http://www.shlomokatz.com Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:07:39 +0000 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:07:39 +0000 60 en All rights reserved feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) Podcast by Rav Shlomo Katz Podcast by Rav Shlomo Katz Rav Shlomo Katz ajhershkowitz715@yahoo.com Rav Shlomo Katz no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-yGIi0DexUyW1EXS2-X7P1jw-original.jpg http://www.shlomokatz.com tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2347532342 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:07:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/es-balak 00:39:01 Rav Shlomo Katz no As Parshat Balak unfolds, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore one of the most uncomfortable questions in Judaism: what does it actually mean to be the "Chosen People"? Is chosenness about superiority, exclusivity, or something entirely different? Drawing on the Even Shlomo, Rebbe Nachman, and a breathtaking reading of Balak's deepest desire, Rav Shlomo reveals that Balak's mistake wasn't simply hatred of the Jewish people. At his core, he longed for a world where everyone could be close to Hashem, but he misunderstood what that closeness truly meant. Through the stories of Ruth HaMoaviah, Pinchas, Ger Tzedek Avraham Potocki, and Reb Tzadok HaKohen, this shiur uncovers the inner meaning of בינו לבין קונו—a deeply personal relationship with the Ribbono Shel Olam that cannot be reduced to ritual alone. Chosenness, Rav Shlomo explains, isn't about excluding others. It's about becoming so deeply connected to Hashem that your greatest joy is seeing the entire world draw close to Him as well. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t 00:00 Opening Nigun, Dedication, and Netanel's Birthday 05:06 Introducing Parshat Balak: The Seemingly Simple Portion 08:32 Balak vs. Bilaam: Why the Parsha Bears Balak's Name 13:16 Chosenness vs. Political Correctness 16:23 Balak's Jealousy and His Desire for Universal Closeness 19:16 The Miss America Analogy and the Meaning of Chosenness 23:19 Idol Worship vs. True Service of Hashem 27:02 Ger Tzedek Avraham Potocki's Final Reflection 28:43 Refining the Inner Self Takes a Lifetime 29:53 Why Pinchas Appears at the End of Parshat Balak 31:18 Pinchas: The Tikkun of Anger and Jealousy 33:05 The Personal Relationship with the Ribbono Shel Olam 34:08 Beino L'Vein Kono: The Messianic Secret 36:23 Balak's Dream Fulfilled Through Ruth 38:12 You're Not Disappointing Your Ancestors As Parshat Balak unfolds, Rav Shlomo Katz and the… As Parshat Balak unfolds, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore one of the most uncomfortable questions in Judaism: what does it actually mean to be the "Chosen People"? Is chosenness about superiority, exclusivity, or something entirely different? Drawing on the Even Shlomo, Rebbe Nachman, and a breathtaking reading of Balak's deepest desire, Rav Shlomo reveals that Balak's mistake wasn't simply hatred of the Jewish people. At his core, he longed for a world where everyone could be close to Hashem, but he misunderstood what that closeness truly meant. Through the stories of Ruth HaMoaviah, Pinchas, Ger Tzedek Avraham Potocki, and Reb Tzadok HaKohen, this shiur uncovers the inner meaning of בינו לבין קונו—a deeply personal relationship with the Ribbono Shel Olam that cannot be reduced to ritual alone. Chosenness, Rav Shlomo explains, isn't about excluding others. It's about becoming so deeply connected to Hashem that your greatest joy is seeing the entire world draw close to Him as well. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t 00:00 Opening Nigun, Dedication, and Netanel's Birthday 05:06 Introducing Parshat Balak: The Seemingly Simple Portion 08:32 Balak vs. Bilaam: Why the Parsha Bears Balak's Name 13:16 Chosenness vs. Political Correctness 16:23 Balak's Jealousy and His Desire for Universal Closeness 19:16 The Miss America Analogy and the Meaning of Chosenness 23:19 Idol Worship vs. True Service of Hashem 27:02 Ger Tzedek Avraham Potocki's Final Reflection 28:43 Refining the Inner Self Takes a Lifetime 29:53 Why Pinchas Appears at the End of Parshat Balak 31:18 Pinchas: The Tikkun of Anger and Jealousy 33:05 The Personal Relationship with the Ribbono Shel Olam 34:08 Beino L'Vein Kono: The Messianic Secret 36:23 Balak's Dream Fulfilled Through Ruth 38:12 You're Not Disappointing Your Ancestors tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2346253844 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:32:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rebbe-nachmans-secret-to 00:59:53 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this final class of the year exploring the teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David tackle the ultimate goal: achieving true shalvat hanefesh (serenity) by anchoring our lives in Emet (Truth) and Emunah (Faith). Rav Shlomo explores a profound paradox: true faith only begins where the human intellect ends. If we demand logical proofs for every challenge Hashem sends us, we limit our connection to the Divine. Drawing on Rebbe Nachman and the Nesivos Shalom, this episode breaks down the three levels of faith—from the mind, to the heart, and finally to the limbs—and challenges us to stop asking God "Why" (Lama) and start asking "For What" (Lema). ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Thanks and Sponsor Acknowledgments 01:02 Purpose of Today's Lesson: Rebbe Nachman's Tachlis 02:06 Core Themes: Hitbodedut and Azamra 03:19 Anatomy of the Soul and Physiological Insight 04:56 World as Olam Deshika vs. Olam HaEmet 06:53 Holding Fast to Unshakable Truth 08:51 Truth as the Prerequisite for Genuine Faith 22:56 Bitul, Truth, and Eternal Emet 25:10 Lechatchila: A Humble Quest for Understanding 26:14 The Uncrackable Divine Code 32:12 Strong Faith Leads to Intellectual Insight 36:44 From "Why?" to "For What?" 40:10 Dveikut, Emunah, and the Rise of Sechel 45:35 The Limits of Understanding and the Gift of Faith In this final class of the year exploring the tea… In this final class of the year exploring the teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David tackle the ultimate goal: achieving true shalvat hanefesh (serenity) by anchoring our lives in Emet (Truth) and Emunah (Faith). Rav Shlomo explores a profound paradox: true faith only begins where the human intellect ends. If we demand logical proofs for every challenge Hashem sends us, we limit our connection to the Divine. Drawing on Rebbe Nachman and the Nesivos Shalom, this episode breaks down the three levels of faith—from the mind, to the heart, and finally to the limbs—and challenges us to stop asking God "Why" (Lama) and start asking "For What" (Lema). ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Thanks and Sponsor Acknowledgments 01:02 Purpose of Today's Lesson: Rebbe Nachman's Tachlis 02:06 Core Themes: Hitbodedut and Azamra 03:19 Anatomy of the Soul and Physiological Insight 04:56 World as Olam Deshika vs. Olam HaEmet 06:53 Holding Fast to Unshakable Truth 08:51 Truth as the Prerequisite for Genuine Faith 22:56 Bitul, Truth, and Eternal Emet 25:10 Lechatchila: A Humble Quest for Understanding 26:14 The Uncrackable Divine Code 32:12 Strong Faith Leads to Intellectual Insight 36:44 From "Why?" to "For What?" 40:10 Dveikut, Emunah, and the Rise of Sechel 45:35 The Limits of Understanding and the Gift of Faith tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2345259854 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:05:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/can-we-rely-on-miracles 00:47:53 Rav Shlomo Katz no Can a Jewish leader take a massive risk in order to save the Jewish people? Or does Torah demand that we avoid relying on miracles? In this final shiur of the season, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore one of the deepest and most sensitive questions in Jewish history: Was it permissible for Ben-Gurion to declare the State of Israel when the odds of survival seemed impossible? Beginning with the story of Matityahu and the Maccabees, the shiur examines the Torah's approach to military risk, faith, and leadership. Why did some great rabbanim oppose Zionism? How should we understand those positions today? And how do Torah leaders balance military expertise with spiritual vision when making decisions that affect the lives of an entire nation? Along the way, Rav Shlomo reflects on the divisions within Am Yisrael, the legacy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rav Mordechai Eliyahu, Oslo, Iran, and the ongoing challenge of building a Jewish future rooted in both faith and responsibility. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro, Dedications, and a Grandfather's Yahrzeit 03:15 - Can a Military General Halachically Take Risks? 08:45 - The Spiritual Roots of Anti-Zionism and Finding True Unity 16:20 - Ben Gurion's 1948 Declaration: A Miracle or a Gamble? 24:00 - Stop Settling: Living "L'chatchila" vs. "Bedieved" 35:30 - Bombing Iran and the Modern Miracles We Take for Granted 43:15 - Dovid HaMelech's Council: Balancing Strategy and the Sanhedrin 52:00 - Bottom-Up Brotherhood: What God Really Wants to Hear Can a Jewish leader take a massive risk in order … Can a Jewish leader take a massive risk in order to save the Jewish people? Or does Torah demand that we avoid relying on miracles? In this final shiur of the season, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore one of the deepest and most sensitive questions in Jewish history: Was it permissible for Ben-Gurion to declare the State of Israel when the odds of survival seemed impossible? Beginning with the story of Matityahu and the Maccabees, the shiur examines the Torah's approach to military risk, faith, and leadership. Why did some great rabbanim oppose Zionism? How should we understand those positions today? And how do Torah leaders balance military expertise with spiritual vision when making decisions that affect the lives of an entire nation? Along the way, Rav Shlomo reflects on the divisions within Am Yisrael, the legacy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rav Mordechai Eliyahu, Oslo, Iran, and the ongoing challenge of building a Jewish future rooted in both faith and responsibility. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro, Dedications, and a Grandfather's Yahrzeit 03:15 - Can a Military General Halachically Take Risks? 08:45 - The Spiritual Roots of Anti-Zionism and Finding True Unity 16:20 - Ben Gurion's 1948 Declaration: A Miracle or a Gamble? 24:00 - Stop Settling: Living "L'chatchila" vs. "Bedieved" 35:30 - Bombing Iran and the Modern Miracles We Take for Granted 43:15 - Dovid HaMelech's Council: Balancing Strategy and the Sanhedrin 52:00 - Bottom-Up Brotherhood: What God Really Wants to Hear tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2345253425 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:40:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/who-shouldnt-serve-in-the-army 00:54:23 Rav Shlomo Katz no Who Shouldn't Serve in the Army? Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David dive into the heart of the current debate surrounding the IDF draft and Torah study. Seeking a "brand new light" to heal the divisiveness, the Shiur explores the historical precedents of Avraham and King Asa, who were both punished for taking Torah scholars out to war. Rav Shlomo addresses the complex realities on both sides: the genuine fear of spiritual decline in the army, balanced against the ultimate mitzvah of saving lives (Pikuach Nefesh) and the reality that the Shechinah (Divine Presence) dwells in the army camp. Exploring the nuanced rulings of Rav Moshe Feinstein and the successful model of Hesder yeshivas, this episode calls for a massive paradigm shift and a bottom-up spiritual awakening. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro, Dedications, and a Grandfather's Story 04:15 - The Most Sensitive Sugia: The Draft and Torah Study 08:30 - Why Avraham and King Asa Were Punished for Drafting Scholars 15:00 - What if the Media Actually Interviewed the Yeshivas? 21:45 - The Greater War: Eradicating the Spirit of Hamas 28:20 - What Rav Moshe Feinstein Actually Wrote About Exemptions 35:00 - A Soldier's Perspective & The Hesder Yeshiva Model 41:15 - The Shechinah in the Army Camp and Pikuach Nefesh #israeldraft #israeldraftingorthodox #israeldraftprotest #israelidraft #israelabanikandadraft #israelidraftdodgers #israelultraorthodoxdraft #israeldraftand Who Shouldn't Serve in the Army? Rav Shlomo Katz… Who Shouldn't Serve in the Army? Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David dive into the heart of the current debate surrounding the IDF draft and Torah study. Seeking a "brand new light" to heal the divisiveness, the Shiur explores the historical precedents of Avraham and King Asa, who were both punished for taking Torah scholars out to war. Rav Shlomo addresses the complex realities on both sides: the genuine fear of spiritual decline in the army, balanced against the ultimate mitzvah of saving lives (Pikuach Nefesh) and the reality that the Shechinah (Divine Presence) dwells in the army camp. Exploring the nuanced rulings of Rav Moshe Feinstein and the successful model of Hesder yeshivas, this episode calls for a massive paradigm shift and a bottom-up spiritual awakening. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro, Dedications, and a Grandfather's Story 04:15 - The Most Sensitive Sugia: The Draft and Torah Study 08:30 - Why Avraham and King Asa Were Punished for Drafting Scholars 15:00 - What if the Media Actually Interviewed the Yeshivas? 21:45 - The Greater War: Eradicating the Spirit of Hamas 28:20 - What Rav Moshe Feinstein Actually Wrote About Exemptions 35:00 - A Soldier's Perspective & The Hesder Yeshiva Model 41:15 - The Shechinah in the Army Camp and Pikuach Nefesh #israeldraft #israeldraftingorthodox #israeldraftprotest #israelidraft #israelabanikandadraft #israelidraftdodgers #israelultraorthodoxdraft #israeldraftand tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2343460976 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:39:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/are-you-teaching-mitzvot-but 00:51:52 Rav Shlomo Katz no Are You Teaching Mitzvot But Forgetting The Soul? In this final class of the year on the sefer Know Your Children, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore what it truly means to make Hashem the center of your home. It doesn't mean walking around holding Tehillim all day. It means integrating a deep, spiritual purpose into the daily grind of parenting, from giving baths to feeding your kids dinner. Rav Shlomo discusses the critical balance between teaching the actions of Halacha and cultivating the emotional regesh (vitality) behind those actions, warning against the dangers of raising "doers" without teaching them how to be "feelers" ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t #parenting #jewishwisdom #jewishparenting #raisingchildren Are You Teaching Mitzvot But Forgetting The Soul?… Are You Teaching Mitzvot But Forgetting The Soul? In this final class of the year on the sefer Know Your Children, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore what it truly means to make Hashem the center of your home. It doesn't mean walking around holding Tehillim all day. It means integrating a deep, spiritual purpose into the daily grind of parenting, from giving baths to feeding your kids dinner. Rav Shlomo discusses the critical balance between teaching the actions of Halacha and cultivating the emotional regesh (vitality) behind those actions, warning against the dangers of raising "doers" without teaching them how to be "feelers" ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t #parenting #jewishwisdom #jewishparenting #raisingchildren tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2342392988 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:09:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/chukat-why-mashiach-needs-both 00:20:27 Rav Shlomo Katz no As Parshat Chukat opens with the mystery of the Parah Adumah, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David uncover a startling teaching hidden within its ashes. Drawing from Reb Tzadok HaKohen, the Rambam, and Reb Shlomo Carlebach, this short but powerful shiur becomes a meditation on exile, redemption, and what it truly means to prepare for Mashiach. Beginning with the Rambam's surprising prayer in the middle of Mishneh Torah, Rav Shlomo explores the deeper meaning of the Parah Adumah as a symbol of Am Yisrael itself: pure, whole, and sent "outside the camp" into centuries of galut. Yet the story does not end there. One day, the ashes will be gathered. From the haunting image of the ashes of Majdanek to Avraham Avinu's first prayer in the Torah, a profound teaching emerges: before Mashiach comes, a Jew must be connected to both the dust of Eretz Yisrael and the ashes of the Six Million. Not one without the other. ---------------------- For more Shiurim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t #chukat #redheifer #redheiferupdate2025 #redheifersacrifice #redheiferjerusalem #redheiferupdate #redheiferprophecy #redheiferisrael #redheiferceremony #redheiferprophecyexplained #redheiferritual #redheiferashes #redheiferburned #redheifertempleupdate #redheiferandthethirdtemple #carlebach As Parshat Chukat opens with the mystery of the P… As Parshat Chukat opens with the mystery of the Parah Adumah, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David uncover a startling teaching hidden within its ashes. Drawing from Reb Tzadok HaKohen, the Rambam, and Reb Shlomo Carlebach, this short but powerful shiur becomes a meditation on exile, redemption, and what it truly means to prepare for Mashiach. Beginning with the Rambam's surprising prayer in the middle of Mishneh Torah, Rav Shlomo explores the deeper meaning of the Parah Adumah as a symbol of Am Yisrael itself: pure, whole, and sent "outside the camp" into centuries of galut. Yet the story does not end there. One day, the ashes will be gathered. From the haunting image of the ashes of Majdanek to Avraham Avinu's first prayer in the Torah, a profound teaching emerges: before Mashiach comes, a Jew must be connected to both the dust of Eretz Yisrael and the ashes of the Six Million. Not one without the other. ---------------------- For more Shiurim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t #chukat #redheifer #redheiferupdate2025 #redheifersacrifice #redheiferjerusalem #redheiferupdate #redheiferprophecy #redheiferisrael #redheiferceremony #redheiferprophecyexplained #redheiferritual #redheiferashes #redheiferburned #redheifertempleupdate #redheiferandthethirdtemple #carlebach tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2341628546 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:45:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/are-you-asking-the-one 00:49:25 Rav Shlomo Katz no The One Question the Rebbe Lived By Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore a profound teaching from the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Parshas Chukas. When Miriam and Aharon passed away, the Jewish people temporarily lost their miraculous well of water and protective clouds of glory. The Rebbe explains that Moshe Rabbeinu had to step out of his own spiritual comfort zone and rein himself in (tzimtzum) to provide exactly what the people needed. Rav Shlomo connects this to the Rebbe's own life—a deeply private man who sacrificed a quiet existence because he placed the needs of the generation above his own nature. This episode challenges us all to awaken the spark of Moshe within ourselves, step away from asking what we need for our own spiritual growth, and dedicate this Gimmel Tammuz to asking: "What does the Jewish people need right now, and how can I provide it?" CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Thanks and Sponsor Acknowledgment 01:50 The Rebbe's Teaching on Divine Goodness 04:24 Miriam, Aaron, and the Hidden Losses 05:36 When the Water Stopped Flowing 13:26 The Three Things Every Jew Needs 17:48 The Segulah of Water and Miriam's Gift 22:09 Why Every Jew Learns Torah Differently 24:05 Surface Learning vs. Deep Learning 26:31 Learning Styles and the Limits of Standardization 29:02 Rav Ginsburgh, Hanan Ben Ari, and Unexpected Guidance 30:38 Torah as Food, Clouds, and Water 33:37 From Tanya Back to Moshe Rabbeinu 41:43 The Rebbe on Reinforcing Yourself 48:54 What Does the Jewish People Need Right Now? ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t The One Question the Rebbe Lived By Rav Shlomo K… The One Question the Rebbe Lived By Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore a profound teaching from the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Parshas Chukas. When Miriam and Aharon passed away, the Jewish people temporarily lost their miraculous well of water and protective clouds of glory. The Rebbe explains that Moshe Rabbeinu had to step out of his own spiritual comfort zone and rein himself in (tzimtzum) to provide exactly what the people needed. Rav Shlomo connects this to the Rebbe's own life—a deeply private man who sacrificed a quiet existence because he placed the needs of the generation above his own nature. This episode challenges us all to awaken the spark of Moshe within ourselves, step away from asking what we need for our own spiritual growth, and dedicate this Gimmel Tammuz to asking: "What does the Jewish people need right now, and how can I provide it?" CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Thanks and Sponsor Acknowledgment 01:50 The Rebbe's Teaching on Divine Goodness 04:24 Miriam, Aaron, and the Hidden Losses 05:36 When the Water Stopped Flowing 13:26 The Three Things Every Jew Needs 17:48 The Segulah of Water and Miriam's Gift 22:09 Why Every Jew Learns Torah Differently 24:05 Surface Learning vs. Deep Learning 26:31 Learning Styles and the Limits of Standardization 29:02 Rav Ginsburgh, Hanan Ben Ari, and Unexpected Guidance 30:38 Torah as Food, Clouds, and Water 33:37 From Tanya Back to Moshe Rabbeinu 41:43 The Rebbe on Reinforcing Yourself 48:54 What Does the Jewish People Need Right Now? ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2341055918 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:25:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/what-happens-when-jews-refuse 00:43:33 Rav Shlomo Katz no One of the most powerful sections in all of Tanach is not a battle. It's the song that comes after it. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore Shirat Devorah and the extraordinary way Devorah HaNeviah speaks about those who came to help Am Yisrael in a time of war—and those who chose not to. Why does Devorah bless Yael alongside Sarah, Rivkah, Rachel, and Leah? Why are some tribes praised while others are sharply rebuked? And why does Chazal derive the laws of nidui and cherem from Devorah's response to those who stayed on the sidelines? Moving beyond technical halachic discussions, this shiur asks a deeper question: What does the Torah expect from us when Jews are under attack? ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening: Page 78 and the General Principle 01:33 Introducing Shirat Devorah and Its Context 03:25 Blessings to Tribes and Yael in the Song 05:07 Rashi on Women's Blessings and the Holy Mothers 07:44 Understanding Nidui – Excommunication Concept 08:54 Devorah's Rebuke to Non-Participating Tribes 11:57 Modern Parallel: Blessings vs Obligations 15:05 Halachic Details of Nidui and Cherem 20:56 Contemporary Solutions and Government Policies 23:29 Need for a Spiritual Revolution, Not Tactics 25:59 Women in the Tanks & Supreme Court Decision 28:03 Judicial Reform and Democracy Debate 30:10 Halachic Limits on Excommunication (Cherem) 32:27 Moses, Gad & Reuven: Refusal to Fight 35:16 Rambam on Running Away: Slashing the Shin 36:43 Universal Attack Overrides Political Divides 41:09 Gedolim's Vision: Torah-Based Army Leadership One of the most powerful sections in all of Tanac… One of the most powerful sections in all of Tanach is not a battle. It's the song that comes after it. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore Shirat Devorah and the extraordinary way Devorah HaNeviah speaks about those who came to help Am Yisrael in a time of war—and those who chose not to. Why does Devorah bless Yael alongside Sarah, Rivkah, Rachel, and Leah? Why are some tribes praised while others are sharply rebuked? And why does Chazal derive the laws of nidui and cherem from Devorah's response to those who stayed on the sidelines? Moving beyond technical halachic discussions, this shiur asks a deeper question: What does the Torah expect from us when Jews are under attack? ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening: Page 78 and the General Principle 01:33 Introducing Shirat Devorah and Its Context 03:25 Blessings to Tribes and Yael in the Song 05:07 Rashi on Women's Blessings and the Holy Mothers 07:44 Understanding Nidui – Excommunication Concept 08:54 Devorah's Rebuke to Non-Participating Tribes 11:57 Modern Parallel: Blessings vs Obligations 15:05 Halachic Details of Nidui and Cherem 20:56 Contemporary Solutions and Government Policies 23:29 Need for a Spiritual Revolution, Not Tactics 25:59 Women in the Tanks & Supreme Court Decision 28:03 Judicial Reform and Democracy Debate 30:10 Halachic Limits on Excommunication (Cherem) 32:27 Moses, Gad & Reuven: Refusal to Fight 35:16 Rambam on Running Away: Slashing the Shin 36:43 Universal Attack Overrides Political Divides 41:09 Gedolim's Vision: Torah-Based Army Leadership tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2339555387 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:22:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/tammuz-the-spiritual-power-of 00:20:36 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this special Rosh Chodesh Tammuz teaching, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore the deeper spiritual work of the month through the lens of Reuven, the tribe associated with Tammuz and the sense of sight. Drawing from the teachings of Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh, Rebbe Nachman, and Chassidus, Rav Shlomo uncovers a powerful challenge: when we look at another Jew, what do we actually see? Why does Tammuz correspond to vision? Why were we given two eyes? And how can learning to see the good in others actually help awaken the good within them? As we enter the weeks that eventually lead toward Tisha B'Av, Rav Shlomo offers a practical and uplifting path forward: using our right eye to see the greatness in others, and our left eye to honestly examine ourselves. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsor Acknowledgments 01:02 Rosh Chodesh Tammuz Overview 09:05 Flip Camera Story and Symbolism 11:58 Why Two Ears? Seeking Balance 14:25 Right and Left Eye Teachings 17:10 Closing Call to Action for Tammuz In this special Rosh Chodesh Tammuz teaching, Rav… In this special Rosh Chodesh Tammuz teaching, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore the deeper spiritual work of the month through the lens of Reuven, the tribe associated with Tammuz and the sense of sight. Drawing from the teachings of Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh, Rebbe Nachman, and Chassidus, Rav Shlomo uncovers a powerful challenge: when we look at another Jew, what do we actually see? Why does Tammuz correspond to vision? Why were we given two eyes? And how can learning to see the good in others actually help awaken the good within them? As we enter the weeks that eventually lead toward Tisha B'Av, Rav Shlomo offers a practical and uplifting path forward: using our right eye to see the greatness in others, and our left eye to honestly examine ourselves. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsor Acknowledgments 01:02 Rosh Chodesh Tammuz Overview 09:05 Flip Camera Story and Symbolism 11:58 Why Two Ears? Seeking Balance 14:25 Right and Left Eye Teachings 17:10 Closing Call to Action for Tammuz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2339099267 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:05:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/why-do-we-really-want-our-kids 01:00:03 Rav Shlomo Katz no What are we really hoping for when we say we want our children to be religious? In this week's episode, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore one of the deepest questions in Jewish parenting. Is the goal simply that our children keep Torah and mitzvot, or is there something even more fundamental that must come first? Drawing from the teachings of Rav Itamar Schwartz, Chassidut, Parshat Beha'alotecha, and powerful personal stories, Rav Shlomo explains why Jewish parenting must be built around the soul, why children need to experience a living relationship with Hashem in the home, and why even the most meticulous religious upbringing can miss the point if it lacks genuine connection. Along the way, he discusses humor in parenting, trauma and resilience, the role of schools versus parents, hitbodedut, community pressure, and what it means to create a home where Hashem is not merely discussed—but truly felt. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsorship Announcements 02:18 Humor Required in Soul-Focused Parenting 07:13 Addressing Trauma: Need for Laughter 08:17 Behaalotecha Lesson: Feeling the Torah 11:57 Parents Must Experience Hashem First 14:43 NBA Analogy: Perseverance and Humility 16:27 Story of Rabbi Meir Abuchatzeira 19:04 Chabad-Knicks Moshiach Humor 23:01 Hashem Is Everywhere, Not Just at Shul 24:14 Teaching Kids Hashem with Joy and Simcha 25:40 Parents Must Model Hashem-Centered Homes 28:14 Self-Esteem vs. Infinite Divine Potential 29:19 When Chinuch Misses Its True Purpose 30:20 Parents Focused Solely on Torah/Mitzvos 32:25 Considering Hitbodedut in Summer Break 35:06 Relationship with God vs. Staying Frum Debate 36:33 Baal Teshuvah Family: Kids Stray Yet Seek God 39:03 Parents’ Authentic Relationship Transfers to Children 44:10 Making Hashem Central in the Home All Day 46:18 Covenant and Kirvas Hashem as Core 47:39 Closeness to God Brings Pain 49:22 Teaching Desire, Not Obligation, for Mitzvot 52:32 Motivation Behind Wanting Kids to Wear Tzitzit 54:27 Modeling Love for Mitzvot at Home 55:49 Community Pressure vs Personal Desire in Parenting 57:00 War Trauma and Spiritual Connection 58:48 Final Thoughts on Passing the Legacy What are we really hoping for when we say we want… What are we really hoping for when we say we want our children to be religious? In this week's episode, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore one of the deepest questions in Jewish parenting. Is the goal simply that our children keep Torah and mitzvot, or is there something even more fundamental that must come first? Drawing from the teachings of Rav Itamar Schwartz, Chassidut, Parshat Beha'alotecha, and powerful personal stories, Rav Shlomo explains why Jewish parenting must be built around the soul, why children need to experience a living relationship with Hashem in the home, and why even the most meticulous religious upbringing can miss the point if it lacks genuine connection. Along the way, he discusses humor in parenting, trauma and resilience, the role of schools versus parents, hitbodedut, community pressure, and what it means to create a home where Hashem is not merely discussed—but truly felt. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsorship Announcements 02:18 Humor Required in Soul-Focused Parenting 07:13 Addressing Trauma: Need for Laughter 08:17 Behaalotecha Lesson: Feeling the Torah 11:57 Parents Must Experience Hashem First 14:43 NBA Analogy: Perseverance and Humility 16:27 Story of Rabbi Meir Abuchatzeira 19:04 Chabad-Knicks Moshiach Humor 23:01 Hashem Is Everywhere, Not Just at Shul 24:14 Teaching Kids Hashem with Joy and Simcha 25:40 Parents Must Model Hashem-Centered Homes 28:14 Self-Esteem vs. Infinite Divine Potential 29:19 When Chinuch Misses Its True Purpose 30:20 Parents Focused Solely on Torah/Mitzvos 32:25 Considering Hitbodedut in Summer Break 35:06 Relationship with God vs. Staying Frum Debate 36:33 Baal Teshuvah Family: Kids Stray Yet Seek God 39:03 Parents’ Authentic Relationship Transfers to Children 44:10 Making Hashem Central in the Home All Day 46:18 Covenant and Kirvas Hashem as Core 47:39 Closeness to God Brings Pain 49:22 Teaching Desire, Not Obligation, for Mitzvot 52:32 Motivation Behind Wanting Kids to Wear Tzitzit 54:27 Modeling Love for Mitzvot at Home 55:49 Community Pressure vs Personal Desire in Parenting 57:00 War Trauma and Spiritual Connection 58:48 Final Thoughts on Passing the Legacy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2337975617 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:41:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/korach-we-want-to-handle-the 00:38:56 Rav Shlomo Katz no Every year, we return to Parshat Korach, thinking we know the story. A jealous man challenges Moshe Rabbeinu, gets swallowed by the earth, and that's the end of it. But Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore a much deeper reading: Korach's downfall was not that he made a mistake. It was that he could not admit he had made one. Drawing on the Ishbitzer, Chazal, and the inner relationship between Korach, Kayin, Hevel, and Moshe Rabbeinu, this shiur uncovers what may be the ultimate test of truth: not whether we know the truth, but whether we can accept it when it exposes our own flaws. Why is it often harder for religious people to admit they're wrong? What separates Moshe's humility from Korach's certainty? And why does genuine teshuvah require the courage to dismantle structures we've spent decades building? From shalom bayis and friendship to leadership and spiritual growth, this episode becomes a powerful meditation on humility, learning, and the liberating realization that being wrong is not the end of the story. It may be the beginning of redemption. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Every year, we return to Parshat Korach, thinking… Every year, we return to Parshat Korach, thinking we know the story. A jealous man challenges Moshe Rabbeinu, gets swallowed by the earth, and that's the end of it. But Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore a much deeper reading: Korach's downfall was not that he made a mistake. It was that he could not admit he had made one. Drawing on the Ishbitzer, Chazal, and the inner relationship between Korach, Kayin, Hevel, and Moshe Rabbeinu, this shiur uncovers what may be the ultimate test of truth: not whether we know the truth, but whether we can accept it when it exposes our own flaws. Why is it often harder for religious people to admit they're wrong? What separates Moshe's humility from Korach's certainty? And why does genuine teshuvah require the courage to dismantle structures we've spent decades building? From shalom bayis and friendship to leadership and spiritual growth, this episode becomes a powerful meditation on humility, learning, and the liberating realization that being wrong is not the end of the story. It may be the beginning of redemption. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2337184676 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:57:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/why-you-feel-better-when-you 00:49:04 Rav Shlomo Katz no One of the greatest obstacles to inner peace isn't what happens inside of us. It's what we think about everyone else. In this week's shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore a foundational teaching that sits at the heart of Rebbe Nachman's path to tranquility: learning how to see people differently. Beginning with the Gemara's command to judge others favorably, Rav Shlomo uncovers a profound teaching from Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch that completely reframes what justice actually means. Is judging favorably simply being nice? Is it ignoring reality? Or is it possible that true justice requires seeing a much bigger picture than what our eyes can grasp? Through stories, practical examples, and an introduction to Rebbe Nachman's teaching of Azamra, this shiur reveals why our assumptions about other people are often built on incomplete information, and why learning to see the good in others may be one of the most powerful paths to peace within ourselves. Because at the end of the day, it really does feel better when we like people. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Special Shiur Introduction and Excitement 02:36 Gemara Quote on Judging Friends 03:36 Question: Is Favorable Judgment True Justice? 04:59 Halachic Dilemma: Judging Favorably vs Reality 07:09 Sefer Chasidim on Not Judging Unfavorably 08:50 Do We Really Know Friends' Spiritual Levels? 11:01 Upcoming Part Two and Preview of Hirsch 14:33 Justice Defined as Truth of Truths 17:21 Conclusion: Objective Justice and Inner Peace 20:27 Jacob and Isaac Blessing Parable 24:12 When Blessings Weaken and Life Falls Apart 26:36 Rav Hirsch on Seeing Beneath the Surface 31:07 Removing Narrow Lenses to See True Reality 39:15 Rebbe Nachman’s Azamra: Finding Good in Everyone 41:37 The Challenge of Objective Judgment in Practice 48:03 Loving From Distance: Boundaries and Favorable Judgment #rebbenachman #rebbenachmanofbreslov #rebbenachmanmeuman #rebbenachmanand #rabbinachman #rabbinachmanteachings #judgingothers #judgingothersbible One of the greatest obstacles to inner peace isn'… One of the greatest obstacles to inner peace isn't what happens inside of us. It's what we think about everyone else. In this week's shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore a foundational teaching that sits at the heart of Rebbe Nachman's path to tranquility: learning how to see people differently. Beginning with the Gemara's command to judge others favorably, Rav Shlomo uncovers a profound teaching from Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch that completely reframes what justice actually means. Is judging favorably simply being nice? Is it ignoring reality? Or is it possible that true justice requires seeing a much bigger picture than what our eyes can grasp? Through stories, practical examples, and an introduction to Rebbe Nachman's teaching of Azamra, this shiur reveals why our assumptions about other people are often built on incomplete information, and why learning to see the good in others may be one of the most powerful paths to peace within ourselves. Because at the end of the day, it really does feel better when we like people. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Special Shiur Introduction and Excitement 02:36 Gemara Quote on Judging Friends 03:36 Question: Is Favorable Judgment True Justice? 04:59 Halachic Dilemma: Judging Favorably vs Reality 07:09 Sefer Chasidim on Not Judging Unfavorably 08:50 Do We Really Know Friends' Spiritual Levels? 11:01 Upcoming Part Two and Preview of Hirsch 14:33 Justice Defined as Truth of Truths 17:21 Conclusion: Objective Justice and Inner Peace 20:27 Jacob and Isaac Blessing Parable 24:12 When Blessings Weaken and Life Falls Apart 26:36 Rav Hirsch on Seeing Beneath the Surface 31:07 Removing Narrow Lenses to See True Reality 39:15 Rebbe Nachman’s Azamra: Finding Good in Everyone 41:37 The Challenge of Objective Judgment in Practice 48:03 Loving From Distance: Boundaries and Favorable Judgment #rebbenachman #rebbenachmanofbreslov #rebbenachmanmeuman #rebbenachmanand #rabbinachman #rabbinachmanteachings #judgingothers #judgingothersbible tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2336601878 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:15:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-draft-debate-and-the 00:44:29 Rav Shlomo Katz no The conversation around drafting yeshiva students often begins with opinions. This shiur begins with Torah. Continuing the exploration of one of the most sensitive issues facing Am Yisrael, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David examine the Rambam's famous discussion of Shevet Levi and the claim that Torah learners occupy a unique role within the Jewish people. But does the Rambam actually exempt Torah learners from military service? Why doesn't he explicitly say so? Why were all the other tribes counted among those who went out to war? And what can we learn from the surprising role of Kohanim in Jewish battles throughout Tanach and Chazal? Rather than offering slogans or easy answers, this shiur uncovers the deeper roots of the debate and challenges listeners to approach the subject with humility, seriousness, and a genuine search for truth. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Sponsor Acknowledgments and Opening Blessings 01:02 Introducing the Sensitive Draft Topic and Its Controversy 04:05 Recap: Counting of Am Yisrael and Shevet Levi 06:43 Rambam on Learners' Exemption from Military Service 09:14 Clarifying Rambam's Language – Questions from the Class 23:22 Kohanim Participation in Biblical Wars 25:37 Pachad Reality: Why Kohanim Couldn't Fight 26:41 Who Can Claim Levi Status More Than a Kohen? 28:02 Proofs That Kohanim Actually Served in Battle 30:11 The Halachic Question of Kohen with Yefat Toar 34:15 Modern Tzahal: Non-Combat Soldiers and Kohen Issues 44:19 Closing Thoughts and Ongoing Questions The conversation around drafting yeshiva students… The conversation around drafting yeshiva students often begins with opinions. This shiur begins with Torah. Continuing the exploration of one of the most sensitive issues facing Am Yisrael, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David examine the Rambam's famous discussion of Shevet Levi and the claim that Torah learners occupy a unique role within the Jewish people. But does the Rambam actually exempt Torah learners from military service? Why doesn't he explicitly say so? Why were all the other tribes counted among those who went out to war? And what can we learn from the surprising role of Kohanim in Jewish battles throughout Tanach and Chazal? Rather than offering slogans or easy answers, this shiur uncovers the deeper roots of the debate and challenges listeners to approach the subject with humility, seriousness, and a genuine search for truth. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Sponsor Acknowledgments and Opening Blessings 01:02 Introducing the Sensitive Draft Topic and Its Controversy 04:05 Recap: Counting of Am Yisrael and Shevet Levi 06:43 Rambam on Learners' Exemption from Military Service 09:14 Clarifying Rambam's Language – Questions from the Class 23:22 Kohanim Participation in Biblical Wars 25:37 Pachad Reality: Why Kohanim Couldn't Fight 26:41 Who Can Claim Levi Status More Than a Kohen? 28:02 Proofs That Kohanim Actually Served in Battle 30:11 The Halachic Question of Kohen with Yefat Toar 34:15 Modern Tzahal: Non-Combat Soldiers and Kohen Issues 44:19 Closing Thoughts and Ongoing Questions tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2333842454 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:25:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/shelach-nothing-can-stop-a-yid 00:46:40 Rav Shlomo Katz no As Parshat Shelach confronts us once again with the story of the Meraglim, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David uncover what may be the deepest question hidden beneath their report. Were the spies really afraid? Drawing from the Even Shlomo, Rav Shlomo suggests that the issue was not fear at all. The issue was רצון. Because if there is something you truly want — something your life depends on — nothing can stop you. Obstacles only reveal uncertainty in the connection. When desire is absolute, doubt disappears. In this powerful shiur, Rav Shlomo explores the difference between responsibility and ratzon, the deeper meaning of אין דבר עומד בפני הרצון, the spiritual root of the Meraglim's mistake, and why Eretz Yisrael remains the ultimate test of what Am Yisrael truly wants. Through stories of parents risking everything for their children, hostages who discovered hidden strengths, the Six-Day War, Oslo, and the eternal longing for Yerushalayim, this episode becomes a meditation on the question that every Jew must eventually ask: What do I want so deeply that nothing in the world could stop me? ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & Opening Blessings 02:37 Identifying the Core Issue of Today’s Shiur 13:17 When Obstacles Reveal a Flaw in Our Connection 14:36 The Unstoppable Drive: Jumping Into a Stormy Ocean 17:07 A Mother’s Heroic Act in a Car Accident 23:38 Lessons from the Meraglim’s Report 26:47 Reordering Responsibility and Ratzon As Parshat Shelach confronts us once again with t… As Parshat Shelach confronts us once again with the story of the Meraglim, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David uncover what may be the deepest question hidden beneath their report. Were the spies really afraid? Drawing from the Even Shlomo, Rav Shlomo suggests that the issue was not fear at all. The issue was רצון. Because if there is something you truly want — something your life depends on — nothing can stop you. Obstacles only reveal uncertainty in the connection. When desire is absolute, doubt disappears. In this powerful shiur, Rav Shlomo explores the difference between responsibility and ratzon, the deeper meaning of אין דבר עומד בפני הרצון, the spiritual root of the Meraglim's mistake, and why Eretz Yisrael remains the ultimate test of what Am Yisrael truly wants. Through stories of parents risking everything for their children, hostages who discovered hidden strengths, the Six-Day War, Oslo, and the eternal longing for Yerushalayim, this episode becomes a meditation on the question that every Jew must eventually ask: What do I want so deeply that nothing in the world could stop me? ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & Opening Blessings 02:37 Identifying the Core Issue of Today’s Shiur 13:17 When Obstacles Reveal a Flaw in Our Connection 14:36 The Unstoppable Drive: Jumping Into a Stormy Ocean 17:07 A Mother’s Heroic Act in a Car Accident 23:38 Lessons from the Meraglim’s Report 26:47 Reordering Responsibility and Ratzon tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2333140466 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:05:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rebbe-nachmans-surprising 00:49:25 Rav Shlomo Katz no What is peace? Most people think shalom means agreement. Rebbe Nachman teaches something far more challenging—and far more transformative. Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore Rebbe Nachman's surprising definition of peace: not the absence of disagreement, but the ability to seek truth together with those who see the world differently than we do. Drawing from current events, personal stories, and foundational teachings from Likutey Moharan, this conversation examines why machloket distances us not only from one another, but from Hashem Himself. Along the way, Rav Shlomo explores inner conflict, serenity of the soul, the dangers of ideological certainty, and why true shalom can only emerge when we stop fearing opposing perspectives. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Dedication and Announcements 01:34 Defining Inner Peace vs External Conflict 03:41 Personal Anecdote: New Shoes and Shtender 08:06 Rebbe Nachman's Definition of Shalom 09:52 Pursuing Truth (Emet) Over Vanity 11:21 Money, Vanity, and Spiritual Decisiveness 14:27 Scooter Braun Example on Charity 20:25 Haredi Riot in Alon Shvut and Call for Dialogue 24:25 Divine Assistance Needed to Choose Participation 25:33 Machloket as Root of Distance from Hashem 28:52 Why We Gather: Seeking Common Ground 48:18 Inner Peace (Menuchas HaNefesh) and Its Spiritual Reward What is peace? Most people think shalom means ag… What is peace? Most people think shalom means agreement. Rebbe Nachman teaches something far more challenging—and far more transformative. Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore Rebbe Nachman's surprising definition of peace: not the absence of disagreement, but the ability to seek truth together with those who see the world differently than we do. Drawing from current events, personal stories, and foundational teachings from Likutey Moharan, this conversation examines why machloket distances us not only from one another, but from Hashem Himself. Along the way, Rav Shlomo explores inner conflict, serenity of the soul, the dangers of ideological certainty, and why true shalom can only emerge when we stop fearing opposing perspectives. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Dedication and Announcements 01:34 Defining Inner Peace vs External Conflict 03:41 Personal Anecdote: New Shoes and Shtender 08:06 Rebbe Nachman's Definition of Shalom 09:52 Pursuing Truth (Emet) Over Vanity 11:21 Money, Vanity, and Spiritual Decisiveness 14:27 Scooter Braun Example on Charity 20:25 Haredi Riot in Alon Shvut and Call for Dialogue 24:25 Divine Assistance Needed to Choose Participation 25:33 Machloket as Root of Distance from Hashem 28:52 Why We Gather: Seeking Common Ground 48:18 Inner Peace (Menuchas HaNefesh) and Its Spiritual Reward tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2332543730 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/can-we-talk-about-the-draft 00:52:04 Rav Shlomo Katz no Few conversations in Israel today are more painful, emotional, or explosive than the question of drafting yeshiva students into the army. But in this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz insists on approaching the topic not through politics, anger, or slogans — but through Torah. Beginning with the census of מלחמה in Sefer Bamidbar, the role of Shevet Levi, the Rambam’s understanding of Torah leadership, and the relationship between mesirus nefesh and השראת השכינה, the conversation becomes an honest and vulnerable exploration of responsibility, achdus, and what it means to carry the burden of Am Yisrael together. More than anything, this shiur wrestles with the emotional and spiritual fracture inside Am Yisrael itself, and the challenge of remaining rooted in ahavat Yisrael even during the hardest disagreements imaginable. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t 00:00 Dedication of Niggun for Yonatan Razel's Recovery 04:31 Introducing the Hot Issue: Drafting Yeshiva Students 06:32 Biblical Basis: Counting Soldiers in the Desert 08:59 Shechina Linked to Census and the Army 14:36 Why Shevet Levi Isn’t Counted in the Military Census 21:17 Teaching Style: Speaking the Language of the Audience 26:34 Rambam’s Description of the Levites’ Role 27:57 Levi’s Mission Beyond Combat According to Rambam 29:39 Amalek Analogy in Modern Discussion 30:54 Levi Exemption Explained: Their Sacred Duty 41:29 Contemporary Charedi Attitudes Toward Military Service 50:13 Call for Vulnerability and Community Action 51:22 Amalek Metaphor and the Need for Resilience #israeldraft #israeldraftingorthodox #israeldraftprotest #israelidraft #israelabanikandadraft #israelidraftdodgers #israelultraorthodoxdraft #israeldraftand Few conversations in Israel today are more painfu… Few conversations in Israel today are more painful, emotional, or explosive than the question of drafting yeshiva students into the army. But in this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz insists on approaching the topic not through politics, anger, or slogans — but through Torah. Beginning with the census of מלחמה in Sefer Bamidbar, the role of Shevet Levi, the Rambam’s understanding of Torah leadership, and the relationship between mesirus nefesh and השראת השכינה, the conversation becomes an honest and vulnerable exploration of responsibility, achdus, and what it means to carry the burden of Am Yisrael together. More than anything, this shiur wrestles with the emotional and spiritual fracture inside Am Yisrael itself, and the challenge of remaining rooted in ahavat Yisrael even during the hardest disagreements imaginable. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t 00:00 Dedication of Niggun for Yonatan Razel's Recovery 04:31 Introducing the Hot Issue: Drafting Yeshiva Students 06:32 Biblical Basis: Counting Soldiers in the Desert 08:59 Shechina Linked to Census and the Army 14:36 Why Shevet Levi Isn’t Counted in the Military Census 21:17 Teaching Style: Speaking the Language of the Audience 26:34 Rambam’s Description of the Levites’ Role 27:57 Levi’s Mission Beyond Combat According to Rambam 29:39 Amalek Analogy in Modern Discussion 30:54 Levi Exemption Explained: Their Sacred Duty 41:29 Contemporary Charedi Attitudes Toward Military Service 50:13 Call for Vulnerability and Community Action 51:22 Amalek Metaphor and the Need for Resilience #israeldraft #israeldraftingorthodox #israeldraftprotest #israelidraft #israelabanikandadraft #israelidraftdodgers #israelultraorthodoxdraft #israeldraftand tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2331096401 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:43:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-torah-knows-jews-are-too 01:01:23 Rav Shlomo Katz no “We are rachmanim bnei rachmanim.” Again and again throughout this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David return to that reality: the Jewish people are compassionate by nature. And precisely because of that, the Torah forces us to confront Amalek over and over again. Moving through Shaul HaMelech’s mercy on Agag, the obligation of Parshas Zachor, October 7th, the moral confusion surrounding modern warfare, and Rav Shmuel Eliyahu’s understanding of Amalek in our generation, this conversation wrestles honestly with one of the hardest Torah topics imaginable. Not as a political discussion. Not as slogans. But as Torah. A raw and emotionally charged shiur about compassion, survival, responsibility, and why the Torah insists that evil must still be recognized clearly, even by a people whose instinct is mercy. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Sponsorships and Memorials 01:37 Brandon’s Question: Call to Action for Shlav Bet 04:21 Compassion and the Obligation to Eradicate Amalek 07:39 Recent Chayal Killed in Lebanon — A Tragedy 09:27 The Danger of Forgetting Amalek and Shaul’s Failure 15:16 Gemara on Yoav Killing Only Amalek Males 17:03 Modern Amalek: Estimating Numbers in Gaza 20:28 Halacha: Prioritizing Parshas Zachor Over Megillah 23:21 The Moral Question of Conscripting Our Youth 26:27 Why Parshas Zachor Holds a Solemn Obligation 27:29 Listening to the Cry of the Yishmaeli Child 35:21 Modern Definition of Amalek: From Nations to Individuals 40:12 Category Errors in the Amalek Debate 42:19 First Aid Priority: The Collapsed Building Lesson 45:16 Identifying Threats Beyond Amalek 46:38 Root Issue: Rebuilding the Temple 49:11 Redefining Amalek in Modern Context 50:43 Drawing the Line on Individual Amalek 54:57 Essential Mitzvah: Survival (V’chai Bahem) 56:08 Choosing the Voice for Change 57:11 Importance of Parshas Zachor Reminder “We are rachmanim bnei rachmanim.” Again and aga… “We are rachmanim bnei rachmanim.” Again and again throughout this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David return to that reality: the Jewish people are compassionate by nature. And precisely because of that, the Torah forces us to confront Amalek over and over again. Moving through Shaul HaMelech’s mercy on Agag, the obligation of Parshas Zachor, October 7th, the moral confusion surrounding modern warfare, and Rav Shmuel Eliyahu’s understanding of Amalek in our generation, this conversation wrestles honestly with one of the hardest Torah topics imaginable. Not as a political discussion. Not as slogans. But as Torah. A raw and emotionally charged shiur about compassion, survival, responsibility, and why the Torah insists that evil must still be recognized clearly, even by a people whose instinct is mercy. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Sponsorships and Memorials 01:37 Brandon’s Question: Call to Action for Shlav Bet 04:21 Compassion and the Obligation to Eradicate Amalek 07:39 Recent Chayal Killed in Lebanon — A Tragedy 09:27 The Danger of Forgetting Amalek and Shaul’s Failure 15:16 Gemara on Yoav Killing Only Amalek Males 17:03 Modern Amalek: Estimating Numbers in Gaza 20:28 Halacha: Prioritizing Parshas Zachor Over Megillah 23:21 The Moral Question of Conscripting Our Youth 26:27 Why Parshas Zachor Holds a Solemn Obligation 27:29 Listening to the Cry of the Yishmaeli Child 35:21 Modern Definition of Amalek: From Nations to Individuals 40:12 Category Errors in the Amalek Debate 42:19 First Aid Priority: The Collapsed Building Lesson 45:16 Identifying Threats Beyond Amalek 46:38 Root Issue: Rebuilding the Temple 49:11 Redefining Amalek in Modern Context 50:43 Drawing the Line on Individual Amalek 54:57 Essential Mitzvah: Survival (V’chai Bahem) 56:08 Choosing the Voice for Change 57:11 Importance of Parshas Zachor Reminder tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2330805479 Sun, 31 May 2026 18:11:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-significance-of-jewish 00:54:02 Rav Shlomo Katz no What changes when we stop seeing parenting as behavior management… and start seeing it as caring for a נשמה? In this deeply moving episode of Know Your Children, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore the uniquely Jewish foundation of parenting — not merely raising functional children, but honoring the divine soul hidden within them. Through stories from Reb Shlomo Carlebach, reflections on “בצלם אלוקים,” and practical shifts in consciousness, this conversation reframes what kavod for children באמת means. Why do Jewish parents give honor to children? Is it psychological? Emotional? Or something much deeper? ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Blessings and Sponsor Acknowledgments 01:25 Choosing Our Focus for the Final Weeks 05:07 Reb Shlomo’s Lesson on Respect for Jewish Children 08:42 VeAhavta LeReiacha Kamocha and Family Hierarchy 11:35 Seeing Our Children as Divine Souls 13:37 A Personal Moment Recognizing Children as Souls 22:27 Starting Point: Placing the Soul at the Center 24:08 Correct Prayer Phrase for the Soul 28:09 Nekudat Motza: Parenting Beyond Dependence 31:07 Love Exercise: Visualizing Affection for Others 34:09 Koach Ha'emuna: Faith Strength Over Intellect 36:50 Jewish vs Psychological Reasons for Honoring Children 48:37 Shtikel Elokus: Tiny Pieces of Hashem as Our Source 50:36 When Kids Feel Unlovable: Using Neshama as a Remedy 51:58 Reb Leo’s Lesson: Learning Emunah Every Day 53:00 Building an Emunah Muscle: Never Wait for the Neshamas What changes when we stop seeing parenting as beh… What changes when we stop seeing parenting as behavior management… and start seeing it as caring for a נשמה? In this deeply moving episode of Know Your Children, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore the uniquely Jewish foundation of parenting — not merely raising functional children, but honoring the divine soul hidden within them. Through stories from Reb Shlomo Carlebach, reflections on “בצלם אלוקים,” and practical shifts in consciousness, this conversation reframes what kavod for children באמת means. Why do Jewish parents give honor to children? Is it psychological? Emotional? Or something much deeper? ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Blessings and Sponsor Acknowledgments 01:25 Choosing Our Focus for the Final Weeks 05:07 Reb Shlomo’s Lesson on Respect for Jewish Children 08:42 VeAhavta LeReiacha Kamocha and Family Hierarchy 11:35 Seeing Our Children as Divine Souls 13:37 A Personal Moment Recognizing Children as Souls 22:27 Starting Point: Placing the Soul at the Center 24:08 Correct Prayer Phrase for the Soul 28:09 Nekudat Motza: Parenting Beyond Dependence 31:07 Love Exercise: Visualizing Affection for Others 34:09 Koach Ha'emuna: Faith Strength Over Intellect 36:50 Jewish vs Psychological Reasons for Honoring Children 48:37 Shtikel Elokus: Tiny Pieces of Hashem as Our Source 50:36 When Kids Feel Unlovable: Using Neshama as a Remedy 51:58 Reb Leo’s Lesson: Learning Emunah Every Day 53:00 Building an Emunah Muscle: Never Wait for the Neshamas tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2329542716 Fri, 29 May 2026 08:40:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/behaalotecha-what-moshe 00:42:41 Rav Shlomo Katz no As Parshat Behaalotecha opens with the lighting of the Menorah, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David uncover a deeper question hidden beneath the mitzvah: what was it that Moshe Rabbeinu could not understand about the Menorah? Drawing from the teachings of Reb Leibel Eiger, the Sfas Emes, and Reb Shlomo Carlebach, this shiur explores the meaning of “fire” in Avodat Hashem — not external excitement, but the פנימיות שבפנימיות, the hidden flame burning deep within every Jewish soul. Rav Shlomo explains that Aharon HaKohen’s greatness was not simply lighting candles, but revealing to every Yid that there is already a fire inside them that never truly goes out. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening greetings and theme introduction 08:40 Moshe's difficulty with the Menorah explained 13:09 Reb Leibel Eger on the nature of fire 15:38 Aharon HaKohen reveals the inner fire of mitzvah 18:24 Rebbe’s torch: fire that spreads the world 19:42 Maftirz becha – divine request for fire 23:35 Avoiding transgression with inner fire 28:23 Sefer Bamidbar’s perpetual failures and fire plea 29:33 Miriam’s Fire Extinguished – Keep Your Spiritual Flame Alive 34:48 Skeptics Question the Longevity of Our Community’s Fire 36:02 Moshe’s Struggle with the Menorah’s Eternal Flame 38:20 Returning to the Vision: The Menorah as a Divine Mirror 42:15 Overcoming the Inner Cynic with Aharon’s Persistent Fire As Parshat Behaalotecha opens with the lighting o… As Parshat Behaalotecha opens with the lighting of the Menorah, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David uncover a deeper question hidden beneath the mitzvah: what was it that Moshe Rabbeinu could not understand about the Menorah? Drawing from the teachings of Reb Leibel Eiger, the Sfas Emes, and Reb Shlomo Carlebach, this shiur explores the meaning of “fire” in Avodat Hashem — not external excitement, but the פנימיות שבפנימיות, the hidden flame burning deep within every Jewish soul. Rav Shlomo explains that Aharon HaKohen’s greatness was not simply lighting candles, but revealing to every Yid that there is already a fire inside them that never truly goes out. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening greetings and theme introduction 08:40 Moshe's difficulty with the Menorah explained 13:09 Reb Leibel Eger on the nature of fire 15:38 Aharon HaKohen reveals the inner fire of mitzvah 18:24 Rebbe’s torch: fire that spreads the world 19:42 Maftirz becha – divine request for fire 23:35 Avoiding transgression with inner fire 28:23 Sefer Bamidbar’s perpetual failures and fire plea 29:33 Miriam’s Fire Extinguished – Keep Your Spiritual Flame Alive 34:48 Skeptics Question the Longevity of Our Community’s Fire 36:02 Moshe’s Struggle with the Menorah’s Eternal Flame 38:20 Returning to the Vision: The Menorah as a Divine Mirror 42:15 Overcoming the Inner Cynic with Aharon’s Persistent Fire tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2328250808 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:13:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/amalek-what-can-we-actually-do 00:57:41 Rav Shlomo Katz no Amalek: What Can We Actually Do Today? After learning about Amalek in theory, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David turn to the question everyone eventually reaches: So what are we actually supposed to do with this? This is not a shiur about slogans or politics. It’s an honest conversation about galus mentality, October 7th, “quiet for quiet,” fear, leadership, and whether Am Yisrael is emotionally prepared to confront evil without falling back into illusion. Moving between Rav Soloveitchik, Rav Shmuel Eliyahu, the failures of Oslo, and the spiritual confusion of modern Jewish life, Rav Shlomo explores why clarity itself has become one of the hardest things for Jews to hold onto — and why the next generation may be forced to think differently. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Sponsorship and Memorials 01:36 Historical Context of Amalek’s Attack 03:44 Rav Soloveitchik and Modern Amalek 05:21 Hamas, ISIS, Iran, and Amalek Ideology 08:52 Peace Talks vs. “Quiet for Quiet” 11:39 Berl Katznelson on Palestinian Nazism 13:39 Ideology as a Contagious Disease 18:20 Why Jews Also Struggle With Clarity 21:32 Balfour, San Remo, and the Return to Eretz Yisrael 22:40 Bibi’s Framing of the War 27:18 Germany, Edom, and the Gemara in Megillah 31:52 Radical Islam and the Desire to Destroy the World 36:12 Why “Quiet for Quiet” Failed 40:28 Galus Mentality and Jewish Confusion 44:14 Can We Still Live Inside Illusions? 47:45 Unrealistic Long-Term Vision vs. Immediate Action 50:15 The Younger Generation Needs Different Leadership 51:22 Should We Build — Or Wait? 53:12 Combating Pessimism and Building the Future 54:47 Bottom-Up Change and Empowering the Next Generation 56:08 A Practical Step Forward 57:36 Closing Thoughts and Blessing #amalek #gaza #iranwar #judaism #bibi #zionism Amalek: What Can We Actually Do Today? After lea… Amalek: What Can We Actually Do Today? After learning about Amalek in theory, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David turn to the question everyone eventually reaches: So what are we actually supposed to do with this? This is not a shiur about slogans or politics. It’s an honest conversation about galus mentality, October 7th, “quiet for quiet,” fear, leadership, and whether Am Yisrael is emotionally prepared to confront evil without falling back into illusion. Moving between Rav Soloveitchik, Rav Shmuel Eliyahu, the failures of Oslo, and the spiritual confusion of modern Jewish life, Rav Shlomo explores why clarity itself has become one of the hardest things for Jews to hold onto — and why the next generation may be forced to think differently. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Sponsorship and Memorials 01:36 Historical Context of Amalek’s Attack 03:44 Rav Soloveitchik and Modern Amalek 05:21 Hamas, ISIS, Iran, and Amalek Ideology 08:52 Peace Talks vs. “Quiet for Quiet” 11:39 Berl Katznelson on Palestinian Nazism 13:39 Ideology as a Contagious Disease 18:20 Why Jews Also Struggle With Clarity 21:32 Balfour, San Remo, and the Return to Eretz Yisrael 22:40 Bibi’s Framing of the War 27:18 Germany, Edom, and the Gemara in Megillah 31:52 Radical Islam and the Desire to Destroy the World 36:12 Why “Quiet for Quiet” Failed 40:28 Galus Mentality and Jewish Confusion 44:14 Can We Still Live Inside Illusions? 47:45 Unrealistic Long-Term Vision vs. Immediate Action 50:15 The Younger Generation Needs Different Leadership 51:22 Should We Build — Or Wait? 53:12 Combating Pessimism and Building the Future 54:47 Bottom-Up Change and Empowering the Next Generation 56:08 A Practical Step Forward 57:36 Closing Thoughts and Blessing #amalek #gaza #iranwar #judaism #bibi #zionism tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2326968020 Mon, 25 May 2026 09:30:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/does-amalek-still-exist-and 00:48:34 Rav Shlomo Katz no Does Amalek Exist Today? In this deeply charged shiur, Rav Shlomo explores one of the most difficult and misunderstood sugyos in Torah: Amalek. Through the writings of the Rambam, Ramban, and Rav Soloveitchik, the conversation moves beyond slogans and politics into the deeper Torah question: what does Amalek actually mean in our generation? Is Amalek only an ancient nation that disappeared long ago, or is there still a spiritual and national force in the world whose entire identity is rooted in hatred of Am Yisrael? This episode wrestles honestly with memory, morality, מלחמת מצוה, October 7th, and the responsibility of Jews to learn these sugyos from Torah rather than from emotion alone. A difficult but essential conversation for this moment in Jewish history. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Blessings and Introduction 02:18 “What Ceasefire?” — Amalek After October 7th 05:04 Chayalim Asking: Is This Milchemet Amalek? 07:28 Rambam: The Mitzvah to Remember Amalek 10:42 Why the Torah Commands Us to Awaken Hatred of Amalek 14:11 Shaul HaMelech and the War Against Amalek 17:32 Holocaust Memory and “Never Forget” 21:06 Ramban: Why Amalek Still Exists 24:48 Sancheriv and the Confusion of Nations 27:50 Amalek as the First and Final War 31:12 Edom, Exile, and Modern Enemies of Israel 35:28 Rav Soloveitchik on Amalek in Every Generation 39:44 Hamas, Iran, and the Question of Amalek Today 43:18 Compassion, Confusion, and Torah Clarity 45:50 Darshening Rav Soloveitchik on Amalek’s Continued Existence 47:03 Lo Tishkach: Torah’s Eternity and the Power of Stories 48:25 Conclusion: Learning from the Rishonim and Continuing the Discussion Does Amalek Exist Today? In this deeply charged … Does Amalek Exist Today? In this deeply charged shiur, Rav Shlomo explores one of the most difficult and misunderstood sugyos in Torah: Amalek. Through the writings of the Rambam, Ramban, and Rav Soloveitchik, the conversation moves beyond slogans and politics into the deeper Torah question: what does Amalek actually mean in our generation? Is Amalek only an ancient nation that disappeared long ago, or is there still a spiritual and national force in the world whose entire identity is rooted in hatred of Am Yisrael? This episode wrestles honestly with memory, morality, מלחמת מצוה, October 7th, and the responsibility of Jews to learn these sugyos from Torah rather than from emotion alone. A difficult but essential conversation for this moment in Jewish history. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Blessings and Introduction 02:18 “What Ceasefire?” — Amalek After October 7th 05:04 Chayalim Asking: Is This Milchemet Amalek? 07:28 Rambam: The Mitzvah to Remember Amalek 10:42 Why the Torah Commands Us to Awaken Hatred of Amalek 14:11 Shaul HaMelech and the War Against Amalek 17:32 Holocaust Memory and “Never Forget” 21:06 Ramban: Why Amalek Still Exists 24:48 Sancheriv and the Confusion of Nations 27:50 Amalek as the First and Final War 31:12 Edom, Exile, and Modern Enemies of Israel 35:28 Rav Soloveitchik on Amalek in Every Generation 39:44 Hamas, Iran, and the Question of Amalek Today 43:18 Compassion, Confusion, and Torah Clarity 45:50 Darshening Rav Soloveitchik on Amalek’s Continued Existence 47:03 Lo Tishkach: Torah’s Eternity and the Power of Stories 48:25 Conclusion: Learning from the Rishonim and Continuing the Discussion tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2326513370 Sun, 24 May 2026 10:48:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/parenting-based-on-the-first 00:48:04 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore the Gemara’s teaching that “Anochi” means: “Ana Nafshi Kesavis Yehavis” — “I gave over My soul.” From there, he opens a deeply practical conversation about what our children are actually receiving from us every day. Are we only giving them food, clothing, routines, and structure… or are we giving them our hearts within those things too? Through stories, Torah, and honest reflection, this episode reframes the entire relationship between physical caregiving and emotional connection, and asks what it means to build a home where love is truly felt — not just assumed. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Greetings and Sponsorship Acknowledgments 01:18 Unrealistic Expectations for Children’s Emotional Growth 02:48 Integrating Feelings into Our Industrial Lifestyle 04:13 Lawsuit Over Being Brought Into the World 06:42 Giving Our Soul Through Everyday Acts 09:12 Why Are Children Born Completely Helpless? 16:17 Embedding Love Into Daily Actions 21:24 Limits of What We Can Actually Give 22:59 A Potato with a Heart Metaphor 24:01 Putting Heart Into Everyday Gifts 25:05 The Verse About Guiding a Child 27:15 Merging Love with Physical Provision 28:39 Love in the Simple School Sandwich 30:40 Why God’s Soul in the Torah Matters 32:34 Giving Gifts with a Good Eye 34:24 Integrating Soul When Providing Basics 36:42 Balancing Effort and Emotional Connection 46:08 Adam’s Need for Life Mirrors God’s Gift to Us 47:58 Closing Blessing and Encouragement for the Week Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David exp… Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore the Gemara’s teaching that “Anochi” means: “Ana Nafshi Kesavis Yehavis” — “I gave over My soul.” From there, he opens a deeply practical conversation about what our children are actually receiving from us every day. Are we only giving them food, clothing, routines, and structure… or are we giving them our hearts within those things too? Through stories, Torah, and honest reflection, this episode reframes the entire relationship between physical caregiving and emotional connection, and asks what it means to build a home where love is truly felt — not just assumed. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Greetings and Sponsorship Acknowledgments 01:18 Unrealistic Expectations for Children’s Emotional Growth 02:48 Integrating Feelings into Our Industrial Lifestyle 04:13 Lawsuit Over Being Brought Into the World 06:42 Giving Our Soul Through Everyday Acts 09:12 Why Are Children Born Completely Helpless? 16:17 Embedding Love Into Daily Actions 21:24 Limits of What We Can Actually Give 22:59 A Potato with a Heart Metaphor 24:01 Putting Heart Into Everyday Gifts 25:05 The Verse About Guiding a Child 27:15 Merging Love with Physical Provision 28:39 Love in the Simple School Sandwich 30:40 Why God’s Soul in the Torah Matters 32:34 Giving Gifts with a Good Eye 34:24 Integrating Soul When Providing Basics 36:42 Balancing Effort and Emotional Connection 46:08 Adam’s Need for Life Mirrors God’s Gift to Us 47:58 Closing Blessing and Encouragement for the Week tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2324149427 Wed, 20 May 2026 08:50:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-hidden-contradiction 00:48:12 Rav Shlomo Katz no What really happened when Am Yisrael said Na’aseh V’Nishma at Har Sinai? In this powerful continuation of the Tolner Rebbe’s teaching, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore the frightening possibility that even our greatest spiritual moments may contain contradiction beneath the surface. Why did the first Luchos come with thunder, fire, and overwhelming revelation — only to be broken? Why does true Torah seem to deepen דווקא in quietness, hiddenness, and tznius? This shiur is about the difference between excitement and permanence, inspiration and transformation, external fire and inner truth. And ultimately, it is a deeply hopeful teaching about why Hashem still believes in us even when we are not fully where we want to be. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and the Paradox at Sinai 02:19 Tracing the Roots of Our Inner Contradiction 03:45 Excitement Over the First Tablets as the Trigger 04:54 Desire Versus Willingness to Sacrifice One’s Life 06:34 Internal vs External Sparks of Spiritual Experience 13:49 Shema as a Plea for True Commitment 14:55 Bnei Yisrael’s Stated Desire and Real Reluctance 16:31 The Bullet Metaphor: Measuring Real Commitment 19:06 When Excitement Leads to Unexamined Choices 21:38 Post-1967 Optimism and the Same Ancient Conflict 24:08 Exploring What God Gained from Na'aseh V'nishma 26:28 God's Choice of Israel Explained 27:41 Divine Love Behind the Light Show 30:16 Our Generation's Loss of Connection 31:47 The Role of Tzniut in Spiritual Depth 32:48 Sfas Emes on Passion Followed by Modesty 38:24 Need for a Storm Before Modesty 39:42 Tricking Ourselves to Build Authentic Connection 41:25 Post-Commitment: Catching Hashem's Ongoing Mastery 44:58 Dealing with Inner Contradictions and Spiritual Growth 46:07 Deepening Na'aseh V'nishma Each Year 47:10 Shavuos Night Preparations and High School Inclusion What really happened when Am Yisrael said Na’aseh… What really happened when Am Yisrael said Na’aseh V’Nishma at Har Sinai? In this powerful continuation of the Tolner Rebbe’s teaching, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore the frightening possibility that even our greatest spiritual moments may contain contradiction beneath the surface. Why did the first Luchos come with thunder, fire, and overwhelming revelation — only to be broken? Why does true Torah seem to deepen דווקא in quietness, hiddenness, and tznius? This shiur is about the difference between excitement and permanence, inspiration and transformation, external fire and inner truth. And ultimately, it is a deeply hopeful teaching about why Hashem still believes in us even when we are not fully where we want to be. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and the Paradox at Sinai 02:19 Tracing the Roots of Our Inner Contradiction 03:45 Excitement Over the First Tablets as the Trigger 04:54 Desire Versus Willingness to Sacrifice One’s Life 06:34 Internal vs External Sparks of Spiritual Experience 13:49 Shema as a Plea for True Commitment 14:55 Bnei Yisrael’s Stated Desire and Real Reluctance 16:31 The Bullet Metaphor: Measuring Real Commitment 19:06 When Excitement Leads to Unexamined Choices 21:38 Post-1967 Optimism and the Same Ancient Conflict 24:08 Exploring What God Gained from Na'aseh V'nishma 26:28 God's Choice of Israel Explained 27:41 Divine Love Behind the Light Show 30:16 Our Generation's Loss of Connection 31:47 The Role of Tzniut in Spiritual Depth 32:48 Sfas Emes on Passion Followed by Modesty 38:24 Need for a Storm Before Modesty 39:42 Tricking Ourselves to Build Authentic Connection 41:25 Post-Commitment: Catching Hashem's Ongoing Mastery 44:58 Dealing with Inner Contradictions and Spiritual Growth 46:07 Deepening Na'aseh V'nishma Each Year 47:10 Shavuos Night Preparations and High School Inclusion tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2322710996 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:27:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/were-we-fake-at-har-sinai-and 00:42:39 Rav Shlomo Katz no On the journey toward Shavuot, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore one of the most uncomfortable, and liberating, questions in avodas Hashem: What if Am Yisrael themselves weren’t fully “there” at Har Sinai? Drawing from a breathtaking teaching of the Tolner Rebbe, this shiur dives into the mystery of Naaseh V’Nishma, the feeling of being spiritually “fake,” and the deeply Jewish ability to hold contradictory emotions at the very same time. Can a person genuinely long for Hashem while still carrying confusion, resistance, or even inner contradiction? And if so… what does Hashem actually see when He looks at us? This is a profoundly honest preparation for Shavuos — one that may completely change the way you understand authenticity, struggle, and the Jewish heart. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Memorial dedication and significance of Beit Sivan 02:25 Feeling fake? Impostor syndrome introduction 03:28 Tolner Rebbe on Na'aseh V'nishma gemara 05:15 Bas Kol reveals the angelic password 07:29 Na'aseh V'nishma as future salvation 10:54 Authenticity vs. in-between in Jewish practice 16:32 Duping the angels: implications and doubts 23:17 Ten inner depths of the human heart 24:50 Holy Contradictions: Pesach as Night of Opposites 27:29 Rav Kook’s Eyes Reveal Contrasting Feelings 28:42 Reb Shlomo’s Niggun: Planting with Tears and Joy 29:46 Personal Experiences of Simultaneous Tears and Joy 31:51 Na'aseh V'nishma: The Heart’s Two Desires 35:28 Gemara on the Unfathomable Character of Am Yisrael On the journey toward Shavuot, Rav Shlomo Katz an… On the journey toward Shavuot, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore one of the most uncomfortable, and liberating, questions in avodas Hashem: What if Am Yisrael themselves weren’t fully “there” at Har Sinai? Drawing from a breathtaking teaching of the Tolner Rebbe, this shiur dives into the mystery of Naaseh V’Nishma, the feeling of being spiritually “fake,” and the deeply Jewish ability to hold contradictory emotions at the very same time. Can a person genuinely long for Hashem while still carrying confusion, resistance, or even inner contradiction? And if so… what does Hashem actually see when He looks at us? This is a profoundly honest preparation for Shavuos — one that may completely change the way you understand authenticity, struggle, and the Jewish heart. