Sichos HaRan 1-2 – Tzaddik – Connecting with HaShem
Rabbi Zvi Aryeh Rosenfeld zal guides students in how to apply basic kabbalah to everyday life. This series of lectures introduces the teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov and his emphasis on the concept of Tzaddik Emes - the central, universal spiritual force present in every generation.
Rabbi Zvi Aryeh BenZion b’R Yisrael Abba Rosenfeld (1922- 11th Kislev 5739/1978) was an accomplished Torah scholar and devoted Breslov chassid who shared his knowledge with students in ways that transformed their lives. With self-sacrifice and dedication, he introduced Breslov Chassidus to the English-speaking world.
In 1945 Rabbi Rosenfeld received smicha (rabbinical ordination) from Rabbi Avraham Yoffen zal, Rosh (Director) of the Beis Yosef Novardok Yeshiva. In 1949 he received additional ordination from Rabbi Avrohom Sternhartz zal, the recognized leader of Breslover Chassidus in Eretz Yisrael and worldwide at that time.
Rabbi Nasan Maimon was one of Rabbi Rosenfeld zal’s closest students and in 1976 became his son-in-law.
Indexed MP3 and Transcript:
https://www.breslovtorah.com/shiurim/rw11a-intro-sichah-1-2/
00:00 - INTRODUCTION. The Tzaddik Emet is the central spiritual leader present, but usually hidden, in every generation. וְ֜צַדִּ֗יק יְס֣וֹד עוֹלָֽם - "...and the tzaddik is the foundation of the world" (Mishlei 10).
02:06 - The 4 Worlds, from lowest to highest, are: 1) Olam HaAsiya (the physical universe), 2) Olam HaYetzira (the realm of spiritual beings), 3) Olam HaBeriya (throne of HaShem, origin of souls), 4) Olam HaAtzilut (unknowable realm of HaShem).
05:40 - Olam HaBeriya.
06:53 - Olam HaAtzilut.
07:39 - The Tzaddik Emet can visit the 4 Worlds.
13:27 - SICHAH 1. כִּ֚י אֲנִ֣י יָדַעְתִּי כִּֽי־גָד֣וֹל יְהֹוָ֑ה - "For I know that HaShem is great..." (Tehillim 135:5). Each person's perception of HaShem is unique and impossible to communicate.
26:51 - The first step to perception of HaShem is Emunah - faith.
27:00 - SICHAH 2. Connecting with HaShem.
35:33 - Kedoshim. אֶת־שַׁבְּתֹתַ֣י תִּשְׁמֹ֔רוּ וּמִקְדָּשִׁ֖י תִּירָ֑אוּ אֲנִ֖י יְהוָֹֽה - "You shall observe My Sabbaths and revere My Sanctuary. I am HaShem" (Vayikra 19:30, Kedoshim). If Am Yisrael would keep two Shabbosim - according to some, only one Shabbos - then Moshiach would arrive.
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