Holy Chutzpah 8 8 8. Parenting with Holy Chutzpah full b3a34913-f3aa-4ab7-85ed-e8884aa6af02 https://share.transistor.fm/s/769d331e In this heartfelt shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz draws from Rebbe Nachman, the Arizal, and the Baal Shem Tov to reveal the essence of godly parenting: creating space for our children to become themselves. Just as Hashem contracted His infinite light to form the chalal panui—the vacated space where creation could unfold—parents, too, must step back with patience, trust, and humility to let their children’s unique souls shine.

Through moving stories of fathers weeping over their children at night, the Baal Shem Tov’s “segulah” of tears, and the sacred power of trusting one’s child in a confusing world, Rav Shlomo shows how closeness is built not by control, but by vulnerability, compassion, and faith. Parenting, he reminds us, isn’t about molding our children into our expectations, but about believing that Hashem knew exactly what He was doing when He gave us the children we have.

]]> In this heartfelt shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz draws from Rebbe Nachman, the Arizal, and the Baal Shem Tov to reveal the essence of godly parenting: creating space for our children to become themselves. Just as Hashem contracted His infinite light to form the chalal panui—the vacated space where creation could unfold—parents, too, must step back with patience, trust, and humility to let their children’s unique souls shine.

Through moving stories of fathers weeping over their children at night, the Baal Shem Tov’s “segulah” of tears, and the sacred power of trusting one’s child in a confusing world, Rav Shlomo shows how closeness is built not by control, but by vulnerability, compassion, and faith. Parenting, he reminds us, isn’t about molding our children into our expectations, but about believing that Hashem knew exactly what He was doing when He gave us the children we have.

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:13:54 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 3773 In this heartfelt shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz draws from Rebbe Nachman, the Arizal, and the Baal Shem Tov to reveal the essence of godly parenting: creating space for our children to become themselves. Just as Hashem contracted His infinite light to form the chalal panui—the vacated space where creation could unfold—parents, too, must step back with patience, trust, and humility to let their children’s unique souls shine.

Through moving stories of fathers weeping over their children at night, the Baal Shem Tov’s “segulah” of tears, and the sacred power of trusting one’s child in a confusing world, Rav Shlomo shows how closeness is built not by control, but by vulnerability, compassion, and faith. Parenting, he reminds us, isn’t about molding our children into our expectations, but about believing that Hashem knew exactly what He was doing when He gave us the children we have.

]]> Parenting, Jewish parenting, Torah parenting, Rav Shlomo Katz, spiritual parenting, Jewish education, chinuch, emunah, bitachon, family, children, Jewish children, mitzvot, tzelem elokim, divine image, Breslov, Rebbe Nachman, Slonimer Rebbe, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, Jewish spirituality, raising children, Jewish family, Torah family, Jewish values, Jewish learning, Jewish home, holy chutzpah, holy patience, Yiddishkeit, parenting wisdom, faith, redemption, Jewish continuity No 7. The Soundtrack of Your Home 7 7 7. The Soundtrack of Your Home full 97a5fc6e-5726-4176-a50f-938b8e6816f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/886a8e2e What “background music” is your child absorbing every day? Rav Shlomo Katz, guided by the Slonimer Rebbe, reflects on the subtle but powerful atmosphere parents create in their homes. Beyond words, our homes carry a soundtrack — and our children are always listening.

]]> What “background music” is your child absorbing every day? Rav Shlomo Katz, guided by the Slonimer Rebbe, reflects on the subtle but powerful atmosphere parents create in their homes. Beyond words, our homes carry a soundtrack — and our children are always listening.

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:05:48 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 1909 What “background music” is your child absorbing every day? Rav Shlomo Katz, guided by the Slonimer Rebbe, reflects on the subtle but powerful atmosphere parents create in their homes. Beyond words, our homes carry a soundtrack — and our children are always listening.

]]> Parenting, Jewish parenting, Torah parenting, Rav Shlomo Katz, spiritual parenting, Jewish education, chinuch, emunah, bitachon, family, children, Jewish children, mitzvot, tzelem elokim, divine image, Breslov, Rebbe Nachman, Slonimer Rebbe, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, Jewish spirituality, raising children, Jewish family, Torah family, Jewish values, Jewish learning, Jewish home, holy chutzpah, holy patience, Yiddishkeit, parenting wisdom, faith, redemption, Jewish continuity No 6. Jewish Education for Jewish Children 6 6 6. Jewish Education for Jewish Children full 47bb3fde-248a-4519-80e6-47ff8c36aeab https://share.transistor.fm/s/79c1c017 What makes Jewish education fundamentally different from all other systems? Rooted in the Tanya and the teachings of Slonim, this shiur reveals that every Jewish child carries a divine soul, capable of transcending even natural limitations. Jewish education is not just about knowledge. It is about awakening that holy essence.