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Memorial dedication and significance of Beit Sivan 02:25 Feeling fake? Impostor syndrome introduction 03:28 Tolner Rebbe on Na'aseh V'nishma gemara 05:15 Bas Kol reveals the angelic password 07:29 Na'aseh V'nishma as future salvation 10:54 Authenticity vs. in-between in Jewish practice 16:32 Duping the angels: implications and doubts 23:17 Ten inner depths of the human heart 24:50 Holy Contradictions: Pesach as Night of Opposites 27:29 Rav Kook’s Eyes Reveal Contrasting Feelings 28:42 Reb Shlomo’s Niggun: Planting with Tears and Joy 29:46 Personal Experiences of Simultaneous Tears and Joy 31:51 Na'aseh V'nishma: The Heart’s Two Desires 35:28 Gemara on the Unfathomable Character of Am Yisrael tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2321111075 Fri, 15 May 2026 11:31:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-shabbos-of-candles-of 00:23:49 Rav Shlomo Katz no What happens when a Jew finally reaches Yerushalayim… and still feels like something is missing? In this deeply moving Yom Yerushalayim shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David, learn the holy words of Rav Shilo Shapiro, a תלמיד of Rav Kook and brother of the Aish Kodesh, who struggled with the gap between the Yerushalayim he dreamed about as a child and the Yerushalayim he physically encountered. From the hills outside the city, Rav Shilo suddenly discovers a deeper vision: Yerushalayim shel Ma’ala shining through Yerushalayim shel Mata. And then comes the image that changes everything — thousands upon thousands of Shabbos candles lighting up the mountains of Jerusalem. A shiur about longing, holiness, disappointment, gratitude, and learning how to see the light of redemption unfolding in front of our eyes. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Goal of the Shiur 02:03 Rav Shilo’s Years Living in Israel 04:34 Reading Rav Shilo’s Poem for Yom Yerushalayim 07:50 Yerushalayim Shel Mata vs Ancient Vision 09:13 Yearning for Jerusalem from the Hills 11:06 Connection to Rav Kook’s Aliyah Story 17:39 Shabbat Candle Imagery over Jerusalem What happens when a Jew finally reaches Yerushala… What happens when a Jew finally reaches Yerushalayim… and still feels like something is missing? In this deeply moving Yom Yerushalayim shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David, learn the holy words of Rav Shilo Shapiro, a תלמיד of Rav Kook and brother of the Aish Kodesh, who struggled with the gap between the Yerushalayim he dreamed about as a child and the Yerushalayim he physically encountered. From the hills outside the city, Rav Shilo suddenly discovers a deeper vision: Yerushalayim shel Ma’ala shining through Yerushalayim shel Mata. And then comes the image that changes everything — thousands upon thousands of Shabbos candles lighting up the mountains of Jerusalem. A shiur about longing, holiness, disappointment, gratitude, and learning how to see the light of redemption unfolding in front of our eyes. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Goal of the Shiur 02:03 Rav Shilo’s Years Living in Israel 04:34 Reading Rav Shilo’s Poem for Yom Yerushalayim 07:50 Yerushalayim Shel Mata vs Ancient Vision 09:13 Yearning for Jerusalem from the Hills 11:06 Connection to Rav Kook’s Aliyah Story 17:39 Shabbat Candle Imagery over Jerusalem tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2320393970 Thu, 14 May 2026 09:19:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-rebbes-validation-is-life 00:50:51 Rav Shlomo Katz no There are moments when a person feels so far from Hashem that they begin to believe the distance itself is the truth. In this deeply personal shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David learn the Torah of what happens when a tzaddik refuses to let you define yourself by your falls, your confusion, or your sadness. Through the teachings of Rebbe Nachman and the light of Bamidbar, this episode explores composure, spiritual heaviness, self-perception, and the life-saving power of hearing that you still matter to Heaven exactly where you are. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsor Acknowledgements 01:56 Introducing the Theme: Composure 02:56 Causes of Losing Composure 07:43 Feeling Distance in Service 10:38 Words That Saved Lives 13:18 Analogy of Train and Elevator 15:12 Learning Struggles and Feeling Far 17:57 Self-Perception and Spiritual Density 21:42 Feeling Divine Neglect 23:28 When the People Felt God Was Uninterested 25:02 The Miraglim Report and the Birth of Tisha B'Av 28:17 The Rebbe Calls for Great Spiritual Strength 30:44 All Tzaddikim Face This Spiritual Crisis 44:43 Tiny Spiritual Steps Yield Massive Heavenly Impact 46:42 Sadness Is a Spiritual Sin According to the Rebbe 48:17 Zohar Quote on True Sadness (Sitra Achra) 49:26 Bamidbar Lessons: Torah for Life’s Mistakes 50:36 Closing Remarks and Blessings for the Week There are moments when a person feels so far from… There are moments when a person feels so far from Hashem that they begin to believe the distance itself is the truth. In this deeply personal shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David learn the Torah of what happens when a tzaddik refuses to let you define yourself by your falls, your confusion, or your sadness. Through the teachings of Rebbe Nachman and the light of Bamidbar, this episode explores composure, spiritual heaviness, self-perception, and the life-saving power of hearing that you still matter to Heaven exactly where you are. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsor Acknowledgements 01:56 Introducing the Theme: Composure 02:56 Causes of Losing Composure 07:43 Feeling Distance in Service 10:38 Words That Saved Lives 13:18 Analogy of Train and Elevator 15:12 Learning Struggles and Feeling Far 17:57 Self-Perception and Spiritual Density 21:42 Feeling Divine Neglect 23:28 When the People Felt God Was Uninterested 25:02 The Miraglim Report and the Birth of Tisha B'Av 28:17 The Rebbe Calls for Great Spiritual Strength 30:44 All Tzaddikim Face This Spiritual Crisis 44:43 Tiny Spiritual Steps Yield Massive Heavenly Impact 46:42 Sadness Is a Spiritual Sin According to the Rebbe 48:17 Zohar Quote on True Sadness (Sitra Achra) 49:26 Bamidbar Lessons: Torah for Life’s Mistakes 50:36 Closing Remarks and Blessings for the Week tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2319749069 Wed, 13 May 2026 12:30:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/we-dont-wait-for-danger-the 00:46:34 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore one of the most urgent Torah questions of our generation: What does the Torah actually demand from Am Yisrael when danger is rising? Through the lens of הלכות מלחמה, Rav Shlomo learns the Rambam, Gemara, and Shulchan Aruch on מלחמת מצוה, לא תעמוד על דם רעך, and the obligation not only to respond to danger… but to prevent it. From October 7th to the roads of Shomron, from “quiet for quiet” to the spiritual confusion of exile-thinking, this conversation is a painful and clarifying look at what it means for a Jew to stop normalizing threat and start thinking like a nation entrusted with life. This episode was given with deep love for Am Yisrael, for our holy chayalim, and for a generation trying to rediscover what Jewish responsibility really means. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Blessings, Memorials, and Dedication 03:48 Personal Reflections: Happy and Sad on the Road to Yitzhar 06:21 Source of עזרת ישראל מיד צר in Tanach and Rambam 12:12 Gemara’s Three Categories of War: Reshut, Mitzvah, Chova 13:58 Obligatory War According to Rabbi Aha and Joshua’s Conquests 19:49 Modern Threats: Iran, Qatar, and Immediate Danger 22:28 Thunder Metaphor: Spiritual Shock After October 7 27:41 Preventive War and Milchemet Mitzvah Explained 32:04 Rules of Engagement vs Torah Thinking 36:18 The Deeper Meaning of לא תעמוד על דם רעך 41:02 Vivian Silver and the Confusion of Compassion 43:09 Golda Meir’s “Secret Weapon” Reconsidered Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David ex… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore one of the most urgent Torah questions of our generation: What does the Torah actually demand from Am Yisrael when danger is rising? Through the lens of הלכות מלחמה, Rav Shlomo learns the Rambam, Gemara, and Shulchan Aruch on מלחמת מצוה, לא תעמוד על דם רעך, and the obligation not only to respond to danger… but to prevent it. From October 7th to the roads of Shomron, from “quiet for quiet” to the spiritual confusion of exile-thinking, this conversation is a painful and clarifying look at what it means for a Jew to stop normalizing threat and start thinking like a nation entrusted with life. This episode was given with deep love for Am Yisrael, for our holy chayalim, and for a generation trying to rediscover what Jewish responsibility really means. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Blessings, Memorials, and Dedication 03:48 Personal Reflections: Happy and Sad on the Road to Yitzhar 06:21 Source of עזרת ישראל מיד צר in Tanach and Rambam 12:12 Gemara’s Three Categories of War: Reshut, Mitzvah, Chova 13:58 Obligatory War According to Rabbi Aha and Joshua’s Conquests 19:49 Modern Threats: Iran, Qatar, and Immediate Danger 22:28 Thunder Metaphor: Spiritual Shock After October 7 27:41 Preventive War and Milchemet Mitzvah Explained 32:04 Rules of Engagement vs Torah Thinking 36:18 The Deeper Meaning of לא תעמוד על דם רעך 41:02 Vivian Silver and the Confusion of Compassion 43:09 Golda Meir’s “Secret Weapon” Reconsidered tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2318440169 Mon, 11 May 2026 09:47:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/war511 00:43:52 Rav Shlomo Katz no Recorded in the midst of painful and urgent questions surrounding war, leadership, and Jewish identity, this shiur dives into one of the deepest Torah concepts of our time: מלחמת מצווה. Drawing from Avraham Avinu, Yehoshua bin Nun, Rav Herzog, Rav Soloveitchik, and Rav Shmuel Eliyahu, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore what it actually means for Jews to fight a war with clarity, holiness, and purpose. Is defending Am Yisrael enough to define a war as holy? Does leadership need to understand why it’s fighting? And what happens when soldiers possess more אמונה than the people commanding them? From October 7th to Yehoshua stopping the sun in Givon, this episode wrestles honestly with the tension between Torah, Zionism, המדינה, and the spiritual destiny of Am Yisrael. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Remarks and Chuppah Experience 01:00 Why Do We Fight? The Core Question 03:05 Defining Milchemet Mitzvah vs. Reshut 05:08 Exploring the Traits of the Patriarchs 07:13 Joshua’s Conquests and Future Promise 11:05 The Mystery of the Sun That Stood Still 13:13 October 7th — Was It a Milchemet Mitzvah? 21:28 Is the Conflict Considered Milchemet Amalek? 24:10 Scope of Milchemet Mitzvah Explained 25:32 Rav Herzog and the State of Israel 31:10 Kol Dodi Dofek and the Zionist Debate 36:40 The Tension Between Torah and State Leadership 44:15 Can the Army Become Spiritually Aligned? 50:20 The Bottom-Up Generation of Redemption 54:00 Final Reflections and Closing Words Recorded in the midst of painful and urgent quest… Recorded in the midst of painful and urgent questions surrounding war, leadership, and Jewish identity, this shiur dives into one of the deepest Torah concepts of our time: מלחמת מצווה. Drawing from Avraham Avinu, Yehoshua bin Nun, Rav Herzog, Rav Soloveitchik, and Rav Shmuel Eliyahu, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore what it actually means for Jews to fight a war with clarity, holiness, and purpose. Is defending Am Yisrael enough to define a war as holy? Does leadership need to understand why it’s fighting? And what happens when soldiers possess more אמונה than the people commanding them? From October 7th to Yehoshua stopping the sun in Givon, this episode wrestles honestly with the tension between Torah, Zionism, המדינה, and the spiritual destiny of Am Yisrael. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Remarks and Chuppah Experience 01:00 Why Do We Fight? The Core Question 03:05 Defining Milchemet Mitzvah vs. Reshut 05:08 Exploring the Traits of the Patriarchs 07:13 Joshua’s Conquests and Future Promise 11:05 The Mystery of the Sun That Stood Still 13:13 October 7th — Was It a Milchemet Mitzvah? 21:28 Is the Conflict Considered Milchemet Amalek? 24:10 Scope of Milchemet Mitzvah Explained 25:32 Rav Herzog and the State of Israel 31:10 Kol Dodi Dofek and the Zionist Debate 36:40 The Tension Between Torah and State Leadership 44:15 Can the Army Become Spiritually Aligned? 50:20 The Bottom-Up Generation of Redemption 54:00 Final Reflections and Closing Words tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2317959806 Sun, 10 May 2026 09:57:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/what-do-you-ask-your-child 00:55:01 Rav Shlomo Katz no What happens when a child goes to shul… but never develops a taste for tefillah? In this deeply honest episode of Know Your Children, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore the tension every parent feels between obligation and connection. Is “good chinuch” just getting children to sit quietly in shul — or helping them discover something that genuinely touches their soul? Through the lens of chush ha’ta’am — a child’s inner sense of taste and emotional connection — this shiur opens up difficult but essential questions about parenting, authenticity, fear, and what children actually experience when they walk into a beit knesset. Along the way, Rav Shlomo speaks about compliments, expectations, honesty in religious life, the emotional memory of shul, and why the question “How was davening?” may not be enough. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Sponsorship and Dedication for the Shiur 01:01 Humility Needed in Parenting Approaches 02:46 Introducing Chush HaTa’am Concept in Parenting 04:26 Taking Children to Shul: The Routine 05:35 Assessing the Child’s Reaction After Shul 08:30 When Kids Can Read Yet Miss the Meaning 10:48 Probing the Real Source of Shul Enjoyment 21:18 Role of Compliments in Encouraging Shul Attendance 23:24 Why Kids Need a Taste for Prayer 24:50 Balancing Obligations and Personal Experience 26:20 Adults Also Struggle with Shul Attendance 30:25 Modeling Joy in Shul for Kids 35:04 Unrealistic Expectations for Young Children 40:26 Honesty About Personal Shul Struggles 43:51 Fear vs. Authentic Parenting in Religion 45:10 When Answers Aren’t Satisfying 46:23 Isidor Rabi’s Deep Question to Children 47:35 Creating Spaces for Children’s Insight 49:37 Authenticity and Consistency Across Life 51:08 Modern Orthodoxy Identity Split 52:30 Family Tradition of Sitting Together 54:00 Changing Seats After Mourning 55:16 Rashi’s Query on Recounting Names What happens when a child goes to shul… but never… What happens when a child goes to shul… but never develops a taste for tefillah? In this deeply honest episode of Know Your Children, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore the tension every parent feels between obligation and connection. Is “good chinuch” just getting children to sit quietly in shul — or helping them discover something that genuinely touches their soul? Through the lens of chush ha’ta’am — a child’s inner sense of taste and emotional connection — this shiur opens up difficult but essential questions about parenting, authenticity, fear, and what children actually experience when they walk into a beit knesset. Along the way, Rav Shlomo speaks about compliments, expectations, honesty in religious life, the emotional memory of shul, and why the question “How was davening?” may not be enough. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Sponsorship and Dedication for the Shiur 01:01 Humility Needed in Parenting Approaches 02:46 Introducing Chush HaTa’am Concept in Parenting 04:26 Taking Children to Shul: The Routine 05:35 Assessing the Child’s Reaction After Shul 08:30 When Kids Can Read Yet Miss the Meaning 10:48 Probing the Real Source of Shul Enjoyment 21:18 Role of Compliments in Encouraging Shul Attendance 23:24 Why Kids Need a Taste for Prayer 24:50 Balancing Obligations and Personal Experience 26:20 Adults Also Struggle with Shul Attendance 30:25 Modeling Joy in Shul for Kids 35:04 Unrealistic Expectations for Young Children 40:26 Honesty About Personal Shul Struggles 43:51 Fear vs. Authentic Parenting in Religion 45:10 When Answers Aren’t Satisfying 46:23 Isidor Rabi’s Deep Question to Children 47:35 Creating Spaces for Children’s Insight 49:37 Authenticity and Consistency Across Life 51:08 Modern Orthodoxy Identity Split 52:30 Family Tradition of Sitting Together 54:00 Changing Seats After Mourning 55:16 Rashi’s Query on Recounting Names tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2316873131 Fri, 08 May 2026 08:39:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/behar-bechukotai-becoming 00:43:46 Rav Shlomo Katz no As Parshat Behar–Bechukotai closes Sefer Vayikra, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore one of the deepest teachings of the Ishbitzer on the words “אם בחוקותי תלכו.” What does it mean for Torah to become חקוק — engraved — inside a person? And how do you know if your mitzvot are truly becoming part of you, or just remaining external behaviors? In this shiur, Rav Shlomo weaves together Sefirat HaOmer, friendship, humility, and the danger of humiliating another Jew. Through a powerful story with IDF soldiers, the hidden meaning of counting the Omer, and the teachings of the Ishbitzer and Rebbi Akiva, he reveals that real spiritual growth happens not through perfection, but through closeness — closeness to Hashem, to Torah, and to each other. At the center of the episode is a piercing question: what if the deepest form of Torah is simply learning to look at another person and say, “I actually have no idea what they’re carrying”? ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Niggun and Sponsorships 14:34 Bechukotai and the Depth of Connection 16:56 Achieving Bechukotai Through Not Humiliating Others 18:10 Uncertainty About Others' Struggles 22:01 Understanding Chokim and Human Reason 24:24 Sefirat HaOmer as Daily Spiritual Growth 26:07 Consequences of Missing Omer Counting 27:09 Friendship as the Essence of Omer Counting 40:48 Bottom-Up Influence of Friendship As Parshat Behar–Bechukotai closes Sefer Vayikra,… As Parshat Behar–Bechukotai closes Sefer Vayikra, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore one of the deepest teachings of the Ishbitzer on the words “אם בחוקותי תלכו.” What does it mean for Torah to become חקוק — engraved — inside a person? And how do you know if your mitzvot are truly becoming part of you, or just remaining external behaviors? In this shiur, Rav Shlomo weaves together Sefirat HaOmer, friendship, humility, and the danger of humiliating another Jew. Through a powerful story with IDF soldiers, the hidden meaning of counting the Omer, and the teachings of the Ishbitzer and Rebbi Akiva, he reveals that real spiritual growth happens not through perfection, but through closeness — closeness to Hashem, to Torah, and to each other. At the center of the episode is a piercing question: what if the deepest form of Torah is simply learning to look at another person and say, “I actually have no idea what they’re carrying”? ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Niggun and Sponsorships 14:34 Bechukotai and the Depth of Connection 16:56 Achieving Bechukotai Through Not Humiliating Others 18:10 Uncertainty About Others' Struggles 22:01 Understanding Chokim and Human Reason 24:24 Sefirat HaOmer as Daily Spiritual Growth 26:07 Consequences of Missing Omer Counting 27:09 Friendship as the Essence of Omer Counting 40:48 Bottom-Up Influence of Friendship tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2316172868 Thu, 07 May 2026 09:30:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-critical-moments-before 00:58:45 Rav Shlomo Katz no Before a Jew speaks to Hashem, something deeper has to happen first. In this powerful continuation of our learning on hitbodedut, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore the hidden avodah that comes before the words ever begin: silence, yishuv hadaas, longing, and preparing the heart to truly stand before the Ribbono Shel Olam. Drawing from Rebbe Nachman and Reb Noson, this shiur opens up the inner world of hitbodedut — not as a technique, but as a lived relationship. What happens in those first quiet moments? Why is it so difficult to begin? How do we avoid turning authenticity into self-destruction? And what does it mean to receive words “like burning coals of fire” directly from Hashem? Along the way, Rav Shlomo speaks about weddings, Rav Ginsburgh, the challenge of presence, the danger of negative self-talk disguised as honesty, and the possibility of hearing Hashem’s voice through your own. For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsor Acknowledgment 02:42 Importance of Yishuv HaDaas and Hisbodedus 04:15 The 15-Minute Hisbodedus Challenge 05:16 How to Begin Hisbodedus: Practical Steps 07:11 Preparing the Mind Before Speaking 09:20 The Need for Silence According to Rav Noson 10:21 Rebbe’s Story of Waiting for the Frierdiker Rebbe 11:22 Wedding Example: Staying Present in Sacred Moments 13:08 Facing Opposition When Seeking Hisbodedus 17:16 Heavy Nature of Hisbodedus and Required Silence 19:51 Final Call: Daily Practice of Hisbodedus 23:48 Need for More Time and Rachamei Shamayim 26:52 Avoiding the Self-Perverted Authenticity Trap 29:13 Distinguishing Shleppers from the Truly Seeking 31:56 Approaching Hashem with Humility, Not Boasting 34:23 From Soft Beginnings to Burning Coals of Words 38:43 Hearing God’s Voice Through Hisbodedus 42:48 Sefirat HaOmer: Tuning Ears for Divine Messages 46:00 Source of the One-Hour Pre-Hitbodedut Practice 47:29 Rebbe’s Vision of All-Day Hitbodedus 48:50 Comparing Hitbodedut and Continuous Prayer 49:59 Focusing on One Middah in Practice Before a Jew speaks to Hashem, something deeper h… Before a Jew speaks to Hashem, something deeper has to happen first. In this powerful continuation of our learning on hitbodedut, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore the hidden avodah that comes before the words ever begin: silence, yishuv hadaas, longing, and preparing the heart to truly stand before the Ribbono Shel Olam. Drawing from Rebbe Nachman and Reb Noson, this shiur opens up the inner world of hitbodedut — not as a technique, but as a lived relationship. What happens in those first quiet moments? Why is it so difficult to begin? How do we avoid turning authenticity into self-destruction? And what does it mean to receive words “like burning coals of fire” directly from Hashem? Along the way, Rav Shlomo speaks about weddings, Rav Ginsburgh, the challenge of presence, the danger of negative self-talk disguised as honesty, and the possibility of hearing Hashem’s voice through your own. For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsor Acknowledgment 02:42 Importance of Yishuv HaDaas and Hisbodedus 04:15 The 15-Minute Hisbodedus Challenge 05:16 How to Begin Hisbodedus: Practical Steps 07:11 Preparing the Mind Before Speaking 09:20 The Need for Silence According to Rav Noson 10:21 Rebbe’s Story of Waiting for the Frierdiker Rebbe 11:22 Wedding Example: Staying Present in Sacred Moments 13:08 Facing Opposition When Seeking Hisbodedus 17:16 Heavy Nature of Hisbodedus and Required Silence 19:51 Final Call: Daily Practice of Hisbodedus 23:48 Need for More Time and Rachamei Shamayim 26:52 Avoiding the Self-Perverted Authenticity Trap 29:13 Distinguishing Shleppers from the Truly Seeking 31:56 Approaching Hashem with Humility, Not Boasting 34:23 From Soft Beginnings to Burning Coals of Words 38:43 Hearing God’s Voice Through Hisbodedus 42:48 Sefirat HaOmer: Tuning Ears for Divine Messages 46:00 Source of the One-Hour Pre-Hitbodedut Practice 47:29 Rebbe’s Vision of All-Day Hitbodedus 48:50 Comparing Hitbodedut and Continuous Prayer 49:59 Focusing on One Middah in Practice tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2315557445 Wed, 06 May 2026 08:57:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/how-a-jew-becomes-a-true 00:30:46 Rav Shlomo Katz no What does it actually mean to be a חלוץ? Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David dive into Hilchos Milchama VeShalom, and uncover the hidden meaning behind one of the most familiar phrases in bentching: “Retzei V’Hachalitzeinu.” Far beyond the modern image of pioneers and soldiers, Rav Shlomo explores the Torah concept of chalutziut — the courage to break free from habits, fear, exile-consciousness, and spiritual paralysis. Drawing from Yeshayahu HaNavi, Chazal, Rav Shmuel Eliyahu, and the reality of today’s soldiers in Eretz Yisrael, this shiur reframes what it means to become spiritually awake, mission-driven, and truly alive. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsor Acknowledgments 01:32 Kavanah for Retzei v’Hachlitzeinu Question 02:47 Explaining the Meaning of v’Hachlitzeinu 04:25 Defining Chalutz and Its Biblical Source 09:07 Shabbat’s Unique Role in Chalutziut Prayer 13:02 First Level of Chalitza: Removing Habits 21:53 Gemara on Strengthening Bones and Final Thoughts What does it actually mean to be a חלוץ? Rav Shl… What does it actually mean to be a חלוץ? Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David dive into Hilchos Milchama VeShalom, and uncover the hidden meaning behind one of the most familiar phrases in bentching: “Retzei V’Hachalitzeinu.” Far beyond the modern image of pioneers and soldiers, Rav Shlomo explores the Torah concept of chalutziut — the courage to break free from habits, fear, exile-consciousness, and spiritual paralysis. Drawing from Yeshayahu HaNavi, Chazal, Rav Shmuel Eliyahu, and the reality of today’s soldiers in Eretz Yisrael, this shiur reframes what it means to become spiritually awake, mission-driven, and truly alive. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsor Acknowledgments 01:32 Kavanah for Retzei v’Hachlitzeinu Question 02:47 Explaining the Meaning of v’Hachlitzeinu 04:25 Defining Chalutz and Its Biblical Source 09:07 Shabbat’s Unique Role in Chalutziut Prayer 13:02 First Level of Chalitza: Removing Habits 21:53 Gemara on Strengthening Bones and Final Thoughts tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2314899089 Tue, 05 May 2026 08:10:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-eternal-life-of-rashbi 00:34:03 Rav Shlomo Katz no Lag BaOmer is not the day Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai passed away. It’s the day his light became impossible to hide. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David enter the final moments of Rashbi’s life as described in the Zohar — a moment filled with fire, overwhelming אור, and a revelation that redefines what it means to leave this world. From Rabbi Abba’s struggle to record the words, to the תלמידים who couldn’t even approach the fire, to the פלא of what happened after… we begin to understand that this wasn’t a הסתלקות in the way we think. This is a גילוי. A revealing of a life that never ends. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening greetings and dedication of the shiur 02:40 Introducing the Zohar study for Lag Ba'Omer 05:26 Rabbi Abba on Rav Shimon's unfinished blessing 07:17 The overwhelming light witnessed by the disciples 10:13 The unending fire surrounding Rav Shimon 11:37 Rav Yitzchak's sudden collapse during the shiur 14:19 After the fire ceased: seeing Rav Shimon 15:21 Rabbi Elazar’s heartfelt farewell to his father 17:59 From honey to blood: the shift in learning 19:52 Discussing the meis and need for zerizus 23:46 Confusion After the Tzaddik’s Death and Burial 25:35 Benei Meiron’s Opposition to Burial in Tzipori 26:35 Miracle of the Floating Body and Heavenly Voice 29:02 Shimon’s Eternal Share in Both Upper and Lower Worlds 32:34 Encouragement to Share a Lag BaOmer Story Lag BaOmer is not the day Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai… Lag BaOmer is not the day Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai passed away. It’s the day his light became impossible to hide. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David enter the final moments of Rashbi’s life as described in the Zohar — a moment filled with fire, overwhelming אור, and a revelation that redefines what it means to leave this world. From Rabbi Abba’s struggle to record the words, to the תלמידים who couldn’t even approach the fire, to the פלא of what happened after… we begin to understand that this wasn’t a הסתלקות in the way we think. This is a גילוי. A revealing of a life that never ends. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening greetings and dedication of the shiur 02:40 Introducing the Zohar study for Lag Ba'Omer 05:26 Rabbi Abba on Rav Shimon's unfinished blessing 07:17 The overwhelming light witnessed by the disciples 10:13 The unending fire surrounding Rav Shimon 11:37 Rav Yitzchak's sudden collapse during the shiur 14:19 After the fire ceased: seeing Rav Shimon 15:21 Rabbi Elazar’s heartfelt farewell to his father 17:59 From honey to blood: the shift in learning 19:52 Discussing the meis and need for zerizus 23:46 Confusion After the Tzaddik’s Death and Burial 25:35 Benei Meiron’s Opposition to Burial in Tzipori 26:35 Miracle of the Floating Body and Heavenly Voice 29:02 Shimon’s Eternal Share in Both Upper and Lower Worlds 32:34 Encouragement to Share a Lag BaOmer Story tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2313703031 Sun, 03 May 2026 08:52:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/reb-shimons-day-a-day-with-no 00:48:01 Rav Shlomo Katz no There are days in the Jewish calendar where we remember the brokenness of the world. And then there is Lag BaOmer — a day that doesn’t belong to that system at all. In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and women of Shirat David enter the world of Reb Shimon bar Yochai — a world where churban doesn’t touch, where darkness doesn’t define reality, and where simcha isn’t dependent on understanding. Through the story of the Arizal and Reb Avraham HaLevi, and a deep teaching from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, we uncover what it means that there is one day a year where we are invited to step out of the pain and into something higher. CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Sponsorships and Announcements 04:01 Story of Reb Avraham HaLevi’s Daily Churban Feeling 08:33 Arizal’s Prohibition of Nachem on Lag BaOmer 10:04 Question About People “Not Really Here” 15:44 Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Teaching on Lag BaOmer 17:15 Chassidic Wisdom Originating from Rabbi Shimon 19:48 Authenticity vs Forced Happiness ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t There are days in the Jewish calendar where we re… There are days in the Jewish calendar where we remember the brokenness of the world. And then there is Lag BaOmer — a day that doesn’t belong to that system at all. In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and women of Shirat David enter the world of Reb Shimon bar Yochai — a world where churban doesn’t touch, where darkness doesn’t define reality, and where simcha isn’t dependent on understanding. Through the story of the Arizal and Reb Avraham HaLevi, and a deep teaching from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, we uncover what it means that there is one day a year where we are invited to step out of the pain and into something higher. CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Sponsorships and Announcements 04:01 Story of Reb Avraham HaLevi’s Daily Churban Feeling 08:33 Arizal’s Prohibition of Nachem on Lag BaOmer 10:04 Question About People “Not Really Here” 15:44 Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Teaching on Lag BaOmer 17:15 Chassidic Wisdom Originating from Rabbi Shimon 19:48 Authenticity vs Forced Happiness ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2312651354 Fri, 01 May 2026 08:21:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/emor-sefirat-haomer-the-secret 00:37:48 Rav Shlomo Katz no As Parshat Emor brings us into the avodah of Sefirat HaOmer, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David uncover a deep teaching from the Even Shlomo: the secret of time and space is not abstract. It’s the key to knowing where you are, who you are, and what this moment is asking of you. In this shiur, Rav Shlomo explores why we specifically daven for the rebuilding of the Beit HaMikdash after counting the Omer, and how Sefirah trains a person to become sensitive to time itself and to feel that every רגע is completely new. Drawing on the cheit ha’eigel, everyday life, and the inner world of Chassidut, he shows how losing touch with time leads to losing our sense of place, and how reconnecting to both restores clarity. From the idea that “nothing is ever wasted” on Pesach Sheni, to the deeper meaning of lashon hara, relationships, and מחדש בטובו בכל יום תמיד, this episode becomes a powerful meditation on living in the here and now, and what it really means to be ready for the Beit HaMikdash. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Rav Ginsburgh and Pesach Sheni 03:22 Iyar Sponsorships and Memorials 05:14 Harachaman After Omer: Calling for the Beis HaMikdash 07:29 Knowing the Secret of Time and Space 10:40 Friend Reunion Analogy: Avoiding Lashon Hara 14:28 Forgetting Space: Disconnection from the Present 17:39 Yom Kippur’s Unique Shem HaShem Revelation 23:45 Sefirah Connects Time, Space, and the Temple 25:14 Personal Revelation and Giluy Naot 27:27 Unique Personal Interpretations of Omer 28:39 Seeing Everyone as Newly Created 30:19 Traversing the Seven Emotional Sephirot 31:23 Tefillin in the Bathroom: A Time/Space Lesson 32:35 Leaders Ignoring Time and Space 35:09 Prayer to Restore the Temple 37:14 Humility and Davening During the Omer As Parshat Emor brings us into the avodah of Sefi… As Parshat Emor brings us into the avodah of Sefirat HaOmer, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David uncover a deep teaching from the Even Shlomo: the secret of time and space is not abstract. It’s the key to knowing where you are, who you are, and what this moment is asking of you. In this shiur, Rav Shlomo explores why we specifically daven for the rebuilding of the Beit HaMikdash after counting the Omer, and how Sefirah trains a person to become sensitive to time itself and to feel that every רגע is completely new. Drawing on the cheit ha’eigel, everyday life, and the inner world of Chassidut, he shows how losing touch with time leads to losing our sense of place, and how reconnecting to both restores clarity. From the idea that “nothing is ever wasted” on Pesach Sheni, to the deeper meaning of lashon hara, relationships, and מחדש בטובו בכל יום תמיד, this episode becomes a powerful meditation on living in the here and now, and what it really means to be ready for the Beit HaMikdash. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Rav Ginsburgh and Pesach Sheni 03:22 Iyar Sponsorships and Memorials 05:14 Harachaman After Omer: Calling for the Beis HaMikdash 07:29 Knowing the Secret of Time and Space 10:40 Friend Reunion Analogy: Avoiding Lashon Hara 14:28 Forgetting Space: Disconnection from the Present 17:39 Yom Kippur’s Unique Shem HaShem Revelation 23:45 Sefirah Connects Time, Space, and the Temple 25:14 Personal Revelation and Giluy Naot 27:27 Unique Personal Interpretations of Omer 28:39 Seeing Everyone as Newly Created 30:19 Traversing the Seven Emotional Sephirot 31:23 Tefillin in the Bathroom: A Time/Space Lesson 32:35 Leaders Ignoring Time and Space 35:09 Prayer to Restore the Temple 37:14 Humility and Davening During the Omer tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2306204561 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/what-yom-hazikaron-is-really 00:39:46 Rav Shlomo Katz no Recorded on ערב יום הזיכרון, standing in the חלקה הצבאית of כפר עציון, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David reflect on what it means to stand among קדושים who gave everything for עם ישראל. Through the lens of חז״ל, the story of לוליאנוס ופפוס, and the halachic depth of מסירות נפש, a different picture of Yom HaZikaron begins to emerge. This isn’t only a day of grief. It’s a day of gratitude. A day of clarity. And maybe most of all, a day that asks a question we can’t run from: What are we doing with the lives they gave us? Recorded on ערב יום הזיכרון, standing in the חלקה… Recorded on ערב יום הזיכרון, standing in the חלקה הצבאית of כפר עציון, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David reflect on what it means to stand among קדושים who gave everything for עם ישראל. Through the lens of חז״ל, the story of לוליאנוס ופפוס, and the halachic depth of מסירות נפש, a different picture of Yom HaZikaron begins to emerge. This isn’t only a day of grief. It’s a day of gratitude. A day of clarity. And maybe most of all, a day that asks a question we can’t run from: What are we doing with the lives they gave us? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2305277675 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:30:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-parenting-mistake-of 00:56:08 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David continue exploring one of the most misunderstood יסודות in parenting: the difference between acknowledgment and enabling. Building on the concept of chush ha’ta’am—a child’s inner sense of preference and desire—Rav Shlomo explains why a child’s feelings must be recognized as real, even when their actions can’t be accepted. Just as we would never deny a child’s physical reality, we can’t dismiss their emotional world without causing deeper harm. Through practical examples—from food preferences to more complex emotional and החיים situations—this shiur lays out a clear framework: first acknowledge, then guide. Skipping that first step doesn’t create discipline—it creates distance. The challenge is learning how to validate what a child feels without reinforcing what may not be healthy or appropriate. And that delicate balance is where real chinuch begins. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Sponsorship Announcements 01:11 Recap: Food Discipline & Chush HaTa’am 03:51 Understanding the Sense of Taste 07:48 Coke Zero & Real vs. Perceived Desire 14:36 Personal Story: Discovering Taste as a Child 17:25 Physical Limits: Nails, Hair, and Reality 19:33 Encouraging Kids to Explore Preferences 21:44 Toy Guns & Boundaries in Chinuch 24:01 Desire Is Real: First Step in Parenting 29:00 Acknowledging Kids’ Preferences Beyond Food 33:53 Elevating Above Physical Desire 35:17 Responding to Extreme Emotional States 36:39 Intermarriage & Real Feelings vs. Values 41:40 Know Emotions Before Trying to Remove Them 43:58 Balancing Food Talk in the Home Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David con… Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David continue exploring one of the most misunderstood יסודות in parenting: the difference between acknowledgment and enabling. Building on the concept of chush ha’ta’am—a child’s inner sense of preference and desire—Rav Shlomo explains why a child’s feelings must be recognized as real, even when their actions can’t be accepted. Just as we would never deny a child’s physical reality, we can’t dismiss their emotional world without causing deeper harm. Through practical examples—from food preferences to more complex emotional and החיים situations—this shiur lays out a clear framework: first acknowledge, then guide. Skipping that first step doesn’t create discipline—it creates distance. The challenge is learning how to validate what a child feels without reinforcing what may not be healthy or appropriate. And that delicate balance is where real chinuch begins. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Sponsorship Announcements 01:11 Recap: Food Discipline & Chush HaTa’am 03:51 Understanding the Sense of Taste 07:48 Coke Zero & Real vs. Perceived Desire 14:36 Personal Story: Discovering Taste as a Child 17:25 Physical Limits: Nails, Hair, and Reality 19:33 Encouraging Kids to Explore Preferences 21:44 Toy Guns & Boundaries in Chinuch 24:01 Desire Is Real: First Step in Parenting 29:00 Acknowledging Kids’ Preferences Beyond Food 33:53 Elevating Above Physical Desire 35:17 Responding to Extreme Emotional States 36:39 Intermarriage & Real Feelings vs. Values 41:40 Know Emotions Before Trying to Remove Them 43:58 Balancing Food Talk in the Home tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2304217478 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:06:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/tazria-metzora-why-good-people 00:22:16 Rav Shlomo Katz no As Parshat Tazria–Metzora confronts the difficult reality of lashon hara, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David reveal a deeper and almost surprising truth: the one who speaks negatively is not small, but someone with a big soul. Drawing from the Mei HaShiloach and the Meor Einayim, Rav Shlomo explores why the Torah דווקא calls the metzora an “Adam” — the highest name for a human being. What emerges is a powerful insight: lashon hara often comes not from pettiness, but from deep disappointment — from people who wanted something very much and couldn’t bear when it didn’t come true. In this shiur, Rav Shlomo traces the inner journey from unmet expectations to anger, and from anger to speech that wounds. He then uncovers the deeper תיקון of the metzora — not punishment, but space: stepping outside the noise of life to rediscover that the פנימיות never changed, that it’s only the “skin” that became hardened. From the role of hitbodedut and isolation, to the deeper meaning of tzaraat affecting דווקא the עור, this episode becomes a guide to softening again — to seeing ourselves and others not through disappointment, but through the lens of what we know they can be. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsorship Announcements 01:17 Shlomo Hamelech and Mastery of Tazria/Metzora 03:29 Why the Torah Calls the Afflicted ‘Adam’ 06:58 Disappointment Leads to Anger and Lashon Hara 08:51 Isolation and Hitbodedut as the Remedy 12:40 The Skin Metaphor and the Meaning of Tzaraat 20:42 Final Blessing: Softening Our Hardened Skins As Parshat Tazria–Metzora confronts the difficult… As Parshat Tazria–Metzora confronts the difficult reality of lashon hara, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David reveal a deeper and almost surprising truth: the one who speaks negatively is not small, but someone with a big soul. Drawing from the Mei HaShiloach and the Meor Einayim, Rav Shlomo explores why the Torah דווקא calls the metzora an “Adam” — the highest name for a human being. What emerges is a powerful insight: lashon hara often comes not from pettiness, but from deep disappointment — from people who wanted something very much and couldn’t bear when it didn’t come true. In this shiur, Rav Shlomo traces the inner journey from unmet expectations to anger, and from anger to speech that wounds. He then uncovers the deeper תיקון of the metzora — not punishment, but space: stepping outside the noise of life to rediscover that the פנימיות never changed, that it’s only the “skin” that became hardened. From the role of hitbodedut and isolation, to the deeper meaning of tzaraat affecting דווקא the עור, this episode becomes a guide to softening again — to seeing ourselves and others not through disappointment, but through the lens of what we know they can be. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsorship Announcements 01:17 Shlomo Hamelech and Mastery of Tazria/Metzora 03:29 Why the Torah Calls the Afflicted ‘Adam’ 06:58 Disappointment Leads to Anger and Lashon Hara 08:51 Isolation and Hitbodedut as the Remedy 12:40 The Skin Metaphor and the Meaning of Tzaraat 20:42 Final Blessing: Softening Our Hardened Skins tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2303462531 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:58:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/how-to-approach-hitbodedut 00:48:07 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this deeply practical shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David open a doorway into one of Rebbe Nachman’s most essential teachings: hitbodedut. Drawing from the sefer Eshpoch Lefanav Sichi and the teachings of Rebbe Nachman, Rav Shlomo reframes what it means to “talk to Hashem.” Not as something formal, structured, or intimidating, but as something raw, human, and deeply personal. What does it actually mean to speak “as you would to a close friend”? Why do so many people feel resistance to hisbodedut? And how can just 15 minutes a day begin to bring real clarity, calm, and connection, even in a chaotic world? ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsor Acknowledgments 02:14 Purpose of Hisbodedus and Tranquility 07:27 Suggested 15-Minute Daily Practice 09:52 Pouring Out the Heart Like a Friend 16:41 Story of a Compassionate Friend in Tzfat 18:38 Challenges and Resistance to Daily Hisbodedus 24:01 Infinite Heart Talk vs. Structured Prayer 25:26 Keeping Deep Heart Secrets from the Untrusted 26:31 “Hashem Bored?” – The Prison Joke Analogy 27:34 Reb Noson on Small Details Before the Divine 30:34 Sitting Before Hashem: Pouring Out the Heart 32:56 Childlike Vulnerability in Hisbodedus 37:20 Yefaresh Sichaso: Interpreting the Inner Voice 41:57 Practical 15-Minute Hisbodedus Commitment 45:34 Outdoor Hisbodedus and Women’s Participation In this deeply practical shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz a… In this deeply practical shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David open a doorway into one of Rebbe Nachman’s most essential teachings: hitbodedut. Drawing from the sefer Eshpoch Lefanav Sichi and the teachings of Rebbe Nachman, Rav Shlomo reframes what it means to “talk to Hashem.” Not as something formal, structured, or intimidating, but as something raw, human, and deeply personal. What does it actually mean to speak “as you would to a close friend”? Why do so many people feel resistance to hisbodedut? And how can just 15 minutes a day begin to bring real clarity, calm, and connection, even in a chaotic world? ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsor Acknowledgments 02:14 Purpose of Hisbodedus and Tranquility 07:27 Suggested 15-Minute Daily Practice 09:52 Pouring Out the Heart Like a Friend 16:41 Story of a Compassionate Friend in Tzfat 18:38 Challenges and Resistance to Daily Hisbodedus 24:01 Infinite Heart Talk vs. Structured Prayer 25:26 Keeping Deep Heart Secrets from the Untrusted 26:31 “Hashem Bored?” – The Prison Joke Analogy 27:34 Reb Noson on Small Details Before the Divine 30:34 Sitting Before Hashem: Pouring Out the Heart 32:56 Childlike Vulnerability in Hisbodedus 37:20 Yefaresh Sichaso: Interpreting the Inner Voice 41:57 Practical 15-Minute Hisbodedus Commitment 45:34 Outdoor Hisbodedus and Women’s Participation tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2302905308 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:57:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/where-is-todays-david-hamelech 00:39:23 Rav Shlomo Katz no There’s a question that refuses to go away: If David HaMelech were here today… would we recognize him? In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David go back to the roots of leadership in Torah—what Moshe Rabbeinu was searching for, what Yitro advised, and why it took generations until someone finally embodied it fully. Through the stories of Boaz, Ruth, and ultimately David HaMelech, we uncover the rare combination the Jewish people actually need: אנשי חיל — strength, courage, action יראי אלוקים — humility, awe, living with Hashem And then we ask the uncomfortable question: What happens when you have one… without the other? From Shaul HaMelech to Yerovam ben Nevat, from ancient kings to modern leadership, we begin to see a pattern—and the cost of getting it wrong. CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsorship 01:30 Yitro’s Counsel: Leaders Anshei Chayil vs Yirei Elokim 03:59 Studying David HaMelech in His Backyard 06:08 Chayil Theme in Boaz, Ruth, and David 08:51 David as Model Leader: Chayil + Yirah 14:39 Faithful War Tactics and Final Reflections 22:29 Modern Leaders vs Biblical Yirah Standards 24:16 David HaMelech as the Stopping Point 25:57 Eli’s Strategy: Start from the Bottom 27:20 David’s Success in Every War 29:14 Benayahu Ben Yehoyada’s Warrior Legacy 32:42 Yerovam’s Rise and Warning 34:54 Yerovam’s Tragic Downfall 39:00 Upcoming Yom HaZikaron Logistics ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t There’s a question that refuses to go away: If Da… There’s a question that refuses to go away: If David HaMelech were here today… would we recognize him? In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David go back to the roots of leadership in Torah—what Moshe Rabbeinu was searching for, what Yitro advised, and why it took generations until someone finally embodied it fully. Through the stories of Boaz, Ruth, and ultimately David HaMelech, we uncover the rare combination the Jewish people actually need: אנשי חיל — strength, courage, action יראי אלוקים — humility, awe, living with Hashem And then we ask the uncomfortable question: What happens when you have one… without the other? From Shaul HaMelech to Yerovam ben Nevat, from ancient kings to modern leadership, we begin to see a pattern—and the cost of getting it wrong. CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsorship 01:30 Yitro’s Counsel: Leaders Anshei Chayil vs Yirei Elokim 03:59 Studying David HaMelech in His Backyard 06:08 Chayil Theme in Boaz, Ruth, and David 08:51 David as Model Leader: Chayil + Yirah 14:39 Faithful War Tactics and Final Reflections 22:29 Modern Leaders vs Biblical Yirah Standards 24:16 David HaMelech as the Stopping Point 25:57 Eli’s Strategy: Start from the Bottom 27:20 David’s Success in Every War 29:14 Benayahu Ben Yehoyada’s Warrior Legacy 32:42 Yerovam’s Rise and Warning 34:54 Yerovam’s Tragic Downfall 39:00 Upcoming Yom HaZikaron Logistics ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2301603518 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:47:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/would-moshe-choose-israels 00:49:37 Rav Shlomo Katz no There’s a question sitting quietly beneath everything we’re living through right now: If Moshe Rabbeinu were here today… would he recognize our leaders of war? In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open up one of the most uncomfortable and necessary teachings in Torah: the gap between strength and spirit. Yitro tells Moshe to appoint leaders who are not just powerful, but Anshei Chayil and Yirei Elokim—people of action and deep inner connection. But Moshe couldn’t find that combination. And maybe… that struggle never ended. We speak about: - Why warriors naturally fall into “כחי ועצם ידי” - The spiritual danger of success and power - The difference between starting a war… and actually finishing it - What’s missing in modern leadership, and why it matters now more than ever - And the quiet shift happening beneath the surface of Am Yisrael CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsorship 02:27 Moshe’s Search for Warrior-Devout 03:40 Yitro’s Criteria for Leaders 05:54 Assessing Modern Anshei Chayil 07:26 Ariel Sharon’s Perspective Quote 09:52 “I’m Not My Father” Syndrome 16:00 Gaza Graffiti and Propaganda 18:01 Spiritual Question for Bibi’s Son-in-Law 25:17 The Paradox of the Hamotzi Blessing 27:38 Unpacking the Word 'Prost' 31:03 Anshei Chayil and the Danger of Arrogance 32:20 When Doctors Meet Spiritual Skepticism 36:49 Leadership Challenges in the Israeli Army 39:24 Moshe's Choice: Warrior or Pious Man 43:51 Casualty Ratios Among Pious Soldiers 47:39 Uncertainty and the Path Ahead 49:31 Final Blessing and Closing Words ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t There’s a question sitting quietly beneath everyt… There’s a question sitting quietly beneath everything we’re living through right now: If Moshe Rabbeinu were here today… would he recognize our leaders of war? In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open up one of the most uncomfortable and necessary teachings in Torah: the gap between strength and spirit. Yitro tells Moshe to appoint leaders who are not just powerful, but Anshei Chayil and Yirei Elokim—people of action and deep inner connection. But Moshe couldn’t find that combination. And maybe… that struggle never ended. We speak about: - Why warriors naturally fall into “כחי ועצם ידי” - The spiritual danger of success and power - The difference between starting a war… and actually finishing it - What’s missing in modern leadership, and why it matters now more than ever - And the quiet shift happening beneath the surface of Am Yisrael CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsorship 02:27 Moshe’s Search for Warrior-Devout 03:40 Yitro’s Criteria for Leaders 05:54 Assessing Modern Anshei Chayil 07:26 Ariel Sharon’s Perspective Quote 09:52 “I’m Not My Father” Syndrome 16:00 Gaza Graffiti and Propaganda 18:01 Spiritual Question for Bibi’s Son-in-Law 25:17 The Paradox of the Hamotzi Blessing 27:38 Unpacking the Word 'Prost' 31:03 Anshei Chayil and the Danger of Arrogance 32:20 When Doctors Meet Spiritual Skepticism 36:49 Leadership Challenges in the Israeli Army 39:24 Moshe's Choice: Warrior or Pious Man 43:51 Casualty Ratios Among Pious Soldiers 47:39 Uncertainty and the Path Ahead 49:31 Final Blessing and Closing Words ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2301124064 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:02:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-hidden-message-behind 00:53:28 Rav Shlomo Katz no There’s a question every home faces almost every day. “What’s for dinner?” It sounds simple. Maybe even trivial. But in this shiur, Rav SHlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David uncover how that question is actually a gateway into one of the deepest יסודות of parenting. What happens when a child says, “I don’t like this”? Do we push? Do we ignore? Do we accommodate? Rav Shlomo opens up a completely different דרך — one that doesn’t get stuck on the food at all, but sees it as an expression of something much deeper: a child’s עולם הרגשות. We explore: Why suppressing a child’s preferences may “work”… but at a cost The difference between acknowledging and indulging How food becomes a language for emotional expression Why children must first feel seen before they can be guided And how to hold the tension between גבולות and רגישות ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Opening Greeting and Shabbat Blessing 01:14 Sponsor Acknowledgments and Memorial Tributes 02:52 Importance of Children’s Emotional World 03:58 Core Parenting Question: What’s for Dinner? 05:09 Two Dinner Strategies: Individual vs Uniform 06:57 Analyzing the Textual Example on Food 09:51 The Snake’s Curse and Taste Concept 10:53 God-given Sense of Taste Explained 19:28 Acknowledging Children’s Food Preferences 21:39 Extending Taste Principle Beyond Food 24:00 Masking Deeper Issues Behind Food Preferences 25:48 Parenting Book Review and Khush Ha-Ta'am 27:30 Shul Leadership vs Parental Authority 29:07 Children's Meal Requests Reveal Emotional Needs 30:13 Managing Multiple Dinner Options for Kids 32:13 Gift of Midrash Iyov and Hidden Messages 45:42 Questioning Suppressing a Child's Taste Preferences 46:57 Importance of Recognizing Child's Feelings First 48:08 Taste of Love Over Food 49:30 Generational Differences in Emotional Acknowledgment 50:55 Daily Meal Acknowledgment Practice 52:27 Guiding Eating Habits Through Lenatev There’s a question every home faces almost every … There’s a question every home faces almost every day. “What’s for dinner?” It sounds simple. Maybe even trivial. But in this shiur, Rav SHlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David uncover how that question is actually a gateway into one of the deepest יסודות of parenting. What happens when a child says, “I don’t like this”? Do we push? Do we ignore? Do we accommodate? Rav Shlomo opens up a completely different דרך — one that doesn’t get stuck on the food at all, but sees it as an expression of something much deeper: a child’s עולם הרגשות. We explore: Why suppressing a child’s preferences may “work”… but at a cost The difference between acknowledging and indulging How food becomes a language for emotional expression Why children must first feel seen before they can be guided And how to hold the tension between גבולות and רגישות ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Opening Greeting and Shabbat Blessing 01:14 Sponsor Acknowledgments and Memorial Tributes 02:52 Importance of Children’s Emotional World 03:58 Core Parenting Question: What’s for Dinner? 05:09 Two Dinner Strategies: Individual vs Uniform 06:57 Analyzing the Textual Example on Food 09:51 The Snake’s Curse and Taste Concept 10:53 God-given Sense of Taste Explained 19:28 Acknowledging Children’s Food Preferences 21:39 Extending Taste Principle Beyond Food 24:00 Masking Deeper Issues Behind Food Preferences 25:48 Parenting Book Review and Khush Ha-Ta'am 27:30 Shul Leadership vs Parental Authority 29:07 Children's Meal Requests Reveal Emotional Needs 30:13 Managing Multiple Dinner Options for Kids 32:13 Gift of Midrash Iyov and Hidden Messages 45:42 Questioning Suppressing a Child's Taste Preferences 46:57 Importance of Recognizing Child's Feelings First 48:08 Taste of Love Over Food 49:30 Generational Differences in Emotional Acknowledgment 50:55 Daily Meal Acknowledgment Practice 52:27 Guiding Eating Habits Through Lenatev tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2300053730 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:43:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/shemini-what-nadav-avihu-saw 00:46:04 Rav Shlomo Katz no There are stories in the Torah we think we understand… until we slow down and actually listen. Nadav and Avihu are usually taught as a warning—two sons who did something wrong and paid the price. But what if that’s not the real story? In this shiur on Parshat Shemini, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David go deeper into one of the most misunderstood moments in the Torah and uncover what they were באמת afraid of. What happens when serving Hashem becomes something we only do because we “have to”? What happens when obligation replaces desire? Nadav and Avihu saw a future where Yiddishkeit could become mechanical… where the fire is still there, but it’s no longer alive inside of us. And they couldn’t accept that. This isn’t about justifying what they did. It’s about understanding the נקודה they revealed and what it demands from us today. Because the question isn’t just what they did wrong. It’s whether we’re living the kind of Yiddishkeit they were afraid of. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening greetings and sponsor acknowledgment 01:50 Gilgulim connection: Eliyahu, Pinchas and the bris story 04:50 Deeper meaning of Tzelafchad’s punishment 06:51 Multiple reasons offered for their fall 07:52 Repeated verse “כאשר צוה השם את משה” analysis 13:00 Halachic discussion on hitting children 16:33 Kotzker vort on lo tirtzach and the value of life 24:38 When God Becomes a Dead Idol 29:34 Nadav and Avihu’s Fear of Compulsory Worship 31:31 Mishkan Built from Command and Love 35:34 Rav Shlomo's Trip to Albany: Balancing Desire and Duty There are stories in the Torah we think we unders… There are stories in the Torah we think we understand… until we slow down and actually listen. Nadav and Avihu are usually taught as a warning—two sons who did something wrong and paid the price. But what if that’s not the real story? In this shiur on Parshat Shemini, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David go deeper into one of the most misunderstood moments in the Torah and uncover what they were באמת afraid of. What happens when serving Hashem becomes something we only do because we “have to”? What happens when obligation replaces desire? Nadav and Avihu saw a future where Yiddishkeit could become mechanical… where the fire is still there, but it’s no longer alive inside of us. And they couldn’t accept that. This isn’t about justifying what they did. It’s about understanding the נקודה they revealed and what it demands from us today. Because the question isn’t just what they did wrong. It’s whether we’re living the kind of Yiddishkeit they were afraid of. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening greetings and sponsor acknowledgment 01:50 Gilgulim connection: Eliyahu, Pinchas and the bris story 04:50 Deeper meaning of Tzelafchad’s punishment 06:51 Multiple reasons offered for their fall 07:52 Repeated verse “כאשר צוה השם את משה” analysis 13:00 Halachic discussion on hitting children 16:33 Kotzker vort on lo tirtzach and the value of life 24:38 When God Becomes a Dead Idol 29:34 Nadav and Avihu’s Fear of Compulsory Worship 31:31 Mishkan Built from Command and Love 35:34 Rav Shlomo's Trip to Albany: Balancing Desire and Duty tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2291554430 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:14:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/why-are-we-still-stuttering 00:30:16 Rav Shlomo Katz no There are moments in history when the greatest miracle isn’t what we do… but how clearly we can say why we’re doing it. On the original Shabbos HaGadol, Bnei Yisrael didn’t just take the korban Pesach. They were asked by the Egyptians what they were doing… and they answered בלי גמגום. No hesitation. No confusion. Total clarity. This wasn’t just bravery. This was a miracle. In this deeply timely Hachana L’Shabbos, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore why Shabbos HaGadol is not named for the date, but for the day, and what that reveals about the כוח of Shabbos to transform who we are. From the teachings of the Ohev Yisrael, we learn that Shabbos is not just a day of rest. It’s the מקור הברכה, the place where a person becomes someone capable of דברים שלא חלמתי עליהם. And maybe the biggest avodah right now? To stop stuttering. To speak clearly, to our אויבים, to our children, and even to ourselves, about who we are and why we’re here. May this Shabbos give us the כח to live, to believe, and to speak… clearly. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening niggun & reflection 02:54 Looking back at past Shabbos HaGadol 06:33 Why it’s called Shabbos HaGadol 14:08 Why the miracle is tied to Shabbos (not the date) 17:17 The Ohev Yisrael on timing & כוח 20:07 Shabbos HaGadol as a spiritual launchpad 22:48 The role of drashos & speaking clearly There are moments in history when the greatest mi… There are moments in history when the greatest miracle isn’t what we do… but how clearly we can say why we’re doing it. On the original Shabbos HaGadol, Bnei Yisrael didn’t just take the korban Pesach. They were asked by the Egyptians what they were doing… and they answered בלי גמגום. No hesitation. No confusion. Total clarity. This wasn’t just bravery. This was a miracle. In this deeply timely Hachana L’Shabbos, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore why Shabbos HaGadol is not named for the date, but for the day, and what that reveals about the כוח of Shabbos to transform who we are. From the teachings of the Ohev Yisrael, we learn that Shabbos is not just a day of rest. It’s the מקור הברכה, the place where a person becomes someone capable of דברים שלא חלמתי עליהם. And maybe the biggest avodah right now? To stop stuttering. To speak clearly, to our אויבים, to our children, and even to ourselves, about who we are and why we’re here. May this Shabbos give us the כח to live, to believe, and to speak… clearly. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening niggun & reflection 02:54 Looking back at past Shabbos HaGadol 06:33 Why it’s called Shabbos HaGadol 14:08 Why the miracle is tied to Shabbos (not the date) 17:17 The Ohev Yisrael on timing & כוח 20:07 Shabbos HaGadol as a spiritual launchpad 22:48 The role of drashos & speaking clearly tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2290212311 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:01:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/israels-air-has-never-been 00:50:59 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn a breathtaking and deeply timely idea: the mesirus nefesh of Am Yisrael is not only protecting the nation — it is purifying the very air of Eretz Yisrael. Drawing from Rav Shmuel Eliyahu, Tanach, Chazal, and the story of Yitzchak Avinu, Rav Shlomo expands the meaning of mesirus nefesh beyond the battlefield itself. A soldier who enters danger and returns home whole is still a מוסר נפש. A support soldier is still part of that holiness. The wives, children, and families carrying this burden are part of it too. This shiur explores how mesirus nefesh brings רוח הקודש, kaparah, and taharah to Klal Yisrael; how Yitzchak Avinu becomes the great melamed zechus on the nation; and how the self-sacrifice of hundreds of thousands of chayalim may be lifting the entire people to a place we cannot yet fully comprehend. Rav Shlomo closes with a piercing reminder for these pre-Pesach days: when Jews are risking everything to save lives, we need perspective, gratitude, and the humility to realize that something holy is happening in the air right now. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Blessing and Sponsor Recognitions 03:23 Defining the Holy Air of Mesiras Nefesh 05:49 Jobniks: Supporting Warriors without Frontline Service 07:36 David and Isaac as Early Mesiras Nefesh Figures 10:06 Modern Signals: Siren as Divine Call 12:04 State of Taharah Over the Nation 14:09 Mesiras Nefesh Elevates Above Sin 15:20 Assessing Israel's Worthiness for Redemption 17:59 Hope in the Next Generation's Spiritual Strength 24:32 Yitzchak's Lesson and Final Call 27:45 Divine Judgment vs. Compassion 29:37 Comparing Yitzchak to Modern Soldiers 30:50 Kedushas Levi: The True Teacher 33:25 Soldiers’ Sacrifice for the Nation 35:11 Faith Required for Dangerous Missions 44:35 Prioritizing Pikuach Nefesh Over Other Mitzvos 50:14 Kapara in the Air and Hope for Moshiach Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David le… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn a breathtaking and deeply timely idea: the mesirus nefesh of Am Yisrael is not only protecting the nation — it is purifying the very air of Eretz Yisrael. Drawing from Rav Shmuel Eliyahu, Tanach, Chazal, and the story of Yitzchak Avinu, Rav Shlomo expands the meaning of mesirus nefesh beyond the battlefield itself. A soldier who enters danger and returns home whole is still a מוסר נפש. A support soldier is still part of that holiness. The wives, children, and families carrying this burden are part of it too. This shiur explores how mesirus nefesh brings רוח הקודש, kaparah, and taharah to Klal Yisrael; how Yitzchak Avinu becomes the great melamed zechus on the nation; and how the self-sacrifice of hundreds of thousands of chayalim may be lifting the entire people to a place we cannot yet fully comprehend. Rav Shlomo closes with a piercing reminder for these pre-Pesach days: when Jews are risking everything to save lives, we need perspective, gratitude, and the humility to realize that something holy is happening in the air right now. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Blessing and Sponsor Recognitions 03:23 Defining the Holy Air of Mesiras Nefesh 05:49 Jobniks: Supporting Warriors without Frontline Service 07:36 David and Isaac as Early Mesiras Nefesh Figures 10:06 Modern Signals: Siren as Divine Call 12:04 State of Taharah Over the Nation 14:09 Mesiras Nefesh Elevates Above Sin 15:20 Assessing Israel's Worthiness for Redemption 17:59 Hope in the Next Generation's Spiritual Strength 24:32 Yitzchak's Lesson and Final Call 27:45 Divine Judgment vs. Compassion 29:37 Comparing Yitzchak to Modern Soldiers 30:50 Kedushas Levi: The True Teacher 33:25 Soldiers’ Sacrifice for the Nation 35:11 Faith Required for Dangerous Missions 44:35 Prioritizing Pikuach Nefesh Over Other Mitzvos 50:14 Kapara in the Air and Hope for Moshiach tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2288895884 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:51:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/a-war-of-kiddush-hashem 00:53:08 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open one of the deepest foundations of מלחמה in Torah: when a Jew fights to protect Am Yisrael, he is not only defending lives — he is fighting a war of Kiddush Hashem. Learning through Tanach, Chazal, and Rambam, Rav Shlomo explores the greatness of the chayalim, the holiness of the war camp, and the responsibility to understand battle not as personal vengeance, but as מלחמות השם. From Moshe Rabbeinu and David HaMelech, to Rachav’s words after the victory over Pharaoh, to the tragic humiliation of Shaul HaMelech, this shiur shows that every Jewish victory reveals Hashem in the world — and every Jewish loss is, chalilah, a chillul Hashem. Rav Shlomo also speaks painfully and honestly about the strange reality of Jews trying to leave Eretz Yisrael through Egypt at a moment when we are living through open miracles here, and what that says about our consciousness of geulah, fear, and closeness to Hashem. The episode closes with a live warning siren going off in the middle of the room — a jarring reminder that these teachings are not theoretical. They are being learned in real time, in the heart of the story itself. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Sponsorships and Dedication 01:34 Introducing the Epic Chapter of Hilchos Milchama 02:59 The Great Merit of Soldiers Fighting for Israel 05:28 Moshe Rabbeinu’s Call to Fight for Hashem 08:42 Rav Kahane on War Not Being Personal Vengeance 10:30 Rachav’s Words to the Spies after Israel’s Victory 13:19 Aftermath: Supporting Oppressed Nations Beyond Ourselves 14:48 Every Loss Is a Chillul Hashem 16:32 Shaul HaMelech’s Tragic End and Its Lessons 19:56 The Unresolved Head of a Soldier in Aza 22:49 Kiddush Hashem Through Every Soldier’s Battle 24:21 Non-Jewish Language and Former Leaders’ Testimony 25:28 Battlefield Proximity to God 27:20 The Ark of the Covenant in the War Camp 29:00 Purity, Camp Holiness and Satan’s Challenge 31:45 Reb Shlomo Brings Rav Kook to Soldiers 33:54 Modern Miracles and Exodus Parallel 43:05 Rambam on Fear and Panic in War 45:20 Media Channels: Panic vs Inspiration 50:00 Staying Put Despite Hardships and Doubt 51:42 Blessings for Soldiers' Marriages and Building Homes Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David op… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open one of the deepest foundations of מלחמה in Torah: when a Jew fights to protect Am Yisrael, he is not only defending lives — he is fighting a war of Kiddush Hashem. Learning through Tanach, Chazal, and Rambam, Rav Shlomo explores the greatness of the chayalim, the holiness of the war camp, and the responsibility to understand battle not as personal vengeance, but as מלחמות השם. From Moshe Rabbeinu and David HaMelech, to Rachav’s words after the victory over Pharaoh, to the tragic humiliation of Shaul HaMelech, this shiur shows that every Jewish victory reveals Hashem in the world — and every Jewish loss is, chalilah, a chillul Hashem. Rav Shlomo also speaks painfully and honestly about the strange reality of Jews trying to leave Eretz Yisrael through Egypt at a moment when we are living through open miracles here, and what that says about our consciousness of geulah, fear, and closeness to Hashem. The episode closes with a live warning siren going off in the middle of the room — a jarring reminder that these teachings are not theoretical. They are being learned in real time, in the heart of the story itself. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Sponsorships and Dedication 01:34 Introducing the Epic Chapter of Hilchos Milchama 02:59 The Great Merit of Soldiers Fighting for Israel 05:28 Moshe Rabbeinu’s Call to Fight for Hashem 08:42 Rav Kahane on War Not Being Personal Vengeance 10:30 Rachav’s Words to the Spies after Israel’s Victory 13:19 Aftermath: Supporting Oppressed Nations Beyond Ourselves 14:48 Every Loss Is a Chillul Hashem 16:32 Shaul HaMelech’s Tragic End and Its Lessons 19:56 The Unresolved Head of a Soldier in Aza 22:49 Kiddush Hashem Through Every Soldier’s Battle 24:21 Non-Jewish Language and Former Leaders’ Testimony 25:28 Battlefield Proximity to God 27:20 The Ark of the Covenant in the War Camp 29:00 Purity, Camp Holiness and Satan’s Challenge 31:45 Reb Shlomo Brings Rav Kook to Soldiers 33:54 Modern Miracles and Exodus Parallel 43:05 Rambam on Fear and Panic in War 45:20 Media Channels: Panic vs Inspiration 50:00 Staying Put Despite Hardships and Doubt 51:42 Blessings for Soldiers' Marriages and Building Homes tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2287365200 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:29:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/vayikra-when-regret-reveals 00:49:19 Rav Shlomo Katz no As Parshat Vayikra opens the world of korbanot, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David uncover a deeper truth from the Even Shlomo: the purpose of a korban was never only to express guilt. It was to bring a person back to clarity — to help them leave the Beit HaMikdash knowing more deeply what truly matters, what doesn’t, and who they really are. In this shiur, Rav Shlomo explores the inner meaning of charatah — regret — not as self-hatred, but as a revelation: this is not the real me. Drawing on Chazal, the Baal Shem Tov, and Reb Shlomo Carlebach, he explains how true teshuvah is not just feeling bad about what was done, but discovering that the sin never reflected the deepest רצון of the soul in the first place. From wartime clarity and the question of what is truly essential, to a haunting story from Berlin, the Titanic, and the hidden purpose of Levi’im singing in the Beit HaMikdash, this episode becomes a meditation on desire itself: not only what we don’t want, but what we do want — and how Vayikra helps us remember. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Niggun: Divine Presence Fills and Sustains the World 10:21 Introducing Today’s Special Shiur on Parshat Vayikra 11:36 The Blessing of Prioritizing What Truly Matters 13:03 Inner Essence of the Korban: Clarity After the Temple 15:43 Current Turmoil: Storms, Bombs, and Spiritual Discernment 18:27 Regret (Charatah) When Offering a Sacrifice 25:45 Radomsk Chasid’s Tragic Tale in Berlin 28:09 Existential Question: Who Are We Really? 30:03 Baal Shem Tov on Regret and the Heart 32:40 Scar Metaphor and Personal Reflection 34:01 Family Neglect on the Titanic 36:41 Reb Shlomo on Awakening and Desire 38:59 Korban Discussion in Masechet Taanit 44:49 Levi Music and Holy Nigunim Purpose 46:41 Donald Trump & Achashverosh 49:03 Closing Announcements and Shabbat Plans As Parshat Vayikra opens the world of korbanot, R… As Parshat Vayikra opens the world of korbanot, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David uncover a deeper truth from the Even Shlomo: the purpose of a korban was never only to express guilt. It was to bring a person back to clarity — to help them leave the Beit HaMikdash knowing more deeply what truly matters, what doesn’t, and who they really are. In this shiur, Rav Shlomo explores the inner meaning of charatah — regret — not as self-hatred, but as a revelation: this is not the real me. Drawing on Chazal, the Baal Shem Tov, and Reb Shlomo Carlebach, he explains how true teshuvah is not just feeling bad about what was done, but discovering that the sin never reflected the deepest רצון of the soul in the first place. From wartime clarity and the question of what is truly essential, to a haunting story from Berlin, the Titanic, and the hidden purpose of Levi’im singing in the Beit HaMikdash, this episode becomes a meditation on desire itself: not only what we don’t want, but what we do want — and how Vayikra helps us remember. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Niggun: Divine Presence Fills and Sustains the World 10:21 Introducing Today’s Special Shiur on Parshat Vayikra 11:36 The Blessing of Prioritizing What Truly Matters 13:03 Inner Essence of the Korban: Clarity After the Temple 15:43 Current Turmoil: Storms, Bombs, and Spiritual Discernment 18:27 Regret (Charatah) When Offering a Sacrifice 25:45 Radomsk Chasid’s Tragic Tale in Berlin 28:09 Existential Question: Who Are We Really? 30:03 Baal Shem Tov on Regret and the Heart 32:40 Scar Metaphor and Personal Reflection 34:01 Family Neglect on the Titanic 36:41 Reb Shlomo on Awakening and Desire 38:59 Korban Discussion in Masechet Taanit 44:49 Levi Music and Holy Nigunim Purpose 46:41 Donald Trump & Achashverosh 49:03 Closing Announcements and Shabbat Plans tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2286609602 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:52:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rebbe-nachmans-254th-birthday 01:05:28 Rav Shlomo Katz no On Rebbe Nachman’s 254th birthday, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David open a different kind of door. Not just into the teachings of the Rebbe, but into the mystery of what hiskashrus really means — what it means to feel that a tzaddik was sent into the world with your soul in mind. Through a deeply personal text from Rav Erez Moshe Doron, this shiur explores why connection to the tzaddik can sound so foreign from the outside, and yet feel like the most intimate truth in the world from the inside. What does it mean to say, “I am Rebbe Nachman’s”? Is that threatening? Is it liberating? Is it a surrender of self, or the first time a person truly begins to find their real self? Rav Shlomo weaves together the worlds of emunah, bittul, self-acceptance, loneliness, healing, and avodah, showing how the tzaddik does not come to replace a person’s relationship with Hashem, but to lead them toward the G-dly light within. This is a birthday shiur, but really it is a love letter: to the Rebbe, to the soul, and to the hope that no part of a person is beyond repair. And the practical takeaway is as clear as ever: if you want this Torah to enter the heart, begin with 15 minutes of hisbodedus a day. