Throughout the Jewish world today, few spiritual legacies resonate as broadly and deeply as that of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (1772 - 1810).
He is well-known for his powerful sayings that have touched and uplifted countless souls, some of which have become famous songs, for example:
"The whole world is a very narrow bridge..."
"If you believe you can damage, then believe that you can repair."
Rebbe Nachman was the great-grandson of the Ba'al Shem Tov, who ignited the Chasidic spiritual revolution.
Rebbe Nachman not only continued the path of his ancestor; he blazed his own path that was uniquely creative, innovative and psychologically rich.
In this course, we will study and discuss some of Rebbe Nachman's most insightful and poetically beautiful teachings, and experience meditative practices designed to help us embody and integrate their wisdom into our daily lives.
Themes we will explore together include:
The centrality of our body in our spiritual practice;
The oscillating path of Teshuvah (returning to our highest selves);
How our thoughts and consciousness affect reality;
Our unique mission in the world each day;
Cultivating joy despite challenges;
Music as a spiritual tool;
The practice of praying in our own words (Hitbodedut);
And maintaining growth, resilience and equanimity throughout the challenges of life.
This course is open to participants of all backgrounds and levels of experience.
No prior Jewish learning is required, and all texts will be provided in Hebrew with English translation.
How does it work?
The course consists of eight recorded sessions, of approximately 1.25 hours each.
Each session includes studying primary texts as well as a guided practice to ground the learning in embodied experience.
Participants can watch or listen to the sessions at their own convenience.
Registrants gain lifetime access to all the course materials.
Testimonials
"Rabbi Daniel's knowledge and engaging teaching style has been transformative in deepening my spiritual practice in a subject dearest to my heart. He's truly fulfilling the mitzvah of Talmud Torah."
- Carmella Michals
"Learning with Rav Daniel is a wonderful experience. In his classes he brings an extraordinary range of texts from our tradition and makes them meaningful for our lives today. His deep personal integrity, wisdom and spirituality constantly inspire me to walk the Jewish spiritual path and help me with my own awakening and development."
- Rabbi Danny Newman, Founding Partner, HaMakom
"When learning with Rav Daniel, I feel the inner peace and joy that comes with learning from a teacher who is scholarly, spiritual, and down-to-earth. I have also gleaned extremely useful tools in learning how to approach Jewish texts and tradition and how to bring meditative spiritual practice into my life, all in a loving and open-minded way."
- Shira Sacks