]]> What makes Jewish education fundamentally different from all other systems? Rooted in the Tanya and the teachings of Slonim, this shiur reveals that every Jewish child carries a divine soul, capable of transcending even natural limitations. Jewish education is not just about knowledge. It is about awakening that holy essence.

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:04:19 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 1513 What makes Jewish education fundamentally different from all other systems? Rooted in the Tanya and the teachings of Slonim, this shiur reveals that every Jewish child carries a divine soul, capable of transcending even natural limitations. Jewish education is not just about knowledge. It is about awakening that holy essence.

]]> Parenting, Jewish parenting, Torah parenting, Rav Shlomo Katz, spiritual parenting, Jewish education, chinuch, emunah, bitachon, family, children, Jewish children, mitzvot, tzelem elokim, divine image, Breslov, Rebbe Nachman, Slonimer Rebbe, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, Jewish spirituality, raising children, Jewish family, Torah family, Jewish values, Jewish learning, Jewish home, holy chutzpah, holy patience, Yiddishkeit, parenting wisdom, faith, redemption, Jewish continuity No 5. Parenting with Holy Patience: Arousing Innocent Curiosity 5 5 5. Parenting with Holy Patience: Arousing Innocent Curiosity full ec7e7fa3-4015-4e15-ba99-975b79ea334d https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f154166 Children’s questions are the key to their growth — even the unasked ones. Drawing from Pesach sources, Rav Soloveitchik, and Rebbe Nachman, Rav Shlomo Katz explores how to nurture curiosity without overwhelming children, teaching them to ask, to wonder, and to grow at their own pace. Patience in parenting means responding to what they can truly receive.

]]> Children’s questions are the key to their growth — even the unasked ones. Drawing from Pesach sources, Rav Soloveitchik, and Rebbe Nachman, Rav Shlomo Katz explores how to nurture curiosity without overwhelming children, teaching them to ask, to wonder, and to grow at their own pace. Patience in parenting means responding to what they can truly receive.

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:03:30 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 1475 Children’s questions are the key to their growth — even the unasked ones. Drawing from Pesach sources, Rav Soloveitchik, and Rebbe Nachman, Rav Shlomo Katz explores how to nurture curiosity without overwhelming children, teaching them to ask, to wonder, and to grow at their own pace. Patience in parenting means responding to what they can truly receive.

]]> Parenting, Jewish parenting, Torah parenting, Rav Shlomo Katz, spiritual parenting, Jewish education, chinuch, emunah, bitachon, family, children, Jewish children, mitzvot, tzelem elokim, divine image, Breslov, Rebbe Nachman, Slonimer Rebbe, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, Jewish spirituality, raising children, Jewish family, Torah family, Jewish values, Jewish learning, Jewish home, holy chutzpah, holy patience, Yiddishkeit, parenting wisdom, faith, redemption, Jewish continuity No 4. Closeness That Heals Generations 4 4 4. Closeness That Heals Generations full 3ce1e78c-9167-4794-835e-e6a86ff6893d https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc3f08b4 How do we know if we are truly close to our children? Rav Shlomo Katz weaves teachings from the Noam Elimelech, the Slonimer Rebbe, and stories of Reb Shlomo Carlebach to show that closeness means more than teaching rules. It means knowing what your child cries for and what they pray for. Parenting becomes an act of love that bridges generations, preparing the way for Eliyahu Hanavi’s promise of reconciliation between parents and children.

]]> How do we know if we are truly close to our children? Rav Shlomo Katz weaves teachings from the Noam Elimelech, the Slonimer Rebbe, and stories of Reb Shlomo Carlebach to show that closeness means more than teaching rules. It means knowing what your child cries for and what they pray for. Parenting becomes an act of love that bridges generations, preparing the way for Eliyahu Hanavi’s promise of reconciliation between parents and children.

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:02:25 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 1520 How do we know if we are truly close to our children? Rav Shlomo Katz weaves teachings from the Noam Elimelech, the Slonimer Rebbe, and stories of Reb Shlomo Carlebach to show that closeness means more than teaching rules. It means knowing what your child cries for and what they pray for. Parenting becomes an act of love that bridges generations, preparing the way for Eliyahu Hanavi’s promise of reconciliation between parents and children.

]]> Parenting, Jewish parenting, Torah parenting, Rav Shlomo Katz, spiritual parenting, Jewish education, chinuch, emunah, bitachon, family, children, Jewish children, mitzvot, tzelem elokim, divine image, Breslov, Rebbe Nachman, Slonimer Rebbe, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, Jewish spirituality, raising children, Jewish family, Torah family, Jewish values, Jewish learning, Jewish home, holy chutzpah, holy patience, Yiddishkeit, parenting wisdom, faith, redemption, Jewish continuity No 3. Parenting in Vacated Space Part 2: Giving Room to Grow 3 3 3. Parenting in Vacated Space Part 2: Giving Room to Grow full 07f4652d-3684-4c85-a1dd-c82926c852fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc4bb2f0 Do our children feel overprotected or stifled by us? Rebbe Nachman and Rav Erez Moshe Doron teach that children need distance to flourish — space to make their own choices, without being overshadowed by parental control. Rav Shlomo unpacks how “keeping a distance” is not neglect, but a form of holy patience that allows individuality and independence to blossom.