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Blessings and Sponsor Acknowledgments 01:06 Rebbe Nachman's Birthday and Its Significance 02:11 Birthday vs Yahrtzeit: Spiritual Meaning 04:29 Neighborhood Group’s Struggle with Chassidus 05:41 The Pasuk as Basis for Tzaddik Connection 07:01 Experiencing Rebbe’s Guidance in Personal Anxiety 08:07 Breslov’s Unique Stance on Tzaddik Relationship 09:24 Personal Identification with Rebbe Nachman 13:45 Self-Acceptance Through Kinyan Gamur 20:40 Transformative Stories of Rebbe Nachman’s Influence 24:40 Personal Transformation Through Hiskashrus 25:43 Uniqueness of Breslov vs Other Chassidic Groups 29:03 Need for Gedolim in Religious Zionist World 30:36 Echad L'Echad Initiative to Elevate Yeshiva Leaders 33:34 Writing a Hiskashrus Document at the Kotel 43:36 Breslov Avoda and the Role of the Ovdim 44:49 Eternal Love and Longing for the Rebbe 47:54 Feeling Alone and Telling My Own Story 51:28 Rebbe Nachman's Contrary Approach to Tzaddikim 52:58 Desire to Cry Out in Loneliness 53:58 Hope for Future Transformation 55:19 Rebbe as Spiritual Psychologist 57:02 Trusting the Rebbe Over Self 58:09 Guided Towards Inner Light 64:26 Practical Daily Hisbodedus Advice On Rebbe Nachman’s 254th birthday, Rav Shlomo Kat… On Rebbe Nachman’s 254th birthday, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David open a different kind of door. Not just into the teachings of the Rebbe, but into the mystery of what hiskashrus really means — what it means to feel that a tzaddik was sent into the world with your soul in mind. Through a deeply personal text from Rav Erez Moshe Doron, this shiur explores why connection to the tzaddik can sound so foreign from the outside, and yet feel like the most intimate truth in the world from the inside. What does it mean to say, “I am Rebbe Nachman’s”? Is that threatening? Is it liberating? Is it a surrender of self, or the first time a person truly begins to find their real self? Rav Shlomo weaves together the worlds of emunah, bittul, self-acceptance, loneliness, healing, and avodah, showing how the tzaddik does not come to replace a person’s relationship with Hashem, but to lead them toward the G-dly light within. This is a birthday shiur, but really it is a love letter: to the Rebbe, to the soul, and to the hope that no part of a person is beyond repair. And the practical takeaway is as clear as ever: if you want this Torah to enter the heart, begin with 15 minutes of hisbodedus a day. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Blessings and Sponsor Acknowledgments 01:06 Rebbe Nachman's Birthday and Its Significance 02:11 Birthday vs Yahrtzeit: Spiritual Meaning 04:29 Neighborhood Group’s Struggle with Chassidus 05:41 The Pasuk as Basis for Tzaddik Connection 07:01 Experiencing Rebbe’s Guidance in Personal Anxiety 08:07 Breslov’s Unique Stance on Tzaddik Relationship 09:24 Personal Identification with Rebbe Nachman 13:45 Self-Acceptance Through Kinyan Gamur 20:40 Transformative Stories of Rebbe Nachman’s Influence 24:40 Personal Transformation Through Hiskashrus 25:43 Uniqueness of Breslov vs Other Chassidic Groups 29:03 Need for Gedolim in Religious Zionist World 30:36 Echad L'Echad Initiative to Elevate Yeshiva Leaders 33:34 Writing a Hiskashrus Document at the Kotel 43:36 Breslov Avoda and the Role of the Ovdim 44:49 Eternal Love and Longing for the Rebbe 47:54 Feeling Alone and Telling My Own Story 51:28 Rebbe Nachman's Contrary Approach to Tzaddikim 52:58 Desire to Cry Out in Loneliness 53:58 Hope for Future Transformation 55:19 Rebbe as Spiritual Psychologist 57:02 Trusting the Rebbe Over Self 58:09 Guided Towards Inner Light 64:26 Practical Daily Hisbodedus Advice tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2284590308 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:31:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-hidden-army-fighting-for 00:35:57 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this episode of The Laws of War and Peace, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open a deeper dimension of Jewish war that most people never think about: when Am Yisrael goes out to battle, it is not only the soldiers on the ground and not only the Ribbono Shel Olam above — the neshamos of tzaddikim from across the generations join the fight as well. Learning from Midrash, Zohar, and the teachings brought in Hilchos Milchamah VeShalom, Rav Shlomo explores how Moshe Rabbeinu, Mordechai, Eliyahu HaNavi, the avos, nevi’im, and tzaddikim are somehow bound up with the souls of today’s chayalim. At the same time, he reveals the frightening parallel: the forces of evil also awaken in times of geulah and gather around Yerushalayim. This is a shiur about the hidden spiritual front of war, the mystery of Jewish strength, the danger of kochi ve’otzem yadi, and the living awareness that Israel never goes to battle alone. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Donation and Prayer for the Sick 01:39 Forgetting the Ribono Shel Olam Leads to War 03:14 Midrash: Eliyahu Calls on the Patriarchs and Prophets 07:12 Partnership Between Heavenly Tzaddikim and Earthly Fighters 10:49 The Flip Side: Evil Forces Awaken Against Israel 13:29 Zohar Insight: Resurrection of Oppressive Kings 16:10 The Symbolic 313 Number Among Enemies 18:06 Bnei Yishmael Mobilized Against Jerusalem 23:08 Souls of Tzaddikim Empowering Our Soldiers 29:36 Unit Oversubscription and Volunteer Efforts 31:23 Strength Lost When Forgetting Hashem 32:40 October 7th Aftermath and Military Readiness 33:51 Parallels Between Yom Kippur War and Current Conflict 35:25 Living Amid Tzaddikim for the Wider Community In this episode of The Laws of War and Peace, Rav… In this episode of The Laws of War and Peace, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open a deeper dimension of Jewish war that most people never think about: when Am Yisrael goes out to battle, it is not only the soldiers on the ground and not only the Ribbono Shel Olam above — the neshamos of tzaddikim from across the generations join the fight as well. Learning from Midrash, Zohar, and the teachings brought in Hilchos Milchamah VeShalom, Rav Shlomo explores how Moshe Rabbeinu, Mordechai, Eliyahu HaNavi, the avos, nevi’im, and tzaddikim are somehow bound up with the souls of today’s chayalim. At the same time, he reveals the frightening parallel: the forces of evil also awaken in times of geulah and gather around Yerushalayim. This is a shiur about the hidden spiritual front of war, the mystery of Jewish strength, the danger of kochi ve’otzem yadi, and the living awareness that Israel never goes to battle alone. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Donation and Prayer for the Sick 01:39 Forgetting the Ribono Shel Olam Leads to War 03:14 Midrash: Eliyahu Calls on the Patriarchs and Prophets 07:12 Partnership Between Heavenly Tzaddikim and Earthly Fighters 10:49 The Flip Side: Evil Forces Awaken Against Israel 13:29 Zohar Insight: Resurrection of Oppressive Kings 16:10 The Symbolic 313 Number Among Enemies 18:06 Bnei Yishmael Mobilized Against Jerusalem 23:08 Souls of Tzaddikim Empowering Our Soldiers 29:36 Unit Oversubscription and Volunteer Efforts 31:23 Strength Lost When Forgetting Hashem 32:40 October 7th Aftermath and Military Readiness 33:51 Parallels Between Yom Kippur War and Current Conflict 35:25 Living Amid Tzaddikim for the Wider Community tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2282967890 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:20:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-good-old-days-are 00:37:55 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this Hachana L’Shabbos for Parshas Hachodesh, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open up one of the deepest avodos of this season: hischadshus—not changing into someone else, but renewing yourself exactly from where you are right now. Drawing from the Chiddushei Harim, the Beis Avraham of Slonim, Reb Nosson, and Rebbe Nachman, this shiur is a call to stop waiting for the “right time,” the “better version” of yourself, or the return of the so-called “good old days.” The mitzvah of Hachodesh hazeh lachem was given דווקא in Mitzrayim to teach us that renewal begins in the mud, in the constriction, in the place where a person feels most stuck. Rav Shlomo explores the danger of becoming a matzevah—a fixed monument to your old self—and the holiness of small acts of mesirus nefesh that open the gates to real growth. From the symbolism of fish scales swimming against the current, to the challenge of not letting yesterday enslave today, this is a powerful preparation for entering Shabbos Hachodesh with courage, honesty, and hope. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening encouragement for Shabbat preparation 01:44 Yahrtzeit reminder and linking to Chiddushei Harim 04:45 Renewal is in our hands – Chiddushei Harim quote 15:00 Reb Nosson on grabbing moments for spiritual growth 19:16 Small actions as the catalyst for true hischadshus 23:58 Aliyah as a Matzevah: Growing Beyond Past Selves 24:59 Finding the Middle Path Between Matzevah and Asherah 27:59 Avoiding the Mask: Don't Create a God of Yourself 29:48 Fish Scales as Symbols of Purity Against the Current 32:34 Rethinking Prime Years: Beyond Shana Aleph 35:54 Seizing the Moment for Mesirus Nefesh In this Hachana L’Shabbos for Parshas Hachodesh, … In this Hachana L’Shabbos for Parshas Hachodesh, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open up one of the deepest avodos of this season: hischadshus—not changing into someone else, but renewing yourself exactly from where you are right now. Drawing from the Chiddushei Harim, the Beis Avraham of Slonim, Reb Nosson, and Rebbe Nachman, this shiur is a call to stop waiting for the “right time,” the “better version” of yourself, or the return of the so-called “good old days.” The mitzvah of Hachodesh hazeh lachem was given דווקא in Mitzrayim to teach us that renewal begins in the mud, in the constriction, in the place where a person feels most stuck. Rav Shlomo explores the danger of becoming a matzevah—a fixed monument to your old self—and the holiness of small acts of mesirus nefesh that open the gates to real growth. From the symbolism of fish scales swimming against the current, to the challenge of not letting yesterday enslave today, this is a powerful preparation for entering Shabbos Hachodesh with courage, honesty, and hope. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening encouragement for Shabbat preparation 01:44 Yahrtzeit reminder and linking to Chiddushei Harim 04:45 Renewal is in our hands – Chiddushei Harim quote 15:00 Reb Nosson on grabbing moments for spiritual growth 19:16 Small actions as the catalyst for true hischadshus 23:58 Aliyah as a Matzevah: Growing Beyond Past Selves 24:59 Finding the Middle Path Between Matzevah and Asherah 27:59 Avoiding the Mask: Don't Create a God of Yourself 29:48 Fish Scales as Symbols of Purity Against the Current 32:34 Rethinking Prime Years: Beyond Shana Aleph 35:54 Seizing the Moment for Mesirus Nefesh tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2282255624 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:41:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-gift-hidden-inside-this 00:54:32 Rav Shlomo Katz no There are moments in history that force a person to see life differently. This shiur was given in real time, in the middle of a war, with a missile siren interrupting the learning itself. And maybe that is exactly why this Torah had to be learned now. Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David turn to Rebbe Nachman’s teaching on yishuv hadaat — settling the mind — and ask a piercing question: what are the fears that truly threaten us, and what are the fears that only seem to control us? In a moment when danger is real, the contrast becomes sharper. We begin to notice how much of our daily anxiety comes not from what can actually harm us, but from stories, panic, conditioning, and the body’s old memories. And yet, in the middle of all this, something else is being revealed: a hidden strength, a deep composure, a new kind of perspective. We see it in ourselves. We see it in our children. We see it in Am Yisrael. This is a shiur about war, trauma, fear, taavot, breath, choice, and the possibility of becoming more settled — not after the chaos ends, but right in the middle of it. Maybe one of the gifts that can emerge from this war is this: to finally recognize what deserves our fear… and what never did. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Dedication and Sponsor Acknowledgment 02:38 Kids as a Generation of Ninjas 03:40 Reacting to Sirens and Shelter Procedures 10:43 Understanding Anxiety About Anxiety 13:41 Personal Story of Imagined Threat 15:31 Yetzer Hara Analogy and Facing Desires 23:43 Mind-Body Disconnect and Rewiring 25:24 Cold Plunges as Physical Barrier Breaking 26:59 Scaredy-cat Fears and Nonsense Anxiety 29:08 Irrational Fear Before the Mind Processes 30:48 Siren Warnings and Trauma-induced Panic 31:58 Distinguishing Fear from Desire to Control 36:40 War-time Sirens and PTSD Reminders 38:37 Jacob's Fear before Meeting Esau 46:35 Exhaustion and the Call for Adaptation 49:03 Distinguishing Healthy Fear from Motivating Taiva 50:31 Moshe Rabbeinu, Nitzavim, and Overcoming Curses 51:56 Rabbi Nachman's Teaching on Choice and Yishuv Hadaat There are moments in history that force a person … There are moments in history that force a person to see life differently. This shiur was given in real time, in the middle of a war, with a missile siren interrupting the learning itself. And maybe that is exactly why this Torah had to be learned now. Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David turn to Rebbe Nachman’s teaching on yishuv hadaat — settling the mind — and ask a piercing question: what are the fears that truly threaten us, and what are the fears that only seem to control us? In a moment when danger is real, the contrast becomes sharper. We begin to notice how much of our daily anxiety comes not from what can actually harm us, but from stories, panic, conditioning, and the body’s old memories. And yet, in the middle of all this, something else is being revealed: a hidden strength, a deep composure, a new kind of perspective. We see it in ourselves. We see it in our children. We see it in Am Yisrael. This is a shiur about war, trauma, fear, taavot, breath, choice, and the possibility of becoming more settled — not after the chaos ends, but right in the middle of it. Maybe one of the gifts that can emerge from this war is this: to finally recognize what deserves our fear… and what never did. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Dedication and Sponsor Acknowledgment 02:38 Kids as a Generation of Ninjas 03:40 Reacting to Sirens and Shelter Procedures 10:43 Understanding Anxiety About Anxiety 13:41 Personal Story of Imagined Threat 15:31 Yetzer Hara Analogy and Facing Desires 23:43 Mind-Body Disconnect and Rewiring 25:24 Cold Plunges as Physical Barrier Breaking 26:59 Scaredy-cat Fears and Nonsense Anxiety 29:08 Irrational Fear Before the Mind Processes 30:48 Siren Warnings and Trauma-induced Panic 31:58 Distinguishing Fear from Desire to Control 36:40 War-time Sirens and PTSD Reminders 38:37 Jacob's Fear before Meeting Esau 46:35 Exhaustion and the Call for Adaptation 49:03 Distinguishing Healthy Fear from Motivating Taiva 50:31 Moshe Rabbeinu, Nitzavim, and Overcoming Curses 51:56 Rabbi Nachman's Teaching on Choice and Yishuv Hadaat tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2281710596 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:09:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/living-in-a-biblical-prophecy 01:00:28 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn that the wars of modern Israel are not merely political or historical events. But they are biblical events, unfolding in front of our eyes. Through the lens of Hilchos Milchamah VeShalom by Rav Shmuel Eliyahu, Rav Shlomo walks through the miracles of 1948, 1967, 1973, and the present moment, showing how again and again Am Yisrael has lived through the fulfillment of prophecy. But together with that miracle comes a warning: when Jews forget that Hashem is the One fighting behind the scenes, pride, confusion, and spiritual blindness begin to take hold. This is a piercing shiur about prophecy, victory, gaavah, focus, bitul, and the responsibility of building a life in Eretz Yisrael that is conscious of geulah. To live here truthfully is not just to survive history. It is to become aligned with what Hashem is revealing through it. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening announcements and dedications 01:11 Speaker's stance on inviting attendees 02:30 Wars framed as biblical events 05:34 1948 War: First miracle and victory 09:29 1967 Six-Day War: Arab attack and Israeli triumph 21:03 Living consciously within prophetic destiny 25:50 Post-1967 Empowerment and Energy 27:16 Great Wisdom Emerging in Israel 28:35 Remembering Who Works Behind the Scenes 30:03 All Success Comes from Hashem 31:25 Post-Six-Day War Depression and Chillul Hashem 32:31 Rebbe’s Warnings About the Aftermath 33:46 Pride, Forgetting Hashem, and Klipas Yishmael 35:03 Ignored Intelligence Warnings 36:29 1973 War: Early Setbacks and Miracles 38:18 Vatican Involvement After 1967 Victory 40:41 Current War Objectives Questioned 42:01 US Secretary Cites Psalm for War 43:28 October 7 Tragedy Echoes Past Wars 49:44 Unchanging Narrative and Respect for Rav Kahane 50:45 Bnei Yissaschar Links Purim, Pesach, and Moshiach 51:51 Yossi's Pessimism, COVID Optimism, and Burnout 53:38 Rejecting Monetary Bets on Moshiach 57:28 Bitul as Path to Lasting Victory 59:04 Community Unity, Mixing Kodesh and Chol Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David le… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn that the wars of modern Israel are not merely political or historical events. But they are biblical events, unfolding in front of our eyes. Through the lens of Hilchos Milchamah VeShalom by Rav Shmuel Eliyahu, Rav Shlomo walks through the miracles of 1948, 1967, 1973, and the present moment, showing how again and again Am Yisrael has lived through the fulfillment of prophecy. But together with that miracle comes a warning: when Jews forget that Hashem is the One fighting behind the scenes, pride, confusion, and spiritual blindness begin to take hold. This is a piercing shiur about prophecy, victory, gaavah, focus, bitul, and the responsibility of building a life in Eretz Yisrael that is conscious of geulah. To live here truthfully is not just to survive history. It is to become aligned with what Hashem is revealing through it. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening announcements and dedications 01:11 Speaker's stance on inviting attendees 02:30 Wars framed as biblical events 05:34 1948 War: First miracle and victory 09:29 1967 Six-Day War: Arab attack and Israeli triumph 21:03 Living consciously within prophetic destiny 25:50 Post-1967 Empowerment and Energy 27:16 Great Wisdom Emerging in Israel 28:35 Remembering Who Works Behind the Scenes 30:03 All Success Comes from Hashem 31:25 Post-Six-Day War Depression and Chillul Hashem 32:31 Rebbe’s Warnings About the Aftermath 33:46 Pride, Forgetting Hashem, and Klipas Yishmael 35:03 Ignored Intelligence Warnings 36:29 1973 War: Early Setbacks and Miracles 38:18 Vatican Involvement After 1967 Victory 40:41 Current War Objectives Questioned 42:01 US Secretary Cites Psalm for War 43:28 October 7 Tragedy Echoes Past Wars 49:44 Unchanging Narrative and Respect for Rav Kahane 50:45 Bnei Yissaschar Links Purim, Pesach, and Moshiach 51:51 Yossi's Pessimism, COVID Optimism, and Burnout 53:38 Rejecting Monetary Bets on Moshiach 57:28 Bitul as Path to Lasting Victory 59:04 Community Unity, Mixing Kodesh and Chol tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2280133385 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:24:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/never-get-used-to-miracles 00:43:46 Rav Shlomo Katz no In the opening episode of The Laws of War and Peace, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David begin learning from Hilchos Milchamah VeShalom by Rav Shmuel Eliyahu and ask a piercing question for our generation: what happens when Jews become used to miracles? As missiles fly, sirens sound, and impossible salvations become part of daily life, Rav Shlomo warns that the deepest danger is not only the threat from our enemies, but the possibility of losing our hakarah—that we are living inside open nissim from Hashem. From Moshe Rabbeinu saving a fellow Jew, to David HaMelech’s war with Goliath, to Mordechai and Esther’s holy courage, this episode lays the foundation for a Torah of gevurah: real Jewish strength is never self-worship. It is ויגבה לבו בדרכי השם—a heart lifted in the ways of Hashem. This is a Torah about war, humility, miracles, soldiers, aliyah, and the spiritual responsibility of living through history with open eyes. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Sponsorship and Dedication Prayers 01:04 Introducing Hilchos Milchamah VeShalom Sefer 02:28 Current War Reality and Psychological Challenges 04:07 Soldiers as Humble Heroes (Gibborim) 06:27 Incorporating Psalms and Gratitude in Daily Prayer 08:45 Moshe’s First Act and Prophetic Elevation 11:21 David and Esther: Heroism Yielding Spiritual Power 20:16 Recent Casualties and the Call for Renewed Resolve 23:05 Gavus Lev vs Spiritual Uplift 25:39 Ballistic Missile Threats in Recent Years 26:46 Burning Evil Before Complete Redemption 34:10 Spiritual Elevation Through Soldiers' Sacrifice 35:38 Relating to Diaspora After the War 37:26 Future of Judaism Exists Only in Israel 43:43 Closing: Continue Next Session Wednesday In the opening episode of The Laws of War and Pea… In the opening episode of The Laws of War and Peace, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David begin learning from Hilchos Milchamah VeShalom by Rav Shmuel Eliyahu and ask a piercing question for our generation: what happens when Jews become used to miracles? As missiles fly, sirens sound, and impossible salvations become part of daily life, Rav Shlomo warns that the deepest danger is not only the threat from our enemies, but the possibility of losing our hakarah—that we are living inside open nissim from Hashem. From Moshe Rabbeinu saving a fellow Jew, to David HaMelech’s war with Goliath, to Mordechai and Esther’s holy courage, this episode lays the foundation for a Torah of gevurah: real Jewish strength is never self-worship. It is ויגבה לבו בדרכי השם—a heart lifted in the ways of Hashem. This is a Torah about war, humility, miracles, soldiers, aliyah, and the spiritual responsibility of living through history with open eyes. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Sponsorship and Dedication Prayers 01:04 Introducing Hilchos Milchamah VeShalom Sefer 02:28 Current War Reality and Psychological Challenges 04:07 Soldiers as Humble Heroes (Gibborim) 06:27 Incorporating Psalms and Gratitude in Daily Prayer 08:45 Moshe’s First Act and Prophetic Elevation 11:21 David and Esther: Heroism Yielding Spiritual Power 20:16 Recent Casualties and the Call for Renewed Resolve 23:05 Gavus Lev vs Spiritual Uplift 25:39 Ballistic Missile Threats in Recent Years 26:46 Burning Evil Before Complete Redemption 34:10 Spiritual Elevation Through Soldiers' Sacrifice 35:38 Relating to Diaspora After the War 37:26 Future of Judaism Exists Only in Israel 43:43 Closing: Continue Next Session Wednesday tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2278579091 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:09:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/ki-tisa-time-for-ayeh 00:39:56 Rav Shlomo Katz no As the war with Iran widens, Rav Shlomo Katz turns to one word in Parshat Ki Tisa that may define this moment more than any other: Ayeh — Where? Recent days have brought more Israeli strikes, Iranian missile attacks, and a growing sense that the conflict is both militarily real and spiritually overwhelming. In this shiur, Rav Shlomo explores Moshe Rabbeinu’s cry after the Golden Calf — “Har’eini na et kevodecha” — and the deeper avodah of “Ayeh mekom kevodo.” Drawing on Reb Shlomo Carlebach and Rebbe Nachman, he explains how the deepest question of faith is not pretending everything is clear, but daring to ask Hashem, from within the confusion, “Where is the place of Your glory?” From the aftermath of the Eigel HaZahav, to the hiddenness before Mashiach, to the spiritual danger of “smart” voices that speak falsehood in the name of truth, this episode is a call to stay focused, remain vulnerable, and turn confusion itself into a מקום כבודו — a place where Hashem’s presence can be revealed. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Niggun and Prayer Invitation 04:37 Favorite Davening Words and Staying Focused 06:41 Introducing the Key Word Aye m'kom kevodo 09:50 Moshe’s Monologue Bringing Down Rachamim 12:32 Golden Calf, Mishkan, and Chronology Debate 15:59 Divine Hiddenness Before Mashiach 18:26 Future Intellectuals and the Call to Aye 26:57 Finding Hashem's Honor in Our Relationship 28:23 The World as a Spiritual Desert 30:13 Is the Desert Journey Lechatchila or Bediavad? 31:30 The Snake's Role in Humanity's Questioning 32:39 Simple Faith vs. Tested Faith 35:18 Ki Tisa: Begging Hashem’s Presence 37:59 Final Encouragement to the Community As the war with Iran widens, Rav Shlomo Katz turn… As the war with Iran widens, Rav Shlomo Katz turns to one word in Parshat Ki Tisa that may define this moment more than any other: Ayeh — Where? Recent days have brought more Israeli strikes, Iranian missile attacks, and a growing sense that the conflict is both militarily real and spiritually overwhelming. In this shiur, Rav Shlomo explores Moshe Rabbeinu’s cry after the Golden Calf — “Har’eini na et kevodecha” — and the deeper avodah of “Ayeh mekom kevodo.” Drawing on Reb Shlomo Carlebach and Rebbe Nachman, he explains how the deepest question of faith is not pretending everything is clear, but daring to ask Hashem, from within the confusion, “Where is the place of Your glory?” From the aftermath of the Eigel HaZahav, to the hiddenness before Mashiach, to the spiritual danger of “smart” voices that speak falsehood in the name of truth, this episode is a call to stay focused, remain vulnerable, and turn confusion itself into a מקום כבודו — a place where Hashem’s presence can be revealed. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Niggun and Prayer Invitation 04:37 Favorite Davening Words and Staying Focused 06:41 Introducing the Key Word Aye m'kom kevodo 09:50 Moshe’s Monologue Bringing Down Rachamim 12:32 Golden Calf, Mishkan, and Chronology Debate 15:59 Divine Hiddenness Before Mashiach 18:26 Future Intellectuals and the Call to Aye 26:57 Finding Hashem's Honor in Our Relationship 28:23 The World as a Spiritual Desert 30:13 Is the Desert Journey Lechatchila or Bediavad? 31:30 The Snake's Role in Humanity's Questioning 32:39 Simple Faith vs. Tested Faith 35:18 Ki Tisa: Begging Hashem’s Presence 37:59 Final Encouragement to the Community tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2275931348 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:46:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/come-before-the-king-purim-in 00:34:25 Rav Shlomo Katz no Recorded live on Zoom in the midst of war here in Eretz Yisrael, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David enter Ta’anit Esther with open hearts and trembling emunah. We begin with niggunim — Kulanu Ke’echad, Ayeh Mekom Kevodo, Avo El HaMelech — and move into the deeper battlefield of Purim: not just the destruction of Haman, but the removal of machshevet Haman. What is the “thought of Haman”? Why does Esther insist that even after victory, something deeper must be uprooted? Why is the only tefillah that is always answered the request for emunah peshuta? In a time of missiles and miracles, Rav Shlomo speaks about: - The illusion of political correctness as modern avodah zarah - The difference between physical victory and spiritual freedom - Arur Haman = Baruch Mordechai = Emunah Peshuta (502) - Hisbodedus as the weapon of this generation - Vision — not for 20 years from now, but for right now This is a Purim shiur for a generation standing at a turning point in Jewish history. Come before the King. Ask for simple faith. Remove the thought of Haman. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Niggun – Kulanu Ke’Echad 00:39 Safe Rooms and the Reality of War 03:29 Not Knowing How to Feel in History 06:46 Reb Nosson’s Prayer Against Klipat Haman 08:38 What Is Machshevet Haman? 11:12 Esther’s True Victory Explained 13:08 The Avodah Zarah of “What Do People Think?” 20:40 The One Prayer That Is Always Answered 31:02 Hisbodedus as the Weapon of Purim 33:20 Vision, Emunah Peshuta and Coming Before the King Recorded live on Zoom in the midst of war here in… Recorded live on Zoom in the midst of war here in Eretz Yisrael, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David enter Ta’anit Esther with open hearts and trembling emunah. We begin with niggunim — Kulanu Ke’echad, Ayeh Mekom Kevodo, Avo El HaMelech — and move into the deeper battlefield of Purim: not just the destruction of Haman, but the removal of machshevet Haman. What is the “thought of Haman”? Why does Esther insist that even after victory, something deeper must be uprooted? Why is the only tefillah that is always answered the request for emunah peshuta? In a time of missiles and miracles, Rav Shlomo speaks about: - The illusion of political correctness as modern avodah zarah - The difference between physical victory and spiritual freedom - Arur Haman = Baruch Mordechai = Emunah Peshuta (502) - Hisbodedus as the weapon of this generation - Vision — not for 20 years from now, but for right now This is a Purim shiur for a generation standing at a turning point in Jewish history. Come before the King. Ask for simple faith. Remove the thought of Haman. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Niggun – Kulanu Ke’Echad 00:39 Safe Rooms and the Reality of War 03:29 Not Knowing How to Feel in History 06:46 Reb Nosson’s Prayer Against Klipat Haman 08:38 What Is Machshevet Haman? 11:12 Esther’s True Victory Explained 13:08 The Avodah Zarah of “What Do People Think?” 20:40 The One Prayer That Is Always Answered 31:02 Hisbodedus as the Weapon of Purim 33:20 Vision, Emunah Peshuta and Coming Before the King tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2274408824 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:46:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/a-shabbos-zachor-above-the 00:32:37 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David enter Shabbos Zachor in a moment unlike any other. There has never been a Shabbos Zachor like this one. Not in our lifetimes. Drawing from the Maggid of Mezeritch, Rav Biderman, the Ishbitzer Rebbes, and the holy Tiferes Shmuel, we explore Amalek’s true war — not against belief in God, but against belief in hashgacha pratis. Not “Does God exist?” but “Is He involved?” Amalek cools us off. He whispers: It’s all a coincidence. It’s all mitachas haShamayim. But the Torah commands us: Timcheh es zecher Amalek mitachas haShamayim. Wipe out the voice that says this world runs on its own. Through Moshe Rabbeinu lifting his hands, through the avodah of looking me’al haShamayim, we learn that the weapon against Amalek today is not panic, not argument, but strengthened emunah peshutah. Pure faith in a precise script. There is a script. You are not here by accident. This Shabbos Zachor, we choose to look up. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Dedication, Sponsors, and Opening Niggun 04:44 Finishing the Current Sefer and Looking Ahead 11:57 Amalek’s Challenge: Hashgacha Pratis vs. Klalis 22:18 Shiva House Story and Final Reflections 27:45 Moshe on the Mountaintop Inspires Israel 29:16 Reb Shlomo’s Quick Glance in Jerusalem 30:24 Stuck in Mitachas Hashomayim – The Problem 31:54 Shabbat Blessing and Hope for Me'ala Hashomayim Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David en… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David enter Shabbos Zachor in a moment unlike any other. There has never been a Shabbos Zachor like this one. Not in our lifetimes. Drawing from the Maggid of Mezeritch, Rav Biderman, the Ishbitzer Rebbes, and the holy Tiferes Shmuel, we explore Amalek’s true war — not against belief in God, but against belief in hashgacha pratis. Not “Does God exist?” but “Is He involved?” Amalek cools us off. He whispers: It’s all a coincidence. It’s all mitachas haShamayim. But the Torah commands us: Timcheh es zecher Amalek mitachas haShamayim. Wipe out the voice that says this world runs on its own. Through Moshe Rabbeinu lifting his hands, through the avodah of looking me’al haShamayim, we learn that the weapon against Amalek today is not panic, not argument, but strengthened emunah peshutah. Pure faith in a precise script. There is a script. You are not here by accident. This Shabbos Zachor, we choose to look up. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Dedication, Sponsors, and Opening Niggun 04:44 Finishing the Current Sefer and Looking Ahead 11:57 Amalek’s Challenge: Hashgacha Pratis vs. Klalis 22:18 Shiva House Story and Final Reflections 27:45 Moshe on the Mountaintop Inspires Israel 29:16 Reb Shlomo’s Quick Glance in Jerusalem 30:24 Stuck in Mitachas Hashomayim – The Problem 31:54 Shabbat Blessing and Hope for Me'ala Hashomayim tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2273670137 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:19:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/becoming-a-master-accomplisher 00:57:21 Rav Shlomo Katz no n a world where everyone feels overloaded, Rebbe Nachman gives a radically simple path to calm productivity: live inside “today.” In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David take us through Likutey Moharan 272 — the Torah of Hayom — and show how anxiety often comes from living in yesterday or tomorrow, while true accomplishment comes from being fully present right now. We explore why Rebbe Nachman says not only “don’t procrastinate your tasks,” but don’t procrastinate yourself — learning self-acceptance in the exact place you are today, without pressure, guilt, or harsh self-judgment. And we end with a powerful promise: when “burden” leaves your vocabulary, avodah becomes not just doable — it becomes oneg. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Dedication of the Shiur 02:45 Lineage from Baal Shem Tov to Rebbe Nachman 04:29 Reb Nosson’s Prolific Writing and Persecution 07:01 Question of How One Accomplishes So Much 08:08 Modern Overwhelm and Anxiety in Our Generation 09:27 Favorite Teaching from Likutey Moharan 272 11:24 Focus on Today — “Hayom im b’kolo tishme’u” 20:02 Anxiety Manifested as Shortness of Breath 21:07 Avoid Procrastination — Start Tasks Today 24:05 Approachability of Reb Nosson vs Rebbe Nachman 26:09 Living Only for Today (Rebbe Nachman’s Way) 28:47 Contemporary Scholars on Rebbe Nachman’s Teaching 31:35 Do Not Procrastinate Yourself (Rav Yosefi) 38:40 From Burden to Pleasure in Daily Service 41:58 Reb Levi Yitzchak Bender and the “Tachnun Killer” 44:01 Avodah as Business Class — The Flight Analogy 46:05 Ignoring What Isn’t Before Us — Staying Focused 49:07 Connecting the Oslo Incident to Today’s Lesson 50:41 Repeating the Core Teaching in Hebrew 52:13 Transforming Burden into Motivation 53:52 Modern Echoes of the “Now” Concept 54:58 Holiness Linked to the Present 56:37 Living for Today, Not Tomorrow n a world where everyone feels overloaded, Rebbe … n a world where everyone feels overloaded, Rebbe Nachman gives a radically simple path to calm productivity: live inside “today.” In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David take us through Likutey Moharan 272 — the Torah of Hayom — and show how anxiety often comes from living in yesterday or tomorrow, while true accomplishment comes from being fully present right now. We explore why Rebbe Nachman says not only “don’t procrastinate your tasks,” but don’t procrastinate yourself — learning self-acceptance in the exact place you are today, without pressure, guilt, or harsh self-judgment. And we end with a powerful promise: when “burden” leaves your vocabulary, avodah becomes not just doable — it becomes oneg. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Dedication of the Shiur 02:45 Lineage from Baal Shem Tov to Rebbe Nachman 04:29 Reb Nosson’s Prolific Writing and Persecution 07:01 Question of How One Accomplishes So Much 08:08 Modern Overwhelm and Anxiety in Our Generation 09:27 Favorite Teaching from Likutey Moharan 272 11:24 Focus on Today — “Hayom im b’kolo tishme’u” 20:02 Anxiety Manifested as Shortness of Breath 21:07 Avoid Procrastination — Start Tasks Today 24:05 Approachability of Reb Nosson vs Rebbe Nachman 26:09 Living Only for Today (Rebbe Nachman’s Way) 28:47 Contemporary Scholars on Rebbe Nachman’s Teaching 31:35 Do Not Procrastinate Yourself (Rav Yosefi) 38:40 From Burden to Pleasure in Daily Service 41:58 Reb Levi Yitzchak Bender and the “Tachnun Killer” 44:01 Avodah as Business Class — The Flight Analogy 46:05 Ignoring What Isn’t Before Us — Staying Focused 49:07 Connecting the Oslo Incident to Today’s Lesson 50:41 Repeating the Core Teaching in Hebrew 52:13 Transforming Burden into Motivation 53:52 Modern Echoes of the “Now” Concept 54:58 Holiness Linked to the Present 56:37 Living for Today, Not Tomorrow tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2273056859 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:22:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/zachor-stop-letting-realism 00:53:35 Rav Shlomo Katz no As Purim approaches, Parshat Zachor arrives first—an annual call not only to remember Amalek historically, but to recognize Amalek as a force that shows up while you’re already on the way. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore “asher karcha baderech” as the place where momentum gets sabotaged: the moment someone begins real growth, a convincing inner voice appears in the name of “realism,” “compassion,” and “I’m just trying to protect you”—and tells them to stop before they disappoint themselves again. Drawing on Rebbe Nachman (as brought by Reb Shlomo Carlebach), the shiur reframes Amalek as the cynicism that blocks follow-through, often disguised as care, sometimes from others, sometimes from friends, and often from within. The conversation expands from personal avodah (minyan, change, consistency, courage to finish) to the national story of starting strong and being stopped mid-journey, and ends with Purim’s deeper promise: not only that evil can be erased, but that it’s possible to live, if only for a day, inside a reality where the “it’ll never happen” voice is gone. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Personal Celebration and New Baby 02:22 Prelude to Purim: Parshat Zachor Importance 04:15 Challenge of Starting vs. Finishing 05:56 Amalek as Metaphor for Incompletion 08:42 Depth Behind Simple Hebrew Phrase 10:36 Rebbe Nachman on Wholehearted Service 13:27 Marriage Arrows: Cynical Chuppah Observers 21:31 Friends as Courage Boosters 23:02 Enemies Hidden Among Friends 24:04 Friends Discourage New Ideas 26:04 Friends as Greatest Enemies 28:15 Yossi’s Arabic-Script Picture Story 29:22 Amalek Among Decision Makers 31:02 Courage to Finish What You Start 33:30 Thoughts About People Reflect Thoughts About God 39:06 Purim as Erasing Amalek 42:17 Yom Kippur vs Purim Self-Reflection 47:43 Purim as the holiday of those who remember 49:21 ICC claims of Israeli genocide 50:48 Remembering Amalek's historical threat 52:01 Israel's solitary destiny prophecy 53:30 Call to march with confidence As Purim approaches, Parshat Zachor arrives first… As Purim approaches, Parshat Zachor arrives first—an annual call not only to remember Amalek historically, but to recognize Amalek as a force that shows up while you’re already on the way. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore “asher karcha baderech” as the place where momentum gets sabotaged: the moment someone begins real growth, a convincing inner voice appears in the name of “realism,” “compassion,” and “I’m just trying to protect you”—and tells them to stop before they disappoint themselves again. Drawing on Rebbe Nachman (as brought by Reb Shlomo Carlebach), the shiur reframes Amalek as the cynicism that blocks follow-through, often disguised as care, sometimes from others, sometimes from friends, and often from within. The conversation expands from personal avodah (minyan, change, consistency, courage to finish) to the national story of starting strong and being stopped mid-journey, and ends with Purim’s deeper promise: not only that evil can be erased, but that it’s possible to live, if only for a day, inside a reality where the “it’ll never happen” voice is gone. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Personal Celebration and New Baby 02:22 Prelude to Purim: Parshat Zachor Importance 04:15 Challenge of Starting vs. Finishing 05:56 Amalek as Metaphor for Incompletion 08:42 Depth Behind Simple Hebrew Phrase 10:36 Rebbe Nachman on Wholehearted Service 13:27 Marriage Arrows: Cynical Chuppah Observers 21:31 Friends as Courage Boosters 23:02 Enemies Hidden Among Friends 24:04 Friends Discourage New Ideas 26:04 Friends as Greatest Enemies 28:15 Yossi’s Arabic-Script Picture Story 29:22 Amalek Among Decision Makers 31:02 Courage to Finish What You Start 33:30 Thoughts About People Reflect Thoughts About God 39:06 Purim as Erasing Amalek 42:17 Yom Kippur vs Purim Self-Reflection 47:43 Purim as the holiday of those who remember 49:21 ICC claims of Israeli genocide 50:48 Remembering Amalek's historical threat 52:01 Israel's solitary destiny prophecy 53:30 Call to march with confidence tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2271701135 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:08:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/who-is-an-evyon 00:46:13 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David continue Rav Kluger’s journey into the pnimiyus of Purim, this time through Matanos La’Evyonim and the question: Who is an “evyon”? Rav Shlomo explains why Mordechai specifically established this mitzvah — to remind every Jew that a רגע לפני הישועה, we were all in a state of “evyon,” totally dependent on Hashem’s saving grace. From there, the shiur opens a deeper door: the hidden roots of taavas mamon (the pull of money), the Gemara about galus and adding geirim, the Baal Shem Tov’s language of lifting sparks, and Rebbe Nachman’s teaching on 70 souls / 70 languages, and how “concealment before revelation” works like cracking a klipah to reach the fruit. A Purim shiur about money… that turns into a shiur about humility, dependence on Hashem, and the inner תיקון that makes redemption possible. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsorship 02:07 Money (Taivas Mamon) in Rebbe Nachman’s Teachings 10:54 Gemara on Adding Converts (Pesachim) 13:36 Lifting Sparks and Adding Gerim 19:26 70 Souls and the Roots of Israel 22:36 70 Languages and Their Negative Traits 23:43 Galus of 70 Languages as Spiritual Test 25:12 Ethiopian Women and the Birth Analogy 29:25 Rebbe Nachman on Pre-Revelation Soul Journey 34:21 Breaking the Klipah to Reach the Fruit 43:09 Mordechai’s Call to Give to the Poor Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David co… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David continue Rav Kluger’s journey into the pnimiyus of Purim, this time through Matanos La’Evyonim and the question: Who is an “evyon”? Rav Shlomo explains why Mordechai specifically established this mitzvah — to remind every Jew that a רגע לפני הישועה, we were all in a state of “evyon,” totally dependent on Hashem’s saving grace. From there, the shiur opens a deeper door: the hidden roots of taavas mamon (the pull of money), the Gemara about galus and adding geirim, the Baal Shem Tov’s language of lifting sparks, and Rebbe Nachman’s teaching on 70 souls / 70 languages, and how “concealment before revelation” works like cracking a klipah to reach the fruit. A Purim shiur about money… that turns into a shiur about humility, dependence on Hashem, and the inner תיקון that makes redemption possible. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsorship 02:07 Money (Taivas Mamon) in Rebbe Nachman’s Teachings 10:54 Gemara on Adding Converts (Pesachim) 13:36 Lifting Sparks and Adding Gerim 19:26 70 Souls and the Roots of Israel 22:36 70 Languages and Their Negative Traits 23:43 Galus of 70 Languages as Spiritual Test 25:12 Ethiopian Women and the Birth Analogy 29:25 Rebbe Nachman on Pre-Revelation Soul Journey 34:21 Breaking the Klipah to Reach the Fruit 43:09 Mordechai’s Call to Give to the Poor tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2271187352 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:46:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/how-am-i-supposed-to-know-how 00:54:28 Rav Shlomo Katz no Parenting can feel like you’re expected to know how to do something you’ve never done before — and then do it differently for each child. In this week’s Know Your Children, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David go deeper into a core yesod: investing in a child’s emotional development isn’t a “nice extra” — it’s essential. We talk about the pressure parents feel, the fear of “getting it wrong,” and why failure is often the only real way we learn (“ein habayshan lamed / אין הביישן למד”). From there, we move into practical, real-life tools: upgrading the quality of conversations as kids get older, creating daily emotional check-ins, and integrating a child’s emotional world into normal home life (not only reacting when something goes wrong). Along the way: a powerful “good questions” chinuch story, humility in parenting, and a big reminder that self-care and emotional health in the parent is often a prerequisite to building it in the child. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsorship Acknowledgments 01:29 Emotional Development Is a Must 03:52 Physical Growth vs Emotional Needs 05:52 Parents’ Self-Criticism and Growth 08:51 Learning Through Failure (Ein Habayshan Lamed) 10:38 Humility in Parenting 11:44 Divine Intent in Parenting 13:10 Practical Steps for Emotional Investment 18:05 Age-Specific Emotional Strategies 22:51 Recording Device Test for Family Talk 25:35 Daily Parent-Child Check-In: “How Was Your Day?” 26:38 The “Good Questions” Lesson from Isadore Rabi 28:39 Integrating a Child’s Emotional World into Daily Life 31:14 Limits of the Chinuch Obligation After Bar/Bat Mitzvah 35:15 Hebrew Mistake Story: Accordion vs. Playing 37:36 Making Emotional Talk a Regular Part of Home Life 43:03 Parent Self-Care as Prerequisite for Child’s Emotional Health Parenting can feel like you’re expected to know h… Parenting can feel like you’re expected to know how to do something you’ve never done before — and then do it differently for each child. In this week’s Know Your Children, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David go deeper into a core yesod: investing in a child’s emotional development isn’t a “nice extra” — it’s essential. We talk about the pressure parents feel, the fear of “getting it wrong,” and why failure is often the only real way we learn (“ein habayshan lamed / אין הביישן למד”). From there, we move into practical, real-life tools: upgrading the quality of conversations as kids get older, creating daily emotional check-ins, and integrating a child’s emotional world into normal home life (not only reacting when something goes wrong). Along the way: a powerful “good questions” chinuch story, humility in parenting, and a big reminder that self-care and emotional health in the parent is often a prerequisite to building it in the child. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsorship Acknowledgments 01:29 Emotional Development Is a Must 03:52 Physical Growth vs Emotional Needs 05:52 Parents’ Self-Criticism and Growth 08:51 Learning Through Failure (Ein Habayshan Lamed) 10:38 Humility in Parenting 11:44 Divine Intent in Parenting 13:10 Practical Steps for Emotional Investment 18:05 Age-Specific Emotional Strategies 22:51 Recording Device Test for Family Talk 25:35 Daily Parent-Child Check-In: “How Was Your Day?” 26:38 The “Good Questions” Lesson from Isadore Rabi 28:39 Integrating a Child’s Emotional World into Daily Life 31:14 Limits of the Chinuch Obligation After Bar/Bat Mitzvah 35:15 Hebrew Mistake Story: Accordion vs. Playing 37:36 Making Emotional Talk a Regular Part of Home Life 43:03 Parent Self-Care as Prerequisite for Child’s Emotional Health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2270086850 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:03:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/ultimate-trust-in-the-one 00:52:21 Rav Shlomo Katz no This week in Hachana L’Shabbos, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David take us deeper into the “benching series” with a powerful focus on bitachon—what it really means to trust Hashem, and how that trust changes a person from the inside out. Starting from the words we sing and say so often—“Baruch HaGever asher yivtach baHashem”—we explore why the pasuk repeats itself, and how Chazal read that repetition as a map of ultimate trust: not just believing in Hashem, but letting Hashem become the only “support beam” you’re leaning on. Along the way we move through a sweeping set of sources—Midrash, Rav Pinchas of Koretz, the Maggid, Arugas HaBosem, Sfas Emes, and the Modzhitzer Rebbe—until we land on the real test Rav Shlomo keeps returning to: If your trust is real… does it make you more calm, more alive, and even more joyful—right now? ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Opening Nigun and Chant 05:40 Yizkor and Yahrzeits Introduction 07:09 Benching Depth and the Table of Gold 11:38 Midrash on Trust and Godlikeness 16:52 Rav Biderman on Extreme Bitachon 25:24 Personal encounter with Reb Biderman and unique… 26:38 Observations on others’ perceived laziness and… 28:46 Three differing opinions on bitachon presented 40:53 Sfas Emes perspective on ultimate trust and… 43:52 Addressing Yossi’s question about “ani that doesn’t take” 45:44 Modzhitzer Rebbe’s insight on desperation vs genuine… 47:53 Rav Biderman on the purpose of bitachon 49:06 Trust Amid Despair and Lost Hope 50:20 Harder Than Arugas Habosem: True Trust 51:23 Why This Trust Is the Hardest This week in Hachana L’Shabbos, Rav Shlomo Katz a… This week in Hachana L’Shabbos, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David take us deeper into the “benching series” with a powerful focus on bitachon—what it really means to trust Hashem, and how that trust changes a person from the inside out. Starting from the words we sing and say so often—“Baruch HaGever asher yivtach baHashem”—we explore why the pasuk repeats itself, and how Chazal read that repetition as a map of ultimate trust: not just believing in Hashem, but letting Hashem become the only “support beam” you’re leaning on. Along the way we move through a sweeping set of sources—Midrash, Rav Pinchas of Koretz, the Maggid, Arugas HaBosem, Sfas Emes, and the Modzhitzer Rebbe—until we land on the real test Rav Shlomo keeps returning to: If your trust is real… does it make you more calm, more alive, and even more joyful—right now? ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Opening Nigun and Chant 05:40 Yizkor and Yahrzeits Introduction 07:09 Benching Depth and the Table of Gold 11:38 Midrash on Trust and Godlikeness 16:52 Rav Biderman on Extreme Bitachon 25:24 Personal encounter with Reb Biderman and unique… 26:38 Observations on others’ perceived laziness and… 28:46 Three differing opinions on bitachon presented 40:53 Sfas Emes perspective on ultimate trust and… 43:52 Addressing Yossi’s question about “ani that doesn’t take” 45:44 Modzhitzer Rebbe’s insight on desperation vs genuine… 47:53 Rav Biderman on the purpose of bitachon 49:06 Trust Amid Despair and Lost Hope 50:20 Harder Than Arugas Habosem: True Trust 51:23 Why This Trust Is the Hardest tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2269322783 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:38:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/is-emet-scary 01:00:17 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David go deeper into the midah of Emet, and ask the honest question: why does truth sometimes feel… scary? Rav Shlomo walks us through Rav Nosson’s powerful yesod: when a person “girds themselves for war” for truth, they’re already called victorious, even with the smallest movement forward. We talk about the yetzer hara’s trap of “all-or-nothing,” how tiny moments of אמת create eternal ניצחונות, and the difference between Emet and Emet La’amito — the truth that doesn’t crush you, but actually opens you up. And then the big revelation: the sitra achra can weaponize “truth” to drag a person into despair. Rav Nosson teaches us the real אמת לאמיתו: אין שום יאוש בעולם כלל — no matter where you’ve been, no matter how many times you’ve fallen, Hashem is not “there”… He is hineka — right here. If you’ve ever felt stuck, ashamed, overwhelmed, or “too far gone,” this shiur is a hug and a fire at the same time — calling you back to one simple thing: say one real word to Hashem… and let that word become your bridge. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Opening Greetings, Sponsors and Purpose 02:04 Truth Leads to Tranquility and Inner Peace 05:31 War of Truth: Always Victorious with Emes 08:45 Yetzer Hara and the Challenge of Finishing Shas 11:17 Small Light Movements Count as Victory 15:05 Eternal Victory of a True Moment 21:44 The Challenge of Growing Through Chassidus Study 50:11 Feeling Hashem’s Presence: Low or Not? 51:27 Complacent Frum: Missing True Emes 53:16 She'afilu B'Sheol Tachtiyot – Hope in the Depths 54:45 God’s Endless Chesed Despite Repeated Failure 56:37 Ligadulaso Ein Cheker – Unlimited Greatness 58:01 No Sin Too Great for God’s Welcome 60:12 Next Week: Diving Deeper into Emes Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David go … Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David go deeper into the midah of Emet, and ask the honest question: why does truth sometimes feel… scary? Rav Shlomo walks us through Rav Nosson’s powerful yesod: when a person “girds themselves for war” for truth, they’re already called victorious, even with the smallest movement forward. We talk about the yetzer hara’s trap of “all-or-nothing,” how tiny moments of אמת create eternal ניצחונות, and the difference between Emet and Emet La’amito — the truth that doesn’t crush you, but actually opens you up. And then the big revelation: the sitra achra can weaponize “truth” to drag a person into despair. Rav Nosson teaches us the real אמת לאמיתו: אין שום יאוש בעולם כלל — no matter where you’ve been, no matter how many times you’ve fallen, Hashem is not “there”… He is hineka — right here. If you’ve ever felt stuck, ashamed, overwhelmed, or “too far gone,” this shiur is a hug and a fire at the same time — calling you back to one simple thing: say one real word to Hashem… and let that word become your bridge. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Opening Greetings, Sponsors and Purpose 02:04 Truth Leads to Tranquility and Inner Peace 05:31 War of Truth: Always Victorious with Emes 08:45 Yetzer Hara and the Challenge of Finishing Shas 11:17 Small Light Movements Count as Victory 15:05 Eternal Victory of a True Moment 21:44 The Challenge of Growing Through Chassidus Study 50:11 Feeling Hashem’s Presence: Low or Not? 51:27 Complacent Frum: Missing True Emes 53:16 She'afilu B'Sheol Tachtiyot – Hope in the Depths 54:45 God’s Endless Chesed Despite Repeated Failure 56:37 Ligadulaso Ein Cheker – Unlimited Greatness 58:01 No Sin Too Great for God’s Welcome 60:12 Next Week: Diving Deeper into Emes tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2268732770 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:58:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/terumah-the-power-of-the-small 00:26:37 Rav Shlomo Katz no In Parshas Terumah, the Torah details the measurements of the Mishkan — broken numbers, halves, small dimensions. Why? In this powerful shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David uncover a radical truth from Reb Shlomo: holy light doesn’t overpower small light. It awakens us to it. What’s the difference between holy money and unholy money? Between a big donation and a small one? Between psychedelic light and a tiny flashlight? From the Kotel built from “pennies” to the קול דממה דקה hidden inside the shofar blast, this teaching reframes how we see value, contribution, community, and even ourselves. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In Parshas Terumah, the Torah details the measure… In Parshas Terumah, the Torah details the measurements of the Mishkan — broken numbers, halves, small dimensions. Why? In this powerful shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David uncover a radical truth from Reb Shlomo: holy light doesn’t overpower small light. It awakens us to it. What’s the difference between holy money and unholy money? Between a big donation and a small one? Between psychedelic light and a tiny flashlight? From the Kotel built from “pennies” to the קול דממה דקה hidden inside the shofar blast, this teaching reframes how we see value, contribution, community, and even ourselves. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2267406485 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:54:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-pnimuyis-of-shaloch-1 00:43:53 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David continue Rav Kluger’s gorgeous ma’amar on Purim, and go deeper into the pnimiyus of Mishloach Manos as a preparation for Beis HaMikdash Sheini. We open with “Shoshanat Yaakov,” then step right back into the sugya: Achashveirosh’s feast isn’t just a party — it’s temple-consciousness. Esther’s “לך כנוס את כל היהודים” is not only about survival; it’s about waking up and becoming a people again, so we can return and build. Then comes the wild historical reveal from Sefer Ezra: during the Purim era, there was already a mizbe’ach in Yerushalayim, with korbanos happening, even while the Heichal still wasn’t built. Meaning: something can be “alive” before it’s “complete”… and unity is the foundation that makes the building possible. From there, we turn to the wine: why “ad d’lo yada”? Not as an escape, but as a holy breaking of the inner mechitzos that keep us isolated. We bring in Rebbe Nachman’s yesod of yishuv hada’as, the fight against modern distraction, and the line between a Purim that opens the heart… and a Purim where Haman is still sitting at the seudah. Yasher koach, and may we be zocheh to a Purim of real achdus, the kind that can hold a Beis HaMikdash. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Niggun and Greeting 02:44 Opening the Sefer and Starting Reish Nun 03:50 Mishloach Manos as Preparation for the Second Beis Hamikdash 06:02 Achashverosh’s Feast and Its Temple Implications 07:22 Esther’s Directive to Gather the Jews 17:03 Ezra’s Altar While the Temple Remains Unbuilt 19:27 Unity, Mishloach Manos, and the Path to Rebuilding 25:45 Rav Kluger on Wine Drinking Purpose 27:59 Video Testimony and Emotional Overload 29:43 Three Cardinal Sins and Yishuv HaDa'at 32:51 Ribo’s Song and Modern Distractions 34:04 Practicing Hisbodedus for Yishuv HaDa'at 35:25 Ayahuasca and Short-Term Yishuv HaDa'at 36:31 Purpose of Desires in Rebbe Nachman 38:03 Intellectual Isolation and Haman’s Role 40:38 When Purim Drinking Fails Yishuv HaDa'at 42:44 Building a Beit Hamikdash and Unity Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David co… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David continue Rav Kluger’s gorgeous ma’amar on Purim, and go deeper into the pnimiyus of Mishloach Manos as a preparation for Beis HaMikdash Sheini. We open with “Shoshanat Yaakov,” then step right back into the sugya: Achashveirosh’s feast isn’t just a party — it’s temple-consciousness. Esther’s “לך כנוס את כל היהודים” is not only about survival; it’s about waking up and becoming a people again, so we can return and build. Then comes the wild historical reveal from Sefer Ezra: during the Purim era, there was already a mizbe’ach in Yerushalayim, with korbanos happening, even while the Heichal still wasn’t built. Meaning: something can be “alive” before it’s “complete”… and unity is the foundation that makes the building possible. From there, we turn to the wine: why “ad d’lo yada”? Not as an escape, but as a holy breaking of the inner mechitzos that keep us isolated. We bring in Rebbe Nachman’s yesod of yishuv hada’as, the fight against modern distraction, and the line between a Purim that opens the heart… and a Purim where Haman is still sitting at the seudah. Yasher koach, and may we be zocheh to a Purim of real achdus, the kind that can hold a Beis HaMikdash. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Niggun and Greeting 02:44 Opening the Sefer and Starting Reish Nun 03:50 Mishloach Manos as Preparation for the Second Beis Hamikdash 06:02 Achashverosh’s Feast and Its Temple Implications 07:22 Esther’s Directive to Gather the Jews 17:03 Ezra’s Altar While the Temple Remains Unbuilt 19:27 Unity, Mishloach Manos, and the Path to Rebuilding 25:45 Rav Kluger on Wine Drinking Purpose 27:59 Video Testimony and Emotional Overload 29:43 Three Cardinal Sins and Yishuv HaDa'at 32:51 Ribo’s Song and Modern Distractions 34:04 Practicing Hisbodedus for Yishuv HaDa'at 35:25 Ayahuasca and Short-Term Yishuv HaDa'at 36:31 Purpose of Desires in Rebbe Nachman 38:03 Intellectual Isolation and Haman’s Role 40:38 When Purim Drinking Fails Yishuv HaDa'at 42:44 Building a Beit Hamikdash and Unity tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2266931102 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:03:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/developing-my-childs-world-of 00:55:08 Rav Shlomo Katz no This week’s shiur comes with a warning: parenting is triggering because it not only exposes our children’s inner world, it exposes ours. Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David continue the conversation about the three garments of the soul—thought, speech, and action— and apply it to a core parenting question: How do we build our child’s world of emotions in a healthy, Torah-aligned way? We explore what it can look like when a parent is emotionally blocked (chasum), how that can echo through marriage, friendships, and even one’s relationship with Hashem—and why “being frum” is not the same thing as emotional closeness. Along the way, we touch on attachment theory (including Rabbi Yaakov Danishefsky’s Attached), the difference between “open” and “everything goes,” and why chinuch isn’t only about fixing negative emotions—but also about actively building confidence, love, and joy. Takeaway: Emotional safety isn’t permissiveness. It’s a home where the child can grow and where feelings can be named, held, and guided… without shutting the child down or turning the home into a free-for-all. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Sponsorship and Memorial Acknowledgments 01:23 Trigger Warning and Parenting Focus 02:37 Three Garments of the Soul 04:59 Emotional Blockage in Parents 08:29 Childhood Origins of Emotional Closure 11:09 Open vs Closed Emotional States 14:43 Illusion of Spiritual Closeness 16:49 Attachment Theory and the Book “Attached” 21:04 Scope of Emotional Education 48:20 Psychologists vs Parental Duty in Child Development 49:25 Common Questions and Experience of Seasoned Parents 51:32 Beyond Negative Emotions: Building Confidence and Joy 53:37 Love and Joy as Part of Chinuch 55:03 Conclusion and Next Session Plans This week’s shiur comes with a warning: parenting… This week’s shiur comes with a warning: parenting is triggering because it not only exposes our children’s inner world, it exposes ours. Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David continue the conversation about the three garments of the soul—thought, speech, and action— and apply it to a core parenting question: How do we build our child’s world of emotions in a healthy, Torah-aligned way? We explore what it can look like when a parent is emotionally blocked (chasum), how that can echo through marriage, friendships, and even one’s relationship with Hashem—and why “being frum” is not the same thing as emotional closeness. Along the way, we touch on attachment theory (including Rabbi Yaakov Danishefsky’s Attached), the difference between “open” and “everything goes,” and why chinuch isn’t only about fixing negative emotions—but also about actively building confidence, love, and joy. Takeaway: Emotional safety isn’t permissiveness. It’s a home where the child can grow and where feelings can be named, held, and guided… without shutting the child down or turning the home into a free-for-all. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Sponsorship and Memorial Acknowledgments 01:23 Trigger Warning and Parenting Focus 02:37 Three Garments of the Soul 04:59 Emotional Blockage in Parents 08:29 Childhood Origins of Emotional Closure 11:09 Open vs Closed Emotional States 14:43 Illusion of Spiritual Closeness 16:49 Attachment Theory and the Book “Attached” 21:04 Scope of Emotional Education 48:20 Psychologists vs Parental Duty in Child Development 49:25 Common Questions and Experience of Seasoned Parents 51:32 Beyond Negative Emotions: Building Confidence and Joy 53:37 Love and Joy as Part of Chinuch 55:03 Conclusion and Next Session Plans tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2265050249 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:12:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/2-how-does-one-cross-the 00:58:58 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David take the most famous line in Breslov — “The whole world is a very narrow bridge” — and refuse to leave it as a slogan. Rav Shlomo asks the real question: How? How does a person actually cross the bridge without tipping into פחד… and without becoming anxious about their anxiety? Reb Nosson reveals something startling: the narrow bridge has a name. It’s called Emes. In this shiur we explore: - Why the biggest מניעה isn’t your schedule — it’s meniat ha’moach (the mind’s endless chatter) - The difference between “truth” as an idea, and truth as a lived conversation with Hashem - How “gut feeling” can be holy… or can be קליפה — and how to clarify the difference - Why Hashem’s “longing” is for one thing: dibburim shel emes — real words that come from where you actually are - How one honest word (“I’m confused,” “I’m scared,” “I’m stuck”) becomes a Mishkan, a place where Hashem can dwell — and illuminate the path ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsor Acknowledgments 01:01 Rav Yitzchak Breiter’s Striking Statement 02:12 The Narrow Bridge Song and le-hispached 04:14 Introducing Likutei Moharan and Reb Noson 07:16 Truth (Emes) as the Bridge 09:24 The Brain as the Main Obstacle 12:03 Emes as Guiding Light 14:04 Trusting Your Gut and Inner Truth 15:57 Reb Noson on Emes as Holy Bridge 18:32 Two Levels of Truth Explained 21:32 Ensuring Our Speech is True (Emet) 23:00 God’s Desire to Dwell Within Us 25:34 Different Views on Emet and Personal Relationship 28:40 Choosing Information Sources and the Filter of Truth 31:16 Online Influence, Mashpia, and Modern Spirituality 32:52 Emet, Intentions, and the Role of Hishtadlut 33:52 Overthinking vs Internal Emet and the Inner Filter 40:44 Seeking Truthful Speech at the Shabbat Table 43:23 Finding Your Own Dibur Shel Emet in Crisis 46:13 Hisbodedus, Listening to Hashem, and Practical Steps 49:02 Seeing Openings Within Darkness 55:07 Finding Calm Amidst Lingering Questions 56:16 Internal Transformation of Truth (Emet) 57:29 Keeping Spiritual Insights Private 58:39 Examining the Anshei Emet Across Generations Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David tak… Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David take the most famous line in Breslov — “The whole world is a very narrow bridge” — and refuse to leave it as a slogan. Rav Shlomo asks the real question: How? How does a person actually cross the bridge without tipping into פחד… and without becoming anxious about their anxiety? Reb Nosson reveals something startling: the narrow bridge has a name. It’s called Emes. In this shiur we explore: - Why the biggest מניעה isn’t your schedule — it’s meniat ha’moach (the mind’s endless chatter) - The difference between “truth” as an idea, and truth as a lived conversation with Hashem - How “gut feeling” can be holy… or can be קליפה — and how to clarify the difference - Why Hashem’s “longing” is for one thing: dibburim shel emes — real words that come from where you actually are - How one honest word (“I’m confused,” “I’m scared,” “I’m stuck”) becomes a Mishkan, a place where Hashem can dwell — and illuminate the path ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsor Acknowledgments 01:01 Rav Yitzchak Breiter’s Striking Statement 02:12 The Narrow Bridge Song and le-hispached 04:14 Introducing Likutei Moharan and Reb Noson 07:16 Truth (Emes) as the Bridge 09:24 The Brain as the Main Obstacle 12:03 Emes as Guiding Light 14:04 Trusting Your Gut and Inner Truth 15:57 Reb Noson on Emes as Holy Bridge 18:32 Two Levels of Truth Explained 21:32 Ensuring Our Speech is True (Emet) 23:00 God’s Desire to Dwell Within Us 25:34 Different Views on Emet and Personal Relationship 28:40 Choosing Information Sources and the Filter of Truth 31:16 Online Influence, Mashpia, and Modern Spirituality 32:52 Emet, Intentions, and the Role of Hishtadlut 33:52 Overthinking vs Internal Emet and the Inner Filter 40:44 Seeking Truthful Speech at the Shabbat Table 43:23 Finding Your Own Dibur Shel Emet in Crisis 46:13 Hisbodedus, Listening to Hashem, and Practical Steps 49:02 Seeing Openings Within Darkness 55:07 Finding Calm Amidst Lingering Questions 56:16 Internal Transformation of Truth (Emet) 57:29 Keeping Spiritual Insights Private 58:39 Examining the Anshei Emet Across Generations tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2262808412 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:44:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-pnimuyis-of-shaloch-manos 00:41:44 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David officially start the march toward the Megillah. Purim is coming, and we’re opening with a deep beginning: the pnimiyus of Mishloach Manos (and Matanos La’Evyonim) through a powerful מהלך from Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, built on a יסוד from the Maharal (Netzach Yisrael). Why did Mishloach Manos become the mitzvah people naturally ran to first, even before Mordechai formally added Matanos La’Evyonim? What’s the unique DNA of Purim that demanded these takanos specifically here, and not on any other Yom Tov? And why is the only way to truly understand Purim to read it through the prism of Beis HaMikdash consciousness — right in that tense historic moment between Churban Bayis Rishon and the dream of building Bayis Sheini? Along the way we touch the stunning “trust” dimension of Mishloach Manos (yes, even kashrus trust), the stages of how the mitzvos formed, and the Maharal’s contrast between Bayis Rishon (Avos) and Bayis Sheini (Knesses Yisrael) — and what that demands from us now. This is Part 1. We’re laying the foundation, and next week, בעז״ה, it gets even juicier. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Honors and Sponsorship 01:09 Exploring the Daled Mitzvos of Purim 02:13 Rav Kluger’s Opening Quote on Purim 04:18 Reviewing Megillah Verses 05:33 Stages of Mitzvah Development 10:26 Why Mishloach Manos Was Self-Adopted 13:29 Uniqueness of Purim Mitzvos 19:42 Historical Context: Post-Exile Purim 22:30 Maharal’s Insight on the Two Temples 23:32 Foundations: Yesod of the Two Temples 24:50 Kedusha of the Avot vs Israel 28:30 Ezra’s Account of Second Temple Dedication 30:38 Gemara on the End of Avot’s Merit 31:49 Hope for Restoring Avot’s Mercy 43:55 Yom Haatzmaut: Cheshbon HaNefesh and Preparation Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David of… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David officially start the march toward the Megillah. Purim is coming, and we’re opening with a deep beginning: the pnimiyus of Mishloach Manos (and Matanos La’Evyonim) through a powerful מהלך from Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, built on a יסוד from the Maharal (Netzach Yisrael). Why did Mishloach Manos become the mitzvah people naturally ran to first, even before Mordechai formally added Matanos La’Evyonim? What’s the unique DNA of Purim that demanded these takanos specifically here, and not on any other Yom Tov? And why is the only way to truly understand Purim to read it through the prism of Beis HaMikdash consciousness — right in that tense historic moment between Churban Bayis Rishon and the dream of building Bayis Sheini? Along the way we touch the stunning “trust” dimension of Mishloach Manos (yes, even kashrus trust), the stages of how the mitzvos formed, and the Maharal’s contrast between Bayis Rishon (Avos) and Bayis Sheini (Knesses Yisrael) — and what that demands from us now. This is Part 1. We’re laying the foundation, and next week, בעז״ה, it gets even juicier. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Honors and Sponsorship 01:09 Exploring the Daled Mitzvos of Purim 02:13 Rav Kluger’s Opening Quote on Purim 04:18 Reviewing Megillah Verses 05:33 Stages of Mitzvah Development 10:26 Why Mishloach Manos Was Self-Adopted 13:29 Uniqueness of Purim Mitzvos 19:42 Historical Context: Post-Exile Purim 22:30 Maharal’s Insight on the Two Temples 23:32 Foundations: Yesod of the Two Temples 24:50 Kedusha of the Avot vs Israel 28:30 Ezra’s Account of Second Temple Dedication 30:38 Gemara on the End of Avot’s Merit 31:49 Hope for Restoring Avot’s Mercy 43:55 Yom Haatzmaut: Cheshbon HaNefesh and Preparation tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2262327665 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:06:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/love-puts-everything-in 00:57:57 Rav Shlomo Katz no When parenting gets loud—mischief, nerves, anger—what actually brings you back to yourself? Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David continue the conversation about love, but take it somewhere very practical: love as the daily mindset that quiets anger and restores perspective in the moment. We explore why “hashkacha” tricks to suppress frustration often fail, and why the most effective preparation is what happens before the moment: training yourself to think loving thoughts throughout the day. Along the way, we learn from the “default emunah” example of Reb Leo Dee, connect this to Azamra (finding the good), and reframe success in parenting: not “did my child behave,” but who did I become when I could’ve lost it—and didn’t. We close by opening the next focus: emotional investment in children, the tension between authority and hierarchy in the home, and how to keep parenting from becoming pressure, so it can return to wonder. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Sponsorship and Introduction 01:03 Continuing Last Week's Topic 02:07 Soul’s Three Garments: Thought, Speech, Action 03:15 Thinking Love: Machshava 05:07 Dealing with Child Mischief and Anger 07:09 Attempting to Suppress Anger (lehashkiach) 12:29 Extreme Faith Example from Reb Leo 17:51 Azamra: Recognizing Good in Others 22:35 Outcome Focus: Becoming a Calm Parent 23:46 Parenting: From Pressure to Wonderment 24:54 Finding the Real Outcome of Parenting 26:06 Defining the Perfect Goal for Our Children 27:15 Upcoming Focus: Emotional Investment in Children 28:47 The Best Friend vs Spouse Debate 30:41 Natural Love vs Deeper V'ahavta l'Reiache 32:46 Couples as Model for Mutual Love 36:10 Authority and Hierarchy in the Home 41:24 Practical Solution: Daily Loving Thoughts 44:15 When Parental Love Expressions Fade 45:15 Connecting Children to Their Souls 48:12 Guilt and Uncertainty Over Monitoring a Child’s Soul 49:17 Navigating Parenting in a Modern, Secular-Influence… 51:05 Self-Examination: Am I Poisoning My Child’s… 53:58 Protecting the Body vs. Protecting the Soul 55:36 Seeking Practical Solutions Amidst Parenting… 57:40 Balancing Authority with Humility in the Household When parenting gets loud—mischief, nerves, anger—… When parenting gets loud—mischief, nerves, anger—what actually brings you back to yourself? Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David continue the conversation about love, but take it somewhere very practical: love as the daily mindset that quiets anger and restores perspective in the moment. We explore why “hashkacha” tricks to suppress frustration often fail, and why the most effective preparation is what happens before the moment: training yourself to think loving thoughts throughout the day. Along the way, we learn from the “default emunah” example of Reb Leo Dee, connect this to Azamra (finding the good), and reframe success in parenting: not “did my child behave,” but who did I become when I could’ve lost it—and didn’t. We close by opening the next focus: emotional investment in children, the tension between authority and hierarchy in the home, and how to keep parenting from becoming pressure, so it can return to wonder. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Sponsorship and Introduction 01:03 Continuing Last Week's Topic 02:07 Soul’s Three Garments: Thought, Speech, Action 03:15 Thinking Love: Machshava 05:07 Dealing with Child Mischief and Anger 07:09 Attempting to Suppress Anger (lehashkiach) 12:29 Extreme Faith Example from Reb Leo 17:51 Azamra: Recognizing Good in Others 22:35 Outcome Focus: Becoming a Calm Parent 23:46 Parenting: From Pressure to Wonderment 24:54 Finding the Real Outcome of Parenting 26:06 Defining the Perfect Goal for Our Children 27:15 Upcoming Focus: Emotional Investment in Children 28:47 The Best Friend vs Spouse Debate 30:41 Natural Love vs Deeper V'ahavta l'Reiache 32:46 Couples as Model for Mutual Love 36:10 Authority and Hierarchy in the Home 41:24 Practical Solution: Daily Loving Thoughts 44:15 When Parental Love Expressions Fade 45:15 Connecting Children to Their Souls 48:12 Guilt and Uncertainty Over Monitoring a Child’s Soul 49:17 Navigating Parenting in a Modern, Secular-Influence… 51:05 Self-Examination: Am I Poisoning My Child’s… 53:58 Protecting the Body vs. Protecting the Soul 55:36 Seeking Practical Solutions Amidst Parenting… 57:40 Balancing Authority with Humility in the Household tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2261245409 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:08:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/acquiring-yirat-hashem 00:43:05 Rav Shlomo Katz no What does it really mean to acquire Yirat Hashem without becoming anxious, rigid, or spiritually “small”? In this Hachana L’Shabbos, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David zoom in on the words we often rush past near the end of bentching: “Yiru es Hashem kedoshav, ki ein machsor l’yire’av.” Rav Biederman brings a powerful teaching בשם בית אהרן מקרלין: if a person is truly chasing Yirat Shamayim, nothing is missing — spiritually and emotionally. From there we open Rav Kook’s Middot HaRa’ayah and discover a surprising definition: real Yirah doesn’t weaken you. It gives oz v’gevurah, fills life with purpose and big aspirations, and elevates your talents with the light of a holy fire. And we clarify the essential distinction between fear-based Yirah (sometimes necessary as a guardrail) and Yirat Romemut — a higher awe that comes with ahavah and an inner Eden. A practical, uplifting reframing of Yirat Hashem so your avodah leaves you feeling more alive, more courageous, and more connected. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Nigun and Shabbat Greeting 01:43 Shabbat Welcome and Sponsorship 03:21 Benching Structure and the Rise Toward Mashiach 17:15 Exploring Kinyan Yirat Shamayim 19:26 Rav Kook on the Nature of Yirat Hashem 25:58 Distinguishing Fear from Awe in Yirat Hashem 27:12 Seeing Hashem Everywhere: a New View of Yirat Hashem 28:36 Fear (Eimah) Triggered by Seeing Hashem in Sin 30:58 Distinguishing Yirat Chet from Yirat Shamayim 36:49 Rambam vs. Ra’avad on Visualizing Kisse Hakavod 37:55 Rav Kook on Visualization for Higher Yirat Hashem 41:10 Yirat Romemut: Love and Inner Eden 42:18 Closing Blessing and Niggun for Yirat Romemut What does it really mean to acquire Yirat Hashem … What does it really mean to acquire Yirat Hashem without becoming anxious, rigid, or spiritually “small”? In this Hachana L’Shabbos, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David zoom in on the words we often rush past near the end of bentching: “Yiru es Hashem kedoshav, ki ein machsor l’yire’av.” Rav Biederman brings a powerful teaching בשם בית אהרן מקרלין: if a person is truly chasing Yirat Shamayim, nothing is missing — spiritually and emotionally. From there we open Rav Kook’s Middot HaRa’ayah and discover a surprising definition: real Yirah doesn’t weaken you. It gives oz v’gevurah, fills life with purpose and big aspirations, and elevates your talents with the light of a holy fire. And we clarify the essential distinction between fear-based Yirah (sometimes necessary as a guardrail) and Yirat Romemut — a higher awe that comes with ahavah and an inner Eden. A practical, uplifting reframing of Yirat Hashem so your avodah leaves you feeling more alive, more courageous, and more connected. