Best Piaseczna Rebbe Podcasts (2025)

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (74) | Becoming An Emotional and Sensitive Servant of G-d 39:20

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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.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (73) | Heaven and Earth 36:46

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The distance from heaven to earth is 500 years. You don't reach heaven in one step.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (72) | The Possible Simcha from Pizza 44:17

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

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (71) | It Was Hashem Who Decided I Am Filled With Holiness 36:42

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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.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (70) | How Did the Yetzer Hara Become So Overrated? 38:00

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An essential piece of Torah, based on the fundamentals of the Ba'al Shem Tov.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (69) | It Starts from the Body 34:18

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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.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (68) | Detecting Healthy and Real Emotions 46:55

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How does one know if their joy, bliss, and emotions are coming from a healthy place?By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (67) | The Last Few Moments 44:39

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

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (66) | A Quite Intense Piasetzner Visualization 35:07

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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?By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (65) | A Piasetzner Wake Up Call 48:20

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The Rebbe continues to offer a visualization of the days nearing one departure from this world, and all it can offer.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (64) | Wise Preventative Medicine 44:55

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As we begin the 8th chapter of הכשרת האברכים, the Rebbe gives us pearls of wisdom as to how to combat the evil inclination.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (63) | We Left Egypt Dancing 26:19

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The details we fill in describing leaving Egypt bring a much broader picture to our daily memory and experience of leaving Mitzrayim.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (62) | Our Children's Challenging Questions 34:12

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A conversation which took place in a household of a Jewish family, while still in Egypt, hearing about the redemption soon to come.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (61) | With a Broken Spirit, Emuna Suffers 34:48

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Why weren't Am Yisrael able to believe Moshe Rabbeinu when he began to share with them redemption news?By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (60) | A Much Deeper Zecher of Yetzias Mitzrayim 36:50

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Delving into the depths of the broken heart yid, who experienced the full picture of darkness while being a slave in Egypt.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hacsharas Ha'avreichim (59) | Moving Into Your Learning 32:16

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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.…

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (58) | Ending Chapter 6 14:44

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In this 14-minute shiur, we completed the 6th chapter of the Rebbe's Hachsharas Ha'avreichim. AshreinuBy Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (57) | Innovative Thinking 48:50

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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.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (56) | How Does the Torah Reveal Herself? 38:49

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The Rebbe teaches us a beautiful piece from the Zohar Hakadosh, explaining how the Torah revealers her inner beauty.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (55) | Learning Aggadah 43:47

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The role that learning Aggadah plays in the mind of a Ben Torah.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (54) | Fire Triggers, Holy Triggers 43:32

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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?…

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (53) | Amshinov Eyes 31:23

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"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?By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (52) | Mesirus Nefesh Through Thoughts 35:01

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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.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (51) | Strengthening Thoughts vs Psychedelics 33:55

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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.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsaras Ha'avreichim (50) | How to Prepare for an Awakening 31:51

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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.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsaras Ha'avreichim (49) | Grabbing the Wings of Big Concepts 37:58

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How fast do we dismiss lofty ideas, thinking they are not relevant to us?By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsaras Ha'avreichim (48) | Let Me Tell You What You Are Crying For 49:53

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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.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsaras Ha'avreichim (47) | The Rebbe Sees My Light 37:19

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In this epic piece, the Rebbe reveals why he can't ignore what he sees in us.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (46) | Time For New Hacks 42:49

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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 tomorrowBy Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (45) | Observing My Thoughts For Real 52:47

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Is it possible to govern over my thoughts? And if yes, what stops me from doing this work?By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (44) | Catching the Trigger 50:21

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An important (and uncomfortable) sign that can help us understand the work on our thoughts.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (43) | A Time for Accounting, A Time for Davening 39:50

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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.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (42) | Naturally Tainted (and it's Not the End of the World) 53:24

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Amid a very intense chapter on the art of not fooling ourselves, the Rebbe leaves us with a game-changing sentence.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (41) | Difficulty In Reading Signs 34:35

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

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (40) | Waking up When I Daven 57:53

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Did chassidim forget what the world of davenning is all about?By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (39) | Complacency Called Out 35:59

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If you think it's enough to just be a good Jew, you wouldn't be showing up here.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (38) | Big Enough to Receive from a Mexican Urkel 33:29

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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?By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (37) | A Living Jew Feels It All, The Good and the Bad 34:14

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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.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (36) | Is Your Candle Still Lit? 41:13

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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?By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (35) | A Rebbeshe Heart to Heart 40:07

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A pause in the flow of the sefer brings the Rebbe to address some basic questions one may have after learning thus far.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (34) | Did You Ever Listen To Yourself Sing Kah Echsof? 41:35

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The ending of the fourth chapter of הכשרת האברכיםBy Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (33) | Fragmented Visuals 25:06

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

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (32) | What Can Seuda Shlishit Look Like? 49:18

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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.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (31) | Visualizing Rav Kook 34:46

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Visualising tzaddikim is not just a healthy exercise in mindfulness; it brings about a path to know the truth of the Torah.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (30) | Asking Hashem What He Had In Mind When Creating Me 49:23

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When pausing with certain thoughts, instead of them racing through us, we discover much more than we could have ever imagined.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (29) | Visualizing and Illustrating Thoughts 46:25

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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.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha'avreichim (28) | The Power of Distractions 55:16

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Do distractions ever play a healthy role in the avodat kodesh of a Jew?By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (27) | Start With Loud Simcha 39:02

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Creating the platform upon which we will discover our emotional selves.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (26)| All The Rebbe Asks For Is Two Words 45:27

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In today's learning, we focused on two words, which the Rebbe explains everything is dependent on. What are these two words?By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Hachsharas Ha’avreichim (25) | Did You Ever Sing With Angels? 54:44

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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.By Rav Shlomo Katz