]]> Do our children feel overprotected or stifled by us? Rebbe Nachman and Rav Erez Moshe Doron teach that children need distance to flourish — space to make their own choices, without being overshadowed by parental control. Rav Shlomo unpacks how “keeping a distance” is not neglect, but a form of holy patience that allows individuality and independence to blossom.

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:01:38 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 1521 Do our children feel overprotected or stifled by us? Rebbe Nachman and Rav Erez Moshe Doron teach that children need distance to flourish — space to make their own choices, without being overshadowed by parental control. Rav Shlomo unpacks how “keeping a distance” is not neglect, but a form of holy patience that allows individuality and independence to blossom.

]]> Parenting, Jewish parenting, Torah parenting, Rav Shlomo Katz, spiritual parenting, Jewish education, chinuch, emunah, bitachon, family, children, Jewish children, mitzvot, tzelem elokim, divine image, Breslov, Rebbe Nachman, Slonimer Rebbe, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, Jewish spirituality, raising children, Jewish family, Torah family, Jewish values, Jewish learning, Jewish home, holy chutzpah, holy patience, Yiddishkeit, parenting wisdom, faith, redemption, Jewish continuity No 2. Parenting in Vacated Space Part 1: Emulating Creation 2 2 2. Parenting in Vacated Space Part 1: Emulating Creation full f50a8b0a-c824-4dad-a61d-6a00179f2fca https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2aac62a Drawing from Rebbe Nachman and the Arizal, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the paradox at the heart of parenting: how closeness and distance must work together. Just as Hashem contracted His infinite light to create the chalal panui—the vacated space that allowed the world to exist—parents, too, must sometimes step back to let their children become who they are meant to be.

This shiur reveals how each child is an entirely new creation, born to bring a unique perception of Hashem into the world. Through stories, teachings, and personal reflections, Rav Shlomo shows how giving our children “space” isn’t neglect, but the deepest form of faith in their divine mission.

]]> Drawing from Rebbe Nachman and the Arizal, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the paradox at the heart of parenting: how closeness and distance must work together. Just as Hashem contracted His infinite light to create the chalal panui—the vacated space that allowed the world to exist—parents, too, must sometimes step back to let their children become who they are meant to be.

This shiur reveals how each child is an entirely new creation, born to bring a unique perception of Hashem into the world. Through stories, teachings, and personal reflections, Rav Shlomo shows how giving our children “space” isn’t neglect, but the deepest form of faith in their divine mission.

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:00:15 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 1783 Drawing from Rebbe Nachman and the Arizal, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the paradox at the heart of parenting: how closeness and distance must work together. Just as Hashem contracted His infinite light to create the chalal panui—the vacated space that allowed the world to exist—parents, too, must sometimes step back to let their children become who they are meant to be.

This shiur reveals how each child is an entirely new creation, born to bring a unique perception of Hashem into the world. Through stories, teachings, and personal reflections, Rav Shlomo shows how giving our children “space” isn’t neglect, but the deepest form of faith in their divine mission.

]]> Parenting, Jewish parenting, Torah parenting, Rav Shlomo Katz, spiritual parenting, Jewish education, chinuch, emunah, bitachon, family, children, Jewish children, mitzvot, tzelem elokim, divine image, Breslov, Rebbe Nachman, Slonimer Rebbe, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, Jewish spirituality, raising children, Jewish family, Torah family, Jewish values, Jewish learning, Jewish home, holy chutzpah, holy patience, Yiddishkeit, parenting wisdom, faith, redemption, Jewish continuity No 1. Every Child’s Divine Contribution 1 1 1. Every Child’s Divine Contribution full f3e1165b-9c12-4098-b413-f21c30380d58 https://share.transistor.fm/s/704431e9 Each Jewish child carries a completely unique light of Hashem into the world. Drawing from the Talmud, Reb Nosson of Breslov, and Pirkei Avot, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the mitzvah of having children as the unfolding of “tzelem Elokim” — the Divine Image revealed through each new soul and generation. Parenting means recognizing that every child has something crucial to share with the world about God.

]]> Each Jewish child carries a completely unique light of Hashem into the world. Drawing from the Talmud, Reb Nosson of Breslov, and Pirkei Avot, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the mitzvah of having children as the unfolding of “tzelem Elokim” — the Divine Image revealed through each new soul and generation. Parenting means recognizing that every child has something crucial to share with the world about God.

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:55:30 -0700 Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz 1880 Each Jewish child carries a completely unique light of Hashem into the world. Drawing from the Talmud, Reb Nosson of Breslov, and Pirkei Avot, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the mitzvah of having children as the unfolding of “tzelem Elokim” — the Divine Image revealed through each new soul and generation. Parenting means recognizing that every child has something crucial to share with the world about God.

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