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Nigun and Shabbat Greeting 01:43 Shabbat Welcome and Sponsorship 03:21 Benching Structure and the Rise Toward Mashiach 17:15 Exploring Kinyan Yirat Shamayim 19:26 Rav Kook on the Nature of Yirat Hashem 25:58 Distinguishing Fear from Awe in Yirat Hashem 27:12 Seeing Hashem Everywhere: a New View of Yirat Hashem 28:36 Fear (Eimah) Triggered by Seeing Hashem in Sin 30:58 Distinguishing Yirat Chet from Yirat Shamayim 36:49 Rambam vs. Ra’avad on Visualizing Kisse Hakavod 37:55 Rav Kook on Visualization for Higher Yirat Hashem 41:10 Yirat Romemut: Love and Inner Eden 42:18 Closing Blessing and Niggun for Yirat Romemut tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2260501475 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:28:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/im-not-the-only-crazy-one 00:58:57 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David begin this new series with a spark from Uman — one of those moments you can’t fully explain, but you also can’t ignore. A return to Rebbe Nachman’s world, not as a “chassidishe vibe,” but as a remedy for our generation. Rav Shlomo shares why the older Breslover chassidim cried when asked, “Who is the Rebbe for you?”, and why Rebbe Nachman’s Torah speaks directly to anxiety, inner pressure, and the longing for yishuv hadaas. Then we learn Sichos HaRan 77: The world is filled with machlokes between nations, between neighbors, in the home, and even inside a person. And sometimes the most shocking place to feel the war… is when you’re finally alone. So why do we feel “meshuga”? Because we’re not one simple thing. We’re a whole world. Many “nations” inside, pulling in different directions. And the goal isn’t to deny it. The goal is to bring shalom into it. When you understand what’s happening inside you, you stop being ashamed of your complexity, and you finally get a direction for real avodah. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome and Sponsor Acknowledgments 02:43 Documentary on Rebbe and Emotional Impact 03:49 Older Breslover Chassidim and Their Passion 05:22 Personal Introduction via Rav Chaim Kramer 06:25 Travel Challenges to Uman Amid Conflict 09:36 Interpreting the “Not Going Whole Way” Statement 11:53 Shvikas Hamochin – Letting Intellect Go 13:45 Reb Yitzchak Breiter’s Uman Pilgrimage Story 18:06 Breiter’s Letter and Promise of Truth Differentiation 20:34 Uman’s Fragrance Amid Harsh Conditions 22:50 Reflection on Vanity After Spiritual Experience 25:12 Hashem’s Remedy Through the Great-Grandson of the Baal Shem Tov 28:02 Different Types of Chavruta – From Rabbis to… 29:33 Introducing Sichot HaRan Ayin Zayin – The Teaching… 35:02 Those Who Avoid Conflict – Why We’re Dragged In 46:04 Alone Time, Hisbodedus, and the Nations Within Us 49:46 Embracing the Whole World Within Us 50:56 Prayer Alone Isn’t Sufficient 52:43 Machlokes with Others Triggers Inner Conflict 54:31 You’re Not the Only One Crazy 55:56 Raw Material for Hitbodedut 58:08 Can One Be a Pure Servant of Hashem? Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David beg… Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David begin this new series with a spark from Uman — one of those moments you can’t fully explain, but you also can’t ignore. A return to Rebbe Nachman’s world, not as a “chassidishe vibe,” but as a remedy for our generation. Rav Shlomo shares why the older Breslover chassidim cried when asked, “Who is the Rebbe for you?”, and why Rebbe Nachman’s Torah speaks directly to anxiety, inner pressure, and the longing for yishuv hadaas. Then we learn Sichos HaRan 77: The world is filled with machlokes between nations, between neighbors, in the home, and even inside a person. And sometimes the most shocking place to feel the war… is when you’re finally alone. So why do we feel “meshuga”? Because we’re not one simple thing. We’re a whole world. Many “nations” inside, pulling in different directions. And the goal isn’t to deny it. The goal is to bring shalom into it. When you understand what’s happening inside you, you stop being ashamed of your complexity, and you finally get a direction for real avodah. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome and Sponsor Acknowledgments 02:43 Documentary on Rebbe and Emotional Impact 03:49 Older Breslover Chassidim and Their Passion 05:22 Personal Introduction via Rav Chaim Kramer 06:25 Travel Challenges to Uman Amid Conflict 09:36 Interpreting the “Not Going Whole Way” Statement 11:53 Shvikas Hamochin – Letting Intellect Go 13:45 Reb Yitzchak Breiter’s Uman Pilgrimage Story 18:06 Breiter’s Letter and Promise of Truth Differentiation 20:34 Uman’s Fragrance Amid Harsh Conditions 22:50 Reflection on Vanity After Spiritual Experience 25:12 Hashem’s Remedy Through the Great-Grandson of the Baal Shem Tov 28:02 Different Types of Chavruta – From Rabbis to… 29:33 Introducing Sichot HaRan Ayin Zayin – The Teaching… 35:02 Those Who Avoid Conflict – Why We’re Dragged In 46:04 Alone Time, Hisbodedus, and the Nations Within Us 49:46 Embracing the Whole World Within Us 50:56 Prayer Alone Isn’t Sufficient 52:43 Machlokes with Others Triggers Inner Conflict 54:31 You’re Not the Only One Crazy 55:56 Raw Material for Hitbodedut 58:08 Can One Be a Pure Servant of Hashem? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2259893561 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:27:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yitro-the-torah-of-the-night-before-sinai 00:45:06 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn the shocking Midrash from Parshat Yitro that says Am Yisrael were sleeping the night before receiving the Torah. But Reb Shlomo Carlebach reveals something much deeper: it wasn’t laziness. It was small anava. The feeling of “Who am I to stand by Har Sinai?” And Moshe Rabbeinu comes tent-to-tent with one last message before Torah can be given: If you still see yourself as limited — if you’re still living inside “Beit Avadim,” the mindset of measuring and calculating what you think you’re capable of — don’t bother coming to Sinai. Freedom isn’t “I do what I want.” Freedom is: I stop measuring. I stop disqualifying myself. I learn to believe that if Hashem is asking it from me, He believes in me. This is the Torah of the night before Sinai: the moment we become people who can say Naaseh v’Nishma — not because we’re naïve, but because we’re finally free. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Opening + sponsorships / setting the tone 02:40 Introducing Today’s Powerful Parshas Yisro Lesson 06:28 Analyzing the Key Word “Vayotze” in the Pasuk 08:40 Moshe’s Personal Mission: Visiting Every Tent 09:50 Alexander Rebbe on Becoming Moshe’s Students 13:04 Moshe’s First Argument with God over Leadership 16:16 Why Moshe No Longer Argues at Sinai 18:13 Identifying the First Sign of a Slave 23:05 Defining True Freedom versus Slavery 26:29 Doing It Even When You Doubt Your Ability 27:46 Marriage Prep: Overthinking Before the Commitment 29:33 From Beit Avadim to Freedom: First Pasuk Insight 30:58 Naaseh V’Nishma: Commitment Without… 34:34 Moshe’s Speech Impediment and the… 35:51 The Mitzvah to Tell Our Children About Exodus 39:29 Bas Mitzvah Story: Learning Through a Young Woman 41:05 Moshe’s Final Lesson Before Receiving the Torah Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David le… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn the shocking Midrash from Parshat Yitro that says Am Yisrael were sleeping the night before receiving the Torah. But Reb Shlomo Carlebach reveals something much deeper: it wasn’t laziness. It was small anava. The feeling of “Who am I to stand by Har Sinai?” And Moshe Rabbeinu comes tent-to-tent with one last message before Torah can be given: If you still see yourself as limited — if you’re still living inside “Beit Avadim,” the mindset of measuring and calculating what you think you’re capable of — don’t bother coming to Sinai. Freedom isn’t “I do what I want.” Freedom is: I stop measuring. I stop disqualifying myself. I learn to believe that if Hashem is asking it from me, He believes in me. This is the Torah of the night before Sinai: the moment we become people who can say Naaseh v’Nishma — not because we’re naïve, but because we’re finally free. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Opening + sponsorships / setting the tone 02:40 Introducing Today’s Powerful Parshas Yisro Lesson 06:28 Analyzing the Key Word “Vayotze” in the Pasuk 08:40 Moshe’s Personal Mission: Visiting Every Tent 09:50 Alexander Rebbe on Becoming Moshe’s Students 13:04 Moshe’s First Argument with God over Leadership 16:16 Why Moshe No Longer Argues at Sinai 18:13 Identifying the First Sign of a Slave 23:05 Defining True Freedom versus Slavery 26:29 Doing It Even When You Doubt Your Ability 27:46 Marriage Prep: Overthinking Before the Commitment 29:33 From Beit Avadim to Freedom: First Pasuk Insight 30:58 Naaseh V’Nishma: Commitment Without… 34:34 Moshe’s Speech Impediment and the… 35:51 The Mitzvah to Tell Our Children About Exodus 39:29 Bas Mitzvah Story: Learning Through a Young Woman 41:05 Moshe’s Final Lesson Before Receiving the Torah tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2258603564 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:10:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/tu-bshvat-taking-prophecy-for-granted 00:39:11 Rav Shlomo Katz no Tu B’Shvat is a quiet Yom Tov that is almost hidden. And yet, it carries within it something enormous. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore the inner meaning of Tu B’Shvat through the mitzvah of Bikkurim and the words of Rav Reuven Sasson. Why does the Torah require a full retelling of Jewish history over a single piece of fruit? And why does the Torah choose something so ordinary — something annual, something we get used to — to teach us how to see our lives? From the danger of living in katnut to the power of seeing ourselves as part of a centuries-long chain, Rav Shlomo shows how Tu B’Shvat trains us not to take prophecy, redemption, or our own lives for granted. A reflection on fruit, history, Eretz Yisrael, and what it means to live inside a dream that is still unfolding. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Opening gratitude and family blessings 03:30 Memorial dedications and community sponsorships 04:39 Introducing the Tu B'Shvat teaching piece 06:53 Why no Hallel or Tachanun today? 08:01 Growth of worldwide Tu B'Shvat celebrations 13:43 Personal story: father’s memoir and life reflection 17:25 Understanding fruit through the concept of shalshelet 23:29 Fig analogy: personal vs. national perspective 26:38 Historical Context of Parsha Bikurim 28:14 Dream of the Land and Tu B'Shevat Reminder 29:53 Conclusion of Mikra Bikurim and Joy 31:30 Hamotzi Blessing and the Labor of Bread 33:55 Kiddush Levana Connection and Firstborn Concept 36:55 Shabbaton Story: Joy of the Elderly Couple 38:28 Final Call: Never Take Anything for Granted Tu B’Shvat is a quiet Yom Tov that is almost hidd… Tu B’Shvat is a quiet Yom Tov that is almost hidden. And yet, it carries within it something enormous. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore the inner meaning of Tu B’Shvat through the mitzvah of Bikkurim and the words of Rav Reuven Sasson. Why does the Torah require a full retelling of Jewish history over a single piece of fruit? And why does the Torah choose something so ordinary — something annual, something we get used to — to teach us how to see our lives? From the danger of living in katnut to the power of seeing ourselves as part of a centuries-long chain, Rav Shlomo shows how Tu B’Shvat trains us not to take prophecy, redemption, or our own lives for granted. A reflection on fruit, history, Eretz Yisrael, and what it means to live inside a dream that is still unfolding. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Opening gratitude and family blessings 03:30 Memorial dedications and community sponsorships 04:39 Introducing the Tu B'Shvat teaching piece 06:53 Why no Hallel or Tachanun today? 08:01 Growth of worldwide Tu B'Shvat celebrations 13:43 Personal story: father’s memoir and life reflection 17:25 Understanding fruit through the concept of shalshelet 23:29 Fig analogy: personal vs. national perspective 26:38 Historical Context of Parsha Bikurim 28:14 Dream of the Land and Tu B'Shevat Reminder 29:53 Conclusion of Mikra Bikurim and Joy 31:30 Hamotzi Blessing and the Labor of Bread 33:55 Kiddush Levana Connection and Firstborn Concept 36:55 Shabbaton Story: Joy of the Elderly Couple 38:28 Final Call: Never Take Anything for Granted tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2258078240 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:21:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/crucial-thoughts-of-love 00:51:40 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David move from “Do they feel our love?” to something even more subtle, and often more powerful: do they live inside our loving thoughts? Building on the classic Chassidic framework of the three “garments” of the soul, machshava (thought), dibbur (speech), and ma’aseh (action), we explore three ways love is revealed, and why most homes naturally excel at action (providing, doing), struggle with speech (saying it clearly), and almost completely overlook thought. A striking line lands hard: a child’s inner voice is shaped less by what we say… and more by what we consistently think. We unpack the “telepathic” reality kids pick up on, why negative bias hijacks our minds, and why pure machshava can be the deepest gift that quietly changes everything downstream. Along the way, we connect it to Ahavat Hashem, bringing Maimonides (Rambam): “m’derech ha’ohavim… she’hem choshevim b’ahavah” — it’s the way of lovers to think in love. This week’s avodah: notice what “invades” your loving thoughts… and practice returning to the simple, holy sentence: “Of course I love my child.” ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsor Acknowledgments 01:39 Thought, Speech, Action Sequence 03:10 Three Ways to Express Love 05:35 Parental Investment in the Three Garments 06:37 Importance of Thinking Before Speaking 08:23 The Heart’s Role and “Opening Your Heart” 12:14 Why Parents Excel in Action 13:58 Why Speech Needs Improvement 17:55 Why Thought Is Almost Absent 22:52 Does Thinking Love Actually Matter? 25:46 Machshava as Tefillah and Presence 28:56 “A Child’s Inner Voice Is What I Think” 32:57 Why Machshava Feels Unmeasurable 36:44 Thinking Love From the Child’s Existence 41:27 Thoughts That Expand Space vs. Clog It 43:56 Why We Struggle With “Free” Love-Thoughts 46:22 How Pain/Judgment Invade Love-Thoughts 48:08 Machshava as the Core of the Soul 50:09 Parenting with Pure Thought: Guarding the Heart 51:25 Next Steps: Focus on This Week’s Study Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David mov… Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David move from “Do they feel our love?” to something even more subtle, and often more powerful: do they live inside our loving thoughts? Building on the classic Chassidic framework of the three “garments” of the soul, machshava (thought), dibbur (speech), and ma’aseh (action), we explore three ways love is revealed, and why most homes naturally excel at action (providing, doing), struggle with speech (saying it clearly), and almost completely overlook thought. A striking line lands hard: a child’s inner voice is shaped less by what we say… and more by what we consistently think. We unpack the “telepathic” reality kids pick up on, why negative bias hijacks our minds, and why pure machshava can be the deepest gift that quietly changes everything downstream. Along the way, we connect it to Ahavat Hashem, bringing Maimonides (Rambam): “m’derech ha’ohavim… she’hem choshevim b’ahavah” — it’s the way of lovers to think in love. This week’s avodah: notice what “invades” your loving thoughts… and practice returning to the simple, holy sentence: “Of course I love my child.” ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsor Acknowledgments 01:39 Thought, Speech, Action Sequence 03:10 Three Ways to Express Love 05:35 Parental Investment in the Three Garments 06:37 Importance of Thinking Before Speaking 08:23 The Heart’s Role and “Opening Your Heart” 12:14 Why Parents Excel in Action 13:58 Why Speech Needs Improvement 17:55 Why Thought Is Almost Absent 22:52 Does Thinking Love Actually Matter? 25:46 Machshava as Tefillah and Presence 28:56 “A Child’s Inner Voice Is What I Think” 32:57 Why Machshava Feels Unmeasurable 36:44 Thinking Love From the Child’s Existence 41:27 Thoughts That Expand Space vs. Clog It 43:56 Why We Struggle With “Free” Love-Thoughts 46:22 How Pain/Judgment Invade Love-Thoughts 48:08 Machshava as the Core of the Soul 50:09 Parenting with Pure Thought: Guarding the Heart 51:25 Next Steps: Focus on This Week’s Study tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2256969803 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:32:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-gates-that-open-during-bentching 00:41:36 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat Davud open a window into what really happens when we bentch. Drawing from the Baal Shem Tov, Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, the Chofetz Chaim, and Rabbeinu Bachya, we discover that Birkat HaMazon is not just gratitude after a meal. It is an eis ratzon, a moment when gates open in Shamayim. When a mitzvah d’Oraita is fulfilled with presence and kavana, something shifts. A person is no longer standing in the same place. And once the gates are open, the question becomes: do we walk through them? We explore why Chazal placed the Harachaman tefillos specifically after bentching, how true satiation comes from blessing rather than food, and how a Jew is invited to pour their deepest bakashos into the words of Birkat HaMazon. This is a shiur about trust, dependence on Hashem, and learning to recognize when Heaven is quietly saying: now is the moment. May we learn to slow down, to stay present, and to walk fully through the gates that open before us. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Niggun of the Baal Shem Tov 01:50 The Completeness of Torah: תורת השם תמימה 04:01 Blood Donation Example and Bentching Kavana 06:27 Ikar, Tefillah, and Dependence on Hashem 11:27 Harachaman After Birkat HaMazon 13:14 Minhag of Stopping at Yachasreinu 14:41 Benching Opens Gates to Heaven 36:48 Metzius and Davening Climax 38:24 Rabbi Chaya on Mitzvah Timing 40:46 Benching Series and Shabbos Focus Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat Davud op… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat Davud open a window into what really happens when we bentch. Drawing from the Baal Shem Tov, Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, the Chofetz Chaim, and Rabbeinu Bachya, we discover that Birkat HaMazon is not just gratitude after a meal. It is an eis ratzon, a moment when gates open in Shamayim. When a mitzvah d’Oraita is fulfilled with presence and kavana, something shifts. A person is no longer standing in the same place. And once the gates are open, the question becomes: do we walk through them? We explore why Chazal placed the Harachaman tefillos specifically after bentching, how true satiation comes from blessing rather than food, and how a Jew is invited to pour their deepest bakashos into the words of Birkat HaMazon. This is a shiur about trust, dependence on Hashem, and learning to recognize when Heaven is quietly saying: now is the moment. May we learn to slow down, to stay present, and to walk fully through the gates that open before us. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Niggun of the Baal Shem Tov 01:50 The Completeness of Torah: תורת השם תמימה 04:01 Blood Donation Example and Bentching Kavana 06:27 Ikar, Tefillah, and Dependence on Hashem 11:27 Harachaman After Birkat HaMazon 13:14 Minhag of Stopping at Yachasreinu 14:41 Benching Opens Gates to Heaven 36:48 Metzius and Davening Climax 38:24 Rabbi Chaya on Mitzvah Timing 40:46 Benching Series and Shabbos Focus tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2253790217 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:18:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-need-for-verbal-expression 00:50:24 Rav Shlomo Katz no What if your child knows you love them… but rarely hears it? In this week’s Know Your Children, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David draw a sharp line between ahavah nisteret (love that exists but stays hidden) and ahavah gluyah (love that’s felt because it’s expressed). Most of parenting is “industrial”—laundry, food, homework, logistics—and yes, it often comes from love. But when love isn’t spoken, kids can grow up emotionally unsure, even inside a home that’s doing “everything right.” Using a mashal from marriage (“I provide everything. Shouldn’t that be enough?”), we explore why provision isn’t the same as connection, why waiting until a child is in crisis is too late, and how small, consistent habits—especially verbal expression and short, regular conversations—can change the emotional climate of a home.' This isn’t about guilt. It’s about learning to say what’s already true so your child can actually receive it. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsor Acknowledgements 01:07 Shiur Overview: Imperfect Love 05:28 Identifying Two Problems in Parental Love 06:54 Guilt as a Trigger 08:09 Patience and Compassion for Ourselves 10:09 Emotional Layer Small in Daily Life 13:12 Measuring Basic Needs 21:26 Hidden vs. Revealed Love Question 23:56 Hidden love in daily parenting gestures 25:17 Rental car story and parental love realization 29:08 Love often known to parents but not felt by kids 30:27 Wife's expectations beyond financial provision 31:33 Constant verbal communication vital in relationships 34:56 Examining parent-child emotional connection 42:34 Preemptive emotional conversations with children 46:53 Love must be revealed, not hidden, with kids 49:21 Metallica Covers and Unexpected Lullabies What if your child knows you love them… but rarel… What if your child knows you love them… but rarely hears it? In this week’s Know Your Children, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David draw a sharp line between ahavah nisteret (love that exists but stays hidden) and ahavah gluyah (love that’s felt because it’s expressed). Most of parenting is “industrial”—laundry, food, homework, logistics—and yes, it often comes from love. But when love isn’t spoken, kids can grow up emotionally unsure, even inside a home that’s doing “everything right.” Using a mashal from marriage (“I provide everything. Shouldn’t that be enough?”), we explore why provision isn’t the same as connection, why waiting until a child is in crisis is too late, and how small, consistent habits—especially verbal expression and short, regular conversations—can change the emotional climate of a home.' This isn’t about guilt. It’s about learning to say what’s already true so your child can actually receive it. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsor Acknowledgements 01:07 Shiur Overview: Imperfect Love 05:28 Identifying Two Problems in Parental Love 06:54 Guilt as a Trigger 08:09 Patience and Compassion for Ourselves 10:09 Emotional Layer Small in Daily Life 13:12 Measuring Basic Needs 21:26 Hidden vs. Revealed Love Question 23:56 Hidden love in daily parenting gestures 25:17 Rental car story and parental love realization 29:08 Love often known to parents but not felt by kids 30:27 Wife's expectations beyond financial provision 31:33 Constant verbal communication vital in relationships 34:56 Examining parent-child emotional connection 42:34 Preemptive emotional conversations with children 46:53 Love must be revealed, not hidden, with kids 49:21 Metallica Covers and Unexpected Lullabies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2252681174 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:54:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-real-satiation-of-food 00:36:28 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David step into a quiet but radical idea: food doesn’t truly satiate a Jew — blessing does. Beginning with niggun and moving into the inner meaning of Birchas HaMazon, we learn from Reb Shlomo of Karlin that “vesavata” doesn’t come from eating alone, but from uverachta. The real fullness is not physical; it’s spiritual. Through Chazal, Chassidus, and a powerful story carried through generations, this shiur reframes benching as the heart of Jewish life — our past, our survival, and our future. When blessing is said slowly, with presence and kavana, it becomes a source of sustenance, dignity, and quiet strength that no circumstance can take away. This is a preparation for Shabbos, and for living with inner satiation all week long. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Opening Niggun 02:15 Shabbos as the Source of All Holiness 05:10 Birchas HaMazon as the Story of Am Yisrael 09:30 Why Benching Requires More Kavana Than Tefillah 14:05 Mitzvos With “Mazal” — and One Without 18:40 The Real Meaning of “Ve’Achalta Ve’Savata” 22:55 Reb Shlomo of Karlin on True Satiation 27:10 A Story of Survival Through Birchas HaMazon 34:20 What Sustains a Jew Through Everything 38:45 Bringing This Consciousness Into Shabbos Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David st… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David step into a quiet but radical idea: food doesn’t truly satiate a Jew — blessing does. Beginning with niggun and moving into the inner meaning of Birchas HaMazon, we learn from Reb Shlomo of Karlin that “vesavata” doesn’t come from eating alone, but from uverachta. The real fullness is not physical; it’s spiritual. Through Chazal, Chassidus, and a powerful story carried through generations, this shiur reframes benching as the heart of Jewish life — our past, our survival, and our future. When blessing is said slowly, with presence and kavana, it becomes a source of sustenance, dignity, and quiet strength that no circumstance can take away. This is a preparation for Shabbos, and for living with inner satiation all week long. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Opening Niggun 02:15 Shabbos as the Source of All Holiness 05:10 Birchas HaMazon as the Story of Am Yisrael 09:30 Why Benching Requires More Kavana Than Tefillah 14:05 Mitzvos With “Mazal” — and One Without 18:40 The Real Meaning of “Ve’Achalta Ve’Savata” 22:55 Reb Shlomo of Karlin on True Satiation 27:10 A Story of Survival Through Birchas HaMazon 34:20 What Sustains a Jew Through Everything 38:45 Bringing This Consciousness Into Shabbos tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2251349285 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:14:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/bo-no-one-owns-me 00:40:21 Rav Shlomo Katz no Parshas Bo is not just the story of leaving Egypt. It’s the inner blueprint of freedom. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David opens an Even Shlomo that sounds “insane” at first: why does the Torah say “וישאלו איש מאת רעהו” — “ask from your friend” — when it’s describing Egyptians who enslaved us? Why call them re’ehu at all? Because the night of Yetzias Mitzrayim wasn’t only an exit from suffering. It was a flash of Mashiach reality: a moment where Hashem’s light was so clear that no human being could be anyone’s master. Not Pharoah over Egypt. Not fear over your heart. Not people, not pressure, not addiction, not the invisible “dominions” that run our moods and reactions. From the Alter Rebbe fainting at his Seder table, to what freedom looked like in the tunnels of Gaza, to what it means to carry da’as Hashem until it spreads outward, this shiur reframes geulah as the deepest kind of relationship: Hashem shining into us, and us shining back. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Intro and Sponsor Shoutouts 01:31 Choosing a Torah Topic for Parshas Bo 03:26 Who Is the “Re’ehu” in the Commandment? 04:40 Lenny Solomon Story and Cultural References 07:14 Flipping the Traditional Pshat 08:37 The Alter Rebbe’s Leil Seder 12:51 Modern Freedom and the Possibility of Geula 20:45 Egyptians’ View of the Night of Exodus 24:17 Moshiach and the Filling of Daas 25:59 Daas of Hashem Required for Global Peace 27:40 Egyptians Recognized Hashem as Their Master 28:42 Understanding “Re’ehu” — Asking an Equal 30:55 One Night of Moshiach-Like Equality 32:28 Breslover Chassid’s Tears and Dance 36:24 Filling Ourselves with Daas to Bring Redemption Parshas Bo is not just the story of leaving Egypt… Parshas Bo is not just the story of leaving Egypt. It’s the inner blueprint of freedom. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David opens an Even Shlomo that sounds “insane” at first: why does the Torah say “וישאלו איש מאת רעהו” — “ask from your friend” — when it’s describing Egyptians who enslaved us? Why call them re’ehu at all? Because the night of Yetzias Mitzrayim wasn’t only an exit from suffering. It was a flash of Mashiach reality: a moment where Hashem’s light was so clear that no human being could be anyone’s master. Not Pharoah over Egypt. Not fear over your heart. Not people, not pressure, not addiction, not the invisible “dominions” that run our moods and reactions. From the Alter Rebbe fainting at his Seder table, to what freedom looked like in the tunnels of Gaza, to what it means to carry da’as Hashem until it spreads outward, this shiur reframes geulah as the deepest kind of relationship: Hashem shining into us, and us shining back. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Intro and Sponsor Shoutouts 01:31 Choosing a Torah Topic for Parshas Bo 03:26 Who Is the “Re’ehu” in the Commandment? 04:40 Lenny Solomon Story and Cultural References 07:14 Flipping the Traditional Pshat 08:37 The Alter Rebbe’s Leil Seder 12:51 Modern Freedom and the Possibility of Geula 20:45 Egyptians’ View of the Night of Exodus 24:17 Moshiach and the Filling of Daas 25:59 Daas of Hashem Required for Global Peace 27:40 Egyptians Recognized Hashem as Their Master 28:42 Understanding “Re’ehu” — Asking an Equal 30:55 One Night of Moshiach-Like Equality 32:28 Breslover Chassid’s Tears and Dance 36:24 Filling Ourselves with Daas to Bring Redemption tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2250050516 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:52:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rebbe-nachmans-invitation-through-reb-usher 00:30:15 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David dive into a short but piercing letter from 1975 where Reb Usher opens a window into the inner invitation of Rebbe Nachman’s Torah — not as inspiration alone, but as a demand for real inner work. Reb Usher explains that the stories and teachings of Rebbe Nachman are filled with hidden wisdom meant to guide a person toward absolute bitul, honest self-refinement, and a living connection to Hashem. Rebbe Nachman's teachings meet a person exactly where they are, without needing to become someone else first. This shiur explores what it means to enter that “orchard”: letting go of our certainties, our spiritual clothing, and our need to hold onto identity, and allowing emunah peshutah to emerge from within our own lives. Not as a trend, not as a movement, but as a lived reality. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 – Returning to Reb Usher 02:15 – The Letter from 1975 04:10 – The Hidden Purpose of Rebbe Nachman’s Stories 07:20 – Bitul and Letting Go of Identity 10:05 – Emunah Peshutah: What It Really Means 13:30 – The Danger of Distraction 16:45 – Using the Yetzer’s Persistence for Kedushah 20:10 – Living in One Breath 23:40 – Deveikus as Awareness of Danger 27:00 – Seeing Your World in Your Lifetime 30:10 – Reb Usher’s Blessing and Closing Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David di… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David dive into a short but piercing letter from 1975 where Reb Usher opens a window into the inner invitation of Rebbe Nachman’s Torah — not as inspiration alone, but as a demand for real inner work. Reb Usher explains that the stories and teachings of Rebbe Nachman are filled with hidden wisdom meant to guide a person toward absolute bitul, honest self-refinement, and a living connection to Hashem. Rebbe Nachman's teachings meet a person exactly where they are, without needing to become someone else first. This shiur explores what it means to enter that “orchard”: letting go of our certainties, our spiritual clothing, and our need to hold onto identity, and allowing emunah peshutah to emerge from within our own lives. Not as a trend, not as a movement, but as a lived reality. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 – Returning to Reb Usher 02:15 – The Letter from 1975 04:10 – The Hidden Purpose of Rebbe Nachman’s Stories 07:20 – Bitul and Letting Go of Identity 10:05 – Emunah Peshutah: What It Really Means 13:30 – The Danger of Distraction 16:45 – Using the Yetzer’s Persistence for Kedushah 20:10 – Living in One Breath 23:40 – Deveikus as Awareness of Danger 27:00 – Seeing Your World in Your Lifetime 30:10 – Reb Usher’s Blessing and Closing tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2249572847 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:28:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/do-our-children-always-know-that-we-love-them 00:48:38 Rav Shlomo Katz no Do our kids know we love them… but still not always feel it? Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David take on one of the most sensitive (and real) parenting questions: a parent can be full of love — and a child can still experience “You don’t love me.” How does that happen? Building off last week’s foundation (that a parent’s love can’t be “perfect” in the way we wish it could be), we explore: - Why a child’s inner world often works in all-or-nothing terms (“If it’s not 100%, it’s nothing”) - How “You hate me” is rarely about facts — and almost always about experience - The Chassidic idea that inside a “sheker” there can be a spark of truth to redeem (instead of reacting defensively) - Why the first move isn’t “fix it” — it’s finding the shoresh (where the feeling is coming from) And we end with a powerful next step for the series: the importance of verbal love — bituy miluli — especially for parents who struggle to express what they deeply feel. A shiur about love, truth, and building a home where children can walk with a real “shield of love”, even when life gets messy. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Opening & Sponsorship Acknowledgements 01:26 Today’s Question: Do Children Feel Our Love? 04:39 Three Types of Parental Responses 05:51 Why Kids Don’t Always Experience Love 08:28 Validating Feelings vs Arguing Facts 09:32 What to Do When a Child Says “You Hate Me” 11:15 Find the Source Before Trying to Fix 15:24 The Assumption: The Feeling Isn’t “Factually True” 17:42 The Spark of Truth Inside a Child’s “Sheker” 22:30 Where Real Insight Comes From 23:35 End-of-Life Regrets: Work vs Home 24:45 The Pride of Providing — and What Kids Still Need 26:16 Obligation vs Love (and how kids read it) 28:01 If Love Were “Perfect,” Kids Would Feel It Naturally 33:31 The Weak Spot: Where Kids Find “Proof” You Don’t Love Them 36:47 The “Love Funnel” and Why Leaks Change Everything 43:38 Next Week: The Power of Verbal Love 44:41 Personal Story: A Home of Tears & Expression 45:59 The Airport Handshake Moment 47:12 Why That Handshake Stayed for 20+ Years 48:34 Closing + Hope for the Week Do our kids know we love them… but still not alwa… Do our kids know we love them… but still not always feel it? Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David take on one of the most sensitive (and real) parenting questions: a parent can be full of love — and a child can still experience “You don’t love me.” How does that happen? Building off last week’s foundation (that a parent’s love can’t be “perfect” in the way we wish it could be), we explore: - Why a child’s inner world often works in all-or-nothing terms (“If it’s not 100%, it’s nothing”) - How “You hate me” is rarely about facts — and almost always about experience - The Chassidic idea that inside a “sheker” there can be a spark of truth to redeem (instead of reacting defensively) - Why the first move isn’t “fix it” — it’s finding the shoresh (where the feeling is coming from) And we end with a powerful next step for the series: the importance of verbal love — bituy miluli — especially for parents who struggle to express what they deeply feel. A shiur about love, truth, and building a home where children can walk with a real “shield of love”, even when life gets messy. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Opening & Sponsorship Acknowledgements 01:26 Today’s Question: Do Children Feel Our Love? 04:39 Three Types of Parental Responses 05:51 Why Kids Don’t Always Experience Love 08:28 Validating Feelings vs Arguing Facts 09:32 What to Do When a Child Says “You Hate Me” 11:15 Find the Source Before Trying to Fix 15:24 The Assumption: The Feeling Isn’t “Factually True” 17:42 The Spark of Truth Inside a Child’s “Sheker” 22:30 Where Real Insight Comes From 23:35 End-of-Life Regrets: Work vs Home 24:45 The Pride of Providing — and What Kids Still Need 26:16 Obligation vs Love (and how kids read it) 28:01 If Love Were “Perfect,” Kids Would Feel It Naturally 33:31 The Weak Spot: Where Kids Find “Proof” You Don’t Love Them 36:47 The “Love Funnel” and Why Leaks Change Everything 43:38 Next Week: The Power of Verbal Love 44:41 Personal Story: A Home of Tears & Expression 45:59 The Airport Handshake Moment 47:12 Why That Handshake Stayed for 20+ Years 48:34 Closing + Hope for the Week tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2248510079 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:52:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-calm-that-follows-waking-up-from-certain-dreams 00:43:51 Rav Shlomo Katz no There’s a certain kind of dream that leaves you with a pounding heart… and then you wake up, and the room is quiet, and you realize: it wasn’t real. And in that quiet, in that calm, there’s a taste of what Dovid HaMelech calls “היינו כחולמים”. In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open up a life-changing lens from the Beis Avraham of Slonim and Rav Biederman: the ultimate Redemption won’t only be that things get better moving forward. Part of the redemption is that we’ll be able to look back and see that even the darkest chapters were never random. Not “hakol tov (It's All Good).” Sometimes it’s not. But hakol letovah (It's All For The Good). And there’s a world of emunah inside that one small shift. We speak honestly about pain, and still we learn the avodah of holding on: to keep doing mitzvos, to keep praying, to keep singing… until the day comes when the heart can finally exhale and say: I thought it was the end… and it was part of the plan. May this Shabbos bring us that calm, the calm that follows waking up, and may it open the door to simcha shel mitzvah, even inside the mess. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Niggunim 06:40 Comment on the Niggun MakSim 26:02 The Nuance of “Hakol Tov” vs “Hakol Letovah” 27:16 Rav Biederman’s Message on Meaningful Suffering 28:34 Everyday Labor as a Path to Shabbat Honor 35:51 Finding Joy Despite Pain: The Reason God Blesses Us 41:32 Choosing Halachic Paths: Haloch Yeilech vs Bo Yavo Berina There’s a certain kind of dream that leaves you w… There’s a certain kind of dream that leaves you with a pounding heart… and then you wake up, and the room is quiet, and you realize: it wasn’t real. And in that quiet, in that calm, there’s a taste of what Dovid HaMelech calls “היינו כחולמים”. In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open up a life-changing lens from the Beis Avraham of Slonim and Rav Biederman: the ultimate Redemption won’t only be that things get better moving forward. Part of the redemption is that we’ll be able to look back and see that even the darkest chapters were never random. Not “hakol tov (It's All Good).” Sometimes it’s not. But hakol letovah (It's All For The Good). And there’s a world of emunah inside that one small shift. We speak honestly about pain, and still we learn the avodah of holding on: to keep doing mitzvos, to keep praying, to keep singing… until the day comes when the heart can finally exhale and say: I thought it was the end… and it was part of the plan. May this Shabbos bring us that calm, the calm that follows waking up, and may it open the door to simcha shel mitzvah, even inside the mess. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Niggunim 06:40 Comment on the Niggun MakSim 26:02 The Nuance of “Hakol Tov” vs “Hakol Letovah” 27:16 Rav Biederman’s Message on Meaningful Suffering 28:34 Everyday Labor as a Path to Shabbat Honor 35:51 Finding Joy Despite Pain: The Reason God Blesses Us 41:32 Choosing Halachic Paths: Haloch Yeilech vs Bo Yavo Berina tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2247811628 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:08:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-auspicious-moment-of-lighting-shabbos-candles 00:50:42 Rav Shlomo Katz no There are moments in Judaism that don’t just feel holy. They’re wired into the world as an עֵת רָצוֹן (et ratzon — an auspicious “window” when gates are more open). Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David take one of the most familiar moments in a Jewish home — הַדְלָקַת נֵרוֹת (lighting Shabbos candles), and reframe it as a spiritual turning point. Not just “a mitzvah to do,” but a moment that pushes away the week, clears the inner noise, and pours light into the home and into the hearts of everyone inside it.' We explore a stunning teaching on וַתַּעַל שַׁוְעָתָם… מִן הָעֲבוֹדָה (“their cry rose up… from the avodah” — meaning: sometimes the tefillah rises דווקא from the mitzvah you’re doing), the hidden power of tefillah said with simplicity, and why the candle-lighting moment is uniquely given to women — because she is the ikar haBayit (עִיקָר הַבַּיִת — the heart/core of the home). If you’ve ever felt the Friday pressure, the chaos, the rush… this is a reminder: that exact moment can become the biggest opening of your week. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Concept of Eis Ratzon 01:27 Pasuk from Parshas Shemos and Biala Rebbe Insight 03:49 Auspicious Times: Bris Milah and Hafrashas Challah 05:27 Channah’s Three Mitzvos and Focus on Candle Lighting 08:02 Personal Story: Lighting Shabbat Candles in Rav Soloveitchik’s Apartment 10:38 Why Candle Lighting Is a Weekly Opportunity for Everyone 12:42 Text Begins: Hadlakat Nerot as a Special Eis Ratzon 15:03 Zohar: Candle Lighting as a Segulah for Holy Children 17:18 Why This Mitzvah Is Given Specifically to Women 19:45 Boi Kallah: The Queen Enters and Darkness Leaves 23:14 Shabbos Candles Illuminate Hearts, Not Just Homes 26:06 Sidduro Shel Shabbos: Chitzonim and Weekday Worries Leave 30:16 Practical Tension: Candles vs Getting to Shul 33:02 Choosing to Believe the Shift Is Happening 35:38 Starting With Gratitude Before Requests 38:01 The Power Given to a Mother at Candle Lighting 41:12 Rabbeinu Bachya: “The Good Woman Is a Reason for Torah” 44:03 Use the Moment: Daven for Shlichus + Nisyonos of This Dor 47:05 Stories of Simple Women Whose Candle Tefillos Built Gedolim 49:21 Continuing the Lesson on Es Ratzon There are moments in Judaism that don’t just feel… There are moments in Judaism that don’t just feel holy. They’re wired into the world as an עֵת רָצוֹן (et ratzon — an auspicious “window” when gates are more open). Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David take one of the most familiar moments in a Jewish home — הַדְלָקַת נֵרוֹת (lighting Shabbos candles), and reframe it as a spiritual turning point. Not just “a mitzvah to do,” but a moment that pushes away the week, clears the inner noise, and pours light into the home and into the hearts of everyone inside it.' We explore a stunning teaching on וַתַּעַל שַׁוְעָתָם… מִן הָעֲבוֹדָה (“their cry rose up… from the avodah” — meaning: sometimes the tefillah rises דווקא from the mitzvah you’re doing), the hidden power of tefillah said with simplicity, and why the candle-lighting moment is uniquely given to women — because she is the ikar haBayit (עִיקָר הַבַּיִת — the heart/core of the home). If you’ve ever felt the Friday pressure, the chaos, the rush… this is a reminder: that exact moment can become the biggest opening of your week. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Concept of Eis Ratzon 01:27 Pasuk from Parshas Shemos and Biala Rebbe Insight 03:49 Auspicious Times: Bris Milah and Hafrashas Challah 05:27 Channah’s Three Mitzvos and Focus on Candle Lighting 08:02 Personal Story: Lighting Shabbat Candles in Rav Soloveitchik’s Apartment 10:38 Why Candle Lighting Is a Weekly Opportunity for Everyone 12:42 Text Begins: Hadlakat Nerot as a Special Eis Ratzon 15:03 Zohar: Candle Lighting as a Segulah for Holy Children 17:18 Why This Mitzvah Is Given Specifically to Women 19:45 Boi Kallah: The Queen Enters and Darkness Leaves 23:14 Shabbos Candles Illuminate Hearts, Not Just Homes 26:06 Sidduro Shel Shabbos: Chitzonim and Weekday Worries Leave 30:16 Practical Tension: Candles vs Getting to Shul 33:02 Choosing to Believe the Shift Is Happening 35:38 Starting With Gratitude Before Requests 38:01 The Power Given to a Mother at Candle Lighting 41:12 Rabbeinu Bachya: “The Good Woman Is a Reason for Torah” 44:03 Use the Moment: Daven for Shlichus + Nisyonos of This Dor 47:05 Stories of Simple Women Whose Candle Tefillos Built Gedolim 49:21 Continuing the Lesson on Es Ratzon tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2247226040 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:04:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/vaera-striving-for-something-beyond-the-normal 00:56:13 Rav Shlomo Katz no This week in Even Shlomo on Parshat Va’era, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David go straight into the cry so many of us are holding: “Ribono Shel Olam… for what? Haven’t we been through enough?” Moshe Rabbeinu asks it too — and the answer isn’t a slogan, it’s a demand: Geulah is not “back to normal.” Reb Shlomo teaches that the world’s “unnatural” situation can’t last forever — but the real question is what happens to us while we’re waiting. Do we settle for healthy, functional, status quo… or do we move into above nature: the place of an Eved Hashem, where Yiddishkeit isn’t routine, relationships aren’t “fine,” and a shul isn’t just a place to daven — it’s a center for dreaming Geulah. Through a piercing story of Reb Shlomo saving a life, and then meeting a lifeguard who saved 26 and didn’t shine at all, we learn the difference between doing something because it’s your job… and doing it with your pnimiyus. And we end with the charge that builds everything: accountability, patience, chaverus, and a Ruach Se’arah — a stormy spirit inside keilim — to carry this community (and our lives) beyond “normal.” ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t This week in Even Shlomo on Parshat Va’era, Rav S… This week in Even Shlomo on Parshat Va’era, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David go straight into the cry so many of us are holding: “Ribono Shel Olam… for what? Haven’t we been through enough?” Moshe Rabbeinu asks it too — and the answer isn’t a slogan, it’s a demand: Geulah is not “back to normal.” Reb Shlomo teaches that the world’s “unnatural” situation can’t last forever — but the real question is what happens to us while we’re waiting. Do we settle for healthy, functional, status quo… or do we move into above nature: the place of an Eved Hashem, where Yiddishkeit isn’t routine, relationships aren’t “fine,” and a shul isn’t just a place to daven — it’s a center for dreaming Geulah. Through a piercing story of Reb Shlomo saving a life, and then meeting a lifeguard who saved 26 and didn’t shine at all, we learn the difference between doing something because it’s your job… and doing it with your pnimiyus. And we end with the charge that builds everything: accountability, patience, chaverus, and a Ruach Se’arah — a stormy spirit inside keilim — to carry this community (and our lives) beyond “normal.” ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2245967696 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:29:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/and-even-if-im-right-then-what 00:47:33 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David dive into a letter from Reb Usher that hits a nerve: what happens when you know you’re right… and it still doesn’t bring peace? Reb Usher takes us beneath the surface of machlokes and into the heart of the matter: the hidden “tzar hatzorer”—that inner dictator that keeps chanting “I’m right, he’s wrong”—and how it slowly disconnects us from the source of life. The surprising avodah here isn’t winning the argument. It’s building a bris ahavah she’einah teluyah b’davar—a covenant of love that isn’t dependent on agreement—until it can actually spark hisnatzetzus Or HaGeulah. And then comes the most vulnerable turn: the real tefillah of geulah might be only one word—“Ima!” The cry of a soul that’s terrified of one thing בלבד: being cut off from Hashem’s Presence for even a moment. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a “right vs. wrong” loop, this one is for you. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t 00:00 Intro 03:24 Covenant of Unconditional Love Explanation 09:02 Reb Asher’s Method: Uniting Diverse Groups 10:55 Digging Deeper Than the Argument 20:42 Consequences of Separating from Friends 22:14 Distraction’s Role in Breaking Unity 23:21 Prayer of the Poor Soul 26:43 Gates of Faith Open Before a Person 28:11 Ultimate Knowledge: Realizing We Never Truly Know 32:36 Cannot Control Others – Prepare a Vessel for Redemption 34:29 Entering the Gates of Faith – Touching Eternity 37:56 Stage Incident and Desire to Retaliate 38:57 Choosing Silence – Walking Off the Stage 46:21 Closing Prayer and Invitation to Shul Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David di… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David dive into a letter from Reb Usher that hits a nerve: what happens when you know you’re right… and it still doesn’t bring peace? Reb Usher takes us beneath the surface of machlokes and into the heart of the matter: the hidden “tzar hatzorer”—that inner dictator that keeps chanting “I’m right, he’s wrong”—and how it slowly disconnects us from the source of life. The surprising avodah here isn’t winning the argument. It’s building a bris ahavah she’einah teluyah b’davar—a covenant of love that isn’t dependent on agreement—until it can actually spark hisnatzetzus Or HaGeulah. And then comes the most vulnerable turn: the real tefillah of geulah might be only one word—“Ima!” The cry of a soul that’s terrified of one thing בלבד: being cut off from Hashem’s Presence for even a moment. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a “right vs. wrong” loop, this one is for you. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t 00:00 Intro 03:24 Covenant of Unconditional Love Explanation 09:02 Reb Asher’s Method: Uniting Diverse Groups 10:55 Digging Deeper Than the Argument 20:42 Consequences of Separating from Friends 22:14 Distraction’s Role in Breaking Unity 23:21 Prayer of the Poor Soul 26:43 Gates of Faith Open Before a Person 28:11 Ultimate Knowledge: Realizing We Never Truly Know 32:36 Cannot Control Others – Prepare a Vessel for Redemption 34:29 Entering the Gates of Faith – Touching Eternity 37:56 Stage Incident and Desire to Retaliate 38:57 Choosing Silence – Walking Off the Stage 46:21 Closing Prayer and Invitation to Shul tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2245470515 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:12:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/my-needs-vs-my-childs-needs 00:56:50 Rav Shlomo Katz no In parenting, we want to believe our love is perfect — automatic, limitless, and always putting our child first. But real life has a way of testing that fantasy. Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David unpack a surprisingly relieving truth: a parent can genuinely love their child… and still have moments where their own needs collide with the child’s needs. Sometimes it’s obvious (work, exhaustion, basic functioning). Sometimes it’s subtler (wanting quiet when your child needs connection, wanting “my plan” when your child needs “me”). With honesty, humor, and a lot of compassion, we explore: -Why this tension is normal and why denying it makes us less self-aware -The difference between a true need vs. laziness/ta’avah -How “timing” and communication can become a real avodah -Why kids experience reality differently (and how that changes everything) This isn’t a guilt shiur. It’s a clarity shiur — the kind that helps you become more present, more balanced, and more loving in the moments that actually matter. --------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Opening and Introducing the Shiur Topic 01:05 Natural Parental Love at Birth 04:07 Striving for the Perfect Parent 13:26 Question of Absolute Unconditional Love 18:08 Recognizing Unconscious Preference 21:13 “My Need vs My Child’s Need” Examples 25:44 The “One Candy Left” Test 28:31 Alone Time, Date Night, and the Child’s Experience 33:16 Sleep Training as a Case Study 35:49 The Pillow at 2:00am: Need or Laziness? 37:54 A Parent Has Needs Too 40:12 Needs vs. Laziness/Ta’avah (The Real Birur) 42:52 The Oxygen Mask Analogy 44:40 Timing as a Tool for Discernment 46:25 Communication: Helping Kids Understand Reality 48:05 Love Isn’t Free of Personal Motives 50:58 Generational Shift in Mom Self-Care 52:15 Father’s Old-School Wisdom and Child Fear In parenting, we want to believe our love is perf… In parenting, we want to believe our love is perfect — automatic, limitless, and always putting our child first. But real life has a way of testing that fantasy. Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David unpack a surprisingly relieving truth: a parent can genuinely love their child… and still have moments where their own needs collide with the child’s needs. Sometimes it’s obvious (work, exhaustion, basic functioning). Sometimes it’s subtler (wanting quiet when your child needs connection, wanting “my plan” when your child needs “me”). With honesty, humor, and a lot of compassion, we explore: -Why this tension is normal and why denying it makes us less self-aware -The difference between a true need vs. laziness/ta’avah -How “timing” and communication can become a real avodah -Why kids experience reality differently (and how that changes everything) This isn’t a guilt shiur. It’s a clarity shiur — the kind that helps you become more present, more balanced, and more loving in the moments that actually matter. --------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters 00:00 Opening and Introducing the Shiur Topic 01:05 Natural Parental Love at Birth 04:07 Striving for the Perfect Parent 13:26 Question of Absolute Unconditional Love 18:08 Recognizing Unconscious Preference 21:13 “My Need vs My Child’s Need” Examples 25:44 The “One Candy Left” Test 28:31 Alone Time, Date Night, and the Child’s Experience 33:16 Sleep Training as a Case Study 35:49 The Pillow at 2:00am: Need or Laziness? 37:54 A Parent Has Needs Too 40:12 Needs vs. Laziness/Ta’avah (The Real Birur) 42:52 The Oxygen Mask Analogy 44:40 Timing as a Tool for Discernment 46:25 Communication: Helping Kids Understand Reality 48:05 Love Isn’t Free of Personal Motives 50:58 Generational Shift in Mom Self-Care 52:15 Father’s Old-School Wisdom and Child Fear tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2244407627 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:01:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/escorting-the-queen 00:37:00 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore the avodah of Melave Malka not as a custom but as an act of love. Drawing from Shulchan Aruch, Gemara, the Rizhiner Rebbe, and the Shlah HaKadosh, we learn that escorting the Shabbos Queen is not about leftovers or convenience, but about honoring the Presence that filled our homes for twenty-five hours. Melave Malka stands as its own seudah—mutzav artza, v’rosho magia ha’shamayma—rooted in the weekday yet reaching Heaven. Through niggun, food, and consciousness, we discover how Motzei Shabbos becomes the bridge between holiness and ordinary life, and how angels ascend and descend with us each week. When we escort Shabbos with song, intention, and kavod, the light of Shabbos does not leave, it lingers. This shiur invites us to slow the goodbye, to sing the Queen out gently, and to begin the week with dignity, simcha, and blessing. — For more shiurim and music from Rav Shlomo Katz: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join the WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters / Timestamps 00:03 – Opening Niggun: “Esa Einai El Heharim” 04:05 – A New Hanan Niggun: “Rachmana Libba Ba’ei” 09:23 – From Song to Torah 12:57 – What Is the Seuda of Motzei Shabbos? 14:19 – Shulchan Aruch: Escorting Shabbos with a Seuda 16:33 – Maharsha: Why Leftovers Don’t Count 22:16 – The Rizhiner Rebbe: The Ladder of Melave Malka 26:34 – Angels Ascending and Descending 29:16 – Escorting the Queen with Song 31:24 – Delaying the Goodbye: Tosefet Shabbos 33:00 – The Gra’s Rebbetzin and the Power of Melave Malka 36:10 – Closing Reflections and Practical Kabbalah Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David ex… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore the avodah of Melave Malka not as a custom but as an act of love. Drawing from Shulchan Aruch, Gemara, the Rizhiner Rebbe, and the Shlah HaKadosh, we learn that escorting the Shabbos Queen is not about leftovers or convenience, but about honoring the Presence that filled our homes for twenty-five hours. Melave Malka stands as its own seudah—mutzav artza, v’rosho magia ha’shamayma—rooted in the weekday yet reaching Heaven. Through niggun, food, and consciousness, we discover how Motzei Shabbos becomes the bridge between holiness and ordinary life, and how angels ascend and descend with us each week. When we escort Shabbos with song, intention, and kavod, the light of Shabbos does not leave, it lingers. This shiur invites us to slow the goodbye, to sing the Queen out gently, and to begin the week with dignity, simcha, and blessing. — For more shiurim and music from Rav Shlomo Katz: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join the WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chapters / Timestamps 00:03 – Opening Niggun: “Esa Einai El Heharim” 04:05 – A New Hanan Niggun: “Rachmana Libba Ba’ei” 09:23 – From Song to Torah 12:57 – What Is the Seuda of Motzei Shabbos? 14:19 – Shulchan Aruch: Escorting Shabbos with a Seuda 16:33 – Maharsha: Why Leftovers Don’t Count 22:16 – The Rizhiner Rebbe: The Ladder of Melave Malka 26:34 – Angels Ascending and Descending 29:16 – Escorting the Queen with Song 31:24 – Delaying the Goodbye: Tosefet Shabbos 33:00 – The Gra’s Rebbetzin and the Power of Melave Malka 36:10 – Closing Reflections and Practical Kabbalah tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2243711150 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:49:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-yetzer-haras-efforts 00:44:41 Rav Shlomo Katz no What if the Yetzer Hara isn’t “randomly” making tefillah hard, but specifically targeting the most powerful kind of tefillah? Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David learn a striking teaching from the Biala Rebbe: women’s tefillos — especially in shul — don’t just matter… they elevate the entire tzibbur. And that’s exactly why the Yetzer Hara works overtime with excuses, self-talk, and “it doesn’t matter if I’m there” thinking. We explore the idea of Et Ratzon (especially the power of tefillah in a beit knesset), why tefillat hatzibbur is received differently than tefillat yachid, and the hidden spiritual reality of what happens when women show up and daven from the Ezrat Nashim — even if it’s late, even if it’s messy, even if it’s only a few moments. A practical, empowering reframing: if the resistance is intense, it’s probably because the impact is real. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t What if the Yetzer Hara isn’t “randomly” making t… What if the Yetzer Hara isn’t “randomly” making tefillah hard, but specifically targeting the most powerful kind of tefillah? Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David learn a striking teaching from the Biala Rebbe: women’s tefillos — especially in shul — don’t just matter… they elevate the entire tzibbur. And that’s exactly why the Yetzer Hara works overtime with excuses, self-talk, and “it doesn’t matter if I’m there” thinking. We explore the idea of Et Ratzon (especially the power of tefillah in a beit knesset), why tefillat hatzibbur is received differently than tefillat yachid, and the hidden spiritual reality of what happens when women show up and daven from the Ezrat Nashim — even if it’s late, even if it’s messy, even if it’s only a few moments. A practical, empowering reframing: if the resistance is intense, it’s probably because the impact is real. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2243253134 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:34:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/shemot-have-we-woken-up-yet 01:07:46 Rav Shlomo Katz no Shemot: Have We Woken Up Yet? by Rav Shlomo Katz Shemot: Have We Woken Up Yet? by Rav Shlomo Katz Shemot: Have We Woken Up Yet? by Rav Shlomo Katz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2241268385 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:34:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-essentiality-of-love-before-chinuch 00:52:11 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this new perek of Da Es Yeladecha, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David go straight at a question that sounds “too obvious” to even ask: why do parents need to love their children? And then they flip it. Because love isn’t just a feeling; it’s the soul’s nourishment. From there, they go even deeper: love isn’t only what keeps a child emotionally alive. It’s the “pipeline” that makes chinuch possible. Without a vessel of love, guidance and discipline don’t land. They spill. With a powerful mashal (Kinneret water needs a pipe) and a sharp Torah from the Mishkan (Moshe vs. Betzalel: build the structure before the tools), this shiur reframes parenting: don’t start with tactics. Start by building the home’s foundation of love, so everything else actually reaches your child. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this new perek of Da Es Yeladecha, Rav Shlomo … In this new perek of Da Es Yeladecha, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David go straight at a question that sounds “too obvious” to even ask: why do parents need to love their children? And then they flip it. Because love isn’t just a feeling; it’s the soul’s nourishment. From there, they go even deeper: love isn’t only what keeps a child emotionally alive. It’s the “pipeline” that makes chinuch possible. Without a vessel of love, guidance and discipline don’t land. They spill. With a powerful mashal (Kinneret water needs a pipe) and a sharp Torah from the Mishkan (Moshe vs. Betzalel: build the structure before the tools), this shiur reframes parenting: don’t start with tactics. Start by building the home’s foundation of love, so everything else actually reaches your child. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2240290268 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:39:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/motzei-shabbos-folding 00:30:40 Rav Shlomo Katz no Motzei Shabbos is often the most fragile moment of the week — when the light of Shabbos fades and old patterns rush back in. In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn a deceptively simple avodah that can transform the entire week ahead: folding. Drawing from the Be’er Mayim Chaim, we learn that folding the tallis on Motzei Shabbos isn’t just a custom. It’s a spiritual practice. Just as a tallis is folded again and again until it rests properly, so too real shalom bayis is built through repeated acts of humility and restraint. We explore: - Why peace only enters a home after a person steps back from their “makom” - How letting go — especially when you’re right — creates true blessing - Why spilled wine, folded fabric, and Motzei Shabbos habits set the tone for the entire week - How v’tur doesn’t erase truth, but allows truth to be heard May we merit to carry the kedusha of Shabbos into Motzei Shabbos, and to begin each week with menuchas hanefesh, shalva, and bracha. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Motzei Shabbos is often the most fragile moment o… Motzei Shabbos is often the most fragile moment of the week — when the light of Shabbos fades and old patterns rush back in. In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn a deceptively simple avodah that can transform the entire week ahead: folding. Drawing from the Be’er Mayim Chaim, we learn that folding the tallis on Motzei Shabbos isn’t just a custom. It’s a spiritual practice. Just as a tallis is folded again and again until it rests properly, so too real shalom bayis is built through repeated acts of humility and restraint. We explore: - Why peace only enters a home after a person steps back from their “makom” - How letting go — especially when you’re right — creates true blessing - Why spilled wine, folded fabric, and Motzei Shabbos habits set the tone for the entire week - How v’tur doesn’t erase truth, but allows truth to be heard May we merit to carry the kedusha of Shabbos into Motzei Shabbos, and to begin each week with menuchas hanefesh, shalva, and bracha. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2239385240 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:38:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/vayechi-the-clarity-of-not-knowing 00:36:37 Rav Shlomo Katz no In Parashat Vayechi, Yaakov Avinu gathers his children for what feels like the ultimate “final download” — He’asfu… and I’ll tell you what will happen at the end of days. And then… it disappears. Nistalka mimenu haShechinah. In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn a short but life-shaping Torah from Even Shlomo: sometimes the deepest clarity isn’t prophecy at all. It’s the holy not knowing that opens a person into yearning, into tefillah, into real closeness. We speak about what a parent wants most for their children, why “knowing how it’ll all turn out” can quietly shut down the heart, and why the night, when you can’t see clearly, can bring out the deepest kind of sight: “וכל עין לך תצפה” — a life of yearning. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In Parashat Vayechi, Yaakov Avinu gathers his chi… In Parashat Vayechi, Yaakov Avinu gathers his children for what feels like the ultimate “final download” — He’asfu… and I’ll tell you what will happen at the end of days. And then… it disappears. Nistalka mimenu haShechinah. In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn a short but life-shaping Torah from Even Shlomo: sometimes the deepest clarity isn’t prophecy at all. It’s the holy not knowing that opens a person into yearning, into tefillah, into real closeness. We speak about what a parent wants most for their children, why “knowing how it’ll all turn out” can quietly shut down the heart, and why the night, when you can’t see clearly, can bring out the deepest kind of sight: “וכל עין לך תצפה” — a life of yearning. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2237624873 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:21:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/nourishing-our-childrens-soul 00:40:47 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore one of the most basic and most misunderstood foundations of parenting: love. Not love as a feeling we assume is obvious, and not love as a concept we think we’ve already mastered. But love as mazón la’nefesh, nourishment for a child’s soul. Drawing from Da Et Yeladecha, Rav Shlomo reframes love as an essential need, no different from food, clothing, or shelter. Just as a child cannot survive without physical nourishment, a child’s soul cannot grow without love that is given, expressed, and received. This shiur gently challenges the assumption that “they know I love them,” and invites us into a deeper, more honest avodah: learning how each child uniquely receives love, how missed nourishment affects the soul, and why this is something that must be learned, prayed over, and renewed again and again. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David exp… Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David explore one of the most basic and most misunderstood foundations of parenting: love. Not love as a feeling we assume is obvious, and not love as a concept we think we’ve already mastered. But love as mazón la’nefesh, nourishment for a child’s soul. Drawing from Da Et Yeladecha, Rav Shlomo reframes love as an essential need, no different from food, clothing, or shelter. Just as a child cannot survive without physical nourishment, a child’s soul cannot grow without love that is given, expressed, and received. This shiur gently challenges the assumption that “they know I love them,” and invites us into a deeper, more honest avodah: learning how each child uniquely receives love, how missed nourishment affects the soul, and why this is something that must be learned, prayed over, and renewed again and again. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2236719296 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:03:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-waves-of-our-soul 00:40:19 Rav Shlomo Katz no Waves are loud. Waves do big things. They rise higher and higher… and then they crash. And the chiddush is: that's exactly what Hashem praises. Not the person who “arrived,” but the person who keeps trying to rise מתוך געגועים והשתוקקות — even when it didn’t work yet. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn the difference between “success” in the Western world (goal-oriented) and success in avodas Hashem: not that I made it.... but that I didn’t give up. And how real yearning (“כי זה כמה נכסוף נכספתי”) can’t just be in the head. It has to move you, even a little, into action… because davening is called avodah for a reason. Along the way, we connect: - The wave that falls… and comes back again. - Aharon HaKohen’s pain, and why Hashem says: your ratzon is greater than their korbanos. - The koach of ratzon in Chazal (even when the full “result” didn’t happen the way you dreamed). - Looking at another Yid with רחמים: maybe they didn’t “fall” — maybe they just came down from a wave. May we merit a Shabbos of deeper waves, deeper hishtokekus, and to look at each other with those eyes that give a person strength to rise again, and this time: deeper, wiser, stronger. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Waves are loud. Waves do big things. They rise hi… Waves are loud. Waves do big things. They rise higher and higher… and then they crash. And the chiddush is: that's exactly what Hashem praises. Not the person who “arrived,” but the person who keeps trying to rise מתוך געגועים והשתוקקות — even when it didn’t work yet. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn the difference between “success” in the Western world (goal-oriented) and success in avodas Hashem: not that I made it.... but that I didn’t give up. And how real yearning (“כי זה כמה נכסוף נכספתי”) can’t just be in the head. It has to move you, even a little, into action… because davening is called avodah for a reason. Along the way, we connect: - The wave that falls… and comes back again. - Aharon HaKohen’s pain, and why Hashem says: your ratzon is greater than their korbanos. - The koach of ratzon in Chazal (even when the full “result” didn’t happen the way you dreamed). - Looking at another Yid with רחמים: maybe they didn’t “fall” — maybe they just came down from a wave. May we merit a Shabbos of deeper waves, deeper hishtokekus, and to look at each other with those eyes that give a person strength to rise again, and this time: deeper, wiser, stronger. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2236103516 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:27:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/11-when-i-call-out-abba-abba 00:44:56 Rav Shlomo Katz no Some of the deepest pain a Jewish mother feels is quiet: “I don’t daven like I used to.” Not because she doesn’t care, but because life is full. Kids. Home. Work. Mental load. A headspace that never fully settles. In this short, powerful shiur from the Biala Rebbe’s Mevaser Tov, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David reframe what “real davening” actually is: not only pages, not only a minyan, not only a siddur, but speaking to Hashem in the language of the heart. Even one simple cry — “Abba… Abba…” — can shake the heavens. We explore: - Why the Yetzer Hara convinces women their “simple prayers” don’t count - How Yehuda’s Vayigash elav teaches “Hashem-conscious” conversation - The Modzitzer teaching: the ideal tefillah for our generation is like a child who can only say “Abba” - The wild Midrash where one old woman’s simple request “outworks” an entire public fast If you’ve ever felt guilt about not davening “properly,” this episode is a breath of truth, and a return to what tefillah always was. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Some of the deepest pain a Jewish mother feels is… Some of the deepest pain a Jewish mother feels is quiet: “I don’t daven like I used to.” Not because she doesn’t care, but because life is full. Kids. Home. Work. Mental load. A headspace that never fully settles. In this short, powerful shiur from the Biala Rebbe’s Mevaser Tov, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David reframe what “real davening” actually is: not only pages, not only a minyan, not only a siddur, but speaking to Hashem in the language of the heart. Even one simple cry — “Abba… Abba…” — can shake the heavens. We explore: - Why the Yetzer Hara convinces women their “simple prayers” don’t count - How Yehuda’s Vayigash elav teaches “Hashem-conscious” conversation - The Modzitzer teaching: the ideal tefillah for our generation is like a child who can only say “Abba” - The wild Midrash where one old woman’s simple request “outworks” an entire public fast If you’ve ever felt guilt about not davening “properly,” this episode is a breath of truth, and a return to what tefillah always was. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2235613958 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:21:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/vayigash-who-are-the-kodesh-kodashim-jews 00:42:46 Rav Shlomo Katz no Parshat Vayigash is the moment the Ishbitzer says is the closest we can taste in this world to what it will feel like when Moshiach reveals himself. Because “Ani Yosef” isn’t just a plot twist. It’s the revelation that everything that looked like hester panim… everything that felt like an enemy… everything that seemed like punishment… was actually part of the process that “squeezed” a deeper YOU out of you. In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David dive into the Even Shlomo which opens a daring question: If not every Jew is always living on the level of kodesh… could it be that every Jew is still Kodesh Kodashim? We explore: - Why the Kodesh Kodashim is in Binyamin’s portion (not Yosef’s) - The difference between being “holy” vs being Holy of Holies - Why sinas chinam is uniquely incompatible with Kodesh Kodashim - Reb Carlebach's radical lens: the Ba’al Teshuva doesn’t just need the Mikdash. He builds it - What forgiveness looks like on the level of kodesh… versus kodesh kodashim, where the whole story dissolves ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Parshat Vayigash is the moment the Ishbitzer says… Parshat Vayigash is the moment the Ishbitzer says is the closest we can taste in this world to what it will feel like when Moshiach reveals himself. Because “Ani Yosef” isn’t just a plot twist. It’s the revelation that everything that looked like hester panim… everything that felt like an enemy… everything that seemed like punishment… was actually part of the process that “squeezed” a deeper YOU out of you. In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David dive into the Even Shlomo which opens a daring question: If not every Jew is always living on the level of kodesh… could it be that every Jew is still Kodesh Kodashim? We explore: - Why the Kodesh Kodashim is in Binyamin’s portion (not Yosef’s) - The difference between being “holy” vs being Holy of Holies - Why sinas chinam is uniquely incompatible with Kodesh Kodashim - Reb Carlebach's radical lens: the Ba’al Teshuva doesn’t just need the Mikdash. He builds it - What forgiveness looks like on the level of kodesh… versus kodesh kodashim, where the whole story dissolves ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2234169848 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:34:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/zot-chanukah-it-only-starts-now 00:25:41 Rav Shlomo Katz no Zot Chanukah is often treated as the end of Chanukah. But Chassidus teaches the opposite: this is where it finally begins. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore the hidden depth of Zot Chanukah through a striking Belzer custom: singing Mizmor L’Todah specifically on the final night of Chanukah. Why does gratitude wait until now? Why wasn’t it possible earlier? We uncover a powerful idea: for the first seven days of Chanukah, Am Yisrael was still unable to fully say “thank you.” They were impure, the Mizbeach wasn’t ready, the Beit HaMikdash itself wasn’t yet fit for korbanot. Everything was preparation. Only on Zot Chanukah, when the Mizbeach was finally completed and Klal Yisrael became pure, could everyone bring a Korban Todah. Thousands of pent-up thank-yous, from years of waiting, finally poured out in one day. Zot Chanukah became a national Yom Tov of gratitude. This teaching reframes the avodah of today: Not waiting for a perfect ending to say thank you. Not postponing gratitude until the picture is complete. Learning to give thanks as soon as it becomes possible. Zot Chanukah isn’t closure. It’s commitment. It’s the beginning of a year lived with awareness, humility, and gratitude. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Zot Chanukah is often treated as the end of Chanu… Zot Chanukah is often treated as the end of Chanukah. But Chassidus teaches the opposite: this is where it finally begins. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore the hidden depth of Zot Chanukah through a striking Belzer custom: singing Mizmor L’Todah specifically on the final night of Chanukah. Why does gratitude wait until now? Why wasn’t it possible earlier? We uncover a powerful idea: for the first seven days of Chanukah, Am Yisrael was still unable to fully say “thank you.” They were impure, the Mizbeach wasn’t ready, the Beit HaMikdash itself wasn’t yet fit for korbanot. Everything was preparation. Only on Zot Chanukah, when the Mizbeach was finally completed and Klal Yisrael became pure, could everyone bring a Korban Todah. Thousands of pent-up thank-yous, from years of waiting, finally poured out in one day. Zot Chanukah became a national Yom Tov of gratitude. This teaching reframes the avodah of today: Not waiting for a perfect ending to say thank you. Not postponing gratitude until the picture is complete. Learning to give thanks as soon as it becomes possible. Zot Chanukah isn’t closure. It’s commitment. It’s the beginning of a year lived with awareness, humility, and gratitude. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2229429362 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 09:18:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/chan1214 00:52:36 Rav Shlomo Katz no Chanukah is usually 30 minutes of candles… and then eight days of “okay, it’s Chanukah.” But what if the whole avodah is learning to notice what’s already happening? In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David learn a short but powerful piece from Rav Ginsburgh that flips the way we think about the “two miracles” of Chanukah: the military victory and the miracle of the oil. Both are above nature, but they’re not the same kind of miracle. The war was loud, dramatic, “split-the-sea” miraculous — and it came after Yidden cried out from below: Ribbono Shel Olam, save us. But the miracle of the oil is the opposite: it’s a miracle that, halachically speaking, wasn’t even necessary (tumah hutrah b’tzibbur). Hashem did it anyway, not because we demanded it, but because He chose to come close and say, “I’m here.” We explore the difference between miracles that break nature and miracles that quietly merge the supernatural into the natural — “התמזגות שקטה… שרק ניכרת בעיני המתבונן.” And we take it into real life: relationships, healing, growth, chinuch, the subtle turn of a child’s heart — the kind of “oil miracle” you only see if you slow down enough to look. And then Rav Ginsburgh lands it with a stunning remez: Chanukah is not only Chanu kaf-hei (we “rested” from war on the 25th) — it’s also Chana kaf-vav: Hashem (26) “parks” with us… without being invited, just to show His chibah, His delight in His people. This is Chanukah prep as a way of living: not waiting only for the loud salvations, but becoming a person of hisbonenus who can see the miracle of the oil inside your own life. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chanukah is usually 30 minutes of candles… and th… Chanukah is usually 30 minutes of candles… and then eight days of “okay, it’s Chanukah.” But what if the whole avodah is learning to notice what’s already happening? In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David learn a short but powerful piece from Rav Ginsburgh that flips the way we think about the “two miracles” of Chanukah: the military victory and the miracle of the oil. Both are above nature, but they’re not the same kind of miracle. The war was loud, dramatic, “split-the-sea” miraculous — and it came after Yidden cried out from below: Ribbono Shel Olam, save us. But the miracle of the oil is the opposite: it’s a miracle that, halachically speaking, wasn’t even necessary (tumah hutrah b’tzibbur). Hashem did it anyway, not because we demanded it, but because He chose to come close and say, “I’m here.” We explore the difference between miracles that break nature and miracles that quietly merge the supernatural into the natural — “התמזגות שקטה… שרק ניכרת בעיני המתבונן.” And we take it into real life: relationships, healing, growth, chinuch, the subtle turn of a child’s heart — the kind of “oil miracle” you only see if you slow down enough to look. And then Rav Ginsburgh lands it with a stunning remez: Chanukah is not only Chanu kaf-hei (we “rested” from war on the 25th) — it’s also Chana kaf-vav: Hashem (26) “parks” with us… without being invited, just to show His chibah, His delight in His people. This is Chanukah prep as a way of living: not waiting only for the loud salvations, but becoming a person of hisbonenus who can see the miracle of the oil inside your own life. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2228462837 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:31:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/do-you-have-passion-that-cant-be-ignored 00:33:43 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos we step back into the holy words of Yedid Nefesh and learn a line that is daring, almost chutzpadik, and yet it’s Torah-emes: “אל תתעלם” — Don’t ignore me. How can a Jew speak like that to the Ribbono Shel Olam? Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra learn that this isn’t entitlement — it’s relationship. Like a child speaking to a parent, when the longing is real and the yearning is true, a Jew has the right to say: Abba… please don’t hide. Please don’t turn away. We explore what it means to call ourselves “בן אהוב” — a beloved child — and why that only works if we can honestly say “נכספה”: I’ve actually longed for You. Not longing for “things to work out,” not longing for Hashem to serve me, but longing to be an eved Hashem, to live close, to want kedushah for real. Through Rav Biderman’s teaching, the “king’s palace” mashal, and a guarantee passed down through tzaddikim: passion is the ingredient that saves a person in this world, and even beyond. Not quick fixes. Not perfection. But an inner fire that keeps trying, keeps returning, keeps yearning. Together we explore: – The difference between wanting results and wanting Hashem – “Don’t ignore me” — when that’s holy, and when it’s just ego – Practical avodah: how to build real longing so your prayers becomes honest and alive May we be ambassadors of true passion — passion that leads to mindset, and mindset that leads to action. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos we step back int… In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos we step back into the holy words of Yedid Nefesh and learn a line that is daring, almost chutzpadik, and yet it’s Torah-emes: “אל תתעלם” — Don’t ignore me. How can a Jew speak like that to the Ribbono Shel Olam? Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra learn that this isn’t entitlement — it’s relationship. Like a child speaking to a parent, when the longing is real and the yearning is true, a Jew has the right to say: Abba… please don’t hide. Please don’t turn away. We explore what it means to call ourselves “בן אהוב” — a beloved child — and why that only works if we can honestly say “נכספה”: I’ve actually longed for You. Not longing for “things to work out,” not longing for Hashem to serve me, but longing to be an eved Hashem, to live close, to want kedushah for real. Through Rav Biderman’s teaching, the “king’s palace” mashal, and a guarantee passed down through tzaddikim: passion is the ingredient that saves a person in this world, and even beyond. Not quick fixes. Not perfection. But an inner fire that keeps trying, keeps returning, keeps yearning. Together we explore: – The difference between wanting results and wanting Hashem – “Don’t ignore me” — when that’s holy, and when it’s just ego – Practical avodah: how to build real longing so your prayers becomes honest and alive May we be ambassadors of true passion — passion that leads to mindset, and mindset that leads to action. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2227757735 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:08:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-pnimiyut-of-sheasani-kirtzono 00:55:28 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David go deep into one of the most misunderstood lines in a woman’s siddur: the bracha “She’asani Kirtzono” – “Who has made me according to His will.” From Yud Tes Kislev to the Baal Shem Tov’s chiddush of pnimiyut haTorah, Rav Shlomo explores the difference between “doing mitzvos” and actually giving Hashem nachas ruach. Why is it possible to keep all the rules and still miss what Hashem really wants? And why is it that women, so often exempt from certain obligations, are the ones most plugged into Hashem’s deeper will? Along the way, we speak about: - The gap between “I did my obligation” and “I brought Hashem joy” - When halachically “permitted” doesn’t mean it’s really Hashem’s will - How women naturally go above and beyond the letter of the law - Why so many people were never taught about “nachas” – only about “checklists” - A new, empowering way to understand “She’asani Kirtzono” as an identity, not an apology ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David go … Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David go deep into one of the most misunderstood lines in a woman’s siddur: the bracha “She’asani Kirtzono” – “Who has made me according to His will.” From Yud Tes Kislev to the Baal Shem Tov’s chiddush of pnimiyut haTorah, Rav Shlomo explores the difference between “doing mitzvos” and actually giving Hashem nachas ruach. Why is it possible to keep all the rules and still miss what Hashem really wants? And why is it that women, so often exempt from certain obligations, are the ones most plugged into Hashem’s deeper will? Along the way, we speak about: - The gap between “I did my obligation” and “I brought Hashem joy” - When halachically “permitted” doesn’t mean it’s really Hashem’s will - How women naturally go above and beyond the letter of the law - Why so many people were never taught about “nachas” – only about “checklists” - A new, empowering way to understand “She’asani Kirtzono” as an identity, not an apology ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2227202606 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:10:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/vayeshev-a-story-we-never-heard-before 00:42:17 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open parshat Vayeshev in a way most of us never heard growing up. Instead of a childish tale of jealous brothers and a flashy coat, we meet two kings of Am Yisrael – Yosef and Yehuda – and an underground story of sacrifice, responsibility, and teshuva. Drawing on Ishbitz, Zohar and Reb Shlomo Carlebach, Rav Shlomo explores the possibility that Yosef actually prayed to be the one who goes down to the exile of Egypt, taking the chains of slavery so his father and brothers wouldn’t have to. The brothers, for their part, are not cartoon villains, but holy tribes testing whether Yosef is truly one of them, and sending him off with tears and blessings. Yosef blesses Yehuda with the power of teshuva; Yehuda blesses Yosef with the strength to remain a tzaddik in exile – and both brachos come true. From this hidden story of two kings, Rav Shlomo speaks to our own lives: what it means to carry pain for our family and our people, to do the right thing even when we know we’ll still need to do teshuva, and to hold both kochos – not falling, and getting back up when we do. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David op… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open parshat Vayeshev in a way most of us never heard growing up. Instead of a childish tale of jealous brothers and a flashy coat, we meet two kings of Am Yisrael – Yosef and Yehuda – and an underground story of sacrifice, responsibility, and teshuva. Drawing on Ishbitz, Zohar and Reb Shlomo Carlebach, Rav Shlomo explores the possibility that Yosef actually prayed to be the one who goes down to the exile of Egypt, taking the chains of slavery so his father and brothers wouldn’t have to. The brothers, for their part, are not cartoon villains, but holy tribes testing whether Yosef is truly one of them, and sending him off with tears and blessings. Yosef blesses Yehuda with the power of teshuva; Yehuda blesses Yosef with the strength to remain a tzaddik in exile – and both brachos come true. From this hidden story of two kings, Rav Shlomo speaks to our own lives: what it means to carry pain for our family and our people, to do the right thing even when we know we’ll still need to do teshuva, and to hold both kochos – not falling, and getting back up when we do. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2223714329 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:54:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/when-you-let-go-you-let-in-destiny 00:46:55 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s shiur in The Power of Women’s Prayers, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David go deep into one of the quiet superpowers of a Jewish woman: vatranut – the ability to let go, to give in, to choose the bigger picture over being “right.” Drawing from the Biala Rebbe and the life of Rachel Imeinu, Rav Shlomo explores what really happened the night Rachel gave the signs to Leah, what it means to give up not just comfort but your entire imagined future, and how that mysterious choice planted a spiritual DNA in every Jewish woman until today. Why do women keep saying “yes” when they could so easily say “I’ve done enough”? Why do they bring more children into the world than the bare halachic minimum? Why do they keep cooking, caring, holding families together long after anyone would say they’re “yotzei”? In this shiur we learn how those daily acts of letting things slide, forgiving, giving way, and going beyond the letter of the law become the very reason our tefillos break through the locked gates of heaven and why Chazal say: “In the merit of righteous women we were redeemed – and will be redeemed again.” A shiur of chizuk, validation, and gentle challenge for every woman who’s ever wondered if anyone really sees what she gives up. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this week’s shiur in The Power of Women’s Pray… In this week’s shiur in The Power of Women’s Prayers, Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David go deep into one of the quiet superpowers of a Jewish woman: vatranut – the ability to let go, to give in, to choose the bigger picture over being “right.” Drawing from the Biala Rebbe and the life of Rachel Imeinu, Rav Shlomo explores what really happened the night Rachel gave the signs to Leah, what it means to give up not just comfort but your entire imagined future, and how that mysterious choice planted a spiritual DNA in every Jewish woman until today. Why do women keep saying “yes” when they could so easily say “I’ve done enough”? Why do they bring more children into the world than the bare halachic minimum? Why do they keep cooking, caring, holding families together long after anyone would say they’re “yotzei”? In this shiur we learn how those daily acts of letting things slide, forgiving, giving way, and going beyond the letter of the law become the very reason our tefillos break through the locked gates of heaven and why Chazal say: “In the merit of righteous women we were redeemed – and will be redeemed again.” A shiur of chizuk, validation, and gentle challenge for every woman who’s ever wondered if anyone really sees what she gives up. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2223150542 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:47:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/vayishlach-the-essential-state-of-loneliness 00:45:08 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s Even Shlomo on the Parsha, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevre of Shirat David walk with Yaakov into the darkest, most misunderstood place in the human heart – loneliness. “ויבשר יעקב לבדו" – Yaakov was left alone.” Reb Shlomo reads this night of wrestling not as a tragedy, but as the moment Yaakov’s deepest self is revealed on the night he receives the name Yisrael and gives every Jew the strength to stand alone until the dawn of Geulah. Rav Shlomo Katz unpacks: - The difference between crushing loneliness and a holy state of being levado - How the revelation of your soul is really “finding out what Hashem had in mind when He created you” - Why you were never meant to be an “identical bagel” in shul – and how to discover the one shlichus no one else can do - The Tzanzer Rebbe’s radical teaching that the thing you most need in life cannot be written black-on-white in the Torah, so that you’ll have to seek it directly from Hashem -Why real hisbodedus is not a mental-health “add-on,” but the place where Vayivaser Yaakov Levado becomes real in our own lives For anyone who feels out of place, unseen, or “too different,” this shiur is a lifeline: a Torah that says your essential loneliness isn’t a mistake – it may be the only place your true name can be revealed. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this week’s Even Shlomo on the Parsha, Rav Shl… In this week’s Even Shlomo on the Parsha, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevre of Shirat David walk with Yaakov into the darkest, most misunderstood place in the human heart – loneliness. “ויבשר יעקב לבדו" – Yaakov was left alone.” Reb Shlomo reads this night of wrestling not as a tragedy, but as the moment Yaakov’s deepest self is revealed on the night he receives the name Yisrael and gives every Jew the strength to stand alone until the dawn of Geulah. Rav Shlomo Katz unpacks: - The difference between crushing loneliness and a holy state of being levado - How the revelation of your soul is really “finding out what Hashem had in mind when He created you” - Why you were never meant to be an “identical bagel” in shul – and how to discover the one shlichus no one else can do - The Tzanzer Rebbe’s radical teaching that the thing you most need in life cannot be written black-on-white in the Torah, so that you’ll have to seek it directly from Hashem -Why real hisbodedus is not a mental-health “add-on,” but the place where Vayivaser Yaakov Levado becomes real in our own lives For anyone who feels out of place, unseen, or “too different,” this shiur is a lifeline: a Torah that says your essential loneliness isn’t a mistake – it may be the only place your true name can be revealed. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2221900973 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:40:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/beit-hamikdash-light-vs-chanukah-light-chanukah-prep 00:40:44 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this Chanukah prep shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn a piece from Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh, based on a sicha of the Lubavitcher Rebbe from 5714 (1954), contrasting two very different kinds of light: the light of the Menorah in the Beit HaMikdash and the light of our little Chanukah flames today. The Menorah of the Mikdash shone in a time of shleimut – when the Shechinah was revealed, when life in Am Yisrael was “hakol sababa,” full and bright. Seven branches, lit in broad daylight, from inside the Beit HaMikdash outwards – a light of harmony, order, and holy routine. Chanukah light is born somewhere else entirely. It comes out of war on the Jewish soul, from thick darkness, from galut that still hasn’t ended. One small candle at the doorway, after night has already fallen, insisting on shining. In this shiur we learn how Ner Chanukah reveals the eitan sheba’neshama – the indestructible point inside every Jew that often only wakes up when something is missing, when the heart is breaking. Together we explore why our generation is so deeply connected to Chanukah light, how “seven” (Beit HaMikdash) becomes “eight” (me’al ha’teva), why the oil of Chanukah is the sod of Torah the Baal Shem Tov wanted to bring to every Jew, and how a single “lonely candle” at your doorway can become the beginning of vayehi boker – a new morning of geulah. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this Chanukah prep shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and … In this Chanukah prep shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn a piece from Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh, based on a sicha of the Lubavitcher Rebbe from 5714 (1954), contrasting two very different kinds of light: the light of the Menorah in the Beit HaMikdash and the light of our little Chanukah flames today. The Menorah of the Mikdash shone in a time of shleimut – when the Shechinah was revealed, when life in Am Yisrael was “hakol sababa,” full and bright. Seven branches, lit in broad daylight, from inside the Beit HaMikdash outwards – a light of harmony, order, and holy routine. Chanukah light is born somewhere else entirely. It comes out of war on the Jewish soul, from thick darkness, from galut that still hasn’t ended. One small candle at the doorway, after night has already fallen, insisting on shining. In this shiur we learn how Ner Chanukah reveals the eitan sheba’neshama – the indestructible point inside every Jew that often only wakes up when something is missing, when the heart is breaking. Together we explore why our generation is so deeply connected to Chanukah light, how “seven” (Beit HaMikdash) becomes “eight” (me’al ha’teva), why the oil of Chanukah is the sod of Torah the Baal Shem Tov wanted to bring to every Jew, and how a single “lonely candle” at your doorway can become the beginning of vayehi boker – a new morning of geulah. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2221433162 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:11:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/experiencing-our-children-as-souls 00:53:47 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s Know Your Children, we take a courageous, very triggering step inward: Can I look at my child not only as “my kid,” but as a neshamah a soul that may even be higher than mine? Building on our work about friendship and authority, Rav Shlomo Katz opens the inner story: our children are not our property, not our projects, and not our therapy. On the level of guf (body), we are the parents, we pay the bills, we set the rules. But on the level of neshamah, we are standing in front of a piece of Hashem that may have been here before us, in different gilgulim, in different roles. Together we learn: - The difference between “guf perception” (I’m the parent, you’re the child) and “neshamah perception” (two souls meeting in this gilgul). - Why our children are absolutely included in “ואהבת לרעך כמוך”—and what it means to love them as “re’a,” not just as responsibility. - How seeing a child as a neshamah changes the tone of discipline without erasing clear hierarchy and boundaries. - Why cycles of blame (on our parents, and on ourselves) don’t heal—and how Da et Yeladecha really begins with da et neshamatam. - A gentler way to daven for our kids: not “fix them,” but “help me see the soul You trusted me with.” Practical takeaways: - Before reacting, pause for one breath and whisper: “Li yesh neshamah, v’leyaldi yesh neshamah.” Let that shape your tone. - In hard moments (bedtime, screens, school), ask: “If I were talking to a neshamah right now, not just behavior, how would I speak?” - Once a day, look at each child for 10–15 seconds with no agenda—just “noticing the soul”—and only then say your message. - When old pain with your own parents surfaces, name it, but don’t camp in blame; use it as fuel to open your heart wider to your children. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this week’s Know Your Children, we take a cour… In this week’s Know Your Children, we take a courageous, very triggering step inward: Can I look at my child not only as “my kid,” but as a neshamah a soul that may even be higher than mine? Building on our work about friendship and authority, Rav Shlomo Katz opens the inner story: our children are not our property, not our projects, and not our therapy. On the level of guf (body), we are the parents, we pay the bills, we set the rules. But on the level of neshamah, we are standing in front of a piece of Hashem that may have been here before us, in different gilgulim, in different roles. Together we learn: - The difference between “guf perception” (I’m the parent, you’re the child) and “neshamah perception” (two souls meeting in this gilgul). - Why our children are absolutely included in “ואהבת לרעך כמוך”—and what it means to love them as “re’a,” not just as responsibility. - How seeing a child as a neshamah changes the tone of discipline without erasing clear hierarchy and boundaries. - Why cycles of blame (on our parents, and on ourselves) don’t heal—and how Da et Yeladecha really begins with da et neshamatam. - A gentler way to daven for our kids: not “fix them,” but “help me see the soul You trusted me with.” Practical takeaways: - Before reacting, pause for one breath and whisper: “Li yesh neshamah, v’leyaldi yesh neshamah.” Let that shape your tone. - In hard moments (bedtime, screens, school), ask: “If I were talking to a neshamah right now, not just behavior, how would I speak?” - Once a day, look at each child for 10–15 seconds with no agenda—just “noticing the soul”—and only then say your message. - When old pain with your own parents surfaces, name it, but don’t camp in blame; use it as fuel to open your heart wider to your children. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2220417296 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:14:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/we-are-infinitely-stronger-than-we-think-we-are 00:45:52 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos we return to Yedid Nefesh and the words: “ירוץ עבדך כמו איל – May Your servant run like a deer.” Chazal tell us: “לעולם ירוץ אדם לדבר הלכה אפילו בשבת – a person should run to a dvar halacha even on Shabbos,” and yet the pasuk they bring says “אחרי ה’ ילכו – they will walk after Hashem.” So are we meant to walk… or to run? With the help of the Chidushei HaRim, the Sochatchover Rebbe, the Klausenberger Rebbe, and the Piaseczna, we learn that inside every Jew lives a world of hidden kochos that usually stay asleep. A frail man who can’t carry a sefer suddenly lifts stones heavier than his own body in the camps. A mother flips a car to save her children. A Yid standing in a tunnel during a siren somehow stays calm for his wife and baby. In moments of danger, we discover that what we thought was “my limit” was often just a story. The Torah of this shiur is simple and devastatingly hopeful: those kochos were always there. They’re not “emergency powers” Hashem hands us only in crisis; they are part of who we are, usually operating at a tiny percentage. The avodah is to live with the awareness of sha’as sakana — spiritual and emotional — without waiting for another October 7th, another breakdown at home, another fire to wake us up. Practically, we speak about: Why “I’ll do whatever I can” is often a lie we tell ourselves, and how to start discovering what we actually can do. How to feel the urgency of lanus min ha’aveirah – to run from aveirah and toward mitzvah – without needing a catastrophe. Everyday examples of hidden strength: putting the phone away for five minutes, not snapping at our spouse or children, taking one small step toward kedushah even when we feel totally drained. We are infinitely stronger than we think we are. Every step we run toward what really matters brings the Ribbono Shel Olam immeasurable nachas and pulls the geulah closer – not just bimheira b’yameinu, but teikef u’miyad mamash. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos we return to Yed… In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos we return to Yedid Nefesh and the words: “ירוץ עבדך כמו איל – May Your servant run like a deer.” Chazal tell us: “לעולם ירוץ אדם לדבר הלכה אפילו בשבת – a person should run to a dvar halacha even on Shabbos,” and yet the pasuk they bring says “אחרי ה’ ילכו – they will walk after Hashem.” So are we meant to walk… or to run? With the help of the Chidushei HaRim, the Sochatchover Rebbe, the Klausenberger Rebbe, and the Piaseczna, we learn that inside every Jew lives a world of hidden kochos that usually stay asleep. A frail man who can’t carry a sefer suddenly lifts stones heavier than his own body in the camps. A mother flips a car to save her children. A Yid standing in a tunnel during a siren somehow stays calm for his wife and baby. In moments of danger, we discover that what we thought was “my limit” was often just a story. The Torah of this shiur is simple and devastatingly hopeful: those kochos were always there. They’re not “emergency powers” Hashem hands us only in crisis; they are part of who we are, usually operating at a tiny percentage. The avodah is to live with the awareness of sha’as sakana — spiritual and emotional — without waiting for another October 7th, another breakdown at home, another fire to wake us up. Practically, we speak about: Why “I’ll do whatever I can” is often a lie we tell ourselves, and how to start discovering what we actually can do. How to feel the urgency of lanus min ha’aveirah – to run from aveirah and toward mitzvah – without needing a catastrophe. Everyday examples of hidden strength: putting the phone away for five minutes, not snapping at our spouse or children, taking one small step toward kedushah even when we feel totally drained. We are infinitely stronger than we think we are. Every step we run toward what really matters brings the Ribbono Shel Olam immeasurable nachas and pulls the geulah closer – not just bimheira b’yameinu, but teikef u’miyad mamash. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2220097295 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:18:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/how-do-i-know-what-hashem-wants 00:47:28 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David go straight into one of the biggest questions in avodas Hashem: How do I actually know what Hashem wants from me? Building on the Biala Rebbe’s Torah about tefilas nashim, we revisit the difference between time-bound mitzvos and those that aren’t, and what it means that women are p’turot from so many mitzvos aseh shehazman grama, yet so often choose to do far more than they’re technically obligated to. Through the story of Reb Pinchas ben Yair and the river, the Maharsha, and the Baal Shem Tov, Rav Shlomo opens up a powerful secret: there is something uniquely precious about mitzvos done from ratzon and bechira, not just from “I have to.” Along the way we touch on Women of the Wall, “equality” vs. ratzon Hashem, and what happens when we start asking not “What do I want Judaism to look like?” but “What did Hashem already tell me He wants, through the Torah?” This shiur is a deep, nuanced hug to women who feel pulled to do more, and a gentle reminder that the way Hashem created you, your instinct to give beyond obligation, is already one of the clearest places His ratzon is shining in the world. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David go … Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David go straight into one of the biggest questions in avodas Hashem: How do I actually know what Hashem wants from me? Building on the Biala Rebbe’s Torah about tefilas nashim, we revisit the difference between time-bound mitzvos and those that aren’t, and what it means that women are p’turot from so many mitzvos aseh shehazman grama, yet so often choose to do far more than they’re technically obligated to. Through the story of Reb Pinchas ben Yair and the river, the Maharsha, and the Baal Shem Tov, Rav Shlomo opens up a powerful secret: there is something uniquely precious about mitzvos done from ratzon and bechira, not just from “I have to.” Along the way we touch on Women of the Wall, “equality” vs. ratzon Hashem, and what happens when we start asking not “What do I want Judaism to look like?” but “What did Hashem already tell me He wants, through the Torah?” This shiur is a deep, nuanced hug to women who feel pulled to do more, and a gentle reminder that the way Hashem created you, your instinct to give beyond obligation, is already one of the clearest places His ratzon is shining in the world. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2219211851 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:28:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/es1126 00:56:20 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s Even Shlomo on the Parsha, Rav Shlomo Katz learns a Beis Yaakov from Ishbitz on Yaakov Avinu’s first steps out into galus, and quietly rewrites our whole definition of “success.” We follow Yaakov as he leaves Be’er Sheva and discovers that when you’re searching for Hashem, every step on the way already fills you, unlike the Western model where nothing “counts” until you close the deal, get the money, or hit the goal. Rav Shlomo contrasts wanting money with longing for Hashem, shows how Shabbos and Matan Torah are tasted before they arrive, and opens up “ישמח לב מבקשי ה׳” as a blueprint for a different life: one where holy longing itself is already dveikus. Along the way we touch longing for a soulmate, Messianic fear, Zionism, and why, if your spiritual search just makes you angrier, you might be searching for the wrong thing altogether. This is a shiur for anyone burnt out on outcome-chasing who still feels a stubborn hunger for emes, for Geulah, and for a life where the journey with Hashem is not a consolation prize — it’s the point. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this week’s Even Shlomo on the Parsha, Rav Shl… In this week’s Even Shlomo on the Parsha, Rav Shlomo Katz learns a Beis Yaakov from Ishbitz on Yaakov Avinu’s first steps out into galus, and quietly rewrites our whole definition of “success.” We follow Yaakov as he leaves Be’er Sheva and discovers that when you’re searching for Hashem, every step on the way already fills you, unlike the Western model where nothing “counts” until you close the deal, get the money, or hit the goal. Rav Shlomo contrasts wanting money with longing for Hashem, shows how Shabbos and Matan Torah are tasted before they arrive, and opens up “ישמח לב מבקשי ה׳” as a blueprint for a different life: one where holy longing itself is already dveikus. Along the way we touch longing for a soulmate, Messianic fear, Zionism, and why, if your spiritual search just makes you angrier, you might be searching for the wrong thing altogether. This is a shiur for anyone burnt out on outcome-chasing who still feels a stubborn hunger for emes, for Geulah, and for a life where the journey with Hashem is not a consolation prize — it’s the point. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2217979793 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:39:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/dont-let-damaging-thoughts-break-you 00:38:56 Rav Shlomo Katz no This week, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David continue the letter from Reb Usher which deals with one of the most painful questions in real avodas Hashem: Why do the dirtiest, most damaging thoughts show up precisely in our holiest moments – during davening, on Yom Kippur, when we finally feel like we’re showing up? Instead of letting those thoughts “prove” that we’re garbage, Reb Usher flips the script. He teaches that these intrusive machshavos are not a verdict on who we are – they’re a wake-up call to who we aren’t without Hashem, and an invitation to deeper bitul and compassion instead of toxic shame and self-loathing. Rav Shlomo walks us through: - Why the worst thoughts so often attack us in shul, during Shemoneh Esrei, or in moments of kedusha - The dangerous lie that “if I’m still thinking this, it must be the real me” - How Reb Usher reads “don’t let it break you” – let your heart crack open to Hashem, but don’t shatter as a person - The difference between healthy shiflus and the cycle of shame that actually feeds addiction - What this all means for a generation raised on TikTok, over-exposure, and impossible expectations - Why the Ba'al Teshuva has an advantage over someone who is Frum from Birth when these thoughts attack For anyone who’s ever walked out of davening feeling like, “If people knew what was in my head…”, this shiur is a lifeline. Don’t let damaging thoughts define you. Let them become the place where you discover how deeply Hashem is holding you, every second. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t This week, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shir… This week, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David continue the letter from Reb Usher which deals with one of the most painful questions in real avodas Hashem: Why do the dirtiest, most damaging thoughts show up precisely in our holiest moments – during davening, on Yom Kippur, when we finally feel like we’re showing up? Instead of letting those thoughts “prove” that we’re garbage, Reb Usher flips the script. He teaches that these intrusive machshavos are not a verdict on who we are – they’re a wake-up call to who we aren’t without Hashem, and an invitation to deeper bitul and compassion instead of toxic shame and self-loathing. Rav Shlomo walks us through: - Why the worst thoughts so often attack us in shul, during Shemoneh Esrei, or in moments of kedusha - The dangerous lie that “if I’m still thinking this, it must be the real me” - How Reb Usher reads “don’t let it break you” – let your heart crack open to Hashem, but don’t shatter as a person - The difference between healthy shiflus and the cycle of shame that actually feeds addiction - What this all means for a generation raised on TikTok, over-exposure, and impossible expectations - Why the Ba'al Teshuva has an advantage over someone who is Frum from Birth when these thoughts attack For anyone who’s ever walked out of davening feeling like, “If people knew what was in my head…”, this shiur is a lifeline. Don’t let damaging thoughts define you. Let them become the place where you discover how deeply Hashem is holding you, every second. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2216477087 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:49:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/when-nothing-adds-up-everything-opens-up 00:27:34 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn that there’s a difference between believing in Hashem and leaning on Hashem. It’s one thing to say “I have emunah.” It’s something else entirely to make the Ribbono shel Olam your mish’enet – the crutch you actually put your weight on when nothing in your life logically adds up. Through a piercing Midrash about a wanderer who calls himself “ben beiso shel melech” and the fiery Torah of the Piaseczna Rebbe from inside the Warsaw Ghetto, we hear that it’s not such a chochmah to believe when you can still see a plan. The avodah of a Yid is to say: “In my mind there is no way out. And still, Hineni – I lean on You.” That kind of bitachon, says the Rebbe, doesn’t block the shefa – it pulls the yeshuah closer. This week’s kabbalas Shabbos work is simple and radical: find one place where you’re done trying to force a natural solution, and instead of spiraling, whisper: “Hashem, You’re my mish’enet. I’m putting my weight on You here.” When nothing adds up, that’s often where the deepest opening begins. In memory of שלמה ליב בן רפאל גדליה ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos Rav Shlomo Katz … In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn that there’s a difference between believing in Hashem and leaning on Hashem. It’s one thing to say “I have emunah.” It’s something else entirely to make the Ribbono shel Olam your mish’enet – the crutch you actually put your weight on when nothing in your life logically adds up. Through a piercing Midrash about a wanderer who calls himself “ben beiso shel melech” and the fiery Torah of the Piaseczna Rebbe from inside the Warsaw Ghetto, we hear that it’s not such a chochmah to believe when you can still see a plan. The avodah of a Yid is to say: “In my mind there is no way out. And still, Hineni – I lean on You.” That kind of bitachon, says the Rebbe, doesn’t block the shefa – it pulls the yeshuah closer. This week’s kabbalas Shabbos work is simple and radical: find one place where you’re done trying to force a natural solution, and instead of spiraling, whisper: “Hashem, You’re my mish’enet. I’m putting my weight on You here.” When nothing adds up, that’s often where the deepest opening begins. In memory of שלמה ליב בן רפאל גדליה ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2215773284 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:02:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/a-womans-candle-stays-lit-throughout-the-night 00:53:29 Rav Shlomo Katz no A Woman's Candle Stays Lit Throughout the Night by Rav Shlomo Katz A Woman's Candle Stays Lit Throughout the Night b… A Woman's Candle Stays Lit Throughout the Night by Rav Shlomo Katz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2215203296 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:56:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/toldot-things-dont-have-to-take-so-long 00:46:50 Rav Shlomo Katz no Toldot | Things Don’t Have To Take So Long by Rav Shlomo Katz Toldot | Things Don’t Have To Take So Long by Rav… Toldot | Things Don’t Have To Take So Long by Rav Shlomo Katz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2213954105 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:41:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-shechinah-is-in-exile-dont-freak-out 00:34:36 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn a fierce, grounding letter from Reb Usher Freund: why the most confusing thoughts show up specifically in the holiest moments, and how that’s not a failure but a signal. From the Kohen Gadol’s risk in the Kodesh HaKodashim to David HaMelech’s “beheimos hayisi imach,” we’re taught to stop panicking, return to bitul, and let those thoughts flip into emunah peshutah. Galus HaShechinah isn’t abstract. It’s the ache of not feeling seen - in tefillah, in marriage, in self. The work is to notice, name, and tether the mind back to “Imach,” and to cry over the right things. Topics include: - Why “bad thoughts at the wrong time” often mean you’re close to a real aliyah - Bitul vs. despair: what ayin is and isn’t - Yom Kippur inside you: more kedushah = more vulnerability = more opportunity - Galus HaShechinah in everyday life: not being seen, and how to daven from there - Practical tools to reframe, not repress, and to turn panic into presence ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David le… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn a fierce, grounding letter from Reb Usher Freund: why the most confusing thoughts show up specifically in the holiest moments, and how that’s not a failure but a signal. From the Kohen Gadol’s risk in the Kodesh HaKodashim to David HaMelech’s “beheimos hayisi imach,” we’re taught to stop panicking, return to bitul, and let those thoughts flip into emunah peshutah. Galus HaShechinah isn’t abstract. It’s the ache of not feeling seen - in tefillah, in marriage, in self. The work is to notice, name, and tether the mind back to “Imach,” and to cry over the right things. Topics include: - Why “bad thoughts at the wrong time” often mean you’re close to a real aliyah - Bitul vs. despair: what ayin is and isn’t - Yom Kippur inside you: more kedushah = more vulnerability = more opportunity - Galus HaShechinah in everyday life: not being seen, and how to daven from there - Practical tools to reframe, not repress, and to turn panic into presence ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2213464124 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/harmonious-authority 00:49:04 Rav Shlomo Katz no This week we face the question every home is asking: how do we hold yedidut (friendship) and mashma’ut (discipline) together—without losing either? Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David learn that Chazal’s path isn’t “buddy” parenting, and it isn’t cold control. It’s a 50/50 coin: authority on one side, friendship on the other—flipped together by love. The Chafetz Chaim’s home modeled chaverut with clear chinuch; the Rambam’s Ve’ahavta l’rei’acha kamocha applies inside our doorway, too—yes, even toward our children. Together we learn: - Why “just friendship” isn’t a Jewish home, and “just authority” breaks the funnel (kesher nafshi) that lets Torah and values actually land. - How to keep vision and boundaries without the belt, or the burnout. - The daily avodah of seeing a neshamah, not a project: curiosity first, guidance second. - Yosef’s middah as a parenting model: chesed and gevurah operating simultaneously. - A practical liturgy for parents: entering a moment of conflict with “הנני מקבל עלי מצות עשה של ואהבת לרעך כמוך.” Practical takeaways: - Two-step before feedback: 1) Reflect what you heard (friend), 2) State the boundary and consequence calmly (parent). - Name the coin: Say it out loud—“I love you as my yedid, and I’m setting this boundary as your parent.” - One clear house rule: Choose one “non-crossable line” this week; post it, keep it with warmth. - Daily 30-second kavanah: Before big talks, whisper the Ve’ahavta line above. - Measure the funnel: If your words aren’t landing, build kesher first, teach second. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t This week we face the question every home is aski… This week we face the question every home is asking: how do we hold yedidut (friendship) and mashma’ut (discipline) together—without losing either? Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David learn that Chazal’s path isn’t “buddy” parenting, and it isn’t cold control. It’s a 50/50 coin: authority on one side, friendship on the other—flipped together by love. The Chafetz Chaim’s home modeled chaverut with clear chinuch; the Rambam’s Ve’ahavta l’rei’acha kamocha applies inside our doorway, too—yes, even toward our children. Together we learn: - Why “just friendship” isn’t a Jewish home, and “just authority” breaks the funnel (kesher nafshi) that lets Torah and values actually land. - How to keep vision and boundaries without the belt, or the burnout. - The daily avodah of seeing a neshamah, not a project: curiosity first, guidance second. - Yosef’s middah as a parenting model: chesed and gevurah operating simultaneously. - A practical liturgy for parents: entering a moment of conflict with “הנני מקבל עלי מצות עשה של ואהבת לרעך כמוך.” Practical takeaways: - Two-step before feedback: 1) Reflect what you heard (friend), 2) State the boundary and consequence calmly (parent). - Name the coin: Say it out loud—“I love you as my yedid, and I’m setting this boundary as your parent.” - One clear house rule: Choose one “non-crossable line” this week; post it, keep it with warmth. - Daily 30-second kavanah: Before big talks, whisper the Ve’ahavta line above. - Measure the funnel: If your words aren’t landing, build kesher first, teach second. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2212427375 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:17:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-deepest-consolation-one-can-have-during-affliction 00:21:36 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos we linger in Mizmor L’David and reach the line that so many of us recite without understanding: שבטך ומשענתך המה ינחמוני “Shivtecha u’Mishantecha, hema yenachamuni.” How can a shevet (rod/whip) possibly console? Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevre of Shirat David learn that what feels like the blow often becomes the very mish’enet (staff) we lean on later. We hear a searing, hope-filled story from the recent wedding of Rachel Goldberg and Aminadav Rotenberg where 11 children who buried a parent danced to מלך ממית ומחיה ומצמיח ישועה “Melech meimis u’mechayeh… u’matzmiach yeshuah,” and we meet the Shatzer Rav’s teaching that even when the world goes dark, Hashem is still sprouting salvation from within it. Together we explore: – Rod → Staff: training our eyes to notice how past “patches” became future supports. – When to speak, when to hold: why this isn’t a vort for a shivah house—it’s an inner avodah for Shalosh Seudos. – Practical kabbalah for this week: name one place you’re fighting reality and choose, just for seven days, to lean on it with emunah. May we taste the nechama that comes when the Shepherd’s rod becomes our staff, and may new yeshuos quietly begin to sprout. — For more shiurim and music from Rav Shlomo Katz: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join the WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos we linger in Miz… In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos we linger in Mizmor L’David and reach the line that so many of us recite without understanding: שבטך ומשענתך המה ינחמוני “Shivtecha u’Mishantecha, hema yenachamuni.” How can a shevet (rod/whip) possibly console? Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevre of Shirat David learn that what feels like the blow often becomes the very mish’enet (staff) we lean on later. We hear a searing, hope-filled story from the recent wedding of Rachel Goldberg and Aminadav Rotenberg where 11 children who buried a parent danced to מלך ממית ומחיה ומצמיח ישועה “Melech meimis u’mechayeh… u’matzmiach yeshuah,” and we meet the Shatzer Rav’s teaching that even when the world goes dark, Hashem is still sprouting salvation from within it. Together we explore: – Rod → Staff: training our eyes to notice how past “patches” became future supports. – When to speak, when to hold: why this isn’t a vort for a shivah house—it’s an inner avodah for Shalosh Seudos. – Practical kabbalah for this week: name one place you’re fighting reality and choose, just for seven days, to lean on it with emunah. May we taste the nechama that comes when the Shepherd’s rod becomes our staff, and may new yeshuos quietly begin to sprout. — For more shiurim and music from Rav Shlomo Katz: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join the WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2211762188 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:47:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-rebbes-who-would-only-daven-if-there-was-a-womens-section 00:42:00 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David open a living doorway into תְּפִלַּת נָשִׁים (women’s prayer) and why holy masters refused to daven without a women’s section. With the Biale Rebbe, the Sar Shalom of Belz, and Reb Aharon of Belz, we hear a simple, searing standard: if the gates of prayer feel closed, we must lean on the gates of tears, which never close. And whose tears flow most readily? “נָשִׁים דִּמְעָתָן מְצוּיָה” (women’s tears are near at hand). We revisit רִבְקָה אִמֵּנוּ (Rivka Imeinu), רָחֵל אִמֵּנוּ (Rachel Imeinu) and חַנָּה (Chana)—the mothers whose inner voice and holy tears became the blueprint of the foundations of prayer. And we learn why certain tzaddikim delayed inaugurations, paused before the amud, or spoke first to the women on Yom Kippur night: because women's prayer lifts the room and with it, all of Am Yisrael. What you’ll hear: - Sha’arei tefillah / sha’arei dim’ah (שְׁעָרֵי תְּפִלָּה / שַׁעֲרֵי דִמְעָה): when words stall, tears open - Stories of Belz & Biale: no ezrat nashim (עזרת נשים)? no davening - Koach ha-havchana (כֹּחַ הַהַבְחָנָה — holy discernment) → targeted tefillah (תפילה) - Chana as the source-text for sidrei tefillah (סדרי תפילה) - How women’s kol (קול — voice) and dim’ah (דמעה — tears) raise the tefillot of the whole tzibbur ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David ope… Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David open a living doorway into תְּפִלַּת נָשִׁים (women’s prayer) and why holy masters refused to daven without a women’s section. With the Biale Rebbe, the Sar Shalom of Belz, and Reb Aharon of Belz, we hear a simple, searing standard: if the gates of prayer feel closed, we must lean on the gates of tears, which never close. And whose tears flow most readily? “נָשִׁים דִּמְעָתָן מְצוּיָה” (women’s tears are near at hand). We revisit רִבְקָה אִמֵּנוּ (Rivka Imeinu), רָחֵל אִמֵּנוּ (Rachel Imeinu) and חַנָּה (Chana)—the mothers whose inner voice and holy tears became the blueprint of the foundations of prayer. And we learn why certain tzaddikim delayed inaugurations, paused before the amud, or spoke first to the women on Yom Kippur night: because women's prayer lifts the room and with it, all of Am Yisrael. What you’ll hear: - Sha’arei tefillah / sha’arei dim’ah (שְׁעָרֵי תְּפִלָּה / שַׁעֲרֵי דִמְעָה): when words stall, tears open - Stories of Belz & Biale: no ezrat nashim (עזרת נשים)? no davening - Koach ha-havchana (כֹּחַ הַהַבְחָנָה — holy discernment) → targeted tefillah (תפילה) - Chana as the source-text for sidrei tefillah (סדרי תפילה) - How women’s kol (קול — voice) and dim’ah (דמעה — tears) raise the tefillot of the whole tzibbur ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2211312266 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:48:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/discovering-that-which-is-special-chayei-sara 00:56:49 Rav Shlomo Katz no Chayei Sara is the world after the Akeidah: how Avraham and Yitzchak walked back into life with new eyes, and how we’re meant to daven with those eyes today. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevre of Shirat David learn a short, potent piece from Reb Carlebach's Even Shlomo about מיחדות—that inner point of “what’s special” inside every Jew—and why Yitzchak and Rivka’s shidduch had to be more than “compatible”; it had to be "special meets special." From Eliezer’s test at the well, to zeh Keili v’anveihu (a personal, beautiful connection to Hashem), to the way Yom Kippur → Sukkah → Simchas Torah reconnects us to that inner point, we map how to find our word in tefillah, our portion in Torah, and our way back when we’ve gone external. What you’ll hear - Why after the Akeidah, ordinary compatibility isn’t enough - How to help our generation by linking Torah to each person’s unique nekudah (and why they’ll keep searching elsewhere until we do). - A practical path: Yom Kippur restores the link → Sukkah expresses it → Simchas Torah rejoices in it. - The chuppah image: the kallah “points”—zeh zivugi v’anveihu—and how to bring that clarity into daily avodah. Takeaways - Ask daily: What felt special in my davening today? One word. - Give first honor to the inborn nekudah, and then coach behavior. - Teach Torah by matching it to people’s inner point. - If you feel disconnected: rebuild with the YK→Sukkah→Simchas Torah ladder ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Chayei Sara is the world after the Akeidah: how A… Chayei Sara is the world after the Akeidah: how Avraham and Yitzchak walked back into life with new eyes, and how we’re meant to daven with those eyes today. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevre of Shirat David learn a short, potent piece from Reb Carlebach's Even Shlomo about מיחדות—that inner point of “what’s special” inside every Jew—and why Yitzchak and Rivka’s shidduch had to be more than “compatible”; it had to be "special meets special." From Eliezer’s test at the well, to zeh Keili v’anveihu (a personal, beautiful connection to Hashem), to the way Yom Kippur → Sukkah → Simchas Torah reconnects us to that inner point, we map how to find our word in tefillah, our portion in Torah, and our way back when we’ve gone external. What you’ll hear - Why after the Akeidah, ordinary compatibility isn’t enough - How to help our generation by linking Torah to each person’s unique nekudah (and why they’ll keep searching elsewhere until we do). - A practical path: Yom Kippur restores the link → Sukkah expresses it → Simchas Torah rejoices in it. - The chuppah image: the kallah “points”—zeh zivugi v’anveihu—and how to bring that clarity into daily avodah. Takeaways - Ask daily: What felt special in my davening today? One word. - Give first honor to the inborn nekudah, and then coach behavior. - Teach Torah by matching it to people’s inner point. - If you feel disconnected: rebuild with the YK→Sukkah→Simchas Torah ladder ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2209925474 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:11:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/13-the-gifts-that-emerge-from-confusing-thoughts 00:35:09 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn a fierce, yet compassionate, letter from Reb Usher Freund on what to do precisely when, in holy moments, the mind floods with מחשבות זרות—blurry, intrusive, and confusing thoughts. Instead of spiraling into self-hatred, Reb Usher reframes them as invitations to ביטול/אין: not “I am garbage,” but “I’m held and that my strength is borrowed Light.” We explore how recognizing our true value as receivers gives us real contro, not over what thoughts appear, but over how we respond. With Tehillim’s “הוציאה ממסגר נפשי,” the image of the loyal בהמה to its master, and Avraham’s “ואנכי עפר ואפר,” the shiur charts a path to turn rent-free thoughts into rent-paid growth. Topics include: - Why bad thoughts show up in good places—and why that doesn’t define you. - “Control” redefined: not stopping thoughts, but steering response. - Living with thoughts vs. warring with them; tasting ביטול without falling into ייאוש. - “בהמות הייתי עמך”: learning holy surrender from a loyal animal to its Master. - “הוציאה ממסגר נפשי”: escaping the hamster-wheel mind. -Avraham’s “ואנכי עפר ואפר” as the gateway to deepest strength. - Turning confusion into clarity: from rent-free to rent-due. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David le… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn a fierce, yet compassionate, letter from Reb Usher Freund on what to do precisely when, in holy moments, the mind floods with מחשבות זרות—blurry, intrusive, and confusing thoughts. Instead of spiraling into self-hatred, Reb Usher reframes them as invitations to ביטול/אין: not “I am garbage,” but “I’m held and that my strength is borrowed Light.” We explore how recognizing our true value as receivers gives us real contro, not over what thoughts appear, but over how we respond. With Tehillim’s “הוציאה ממסגר נפשי,” the image of the loyal בהמה to its master, and Avraham’s “ואנכי עפר ואפר,” the shiur charts a path to turn rent-free thoughts into rent-paid growth. Topics include: - Why bad thoughts show up in good places—and why that doesn’t define you. - “Control” redefined: not stopping thoughts, but steering response. - Living with thoughts vs. warring with them; tasting ביטול without falling into ייאוש. - “בהמות הייתי עמך”: learning holy surrender from a loyal animal to its Master. - “הוציאה ממסגר נפשי”: escaping the hamster-wheel mind. -Avraham’s “ואנכי עפר ואפר” as the gateway to deepest strength. - Turning confusion into clarity: from rent-free to rent-due. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2208395897 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:51:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/vayera-5786-the-secret-of-laughter-on-reb-shlomos-31st-yahrtzeit 00:35:10 Rav Shlomo Katz no In Vayera, the name Yitzchak —“laughter”— opens a window into two kinds of kedushah: the holiness we build through our choices, and the inborn holiness that no failure can touch. On Reb Shlomo’s 31st yahrtzeit, we sing, remember, and learn how courageous love makes our days longer and our lives larger. Drawing from Even Shlomo, we explore why the world “burst into laughter” at Yitzchak’s birth: Avraham and Sarah toiled for years so a new truth could enter creation: that Jewish children are born holy. From there, we look at how we can learn to see that holiness in ourselves and in others, especially our children, even when it’s covered by dust. What you’ll hear - Nigunim from the archives and the yahrtzeit story that shaped this week’s learning - The two levels of kedushah: earned vs. inherent, and how to live with both - Why Yitzchak’s birth changed human joy, and what “holy laughter” means in hard times - Practical avodah: courageous love, giving kavod to children, and listening for the place inside that already knows what to do Takeaways - Your inborn kedushah is untouchable; your choices uncover it. - Holy laughter = the shock of seeing that goodness is real. - Give first honor to a person’s inner holiness and then coach the behavior. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In Vayera, the name Yitzchak —“laughter”— opens a… In Vayera, the name Yitzchak —“laughter”— opens a window into two kinds of kedushah: the holiness we build through our choices, and the inborn holiness that no failure can touch. On Reb Shlomo’s 31st yahrtzeit, we sing, remember, and learn how courageous love makes our days longer and our lives larger. Drawing from Even Shlomo, we explore why the world “burst into laughter” at Yitzchak’s birth: Avraham and Sarah toiled for years so a new truth could enter creation: that Jewish children are born holy. From there, we look at how we can learn to see that holiness in ourselves and in others, especially our children, even when it’s covered by dust. What you’ll hear - Nigunim from the archives and the yahrtzeit story that shaped this week’s learning - The two levels of kedushah: earned vs. inherent, and how to live with both - Why Yitzchak’s birth changed human joy, and what “holy laughter” means in hard times - Practical avodah: courageous love, giving kavod to children, and listening for the place inside that already knows what to do Takeaways - Your inborn kedushah is untouchable; your choices uncover it. - Holy laughter = the shock of seeing that goodness is real. - Give first honor to a person’s inner holiness and then coach the behavior. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2207591891 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-gates-that-women-open 00:48:12 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David lean into תפילת נשים (women’s prayer) and the secret of the gates that open through a woman’s heart. Building on כֹּחַ הַהַבְחָנָה (discerning what truly matters) sourced in בִּינָה יְתֵירָה (heightened inner understanding) embedded in the feminine dimension, we trace how the Matriarchs teach us to pray in a way that Heaven receives. With רִבְקָה אִמֵּנוּ (Rivka Imeinu) we revisit “לוֹ וְלֹא לָהּ” (answered to him, not to her) and the Chazal that imply: had she been צַדֶּקֶת בַּת צַדִּיק (righteous-from-righteous), her voice would have been first. With רָחֵל אִמֵּנוּ (Rachel Imeinu) we enter מְבַכָּה, the ongoing tears that Hashem cannot turn away from—“וְשָׁבוּ בָנִים לִגְבוּלָם.” With חַנָּה (Chana) we learn that the foundations of prayer come from a woman who became “וַאֲנִי תְּפִלָּה.” And in the merit of righteous women, the Exodus becomes the root of every redemption. This shiur invites our daughters, sisters, and mothers to trust their inner voice and aim tefillah at the עִקָּר (the essential), so that their tears, words, and presence open gates for all of Am Yisrael. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David lea… Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David lean into תפילת נשים (women’s prayer) and the secret of the gates that open through a woman’s heart. Building on כֹּחַ הַהַבְחָנָה (discerning what truly matters) sourced in בִּינָה יְתֵירָה (heightened inner understanding) embedded in the feminine dimension, we trace how the Matriarchs teach us to pray in a way that Heaven receives. With רִבְקָה אִמֵּנוּ (Rivka Imeinu) we revisit “לוֹ וְלֹא לָהּ” (answered to him, not to her) and the Chazal that imply: had she been צַדֶּקֶת בַּת צַדִּיק (righteous-from-righteous), her voice would have been first. With רָחֵל אִמֵּנוּ (Rachel Imeinu) we enter מְבַכָּה, the ongoing tears that Hashem cannot turn away from—“וְשָׁבוּ בָנִים לִגְבוּלָם.” With חַנָּה (Chana) we learn that the foundations of prayer come from a woman who became “וַאֲנִי תְּפִלָּה.” And in the merit of righteous women, the Exodus becomes the root of every redemption. This shiur invites our daughters, sisters, and mothers to trust their inner voice and aim tefillah at the עִקָּר (the essential), so that their tears, words, and presence open gates for all of Am Yisrael. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2205139971 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:06:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/when-the-pain-starts-to-crumble 00:29:19 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn a short but searing letter from Reb Usher Freund about what happens when pain starts to crumble. Writing to a woman trapped in an agunah reality, Reb Usher validates the anguish, and then reframes it: pain can be a cleansing wash (רחיצת שמלה) that scrubs away stains; the process still hurts, but accepted with love it stops being torture and begins to reveal Or Shivat HaYamim (the primordial “seven-day light). “Ketz sam la’choshech”— there is an end to darkness, and it arrives faster when we choose patience, prayer, and love over despair and victim-identity. Topics include: - “Ketz la’choshech” is real: why every darkness has an end even when you can’t imagine it. - The wash-metaphor: רחיצה מכאיבה—how cleansing pain works, and how קבלה באהבה changes the experience (not always the facts). - Validation before mussar: being seen as the gateway to healing influence. - Pain vs. suffering: pain can be involuntary; suffering is often a choice of stance. - Birth pangs & geulah: why labor-level pain hints at a light that follows. - Where בחירה sits: tending to my nefesh and avodah even when others misuse theirs. - From “worshipping the wound” to Bnei Emunah—trading victimhood for partnership with Hashem. — For more Shiurim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz’s WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David le… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn a short but searing letter from Reb Usher Freund about what happens when pain starts to crumble. Writing to a woman trapped in an agunah reality, Reb Usher validates the anguish, and then reframes it: pain can be a cleansing wash (רחיצת שמלה) that scrubs away stains; the process still hurts, but accepted with love it stops being torture and begins to reveal Or Shivat HaYamim (the primordial “seven-day light). “Ketz sam la’choshech”— there is an end to darkness, and it arrives faster when we choose patience, prayer, and love over despair and victim-identity. Topics include: - “Ketz la’choshech” is real: why every darkness has an end even when you can’t imagine it. - The wash-metaphor: רחיצה מכאיבה—how cleansing pain works, and how קבלה באהבה changes the experience (not always the facts). - Validation before mussar: being seen as the gateway to healing influence. - Pain vs. suffering: pain can be involuntary; suffering is often a choice of stance. - Birth pangs & geulah: why labor-level pain hints at a light that follows. - Where בחירה sits: tending to my nefesh and avodah even when others misuse theirs. - From “worshipping the wound” to Bnei Emunah—trading victimhood for partnership with Hashem. — For more Shiurim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz’s WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2204544523 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:10:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/my-child-my-friend-my-child 00:45:52 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz invites us to re-examine the core of chinuch: can a parent be both moreh (teacher) and chaver (friend) without blurring roles? We return to last week’s kesher nafshi (soul-bond) and learn why natural love alone isn’t the funnel—mutuality is. Around ages 12–13, many children feel, “You love me, but you don’t understand me.” The work now is to move from “I care about you” (אכפת לי) to “I’m genuinely interested in you” (מעניין אותי)—from giving gifts we think they need to discovering the gift they actually yearn for. Together we learn: - Why ahavah tiv’it (natural love) cannot replace a two-way kesher nafshi, and how that bond becomes the only reliable “funnel” for values to land. - The shift from top-down instructions to du-siach (two-way conversation) that dignifies a growing child. - “Chinuch al pi darko” as practice: joining your child’s world so Torah can join their story—and stay there. - The “gift mistake”: giving from our map instead of their needs, and how to do a gentle birur ha-ratzon (clarifying what they want and what we want). - The Chafetz Chaim at home: the recipe is parent-as-teacher and parent-as-friend—without surrendering boundaries. Practical takeaways: - Ten minutes of curiosity: This week, ask about one thing they care about (music, friend, game, class). No fixing; mirror back what you heard. - Switch the verb: Say out loud, “It’s not only that I care, I’m interested. Teach me.” Then listen twice as long as you speak. - Name the age-shift: Tell a 12+ child, “I don’t want to love you like a toddler. Help me love you like you are now.” - Funnel check before mussar: Ask, “Do we have a kesher right now?” If not—build it first, speak short and warm after. - Friend + Parent, not either/or: Clarify one boundary you’ll keep with consistency and kindness (tone, timing, devices)—so friendship never erases guidance. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this week’s shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz invites us … In this week’s shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz invites us to re-examine the core of chinuch: can a parent be both moreh (teacher) and chaver (friend) without blurring roles? We return to last week’s kesher nafshi (soul-bond) and learn why natural love alone isn’t the funnel—mutuality is. Around ages 12–13, many children feel, “You love me, but you don’t understand me.” The work now is to move from “I care about you” (אכפת לי) to “I’m genuinely interested in you” (מעניין אותי)—from giving gifts we think they need to discovering the gift they actually yearn for. Together we learn: - Why ahavah tiv’it (natural love) cannot replace a two-way kesher nafshi, and how that bond becomes the only reliable “funnel” for values to land. - The shift from top-down instructions to du-siach (two-way conversation) that dignifies a growing child. - “Chinuch al pi darko” as practice: joining your child’s world so Torah can join their story—and stay there. - The “gift mistake”: giving from our map instead of their needs, and how to do a gentle birur ha-ratzon (clarifying what they want and what we want). - The Chafetz Chaim at home: the recipe is parent-as-teacher and parent-as-friend—without surrendering boundaries. Practical takeaways: - Ten minutes of curiosity: This week, ask about one thing they care about (music, friend, game, class). No fixing; mirror back what you heard. - Switch the verb: Say out loud, “It’s not only that I care, I’m interested. Teach me.” Then listen twice as long as you speak. - Name the age-shift: Tell a 12+ child, “I don’t want to love you like a toddler. Help me love you like you are now.” - Funnel check before mussar: Ask, “Do we have a kesher right now?” If not—build it first, speak short and warm after. - Friend + Parent, not either/or: Clarify one boundary you’ll keep with consistency and kindness (tone, timing, devices)—so friendship never erases guidance. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2203142675 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:30:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/learning-how-to-cry-out-when-things-are-going-smooth 00:35:19 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David enter Mizmor L’David (Tehillim 23) through the eyes of Rav Tzadok HaKohen (ר׳ צדוק הכהן) and discover why David HaMelech shifts from לשון נסתר (speaking about Hashem)—“יַרְבִּיצֵנִי… יְנַהֲלֵנִי… יַנְחֵנִי”—to לשון נוכח (speaking to Hashem)—“כִּי אַתָּה עִמָּדִי.” The teaching is piercing and tender: most of us turn to אַתָּה (You) only in the גֵּיא צַלְמָוֶת (valley of shadow), but the avodah is to live in אַתָּה even on the green pastures. We sing the נוסח (melody) for Mizmor L’David that Reb Shlomo Carlebach composed at his mother’s levayah, and we learn how תְּפִלָּה תָּמִיד (constant prayer) keeps us awake to the מְנַהֵג לַבִּירָה (One who runs the “castle,” i.e., the world)—so we don’t need painful wake-ups. From a Chassid who broke his hand yet whispered “בִּנְאוֹת דֶּשֶׁא…”, to the line “עם ה׳—חוצים ים; בלא ה׳—אין עוברים מפתן (with Hashem you cross a sea; without Him you can’t cross a doorstep)”, we practice thanking, pleading, and noticing while the fridge is full and the house is calm. Takeaways: Train your heart to say אַתָּה (You) in moments of plenty—set two daily “calm-time” tefillos of gratitude. Add a quiet Mizmor L’Todah (מִזְמוֹר לְתוֹדָה) before מִמַּעֲמַקִּים—praise before plea. Place שִׁוִּיתִי ה׳ לְנֶגְדִּי (I have set Hashem before me) on your phone lockscreen; touch it before you touch your day. When you notice success, speak out loud: “לֹא כֹחִי וְעֹצֶם יָדִי (not my own strength)”—and name one gift that clearly isn’t yours. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David en… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David enter Mizmor L’David (Tehillim 23) through the eyes of Rav Tzadok HaKohen (ר׳ צדוק הכהן) and discover why David HaMelech shifts from לשון נסתר (speaking about Hashem)—“יַרְבִּיצֵנִי… יְנַהֲלֵנִי… יַנְחֵנִי”—to לשון נוכח (speaking to Hashem)—“כִּי אַתָּה עִמָּדִי.” The teaching is piercing and tender: most of us turn to אַתָּה (You) only in the גֵּיא צַלְמָוֶת (valley of shadow), but the avodah is to live in אַתָּה even on the green pastures. We sing the נוסח (melody) for Mizmor L’David that Reb Shlomo Carlebach composed at his mother’s levayah, and we learn how תְּפִלָּה תָּמִיד (constant prayer) keeps us awake to the מְנַהֵג לַבִּירָה (One who runs the “castle,” i.e., the world)—so we don’t need painful wake-ups. From a Chassid who broke his hand yet whispered “בִּנְאוֹת דֶּשֶׁא…”, to the line “עם ה׳—חוצים ים; בלא ה׳—אין עוברים מפתן (with Hashem you cross a sea; without Him you can’t cross a doorstep)”, we practice thanking, pleading, and noticing while the fridge is full and the house is calm. Takeaways: Train your heart to say אַתָּה (You) in moments of plenty—set two daily “calm-time” tefillos of gratitude. Add a quiet Mizmor L’Todah (מִזְמוֹר לְתוֹדָה) before מִמַּעֲמַקִּים—praise before plea. Place שִׁוִּיתִי ה׳ לְנֶגְדִּי (I have set Hashem before me) on your phone lockscreen; touch it before you touch your day. When you notice success, speak out loud: “לֹא כֹחִי וְעֹצֶם יָדִי (not my own strength)”—and name one gift that clearly isn’t yours. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2202194167 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:09:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/a-womans-ability-to-detect-importance 00:49:44 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David open a tender gate into תפילת נשים: the gift of בינה יתירה—a woman’s inner knowing to separate עיקר (primary) from טפל (secondary). Returning to “לא תירא לביתה משלג כי כל ביתה לבוש שנים,” we hear how “snow” (the Amalek-cold that numbs holy feeling) is disarmed by a woman’s warm feeling for Hashem. With Sarah Imeinu and Rivka Imeinu as living guides, we learn how a mother’s כח הבחנה—her ability to detect what truly matters—clothes an entire home in confidence, prayer, and purpose. This shiur is an invitation to trust that voice: to aim tefillah at what’s essential, to stop pouring koach into what doesn’t serve, and to let a woman’s daas build a bayit ne’eman from the inside out. What you’ll hear - “Lo tira…mi’sheleg” as Amalek’s cooling vs. a woman’s warming fire - Rav Tzadok & Chazal on בינה יתירה: להבין דבר מתוך דבר in tefillah - Sarah Imeinu’s clarity (גרש את בן האמה) and why Hashem says “שמע בקולה” - Rivka Imeinu seeing through appearances: loving Yaakov, reading Esav - Ikar vs. tafel: blessing your home by investing koach where it counts - Why women’s tefillah is uniquely targeted—and how it protects “kol beitah” ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David ope… Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David open a tender gate into תפילת נשים: the gift of בינה יתירה—a woman’s inner knowing to separate עיקר (primary) from טפל (secondary). Returning to “לא תירא לביתה משלג כי כל ביתה לבוש שנים,” we hear how “snow” (the Amalek-cold that numbs holy feeling) is disarmed by a woman’s warm feeling for Hashem. With Sarah Imeinu and Rivka Imeinu as living guides, we learn how a mother’s כח הבחנה—her ability to detect what truly matters—clothes an entire home in confidence, prayer, and purpose. This shiur is an invitation to trust that voice: to aim tefillah at what’s essential, to stop pouring koach into what doesn’t serve, and to let a woman’s daas build a bayit ne’eman from the inside out. What you’ll hear - “Lo tira…mi’sheleg” as Amalek’s cooling vs. a woman’s warming fire - Rav Tzadok & Chazal on בינה יתירה: להבין דבר מתוך דבר in tefillah - Sarah Imeinu’s clarity (גרש את בן האמה) and why Hashem says “שמע בקולה” - Rivka Imeinu seeing through appearances: loving Yaakov, reading Esav - Ikar vs. tafel: blessing your home by investing koach where it counts - Why women’s tefillah is uniquely targeted—and how it protects “kol beitah” ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2199781615 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:58:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/lech-lecha-5786-why-is-eretz-yisrael-so-complicated 00:38:28 Rav Shlomo Katz no In Parshat Lech Lecha, Avraham Avinu begins the journey that defines what it means to be a Jew, and asks the question that still echoes through every generation: “במה אדע כי אירשנה” — “Hashem, how will I know that this Land is truly ours?” Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore Reb Shlomo Carlebach’s teachings on the Even Shlomo, uncovering why Eretz Yisrael is the deepest and most complicated question in the world. Through the words of the Aish Kodesh, the Izhbitzer, and Reb Shlomo, we learn that the promise of the Land is not a guarantee — it’s a relationship. A relationship that can only survive when it rises מעל הבחירה — beyond choice. A connection that demands not just faith in Hashem, but a longing to hear directly from Him. Takeaways: – The bond with the land of Israel mirrors the bond with Hashem — it only lasts when it’s beyond choice. – The hardest questions in faith aren’t a lack of belief; they’re part of how we stay in the conversation. – Our generation’s holy chutzpah — to want to hear directly from Hashem — is itself a sign of Geulah. – The question “Why is Eretz Yisrael so complicated?” isn’t a doubt — it’s a calling. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In Parshat Lech Lecha, Avraham Avinu begins the j… In Parshat Lech Lecha, Avraham Avinu begins the journey that defines what it means to be a Jew, and asks the question that still echoes through every generation: “במה אדע כי אירשנה” — “Hashem, how will I know that this Land is truly ours?” Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore Reb Shlomo Carlebach’s teachings on the Even Shlomo, uncovering why Eretz Yisrael is the deepest and most complicated question in the world. Through the words of the Aish Kodesh, the Izhbitzer, and Reb Shlomo, we learn that the promise of the Land is not a guarantee — it’s a relationship. A relationship that can only survive when it rises מעל הבחירה — beyond choice. A connection that demands not just faith in Hashem, but a longing to hear directly from Him. Takeaways: – The bond with the land of Israel mirrors the bond with Hashem — it only lasts when it’s beyond choice. – The hardest questions in faith aren’t a lack of belief; they’re part of how we stay in the conversation. – Our generation’s holy chutzpah — to want to hear directly from Hashem — is itself a sign of Geulah. – The question “Why is Eretz Yisrael so complicated?” isn’t a doubt — it’s a calling. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2199152739 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:46:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/do-i-want-to-know-my-childs-world 00:54:26 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz asks the heart-level question: Do I Want to Know My Child’s World? We deepen last week’s kesher nafshi—a two-way soul-bond—by facing a common gap: many parents are pouring from their world into children living in a different one. Without curiosity and reciprocity, the funnel leaks; with it, chinuch can finally land. Together we learn: - Why a mutual bond (ke-mayim ha-panim) is the only stable “funnel” for real chinuch. - How to enter a child’s dor (generation) with humility—see, listen, learn—before you speak. - The difference between organic kibbud av va’em and guilt-based demands—and how to keep it gentle. - Why relying on “passive osmosis” (they’ll just pick it up) isn’t a shittah—we need a conscious method. - Creation’s order as a model: a spousal kesher of mutuality precedes and teaches the parent–child bond. Practical takeaways: - Schedule one curiosity block this week (10–15 min): ask about their music, friends, game, class—no fixing, just “teach me your world.” - Before giving mussar, ask: Do I have a funnel here? If not, build it first (listen, reflect back, then speak briefly). - Name one gentle boundary that keeps connection safe (tone, timing, devices), and keep it with consistency and warmth. ---------- L’ilui nishmat Batya Feiga bat Yisrael; Levi ben Yosef; Avraham Mordechai ben Yosef. For refuah sheleimah Aliza Chana bat Naomi; Shoshana Yona bat Eidel—תחת שערי שמים. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this week’s shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz asks the he… In this week’s shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz asks the heart-level question: Do I Want to Know My Child’s World? We deepen last week’s kesher nafshi—a two-way soul-bond—by facing a common gap: many parents are pouring from their world into children living in a different one. Without curiosity and reciprocity, the funnel leaks; with it, chinuch can finally land. Together we learn: - Why a mutual bond (ke-mayim ha-panim) is the only stable “funnel” for real chinuch. - How to enter a child’s dor (generation) with humility—see, listen, learn—before you speak. - The difference between organic kibbud av va’em and guilt-based demands—and how to keep it gentle. - Why relying on “passive osmosis” (they’ll just pick it up) isn’t a shittah—we need a conscious method. - Creation’s order as a model: a spousal kesher of mutuality precedes and teaches the parent–child bond. Practical takeaways: - Schedule one curiosity block this week (10–15 min): ask about their music, friends, game, class—no fixing, just “teach me your world.” - Before giving mussar, ask: Do I have a funnel here? If not, build it first (listen, reflect back, then speak briefly). - Name one gentle boundary that keeps connection safe (tone, timing, devices), and keep it with consistency and warmth. ---------- L’ilui nishmat Batya Feiga bat Yisrael; Levi ben Yosef; Avraham Mordechai ben Yosef. For refuah sheleimah Aliza Chana bat Naomi; Shoshana Yona bat Eidel—תחת שערי שמים. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2197935623 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:49:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rsk-hachana-1024 00:38:55 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David enter the niggun of “ה׳ רֹעִי לֹא אֶחְסָר” and ask a very simple, very brave question: am I still wrestling with life, or am I letting the Shepherd lead? Together we learn that Shalosh Seudos is an עת רצון to be led: to discover what we truly want, to cry for it, and to begin living it now. From the Slonimer and the mefarshim on Tehillim 23, and from the image of ra’aya meheimna (Moshe the “faithful shepherd”), we hear that leaders don’t just inspire. They plant אמונה until following Hashem becomes natural, not forced. We explore: Why “Hashem is my Shepherd” is not poetry but a posture: when He’s leading, what am I really lacking? The animal-market mashal: resisting the pull of the Shepherd bruises us; softening to His guidance brings calm and protection. Yaakov’s secret—“הָאֱ-לֹקִים הָרֹעֶה אֹתִי… עַד הַיּוֹם הַזֶּה”: a lifetime of hard chapters without losing the Shepherd-consciousness. What true ביטול looks like (not becoming “gefilte-fish frum,” but awake, dignified surrender). Practice for this Shabbos: choose one place you’ve been fighting reality. During Shalosh Seudos, whisper: “Ribono Shel Olam, You are my Shepherd here too.” Then let your next small step follow, not drag. May we merit to feel guided, guarded, and gently gathered, so our bodies stop bracing, our hearts stop bruising, and Shabbos becomes the pasture of trust. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos, Rav Shlomo Katz… In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David enter the niggun of “ה׳ רֹעִי לֹא אֶחְסָר” and ask a very simple, very brave question: am I still wrestling with life, or am I letting the Shepherd lead? Together we learn that Shalosh Seudos is an עת רצון to be led: to discover what we truly want, to cry for it, and to begin living it now. From the Slonimer and the mefarshim on Tehillim 23, and from the image of ra’aya meheimna (Moshe the “faithful shepherd”), we hear that leaders don’t just inspire. They plant אמונה until following Hashem becomes natural, not forced. We explore: Why “Hashem is my Shepherd” is not poetry but a posture: when He’s leading, what am I really lacking? The animal-market mashal: resisting the pull of the Shepherd bruises us; softening to His guidance brings calm and protection. Yaakov’s secret—“הָאֱ-לֹקִים הָרֹעֶה אֹתִי… עַד הַיּוֹם הַזֶּה”: a lifetime of hard chapters without losing the Shepherd-consciousness. What true ביטול looks like (not becoming “gefilte-fish frum,” but awake, dignified surrender). Practice for this Shabbos: choose one place you’ve been fighting reality. During Shalosh Seudos, whisper: “Ribono Shel Olam, You are my Shepherd here too.” Then let your next small step follow, not drag. May we merit to feel guided, guarded, and gently gathered, so our bodies stop bracing, our hearts stop bruising, and Shabbos becomes the pasture of trust. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2194243807 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:13:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/11-accessing-supernatural-powers 00:37:12 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn Reb Usher’s short but piercing letter about the “game” Hashem set into creation: neshamas sent into gufim—so that our way to powers lema’alah min ha’teva (above our nature) actually runs through the body, not around it. We explore free will in real time (not acting on every thought), the danger of turning streaks of self-control into self-worship, and the quiet addiction to feeling like a victim. The avodah is to notice the strength we’re given, trace it back to its Source, and live like a baby held by its mother—safe, nourished, and not compelled by every impulse. Topics include: “The game”: souls in bodies—why access to kochos she’me’al hateva is davka through the guf. Bechira in the moment: thoughts arise constantly; emunah means I don’t have to act on them. Streaks vs. Source: when discipline becomes ego-service—and how to turn victories into thanksgiving. The quiet pleasure of sadness: how victimhood removes responsibility—and how to break its spell. “Like a baby in its mother’s arms”: cultivating felt safety with Hashem to dissolve compulsion. Reading the paragraph again (and again): training the eye to see that every strength is a gift. Touching Or HaGanuz—the light of Bereishit—without pretending we’re perfect. — For more Shiurim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David le… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn Reb Usher’s short but piercing letter about the “game” Hashem set into creation: neshamas sent into gufim—so that our way to powers lema’alah min ha’teva (above our nature) actually runs through the body, not around it. We explore free will in real time (not acting on every thought), the danger of turning streaks of self-control into self-worship, and the quiet addiction to feeling like a victim. The avodah is to notice the strength we’re given, trace it back to its Source, and live like a baby held by its mother—safe, nourished, and not compelled by every impulse. Topics include: “The game”: souls in bodies—why access to kochos she’me’al hateva is davka through the guf. Bechira in the moment: thoughts arise constantly; emunah means I don’t have to act on them. Streaks vs. Source: when discipline becomes ego-service—and how to turn victories into thanksgiving. The quiet pleasure of sadness: how victimhood removes responsibility—and how to break its spell. “Like a baby in its mother’s arms”: cultivating felt safety with Hashem to dissolve compulsion. Reading the paragraph again (and again): training the eye to see that every strength is a gift. Touching Or HaGanuz—the light of Bereishit—without pretending we’re perfect. — For more Shiurim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2193614319 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 08:41:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/aiming-towards-a-kesher-nafshi 00:53:20 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz continues our journey in "Know Your Children" toward a deeper parent–child bond—נפשו קשורה בנפשו / kesher nafshi—a two-way soul connection modeled by Yaakov and Binyamin. We review the “personalized funnel” of chinuch for each child and revisit the two loves that start every home—ahavah tiv’it (rooted in existence) and ahavah mutenet (shaped by traits)—then ask: how do we grow beyond one-way love into a shared inner bond without slipping into favoritism, enmeshment, or blurred boundaries? Together we learn: - Why every child demands a unique funnel from our heart to theirs—and why it begins with knowing ourselves. - The limits of one-way love (newborn stage and trait-based affection) and the promise of two-sided connection. - What “kesher nafshi” isn’t: dependency, replacing clear expectations, or making our child responsible for our feelings. - How to model kibbud av va’em, set invitations (not ultimatums), and keep the family as the first lab for reciprocal relationships. - Seeing our children inside Nishmat Kelal Yisrael—love that holds the individual and the bigger picture. Practical takeaways: - This week, offer one “invitation without expectation” for connection (walk, note, shared task) tailored to that child’s language of love. - Before correction, ask: Am I speaking from ahavah tiv’it or from my need to feel loved? Adjust tone accordingly. - Name and protect boundaries that keep closeness healthy (sleep, devices, respectful speech), so kesher can grow safely. L’ilui nishmat Batya Feiga bat Yisrael, Levi ben Yosef; for refuah sheleimah of Aliza Chana bat Naomi—tachat sha’arei shamayim. For more Shiurim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz’s WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this week’s shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz continues o… In this week’s shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz continues our journey in "Know Your Children" toward a deeper parent–child bond—נפשו קשורה בנפשו / kesher nafshi—a two-way soul connection modeled by Yaakov and Binyamin. We review the “personalized funnel” of chinuch for each child and revisit the two loves that start every home—ahavah tiv’it (rooted in existence) and ahavah mutenet (shaped by traits)—then ask: how do we grow beyond one-way love into a shared inner bond without slipping into favoritism, enmeshment, or blurred boundaries? Together we learn: - Why every child demands a unique funnel from our heart to theirs—and why it begins with knowing ourselves. - The limits of one-way love (newborn stage and trait-based affection) and the promise of two-sided connection. - What “kesher nafshi” isn’t: dependency, replacing clear expectations, or making our child responsible for our feelings. - How to model kibbud av va’em, set invitations (not ultimatums), and keep the family as the first lab for reciprocal relationships. - Seeing our children inside Nishmat Kelal Yisrael—love that holds the individual and the bigger picture. Practical takeaways: - This week, offer one “invitation without expectation” for connection (walk, note, shared task) tailored to that child’s language of love. - Before correction, ask: Am I speaking from ahavah tiv’it or from my need to feel loved? Adjust tone accordingly. - Name and protect boundaries that keep closeness healthy (sleep, devices, respectful speech), so kesher can grow safely. L’ilui nishmat Batya Feiga bat Yisrael, Levi ben Yosef; for refuah sheleimah of Aliza Chana bat Naomi—tachat sha’arei shamayim. For more Shiurim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz’s WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2192321071 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:52:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/r-levi-yitzchak-of-berditchev-and-parshat-bereishit-on-his-yahrzeit 00:38:49 Rav Shlomo Katz no R’ Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and Parshat Bereishit on his Yahrzeit by Rav Shlomo Katz R’ Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and Parshat Bereis… R’ Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and Parshat Bereishit on his Yahrzeit by Rav Shlomo Katz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2181458487 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:29:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-shabbos-between-yom-kippur-and-succot-5785 00:30:59 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos — The Shabbos between Yom Kippur and Sukkot — we breathe in the freshness after Ne’ilah and learn how to land with gentleness. Join Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David in learning from the Slonimer Rebbe: this Shabbos holds two lights at once— יום השביעי that carries the love and cleansing of Yom Kippur, and תחילה למקראי קודש that calls out the joy of Sukkot. From Rav Kook we receive the avodah of these days: to re-educate our return to olam hazeh with קדושה—less סבלנות (gritting teeth) and more הַמתנה (patient waiting as a gift). Together we explore: • Why this Shabbos can be the holiest of the year—where YK’s “בני, אל תמאס” meets Succot’s “זמן שמחתנו.” • How to guard calm—כל מלאכתך עשויה—even while building the sukkah, chasing schach, and lists upon lists. • A simple practice: welcome Shabbos with one conscious hamtanah—slow Kiddush, a softer niggun, or a whispered “thank You for letting me come back gently.” May the Ribbono Shel Olam let our bodies be proud of our souls this week, as heaven and earth meet in patience, joy, and Shabbos-peace. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos — The Shabbos be… In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos — The Shabbos between Yom Kippur and Sukkot — we breathe in the freshness after Ne’ilah and learn how to land with gentleness. Join Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David in learning from the Slonimer Rebbe: this Shabbos holds two lights at once— יום השביעי that carries the love and cleansing of Yom Kippur, and תחילה למקראי קודש that calls out the joy of Sukkot. From Rav Kook we receive the avodah of these days: to re-educate our return to olam hazeh with קדושה—less סבלנות (gritting teeth) and more הַמתנה (patient waiting as a gift). Together we explore: • Why this Shabbos can be the holiest of the year—where YK’s “בני, אל תמאס” meets Succot’s “זמן שמחתנו.” • How to guard calm—כל מלאכתך עשויה—even while building the sukkah, chasing schach, and lists upon lists. • A simple practice: welcome Shabbos with one conscious hamtanah—slow Kiddush, a softer niggun, or a whispered “thank You for letting me come back gently.” May the Ribbono Shel Olam let our bodies be proud of our souls this week, as heaven and earth meet in patience, joy, and Shabbos-peace. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2177954685 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:18:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/what-to-take-with-me-into-yom-kippur 00:55:13 Rav Shlomo Katz no Join Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David as we step from the awe of Rosh Hashanah into the יום של אמת of Yom Kippur—where the day itself reveals who we’ve been all along. With the Shem MiShmuel and a luminous teaching from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, we learn that on Yom Kippur the מידת האמת shines, the עצם הנשמה is uncovered, and עיצומו של יום מכפר—the core of the day atones. From that place, even על חטא turns future-facing: “That was last year; this year you won’t recognize me.” And with the Radomsker Rebbe’s reading of the Mishnah, we enter the Kodesh HaKodashim carrying one short tefillah of the Kohen Gadol: לא להבהית את ישראל—Hashem, don’t let Your children live in fear. Practical avodah to take into Yom Kippur: • Learn 10 quiet minutes before Kol Nidrei on מידת האמת—so the simchah of truth feels familiar, not foreign. • Reframe על חטא: name one pattern from last year, then write its new, honest opposite for this year. • Two moments of “eye contact” with Hashem (no words): once after Ashamnu, once before Ne’ilah—let the neshama speak. • Whisper the Kohen Gadol’s line during Ne’ilah: לא להבהית את ישראל—and include tefillah for our soldiers and the return of all captives. • Leave with one small kabbalah of emet—a truthful act you can keep the morning after. May the Ribbono Shel Olam let us meet our truest self this Yom Kippur—חבוקה ודבוקה בך—and write us all into a year where truth dissolves fear, and the light of atonement becomes everyday life. For more Shiurim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join the WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Join Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat Dav… Join Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David as we step from the awe of Rosh Hashanah into the יום של אמת of Yom Kippur—where the day itself reveals who we’ve been all along. With the Shem MiShmuel and a luminous teaching from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, we learn that on Yom Kippur the מידת האמת shines, the עצם הנשמה is uncovered, and עיצומו של יום מכפר—the core of the day atones. From that place, even על חטא turns future-facing: “That was last year; this year you won’t recognize me.” And with the Radomsker Rebbe’s reading of the Mishnah, we enter the Kodesh HaKodashim carrying one short tefillah of the Kohen Gadol: לא להבהית את ישראל—Hashem, don’t let Your children live in fear. Practical avodah to take into Yom Kippur: • Learn 10 quiet minutes before Kol Nidrei on מידת האמת—so the simchah of truth feels familiar, not foreign. • Reframe על חטא: name one pattern from last year, then write its new, honest opposite for this year. • Two moments of “eye contact” with Hashem (no words): once after Ashamnu, once before Ne’ilah—let the neshama speak. • Whisper the Kohen Gadol’s line during Ne’ilah: לא להבהית את ישראל—and include tefillah for our soldiers and the return of all captives. • Leave with one small kabbalah of emet—a truthful act you can keep the morning after. May the Ribbono Shel Olam let us meet our truest self this Yom Kippur—חבוקה ודבוקה בך—and write us all into a year where truth dissolves fear, and the light of atonement becomes everyday life. For more Shiurim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join the WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2177014236 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:21:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-importance-of-a-real-third-meal 00:40:04 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos—The Importance of a Real Third Meal—we sing our way into the year with ונאמר לפניו שירה חדשה and remember that Torah itself is a song: learning must stay fresh—אסור להזדקן—ever new. Then we turn to the hidden jewel of Shabbos: Seudah Shlishit, the ne’ilah of every Shabbos. With the Bnei Yissaschar (in the name of R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov), we learn that at late-afternoon רצון דרצונות the original will to create the world resurfaces—יש מאין energy enters the air. That’s why tefillah there can open gates “beyond nature.” The Chafetz Chaim’s story of a father crying Tehillim at Seudah Shlishit—and the shidduch that birthed the Ketzot HaChoshen—reminds us what one cracked-open heart can draw down. Practical avodah for this Shabbos Shuvah: • Make Seudah Shlishit real (wash, sing, Tehillim, a few words of chizuk). • Guard the עת רצון: start Mincha earlier or plan a later Maariv so you’re not rushing. • Aim your tefillah from the heart—especially for others and for Klal Yisrael. • Choose one small “new note” in learning or song so Shabbos ends with חיות. May the Ribbono Shel Olam let this Seudah Shlishit lift us into a year of revealed mercy—where guf and neshamah, heaven and earth, meet in Shabbos-peace, and miracles above nature become our everyday path. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos—The Importance o… In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos—The Importance of a Real Third Meal—we sing our way into the year with ונאמר לפניו שירה חדשה and remember that Torah itself is a song: learning must stay fresh—אסור להזדקן—ever new. Then we turn to the hidden jewel of Shabbos: Seudah Shlishit, the ne’ilah of every Shabbos. With the Bnei Yissaschar (in the name of R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov), we learn that at late-afternoon רצון דרצונות the original will to create the world resurfaces—יש מאין energy enters the air. That’s why tefillah there can open gates “beyond nature.” The Chafetz Chaim’s story of a father crying Tehillim at Seudah Shlishit—and the shidduch that birthed the Ketzot HaChoshen—reminds us what one cracked-open heart can draw down. Practical avodah for this Shabbos Shuvah: • Make Seudah Shlishit real (wash, sing, Tehillim, a few words of chizuk). • Guard the עת רצון: start Mincha earlier or plan a later Maariv so you’re not rushing. • Aim your tefillah from the heart—especially for others and for Klal Yisrael. • Choose one small “new note” in learning or song so Shabbos ends with חיות. May the Ribbono Shel Olam let this Seudah Shlishit lift us into a year of revealed mercy—where guf and neshamah, heaven and earth, meet in Shabbos-peace, and miracles above nature become our everyday path. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2174198685 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 14:28:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/natural-vs-conditional-loving 00:52:32 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the foundation of Natural vs. Conditional Loving. Every parent begins with an unconditional, unexplainable love—ahavah tiv’it—simply because our child exists. As children grow and reveal talents, quirks, and challenges, a second layer—ahavah mutenet—forms, often shaping how we respond and how they feel loved. The work is to bridge these two, so the deepest, unconditional love never gets buried. Together we learn: The long–short path of chinuch: why taking time to explain clearly now creates quicker, gentler reception later. How unconditional love at birth (you are, therefore I love you) often gets clouded by comparison, correction, and “fixing.” The shift from ahavah tiv’it (rooted in existence) to ahavah mutenet (shaped by personality and traits). Why “favorites” and subtle distance creep in, and how to return to the root love beneath them. A Rosh Hashanah lens: just as the day celebrates the creation of Adam, so too it calls us back to love that flows from existence itself. Practical takeaways: Give one no-reason act of kindness to your child this week—just because they are. Catch yourself when love feels conditional; pause and recall the root, unconditional bond. Think one positive thought about each child daily; they feel the shift, even before you act. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this week’s shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz explores th… In this week’s shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the foundation of Natural vs. Conditional Loving. Every parent begins with an unconditional, unexplainable love—ahavah tiv’it—simply because our child exists. As children grow and reveal talents, quirks, and challenges, a second layer—ahavah mutenet—forms, often shaping how we respond and how they feel loved. The work is to bridge these two, so the deepest, unconditional love never gets buried. Together we learn: The long–short path of chinuch: why taking time to explain clearly now creates quicker, gentler reception later. How unconditional love at birth (you are, therefore I love you) often gets clouded by comparison, correction, and “fixing.” The shift from ahavah tiv’it (rooted in existence) to ahavah mutenet (shaped by personality and traits). Why “favorites” and subtle distance creep in, and how to return to the root love beneath them. A Rosh Hashanah lens: just as the day celebrates the creation of Adam, so too it calls us back to love that flows from existence itself. Practical takeaways: Give one no-reason act of kindness to your child this week—just because they are. Catch yourself when love feels conditional; pause and recall the root, unconditional bond. Think one positive thought about each child daily; they feel the shift, even before you act. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2173132935 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:04:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-last-shabbos-of-5785 00:34:13 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos—The Last Shabbos of 5785—Rav Shlomo Katz invites us to step out of autopilot and enter Shabbos as something utterly new. From the Baal Shem Tov’s teaching that on this Shabbos Hashem Himself blesses Tishrei—and through it the entire coming year—to the Shem MiShmuel and Avnei Nezer on “אם תשיב משבת רגלך”, we learn how to lay down our hergel (habit) and receive a heart that’s awake today—“היום אם בקולו תשמעו.” Together we explore: • Why each Shabbos is its own world—no “tashlumin next week,” only now. • Shalom between guf and neshamah—how the candles, Kiddush, and even our eating can rise instead of weigh us down. • The covered challahs: not a table custom, but a covenant of kavod habriyot—if we guard bread from shame, how much more a fellow Jew. • Practical avodah for this Shabbos: pause before Kiddush and name one “new” you’re bringing; choose one act of pre-emptive chesed (don’t wait for a shinui tzurah); and let one song or smile lift a soul. May the Ribbono Shel Olam bless our Tishrei, renew our strength, and grant a year where body and soul, heaven and earth, meet in Shabbos-peace—with חיות, dignity, and new song. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos—The Last Shabbos… In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos—The Last Shabbos of 5785—Rav Shlomo Katz invites us to step out of autopilot and enter Shabbos as something utterly new. From the Baal Shem Tov’s teaching that on this Shabbos Hashem Himself blesses Tishrei—and through it the entire coming year—to the Shem MiShmuel and Avnei Nezer on “אם תשיב משבת רגלך”, we learn how to lay down our hergel (habit) and receive a heart that’s awake today—“היום אם בקולו תשמעו.” Together we explore: • Why each Shabbos is its own world—no “tashlumin next week,” only now. • Shalom between guf and neshamah—how the candles, Kiddush, and even our eating can rise instead of weigh us down. • The covered challahs: not a table custom, but a covenant of kavod habriyot—if we guard bread from shame, how much more a fellow Jew. • Practical avodah for this Shabbos: pause before Kiddush and name one “new” you’re bringing; choose one act of pre-emptive chesed (don’t wait for a shinui tzurah); and let one song or smile lift a soul. May the Ribbono Shel Olam bless our Tishrei, renew our strength, and grant a year where body and soul, heaven and earth, meet in Shabbos-peace—with חיות, dignity, and new song. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2172637395 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:51:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/3-the-torah-of-lo-tira-leveita-mishaleg 00:51:22 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open Eshet Chayil: “לא תירא לביתה משלג כי כל ביתה לבוש שנים.” With the Biala Rebbe and Rav Tzadok HaKohen, we uncover a luminous reading: “snow” is the klipah of Amalek that cools holy fire—not by stopping mitzvot, but by whispering that our avodah has no value. The Eishes Chayil does not fear that snow because her heart is warm with regesh for Hashem; she becomes the ma’amidah who lifts her entire home out of self-belittling and into holy confidence (erech atzmi). When a woman knows her worth before Heaven, she “clothes” her family in warmth—shanim as scarlet, royalty, and living passion—and robs Amalek of his sword. What you’ll hear: Rav Tzadok’s two strategies of the yetzer: rebellion vs. “do it, but it’s nothing” Why “snow” = Amalek’s cooling and how Lo Tira defeats it Erech atzmi (holy self-worth) as the foundation of avodat Hashem—without pride How a woman’s inner fire warms “kol beitah”—husband, children, and community Reading Eshet Chayil as living guidance for Elul and the Yamim Nora’im — For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David op… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open Eshet Chayil: “לא תירא לביתה משלג כי כל ביתה לבוש שנים.” With the Biala Rebbe and Rav Tzadok HaKohen, we uncover a luminous reading: “snow” is the klipah of Amalek that cools holy fire—not by stopping mitzvot, but by whispering that our avodah has no value. The Eishes Chayil does not fear that snow because her heart is warm with regesh for Hashem; she becomes the ma’amidah who lifts her entire home out of self-belittling and into holy confidence (erech atzmi). When a woman knows her worth before Heaven, she “clothes” her family in warmth—shanim as scarlet, royalty, and living passion—and robs Amalek of his sword. What you’ll hear: Rav Tzadok’s two strategies of the yetzer: rebellion vs. “do it, but it’s nothing” Why “snow” = Amalek’s cooling and how Lo Tira defeats it Erech atzmi (holy self-worth) as the foundation of avodat Hashem—without pride How a woman’s inner fire warms “kol beitah”—husband, children, and community Reading Eshet Chayil as living guidance for Elul and the Yamim Nora’im — For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2172243183 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:46:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/when-do-friends-and-moments-become-awesome 00:53:39 Rav Shlomo Katz no When Do Friends and Moments Become Awesome? When Do Friends and Moments Become Awesome? When Do Friends and Moments Become Awesome? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2172242301 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:43:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/what-brings-the-most-pleasure-in-this-world 00:44:21 Rav Shlomo Katz no What Brings The Most Pleasure in This World? What Brings The Most Pleasure in This World? What Brings The Most Pleasure in This World? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2170332870 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:24:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/2-cant-have-holes-in-the-pipeline 00:57:46 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz takes last week’s funnel and makes it practical. It’s not enough to have powerful Torah and holy intentions—if the צינור, the pipeline between parent and child, has leaks, what we’re trying to pour in never really arrives. Together we learn: - The bridge before the message: why “content of chinuch” is stage two, and stage one is building a genuine bridge of trust and safety. - Two channels that actually land: ma’aseh (personal example lived with simchah) and dibbur (speaking in a way that can be received—be’ofen hamitkabel). - Age-gap wisdom: how to match language to a child’s kelî kibbul (capacity), and why over-pouring causes shut-down. - Emet, Simchah, Savlanut: the core middot that seal the leaks—humility to listen, honesty to live what we say, and patience to pace what we give. - From teaching to mesirah: “Moshe kibel… umesarah l’Yehoshua”—chinuch is not lecturing; it’s transmitting, intact, heart to heart. - A tefillah approach: why we daven while we learn parenting Torah, so the words don’t stay ideas—they become life. Practical takeaways: Identify one “leak” in your pipeline (tone, timing, vocabulary, pace) and patch it this week. Share one value in child-level language and model it with a small, joyful action before you explain it. End the day with a 30-second tefillah for the bridge between you and each child. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this week’s shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz takes last … In this week’s shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz takes last week’s funnel and makes it practical. It’s not enough to have powerful Torah and holy intentions—if the צינור, the pipeline between parent and child, has leaks, what we’re trying to pour in never really arrives. Together we learn: - The bridge before the message: why “content of chinuch” is stage two, and stage one is building a genuine bridge of trust and safety. - Two channels that actually land: ma’aseh (personal example lived with simchah) and dibbur (speaking in a way that can be received—be’ofen hamitkabel). - Age-gap wisdom: how to match language to a child’s kelî kibbul (capacity), and why over-pouring causes shut-down. - Emet, Simchah, Savlanut: the core middot that seal the leaks—humility to listen, honesty to live what we say, and patience to pace what we give. - From teaching to mesirah: “Moshe kibel… umesarah l’Yehoshua”—chinuch is not lecturing; it’s transmitting, intact, heart to heart. - A tefillah approach: why we daven while we learn parenting Torah, so the words don’t stay ideas—they become life. Practical takeaways: Identify one “leak” in your pipeline (tone, timing, vocabulary, pace) and patch it this week. Share one value in child-level language and model it with a small, joyful action before you explain it. End the day with a 30-second tefillah for the bridge between you and each child. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2170326963 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:02:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/hachana-912 00:41:51 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos, we enter the quiet glow of Friday night and the tefillah of “מגן אבות בדברו—מחיה מתים במאמרו.” Together we sing Shomer Yisrael and ונאמר לפניו שירה חדשה, then learn how Shabbos revives what feels lifeless—sometimes not by miracles, but by a word, a smile, or real listening. Through the Beit Avraham of Slonim, the Shevet Musar, the Maharal, and Chazal’s line “טוב המלבין שיניים לחברו יותר ממשקהו חלב,” we discover that to revive the living often means to speak gently and to hear deeply. The Kotzker reminds us: techiyat hameitim for those already alive is the hardest, and holiest, work. Don’t wait for a “שינוי צורה”; offer chizuk before someone breaks. This Shabbos, our avodah is simple and brave: one word, one hug, one moment of real shemi’ah that gives a friend back their will to live. May the Ribbono shel Olam make us agents of life—מחיה מתים במאמרנו ובשמיעתנו—and may every Shabbos restore us with חיות, warmth, and new song. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos, we enter the qu… In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos, we enter the quiet glow of Friday night and the tefillah of “מגן אבות בדברו—מחיה מתים במאמרו.” Together we sing Shomer Yisrael and ונאמר לפניו שירה חדשה, then learn how Shabbos revives what feels lifeless—sometimes not by miracles, but by a word, a smile, or real listening. Through the Beit Avraham of Slonim, the Shevet Musar, the Maharal, and Chazal’s line “טוב המלבין שיניים לחברו יותר ממשקהו חלב,” we discover that to revive the living often means to speak gently and to hear deeply. The Kotzker reminds us: techiyat hameitim for those already alive is the hardest, and holiest, work. Don’t wait for a “שינוי צורה”; offer chizuk before someone breaks. This Shabbos, our avodah is simple and brave: one word, one hug, one moment of real shemi’ah that gives a friend back their will to live. May the Ribbono shel Olam make us agents of life—מחיה מתים במאמרנו ובשמיעתנו—and may every Shabbos restore us with חיות, warmth, and new song. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2168987586 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:16:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/why-isnt-the-mitzvah-of-having-children-on-the-woman 00:51:35 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn from the Biala Rebbe’s Zechut Nashim Tzidkaniyot: what is the ma’alah of a Jewish mother, and why is the mitzvah of pru u’rvu placed on men rather than women? Through the words of Devorah HaNeviah—“ad shekamti Devorah, shekamti em b’Yisrael”—we discover that a mother’s greatness is not defined by obligation but by being the ma’amidah, the one who holds up the home and sustains the future of Am Yisrael. Chazal teach that davar ha’ma’amid is considered like the mitzvah itself: just as Zevulun upholds Issachar’s Torah, so too every mother upholds the Torah of her children. The Biala Rebbe reveals that such constant mesirut nefesh—pregnancy, birth, raising children, pouring heart and soul day and night—can never come from tzivui alone. It must flow from ratzon, the innermost will, the same root that fuels women’s tefillah and faith that redeemed us from Mitzrayim and continues to carry our people above nature. What you’ll hear: Why pru u’rvu rests on men halachically, but lives through women spiritually How Devorah HaNeviah defined leadership as “being a mother in Israel” The halachic principle of davar ha’ma’amid applied to the Jewish home Why children are not just “a mitzvah,” but new paths of avodat Hashem How women’s ratzon and tefillah sustain Torah itself across generations ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David le… Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David learn from the Biala Rebbe’s Zechut Nashim Tzidkaniyot: what is the ma’alah of a Jewish mother, and why is the mitzvah of pru u’rvu placed on men rather than women? Through the words of Devorah HaNeviah—“ad shekamti Devorah, shekamti em b’Yisrael”—we discover that a mother’s greatness is not defined by obligation but by being the ma’amidah, the one who holds up the home and sustains the future of Am Yisrael. Chazal teach that davar ha’ma’amid is considered like the mitzvah itself: just as Zevulun upholds Issachar’s Torah, so too every mother upholds the Torah of her children. The Biala Rebbe reveals that such constant mesirut nefesh—pregnancy, birth, raising children, pouring heart and soul day and night—can never come from tzivui alone. It must flow from ratzon, the innermost will, the same root that fuels women’s tefillah and faith that redeemed us from Mitzrayim and continues to carry our people above nature. What you’ll hear: Why pru u’rvu rests on men halachically, but lives through women spiritually How Devorah HaNeviah defined leadership as “being a mother in Israel” The halachic principle of davar ha’ma’amid applied to the Jewish home Why children are not just “a mitzvah,” but new paths of avodat Hashem How women’s ratzon and tefillah sustain Torah itself across generations ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2166670209 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 02:02:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/creating-a-funnel 00:48:23 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this opening shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz begins our journey through Da Et Yeladecha with the image of a funnel. Parents often try to “pour” everything they know and feel straight into their children. But without the right structure, much of it spills out. Together we explore: - Why chinuch begins with building an infrastructure—a bridge of emet (truth) between parent and child. - How age gaps create differences not just in understanding but in emotional perception, and how to meet children where they are. - Why you can only give over what you’re genuinely living or actively working on. - Practical mindset: Instead of perfection, aim for honesty and effort—your children will see and absorb the work itself. This shiur sets the foundation for the series: learning how to give in a way that truly lands so that the love and values we want to pass on actually reach our children. For the complete collection of shiurim and music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: ravshlomokatz.com Join the WhatsApp community for exclusive content and updates from Rav Shlomo Katz: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t In this opening shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz begins our… In this opening shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz begins our journey through Da Et Yeladecha with the image of a funnel. Parents often try to “pour” everything they know and feel straight into their children. But without the right structure, much of it spills out. Together we explore: - Why chinuch begins with building an infrastructure—a bridge of emet (truth) between parent and child. - How age gaps create differences not just in understanding but in emotional perception, and how to meet children where they are. - Why you can only give over what you’re genuinely living or actively working on. - Practical mindset: Instead of perfection, aim for honesty and effort—your children will see and absorb the work itself. This shiur sets the foundation for the series: learning how to give in a way that truly lands so that the love and values we want to pass on actually reach our children. For the complete collection of shiurim and music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: ravshlomokatz.com Join the WhatsApp community for exclusive content and updates from Rav Shlomo Katz: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2166668739 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 01:56:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-innate-feminine-emotional-purity 00:58:19 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz opens the series on the Power of Women's Prayer by naming a core truth: it’s a great mistake not to know our flaws—but an even greater mistake not to know our ma’alot. Women’s tefillah carries a singular gift—רגש טהור, a refined, honest heart that finds exact words before Hashem. From the Biala Rebbe’s teachings, we contrast outer “status” with inner worth, and we ask: what really counts in Shamayim? Why does a child’s pure cry uphold the world, and how much more so the mother who brings that cry into being? We set the stage for the coming weeks: obligation vs. essence, mitzvot aseh she’hazman gerama, and learning the siddur through pnimiyut. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Rav Shlomo Katz opens the series on the Power of … Rav Shlomo Katz opens the series on the Power of Women's Prayer by naming a core truth: it’s a great mistake not to know our flaws—but an even greater mistake not to know our ma’alot. Women’s tefillah carries a singular gift—רגש טהור, a refined, honest heart that finds exact words before Hashem. From the Biala Rebbe’s teachings, we contrast outer “status” with inner worth, and we ask: what really counts in Shamayim? Why does a child’s pure cry uphold the world, and how much more so the mother who brings that cry into being? We set the stage for the coming weeks: obligation vs. essence, mitzvot aseh she’hazman gerama, and learning the siddur through pnimiyut. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2166667530 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 01:52:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-powerful-depth-and-beauty 00:37:44 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz explores the depth and beauty of this popular Shabbos niggun, composed by Rav Aharon Hakoen of Karlin zy"a ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t Rav Shlomo Katz explores the depth and beauty of … Rav Shlomo Katz explores the depth and beauty of this popular Shabbos niggun, composed by Rav Aharon Hakoen of Karlin zy"a ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2164062879 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:41:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/confusing-the-satan-rosh-hashana-prep-with-the-tolna-rebbe-1 00:54:40 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this Elul shiur Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David begin a sweet journey into the Tolna Rebbe’s Torah on “לערבב את השטן – confusing the Satan.” Why do we blow shofar both “מיושב” and “מעומד”? What actually silences the מקטרג on Rosh Hashanah? Through Rashi and the Pnei Yeshua we discover a radical key: חיבוב מצווה—genuine love and longing for mitzvot—pushes us from teshuvah mi’yirah into teshuvah me’ahavah, where “זדונות נעשים לו כזכויות.” We also learn the Tolna Rebbe’s powerful reading of “יתיצב על דרך לא טוב, רע לא ימאס”: it’s not only what you do; it’s what you tolerate. Elul is not just סור מרע; it’s training the heart for עשה טוב, building holy anticipation and preparation so we can truly stand on a good path. What you’ll hear: Why liking a mitzvah may matter even more than merely doing it How love-driven teshuvah flips debts into credits “Live and let live” vs. מואס ברע—why tolerance of רע is spiritually dangerous The art of הכנה: turning Elul into daily training for תקיעת שופר Dropping “pins” on moments of קדושה, so getting back up is faster Dedications: לע״נ ר׳ שלום ברודט זצ״ל • לע״נ בתיה פייגא בת ישראל לוי בן יוסף • לרפואה שלמה לאה שושנה בת מלכה ולשרה בת רחל פייגא • Sponsored by the Reinitz family in honor of my sister’s birthday—מזל טוב! In this Elul shiur Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra… In this Elul shiur Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David begin a sweet journey into the Tolna Rebbe’s Torah on “לערבב את השטן – confusing the Satan.” Why do we blow shofar both “מיושב” and “מעומד”? What actually silences the מקטרג on Rosh Hashanah? Through Rashi and the Pnei Yeshua we discover a radical key: חיבוב מצווה—genuine love and longing for mitzvot—pushes us from teshuvah mi’yirah into teshuvah me’ahavah, where “זדונות נעשים לו כזכויות.” We also learn the Tolna Rebbe’s powerful reading of “יתיצב על דרך לא טוב, רע לא ימאס”: it’s not only what you do; it’s what you tolerate. Elul is not just סור מרע; it’s training the heart for עשה טוב, building holy anticipation and preparation so we can truly stand on a good path. What you’ll hear: Why liking a mitzvah may matter even more than merely doing it How love-driven teshuvah flips debts into credits “Live and let live” vs. מואס ברע—why tolerance of רע is spiritually dangerous The art of הכנה: turning Elul into daily training for תקיעת שופר Dropping “pins” on moments of קדושה, so getting back up is faster Dedications: לע״נ ר׳ שלום ברודט זצ״ל • לע״נ בתיה פייגא בת ישראל לוי בן יוסף • לרפואה שלמה לאה שושנה בת מלכה ולשרה בת רחל פייגא • Sponsored by the Reinitz family in honor of my sister’s birthday—מזל טוב! tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2163315360 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:55:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/eternal-friendships 00:50:11 Rav Shlomo Katz no What if the friendships in your life weren’t random at all, but eternal assignments from Above? Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open a fiery letter from Reb Usher Freund zt"l, teaching us that Hashem places us together on life’s narrow tracks for a purpose far beyond coincidence. With stories from the chuppah of Rav Leo Dee and the struggles we all face between fleeting highs and crushing lows, Rav Shlomo brings out Reb Usher’s radical call: to transform emunah from a noun into a verb—faithing—and to hold each other up so the hand of faith always rises above nature. If you’ve ever wondered why certain souls appear in your life exactly when they do, or how to turn ordinary friendships into lifelines of eternity, this shiur will help you discover the hidden light within every connection and every breath. What if the friendships in your life weren’t rand… What if the friendships in your life weren’t random at all, but eternal assignments from Above? Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open a fiery letter from Reb Usher Freund zt"l, teaching us that Hashem places us together on life’s narrow tracks for a purpose far beyond coincidence. With stories from the chuppah of Rav Leo Dee and the struggles we all face between fleeting highs and crushing lows, Rav Shlomo brings out Reb Usher’s radical call: to transform emunah from a noun into a verb—faithing—and to hold each other up so the hand of faith always rises above nature. If you’ve ever wondered why certain souls appear in your life exactly when they do, or how to turn ordinary friendships into lifelines of eternity, this shiur will help you discover the hidden light within every connection and every breath. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2161487682 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:35:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/staying-and-feeling-alive 00:40:22 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos, Rav Shlomo Katz reminds us that Elul תשפ"ה is not a repeat of last year—it is brand new. Together we enter into the niggun of ונאמר לפניו שירה חדשה, the song of renewal, and the tefillot that prepare us for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Through the words of the Ibn Ezra and the teachings of Rav Biderman, the Shla Hakadosh, and the Ba'al Shem Tov, we learn that true life is found not only in feeling inspired, but in choosing to stay alive even through ניסיונות (challenges) that seem to make no sense. Torah and mitzvot done with חיות, with freshness and vitality, become our very source of life. May we merit not just to survive, but to feel renewed, uplifted, and alive every single Shabbos. In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos, Rav Shlomo Katz… In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos, Rav Shlomo Katz reminds us that Elul תשפ"ה is not a repeat of last year—it is brand new. Together we enter into the niggun of ונאמר לפניו שירה חדשה, the song of renewal, and the tefillot that prepare us for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Through the words of the Ibn Ezra and the teachings of Rav Biderman, the Shla Hakadosh, and the Ba'al Shem Tov, we learn that true life is found not only in feeling inspired, but in choosing to stay alive even through ניסיונות (challenges) that seem to make no sense. Torah and mitzvot done with חיות, with freshness and vitality, become our very source of life. May we merit not just to survive, but to feel renewed, uplifted, and alive every single Shabbos. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2127203085 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:31:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/balak-5785-i-didnt-even-know 00:41:20 Rav Shlomo Katz no In one of the most hidden episodes of the Torah, Parshat Balak reveals a dimension of Hashem’s love that we never even knew was happening. Am Yisrael was entirely unaware while curses were being transformed into blessings, because Hashem simply refused to hear anything negative about His people. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David take us deep into the teachings of the Izhbitzer and Chazal, showing how the story of Bilam, the story of Iyov, and the Five Books of the Torah form a complete spiritual picture: what we feel when Hashem seems absent, and what Hashem feels when we seem absent. The answer? He’s always thinking about us. A perfect entry into the Three Weeks with clarity and compassion. In one of the most hidden episodes of the Torah, … In one of the most hidden episodes of the Torah, Parshat Balak reveals a dimension of Hashem’s love that we never even knew was happening. Am Yisrael was entirely unaware while curses were being transformed into blessings, because Hashem simply refused to hear anything negative about His people. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David take us deep into the teachings of the Izhbitzer and Chazal, showing how the story of Bilam, the story of Iyov, and the Five Books of the Torah form a complete spiritual picture: what we feel when Hashem seems absent, and what Hashem feels when we seem absent. The answer? He’s always thinking about us. A perfect entry into the Three Weeks with clarity and compassion. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2125490760 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 16:01:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-moment-pain-becomes-help 00:41:32 Rav Shlomo Katz no What if the very pain you're desperate to escape is actually your greatest source of strength? Join Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David and explore a groundbreaking insight from Reb Usher Freund: your struggles aren't just hurdles to overcome—they're the very tools Hashem uses to help you grow. Drawing from powerful personal stories, including the miraculous story of his own grandfather’s survival during WWII, Rav Shlomo helps us internalize the life-changing truth that pain and challenge are not mistakes, but carefully crafted lifelines from Above. If you're feeling overwhelmed, lost, or confused by life's hardships, this shiur is your invitation to see your trials through new eyes and discover the hidden kindness within your struggles. What if the very pain you're desperate to escape … What if the very pain you're desperate to escape is actually your greatest source of strength? Join Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David and explore a groundbreaking insight from Reb Usher Freund: your struggles aren't just hurdles to overcome—they're the very tools Hashem uses to help you grow. Drawing from powerful personal stories, including the miraculous story of his own grandfather’s survival during WWII, Rav Shlomo helps us internalize the life-changing truth that pain and challenge are not mistakes, but carefully crafted lifelines from Above. If you're feeling overwhelmed, lost, or confused by life's hardships, this shiur is your invitation to see your trials through new eyes and discover the hidden kindness within your struggles. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2124191697 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:53:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/tzom-gedalya-keep-on-reading-the-psukim 00:25:18 Rav Shlomo Katz no 25 minutes exploring the aftermath of Gedalya’s assassination — revealing how its timing on the calendar holds deep relevance for our lives today. 25 minutes exploring the aftermath of Gedalya’s a… 25 minutes exploring the aftermath of Gedalya’s assassination — revealing how its timing on the calendar holds deep relevance for our lives today. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2124188745 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:46:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/hashem-takes-you-as-seriously-as-you-take-yourself-rosh-hashana 01:10:32 Rav Shlomo Katz no What if the key to Rosh Hashana isn't about being perfect — but about being real? In this pre-Rosh Hashana shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz shares personal stories, Chassidic insights, and the soul of what it means to crown Hashem as King — not just in the world, but in your life. From a missed moment at Madison Square Garden to the power of not laughing at your own spiritual yearning, this shiur cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of malchut. With teachings from the Piaseczner Rebbe, Rav Moshe Weinberger, and a powerful story from the Gerrer Rebbe, Rav Shlomo reminds us: Hashem takes you as seriously as you take yourself. If you've ever struggled with cynicism, felt disconnected from the Yomim Noraim, or wondered how to begin again… this is for you. What if the key to Rosh Hashana isn't about being… What if the key to Rosh Hashana isn't about being perfect — but about being real? In this pre-Rosh Hashana shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz shares personal stories, Chassidic insights, and the soul of what it means to crown Hashem as King — not just in the world, but in your life. From a missed moment at Madison Square Garden to the power of not laughing at your own spiritual yearning, this shiur cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of malchut. With teachings from the Piaseczner Rebbe, Rav Moshe Weinberger, and a powerful story from the Gerrer Rebbe, Rav Shlomo reminds us: Hashem takes you as seriously as you take yourself. If you've ever struggled with cynicism, felt disconnected from the Yomim Noraim, or wondered how to begin again… this is for you. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2124188238 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:45:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rebbe-nachmans-emphasis-on-rosh-hashana 00:32:57 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rebbe Nachman of Breslov’s profound connection to Rosh Hashana—and why this day is considered the “head” of the entire year. Through moving insights, personal stories, and deep Torah, we’re guided into a mindset of renewal, clarity, and preparation for the new year. Why did Rebbe Nachman say, “My whole thing is Rosh Hashana”? Why are thousands willing to risk so much just to be in Uman during this time? And more personally: what spiritual “baggage” are we still holding on to that we shouldn’t carry with us into a new year? As the world around us feels increasingly chaotic, this is our opportunity to clear space in the mind, release old weight, and open the gates to a sweet, clear, and connected year ahead. Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rebbe Nachman of Breslov… Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rebbe Nachman of Breslov’s profound connection to Rosh Hashana—and why this day is considered the “head” of the entire year. Through moving insights, personal stories, and deep Torah, we’re guided into a mindset of renewal, clarity, and preparation for the new year. Why did Rebbe Nachman say, “My whole thing is Rosh Hashana”? Why are thousands willing to risk so much just to be in Uman during this time? And more personally: what spiritual “baggage” are we still holding on to that we shouldn’t carry with us into a new year? As the world around us feels increasingly chaotic, this is our opportunity to clear space in the mind, release old weight, and open the gates to a sweet, clear, and connected year ahead. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2122991502 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 02:33:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rav-kook-chevron-8-the-murder 00:38:40 Rav Shlomo Katz no In 1937, tragedy struck once again—this time, painfully close to home. Rav Kook’s grandson, Shlomo, was murdered in the Old City of Yerushalayim while studying in Chevron. In this final installment, we explore how Rav Kook’s teachings on suffering, redemption, and the hidden pathways of Divine Providence took on a piercing new dimension. This was not just a national loss—it was a personal wound. And yet, even here, the Rav’s legacy of faith, resilience, and spiritual vision remained unshaken. In 1937, tragedy struck once again—this time, pai… In 1937, tragedy struck once again—this time, painfully close to home. Rav Kook’s grandson, Shlomo, was murdered in the Old City of Yerushalayim while studying in Chevron. In this final installment, we explore how Rav Kook’s teachings on suffering, redemption, and the hidden pathways of Divine Providence took on a piercing new dimension. This was not just a national loss—it was a personal wound. And yet, even here, the Rav’s legacy of faith, resilience, and spiritual vision remained unshaken. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2122990563 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 02:30:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rav-kook-chevron-7-post-riots-coming-back-to-chevron-but-not-for-long 00:43:29 Rav Shlomo Katz no In 1931, two years after the Chevron massacre, 200 brave Jews returned to reestablish a fragile community. With Rav Kook’s unwavering encouragement, and despite the silence of the political establishment, life slowly began to return—culminating in Rav Kook’s emotional 1933 visit. But just a few years later, Chevron was evacuated once again. This episode captures the heartbreak of fleeting return, the testimony of those who tried to hold on, and Rav Kook’s final cries that Chevron must never be abandoned. In 1931, two years after the Chevron massacre, 20… In 1931, two years after the Chevron massacre, 200 brave Jews returned to reestablish a fragile community. With Rav Kook’s unwavering encouragement, and despite the silence of the political establishment, life slowly began to return—culminating in Rav Kook’s emotional 1933 visit. But just a few years later, Chevron was evacuated once again. This episode captures the heartbreak of fleeting return, the testimony of those who tried to hold on, and Rav Kook’s final cries that Chevron must never be abandoned. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2122988127 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 02:21:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/scraping-off-the-blood 00:49:08 Rav Shlomo Katz no Six months after the 1929 Chevron massacre, a group returned to the bloodstained homes to collect the sacred remnants. Blood-soaked garments, shattered belongings, even the water used to cleanse the walls—everything was buried with reverence. In this haunting episode, we revisit the painful aftermath and Rav Kook’s halachic and spiritual response to this desecrated holy ground. As doubt and concealment clouded the redemption process, Rav Kook offered clarity, reminding Am Yisrael that beneath the darkness, unimaginable light was preparing to emerge. Six months after the 1929 Chevron massacre, a gro… Six months after the 1929 Chevron massacre, a group returned to the bloodstained homes to collect the sacred remnants. Blood-soaked garments, shattered belongings, even the water used to cleanse the walls—everything was buried with reverence. In this haunting episode, we revisit the painful aftermath and Rav Kook’s halachic and spiritual response to this desecrated holy ground. As doubt and concealment clouded the redemption process, Rav Kook offered clarity, reminding Am Yisrael that beneath the darkness, unimaginable light was preparing to emerge. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2122049499 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:24:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/feeling-the-tap-on-the-shoulder-learning-from-reb-usher-freund-ztl-5 00:44:51 Rav Shlomo Katz no What if the pain in your life wasn’t a punishment, but a tap on the shoulder from Heaven? Join Rav Shlomo Katz and the Shirat David chevra as we dive deep into a 1971 letter from Reb Asher Freund zt”l, revealing the hidden invitation behind our struggles. Drawing from Reb Usher’s piercing insights, we learn that real emunah means believing not only that things will work out, but that the very obstacles we face are themselves part of Divine hashgacha. The suffering isn’t a glitch in the plan.....it is the plan. Not to break us, but to bring us back. Through Torah, stories, and soul, Rav Shlomo opens a powerful door to understanding the voice of Hashem in a world gone mad. This is the Torah of now. In this shiur: Why pain is often the loudest voice of Divine love The trap of “calculating” our suffering—and how it cuts us off from real connection The difference between numbing emunah and living emunah Reb Asher’s life-altering teaching: “It’s not about correction—it’s about connection. What if the pain in your life wasn’t a punishment… What if the pain in your life wasn’t a punishment, but a tap on the shoulder from Heaven? Join Rav Shlomo Katz and the Shirat David chevra as we dive deep into a 1971 letter from Reb Asher Freund zt”l, revealing the hidden invitation behind our struggles. Drawing from Reb Usher’s piercing insights, we learn that real emunah means believing not only that things will work out, but that the very obstacles we face are themselves part of Divine hashgacha. The suffering isn’t a glitch in the plan.....it is the plan. Not to break us, but to bring us back. Through Torah, stories, and soul, Rav Shlomo opens a powerful door to understanding the voice of Hashem in a world gone mad. This is the Torah of now. In this shiur: Why pain is often the loudest voice of Divine love The trap of “calculating” our suffering—and how it cuts us off from real connection The difference between numbing emunah and living emunah Reb Asher’s life-altering teaching: “It’s not about correction—it’s about connection. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2121556329 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 15:57:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/two-short-stories-for-gimmel-tammuz 00:13:36 Rav Shlomo Katz no Two stories. One Rebbe. A lifetime of inspiration. On the 31st yahrzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rav Shlomo Katz shares two unforgettable true stories that illuminate the Rebbe’s ongoing presence in our lives—even decades after his physical passing. One story takes us into a hospital corridor where a broken father meets a Lubavitcher chassid. The other unfolds at the Rebbe’s Ohel, where a self-proclaimed atheist pens a letter that changes everything. These are more than stories from the life of the Rebbe. They are windows into the deeper power of hiskashrus b’machshava—connecting to a tzaddik in thought—and what happens when we open our hearts to the light the Rebbe brought (and still brings) into the world. May these stories give you strength, comfort, and clarity this Gimmel Tammuz. Two stories. One Rebbe. A lifetime of inspiration… Two stories. One Rebbe. A lifetime of inspiration. On the 31st yahrzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rav Shlomo Katz shares two unforgettable true stories that illuminate the Rebbe’s ongoing presence in our lives—even decades after his physical passing. One story takes us into a hospital corridor where a broken father meets a Lubavitcher chassid. The other unfolds at the Rebbe’s Ohel, where a self-proclaimed atheist pens a letter that changes everything. These are more than stories from the life of the Rebbe. They are windows into the deeper power of hiskashrus b’machshava—connecting to a tzaddik in thought—and what happens when we open our hearts to the light the Rebbe brought (and still brings) into the world. May these stories give you strength, comfort, and clarity this Gimmel Tammuz. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2120743701 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:08:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kah-ribon-olam-lemikdashech 00:21:35 Rav Shlomo Katz no As we conclude the Kah Ribon series, Rav Shlomo Katz takes us deep into the hauntingly beautiful stanza למקדשך תוב ולקדש קדשים - exploring what it truly means to become a Mishkan, a sanctuary, for Hashem. Drawing from the Ohr HaChaim, the Ramchal, and the Akedat Yitzchak, this shiur uncovers the profound teaching that God's dwelling is not limited to a structure. It resides within the soul of every Jew. We revisit Shlomo HaMelech's dedication of the Beit HaMikdash and his hidden fear: that the external grandeur of the Mikdash might make us forget to build the inner sanctuary within. Are we making space inside ourselves for the Divine Presence? Can we let go of self-doubt long enough to believe that even our flesh and blood can be a holy dwelling place? This is a shiur for those who long for the Beit HaMikdash. Not just the one to descend from Heaven, but the one that is waiting to be built inside our own hearts. As we conclude the Kah Ribon series, Rav Shlomo K… As we conclude the Kah Ribon series, Rav Shlomo Katz takes us deep into the hauntingly beautiful stanza למקדשך תוב ולקדש קדשים - exploring what it truly means to become a Mishkan, a sanctuary, for Hashem. Drawing from the Ohr HaChaim, the Ramchal, and the Akedat Yitzchak, this shiur uncovers the profound teaching that God's dwelling is not limited to a structure. It resides within the soul of every Jew. We revisit Shlomo HaMelech's dedication of the Beit HaMikdash and his hidden fear: that the external grandeur of the Mikdash might make us forget to build the inner sanctuary within. Are we making space inside ourselves for the Divine Presence? Can we let go of self-doubt long enough to believe that even our flesh and blood can be a holy dwelling place? This is a shiur for those who long for the Beit HaMikdash. Not just the one to descend from Heaven, but the one that is waiting to be built inside our own hearts. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2120143923 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:16:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/where-faith-and-intellect-meet-and-grow-rebbe-nachman 00:50:18 Rav Shlomo Katz no In one of the most clarifying shiurim of the year, Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rebbe Nachman’s teaching in Likutei Moharan Torah 91 — a powerful meditation on how faithfulness (אמונה) is not just a feeling of the heart, but something that must permeate the entire body. Why do we so often feel disconnected, even after miracles? Why does redemption sometimes feel foggy instead of euphoric? What happens when the moment we've been waiting for doesn't match the image we had in our minds? Rav Shlomo weaves together ancient wisdom, current events, and deeply personal reflection to show that אמונה and שכל — faithfulness and intellect — are not in conflict. They are dance partners. The shiur explores how Moshe Rabbeinu’s raised hands in the battle against Amalek symbolize the ultimate union of אמונה that extends into the hands — into action, into embodiment — until it reaches the level of שמש, of inner illumination and understanding. This is a shiur for anyone trying to hold onto faith in confusing times, anyone longing to bridge belief and reason, and anyone searching for meaning in the fog. In one of the most clarifying shiurim of the year… In one of the most clarifying shiurim of the year, Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rebbe Nachman’s teaching in Likutei Moharan Torah 91 — a powerful meditation on how faithfulness (אמונה) is not just a feeling of the heart, but something that must permeate the entire body. Why do we so often feel disconnected, even after miracles? Why does redemption sometimes feel foggy instead of euphoric? What happens when the moment we've been waiting for doesn't match the image we had in our minds? Rav Shlomo weaves together ancient wisdom, current events, and deeply personal reflection to show that אמונה and שכל — faithfulness and intellect — are not in conflict. They are dance partners. The shiur explores how Moshe Rabbeinu’s raised hands in the battle against Amalek symbolize the ultimate union of אמונה that extends into the hands — into action, into embodiment — until it reaches the level of שמש, of inner illumination and understanding. This is a shiur for anyone trying to hold onto faith in confusing times, anyone longing to bridge belief and reason, and anyone searching for meaning in the fog. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2120000976 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:02:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/korach-5785-learning-how-to-be-a-true-man 00:38:50 Rav Shlomo Katz no What makes someone truly great? Is it perfection, success, or never making a mistake? Rav Shlomo Katz dives deep into Parshat Korach, uncovering profound insights from the teachings of Reb Leibele Eiger and Even Shlomo. Discover why genuine greatness isn't about always being right, but about the courage to admit when you're wrong. Explore the critical difference between truth and the "truth of truths," and learn how the ultimate test of character lies in embracing humility and vulnerability. This shiur illuminates what it truly means to be an איש אמת (a person of truth) in a world full of confusing messages, teaching us how to find real clarity and spiritual strength. What makes someone truly great? Is it perfection,… What makes someone truly great? Is it perfection, success, or never making a mistake? Rav Shlomo Katz dives deep into Parshat Korach, uncovering profound insights from the teachings of Reb Leibele Eiger and Even Shlomo. Discover why genuine greatness isn't about always being right, but about the courage to admit when you're wrong. Explore the critical difference between truth and the "truth of truths," and learn how the ultimate test of character lies in embracing humility and vulnerability. This shiur illuminates what it truly means to be an איש אמת (a person of truth) in a world full of confusing messages, teaching us how to find real clarity and spiritual strength. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2119999062 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:01:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/we-cant-afford-to-make-the-same-post-1967-mistake 00:31:03 Rav Shlomo Katz no The war we’re in didn’t start on October 7th. It started with a mindset, and it could end with one too. Join Rav Shlomo Katz in unpacking the prophetic and spiritual roots of Israel’s modern wars—1948, 1967, 1973, and today, through the eyes of Chazal and our greatest tzaddikim. Drawing from the sefer Hilchot Milchama V’Shalom by Rav Shmuel Eliyahu, Rav Shlomo warns us of the mistake we made after the Six-Day War — believing we had succeeded by the “strength of our own hands”— and how that same spiritual arrogance led to the tragedies of Yom Kippur 1973 and Simchat Torah 2023. But there’s a path forward. The secret weapon? Anavah (humility)—the awareness that all our strength comes from Hashem. The war we’re in didn’t start on October 7th. It … The war we’re in didn’t start on October 7th. It started with a mindset, and it could end with one too. Join Rav Shlomo Katz in unpacking the prophetic and spiritual roots of Israel’s modern wars—1948, 1967, 1973, and today, through the eyes of Chazal and our greatest tzaddikim. Drawing from the sefer Hilchot Milchama V’Shalom by Rav Shmuel Eliyahu, Rav Shlomo warns us of the mistake we made after the Six-Day War — believing we had succeeded by the “strength of our own hands”— and how that same spiritual arrogance led to the tragedies of Yom Kippur 1973 and Simchat Torah 2023. But there’s a path forward. The secret weapon? Anavah (humility)—the awareness that all our strength comes from Hashem. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2116774428 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:58:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kah-ribon-olam-veapek-yas-amech 00:42:58 Rav Shlomo Katz no “I Know It’s You, Hashem.” In one of the most heart-piercing shiurim of the year, Rav Shlomo dives into the stirring words of the Modzitz niggun: “וְאַפֵּיק יַעַס עַמָּךְ מִגּוֹ גָּלוּתָא, עַמָּךְ דִּי בְּכֵי אֶת מִכְּלַל אוּמַיָּא” “Take the wrath from Your people, Hashem… Your people who cry out from among the nations.” Through tears, song, and Torah, Rav Shlomo invites us to see through the terrifying masks of exile, fear, and suffering, and to recognize that it’s all still our loving Father beneath the lion’s skin. Whether you’re afraid, confused, inspired, or just holding on — this shiur gives language and melody to the soul’s deepest plea. In this Shiur: - A chilling parable about a lion entering a Jewish home. - The deep Kabbalistic and emotional meaning of אריותא (lions) in the current moment. - Insights from the Modzitz Rebbe, Reb Shlomo of Zvhil, Rav Ginsburgh, and Rebbe Simcha Bunim of Peshischa. - What it means to cry out “למענך” — not for our sake, but for Yours, Hashem. “I Know It’s You, Hashem.” In one of the most hea… “I Know It’s You, Hashem.” In one of the most heart-piercing shiurim of the year, Rav Shlomo dives into the stirring words of the Modzitz niggun: “וְאַפֵּיק יַעַס עַמָּךְ מִגּוֹ גָּלוּתָא, עַמָּךְ דִּי בְּכֵי אֶת מִכְּלַל אוּמַיָּא” “Take the wrath from Your people, Hashem… Your people who cry out from among the nations.” Through tears, song, and Torah, Rav Shlomo invites us to see through the terrifying masks of exile, fear, and suffering, and to recognize that it’s all still our loving Father beneath the lion’s skin. Whether you’re afraid, confused, inspired, or just holding on — this shiur gives language and melody to the soul’s deepest plea. In this Shiur: - A chilling parable about a lion entering a Jewish home. - The deep Kabbalistic and emotional meaning of אריותא (lions) in the current moment. - Insights from the Modzitz Rebbe, Reb Shlomo of Zvhil, Rav Ginsburgh, and Rebbe Simcha Bunim of Peshischa. - What it means to cry out “למענך” — not for our sake, but for Yours, Hashem. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2115538068 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:05:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/what-will-win-this-war-israel-iran-eternal-purpose-special-wartime-chizuk-episode 00:46:28 Rav Shlomo Katz no Niggun ends and shiur begins at 9:40 In this special episode, recorded amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, Rav Shlomo shares raw, heartfelt Torah to help us spiritually anchor in these trying times. From the bomb shelters of Ra’anana to the deep teachings of Rabbi Nachman and Reb Yitzchak Breiter, Rav Shlomo opens a window into the soul of Am Yisrael—our strength, our pain, and our unbreakable longing for redemption. He responds directly to those who don’t understand the eternal mission of the Jewish people, reframing suffering not as defeat, but as part of a matarah nitzchit, an eternal purpose. What does real victory look like? Not a regime change in Tehran, but the rebuilding of the Beit HaMikdash and the return of Mashiach. Niggun ends and shiur begins at 9:40 In this spe… Niggun ends and shiur begins at 9:40 In this special episode, recorded amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, Rav Shlomo shares raw, heartfelt Torah to help us spiritually anchor in these trying times. From the bomb shelters of Ra’anana to the deep teachings of Rabbi Nachman and Reb Yitzchak Breiter, Rav Shlomo opens a window into the soul of Am Yisrael—our strength, our pain, and our unbreakable longing for redemption. He responds directly to those who don’t understand the eternal mission of the Jewish people, reframing suffering not as defeat, but as part of a matarah nitzchit, an eternal purpose. What does real victory look like? Not a regime change in Tehran, but the rebuilding of the Beit HaMikdash and the return of Mashiach. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2111639574 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:26:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/behaalotecha-5785-do-you-have-a-heart-of-flesh 00:52:13 Rav Shlomo Katz no Join Rav Shlomo Katz as we dive deep into one of the most vulnerable, explosive, and essential teachings of the Ishbitzer Rebbe: the yearning for a lev basar — a heart of flesh. Why did Bnei Yisrael suddenly ask for meat in the desert, after witnessing the greatest miracles in history? Was it physical craving... or a spiritual cry to feel something again? Drawing from the teachings of Rav Shlomo Carlebach, the Ishbitzer Rebbe, and the prophetic vision of the Messianic era, Rav Shlomo challenges us to ask: Are we strong because we're tough, or are we strong because we're soft? What does it mean to be a Jew with a heart that feels — even when it hurts? In this shiur: Why the complaint for “meat” was really a cry for inner life What it truly means to serve Hashem with a lev basar — a heart that feels How leadership, vulnerability, and humility go hand in hand Join Rav Shlomo Katz as we dive deep into one of … Join Rav Shlomo Katz as we dive deep into one of the most vulnerable, explosive, and essential teachings of the Ishbitzer Rebbe: the yearning for a lev basar — a heart of flesh. Why did Bnei Yisrael suddenly ask for meat in the desert, after witnessing the greatest miracles in history? Was it physical craving... or a spiritual cry to feel something again? Drawing from the teachings of Rav Shlomo Carlebach, the Ishbitzer Rebbe, and the prophetic vision of the Messianic era, Rav Shlomo challenges us to ask: Are we strong because we're tough, or are we strong because we're soft? What does it mean to be a Jew with a heart that feels — even when it hurts? In this shiur: Why the complaint for “meat” was really a cry for inner life What it truly means to serve Hashem with a lev basar — a heart that feels How leadership, vulnerability, and humility go hand in hand tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2110284888 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:59:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/my-pain-is-my-tikkun-learning-from-reb-usher-freund-ztl-4 00:38:20 Rav Shlomo Katz no Is our suffering divine punishment, or is it something deeper? Join Rav Shlomo in unpacking a soul-stirring 1971 letter from Reb Usher Freund zt”l that redefines how we view pain, failure, and confusion. With brutal honesty and infinite compassion, Reb Usher teaches that the deepest afflictions in life are not punishments. Rather, they are the very vehicles through which we connect to Hashem. Rav Shlomo explores the inner wars with the yetzer hara, the moments when we feel too broken to pray, and the radical emunah that God isn’t pushing us away, but pulling us closer. This Torah is for the heart of anyone who's ever suffered and still dared to hold on. In this shiur: Why we must stop trying to explain our suffering The hidden kindness in our most bitter battles How personal pain is the gateway to collective redemption The difference between divine help and divine partnership Rav Shlomo Katz, Reb Usher Freund, Emunah, Suffering in Judaism, Pain and Tikkun, Jewish Philosophy, Yetzer Hara, Hashem’s Love, Tzaddikim, Torah of the Heart, Soul Work, Bitachon, Tikkun HaNefesh, Redemption Is our suffering divine punishment, or is it some… Is our suffering divine punishment, or is it something deeper? Join Rav Shlomo in unpacking a soul-stirring 1971 letter from Reb Usher Freund zt”l that redefines how we view pain, failure, and confusion. With brutal honesty and infinite compassion, Reb Usher teaches that the deepest afflictions in life are not punishments. Rather, they are the very vehicles through which we connect to Hashem. Rav Shlomo explores the inner wars with the yetzer hara, the moments when we feel too broken to pray, and the radical emunah that God isn’t pushing us away, but pulling us closer. This Torah is for the heart of anyone who's ever suffered and still dared to hold on. In this shiur: Why we must stop trying to explain our suffering The hidden kindness in our most bitter battles How personal pain is the gateway to collective redemption The difference between divine help and divine partnership Rav Shlomo Katz, Reb Usher Freund, Emunah, Suffering in Judaism, Pain and Tikkun, Jewish Philosophy, Yetzer Hara, Hashem’s Love, Tzaddikim, Torah of the Heart, Soul Work, Bitachon, Tikkun HaNefesh, Redemption tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2109791862 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:31:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-qualities-of-both-david-and-shlomo-hamelech-yemot-hamashiach-25 00:44:19 Rav Shlomo Katz no What do King David and King Shlomo teach us about the soul of Mashiach? Rav Shlomo Katz explores a powerful tension in the Torah: Why was David HaMelech, our greatest warrior and servant of Hashem, not allowed to build the Beit HaMikdash? And how is Mashiach, who must also fight great wars, able to build the Third Temple? Drawing from the Rambam, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and Chassidic masters, Rav Shlomo reveals that Mashiach will not be just a descendant of David, but also Zera Shlomo - a blend of the courage of David and the peace of Shlomo. 🔹 Why is the Beit HaMikdash is still called “Beit David” even though Shlomo built it? 🔹 The Rebbe’s secret insight into the Rambam’s words: “מזרע דוד ומזרע שלמה” 🔹 How Mashiach will conquer the world not through war, but through tefillah 🔹 Why longing for redemption, even when we can’t complete the mission, changes everything From David’s holy wars to Shlomo’s divine peace, we uncover how Mashiach will bring the world together, without even one gunshot. Just pure presence, love, and Emunah. What do King David and King Shlomo teach us about… What do King David and King Shlomo teach us about the soul of Mashiach? Rav Shlomo Katz explores a powerful tension in the Torah: Why was David HaMelech, our greatest warrior and servant of Hashem, not allowed to build the Beit HaMikdash? And how is Mashiach, who must also fight great wars, able to build the Third Temple? Drawing from the Rambam, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and Chassidic masters, Rav Shlomo reveals that Mashiach will not be just a descendant of David, but also Zera Shlomo - a blend of the courage of David and the peace of Shlomo. 🔹 Why is the Beit HaMikdash is still called “Beit David” even though Shlomo built it? 🔹 The Rebbe’s secret insight into the Rambam’s words: “מזרע דוד ומזרע שלמה” 🔹 How Mashiach will conquer the world not through war, but through tefillah 🔹 Why longing for redemption, even when we can’t complete the mission, changes everything From David’s holy wars to Shlomo’s divine peace, we uncover how Mashiach will bring the world together, without even one gunshot. Just pure presence, love, and Emunah. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2108795349 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:18:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kah-ribon-looking-for-the-aleph-in-everything 00:43:08 Rav Shlomo Katz no What if every struggle, every detour, every moment in your life was really just a hidden encounter with God? In this week's shiur on Kah Ribon, Rav Shlomo Katz dives into the soul of the verse לו יחיה גבר שנין אלפין לא יעל גבורתך בחושבניה—uncovering a radical teaching from the Vorker Rebbe, the Magaleh Amukos, Rav Baruch of Mezhibuzh, and Rav Tzadok HaKohen of Lublin. It's not just that Hashem’s might is beyond calculation. It's that when we choose to see the Aleph, the אלופו של עולם, the Master of the World, in every moment, even the harshest judgments melt away. This is the difference between exile and redemption. One small letter—Aleph. One shift in consciousness. The moment we live with Emunah that nothing is mikreh (random), we sweeten all judgments and begin to taste geulah. 🔹 Why חטא (sin) has a silent Aleph 🔹 The power of Shehakol in the face of death 🔹 How Yaakov Avinu saw only Alephs—even in Lavan and Eisav 🔹 The secret of turning גלות into גאולה 🔹 And what it means to live like Adam HaRishon—with everything created just for you If you’re mevakesh emunah—if you’re even just seeking to believe—Hashem already begins to forgive. What if every struggle, every detour, every momen… What if every struggle, every detour, every moment in your life was really just a hidden encounter with God? In this week's shiur on Kah Ribon, Rav Shlomo Katz dives into the soul of the verse לו יחיה גבר שנין אלפין לא יעל גבורתך בחושבניה—uncovering a radical teaching from the Vorker Rebbe, the Magaleh Amukos, Rav Baruch of Mezhibuzh, and Rav Tzadok HaKohen of Lublin. It's not just that Hashem’s might is beyond calculation. It's that when we choose to see the Aleph, the אלופו של עולם, the Master of the World, in every moment, even the harshest judgments melt away. This is the difference between exile and redemption. One small letter—Aleph. One shift in consciousness. The moment we live with Emunah that nothing is mikreh (random), we sweeten all judgments and begin to taste geulah. 🔹 Why חטא (sin) has a silent Aleph 🔹 The power of Shehakol in the face of death 🔹 How Yaakov Avinu saw only Alephs—even in Lavan and Eisav 🔹 The secret of turning גלות into גאולה 🔹 And what it means to live like Adam HaRishon—with everything created just for you If you’re mevakesh emunah—if you’re even just seeking to believe—Hashem already begins to forgive. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2108406831 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:32:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rebbe-nachmans-secret-mission-in-eretz-yisrael 00:55:51 Rav Shlomo Katz no What was Rebbe Nachman really doing in Eretz Yisrael? In this final shiur on Rebbe Nachman’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Rav Shlomo Katz walks us through the most mysterious and spiritually charged moments of the journey: from Haifa to Tiberias to Meron, to the very edge of revelation. Why was Rebbe Nachman downcast on Simchat Torah while others danced? Why did he refuse to share Torah, only to later radiate with fiery passion when pressed by a great Rav? And what does it mean when blood begins to flow from his mouth as he attempts to reveal a secret from Heaven? We visit ancient caves, confront the illusion of fear, and uncover Rebbe Nachman’s teaching on what it means to serve Hashem during katnut, a state of spiritual smallness. This is not just a travelogue. It’s a journey into the depths of soul, the mystery of tzaddikim, and the light of Eretz Yisrael. What was Rebbe Nachman really doing in Eretz Yisr… What was Rebbe Nachman really doing in Eretz Yisrael? In this final shiur on Rebbe Nachman’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Rav Shlomo Katz walks us through the most mysterious and spiritually charged moments of the journey: from Haifa to Tiberias to Meron, to the very edge of revelation. Why was Rebbe Nachman downcast on Simchat Torah while others danced? Why did he refuse to share Torah, only to later radiate with fiery passion when pressed by a great Rav? And what does it mean when blood begins to flow from his mouth as he attempts to reveal a secret from Heaven? We visit ancient caves, confront the illusion of fear, and uncover Rebbe Nachman’s teaching on what it means to serve Hashem during katnut, a state of spiritual smallness. This is not just a travelogue. It’s a journey into the depths of soul, the mystery of tzaddikim, and the light of Eretz Yisrael. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2107457658 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:11:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/naso-5785-lifting-up-the-heads-of-those-who-feel-rejected 00:49:57 Rav Shlomo Katz no Why does the Torah open Parshat Naso with בני גרשון—and why are they the ones who need their heads lifted? Join Rav Shlomo Katz as he dives deep into the Torah of Even Shlomo, the teachings of Rav Shlomo Carlebach, to reveal the inner world of those who feel cast out, rejected, or spiritually divorced from their source. What does it mean to feel מגורש—exiled, pushed away? And how does the Torah respond? Through the lens of the name גרשון, Rav Shlomo brings healing to anyone who’s ever felt like God wasn’t interested in them. We learn that lifting the head doesn’t just mean cheering someone up—it means elevating the way they think. Seeing exile not as rejection, but as preparation. Realizing that you can only be divorced from a place you were once deeply connected to. This is a Torah for those who feel spiritually stuck, who wonder if they’ve been left behind. It's for those who need another Har Sinai—a new revelation that reminds them: you were never really exiled. You just need to lift your head. In this shiur: Why the name Gershon holds the secret to spiritual return What it really means to be "divorced" from God How the Levi'im were masters of lifting people out of despair Why post-Shavuot is when we need Har Sinai the most And how Rav Shlomo Carlebach’s Torah heals the souls of the “גם הם”—those who wonder if they’re still wanted This teaching is from Even Shlomo on Sefer Bamidbar, with live reflection and depth from Rav Shlomo Katz. Why does the Torah open Parshat Naso with בני גרש… Why does the Torah open Parshat Naso with בני גרשון—and why are they the ones who need their heads lifted? Join Rav Shlomo Katz as he dives deep into the Torah of Even Shlomo, the teachings of Rav Shlomo Carlebach, to reveal the inner world of those who feel cast out, rejected, or spiritually divorced from their source. What does it mean to feel מגורש—exiled, pushed away? And how does the Torah respond? Through the lens of the name גרשון, Rav Shlomo brings healing to anyone who’s ever felt like God wasn’t interested in them. We learn that lifting the head doesn’t just mean cheering someone up—it means elevating the way they think. Seeing exile not as rejection, but as preparation. Realizing that you can only be divorced from a place you were once deeply connected to. This is a Torah for those who feel spiritually stuck, who wonder if they’ve been left behind. It's for those who need another Har Sinai—a new revelation that reminds them: you were never really exiled. You just need to lift your head. In this shiur: Why the name Gershon holds the secret to spiritual return What it really means to be "divorced" from God How the Levi'im were masters of lifting people out of despair Why post-Shavuot is when we need Har Sinai the most And how Rav Shlomo Carlebach’s Torah heals the souls of the “גם הם”—those who wonder if they’re still wanted This teaching is from Even Shlomo on Sefer Bamidbar, with live reflection and depth from Rav Shlomo Katz. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2104885581 Fri, 30 May 2025 14:22:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kah-ribon-2-hashem-is-the-shadchan 00:43:38 Rav Shlomo Katz no Kah Ribon (2) - Hashem is the Shadchan by Rav Shlomo Katz Kah Ribon (2) - Hashem is the Shadchan by Rav Shl… Kah Ribon (2) - Hashem is the Shadchan by Rav Shlomo Katz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2104181802 Thu, 29 May 2025 09:05:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rebbe-nachmans-arrival-in-eretz-yisrael 00:54:38 Rav Shlomo Katz no We continue the journey of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov as he finally arrives in Eretz Yisrael after an unimaginable odyssey in 1798. From near-death storms to the chilling encounter with a mysterious Ishmaelite, every moment is charged with mystery, purpose, and divine orchestration. But the most startling moment? The moment Rebbe Nachman steps foot on the holy soil and says he immediately accomplished what he came for. What did he mean by that? Can four amot in Eretz Yisrael truly change your soul forever? Rav Shlomo unpacks the esoteric teachings behind this statement, weaving in the tension between descent and ascent, the soul’s yearning for its source, and the eternal tzaddik’s mission to open spiritual pipelines for generations to come. This shiur brings to life Rebbe Nachman’s words with urgency and depth,especially for those on the path toward their own “arrival.” 📖 Source texts include Shivchei HaRan and Likutei Moharan. Rav Shlomo Katz helps us understand and connect to the depth of Rebbe Nachman's journey to Eretz Yisrael with this series of short, relevant insights. Appreciate the essence of these precious teachings and their impact on our own spiritual aliyah. We continue the journey of Rebbe Nachman of Bresl… We continue the journey of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov as he finally arrives in Eretz Yisrael after an unimaginable odyssey in 1798. From near-death storms to the chilling encounter with a mysterious Ishmaelite, every moment is charged with mystery, purpose, and divine orchestration. But the most startling moment? The moment Rebbe Nachman steps foot on the holy soil and says he immediately accomplished what he came for. What did he mean by that? Can four amot in Eretz Yisrael truly change your soul forever? Rav Shlomo unpacks the esoteric teachings behind this statement, weaving in the tension between descent and ascent, the soul’s yearning for its source, and the eternal tzaddik’s mission to open spiritual pipelines for generations to come. This shiur brings to life Rebbe Nachman’s words with urgency and depth,especially for those on the path toward their own “arrival.” 📖 Source texts include Shivchei HaRan and Likutei Moharan. Rav Shlomo Katz helps us understand and connect to the depth of Rebbe Nachman's journey to Eretz Yisrael with this series of short, relevant insights. Appreciate the essence of these precious teachings and their impact on our own spiritual aliyah. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2103726879 Wed, 28 May 2025 14:00:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/bamidbar-5785-the-book-of-mistakes 00:36:05 Rav Shlomo Katz no Why did Rav Shlomo Carlebach call Sefer Bamidbar “The Book of Mistakes”? Join Rav Shlomo Katz as he reflects on the teachings of Even Shlomo, the Torah of Rav Shlomo Carlebach, revealing how Bamidbar is not just a book of wandering, but a book of becoming. From Moshe Rabbeinu’s failure to enter Eretz Yisrael to the downfall of the meraglim (spies), we learn that failure isn’t the end. It’s part of the path. As Rav Shlomo Carlebach writes, “The higher the goal, the more you’re going to fall on the way.” Rav Shlomo Katz brings these words to life, especially as we prepare for Shavuot, reminding us that Torah was given in the desert because only those who know they’re lost can truly hold on to it. In this shiur: Why Bamidbar is the “Book of Mistakes” The inner Torah of failure, growth, and humility Why even Moshe Rabbeinu’s failures matter—and how they teach us to keep going How to spiritually prepare for Matan Torah when you feel unworthy This teaching is from Even Shlomo on Sefer Bamidbar, the collected Torah of Rav Shlomo Carlebach, with live commentary and reflection by Rav Shlomo Katz. Why did Rav Shlomo Carlebach call Sefer Bamidbar … Why did Rav Shlomo Carlebach call Sefer Bamidbar “The Book of Mistakes”? Join Rav Shlomo Katz as he reflects on the teachings of Even Shlomo, the Torah of Rav Shlomo Carlebach, revealing how Bamidbar is not just a book of wandering, but a book of becoming. From Moshe Rabbeinu’s failure to enter Eretz Yisrael to the downfall of the meraglim (spies), we learn that failure isn’t the end. It’s part of the path. As Rav Shlomo Carlebach writes, “The higher the goal, the more you’re going to fall on the way.” Rav Shlomo Katz brings these words to life, especially as we prepare for Shavuot, reminding us that Torah was given in the desert because only those who know they’re lost can truly hold on to it. In this shiur: Why Bamidbar is the “Book of Mistakes” The inner Torah of failure, growth, and humility Why even Moshe Rabbeinu’s failures matter—and how they teach us to keep going How to spiritually prepare for Matan Torah when you feel unworthy This teaching is from Even Shlomo on Sefer Bamidbar, the collected Torah of Rav Shlomo Carlebach, with live commentary and reflection by Rav Shlomo Katz. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2102396463 Mon, 26 May 2025 13:31:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/hallel-for-yom-yerushalayim-5785 00:25:17 Rav Shlomo Katz no Shirat David's stirring rendition of Hallel commemorating Yom Yerushalayim Shirat David's stirring rendition of Hallel comme… Shirat David's stirring rendition of Hallel commemorating Yom Yerushalayim tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2101875825 Sun, 25 May 2025 11:31:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/how-chassidus-prepares-us-for-a-world-with-mashiach-yemot-hamashiach-24 00:53:15 Rav Shlomo Katz no What will actually change when Mashiach comes? And what if the answer isn’t a different world, but a different way of seeing the world we already live in? Let's dive deep into the Chassidic understanding of Geulah (redemption), explaining how the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and other tzaddikim reveal the hidden essence of reality. It's already here, just waiting to be uncovered. Drawing from the Alter Rebbe, Rashbi, and the Vitebsker Rebbe, we explore how Chassidus helps us build the spiritual vessels to live with Mashiach-consciousness now. What will actually change when Mashiach comes? An… What will actually change when Mashiach comes? And what if the answer isn’t a different world, but a different way of seeing the world we already live in? Let's dive deep into the Chassidic understanding of Geulah (redemption), explaining how the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and other tzaddikim reveal the hidden essence of reality. It's already here, just waiting to be uncovered. Drawing from the Alter Rebbe, Rashbi, and the Vitebsker Rebbe, we explore how Chassidus helps us build the spiritual vessels to live with Mashiach-consciousness now. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2100822087 Fri, 23 May 2025 09:55:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kah-ribon-olam 00:35:16 Rav Shlomo Katz no Kah Ribon Olam - The Song of Every Jew by Rav Shlomo Katz Kah Ribon Olam - The Song of Every Jew by Rav Shl… Kah Ribon Olam - The Song of Every Jew by Rav Shlomo Katz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2100192030 Thu, 22 May 2025 12:37:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rebbe-nachmans-journey-to-eretz-yisrael-the-bizarre-childlike-behavior 00:45:37 Rav Shlomo Katz no Why did Rebbe Nachman act like a barefoot child skipping through the streets of Istanbul? This shiur dives deep into one of the most mysterious chapters of Rebbe Nachman’s life — his legendary journey to Eretz Yisrael. Disguises, self-imposed humiliation, childish games, and life-threatening danger made every step of his journey its own form of spiritual combat. Drawing from the writings of Rav Nosson and the teachings in Likkutei Moharan, we explore why Rebbe Nachman insisted on entering the Holy Land through קטנות (smallness), ביזיונות (disgrace), and complete self-nullification. What did he know that we don’t? Rebbe Nachman's story is a roadmap for anyone trying to grow in their Yiddishkeit, to strip away ego, to embrace the fall before the ascent, and to walk the strange, beautiful path toward real spiritual transformation. Why did Rebbe Nachman act like a barefoot child s… Why did Rebbe Nachman act like a barefoot child skipping through the streets of Istanbul? This shiur dives deep into one of the most mysterious chapters of Rebbe Nachman’s life — his legendary journey to Eretz Yisrael. Disguises, self-imposed humiliation, childish games, and life-threatening danger made every step of his journey its own form of spiritual combat. Drawing from the writings of Rav Nosson and the teachings in Likkutei Moharan, we explore why Rebbe Nachman insisted on entering the Holy Land through קטנות (smallness), ביזיונות (disgrace), and complete self-nullification. What did he know that we don’t? Rebbe Nachman's story is a roadmap for anyone trying to grow in their Yiddishkeit, to strip away ego, to embrace the fall before the ascent, and to walk the strange, beautiful path toward real spiritual transformation. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2099655870 Wed, 21 May 2025 13:36:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/parshat-beharbechukotai-5785-can-you-hear-your-soul-screaming 00:43:10 Rav Shlomo Katz no What does it mean to live with Hashem engraved in your soul? This shiur dives into the Torah of חקיקה — of engraving. Not just doing mitzvot, but becoming someone who can't not. Someone whose subconscious, whose smallest actions, carry Hashem’s light. Drawing from the teachings of Rav Shlomo Carlebach, the Izhbitzer, and Chazal, we explore what happens when the inner world becomes clean, when your heart cries out even before you speak. We talk about the power of פנימיות, of the צעקה של הלב, the scream of the heart that goes deeper than tefillah. And we ask the uncomfortable question: If this isn’t engraved in me and if I’m not living from that place, can I really stand at Har Sinai? What does it mean to live with Hashem engraved in… What does it mean to live with Hashem engraved in your soul? This shiur dives into the Torah of חקיקה — of engraving. Not just doing mitzvot, but becoming someone who can't not. Someone whose subconscious, whose smallest actions, carry Hashem’s light. Drawing from the teachings of Rav Shlomo Carlebach, the Izhbitzer, and Chazal, we explore what happens when the inner world becomes clean, when your heart cries out even before you speak. We talk about the power of פנימיות, of the צעקה של הלב, the scream of the heart that goes deeper than tefillah. And we ask the uncomfortable question: If this isn’t engraved in me and if I’m not living from that place, can I really stand at Har Sinai? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2098047192 Sun, 18 May 2025 18:39:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/parshat-emor-5785-never-stop-dreaming 00:48:14 Rav Shlomo Katz no What if the greatest danger to your soul isn’t failure… but arrival? This week’s Torah hits a deeper nerve: what happens when the thing you begged for actually happens? You’re here. You’re holding it. Now what? What if we’ve stopped dreaming because we think we’ve already arrived? What if the greatest danger to your soul isn’t fa… What if the greatest danger to your soul isn’t failure… but arrival? This week’s Torah hits a deeper nerve: what happens when the thing you begged for actually happens? You’re here. You’re holding it. Now what? What if we’ve stopped dreaming because we think we’ve already arrived? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2098460610 Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-pain-isnt-real-but-emunah-is-learning-from-rav-usher-freund-ztl-3 00:45:56 Rav Shlomo Katz no Why do some people with endless hardship live in serenity, while others crumble under far less? What if it’s not the circumstances causing pain, but how we think about them? Dive into the inner world of Rav Asher, who teaches that most suffering doesn’t come from reality. Rather, it comes from the imagination. Our own thoughts become our enemy. But once we learn to trace our strength not to our ego, but to the Ein, to the place of nothingness where only Hashem is real, we begin to live. This is more than emotional healing. It’s spiritual realignment. It’s shifting from self-pity to divine support, from illusion to Emunah. This shiur might change the way you wake up in the morning and how you relate to your entire life. Why do some people with endless hardship live in … Why do some people with endless hardship live in serenity, while others crumble under far less? What if it’s not the circumstances causing pain, but how we think about them? Dive into the inner world of Rav Asher, who teaches that most suffering doesn’t come from reality. Rather, it comes from the imagination. Our own thoughts become our enemy. But once we learn to trace our strength not to our ego, but to the Ein, to the place of nothingness where only Hashem is real, we begin to live. This is more than emotional healing. It’s spiritual realignment. It’s shifting from self-pity to divine support, from illusion to Emunah. This shiur might change the way you wake up in the morning and how you relate to your entire life. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2098045947 Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-23-what-will-change-and-what-wont 00:54:27 Rav Shlomo Katz no We daven for Mashiach every day. We say the words. We hope it's near. But what are we actually waiting for? What will change in the days of Mashiach and what will stay exactly the same? What does life look like in a world filled with emunah, clarity, and Geulah? This shiur explores the teachings of Chazal, Rambam, and classic Torah sources on Yemot HaMashiach. We explore how this is not a new reality, but the world we know, restored to what it was always meant to be.. A world where Hashem’s truth is visible, where mitzvot feel natural, and where we finally see how much distortion we’ve learned to tolerate. It’s a perspective that will change how you understand redemption, faith, and your role in bringing light into a broken world. We daven for Mashiach every day. We say the words… We daven for Mashiach every day. We say the words. We hope it's near. But what are we actually waiting for? What will change in the days of Mashiach and what will stay exactly the same? What does life look like in a world filled with emunah, clarity, and Geulah? This shiur explores the teachings of Chazal, Rambam, and classic Torah sources on Yemot HaMashiach. We explore how this is not a new reality, but the world we know, restored to what it was always meant to be.. A world where Hashem’s truth is visible, where mitzvot feel natural, and where we finally see how much distortion we’ve learned to tolerate. It’s a perspective that will change how you understand redemption, faith, and your role in bringing light into a broken world. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2094237465 Mon, 12 May 2025 10:23:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/learning-from-reb-usher-freund-ztl-2-pain-is-an-invitation 00:55:54 Rav Shlomo Katz no 2. Pain is an Invitation by Rav Shlomo Katz 2. Pain is an Invitation by Rav Shlomo Katz 2. Pain is an Invitation by Rav Shlomo Katz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2093973720 Sun, 11 May 2025 19:38:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-22-whats-the-deal-with-gog-umagog 00:47:08 Rav Shlomo Katz no Yemot Hamashiach (22) - What's the Deal with Gog U'Magog? by Rav Shlomo Katz Yemot Hamashiach (22) - What's the Deal with Gog … Yemot Hamashiach (22) - What's the Deal with Gog U'Magog? by Rav Shlomo Katz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2092828512 Fri, 09 May 2025 11:39:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/becoming-rebbe-nachman-the-decision-to-travel-to-eretz-yisrael 00:42:42 Rav Shlomo Katz no Becoming Rebbe Nachman - The decision to travel to Eretz Yisrael by Rav Shlomo Katz Becoming Rebbe Nachman - The decision to travel t… Becoming Rebbe Nachman - The decision to travel to Eretz Yisrael by Rav Shlomo Katz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2092825227 Fri, 09 May 2025 11:29:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/hachana-lshabbos-kol-mekadesh-shvii-part-3 00:35:01 Rav Shlomo Katz no On Shabbos, Im not running anywhere - Rav Shlomo Katz by Rav Shlomo Katz On Shabbos, Im not running anywhere - Rav Shlomo … On Shabbos, Im not running anywhere - Rav Shlomo Katz by Rav Shlomo Katz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2091778077 Wed, 07 May 2025 19:00:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/parshat-kedoshim-5785-what-does-it-mean-to-be-holy 00:52:31 Rav Shlomo Katz no Parshat Kedoshim 5785: What does it mean to be Holy? by Rav Shlomo Katz Parshat Kedoshim 5785: What does it mean to be Ho… Parshat Kedoshim 5785: What does it mean to be Holy? by Rav Shlomo Katz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2090505006 Mon, 05 May 2025 14:54:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/learning-from-reb-usher-freund-ztl-1-who-was-reb-usher 00:32:21 Rav Shlomo Katz no 1. Who Was Reb Usher? by Rav Shlomo Katz 1. Who Was Reb Usher? by Rav Shlomo Katz 1. Who Was Reb Usher? by Rav Shlomo Katz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2089814553 Sun, 04 May 2025 12:29:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-21-where-will-mashiach-be-revealed 00:37:26 Rav Shlomo Katz no Yemot Hamashiach (21) - Where Will Mashiach be Revealed? by Rav Shlomo Katz Yemot Hamashiach (21) - Where Will Mashiach be Re… Yemot Hamashiach (21) - Where Will Mashiach be Revealed? by Rav Shlomo Katz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2088776676 Fri, 02 May 2025 11:00:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/living-in-the-beis-hamikdash-every-shabbos 00:37:46 Rav Shlomo Katz no Living in the Beis Hamikdash Every Shabbos by Rav Shlomo Katz Living in the Beis Hamikdash Every Shabbos by Rav… Living in the Beis Hamikdash Every Shabbos by Rav Shlomo Katz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2088172050 Thu, 01 May 2025 07:15:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/cd7688fc-b5ef-4b07-83a1-3558ab3738e1 00:45:52 Rav Shlomo Katz no Hallel Yom Ha'atzmaut @ Shirat David Hallel Yom Ha'atzmaut @ Shirat David Hallel Yom Ha'atzmaut @ Shirat David tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2086721745 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-20-will-mashiachs-arrival-feel-miraculous-or-natural 01:06:50 Rav Shlomo Katz no Yemot Hamashiach (20) - Will Mashiach's Arrival Feel Miraculous or Natural? by Rav Shlomo Katz Yemot Hamashiach (20) - Will Mashiach's Arrival F… Yemot Hamashiach (20) - Will Mashiach's Arrival Feel Miraculous or Natural? by Rav Shlomo Katz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2084108082 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:18:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yom-hashoah-the-breslover-chassidim-of-the-warsaw-ghetto-rav-shlomo-katz 00:48:31 Rav Shlomo Katz no A short journey into the fire, heart and soul that was found in the dark ghetto of Warsaw A short journey into the fire, heart and soul tha… A short journey into the fire, heart and soul that was found in the dark ghetto of Warsaw tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2083556778 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:45:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/shmini-blood-that-boils-vs-blood-that-is-calm-rav-shlomo-katz 00:51:30 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on a teaching from R' Shlomo Carlebach z'l, we learned a very important teaching when it comes to staying silent, and turning your blood from boiling to calm. Based on a teaching from R' Shlomo Carlebach z'l,… Based on a teaching from R' Shlomo Carlebach z'l, we learned a very important teaching when it comes to staying silent, and turning your blood from boiling to calm. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2083248588 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:02:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/9e41120e-8f70-4629-bbc2-b202c3c30af7 00:49:04 Rav Shlomo Katz no שיער בפרשת השבוע על פי הברכת אברהם מסלונים שיער בפרשת השבוע על פי הברכת אברהם מסלונים שיער בפרשת השבוע על פי הברכת אברהם מסלונים tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2080541820 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:29:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/sefirat-haomer-day-4 00:00:53 Rav Shlomo Katz no Sefirat Ha'omer Day 4 - נצח שבחסד by Rav Shlomo Katz Sefirat Ha'omer Day 4 - נצח שבחסד by Rav Shlomo K… Sefirat Ha'omer Day 4 - נצח שבחסד by Rav Shlomo Katz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2080538580 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:21:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/sefirat-haomer-day-2 00:00:56 Rav Shlomo Katz no Sefirat Ha'omer Day 2 - גבורה שבחסד by Rav Shlomo Katz Sefirat Ha'omer Day 2 - גבורה שבחסד by Rav Shlomo… Sefirat Ha'omer Day 2 - גבורה שבחסד by Rav Shlomo Katz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2080534989 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:13:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/sefirat-haomer-day-1 00:01:31 Rav Shlomo Katz no Understanding the unique significance, power and depth of Sefirat Ha'omer Day 1 with Rav Shlomo Katz Understanding the unique significance, power and … Understanding the unique significance, power and depth of Sefirat Ha'omer Day 1 with Rav Shlomo Katz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2066751736 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/hallel-rosh-chodesh-nissan-shirat-david 00:20:34 Rav Shlomo Katz no Hallel - Rosh Chodesh Nissan @ Shirat David 5785 Hallel - Rosh Chodesh Nissan @ Shirat David 5785 Hallel - Rosh Chodesh Nissan @ Shirat David 5785 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2066739176 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-unspoken-unfortunate-hero-of-rosh-chodesh-nissan-rav-shlomo-katz 00:55:23 Rav Shlomo Katz no A talk given at the Geula conference for women, Rosh Chodesh Nissan A talk given at the Geula conference for women, R… A talk given at the Geula conference for women, Rosh Chodesh Nissan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2065274792 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/parashat-hachodesh-like-never-before-rav-shlomo-katz-lark4ixqskveiuxrog5dkww 00:43:19 Rav Shlomo Katz no That which took place on Rosh Chodesh Nissan happens every Rosh Chodesh Nissan. The question is, how bad do you want it? That which took place on Rosh Chodesh Nissan happ… That which took place on Rosh Chodesh Nissan happens every Rosh Chodesh Nissan. The question is, how bad do you want it? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2064491272 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/82a2e63e-aa08-4ae5-b64c-1d6e0e570903 00:44:43 Rav Shlomo Katz no בס׳ד פקודי - מאור ושמש אלה פקודי המשכן משכן העדות אשר פקד על פי משה עבודת הלוים ביד איתמר בן אהרן הכהן 1. ראוי להבין שאמרו חז"ל כל מקום שנאמר אלה פוסל את הראשונים ומה בא לפסול כאן במלת אלה 2. גם אמרו משכן העדות צריך להבין למה נקרא המשכן עדות 3. ומדרש חז"ל ידוע גם אמרו אשר פקד על פי משה צריך להבין הלא משה בעצמו הוא הנותן חשבון על המלאכת המשכן והי' לו לומר אשר פוקד מאת משה והי' המשמעות שפקד ונתן חשבון לאחרים ממה שהי' תחת ידו מנדבת המשכן 4. וגם הלשון על פי משה אינו מדוקדק שהי' לו לכתוב ע"י משה 5. גם אמרו עבודת הלוים ביד איתמר אינו מובן מה מלמדינו כאן אצל חשבון מלאכת המשכן שהרי עדיין לא נתמנו הלוים עליו רק אחר שהוקם המשכן כמה חדשים בעת המסעות אז נתמנו הלוים לשאת אותו ויראה לומר, עיקר כוונת מלאכת המשכן היה כדי שישרה בארץ להיות מקום להשראת השכינה והיה צריך לזה הכנות וקדושות גדולות והקב"ה צוה למשה על מלאכת המשכן שיביאו כל ישראל נדבתם בנדיבות לב והתורה העידה על ישראל גודל נדבת לבם שהי' בזריזות גדולה ע"כ נוכל לומר שהיה כ"כ נדבת לבם הטהור כ"כ בקדושה גדולה וכוונה עצומה אשר כל או"א מישראל הי' מיחד יחודים גדולים במחשבתם בעת הבאת הנדבות וגם היה להם השתוקקות והתלהבות גדולה באהבה רבה וביראה גדולה בעת הבאת נדבתם אשר ע"י כוונתם ואהבתם ויראתם הי' בהם כח להמשיך קדושה גדולה כ"כ על כל דבר ודבר כדי להמשיך השכינה למטה על מעשיהם והי' כוונתם אז להשראת השכינה על מעשי ידיהם והוקיר עוד קדושה ע"י מחשבתם להמשיך ג"כ קדושה לדורות הבאים ג"כ וזהו כוונת הכתוב בפרשת ויקהל מרבים העם להביא מידי העבודה למלאכה ר"ל שהחכמים הבינו בעת מלאכתם הרגישו גודל הקדושה בכל דבר ודבר מנדבת המשכן שהאירו בני ישראל בכל דבר כ"כ קדושה רבה אשר יש די והותר מן הקדושה אשר צריך לעת עתה להשראת השכינה רק הי' כוונתם בגודל התלהבותם בנדבתם שיאירו עלינו עד סוף כל הדורות מאיר לנו בעת לימוד התורה של מלאכת המשכן ונדבת המשכן מאיר לנו בלבבינו גודל אהבה ויראה שלהם עד שיאיר לנו ג"כ איזה הארה בעת לימוד מעשה המשכן למשוך עלינו מעט קדושה בכל עת לימוד התורה הזאת וזהו פי' המדרש הנ"ל ומשה הי' גזבר לעצמו על מלאכת המשכן ר"ל שלא הי' באפשריות שום אדם לשער בשכלו גודל הקדושות והיחודים שהאירו בני ישראל בנדבתם רק משה בעצמו הבין גודל שכליותם אעפי"כ נכנס משה אצל בצלאל להבין ביותר וראה שהותיר מן המשכן כנ"ל ר"ל שראה בשכלו שיש קדושה יתירה בנדבת המשכן יותר מן הצורך לעת עתה, ואמר לפני הקב"ה רבון העולם עשינו את המשכן והותרנו מה נעשה בנותר אמר לו לך ועשה בהם משכן לעדות ר"ל כנ"ל שאמר לו הקב"ה שמותר הקדושה שהאירו בני ישראל בנדבתם יותר מהנרצה מהם בעת הזאת גודל קדושתם ואהבתם ויראתם והתלהבותם תניח בתורה בפרשיות של מעשי המשכן והתורה נקראת עדות כמאמר הכתוב ארון העדות לוחת העדות כי התורה היא עיקר העדות ועדות בגימטריא תלמוד וזהו שאמר לו הקב"ה ובנותר תעשה משכן לעדות ר"ל בעת שיעסקו ישראל בפרשיות המשכן יהי' להם כח להמשיך ולעורר הקדושות ועולמות העליונים שנתעוררו אז במעשי המשכן בפועל וכך עשה משה בכותבו התורה הניח קדושה גדולה שהבין ביתר שאת ועוז ותעצומות של ישראל בנדבתם הכל הניח בתורתינו הקדושה כדי שנוכל לעורר לבבינו בעת עסקינו בפרשיות אלו במעשי המשכן למשוך עלינו כמעט השראת השכינה ולעורר היחודים שנעשו מאז וזהו שאמר המדרש כיון שבא ליתן חשבון אמר כך וכך יצא למשכן וביתר עשיתי משכן לעדות ר"ל כך קדושת היה די למשכן לעת עתה להמשיך השכינה במעשי ידינו וביתר הקדושות עשיתי משכן לעדות ר"ל עשיתי משכן לתורה הקדושה שנקראת עדות כדי להמשיך בכל דור ודור קדושת המשכן בעת לימודם הפרשיות אלו אבל לזה צריך אדם התעוררת גדולה בכל שנה ושנה בעת עוסקו בפרשיות אלו וצריך ללמוד בכל שנה ביתר תשובה ואהבה ויראה משנה שעברה כי בשנה העברה עדיין לא מצא הקדושה שהניח משה רבינו וכל ישראל במלאכת המשכן ע"כ צריך כל אדם לפסול את הלימוד שלמד באשתקד ולמצוא לו איזה חסרון בלימודו וילמוד עתה ביתר שאת ועוז ותשובה יתירה אולי ימצא הקדושה זו למשוך עלינו קדושת המשכן וכלים לקבל איזה השארת אלהותו ית"ש מזה. בס׳ד פקודי - מאור ושמש אלה פקודי המשכן משכן העד… בס׳ד פקודי - מאור ושמש אלה פקודי המשכן משכן העדות אשר פקד על פי משה עבודת הלוים ביד איתמר בן אהרן הכהן 1. ראוי להבין שאמרו חז"ל כל מקום שנאמר אלה פוסל את הראשונים ומה בא לפסול כאן במלת אלה 2. גם אמרו משכן העדות צריך להבין למה נקרא המשכן עדות 3. ומדרש חז"ל ידוע גם אמרו אשר פקד על פי משה צריך להבין הלא משה בעצמו הוא הנותן חשבון על המלאכת המשכן והי' לו לומר אשר פוקד מאת משה והי' המשמעות שפקד ונתן חשבון לאחרים ממה שהי' תחת ידו מנדבת המשכן 4. וגם הלשון על פי משה אינו מדוקדק שהי' לו לכתוב ע"י משה 5. גם אמרו עבודת הלוים ביד איתמר אינו מובן מה מלמדינו כאן אצל חשבון מלאכת המשכן שהרי עדיין לא נתמנו הלוים עליו רק אחר שהוקם המשכן כמה חדשים בעת המסעות אז נתמנו הלוים לשאת אותו ויראה לומר, עיקר כוונת מלאכת המשכן היה כדי שישרה בארץ להיות מקום להשראת השכינה והיה צריך לזה הכנות וקדושות גדולות והקב"ה צוה למשה על מלאכת המשכן שיביאו כל ישראל נדבתם בנדיבות לב והתורה העידה על ישראל גודל נדבת לבם שהי' בזריזות גדולה ע"כ נוכל לומר שהיה כ"כ נדבת לבם הטהור כ"כ בקדושה גדולה וכוונה עצומה אשר כל או"א מישראל הי' מיחד יחודים גדולים במחשבתם בעת הבאת הנדבות וגם היה להם השתוקקות והתלהבות גדולה באהבה רבה וביראה גדולה בעת הבאת נדבתם אשר ע"י כוונתם ואהבתם ויראתם הי' בהם כח להמשיך קדושה גדולה כ"כ על כל דבר ודבר כדי להמשיך השכינה למטה על מעשיהם והי' כוונתם אז להשראת השכינה על מעשי ידיהם והוקיר עוד קדושה ע"י מחשבתם להמשיך ג"כ קדושה לדורות הבאים ג"כ וזהו כוונת הכתוב בפרשת ויקהל מרבים העם להביא מידי העבודה למלאכה ר"ל שהחכמים הבינו בעת מלאכתם הרגישו גודל הקדושה בכל דבר ודבר מנדבת המשכן שהאירו בני ישראל בכל דבר כ"כ קדושה רבה אשר יש די והותר מן הקדושה אשר צריך לעת עתה להשראת השכינה רק הי' כוונתם בגודל התלהבותם בנדבתם שיאירו עלינו עד סוף כל הדורות מאיר לנו בעת לימוד התורה של מלאכת המשכן ונדבת המשכן מאיר לנו בלבבינו גודל אהבה ויראה שלהם עד שיאיר לנו ג"כ איזה הארה בעת לימוד מעשה המשכן למשוך עלינו מעט קדושה בכל עת לימוד התורה הזאת וזהו פי' המדרש הנ"ל ומשה הי' גזבר לעצמו על מלאכת המשכן ר"ל שלא הי' באפשריות שום אדם לשער בשכלו גודל הקדושות והיחודים שהאירו בני ישראל בנדבתם רק משה בעצמו הבין גודל שכליותם אעפי"כ נכנס משה אצל בצלאל להבין ביותר וראה שהותיר מן המשכן כנ"ל ר"ל שראה בשכלו שיש קדושה יתירה בנדבת המשכן יותר מן הצורך לעת עתה, ואמר לפני הקב"ה רבון העולם עשינו את המשכן והותרנו מה נעשה בנותר אמר לו לך ועשה בהם משכן לעדות ר"ל כנ"ל שאמר לו הקב"ה שמותר הקדושה שהאירו בני ישראל בנדבתם יותר מהנרצה מהם בעת הזאת גודל קדושתם ואהבתם ויראתם והתלהבותם תניח בתורה בפרשיות של מעשי המשכן והתורה נקראת עדות כמאמר הכתוב ארון העדות לוחת העדות כי התורה היא עיקר העדות ועדות בגימטריא תלמוד וזהו שאמר לו הקב"ה ובנותר תעשה משכן לעדות ר"ל בעת שיעסקו ישראל בפרשיות המשכן יהי' להם כח להמשיך ולעורר הקדושות ועולמות העליונים שנתעוררו אז במעשי המשכן בפועל וכך עשה משה בכותבו התורה הניח קדושה גדולה שהבין ביתר שאת ועוז ותעצומות של ישראל בנדבתם הכל הניח בתורתינו הקדושה כדי שנוכל לעורר לבבינו בעת עסקינו בפרשיות אלו במעשי המשכן למשוך עלינו כמעט השראת השכינה ולעורר היחודים שנעשו מאז וזהו שאמר המדרש כיון שבא ליתן חשבון אמר כך וכך יצא למשכן וביתר עשיתי משכן לעדות ר"ל כך קדושת היה די למשכן לעת עתה להמשיך השכינה במעשי ידינו וביתר הקדושות עשיתי משכן לעדות ר"ל עשיתי משכן לתורה הקדושה שנקראת עדות כדי להמשיך בכל דור ודור קדושת המשכן בעת לימודם הפרשיות אלו אבל לזה צריך אדם התעוררת גדולה בכל שנה ושנה בעת עוסקו בפרשיות אלו וצריך ללמוד בכל שנה ביתר תשובה ואהבה ויראה משנה שעברה כי בשנה העברה עדיין לא מצא הקדושה שהניח משה רבינו וכל ישראל במלאכת המשכן ע"כ צריך כל אדם לפסול את הלימוד שלמד באשתקד ולמצוא לו איזה חסרון בלימודו וילמוד עתה ביתר שאת ועוז ותשובה יתירה אולי ימצא הקדושה זו למשוך עלינו קדושת המשכן וכלים לקבל איזה השארת אלהותו ית"ש מזה. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2061707032 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/pesach-the-depths-of-the-rashas-question-rav-shlomo-katz 00:46:30 Rav Shlomo Katz no The moment the rasha asks his question - the mirrors come out. It's the moment that may count the most. Are we ready? The moment the rasha asks his question - the mirr… The moment the rasha asks his question - the mirrors come out. It's the moment that may count the most. Are we ready? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2061055448 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-19-the-two-mashiachs-rav-shlomo-katz 00:47:42 Rav Shlomo Katz no The origins of Mashiach ben Yosef and his role. The origins of Mashiach ben Yosef and his role. The origins of Mashiach ben Yosef and his role. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2059677520 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/parshat-para-lehitragesh-again-rav-shlomo-katz 00:38:41 Rav Shlomo Katz no Through a beautiful and simple teaching from Rav Biderman, we learn of the deeper meaning behind the reading of Parshat Para before Pesach, and how relevant it is to our times. Through a beautiful and simple teaching from Rav … Through a beautiful and simple teaching from Rav Biderman, we learn of the deeper meaning behind the reading of Parshat Para before Pesach, and how relevant it is to our times. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2058648704 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rebbe-nachman-baal-hasadeh-3-rav-shlomo-katz 00:53:53 Rav Shlomo Katz no Why do we squint when we want to focus on something? Why do we close our eyes completely when experiencing agony and pain? Why do we squint when we want to focus on somethi… Why do we squint when we want to focus on something? Why do we close our eyes completely when experiencing agony and pain? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2058020460 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/ece7ed89-f1d2-4e0d-8b6b-e3644ef007b5 00:55:12 Rav Shlomo Katz no ויקהל ויקהל משה את כל עדת בני ישראל וגו' ששת ימים תעשה גו אוהב ישראל שורש הדברים הוא כך דידוע מדחז"ל. דבמעמד הנבחר בהר סיני. כשהקדימו הכנ"י נעשה ונשמע. אז נתן הש"י בראש כל אחד ואחד מישראל שני כתרים ואח"כ כשחטאו בעגל נסתלק זה מהם. כמ"ש ויתנצלו ב"י את עדים מהר חורב. שנאבד מהם כל הארת הקדושה שקיבלו מהר חורב. והנה כל האורות והכתרים שהם התכשיטין של ישראל שניטלו מהם בחורב. כולם נטלם משרע"ה לעצמו אך משה הוא עבד נאמן ובשבת קודש שאז שורה הקדושה על ישראל. ואז הוא מחזיר להם הכתרים לכאו"א מישראל. וכאו"א מקבל לפי קדושתו כידוע מכוונת האריז"ל על ישמח משה במתנת חלקו עיי"ש וזה"ש ויקהל משה את כל עדת בנ"י. עד"ת הוא מלשון עדי"ם. ר"ל התכשיטין. היינו שמשה הקהיל את כל העדי והקישוט שקיבלו ישראל מהר חורב. וע"י חטא העגל נסתלק מהם והי' מתירא משה שלא ישלטו בהם ידי זרים וחיצונים וקליפות ח"ו אשר ע"כ הקהיל משה את כל הניצוצות הק' לעצמו. ובאמת הוא רעיא מהימנא כשראה העת וזמן שיוכלו ישראל לקבל הכתרים הנ"ל אז החזיר להם הכתרים בשמחה ובטוב לבב. ולא עיכב לעצמו משלהם כלום ומסתפק במה שיש לו. וזהו ישמח משה במתנת חלקו וזש"ה אלה הדברים גו' ששת ימים גו'. היינו ע"י שתשמרו את השבת אז כאו"א מזרע ישראל יוכל לחזור וליקח האורות והכתרים שנחסרו מהם ע"י חטא העגל וכנ"ל. כי שבת הוא תיקון גדול על חטא העגל כמאחז"ל כל המשמר שבת כהלכתו אפילו עע"ז כדור אנוש מוחלין לו. ואז משה מחזיר לכאו"א מישראל את חלקו והבן תולדות אהרן כשלומדים את התורה בדחילו ורחימו ועוסק במצוות לשם הבורא ברוך הוא, וכל מה שעושה אפילו דברים גשמיים, הכל עושה בשביל שיהיה לבורא נחת רוח, אזי מכל הדברים נעשה תכשיטים לבורא ברוך הוא, והיינו תכשיטי כלה, ויש לבורא מזה תענוג גדול. ולכך עושים למעלה כפי הצירופים שעולים מאדם, לכל יכולים להפוך כל הדברים בתורה או בתפילה. אבל כשאין לאדם יראה אזי כל מה שעושה, אפילו דבר מצוה, הוי גשמיות ואין עולים למעלה, וצריך שיראה אדם כשלומד אחר כך, שיחמוד בדחילו ורחימו, אז מתקן את הדברים שעשה מקדם. וזהו הפירוש ׳ויקהל משה את כל עדת בני ישראל׳ - היינו התכשיטים של ישראל, שלשון ׳עדת׳ הוא לשון ׳עדיו׳, ׳ויאמר אליהם אלה הדברים - היינו התורה, ׳אשר צוה ה׳ לעשות אותם׳ - היינו התכשיטים שילמוד בדחילו ורחימו כנזכר. וזה הוא הדברים שלמד קודם בלי דחילו ורחימו יכול לתקן על ידי תורה, ודברים גשמיים שעשה בששת ימי המעשה במה מתקן, ולזה אמר ׳ששת ימים תעשה מלאכה׳ - שהמלאכה תעשה מחדש, שכבר עשה רק בלא דחילו ורחימו, ובמה תעשה מחדש, ׳וביום השביעי יהיה לכם רגש שבת שבתון׳ ושבת שקול ככל התורה, ולכך כששומר שבת, אזי מהפך כל הדברים שעשה, ומתקן הכל לשם הבורא ברוך הוא, ה׳ יתברך יזכנו לעבוד אותו במדריגה עליונה לעשות קישוטים להכלה כנ׳ל אמן. ויקהל ויקהל משה את כל עדת בני ישראל וגו' ששת י… ויקהל ויקהל משה את כל עדת בני ישראל וגו' ששת ימים תעשה גו אוהב ישראל שורש הדברים הוא כך דידוע מדחז"ל. דבמעמד הנבחר בהר סיני. כשהקדימו הכנ"י נעשה ונשמע. אז נתן הש"י בראש כל אחד ואחד מישראל שני כתרים ואח"כ כשחטאו בעגל נסתלק זה מהם. כמ"ש ויתנצלו ב"י את עדים מהר חורב. שנאבד מהם כל הארת הקדושה שקיבלו מהר חורב. והנה כל האורות והכתרים שהם התכשיטין של ישראל שניטלו מהם בחורב. כולם נטלם משרע"ה לעצמו אך משה הוא עבד נאמן ובשבת קודש שאז שורה הקדושה על ישראל. ואז הוא מחזיר להם הכתרים לכאו"א מישראל. וכאו"א מקבל לפי קדושתו כידוע מכוונת האריז"ל על ישמח משה במתנת חלקו עיי"ש וזה"ש ויקהל משה את כל עדת בנ"י. עד"ת הוא מלשון עדי"ם. ר"ל התכשיטין. היינו שמשה הקהיל את כל העדי והקישוט שקיבלו ישראל מהר חורב. וע"י חטא העגל נסתלק מהם והי' מתירא משה שלא ישלטו בהם ידי זרים וחיצונים וקליפות ח"ו אשר ע"כ הקהיל משה את כל הניצוצות הק' לעצמו. ובאמת הוא רעיא מהימנא כשראה העת וזמן שיוכלו ישראל לקבל הכתרים הנ"ל אז החזיר להם הכתרים בשמחה ובטוב לבב. ולא עיכב לעצמו משלהם כלום ומסתפק במה שיש לו. וזהו ישמח משה במתנת חלקו וזש"ה אלה הדברים גו' ששת ימים גו'. היינו ע"י שתשמרו את השבת אז כאו"א מזרע ישראל יוכל לחזור וליקח האורות והכתרים שנחסרו מהם ע"י חטא העגל וכנ"ל. כי שבת הוא תיקון גדול על חטא העגל כמאחז"ל כל המשמר שבת כהלכתו אפילו עע"ז כדור אנוש מוחלין לו. ואז משה מחזיר לכאו"א מישראל את חלקו והבן תולדות אהרן כשלומדים את התורה בדחילו ורחימו ועוסק במצוות לשם הבורא ברוך הוא, וכל מה שעושה אפילו דברים גשמיים, הכל עושה בשביל שיהיה לבורא נחת רוח, אזי מכל הדברים נעשה תכשיטים לבורא ברוך הוא, והיינו תכשיטי כלה, ויש לבורא מזה תענוג גדול. ולכך עושים למעלה כפי הצירופים שעולים מאדם, לכל יכולים להפוך כל הדברים בתורה או בתפילה. אבל כשאין לאדם יראה אזי כל מה שעושה, אפילו דבר מצוה, הוי גשמיות ואין עולים למעלה, וצריך שיראה אדם כשלומד אחר כך, שיחמוד בדחילו ורחימו, אז מתקן את הדברים שעשה מקדם. וזהו הפירוש ׳ויקהל משה את כל עדת בני ישראל׳ - היינו התכשיטים של ישראל, שלשון ׳עדת׳ הוא לשון ׳עדיו׳, ׳ויאמר אליהם אלה הדברים - היינו התורה, ׳אשר צוה ה׳ לעשות אותם׳ - היינו התכשיטים שילמוד בדחילו ורחימו כנזכר. וזה הוא הדברים שלמד קודם בלי דחילו ורחימו יכול לתקן על ידי תורה, ודברים גשמיים שעשה בששת ימי המעשה במה מתקן, ולזה אמר ׳ששת ימים תעשה מלאכה׳ - שהמלאכה תעשה מחדש, שכבר עשה רק בלא דחילו ורחימו, ובמה תעשה מחדש, ׳וביום השביעי יהיה לכם רגש שבת שבתון׳ ושבת שקול ככל התורה, ולכך כששומר שבת, אזי מהפך כל הדברים שעשה, ומתקן הכל לשם הבורא ברוך הוא, ה׳ יתברך יזכנו לעבוד אותו במדריגה עליונה לעשות קישוטים להכלה כנ׳ל אמן. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2057867020 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/pesach-the-role-of-the-egg-at-the-seder-table-rav-shlomo-katz 00:46:46 Rav Shlomo Katz no Tisha B'av always falls out the same night of the week as Seder night. Through observing the inner meaning of eggs at the seder table, Rav Kluger invites us to attach to the deeper connection of these two dates. Tisha B'av always falls out the same night of the… Tisha B'av always falls out the same night of the week as Seder night. Through observing the inner meaning of eggs at the seder table, Rav Kluger invites us to attach to the deeper connection of these two dates. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2056176524 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/pesach-fixing-of-generations-rav-shlomo-katz 00:46:28 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on a beautiful ma'amar of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, the drinking of Pesach night reminds us who we became on Seder night. Based on a beautiful ma'amar of Rav Avraham Tzvi … Based on a beautiful ma'amar of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, the drinking of Pesach night reminds us who we became on Seder night. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2055812788 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/purim-tisch-shirat-david-2025 02:04:32 Rav Shlomo Katz no Purim Tisch @ Shirat David - 2025 Purim Tisch @ Shirat David - 2025 Purim Tisch @ Shirat David - 2025 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2055548340 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/taanit-esther-in-2025-rav-shlomo-katz 00:48:47 Rav Shlomo Katz no The incredible relevance of Ta'anit Esther for the times we are living in. The incredible relevance of Ta'anit Esther for th… The incredible relevance of Ta'anit Esther for the times we are living in. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2051900872 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/ce0f0d8a-6c70-41d7-91d7-7329939927b0 00:48:26 Rav Shlomo Katz no בס׳ד מי מרום פורים הרב חרל"פ עמ' קלו פּוּרִים הוּא יוֹם הִתְגַּלּוּת פְּנִימִיּוּת רְצוֹנָם שֶׁל יִשְׂרָאֵל, וְכָל הַשָּׁנָה הִיא הֲכָנָה לְפוּרִים. מָה שֶׁבְּכָל הַשָּׁנָה נִמְצָא בִּבְחִינַת אִתְכַּסְיָא – בְּפוּרִים הִיא בְּאִתְגַּלְיָא. וְהַדְּבָרִים הוֹלְכִים וּמִתְעַלֵּים, הַפְּנִימִיּוֹת שֶׁל הַנֶּפֶשׁ נַעֲשֵׂית בְּפוּרִים לַחִיצוֹנִיּוּת שֶׁל הַגּוּף, וּפְנִימִיּוֹת חֲדָשָׁה וּגְדוֹלָה יוֹתֵר נִסְפֶּגֶת בַּנֶּפֶשׁ. כָּךְ מְתַעֲלֵים הַדְּבָרִים מִשָּׁנָה לְשָׁנָה, מִפְּנִימִיּוֹת לַחִיצוֹנִיּוּת, וּמִפְּנִימֵי-פְּנִימִיּוֹת לִפְנִימִיּוֹת. אַשְׁרֵי מִי שֶׁזּוֹכֶה לְיַשֵּׁר דְּרָכָיו וְלָדַעַת אֶת אַשֵׁר לְפָנָיו וְלַהֲלֹךְ וְלַעֲלוֹת מַעְלָה מַעְלָה, מַדַרגָה לְדַרְגָּה, עַד אֵין קֵץ וְתַכְלִית הֲלֹךְ וְגָדוֹל, הֲלֹךְ וְגָדוֹל" ר׳ שלמה ז׳ל – פורים מה הסוד של משלוח מנות? ר' משה מקוברין אומר שבמשך השנה, העני חושב שכשאני נותן לו משהו זה רק בגלל שהוא מסכן, אבל בפורים הוא רואה שאני נותן מתנות לכולם, כולל החברים שלי. פורים זה יום אחד בשנה שבו העני חושב שאולי אתה נותן לי משהוא כי אני חבר שלך ולא כי אני מסכן. גוואלד כמה שזה עמוק, גוואלד כמה שזה מדהים. למי אני נותן מתנות? אנשים תמיד חושבים שהחיבור שלי לתורה הוא רק לפי מה שאני יודע על התורה. בפורים אני מבין שהחיבור האמיתי שלי הוא עם כל הדברים שאני לא יודע. בואו נבין יותר לעומק. כשמדובר באדם זר, אני מחובר רק כפי ההיכרות שלי איתם. וככל שאני לא מכיר אותם, אנחנו לא מחוברים. כשאני אוהב מישהו מאוד, אני אפילו יותר מחובר לכל הדברים שאני לא יודע עליהם. לפעמים אתה אוהב מישהו שאתה בקושי מכיר. האם זו אהבה אמיתית? האנשים שחושבים שהם מכירים זה את זה לא נותנים זה לזה מתנות, אבל האנשים שיודעים שכמה שאני מכיר אותך, אני עדיין לא מכיר אותך, הם נותנים זה לזה מתנות. כשאתה פותח גמרא ואתה חושב שאתה מכיר את הדף אתה לא רוצה לתת לגמרא מתנה. אבל אם אתה פותח את הגמרא ואתה לא מכיר את הדף אתה אומר 'אוי גמרא, את כל כך קדושה. רק להחזיק אותך בידיים שלי זה זכות, אני חייב לתת לך נשיקה'. האנשים שמתפללים וחושבים אחרי שהם מסיימים להתפלל שהם התפללו לא מנשקים את הסידור. אבל אם אתה באמת מתפלל אתה יודע שלא התפללת, ואז אתה מנשק את סידור התפילה ואומר 'הלוואי והייתי יודע איך להתפלל'. אתם יודעים מה זה נשיקה? בעומק העומקים, נשיקה פירושה שאני אוהב אותך כל כך, אני יודע שלעולם לא אוהב אותך מספיק, לעולם לא אוכל להגיד לך כמה אני אוהב אותך. אתה נותן למישהו נשיקה כי זה ביטוי לכל הדברים שאתה לא יכול לעשות ואתה אפילו לא יכול להגיד. בס׳ד מי מרום פורים הרב חרל"פ עמ' קלו פּוּרִים ה… בס׳ד מי מרום פורים הרב חרל"פ עמ' קלו פּוּרִים הוּא יוֹם הִתְגַּלּוּת פְּנִימִיּוּת רְצוֹנָם שֶׁל יִשְׂרָאֵל, וְכָל הַשָּׁנָה הִיא הֲכָנָה לְפוּרִים. מָה שֶׁבְּכָל הַשָּׁנָה נִמְצָא בִּבְחִינַת אִתְכַּסְיָא – בְּפוּרִים הִיא בְּאִתְגַּלְיָא. וְהַדְּבָרִים הוֹלְכִים וּמִתְעַלֵּים, הַפְּנִימִיּוֹת שֶׁל הַנֶּפֶשׁ נַעֲשֵׂית בְּפוּרִים לַחִיצוֹנִיּוּת שֶׁל הַגּוּף, וּפְנִימִיּוֹת חֲדָשָׁה וּגְדוֹלָה יוֹתֵר נִסְפֶּגֶת בַּנֶּפֶשׁ. כָּךְ מְתַעֲלֵים הַדְּבָרִים מִשָּׁנָה לְשָׁנָה, מִפְּנִימִיּוֹת לַחִיצוֹנִיּוּת, וּמִפְּנִימֵי-פְּנִימִיּוֹת לִפְנִימִיּוֹת. אַשְׁרֵי מִי שֶׁזּוֹכֶה לְיַשֵּׁר דְּרָכָיו וְלָדַעַת אֶת אַשֵׁר לְפָנָיו וְלַהֲלֹךְ וְלַעֲלוֹת מַעְלָה מַעְלָה, מַדַרגָה לְדַרְגָּה, עַד אֵין קֵץ וְתַכְלִית הֲלֹךְ וְגָדוֹל, הֲלֹךְ וְגָדוֹל" ר׳ שלמה ז׳ל – פורים מה הסוד של משלוח מנות? ר' משה מקוברין אומר שבמשך השנה, העני חושב שכשאני נותן לו משהו זה רק בגלל שהוא מסכן, אבל בפורים הוא רואה שאני נותן מתנות לכולם, כולל החברים שלי. פורים זה יום אחד בשנה שבו העני חושב שאולי אתה נותן לי משהוא כי אני חבר שלך ולא כי אני מסכן. גוואלד כמה שזה עמוק, גוואלד כמה שזה מדהים. למי אני נותן מתנות? אנשים תמיד חושבים שהחיבור שלי לתורה הוא רק לפי מה שאני יודע על התורה. בפורים אני מבין שהחיבור האמיתי שלי הוא עם כל הדברים שאני לא יודע. בואו נבין יותר לעומק. כשמדובר באדם זר, אני מחובר רק כפי ההיכרות שלי איתם. וככל שאני לא מכיר אותם, אנחנו לא מחוברים. כשאני אוהב מישהו מאוד, אני אפילו יותר מחובר לכל הדברים שאני לא יודע עליהם. לפעמים אתה אוהב מישהו שאתה בקושי מכיר. האם זו אהבה אמיתית? האנשים שחושבים שהם מכירים זה את זה לא נותנים זה לזה מתנות, אבל האנשים שיודעים שכמה שאני מכיר אותך, אני עדיין לא מכיר אותך, הם נותנים זה לזה מתנות. כשאתה פותח גמרא ואתה חושב שאתה מכיר את הדף אתה לא רוצה לתת לגמרא מתנה. אבל אם אתה פותח את הגמרא ואתה לא מכיר את הדף אתה אומר 'אוי גמרא, את כל כך קדושה. רק להחזיק אותך בידיים שלי זה זכות, אני חייב לתת לך נשיקה'. האנשים שמתפללים וחושבים אחרי שהם מסיימים להתפלל שהם התפללו לא מנשקים את הסידור. אבל אם אתה באמת מתפלל אתה יודע שלא התפללת, ואז אתה מנשק את סידור התפילה ואומר 'הלוואי והייתי יודע איך להתפלל'. אתם יודעים מה זה נשיקה? בעומק העומקים, נשיקה פירושה שאני אוהב אותך כל כך, אני יודע שלעולם לא אוהב אותך מספיק, לעולם לא אוכל להגיד לך כמה אני אוהב אותך. אתה נותן למישהו נשיקה כי זה ביטוי לכל הדברים שאתה לא יכול לעשות ואתה אפילו לא יכול להגיד. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2050804940 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/purim-w-rav-kluger-5-the-people-we-become-during-the-seuda-rav-shlomo-katz 00:46:01 Rav Shlomo Katz no Feeling that you are the crown of creation, and that the whole world was created just for you is something that takes place during the Seuda. how does one get there? Feeling that you are the crown of creation, and t… Feeling that you are the crown of creation, and that the whole world was created just for you is something that takes place during the Seuda. how does one get there? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2050092384 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-18-the-soul-of-mashiach-rav-shlomo-katz 00:51:00 Rav Shlomo Katz no What will be different from the redemption we are anticipating as opposed to the redemption from Egypt? What is the difference between Moshe Rabbeinu and Mashiach? What will be different from the redemption we are… What will be different from the redemption we are anticipating as opposed to the redemption from Egypt? What is the difference between Moshe Rabbeinu and Mashiach? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2048781536 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/shabbos-zachor-what-can-i-do-today-rav-shlomo-katz 00:43:22 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of R' Meilech Biderman, Shabbos Zachor presents before us an incredible world of opportunities to make G-d's name complete and great again. Based on the teachings of R' Meilech Biderman, Sh… Based on the teachings of R' Meilech Biderman, Shabbos Zachor presents before us an incredible world of opportunities to make G-d's name complete and great again. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2047795684 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rebbe-nachman-baal-hasadeh-2-rav-shlomo-katz 00:56:50 Rav Shlomo Katz no Does anything feel more complete and beautiful than hearing your soul say to you 'stay with me, it's so beautiful to be together'? How does one attain such a state of being? Does anything feel more complete and beautiful th… Does anything feel more complete and beautiful than hearing your soul say to you 'stay with me, it's so beautiful to be together'? How does one attain such a state of being? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2047082444 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/purim-w-rav-kluger-4-purims-light-in-the-gaza-tunnels-rav-shlomo-katz 00:43:00 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of Rav Kluger, we see how the revelation of Purim is still shining it's light today, in the most mysterious way. Based on the teachings of Rav Kluger, we see how … Based on the teachings of Rav Kluger, we see how the revelation of Purim is still shining it's light today, in the most mysterious way. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2045741472 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/purim-w-rav-kluger-3-the-sneaky-klipa-of-haman-rav-shlomo-katz 00:50:44 Rav Shlomo Katz no Comparing this year's Purim to last year's is never ever good. Where does it come from, and how to avoid it? Comparing this year's Purim to last year's is nev… Comparing this year's Purim to last year's is never ever good. Where does it come from, and how to avoid it? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2045174388 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-17-mashiachs-sense-of-smell-rav-shlomo-katz 00:49:10 Rav Shlomo Katz no What does the sense of smell have to do with the manner in which Mashiach will carry out judgment? What does the sense of smell have to do with the … What does the sense of smell have to do with the manner in which Mashiach will carry out judgment? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2043989588 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rebbe-nachman-baal-hasadeh-1-rav-shlomo-katz 00:49:26 Rav Shlomo Katz no In the summer of 1806, Rebbe Nachman taught of the mastery behind the ba'al hasadeh, the owner of the field, the master of souls. In this class, wee began delving into this teaching. In the summer of 1806, Rebbe Nachman taught of th… In the summer of 1806, Rebbe Nachman taught of the mastery behind the ba'al hasadeh, the owner of the field, the master of souls. In this class, wee began delving into this teaching. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2042461625 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/tapping-into-a-new-generation-rav-shlomo-katz 00:50:47 Rav Shlomo Katz no There is a new generation that is emerging in the land of Israel. They are not confused, and will not compromise on anything short of EMET. This shiur was given in woodmere, to the women of the community. There is a new generation that is emerging in the… There is a new generation that is emerging in the land of Israel. They are not confused, and will not compromise on anything short of EMET. This shiur was given in woodmere, to the women of the community. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2042407336 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/purim-w-rav-kluger-2-the-g-d-complex-rav-shlomo-katz 00:49:55 Rav Shlomo Katz no The avoda which takes place during the Purim Seuda is one of the most important avodas of our life - to understand that we are not G-d. Sounds simple, no? The avoda which takes place during the Purim Seud… The avoda which takes place during the Purim Seuda is one of the most important avodas of our life - to understand that we are not G-d. Sounds simple, no? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2036713349 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/purim-w-rav-kluger-inner-dimension-of-ad-delo-yada 00:46:01 Rav Shlomo Katz no We began a beautiful teaching from Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, as our prep for the holy day of Purim. What is the deeper meaning behind chazal's statement regarding the level of intoxication on Purim. We began a beautiful teaching from Rav Avraham Tz… We began a beautiful teaching from Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, as our prep for the holy day of Purim. What is the deeper meaning behind chazal's statement regarding the level of intoxication on Purim. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2035643060 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-16-does-mashiach-know-he-is-mashiach-rav-shlomo-katz 00:54:51 Rav Shlomo Katz no Is Mashiach in a state of sleep until he is chosen? Is Mashiach in a state of sleep until he is chose… Is Mashiach in a state of sleep until he is chosen? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2034202448 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-wondrous-moment-of-friday-night-children-blessings-rav-shlomo-katz 00:46:38 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Biderman takes on a journey through the bliss and power of the blessings we give our children on Friday night. Rav Biderman takes on a journey through the bliss… Rav Biderman takes on a journey through the bliss and power of the blessings we give our children on Friday night. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2033142568 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/becoming-rebbe-nachman-7-rav-shlomo-katz 00:45:41 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rebbe Nachman knew exactly why he was sent to this wold. How so? Rebbe Nachman knew exactly why he was sent to thi… Rebbe Nachman knew exactly why he was sent to this wold. How so? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2030070936 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 15:40:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/crying-for-yerushalayim-in-chicago-7-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:07:35 Rav Shlomo Katz no The end of a beautiful night with the chevre in Chicago. We kept our focus on what matters most. B'ahava The end of a beautiful night with the chevre in C… The end of a beautiful night with the chevre in Chicago. We kept our focus on what matters most. B'ahava tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2026471052 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:34:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/6t7d36jrgoym 00:49:30 Rav Shlomo Katz no פרי צדיק וחמשים עלו בני ישראל וגו'. מקודם אמר ג׳ פעמים בלשון העם: ויהי בשלח פרעה את העם. פן ינחם העם. ויסב אלהים את העם ואחר כך כתב בלשון בני ישראל. והיינו נגד מה שנאמר ׳בשלח פרעה את העם׳ שהשילוח היה בהסכם פרעה, כתוב אחר כך וחמשים עלו בני ישראל עלו מעצמם וכן כ' אחר כך ובני ישראל יוצאים ביד רמה שיצאו מעצמם ביד רמה. והענין דבס' אור זרוע איתא דלשון עם הארץ שנקרא כן מלשון גחלים עוממות שאין בהם אור תורה. והנה עשר מכות כבר היה נגוף למצרים ורפוא לישראל שנתבררו במדה א' שיצאו מהקליפה ונכנסו במדה בקדושה שכנגדה. והנה עד מכת חושך לא הוזכר אור בישראל רק במכת חשך כ' ולכל בני ישראל היה אור והיינו במכה זו זכו ישראל לאור תורה ואז ניתן להם פ' החודש הזה לכם שזכו לקדושת סיהרא כנסת ישראל וניתן להם פ' התורה ומצות פסח ואז נקראו כלל ישראל בשם בני ישראל ע"ש כי שרית עם אלוקים וגו' שיוכלו לנצח היצר. וכן במכה עשירית שיצאו ישראל מקליפה עשירית ונכנסו לקדושה - אז נקראו בני בכורי ישראל ונגד ב' מדות אלו נקראו בשם ישראל. ומכל מקום בשאר ח' המדות אף שנתבררו בהם, מכל מקום לא האירו להם בבחינת אור אף אחר יציאת מצרים. ועל כן כתוב ׳ויהי בשלח פרעה את העם׳ שלא היה מאיר בהם עוד והיו גחלים עוממות, ונקרא השילוח ע"ש פרעה שמורה שלא היו ראויים לגאולה במדת הדין כיון שהיה השילוח בהסכם פרעה, ולטעם זה ׳ויסב אלהים את העם דרך המדבר׳ ואחר כך כ' ׳וחמושים עלו בני ישראל׳ שיצאו בתקיפות כמו שכתוב במדרש רבה שעלו מזויינים וכן כתוב אחר כך ׳ובני ישראל יוצאים ביד רמה׳ - שיצאו בתקיפות כיון שכבר האיר בהם אור תורה פרי צדיק וחמשים עלו בני ישראל וגו'. מקודם אמר … פרי צדיק וחמשים עלו בני ישראל וגו'. מקודם אמר ג׳ פעמים בלשון העם: ויהי בשלח פרעה את העם. פן ינחם העם. ויסב אלהים את העם ואחר כך כתב בלשון בני ישראל. והיינו נגד מה שנאמר ׳בשלח פרעה את העם׳ שהשילוח היה בהסכם פרעה, כתוב אחר כך וחמשים עלו בני ישראל עלו מעצמם וכן כ' אחר כך ובני ישראל יוצאים ביד רמה שיצאו מעצמם ביד רמה. והענין דבס' אור זרוע איתא דלשון עם הארץ שנקרא כן מלשון גחלים עוממות שאין בהם אור תורה. והנה עשר מכות כבר היה נגוף למצרים ורפוא לישראל שנתבררו במדה א' שיצאו מהקליפה ונכנסו במדה בקדושה שכנגדה. והנה עד מכת חושך לא הוזכר אור בישראל רק במכת חשך כ' ולכל בני ישראל היה אור והיינו במכה זו זכו ישראל לאור תורה ואז ניתן להם פ' החודש הזה לכם שזכו לקדושת סיהרא כנסת ישראל וניתן להם פ' התורה ומצות פסח ואז נקראו כלל ישראל בשם בני ישראל ע"ש כי שרית עם אלוקים וגו' שיוכלו לנצח היצר. וכן במכה עשירית שיצאו ישראל מקליפה עשירית ונכנסו לקדושה - אז נקראו בני בכורי ישראל ונגד ב' מדות אלו נקראו בשם ישראל. ומכל מקום בשאר ח' המדות אף שנתבררו בהם, מכל מקום לא האירו להם בבחינת אור אף אחר יציאת מצרים. ועל כן כתוב ׳ויהי בשלח פרעה את העם׳ שלא היה מאיר בהם עוד והיו גחלים עוממות, ונקרא השילוח ע"ש פרעה שמורה שלא היו ראויים לגאולה במדת הדין כיון שהיה השילוח בהסכם פרעה, ולטעם זה ׳ויסב אלהים את העם דרך המדבר׳ ואחר כך כ' ׳וחמושים עלו בני ישראל׳ שיצאו בתקיפות כמו שכתוב במדרש רבה שעלו מזויינים וכן כתוב אחר כך ׳ובני ישראל יוצאים ביד רמה׳ - שיצאו בתקיפות כיון שכבר האיר בהם אור תורה tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2024993844 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:13:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-61-rav-shlomo-katz 00:38:34 Rav Shlomo Katz no An incredible Sefer comes to completion. Mazel Tov An incredible Sefer comes to completion. Mazel Tov An incredible Sefer comes to completion. Mazel Tov tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2023965404 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-15-mashiachs-role-post-redemption-rav-shlomo-katz 00:38:45 Rav Shlomo Katz no In order to understand King Mashiach's role post redemption, we have to go back to the Torah and understand why were reprimanded for the manner in which we initially asked for a king. In order to understand King Mashiach's role post … In order to understand King Mashiach's role post redemption, we have to go back to the Torah and understand why were reprimanded for the manner in which we initially asked for a king. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2022532633 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-glory-of-the-shabbos-candles-rav-shlomo-katz 00:38:52 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of R' Meilech Biderman, we get a glimpse into the mitzvah of lighting the Shabbos Candles being the gate opener that can really only be done by women. Based on the teachings of R' Meilech Biderman, we… Based on the teachings of R' Meilech Biderman, we get a glimpse into the mitzvah of lighting the Shabbos Candles being the gate opener that can really only be done by women. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2021593561 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-60-rav-shlomo-katz 00:54:35 Rav Shlomo Katz no The order and placing of the menora and the candles. It's much deeper than we think. The order and placing of the menora and the candl… The order and placing of the menora and the candles. It's much deeper than we think. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2015247491 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-59-rav-shlomo-katz 00:47:54 Rav Shlomo Katz no The Fixing is Within the Symbol of the State The Fixing is Within the Symbol of the State The Fixing is Within the Symbol of the State tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2012979971 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-58-rav-shlomo-katz 00:40:46 Rav Shlomo Katz no Do we leave the rest of the job for Mashiach? Do we leave the rest of the job for Mashiach? Do we leave the rest of the job for Mashiach? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2012358959 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-14-why-does-mashiach-have-to-be-a-human-being-rav-shlomo-katz 00:50:18 Rav Shlomo Katz no Why does Mashiach have to be a human being? Why does redemption have to be through a human being? Why does Mashiach have to be a human being? Why d… Why does Mashiach have to be a human being? Why does redemption have to be through a human being? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2011065503 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/going-into-shabbos-with-the-hostages-and-the-entire-nation-in-our-hearts-souls-rav-shlomo-katz 00:42:43 Rav Shlomo Katz no This week has been a week like no other. How do we approach this Shabbos, as well as every Shabbos? This week has been a week like no other. How do w… This week has been a week like no other. How do we approach this Shabbos, as well as every Shabbos? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2010509387 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/6ec2b665-6dcc-4493-b822-37245a5214b0 00:51:59 Rav Shlomo Katz no בס׳ד תפארת שלמה ויהי בימים הרבים כו' ויאנחו בנ"י מן העבודה ויזעקו ותעל שועתם כו' . פי' דתחילת צעקת' היה רק מכובד הגלות מהעבודה. אך אח"כ נתנו על לבם מה לנו לזעוק על דרך זה, הלא טוב לנו לעורר לבבינו להיות תשוקתינו להוושע מכובד הגלות למען נוכל לעבוד הש"י בשמחה וטוב לב. וזה פירוש ויאנחו בנ"י שהיה נייחא בלבם מהעבודה קשה רק ותעל שועתם אל האלהים מה שנוגע לכבוד הבורא היה יותר צער בלבבם מערך העבודה. וזהו ששכתוב בתהלים אשר חרפוני צוררי באמרם אלי כל היום איה אלהיך. ר"ל למה לא עלה ברעיוניך כל היום גם בהיותך עוסק בעניני עוה"ז איה אלהיך - כי כן צריך לזכור תמיד ולא ישכח מלבו למלאות רצון הבורא ב"ה. וכאשר האדם עושה כן אז תפלתו עושה פרי למעלה ויהיה לו צירוף עם תפלתו של הש"י כביכול כמ"ש בגמ' מנין שהקב"ה מתפלל וכו' . וזה שנאמר ביוסף אמרת ה' צרפתהו שהיה תפלתו מצורף עם אמרת ה' כנ"ל. וזה ג"כ שהיה כאן דכתיב ועתה הנה צעקת בני ישראל באה אלי. דלכאורה הלא גם מקודם נשמע צעקתם. רק לפי הנ"ל כי רק עתה מחמת שצעקו רק על כבוד הבורא צעקת בני ישראל באה אלי דייקא עי"ז היה להם צירוף באמרת ה' כנ"ל ובאה להם הישועה: בס׳ד תפארת שלמה ויהי בימים הרבים כו' ויאנחו בנ… בס׳ד תפארת שלמה ויהי בימים הרבים כו' ויאנחו בנ"י מן העבודה ויזעקו ותעל שועתם כו' . פי' דתחילת צעקת' היה רק מכובד הגלות מהעבודה. אך אח"כ נתנו על לבם מה לנו לזעוק על דרך זה, הלא טוב לנו לעורר לבבינו להיות תשוקתינו להוושע מכובד הגלות למען נוכל לעבוד הש"י בשמחה וטוב לב. וזה פירוש ויאנחו בנ"י שהיה נייחא בלבם מהעבודה קשה רק ותעל שועתם אל האלהים מה שנוגע לכבוד הבורא היה יותר צער בלבבם מערך העבודה. וזהו ששכתוב בתהלים אשר חרפוני צוררי באמרם אלי כל היום איה אלהיך. ר"ל למה לא עלה ברעיוניך כל היום גם בהיותך עוסק בעניני עוה"ז איה אלהיך - כי כן צריך לזכור תמיד ולא ישכח מלבו למלאות רצון הבורא ב"ה. וכאשר האדם עושה כן אז תפלתו עושה פרי למעלה ויהיה לו צירוף עם תפלתו של הש"י כביכול כמ"ש בגמ' מנין שהקב"ה מתפלל וכו' . וזה שנאמר ביוסף אמרת ה' צרפתהו שהיה תפלתו מצורף עם אמרת ה' כנ"ל. וזה ג"כ שהיה כאן דכתיב ועתה הנה צעקת בני ישראל באה אלי. דלכאורה הלא גם מקודם נשמע צעקתם. רק לפי הנ"ל כי רק עתה מחמת שצעקו רק על כבוד הבורא צעקת בני ישראל באה אלי דייקא עי"ז היה להם צירוף באמרת ה' כנ"ל ובאה להם הישועה: tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2010376687 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/becoming-rebbe-nachman-6-rav-shlomo-katz 00:53:51 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rebbe Nachman's Wondrous Methodology of Learning Torah Rebbe Nachman's Wondrous Methodology of Learning … Rebbe Nachman's Wondrous Methodology of Learning Torah tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2009792715 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:33:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-57-rav-shlomo-katz 00:48:13 Rav Shlomo Katz no What does a world with a king look like? What does a world with a king look like? What does a world with a king look like? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2008018711 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-56-rav-shlomo-katz 00:34:41 Rav Shlomo Katz no Finishing the midda of Yesod, in preparation for Malchut Finishing the midda of Yesod, in preparation for … Finishing the midda of Yesod, in preparation for Malchut tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2008015651 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-55-rav-shlomo-katz 00:55:38 Rav Shlomo Katz no What did Albert Einstein think of G-d? What could have Albert Einstein accomplished? What did Albert Einstein think of G-d? What could… What did Albert Einstein think of G-d? What could have Albert Einstein accomplished? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2008013235 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-54-rav-shlomo-katz 00:39:24 Rav Shlomo Katz no Why is that the world of science generally lean more towards the left, and the world of torah more to the right? Why is that the world of science generally lean m… Why is that the world of science generally lean more towards the left, and the world of torah more to the right? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2007267519 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-13-who-is-the-mashiach-rav-shlomo-katz 00:51:12 Rav Shlomo Katz no One of the key components which blocks us from believing in the coming of Mashiach is Mashiach himself. Why so? One of the key components which blocks us from be… One of the key components which blocks us from believing in the coming of Mashiach is Mashiach himself. Why so? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2005767819 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/reb-nossons-yarzeit-asara-bteves-trust-the-search-rav-shlomo-katz 00:22:22 Rav Shlomo Katz no In Breslov Burns a Fire. Reb Nosson and us are asking to burn it in our hearts In Breslov Burns a Fire. Reb Nosson and us are as… In Breslov Burns a Fire. Reb Nosson and us are asking to burn it in our hearts tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2004875767 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:14:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/ggv9tc0dnh3n 00:54:49 Rav Shlomo Katz no בס׳ד מי השילוח ואתם חשבתם עלי רעה אלקים חשבה לטובה. בזה הענין הראה הש"י איך היה באפשר להביא השבטים בגלות מצרים ועיקר היה הפירד שהתחילו להפרד, כי בעת שישראל באחדות לא יוכל לשלוט עליהם שום דבר. והענין בזה היה שפירש יוסף מן השבטים, כי בעוד שיעקב אבינו היה קיים לא היה ניכר ממנו מי הוא הגדול שבשבטים כי לפעמים היה מקרב את זה יותר ולפעמים זה יותר, איזה שהיה ישר בעיניו באותה שעה, אך קודם לפטירתו בשעה שברכם ואמר ליהודא ישתחוו לך בני אביך אז הכירו כלם כי יהודא גבר באחיו, ולכך לא היה יוסף יודע איך להתנהג, באם להושיב את יהודא בראש הלא הוא מלך ואסור לזלזל במלך, ובאם שישב הוא בעצמו בראש הלא יודע בעצמו כי יהודא הוא הראש ע"כ ישב בפני עצמו ולא עם השבטים, והשבטים דנו אותו שעשה זאת מחמת שנאה ולכך נענשו להיות בגלות כי היה להם לדונו לכף זכות וגם ליוסף נחשב לחטא על אשר הניח להם מקום לטעות בו, כי באמת היה לו להתנהג שהוא ישב בראש מאחר שלעת עתה הוא מלך, אך בלבו היה צריך לידע כי יהודא גדול ממנו. ובאמת מאחר שהשבטים טעו בו היה נמצא בדבר שמץ מנהו לעיני אדם, וע"ז צריך האדם להתפלל תמיד לפני השם יתברך שלא יבוא בדעתו לדון את חבירו לחוב, וגם שחבירו לא ידונו לחוב וע"ז נענשו השבטים שעברו על שהיו צריכים לדונו לכף זכות. בס׳ד מי השילוח ואתם חשבתם עלי רעה אלקים חשבה לט… בס׳ד מי השילוח ואתם חשבתם עלי רעה אלקים חשבה לטובה. בזה הענין הראה הש"י איך היה באפשר להביא השבטים בגלות מצרים ועיקר היה הפירד שהתחילו להפרד, כי בעת שישראל באחדות לא יוכל לשלוט עליהם שום דבר. והענין בזה היה שפירש יוסף מן השבטים, כי בעוד שיעקב אבינו היה קיים לא היה ניכר ממנו מי הוא הגדול שבשבטים כי לפעמים היה מקרב את זה יותר ולפעמים זה יותר, איזה שהיה ישר בעיניו באותה שעה, אך קודם לפטירתו בשעה שברכם ואמר ליהודא ישתחוו לך בני אביך אז הכירו כלם כי יהודא גבר באחיו, ולכך לא היה יוסף יודע איך להתנהג, באם להושיב את יהודא בראש הלא הוא מלך ואסור לזלזל במלך, ובאם שישב הוא בעצמו בראש הלא יודע בעצמו כי יהודא הוא הראש ע"כ ישב בפני עצמו ולא עם השבטים, והשבטים דנו אותו שעשה זאת מחמת שנאה ולכך נענשו להיות בגלות כי היה להם לדונו לכף זכות וגם ליוסף נחשב לחטא על אשר הניח להם מקום לטעות בו, כי באמת היה לו להתנהג שהוא ישב בראש מאחר שלעת עתה הוא מלך, אך בלבו היה צריך לידע כי יהודא גדול ממנו. ובאמת מאחר שהשבטים טעו בו היה נמצא בדבר שמץ מנהו לעיני אדם, וע"ז צריך האדם להתפלל תמיד לפני השם יתברך שלא יבוא בדעתו לדון את חבירו לחוב, וגם שחבירו לא ידונו לחוב וע"ז נענשו השבטים שעברו על שהיו צריכים לדונו לכף זכות. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2004869227 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:57:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/becoming-rebbe-nachman-5-rav-shlomo-katz 00:48:50 Rav Shlomo Katz no The story of Rebbe Nachman's Wedding is the Story of the night he became a Rebbe. What else was taking place in the life of a teenager who was setting the fiery path toward Mashiach? The story of Rebbe Nachman's Wedding is the Story… The story of Rebbe Nachman's Wedding is the Story of the night he became a Rebbe. What else was taking place in the life of a teenager who was setting the fiery path toward Mashiach? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1999940623 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-test-of-the-shabbos-table-rav-shlomo-katz 00:47:29 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman, we learn in this class what lies at stake at the Shabbos Table. It's much deeper than we think. Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman, we learn … Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman, we learn in this class what lies at stake at the Shabbos Table. It's much deeper than we think. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1998446139 Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:34:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/hallel-shirat-david-7th-day-of-chanukah-rosh-chodesh-tevet 00:25:06 Rav Shlomo Katz no Hallel @ Shirat David - 7th day of Chanukah Rosh Chodesh Tevet 5785 January 2025 Hallel @ Shirat David - 7th day of Chanukah Rosh … Hallel @ Shirat David - 7th day of Chanukah Rosh Chodesh Tevet 5785 January 2025 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1995291571 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:14:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-opportunity-of-shabbos-channuka-rav-shlomo-katz 00:31:10 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman, we learned of the world of possibility and opportunity of Shabbos Channuka. Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman, we learne… Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman, we learned of the world of possibility and opportunity of Shabbos Channuka. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1994613339 Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rebbe-nachman-on-channuka-part-2-rav-shlomo-katz 00:50:12 Rav Shlomo Katz no Likutei Moharan Tinyana 2 - ימי חנוכה הם ימי הודאה An in depth learning of the second teaching from the second volume of Likutei Moharan, where Rebbe Nachman takes on a journey through the days of Channuka to delight in the world, to learning halacha, to the flow of blood, to childbirth and much more. Likutei Moharan Tinyana 2 - ימי חנוכה הם ימי הודא… Likutei Moharan Tinyana 2 - ימי חנוכה הם ימי הודאה An in depth learning of the second teaching from the second volume of Likutei Moharan, where Rebbe Nachman takes on a journey through the days of Channuka to delight in the world, to learning halacha, to the flow of blood, to childbirth and much more. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1994103627 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/chanukah-approaching-the-candles-approaching-my-soul-rav-shlomo-katz 00:38:18 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of Reb Itche Meier Morgenstern, we learned how one approaches the moment of lighting the candles, which is essentially the moment we are able to light up our neshamas. Based on the teachings of Reb Itche Meier Morgens… Based on the teachings of Reb Itche Meier Morgenstern, we learned how one approaches the moment of lighting the candles, which is essentially the moment we are able to light up our neshamas. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1990519527 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yud-tes-kislev-a-besora-from-heaven-rav-shlomo-katz 00:42:08 Rav Shlomo Katz no During a yud tes kiselv farbrengen in 1978, the Rebbe shows us the origins of yud tes kislev from a very unexpected source. During a yud tes kiselv farbrengen in 1978, the R… During a yud tes kiselv farbrengen in 1978, the Rebbe shows us the origins of yud tes kislev from a very unexpected source. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1989794015 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/c6c270a1-3e2b-4a7e-afad-2c51d170df48 00:52:32 Rav Shlomo Katz no בס׳ד שם משמואל - וישב במדרש רבי שמואל בר נחמני פתח כי אנכי ידעתי את המחשבות שבטים הי' עוסקין במכירתו של יוסף, ויוסף הי' עסוק בשקו ובתעניתו ראובן הי' עסוק בשקו ובתעניתו ויעקב הי' עסוק בשקו ובתעניתו ויהודה הי' עסוק ליקח לו אשה והקב"ה הי' עוסק בורא אורו של מלך המשיח. והרה"ק רבי ר' בונם מפרשיסחא אמר שיהודה חשב בעצמו שלו לא יועיל שום תשובה באשר הי' יכול להשיבו אל אביו ע"כ נשא אשה אולי יעלה אותו אחד מבניו. וזקיני זצללה"ה מקאצק כשסיפרו לפניו זה המאמר אמר חס לי' לרבינו זצללה"ה שיאמר ככה שאיש יסמוך על בניו שיתקנוהו, רק בודאי כך אמר שמאחר שחשב שאבד כל מה שסיגל מיום היותו, על כן התחיל מחדש לעבוד את ה' והתחיל ממצוה ראשונה שבתורה. ונראה לפרש עוד ע"ד פירוש הרה"ק מפרשיסחא, דהנה איתא בספרים מה בין אברהם אבינו ע"ה לבין צדיקים שקדמוהו שצדיקים שקדמוהו הסתפקו עצמם בשלימות נפשם, אך אברהם אבינו ע"ה הי' כל מגמתו שיצא ממנו אומה שלימה קוראים בשם ה' שיתגדל ויתקדש שמו יתברך בכל העולם. ובודאי כל זרעו אחריו הצדיקים הלכו בדרכיו שכל מגמתם הי' למען כבוד הש"י שיתרבה בעולם, וכולם ידעו שצריכין להוליד בנים למען יהי' קיבוץ עדה שלימה קוראים בשם ה', והנה כולם הי' עוסקים בשקם ותעניתם לתקן פגמם, אך יהודה המציא דרך חדש מאד נעלה, כי בין כה וכה צריכין אנו ראשית לראות שיהי' צורך גבוה נעשה, ואפי' ח"ו אין לנו עוד שום תיקון, מכל מקום, חלילה לנו לגרוע מצורך גבוה להעמיד עדה קוראי בשם ה', כי עבדים אנחנו להש"י ואחת היא אם נתקן עצמנו או לא, העיקר שלא יפסיד הש"י. וכעין ששמעתי מהרה"ק ר' אברהם המלאך שפי' דברי הש"ס ברכות שרבי יוחנן בן זכרי בכה ואמר איני יודע איזה דרך מוליכין אותי, ותמוה כי ח"ו לומר שריב"ז לא הי' ממארי דחושבנא, ואמר ז"ל שיש שני מיני צדיקים, יש צדיק אשר אם ח"ו פגם בדבר מה אינו זז משם עד שמתקן תיכף הפגם, ויש צדיק עוד גבוה מזה שאפי' אם ח"ו פגם בדבר אינו פונה מעבודתו לתקן את הפגם כי באותו רגע שהוא עוסק לתקן את עצמו הרי הוא עובד את עצמו, אלא הוא עובד והולך להלאה את הש"י ואינו משגיח על עצמו כלל, וזה מעלה גדולה מאד, ומ"מ הפגם צריך תיקון, וע"כ צדיק כזה יוכל להיות לפעמים שיצטרך ללכת לגיהנם למרק ולתקן הפגם, וצדיק גדול כזה הי' ריב"ז ע"כ אמר איני יודע באיזה דרך מוליכין אותי. וכעין זה הי' יהודה שלא השגיח על עצמו לתקן הפגם רק לעבוד עבודתו צורך גבוה להעמיד אומה ישראלית קורא בשם ה', וזהו אורו של מלך המשיח שאינו משגיח על תיקון עצמו רק על תיקון ישראל כמו שאמר דוד המלך ע"ה ואלה הצאן מה עשו תהי ידך בי ובבית אבי, ואיתא בפסיקתא שאמר משה על עצמו יאבד משה כיוצא בו ואל יהי' ניזוק צפורנו של אחד מהם, וכ"ז הי' להם משורשם שהוא יהודה. בס׳ד שם משמואל - וישב במדרש רבי שמואל בר נחמנ… בס׳ד שם משמואל - וישב במדרש רבי שמואל בר נחמני פתח כי אנכי ידעתי את המחשבות שבטים הי' עוסקין במכירתו של יוסף, ויוסף הי' עסוק בשקו ובתעניתו ראובן הי' עסוק בשקו ובתעניתו ויעקב הי' עסוק בשקו ובתעניתו ויהודה הי' עסוק ליקח לו אשה והקב"ה הי' עוסק בורא אורו של מלך המשיח. והרה"ק רבי ר' בונם מפרשיסחא אמר שיהודה חשב בעצמו שלו לא יועיל שום תשובה באשר הי' יכול להשיבו אל אביו ע"כ נשא אשה אולי יעלה אותו אחד מבניו. וזקיני זצללה"ה מקאצק כשסיפרו לפניו זה המאמר אמר חס לי' לרבינו זצללה"ה שיאמר ככה שאיש יסמוך על בניו שיתקנוהו, רק בודאי כך אמר שמאחר שחשב שאבד כל מה שסיגל מיום היותו, על כן התחיל מחדש לעבוד את ה' והתחיל ממצוה ראשונה שבתורה. ונראה לפרש עוד ע"ד פירוש הרה"ק מפרשיסחא, דהנה איתא בספרים מה בין אברהם אבינו ע"ה לבין צדיקים שקדמוהו שצדיקים שקדמוהו הסתפקו עצמם בשלימות נפשם, אך אברהם אבינו ע"ה הי' כל מגמתו שיצא ממנו אומה שלימה קוראים בשם ה' שיתגדל ויתקדש שמו יתברך בכל העולם. ובודאי כל זרעו אחריו הצדיקים הלכו בדרכיו שכל מגמתם הי' למען כבוד הש"י שיתרבה בעולם, וכולם ידעו שצריכין להוליד בנים למען יהי' קיבוץ עדה שלימה קוראים בשם ה', והנה כולם הי' עוסקים בשקם ותעניתם לתקן פגמם, אך יהודה המציא דרך חדש מאד נעלה, כי בין כה וכה צריכין אנו ראשית לראות שיהי' צורך גבוה נעשה, ואפי' ח"ו אין לנו עוד שום תיקון, מכל מקום, חלילה לנו לגרוע מצורך גבוה להעמיד עדה קוראי בשם ה', כי עבדים אנחנו להש"י ואחת היא אם נתקן עצמנו או לא, העיקר שלא יפסיד הש"י. וכעין ששמעתי מהרה"ק ר' אברהם המלאך שפי' דברי הש"ס ברכות שרבי יוחנן בן זכרי בכה ואמר איני יודע איזה דרך מוליכין אותי, ותמוה כי ח"ו לומר שריב"ז לא הי' ממארי דחושבנא, ואמר ז"ל שיש שני מיני צדיקים, יש צדיק אשר אם ח"ו פגם בדבר מה אינו זז משם עד שמתקן תיכף הפגם, ויש צדיק עוד גבוה מזה שאפי' אם ח"ו פגם בדבר אינו פונה מעבודתו לתקן את הפגם כי באותו רגע שהוא עוסק לתקן את עצמו הרי הוא עובד את עצמו, אלא הוא עובד והולך להלאה את הש"י ואינו משגיח על עצמו כלל, וזה מעלה גדולה מאד, ומ"מ הפגם צריך תיקון, וע"כ צדיק כזה יוכל להיות לפעמים שיצטרך ללכת לגיהנם למרק ולתקן הפגם, וצדיק גדול כזה הי' ריב"ז ע"כ אמר איני יודע באיזה דרך מוליכין אותי. וכעין זה הי' יהודה שלא השגיח על עצמו לתקן הפגם רק לעבוד עבודתו צורך גבוה להעמיד אומה ישראלית קורא בשם ה', וזהו אורו של מלך המשיח שאינו משגיח על תיקון עצמו רק על תיקון ישראל כמו שאמר דוד המלך ע"ה ואלה הצאן מה עשו תהי ידך בי ובבית אבי, ואיתא בפסיקתא שאמר משה על עצמו יאבד משה כיוצא בו ואל יהי' ניזוק צפורנו של אחד מהם, וכ"ז הי' להם משורשם שהוא יהודה. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1989574903 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rebbe-nachman-on-channuka-part-1-rav-shlomo-katz 00:57:49 Rav Shlomo Katz no Likutei Moharan Tinyana 2 - ימי חנוכה הם ימי הודאה An in depth learning of the second teaching from the second volume of Likutei Moharan, where Rebbe Nachman takes on a journey through the days of Channuka to delight in the world, to learning halacha, to the flow of blood, to childbirth and much more. Likutei Moharan Tinyana 2 - ימי חנוכה הם ימי הודא… Likutei Moharan Tinyana 2 - ימי חנוכה הם ימי הודאה An in depth learning of the second teaching from the second volume of Likutei Moharan, where Rebbe Nachman takes on a journey through the days of Channuka to delight in the world, to learning halacha, to the flow of blood, to childbirth and much more. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1988718111 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/chanuka-why-does-it-feel-so-good-rav-shlomo-katz 00:37:05 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of Reb Itche Meier Morgenstern, we learned the inner depths of what lies beneath the light of the menora. Based on the teachings of Reb Itche Meier Morgens… Based on the teachings of Reb Itche Meier Morgenstern, we learned the inner depths of what lies beneath the light of the menora. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1986388895 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-53-rav-shlomo-katz 00:33:35 Rav Shlomo Katz no As we begin learning the midda of yesod, we turn our focus to the era where we can peacefully merge all worlds, and fulfill our dreams. As we begin learning the midda of yesod, we turn … As we begin learning the midda of yesod, we turn our focus to the era where we can peacefully merge all worlds, and fulfill our dreams. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1985258919 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-12-the-lost-ones-are-waiting-rav-shlomo-katz 00:46:15 Rav Shlomo Katz no In our generation, we are witnessing an amazing phenomenon. On the outside it seems so depressing and sad, but on the inside it is beyond exciting. In our generation, we are witnessing an amazing p… In our generation, we are witnessing an amazing phenomenon. On the outside it seems so depressing and sad, but on the inside it is beyond exciting. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1983026191 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-bat-ayin-conquering-eretz-yisrael-for-real-rav-shlomo-katz 00:53:35 Rav Shlomo Katz no In honor of the yarzeit of the Bat Ayin, we delve into the inner point of his life and teachings. In honor of the yarzeit of the Bat Ayin, we delve… In honor of the yarzeit of the Bat Ayin, we delve into the inner point of his life and teachings. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1977511575 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:39:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-52-rav-shlomo-katz 00:45:28 Rav Shlomo Katz no Who belongs here, in Eretz Yisrael? Who belongs here, in Eretz Yisrael? Who belongs here, in Eretz Yisrael? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1976435563 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 08:22:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-11-are-we-waiting-for-the-whole-generation-rav-shlomo-katz 00:54:17 Rav Shlomo Katz no What is it about our generation, that is ready for the coming of Mashiach, more than other generations that came before? What is it about our generation, that is ready fo… What is it about our generation, that is ready for the coming of Mashiach, more than other generations that came before? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1975077447 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:04:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-penetrating-music-of-the-shabbos-table-rav-shlomo-katz 00:46:08 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on Rav Biderman's teachings, we delve deep into the powerful moment when the niggun appears at the Shabbos table, and it;'s long lasting effect on the soul. Based on Rav Biderman's teachings, we delve deep … Based on Rav Biderman's teachings, we delve deep into the powerful moment when the niggun appears at the Shabbos table, and it;'s long lasting effect on the soul. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1974226303 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:29:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/chanuka-prep-the-oils-guidance-to-in-reach-rav-shlomo-katz 00:48:18 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on a teaching from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, we see how the nature of oil teaches us how to be a true lamplighter in the world. Based on a teaching from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, w… Based on a teaching from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, we see how the nature of oil teaches us how to be a true lamplighter in the world. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1974079743 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:29:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/becoming-rebbe-nachman-4-rav-shlomo-katz 00:54:00 Rav Shlomo Katz no Do you think Rebbe Nachman didn't struggle like you and I? Do you think Rebbe Nachman didn't struggle like y… Do you think Rebbe Nachman didn't struggle like you and I? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1972829499 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:07:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rlrk6vtj0qp0 00:46:18 Rav Shlomo Katz no שיעור בפרשת ויצא, על פי ׳הברכת אברהם׳ מסלונים שיעור בפרשת ויצא, על פי ׳הברכת אברהם׳ מסלונים שיעור בפרשת ויצא, על פי ׳הברכת אברהם׳ מסלונים tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1970987259 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 08:35:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-10-are-we-waiting-for-the-whole-generation-rav-shlomo-katz 00:40:52 Rav Shlomo Katz no in this class, we delve deep into the statement of Rabbi Yochanan from the Gemara in Sanhedrin who says that Mashiach will come in a generation that is either fully worth or fully guilty. in this class, we delve deep into the statement o… in this class, we delve deep into the statement of Rabbi Yochanan from the Gemara in Sanhedrin who says that Mashiach will come in a generation that is either fully worth or fully guilty. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1969732119 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:44:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/three-star-jews-vs-beyond-star-jews-rav-shlomo-katz 00:36:46 Rav Shlomo Katz no The Pnimiyus of Tosefes Shabbos The Pnimiyus of Tosefes Shabbos The Pnimiyus of Tosefes Shabbos tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1968898463 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:54:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/becoming-rebbe-nachman-3-rav-shlomo-katz 00:59:24 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on a story Rebbe Nachman heard as a child about his great-grandfather, the Ba'al Shem Tov, we see how much of an effect this had on the rest of his life, and his world of Torah. Based on a story Rebbe Nachman heard as a child a… Based on a story Rebbe Nachman heard as a child about his great-grandfather, the Ba'al Shem Tov, we see how much of an effect this had on the rest of his life, and his world of Torah. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1968891971 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:47:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-51-rav-shlomo-katz 00:44:19 Rav Shlomo Katz no The midda of hod has many different functions. When our immune system is set up in a proper way, the midda of hod does natural wonders. The midda of hod has many different functions. Wh… The midda of hod has many different functions. When our immune system is set up in a proper way, the midda of hod does natural wonders. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1966459455 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:18:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-50-rav-shlomo-katz 00:52:03 Rav Shlomo Katz no Do all Jews need to come home before Mashiach's arrival? Do all Jews need to come home before Mashiach's a… Do all Jews need to come home before Mashiach's arrival? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1965806399 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 08:40:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-9-can-we-hasten-the-redemption-rav-shlomo-katz 00:49:32 Rav Shlomo Katz no What can be done to bring the redemption closer? What can be done to bring the redemption closer? What can be done to bring the redemption closer? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1964451359 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:26:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/an-evening-of-niggunim-torah-hearts-wide-open-shirat-david 01:33:10 Rav Shlomo Katz no An Evening of Niggunim, Torah & Hearts Wide Open - @ Shirat David An Evening of Niggunim, Torah & Hearts Wide Open … An Evening of Niggunim, Torah & Hearts Wide Open - @ Shirat David tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1964445335 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:07:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/tasting-gan-eden-throughout-he-learning-on-shabbos-rav-shabbos 00:49:06 Rav Shlomo Katz no Learning on Shabbos is a different world. Rav Biderman drives home this concept through some incredible teachings and stories of the tzaddikim. Learning on Shabbos is a different world. Rav Bid… Learning on Shabbos is a different world. Rav Biderman drives home this concept through some incredible teachings and stories of the tzaddikim. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1964129207 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:43:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumzitz-wtorat-shraga-shirat-david 00:58:50 Rav Shlomo Katz no An evening of niggunim and soul Shirat David, Efrat November 2024 An evening of niggunim and soul Shirat David, Efr… An evening of niggunim and soul Shirat David, Efrat November 2024 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1963405071 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:24:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/becoming-rebbe-nachman-2-rav-shlomo-katz 00:55:53 Rav Shlomo Katz no What did the first few moments and first years of Rebbe Nachman's life look like? What did the first few moments and first years of… What did the first few moments and first years of Rebbe Nachman's life look like? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1962593311 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:40:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-48-rav-shlomo-katz-1 00:46:57 Rav Shlomo Katz no Aliya Emanating from Messianic Inspiration Aliya Emanating from Messianic Inspiration Aliya Emanating from Messianic Inspiration tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1961386639 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:23:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-48-rav-shlomo-katz 00:40:37 Rav Shlomo Katz no What does it mean to be victorious? What does it mean to be eternal? What does it mean to know how to orchestrate and conduct? All in the context of coming back home and making aliya. What does it mean to be victorious? What does it … What does it mean to be victorious? What does it mean to be eternal? What does it mean to know how to orchestrate and conduct? All in the context of coming back home and making aliya. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1960253399 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 09:58:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-8-the-zohars-description-of-now-rav-shlomo-katz 00:54:18 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the words of the Zohar Hakadosh, we are able to understand the wild times we are living in, within the context of Mashiach's imminent arrival. Based on the words of the Zohar Hakadosh, we are … Based on the words of the Zohar Hakadosh, we are able to understand the wild times we are living in, within the context of Mashiach's imminent arrival. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1958873555 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:46:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/vayera-r-shlomos-30th-yarzeit-rav-shlomo-katz 01:02:34 Rav Shlomo Katz no A special shiur, in honor of R Shlomo Carlebach's 30th yarzeit, we learned a teaching of his, given in Montreal, in October, 1993 A special shiur, in honor of R Shlomo Carlebach's… A special shiur, in honor of R Shlomo Carlebach's 30th yarzeit, we learned a teaching of his, given in Montreal, in October, 1993 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1956950607 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-47-rav-shlomo-katz 00:40:51 Rav Shlomo Katz no The need for Judicial Reform is much greater than what has been talked about until now. Rav Ginsburg's approach sheds much light on what is truly needed. The need for Judicial Reform is much greater than… The need for Judicial Reform is much greater than what has been talked about until now. Rav Ginsburg's approach sheds much light on what is truly needed. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1956943923 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:52:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/m13wwtgybslp 00:55:08 Rav Shlomo Katz no עומק פרשת וירא על פירושו של ר׳ שלמה קרליבך ז׳ל לפי מי השילוח. עומק פרשת וירא על פירושו של ר׳ שלמה קרליבך ז׳ל ל… עומק פרשת וירא על פירושו של ר׳ שלמה קרליבך ז׳ל לפי מי השילוח. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1954378591 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 08:10:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-7-primed-days-for-mashiachs-arrival-rav-shlomo-katz 00:46:54 Rav Shlomo Katz no The Gemara, as well as the Abarbanel and Maharal discuss the division of 6000 years of this world. The Ramban and the Alter Rebbe discuss the division as well, all pointing us to the time we are living in, a time primed for the coming of Mashiach. The Gemara, as well as the Abarbanel and Maharal … The Gemara, as well as the Abarbanel and Maharal discuss the division of 6000 years of this world. The Ramban and the Alter Rebbe discuss the division as well, all pointing us to the time we are living in, a time primed for the coming of Mashiach. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1952917551 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:11:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/shabbos-cholent-consciousness-rav-shlomo-katz 00:37:49 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman, cholent plays a very big role in the life of a believing Jew. Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman, cholent p… Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman, cholent plays a very big role in the life of a believing Jew. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1951596799 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:29:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/becoming-rebbe-nachman-1-rav-shlomo-katz 00:51:04 Rav Shlomo Katz no To begin to enter the world of Rebbe Nachman, one must learn the story of how he came into the world. To begin to enter the world of Rebbe Nachman, one… To begin to enter the world of Rebbe Nachman, one must learn the story of how he came into the world. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1950812727 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:56:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-45-rav-shlomo-katz-1 00:52:50 Rav Shlomo Katz no Welcome to the midda of Tiferet. What must take place before this midda can be in effect? Welcome to the midda of Tiferet. What must take p… Welcome to the midda of Tiferet. What must take place before this midda can be in effect? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1950061283 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:34:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/81st-yarzeit-of-the-aish-kodesh-tuning-into-holy-chutzpa-18-minutes 00:18:06 Rav Shlomo Katz no The Rebbe's words from October 1932 may have well been written yesterday. There is an invitation to tune into holy chutzpa, in a way that only the Piasetzner Rebbe ztz'l hy'd could have drawn down. The Rebbe's words from October 1932 may have well… The Rebbe's words from October 1932 may have well been written yesterday. There is an invitation to tune into holy chutzpa, in a way that only the Piasetzner Rebbe ztz'l hy'd could have drawn down. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1949263415 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:23:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-45-rav-shlomo-katz 00:25:41 Rav Shlomo Katz no When the midda of Gevura is properly orchestrating in the consciousness, giving hope to a false identity which promotes terrorism would cease to exist. When the midda of Gevura is properly orchestratin… When the midda of Gevura is properly orchestrating in the consciousness, giving hope to a false identity which promotes terrorism would cease to exist. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1948435763 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 08:39:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-6-does-it-look-like-mashiach-is-coming-rav-shlomo-katz 00:53:32 Rav Shlomo Katz no In this class, we learn from the Alter Rebbe and the seventh Rebbe what it means to believe with complete faith that Mashiach can come today, especially when it doesn't look like it. In this class, we learn from the Alter Rebbe and … In this class, we learn from the Alter Rebbe and the seventh Rebbe what it means to believe with complete faith that Mashiach can come today, especially when it doesn't look like it. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1947164727 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:27:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-depths-of-shabbos-rosh-chodesh-rav-shlomo-katz 00:29:36 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman shlit'a, we looked into what lied beneath the light that comes down when Rosh Chodesh falls out on shabbos Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman shlit'a, w… Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman shlit'a, we looked into what lied beneath the light that comes down when Rosh Chodesh falls out on shabbos tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1945362855 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:48:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-44-rav-shlomo-katz 00:50:30 Rav Shlomo Katz no When and how can revenge be positive? When and how can revenge be positive? When and how can revenge be positive? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1943604931 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:24:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-43-rav-shlomo-katz 00:51:31 Rav Shlomo Katz no When the attribute of יראה is fixed, watch out world. When the attribute of יראה is fixed, watch out wo… When the attribute of יראה is fixed, watch out world. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1943026767 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-5-its-going-to-be-a-surprise-rav-shlomo-katz 00:52:49 Rav Shlomo Katz no Did chazal really tell us to distract ourselves from anticipating the arrival of Mashiach? Did chazal really tell us to distract ourselves f… Did chazal really tell us to distract ourselves from anticipating the arrival of Mashiach? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1939973489 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/jtqlxlpgubt1 01:16:25 Rav Shlomo Katz no Hallel - Hoshana Rabbah - Shirat David 5765 (2024) Hallel - Hoshana Rabbah - Shirat David 5765 (2024) Hallel - Hoshana Rabbah - Shirat David 5765 (2024) tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1932236375 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:41:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yom-kippur-dont-get-in-the-way-rav-shlomo-katz 00:57:56 Rav Shlomo Katz no How does G-d's forgiveness work? Rav Steinzaltz helps understand the deepest depths of the light that comes down on this day. How does G-d's forgiveness work? Rav Steinzaltz h… How does G-d's forgiveness work? Rav Steinzaltz helps understand the deepest depths of the light that comes down on this day. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1931528738 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:47:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rebbe-nachman-on-yom-kippur-2-rav-shlomo-katz 00:44:05 Rav Shlomo Katz no The potent light that comes down while fasting on Yom Kippur The potent light that comes down while fasting on… The potent light that comes down while fasting on Yom Kippur tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1931013173 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:24:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yom-kippur-prep-niggunim-and-words-for-the-soul-rav-shlomo-katz 00:51:00 Rav Shlomo Katz no Yom Kippur Prep - Niggunim and Words from the Soul Le'iluyi Nishmat Dr. Dodi Tobin z'l Yom Kippur Prep - Niggunim and Words from the Sou… Yom Kippur Prep - Niggunim and Words from the Soul Le'iluyi Nishmat Dr. Dodi Tobin z'l tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1930176218 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:25:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rebbe-nachman-on-yom-kippur-1-rav-shlomo-katz 00:38:39 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of Rav Erez Moshe Doron, we delved into the 179th teaching in Likkutei Moharan, where we internalize the gift and responsibility of making sure we are not just alive, but bringing more life into every single day. Based on the teachings of Rav Erez Moshe Doron, w… Based on the teachings of Rav Erez Moshe Doron, we delved into the 179th teaching in Likkutei Moharan, where we internalize the gift and responsibility of making sure we are not just alive, but bringing more life into every single day. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1926160550 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:46:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-42-rav-shlomo-katz 00:48:34 Rav Shlomo Katz no What does the most ideal right wing political party stand for and look like? What does the most ideal right wing political par… What does the most ideal right wing political party stand for and look like? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1925732876 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 11:01:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/slichot-shirat-david-2024 01:10:26 Rav Shlomo Katz no לשמוע אל הרינה ואל התפילה לשמוע אל הרינה ואל התפילה לשמוע אל הרינה ואל התפילה tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1925692250 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 08:09:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-4-the-merit-which-leads-to-redemption-rav-shlomo-katz 00:58:45 Rav Shlomo Katz no The Medrashim, R' Shimon bar Yochai and the Chida explain how the merit to redemption lies within the anticipation. The Medrashim, R' Shimon bar Yochai and the Chid… The Medrashim, R' Shimon bar Yochai and the Chida explain how the merit to redemption lies within the anticipation. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1924671263 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:54:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/last-shabbos-of-the-year-rav-shlomo-katz 00:31:14 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Biderman points out what lies within the last Shabbos of the year Rav Biderman points out what lies within the last… Rav Biderman points out what lies within the last Shabbos of the year tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1924000235 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:16:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-inner-dimension-of-slichot-wrav-steinsaltz-rav-shlomo-katz 01:00:39 Rav Shlomo Katz no When looking into the Slichot prayers, one notices that very little has to do with asking for forgiveness, as much as asking for redemption. When looking into the Slichot prayers, one notice… When looking into the Slichot prayers, one notices that very little has to do with asking for forgiveness, as much as asking for redemption. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1923159725 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:24:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-41-rav-shlomo-katz 00:52:53 Rav Shlomo Katz no There were four groups of Jews who were standing by Yam Suf as the Egyptians were approaching. Each had their own opinion as to how to proceed. In this shiur we see how 3 of the groups correspond to 3 different approaches in today's modern politics, and how it corresponds to 3 out of the 4 kabbalistic worlds. There were four groups of Jews who were standing … There were four groups of Jews who were standing by Yam Suf as the Egyptians were approaching. Each had their own opinion as to how to proceed. In this shiur we see how 3 of the groups correspond to 3 different approaches in today's modern politics, and how it corresponds to 3 out of the 4 kabbalistic worlds. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1921774016 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:48:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/elul-taking-advantage-of-the-rachamim-rav-shlomo-katz 00:43:50 Rav Shlomo Katz no What type of Cheshbon Hanefesh should be reserved only for Elul, and why? What type of Cheshbon Hanefesh should be reserved… What type of Cheshbon Hanefesh should be reserved only for Elul, and why? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1921215923 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:12:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-3-anticipating-vs-waiting-rav-shlomo-katz 00:53:39 Rav Shlomo Katz no One who believes in the coming of Mashiach without anticipating is left with a very weak sense of believing in the coming of Mashiach. What is necessary in order to truly anticipate the arrival of Mashiach? One who believes in the coming of Mashiach withou… One who believes in the coming of Mashiach without anticipating is left with a very weak sense of believing in the coming of Mashiach. What is necessary in order to truly anticipate the arrival of Mashiach? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1920054689 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:09:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/eating-fish-on-shabbos-rav-shlomo-katz 00:50:34 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman shli'ta, we learned the deeper meaning of eating fish on Shabbos and what consciousness it brings to the believing Jew. Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman shli'ta, w… Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman shli'ta, we learned the deeper meaning of eating fish on Shabbos and what consciousness it brings to the believing Jew. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1919213945 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:15:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/elul-with-rav-steinsaltz-renewal-is-not-a-luxury-its-a-must-rav-shlomo-katz 01:01:15 Rav Shlomo Katz no When it comes to tshuva, the observant Jew whose tshuva isn't about starting to keep kosher or shabbos has a much more difficult task at hand. Rav Setinzaltz addresses the difficulty as well as the beauty of what awaits this type of person. When it comes to tshuva, the observant Jew whose … When it comes to tshuva, the observant Jew whose tshuva isn't about starting to keep kosher or shabbos has a much more difficult task at hand. Rav Setinzaltz addresses the difficulty as well as the beauty of what awaits this type of person. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1918617857 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:25:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-40-rav-shlomo-katz 00:41:12 Rav Shlomo Katz no Our journey toward the fixing of the country begins with love. Only sprouting forth from chesed/love, can gevura/strength do what it's supposed to do. Our journey toward the fixing of the country begi… Our journey toward the fixing of the country begins with love. Only sprouting forth from chesed/love, can gevura/strength do what it's supposed to do. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1918616147 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:18:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/jqe8gd3gxqwa 00:50:45 Rav Shlomo Katz no בס׳ד כי תבוא היום הזה י"י אלקיך מצוך לעשות את החוקים האלה וכו' ושמרת ועשית אותם בכל לבבך וכו' (דברים כו טז). בית אהרן היום הזה י"י אלקיך מצוך לעשות. פי' ה׳ מצוה לעשות המצות כמו היום הזה. כמו שבסדר היום הוא ברישא חשוכא והדר נהורא. כן צריך כל בר ישראל לעשות בתחילה מצות הש"י הגם שאינו מרגיש שום טעם ושום תענוג בהמצות, רק בהאמונה שהש"י צוה לעשות. ואח"כ עוזרו הש"י שמרגיש טעם ותענוג גדול בעשיות המצות אגרא דכלא יש לדקדק: א) מהו היום הזה, וכי ליום הזה בלבד נצטוו, ואדרבא מקודם לזה מדבר במצות התלויות בארץ דייקא. ודרשת רז"ל ידוע שאמרו (ספרי ואתחנן ו' ו') בכל יום יהיו בעיניך כחדשים. ועדיין אנו צריכין למודעי מפני מה ייחד הדבר הזה בכאן דייקא, ולא אחר כל סיום מצות התורה. ב), למה לא אמר בקיצור מצוך לעשות את החוקים ואת המשפטים בכל לבבך וכו'. ג) התחיל בעשיה בלבד, וסיים בשמירה ועשייה. ד) למה השמיט בכל מאדך. על כן אחשבה דהנה כל התרי"ג מצות מחויב כל איש ישראל לקיים, בכדי לתקן כל שיעור קומתו רמ"ח איבריו בקיום רמ"ח מצות עשין, ושס"ה גידיו בשמירת שס"ה לאוין, ועל ידי זה ישתלם לו החלוקא דרבנן להתלבש בו בבואו לראות את פני י"י בחיים הנצחיים, וכל אשר בו מום דהיינו בחסרון אבר לא יקרב, על כן צריך האדם להתגלגל לקיים כל התרי"ג מצות. והנה מה יעשה האדם במצות התלויות בארץ בשעה שאין ישראל שרויין על אדמתם, וכן במצות שאי אפשר לו לקיימם בבחירתו רק בהזדמנות סיבה, כגון פדיון הבן באין לו בן בכור, וכיוצא במצות. קיימו וקבלו רז"ל שצריך האדם לעסוק בדיניהם ואופני קיומם, ויצפה במחשבתו בלבבו ונפשו מתי תבא לידי ואקיימנו, ויוחשב לפני הבורא כל כאלו מקיימם, כיון שממנו אין מונע דבר למד ויודע תכסיס המצוה. והנה תתבונן שמכאן עד סיום התורה אין עוד ממנין תרי"ג, רק ג' מצות הליכה בדרכיו ית' (דברים כח ט), ומצות הקהל (דברים לא יב), ומצות כתיבת ספר תורה (דברים לא יט), לכל אלה הג' מצות אפשר לקיים בכל עת, כי מצות הקהל גם כן מצוה לקיים בכל עת גם כשאין מלך בישראל, לאסוף אסיפת במועדי י"י לדרוש מענייני דיומא, וכמו שאמרו רז"ל (מגילה ד' ע"א) משה תיקן להם לישראל שיהיו דורשין הלכות החג בחג. והנה לפי זה בכאן הוא סיום המצות התלויות בארץ והתלויות בסיבה. וז"ש היום הזה י"י אלקיך מצוך לעשות את החוקים וכו', ור"ל י"י אלקיך מצוך לעשות כל המצות ביום הזה, הגם שעדיין לא באת אל הארץ ולא הזדמנו לך הסיבות, ושמא תאמר האיך אפשר זה לקיים כל המצות ביום הזה, אמר הכתוב ושמר"ת ותצפה מלשון ואביו שמר את הדבר וכו' (בראשית לז יא), תצפה מתי יבוא לידי ואקיימנו ועשית אותם בכל לבבך ובכל נפשך, ר"ל על ידי זה שיהיה הסכמה חזקה בלבך ונפשך לקיים בעת ההזדמן לעשיה, יחשב לפני הבורא כל ויהיה לרצון כאילו קיימת בפועל כל המצות, והבן: בס׳ד כי ת… בס׳ד כי תבוא היום הזה י"י אלקיך מצוך לעשות את החוקים האלה וכו' ושמרת ועשית אותם בכל לבבך וכו' (דברים כו טז). בית אהרן היום הזה י"י אלקיך מצוך לעשות. פי' ה׳ מצוה לעשות המצות כמו היום הזה. כמו שבסדר היום הוא ברישא חשוכא והדר נהורא. כן צריך כל בר ישראל לעשות בתחילה מצות הש"י הגם שאינו מרגיש שום טעם ושום תענוג בהמצות, רק בהאמונה שהש"י צוה לעשות. ואח"כ עוזרו הש"י שמרגיש טעם ותענוג גדול בעשיות המצות אגרא דכלא יש לדקדק: א) מהו היום הזה, וכי ליום הזה בלבד נצטוו, ואדרבא מקודם לזה מדבר במצות התלויות בארץ דייקא. ודרשת רז"ל ידוע שאמרו (ספרי ואתחנן ו' ו') בכל יום יהיו בעיניך כחדשים. ועדיין אנו צריכין למודעי מפני מה ייחד הדבר הזה בכאן דייקא, ולא אחר כל סיום מצות התורה. ב), למה לא אמר בקיצור מצוך לעשות את החוקים ואת המשפטים בכל לבבך וכו'. ג) התחיל בעשיה בלבד, וסיים בשמירה ועשייה. ד) למה השמיט בכל מאדך. על כן אחשבה דהנה כל התרי"ג מצות מחויב כל איש ישראל לקיים, בכדי לתקן כל שיעור קומתו רמ"ח איבריו בקיום רמ"ח מצות עשין, ושס"ה גידיו בשמירת שס"ה לאוין, ועל ידי זה ישתלם לו החלוקא דרבנן להתלבש בו בבואו לראות את פני י"י בחיים הנצחיים, וכל אשר בו מום דהיינו בחסרון אבר לא יקרב, על כן צריך האדם להתגלגל לקיים כל התרי"ג מצות. והנה מה יעשה האדם במצות התלויות בארץ בשעה שאין ישראל שרויין על אדמתם, וכן במצות שאי אפשר לו לקיימם בבחירתו רק בהזדמנות סיבה, כגון פדיון הבן באין לו בן בכור, וכיוצא במצות. קיימו וקבלו רז"ל שצריך האדם לעסוק בדיניהם ואופני קיומם, ויצפה במחשבתו בלבבו ונפשו מתי תבא לידי ואקיימנו, ויוחשב לפני הבורא כל כאלו מקיימם, כיון שממנו אין מונע דבר למד ויודע תכסיס המצוה. והנה תתבונן שמכאן עד סיום התורה אין עוד ממנין תרי"ג, רק ג' מצות הליכה בדרכיו ית' (דברים כח ט), ומצות הקהל (דברים לא יב), ומצות כתיבת ספר תורה (דברים לא יט), לכל אלה הג' מצות אפשר לקיים בכל עת, כי מצות הקהל גם כן מצוה לקיים בכל עת גם כשאין מלך בישראל, לאסוף אסיפת במועדי י"י לדרוש מענייני דיומא, וכמו שאמרו רז"ל (מגילה ד' ע"א) משה תיקן להם לישראל שיהיו דורשין הלכות החג בחג. והנה לפי זה בכאן הוא סיום המצות התלויות בארץ והתלויות בסיבה. וז"ש היום הזה י"י אלקיך מצוך לעשות את החוקים וכו', ור"ל י"י אלקיך מצוך לעשות כל המצות ביום הזה, הגם שעדיין לא באת אל הארץ ולא הזדמנו לך הסיבות, ושמא תאמר האיך אפשר זה לקיים כל המצות ביום הזה, אמר הכתוב ושמר"ת ותצפה מלשון ואביו שמר את הדבר וכו' (בראשית לז יא), תצפה מתי יבוא לידי ואקיימנו ועשית אותם בכל לבבך ובכל נפשך, ר"ל על ידי זה שיהיה הסכמה חזקה בלבך ונפשך לקיים בעת ההזדמן לעשיה, יחשב לפני הבורא כל ויהיה לרצון כאילו קיימת בפועל כל המצות, והבן: tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1916952590 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:45:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-2-what-is-it-we-are-actually-looking-forward-toward-rav-shlomo-katz 01:00:01 Rav Shlomo Katz no An integral part of our learning is focusing in on the following - do we really understand what we are asking for when praying for the coming of Mashiach? Is it just to stop wars, or is that just an external piece of the enterprise? An integral part of our learning is focusing in o… An integral part of our learning is focusing in on the following - do we really understand what we are asking for when praying for the coming of Mashiach? Is it just to stop wars, or is that just an external piece of the enterprise? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1915838603 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:59:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/is-my-shabbos-for-shabbos-rav-shlomo-katz 00:39:47 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on Rav Biderman's teachings, we learn the importance of making sure that everything we do for Shabbos is really for Shabbos, and not for ourselves. Based on Rav Biderman's teachings, we learn the i… Based on Rav Biderman's teachings, we learn the importance of making sure that everything we do for Shabbos is really for Shabbos, and not for ourselves. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1915080563 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:47:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rav-steinsaltzs-elul-guide-part-2-rav-shlomo-katz 01:05:38 Rav Shlomo Katz no בס׳ד הרב עדין שטיינזלץ ישיבת תקוע אלול, תשנ׳ט לדוד ה' אורי וישעי הגדרה עצמית ראשית נשאלת השאלה היכן נכתב המזמור? על מנת להבין את עיקרי הדברים, עלינו לחקור מאיזו נקודת מוצא נכתב המזמור, באיזה מצב ובאיזו שעה. על פי פשוטם של דברים מדובר בסיטואציה של חשש מאויבים, ערב מלחמה, "בקרוב עלי מרעים", "אם תחנה עלי מחנה", וכיוצא בזה ומתמיהה העובדה כי דוקא במצב זה עומד דוד ומצהיר – "בזאת אני בוטח" מה פירוש 'בזאת'? מהו הדבר אשר ממנו שואב דוד את כוחותיו, את היכולת להתמודד עם אויביו וצרותיו? כאמור, מדובר באדם הנמצא ערב מלחמה ושרוי בלחץ רב. אויביו מקיפים אותו, סוגרים עליו והמצב בהחלט לא מעודד. השאלה היא, כיצד מגיב האדם ברגעים כאלו? כיצד מגיב דוד המלך במצב שכזה? מתוך כל הפחד, החששות והצרות, מביע דוד את משאלתו היחידה – "אחת שאלתי מאת ה', אותה אבקש, שבתי בבית ה' כל ימי חיי, לחזות בנעם ה' ולבקר בהיכלו”. דבר זה שופך אור חדש על דמותו של דוד המלך. זו נקודת השוני, תמצית ההבדל בין דוד המלך ובין כל פושע נמלט מן השורה. מכל אדם באשר הוא אדם היינו מצפים לתגובות מסויימות כאשר הוא שרוי במצבי לחץ. על-פי רוב התגובות הן ספונטניות – יש המגיבים בהיסטריה, יש המנסים בכל מחיר לצאת מן הבוץ וכן הלאה. ואילו תגובתו של דוד – דומה כי איננה ממין הענין כלל. היא אמנם ספונטנית, אך כלל לא מתאימה למצב. מצפים היינו כי במצב הזה יזעק דוד לה' או יחשוב על תכנית, אולם תגובתו הראשונית של דוד מבטאת דבר שונה בתכלית – את כיסופיו לחזות בנעם ה', ובתור תגובה ספונטנית (בהתחשב במצב המתואר) זוהי תגובה בלתי שגרתית ומפתיעה ביותר. למעשה, ברגעי המצוקה, כאשר האדם מגיב בספונטניות, מתגלים במידה רבה הכוחות אשר שוכנים בתוכו ומגדירים את אישיותו, ומשום כך מוצאים אנו תגובות שונות וייחודיות אצל דוד המלך. בסיכומו של עניין, מדובר בחיבור עמוק ביותר, חיבור אשר למעשה מגדיר את האדם מבחינה פנימית, ואשר נבחן דווקא ברגעים של חוסר מודעות עצמית, ברגעים של ערפל ובלבול, הרגעים בהם עולים דברים באופן טבעי, רגעים בהם מגלה האדם מהם הדברים החשובים לו באמת, ובעצם – מיהו ומהו באמת. מבחינה זו, המזמור שלפנינו מציג את הענין בצורה חזקה – מהלך של מאבק מתמשך, רצוף צרות וסכנות כאשר מתוך המאבק עולה המשאלה "שבתי בבית ה' כל ימי חיי לחזות בנעם ה' ולבקר בהיכלו". אלוללאור האמור לעיל, מצטייר ענינו של חודש אלול ועניין התשובה בכללה באופן חדש – שונה. כעת תופסים אנו את שאלת העבירות הקטנות וכשלונותיו של אדם כשאלה צדדית. השאלה המרכזית היא היכן האדם עצמו נמצא, במה הוא מהרהר על משכבו בלילות, היכן מונחת נקודת ליבו. במלים אחרות, השאלה איננה מהם מעשיך, השאלה המרכזית היא מי אתה? לאור דברינו מתברר, כי החטא האמיתי איננו עבירה זו או אחרת אלא הניתוק הפנימי, לבך מונח במקום אחר, הדברים אינם נוגעים בך ברמה הקיומית. הדרישה לתשובה היא הדרישה מן האדם להגדיר עצמו בצד הקדושה, להניח עצמו שם. אמנם, אין הדבר פשוט כלל וכלל, בל ישלה אדם את עצמו כי מיד לאחר שיחליט על כך, יחלו מחשבות והרהורים על מושא אהבתו החדש להעסיק את מוחו וליבו. אין זה פשוט כלל לחיות "בתוך" משהו, לחיות מתוך הקשר מסוים יחידי. ודאי שדבר כזה אינו מתרחש ביום אחד. אך האדם יכול להתחיל בכך. ביכולתו לעמוד ולנסות לשייך עצמו לקדושה. לומר – כאן מקומי. יכול הוא להתחיל את הדרך, לפתוח בגישושים ראשונים בדרך ליצירת קישור חזק. יכול אדם לעמוד בחודש אלול ובימים הנוראים ולקבל החלטה, לעמוד ולומר – "רבונו של עולם, אני שלך!" ובכך מקיים הוא את הפסוק "ושבת עד ה' אלוקיך " בס׳ד הרב עדין שטיינזלץ ישיבת תקוע אלול, תשנ׳ט … בס׳ד הרב עדין שטיינזלץ ישיבת תקוע אלול, תשנ׳ט לדוד ה' אורי וישעי הגדרה עצמית ראשית נשאלת השאלה היכן נכתב המזמור? על מנת להבין את עיקרי הדברים, עלינו לחקור מאיזו נקודת מוצא נכתב המזמור, באיזה מצב ובאיזו שעה. על פי פשוטם של דברים מדובר בסיטואציה של חשש מאויבים, ערב מלחמה, "בקרוב עלי מרעים", "אם תחנה עלי מחנה", וכיוצא בזה ומתמיהה העובדה כי דוקא במצב זה עומד דוד ומצהיר – "בזאת אני בוטח" מה פירוש 'בזאת'? מהו הדבר אשר ממנו שואב דוד את כוחותיו, את היכולת להתמודד עם אויביו וצרותיו? כאמור, מדובר באדם הנמצא ערב מלחמה ושרוי בלחץ רב. אויביו מקיפים אותו, סוגרים עליו והמצב בהחלט לא מעודד. השאלה היא, כיצד מגיב האדם ברגעים כאלו? כיצד מגיב דוד המלך במצב שכזה? מתוך כל הפחד, החששות והצרות, מביע דוד את משאלתו היחידה – "אחת שאלתי מאת ה', אותה אבקש, שבתי בבית ה' כל ימי חיי, לחזות בנעם ה' ולבקר בהיכלו”. דבר זה שופך אור חדש על דמותו של דוד המלך. זו נקודת השוני, תמצית ההבדל בין דוד המלך ובין כל פושע נמלט מן השורה. מכל אדם באשר הוא אדם היינו מצפים לתגובות מסויימות כאשר הוא שרוי במצבי לחץ. על-פי רוב התגובות הן ספונטניות – יש המגיבים בהיסטריה, יש המנסים בכל מחיר לצאת מן הבוץ וכן הלאה. ואילו תגובתו של דוד – דומה כי איננה ממין הענין כלל. היא אמנם ספונטנית, אך כלל לא מתאימה למצב. מצפים היינו כי במצב הזה יזעק דוד לה' או יחשוב על תכנית, אולם תגובתו הראשונית של דוד מבטאת דבר שונה בתכלית – את כיסופיו לחזות בנעם ה', ובתור תגובה ספונטנית (בהתחשב במצב המתואר) זוהי תגובה בלתי שגרתית ומפתיעה ביותר. למעשה, ברגעי המצוקה, כאשר האדם מגיב בספונטניות, מתגלים במידה רבה הכוחות אשר שוכנים בתוכו ומגדירים את אישיותו, ומשום כך מוצאים אנו תגובות שונות וייחודיות אצל דוד המלך. בסיכומו של עניין, מדובר בחיבור עמוק ביותר, חיבור אשר למעשה מגדיר את האדם מבחינה פנימית, ואשר נבחן דווקא ברגעים של חוסר מודעות עצמית, ברגעים של ערפל ובלבול, הרגעים בהם עולים דברים באופן טבעי, רגעים בהם מגלה האדם מהם הדברים החשובים לו באמת, ובעצם – מיהו ומהו באמת. מבחינה זו, המזמור שלפנינו מציג את הענין בצורה חזקה – מהלך של מאבק מתמשך, רצוף צרות וסכנות כאשר מתוך המאבק עולה המשאלה "שבתי בבית ה' כל ימי חיי לחזות בנעם ה' ולבקר בהיכלו". אלוללאור האמור לעיל, מצטייר ענינו של חודש אלול ועניין התשובה בכללה באופן חדש – שונה. כעת תופסים אנו את שאלת העבירות הקטנות וכשלונותיו של אדם כשאלה צדדית. השאלה המרכזית היא היכן האדם עצמו נמצא, במה הוא מהרהר על משכבו בלילות, היכן מונחת נקודת ליבו. במלים אחרות, השאלה איננה מהם מעשיך, השאלה המרכזית היא מי אתה? לאור דברינו מתברר, כי החטא האמיתי איננו עבירה זו או אחרת אלא הניתוק הפנימי, לבך מונח במקום אחר, הדברים אינם נוגעים בך ברמה הקיומית. הדרישה לתשובה היא הדרישה מן האדם להגדיר עצמו בצד הקדושה, להניח עצמו שם. אמנם, אין הדבר פשוט כלל וכלל, בל ישלה אדם את עצמו כי מיד לאחר שיחליט על כך, יחלו מחשבות והרהורים על מושא אהבתו החדש להעסיק את מוחו וליבו. אין זה פשוט כלל לחיות "בתוך" משהו, לחיות מתוך הקשר מסוים יחידי. ודאי שדבר כזה אינו מתרחש ביום אחד. אך האדם יכול להתחיל בכך. ביכולתו לעמוד ולנסות לשייך עצמו לקדושה. לומר – כאן מקומי. יכול הוא להתחיל את הדרך, לפתוח בגישושים ראשונים בדרך ליצירת קישור חזק. יכול אדם לעמוד בחודש אלול ובימים הנוראים ולקבל החלטה, לעמוד ולומר – "רבונו של עולם, אני שלך!" ובכך מקיים הוא את הפסוק "ושבת עד ה' אלוקיך " tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1914386198 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:13:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/elul-with-the-rebbe-rav-shlomo-katz 00:41:42 Rav Shlomo Katz no What place does learning have in the month of Elul, a month where the prayers and beseeching is generally highlighted? What place does learning have in the month of Elu… What place does learning have in the month of Elul, a month where the prayers and beseeching is generally highlighted? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1914345860 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:04:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/zz4s9ncqfmez 00:48:04 Rav Shlomo Katz no בס׳ד כי תצא - זרע קודש כי תבנה בית חדש ועשית מעקה לגגך ולא תשים דמים בביתך כי יפל הנפל ממנו ע"פ מה שפי' ובנה אותה בקרוב בימינו בנין עולם שבונה ירושלים ה' ובמה בונה אותה? בימינו, ע"י הימים שלנו, שבכל יום כשאדם עובד אותו י"ת הכל לפי מעשיו בונה את ירושלים ובהמ”ק. יש בונה ביום אחד שורה שלימה ויש מניח למשל לבינה אחתֿ, כן בונה האדם מישראל שעובד ה' בכל יום עד שיהי' נבנה בשלימות במהרה בימינו. וכן שמעתי מהרב הקדוש מוה' אלימלך זצ"ל שכשעשה עליות נשמה ראה שנושאים את כלי הבהמ"ק ואמרו לו שהם אותם הכלים שהוציא הוא מהגלות ופ"א אמר שנפלה בית טומאה א' בצורה גדול' מאוד ובכל יום עולים אלפי אלפים בעלי מלאכות בנאים ולבנות החומה, אבל יש לי שומר טוב שכשהרב מוה' יעקב יצחק מלאנצהוט מתפלל תפילת י"ח מתפילת מנחה מפיל כל מה שבונים. והבנתי דבריו הקדושים שמפיל זה ע"י שע"י תפילתו בונה חומות ירושלים ובהמ"ק ולפי ערך שבונה חומות ירושלים לפי ערך זה מפיל בהבית הזה של טומאה כי כשזה קם זה נופל וז"ש כי תבנה בית חדש כנ"ל שהאדם בונה הבהמ"ק שיתחדש לעתיד לבוא במהרה בימינו, וצותה לנו התוה"ק שכשאתה עוסק בבנין הקדוש ועשית מעקה לגגיך לגג ועלי' שלך, שתעלה בחכמה ושכליות לעולמות עליונים לבנות הבנין הקדוש תראה שתעשה מעקה וגדר סביב בעבודתך זאת, שלא יתראה עבודתך ותסתיר מעשך ולבך, רק עבודתיך יהי' בפנימיות לבך והצנע לכת עם ה' אלקיך. ואמר כי יפול הנופל ממנו פי' מי שאינו דבוק בעבודתו י"ת כראוי יפול עי"ז שתראה צדקתך לבריות וזה בכמה בחי' יש כשיראה אותך פעם כשאינך בבחי' העליונה המדריגה המעולה ועי"ז יאמר עליך שכל עבודתיך בבחי' העליונה הוא שקר ופניות, ויש שיתלוצץ עליך על הנהגת דרכי טובך וחסידותיך, ויש שיחלוק עליך מחמת שלא יבין מדריגותיך יאמר שא"א בלי פניות וכדומה. ויש כשיראה אותך במעשיך בגלוי ויחזיק אותך יותר ממדריגותך בכל אלו הבחי' וכיוצא יהי' כי יפול הנופל ולכן לא תראה מעשיך בעסקך בבנין בהמ"ק כנ"ל רק תעשה מעקה כנ"ל ומצינו שאמרו רז"ל שלעתיד יהי' יורד משמים בהמ"ק בנין בנוי בשלימות ולהבין למה זה יהי' יורד בנוי ולא ישלח י"ת מלאכים לעוה"ז לבנות כאן רק הדבר שכביכול י"ת בונה ירושלים בבחי' הזאת בהסתר מאוד משום מלאך ושרף רק עין לא ראתה אלקים זולתיך ודבר זה א"א לאומרו רק שמצינו בכתוב בונה ירושלים ה' נוכל לשער שכביכול כך הוא בונה בהסתר מאוד מאוד כנ"ל עין לא ראתה וא"א לשער גודל מעלות קדושת ירושלים ובהמ"ק שלעתיד שיהי' בלי שיעור וערך ומכל שורה ושורה של הבנין ומכל לבינה ולבינה יתנוצץ ויאיר אור המצוה שנבנה עי"ז ויתנוצץ ויאיר בכ"א אותיות אנכי ה' אלקיך ויהי' מתנוצץ מהם אמונת אלקי עולם ית"ש ואמר אח"כ לא תזרע כרמך כלאים קאי על הנ"ל שלא תראה מעשיך לבריות ועי"ז לא תזרע כרמך כרם ה' צבאות כלאים משא"כ אם תראה מעשיך ח"ו לבריות אולי תפול ח"ו בפניות ויהי' הכרם כלאים מעורב ח"ו מטו"ר. בס׳ד כי תצא - זרע קודש כי תבנה בית חדש ועשית מע… בס׳ד כי תצא - זרע קודש כי תבנה בית חדש ועשית מעקה לגגך ולא תשים דמים בביתך כי יפל הנפל ממנו ע"פ מה שפי' ובנה אותה בקרוב בימינו בנין עולם שבונה ירושלים ה' ובמה בונה אותה? בימינו, ע"י הימים שלנו, שבכל יום כשאדם עובד אותו י"ת הכל לפי מעשיו בונה את ירושלים ובהמ”ק. יש בונה ביום אחד שורה שלימה ויש מניח למשל לבינה אחתֿ, כן בונה האדם מישראל שעובד ה' בכל יום עד שיהי' נבנה בשלימות במהרה בימינו. וכן שמעתי מהרב הקדוש מוה' אלימלך זצ"ל שכשעשה עליות נשמה ראה שנושאים את כלי הבהמ"ק ואמרו לו שהם אותם הכלים שהוציא הוא מהגלות ופ"א אמר שנפלה בית טומאה א' בצורה גדול' מאוד ובכל יום עולים אלפי אלפים בעלי מלאכות בנאים ולבנות החומה, אבל יש לי שומר טוב שכשהרב מוה' יעקב יצחק מלאנצהוט מתפלל תפילת י"ח מתפילת מנחה מפיל כל מה שבונים. והבנתי דבריו הקדושים שמפיל זה ע"י שע"י תפילתו בונה חומות ירושלים ובהמ"ק ולפי ערך שבונה חומות ירושלים לפי ערך זה מפיל בהבית הזה של טומאה כי כשזה קם זה נופל וז"ש כי תבנה בית חדש כנ"ל שהאדם בונה הבהמ"ק שיתחדש לעתיד לבוא במהרה בימינו, וצותה לנו התוה"ק שכשאתה עוסק בבנין הקדוש ועשית מעקה לגגיך לגג ועלי' שלך, שתעלה בחכמה ושכליות לעולמות עליונים לבנות הבנין הקדוש תראה שתעשה מעקה וגדר סביב בעבודתך זאת, שלא יתראה עבודתך ותסתיר מעשך ולבך, רק עבודתיך יהי' בפנימיות לבך והצנע לכת עם ה' אלקיך. ואמר כי יפול הנופל ממנו פי' מי שאינו דבוק בעבודתו י"ת כראוי יפול עי"ז שתראה צדקתך לבריות וזה בכמה בחי' יש כשיראה אותך פעם כשאינך בבחי' העליונה המדריגה המעולה ועי"ז יאמר עליך שכל עבודתיך בבחי' העליונה הוא שקר ופניות, ויש שיתלוצץ עליך על הנהגת דרכי טובך וחסידותיך, ויש שיחלוק עליך מחמת שלא יבין מדריגותיך יאמר שא"א בלי פניות וכדומה. ויש כשיראה אותך במעשיך בגלוי ויחזיק אותך יותר ממדריגותך בכל אלו הבחי' וכיוצא יהי' כי יפול הנופל ולכן לא תראה מעשיך בעסקך בבנין בהמ"ק כנ"ל רק תעשה מעקה כנ"ל ומצינו שאמרו רז"ל שלעתיד יהי' יורד משמים בהמ"ק בנין בנוי בשלימות ולהבין למה זה יהי' יורד בנוי ולא ישלח י"ת מלאכים לעוה"ז לבנות כאן רק הדבר שכביכול י"ת בונה ירושלים בבחי' הזאת בהסתר מאוד משום מלאך ושרף רק עין לא ראתה אלקים זולתיך ודבר זה א"א לאומרו רק שמצינו בכתוב בונה ירושלים ה' נוכל לשער שכביכול כך הוא בונה בהסתר מאוד מאוד כנ"ל עין לא ראתה וא"א לשער גודל מעלות קדושת ירושלים ובהמ"ק שלעתיד שיהי' בלי שיעור וערך ומכל שורה ושורה של הבנין ומכל לבינה ולבינה יתנוצץ ויאיר אור המצוה שנבנה עי"ז ויתנוצץ ויאיר בכ"א אותיות אנכי ה' אלקיך ויהי' מתנוצץ מהם אמונת אלקי עולם ית"ש ואמר אח"כ לא תזרע כרמך כלאים קאי על הנ"ל שלא תראה מעשיך לבריות ועי"ז לא תזרע כרמך כרם ה' צבאות כלאים משא"כ אם תראה מעשיך ח"ו לבריות אולי תפול ח"ו בפניות ויהי' הכרם כלאים מעורב ח"ו מטו"ר. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1913137169 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:30:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-39-rav-shlomo-katz 00:39:52 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Ginsburg's beautiful teachings on Avoda Ivrit, Jewish Labor. Rav Ginsburg's beautiful teachings on Avoda Ivrit… Rav Ginsburg's beautiful teachings on Avoda Ivrit, Jewish Labor. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1912552925 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:36:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/yemot-hamashiach-1-dont-be-surprised-with-today-rav-shlomo-katz 00:55:24 Rav Shlomo Katz no Nothing should really shock us today. When we look deeply into our holy sages of 2000 years ago, they, more or less, gave us a play by play as to the unfolding of our current times. Based on words from R' Menachem Brod, we stayed focused and gained clarity regarding the times we are living in, the days which proceed the coming of Mashiach. Nothing should really shock us today. When we loo… Nothing should really shock us today. When we look deeply into our holy sages of 2000 years ago, they, more or less, gave us a play by play as to the unfolding of our current times. Based on words from R' Menachem Brod, we stayed focused and gained clarity regarding the times we are living in, the days which proceed the coming of Mashiach. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1911327332 Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:17:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/preparing-for-shabbos-running-away-from-fire-rav-shlomo-katz 00:33:57 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Biderman teaches us how easy it is to convince ourselves that certain types of anger over kedusha may be holy. Nothing can be further from the truth, especially when it comes to preparing for Shabbos. Rav Biderman teaches us how easy it is to convinc… Rav Biderman teaches us how easy it is to convince ourselves that certain types of anger over kedusha may be holy. Nothing can be further from the truth, especially when it comes to preparing for Shabbos. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1910595227 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:12:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rav-steinsaltzs-elul-guide-rav-shlomo-katz 00:58:46 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the 27th chapter of Tehilim, a chapter we begin reciting daily during this time, Rav Steinzaltz ob'm provides us with a new understanding of the tshuva we engage with in this time. Based on the 27th chapter of Tehilim, a chapter w… Based on the 27th chapter of Tehilim, a chapter we begin reciting daily during this time, Rav Steinzaltz ob'm provides us with a new understanding of the tshuva we engage with in this time. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1909961375 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:21:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/elul-5764-here-i-am-right-here-where-do-i-go-from-here-rav-shlomo-katz 00:46:05 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Kook's opening Elul remarks to any heart that is open to learn how to cleave to what matters in this world. Rav Kook's opening Elul remarks to any heart that… Rav Kook's opening Elul remarks to any heart that is open to learn how to cleave to what matters in this world. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1909960193 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:18:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/9q3tbqcol8qt 00:51:43 Rav Shlomo Katz no בס׳ד תמים תהיה עם ה׳ אלוקיך רש״י התהלך עמו בתמימות ותצפה לו ולא תחקור אחר העתידות, אלא כל מה שיבוא עליך קבל בתמימות ואז תהי׳ עמו ולחלקו רמב׳ן שניחד לבנו אליו לבדו , ונאמין שהוא לבדו עושה כל והוא היודע אמיתת כל עתיד; וממנו לבדו נדרש העתידות , מנביאיו או מאנשי חסידיו ולפיכך , אחר אזהרת שאלת העתידות מן קוסם  אמר שתהיה תמים עם השם בכל אלה , ולא תירא ממגיד עתיד אש קודש שנת תש"א, שופטים פשוט אפ״ל לא תחקור אחר עתידות, כי כל איש על העתיד מקבל ע״ע לעבוד את ד', מחר או למחרתיים יהי׳ טוב, רק בהווה היצה״ר מפתהו, וזה שמרמז הכתוב תמים תהי׳ עם ד׳ אלוקיך לא לחקור אחר העתידות רק בהו׳ תהי׳ תמים עמו. עוד אפ׳׳ל כי משה רבינו אמר לד׳ הן בנ״י לא שמעו אלי ואיך ישמעני פרעה ואני ערל שפתים, ומדייק בספרי כ״ק אא״מ זצוקללה״ה ג״כ מדייק למה לא שמעו מקוצר דוח וכו׳ הא אדרבה מפני צרתם היו צריכים יותר לשמוע ולשמוח בבשורה טובה כי כשהאדם בצרה בעוד רוחו בו, אז כששומע בשורה טובה מאמין ושמח בה, משא״כ כשהוא כ״כ מוכה ומיוסר עד שנשבר ומרוסס מצער ועוני, אז אף שבדעתו מאמין ויודע שיהי׳ טוב לו, מ״מ אין כבר איש אשר ישמח ואין כבר מי אשר יתחזק באמונתו, וכעין מעשה כזו ראיתי כבר, לכן ולא שמעו אל משה אף שהאמינו אבל מקוצר רוח ומעבודה קשה לא הי׳ מי שיתחזק ויתן לב לשמועה טובה זו. וזה שאמר משה רבינו הן בני ישראל לא שמעו אלי אף שהיא לטובתם, מפני שכבר נשבר רוחם ועצמותם, ואם אין רוחו של ישראל נמצא כבר, אז אני ערל שפתים אטום לגמרי, כי הגדולה שנתת לי היא בשביל ישראל והנה בכל הצרות רואים שבאם ידעו כלם שתיכף למחר יושעו כי אז חלק גדול גם מן המתיאשים עוד היו יכולים להתחזק, אבל דא עקא שאינם רואים את הקץ לחושך, והרבה אין להם במה להתחזק וח״ו מתיאשים ורוחם נופל, וזה תמים תהי׳ עם ד׳ אלוקיך, אפילו אם אתה שבור ומרוסס מ״מ תהי׳ תמים ושלם והתחזק עם ד׳ אלוקיך, כי יודע אתה שד׳ אלקיך עמך בצרה, לכן לא תחזיר אחר עתידות לומר איני רואה קץ לחושך אלא כל מה וכו׳ קבל בתמימות ואז תהי׳ עמו ולחלקו וממילא עי״ז יקרב ישועתך כמו שביקש מש״ר והם עמך ונחלתך. בס׳ד ת… בס׳ד תמים תהיה עם ה׳ אלוקיך רש״י התהלך עמו בתמימות ותצפה לו ולא תחקור אחר העתידות, אלא כל מה שיבוא עליך קבל בתמימות ואז תהי׳ עמו ולחלקו רמב׳ן שניחד לבנו אליו לבדו , ונאמין שהוא לבדו עושה כל והוא היודע אמיתת כל עתיד; וממנו לבדו נדרש העתידות , מנביאיו או מאנשי חסידיו ולפיכך , אחר אזהרת שאלת העתידות מן קוסם  אמר שתהיה תמים עם השם בכל אלה , ולא תירא ממגיד עתיד אש קודש שנת תש"א, שופטים פשוט אפ״ל לא תחקור אחר עתידות, כי כל איש על העתיד מקבל ע״ע לעבוד את ד', מחר או למחרתיים יהי׳ טוב, רק בהווה היצה״ר מפתהו, וזה שמרמז הכתוב תמים תהי׳ עם ד׳ אלוקיך לא לחקור אחר העתידות רק בהו׳ תהי׳ תמים עמו. עוד אפ׳׳ל כי משה רבינו אמר לד׳ הן בנ״י לא שמעו אלי ואיך ישמעני פרעה ואני ערל שפתים, ומדייק בספרי כ״ק אא״מ זצוקללה״ה ג״כ מדייק למה לא שמעו מקוצר דוח וכו׳ הא אדרבה מפני צרתם היו צריכים יותר לשמוע ולשמוח בבשורה טובה כי כשהאדם בצרה בעוד רוחו בו, אז כששומע בשורה טובה מאמין ושמח בה, משא״כ כשהוא כ״כ מוכה ומיוסר עד שנשבר ומרוסס מצער ועוני, אז אף שבדעתו מאמין ויודע שיהי׳ טוב לו, מ״מ אין כבר איש אשר ישמח ואין כבר מי אשר יתחזק באמונתו, וכעין מעשה כזו ראיתי כבר, לכן ולא שמעו אל משה אף שהאמינו אבל מקוצר רוח ומעבודה קשה לא הי׳ מי שיתחזק ויתן לב לשמועה טובה זו. וזה שאמר משה רבינו הן בני ישראל לא שמעו אלי אף שהיא לטובתם, מפני שכבר נשבר רוחם ועצמותם, ואם אין רוחו של ישראל נמצא כבר, אז אני ערל שפתים אטום לגמרי, כי הגדולה שנתת לי היא בשביל ישראל והנה בכל הצרות רואים שבאם ידעו כלם שתיכף למחר יושעו כי אז חלק גדול גם מן המתיאשים עוד היו יכולים להתחזק, אבל דא עקא שאינם רואים את הקץ לחושך, והרבה אין להם במה להתחזק וח״ו מתיאשים ורוחם נופל, וזה תמים תהי׳ עם ד׳ אלוקיך, אפילו אם אתה שבור ומרוסס מ״מ תהי׳ תמים ושלם והתחזק עם ד׳ אלוקיך, כי יודע אתה שד׳ אלקיך עמך בצרה, לכן לא תחזיר אחר עתידות לומר איני רואה קץ לחושך אלא כל מה וכו׳ קבל בתמימות ואז תהי׳ עמו ולחלקו וממילא עי״ז יקרב ישועתך כמו שביקש מש״ר והם עמך ונחלתך. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1909958543 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:14:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/hallel-rosh-chodesh-elul-5784-shirat-david 00:20:12 Rav Shlomo Katz no Hallel - Rosh Chodesh Elul 5784 - Shirat David Hallel - Rosh Chodesh Elul 5784 - Shirat David Hallel - Rosh Chodesh Elul 5784 - Shirat David tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1896264129 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:11:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/we-are-living-in-a-kina-rav-shlomo-katz 01:47:02 Rav Shlomo Katz no Tisha b'Av morning Shirat David, Efrat 2024 Tisha b'Av morning Shirat David, Efrat 2024 Tisha b'Av morning Shirat David, Efrat 2024 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1877862423 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:52:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/3-mysterious-stories-about-the-ohr-hachaim-hakadosh-rav-shlomo-katz 00:13:04 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on 3 short stories I learned from Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh about the Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh, whose yarzeit is today, we get glimpse into the wondrous life of such a tzaddik. Based on 3 short stories I learned from Rav Yitzc… Based on 3 short stories I learned from Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh about the Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh, whose yarzeit is today, we get glimpse into the wondrous life of such a tzaddik. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1858392267 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:58:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/shlach-the-anava-experience-of-eretz-yisrael-rav-shlomo-katz 00:33:57 Rav Shlomo Katz no BS’D R’ Shlomo Carlebach z’l Shlach – What stops you from trying again? Imagine I take upon myself to keep Shabbos, and even though I'm working really hard on connecting to it, and it just doesn’t go. What happens to me then? There are two ways before me: I might come to the conclusion that this isn’t for me. Or maybe I’ll make myself stronger, and say to myself, “I got to try again.” If I try and I end up being disappointed in myself, I’ll end up dropping Shabbos altogether, since I cannot walk around hating myself. Therefore, I have to make an excuse saying, “it is what it is, I’m just not up to Shabbos.” But if I am strong enough, I say, “okay, take a deep breath. It didn’t work the first few times, but I will try again.” So the Alexanderer Rebbe says (Yismach Yisrael Shlach, ‘Lehavin’) that this is essentially the difference between Moshe Rabbeinu and the spies. Moshe Rabbeinu’s anava was that he realized that he hasn’t served G-d the way he should, but he was a savlan about it, he could bear it. The spies were very holy but they were not on this level. For them, if they felt that they couldn't overcome that which they were working on, they understood it to mean that it’s not for them. Here they are coming into the Holy Land, they see it’s a totally different story from that which they were used to. In the desert we had no problems. Food was coming down from heaven, we had water from the well of Miriam. A cloud would come down every Friday afternoon, washing you clean. Your garments would grow with you, everything was absolutely miraculous. When the spies came to the Holy Land, they realized that it’s a different story. In the land of Israel G-d wants you to plow your field, food doesn’t fall down from heaven. But you see what it is, to feel high in Israel takes more than whatever you thought. Eretz Yisrael is a different kind of high. Imagine a mathematical problem is placed in front of me, and I really don’t know anything about mathematics. If I'm a mentsch, I admit I don’t know and I ask for help. But if I think I am the greatest mathematician in the world and I can't solve it, I would say that it’s simply impossible. Since the mergalim thought that they were so great, they assumed that Israel is a country where you simply can't be high. But if they would have been real students of Moshe Rabbeinu, they would have been tuned into the midda of savlanut. The question is, after you tried once and you couldn’t do it, what stops you from trying again? The Alexanderer says that this stems from utmost arrogance. What makes you think that if you tried and it didn’t go, it means you can't do it or that it can’t be done? Parshas Shlach shows us the way of entering the Holy Land. As hard as it is to be a good Yidele outside of Israel, in Israel it’s absolute murder. Why is it so hard to bring Yiddishkeit in Eretz Yisrael? I might be able to turn on all of Brooklyn to Yiddishkeit, but it’s very hard to turn on all of Tel Aviv because this is really where it’s at. If it's where it's at – the harder it is. Sometimes you go to Israel and you don’t feel anything. You come to the holy wall, and you are a stone. The wall is not the stone, you are the stone. This simply means that you got to try more. What was the holiness of Yehoshua? Yehoshua was Moshe Rabbeinu's pupil, and Moshe Rabbeinu’s pupil knows that you always have to try again. This is how Yehoshua conuers the land. The holiness of Eretz Yisrael is that it is the place where we always try again. All of Yiddishkeit, the holiness of us Yidden, our mission to the world is ‘try again, be humble and bear it’. BS’D R’ Shlomo Carlebach z’l Shlach – What stop… BS’D R’ Shlomo Carlebach z’l Shlach – What stops you from trying again? Imagine I take upon myself to keep Shabbos, and even though I'm working really hard on connecting to it, and it just doesn’t go. What happens to me then? There are two ways before me: I might come to the conclusion that this isn’t for me. Or maybe I’ll make myself stronger, and say to myself, “I got to try again.” If I try and I end up being disappointed in myself, I’ll end up dropping Shabbos altogether, since I cannot walk around hating myself. Therefore, I have to make an excuse saying, “it is what it is, I’m just not up to Shabbos.” But if I am strong enough, I say, “okay, take a deep breath. It didn’t work the first few times, but I will try again.” So the Alexanderer Rebbe says (Yismach Yisrael Shlach, ‘Lehavin’) that this is essentially the difference between Moshe Rabbeinu and the spies. Moshe Rabbeinu’s anava was that he realized that he hasn’t served G-d the way he should, but he was a savlan about it, he could bear it. The spies were very holy but they were not on this level. For them, if they felt that they couldn't overcome that which they were working on, they understood it to mean that it’s not for them. Here they are coming into the Holy Land, they see it’s a totally different story from that which they were used to. In the desert we had no problems. Food was coming down from heaven, we had water from the well of Miriam. A cloud would come down every Friday afternoon, washing you clean. Your garments would grow with you, everything was absolutely miraculous. When the spies came to the Holy Land, they realized that it’s a different story. In the land of Israel G-d wants you to plow your field, food doesn’t fall down from heaven. But you see what it is, to feel high in Israel takes more than whatever you thought. Eretz Yisrael is a different kind of high. Imagine a mathematical problem is placed in front of me, and I really don’t know anything about mathematics. If I'm a mentsch, I admit I don’t know and I ask for help. But if I think I am the greatest mathematician in the world and I can't solve it, I would say that it’s simply impossible. Since the mergalim thought that they were so great, they assumed that Israel is a country where you simply can't be high. But if they would have been real students of Moshe Rabbeinu, they would have been tuned into the midda of savlanut. The question is, after you tried once and you couldn’t do it, what stops you from trying again? The Alexanderer says that this stems from utmost arrogance. What makes you think that if you tried and it didn’t go, it means you can't do it or that it can’t be done? Parshas Shlach shows us the way of entering the Holy Land. As hard as it is to be a good Yidele outside of Israel, in Israel it’s absolute murder. Why is it so hard to bring Yiddishkeit in Eretz Yisrael? I might be able to turn on all of Brooklyn to Yiddishkeit, but it’s very hard to turn on all of Tel Aviv because this is really where it’s at. If it's where it's at – the harder it is. Sometimes you go to Israel and you don’t feel anything. You come to the holy wall, and you are a stone. The wall is not the stone, you are the stone. This simply means that you got to try more. What was the holiness of Yehoshua? Yehoshua was Moshe Rabbeinu's pupil, and Moshe Rabbeinu’s pupil knows that you always have to try again. This is how Yehoshua conuers the land. The holiness of Eretz Yisrael is that it is the place where we always try again. All of Yiddishkeit, the holiness of us Yidden, our mission to the world is ‘try again, be humble and bear it’. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1857611919 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:44:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-toll-on-the-soul-while-playing-hide-and-seek-rav-shlomo-katz 00:52:49 Rav Shlomo Katz no The Hide and Seek game is taking it's time and it's toll. How do we navigate through this maze? Based on a piece from Rav Erez Moshe Doron, we shed some light on this crucial question. The Hide and Seek game is taking it's time and it… The Hide and Seek game is taking it's time and it's toll. How do we navigate through this maze? Based on a piece from Rav Erez Moshe Doron, we shed some light on this crucial question. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1855012443 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 09:11:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-42-this-generations-most-defining-characteristic-traits-rav-shlomo-katz 00:51:09 Rav Shlomo Katz no Are you blessed to understand the language the inner cry of this generation? In order to find healing in our time, we must be done with symptom checks and go to the root of it all. Are you blessed to understand the language the in… Are you blessed to understand the language the inner cry of this generation? In order to find healing in our time, we must be done with symptom checks and go to the root of it all. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1853476845 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:31:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-mystery-of-friday-afternoon-rav-shlomo-katz 00:36:12 Rav Shlomo Katz no If I know I'm entering a danger zone, I'm already half prepared for what's waiting or me. If I know I'm entering a danger zone, I'm already… If I know I'm entering a danger zone, I'm already half prepared for what's waiting or me. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1852571814 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:39:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/maamar-hayeled-6-rav-shlomo-katz 00:49:43 Rav Shlomo Katz no The prophecy of Yerushalayim is on it's way to being fulfilled. What is it going to take for it to be fully fulfilled? The prophecy of Yerushalayim is on it's way to be… The prophecy of Yerushalayim is on it's way to being fulfilled. What is it going to take for it to be fully fulfilled? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1851774525 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:09:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/bm2j42tbj1ej 00:40:58 Rav Shlomo Katz no לימוד פרשת השבוע על פי הברכת אברהם מסלונים לימוד פרשת השבוע על פי הברכת אברהם מסלונים לימוד פרשת השבוע על פי הברכת אברהם מסלונים tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1851770871 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:02:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-38-rav-shlomo-katz-wyansf44n9puxd8fwst4q7 00:45:36 Rav Shlomo Katz no Creating a contiguous line of Jewish settlements in the land is an expression of utmost love for the the soulmate of the Jewish people. Creating a contiguous line of Jewish settlements … Creating a contiguous line of Jewish settlements in the land is an expression of utmost love for the the soulmate of the Jewish people. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1849738125 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:27:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-37-rav-shlomo-katz 00:46:10 Rav Shlomo Katz no Our connection with the Holy Land is likened to a bride and groom. We are the groom and the land is our bride. How do we allow the love to be expressed in the most thriving way possible? Our connection with the Holy Land is likened to a… Our connection with the Holy Land is likened to a bride and groom. We are the groom and the land is our bride. How do we allow the love to be expressed in the most thriving way possible? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1848980625 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 07:05:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-41-discovering-what-is-worthwhile-connects-us-to-our-destiny-rav-shlomo-katz 00:46:44 Rav Shlomo Katz no The heart is always waiting for the mind to consciously choose to attach it self to it's destiny. This is a geula filled life. The heart is always waiting for the mind to consc… The heart is always waiting for the mind to consciously choose to attach it self to it's destiny. This is a geula filled life. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1836364227 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:26:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-36-rav-shlomo-katz 00:43:04 Rav Shlomo Katz no The Torah needs much much better PR The Torah needs much much better PR The Torah needs much much better PR tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1835619744 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 07:18:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-40-geula-jews-believe-in-their-own-melody-rav-shlomo-katz 00:53:35 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of Rav Ruvain Sasson, we learn about the importance of believing in your own song, b'shem kol yisrael. Based on the teachings of Rav Ruvain Sasson, we l… Based on the teachings of Rav Ruvain Sasson, we learn about the importance of believing in your own song, b'shem kol yisrael. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1834324239 Fri, 31 May 2024 06:59:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/living-with-chumash-and-rashi-into-shabbos-rav-shlomo-katz 00:41:21 Rav Shlomo Katz no A few short stories that help us internalize the importance of taking on daily Chumash and Rashi learning. לעילוי נשמת נחום שמעון בן יצחק אריה A few short stories that help us internalize the … A few short stories that help us internalize the importance of taking on daily Chumash and Rashi learning. לעילוי נשמת נחום שמעון בן יצחק אריה tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1833462435 Thu, 30 May 2024 07:47:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/maamar-hayeled-5-rav-shlomo-katz 00:53:08 Rav Shlomo Katz no It always boils down to Torah and Mitzvahs. But how do we rebrand it? It always boils down to Torah and Mitzvahs. But h… It always boils down to Torah and Mitzvahs. But how do we rebrand it? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1832716941 Wed, 29 May 2024 07:32:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-35-rav-shlomo-katz 00:55:11 Rav Shlomo Katz no How does one know if they are truly operating out of love? How does one know if they are truly operating out… How does one know if they are truly operating out of love? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1832715612 Wed, 29 May 2024 07:29:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/mvqw42b7e4zm 00:56:28 Rav Shlomo Katz no התבוננות בפנימיות הפרשה על פי אם הבנים שמחה התבוננות בפנימיות הפרשה על פי אם הבנים שמחה התבוננות בפנימיות הפרשה על פי אם הבנים שמחה tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1831071720 Mon, 27 May 2024 07:21:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-34-rav-shlomo-katz 00:32:25 Rav Shlomo Katz no Who is a lover and who is an enemy, and the crucial need to attain the דעת to differentiate between the two. Based on a sicha that the Lubavitcher Rebbe gave in 1969. Who is a lover and who is an enemy, and the cruci… Who is a lover and who is an enemy, and the crucial need to attain the דעת to differentiate between the two. Based on a sicha that the Lubavitcher Rebbe gave in 1969. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1830439851 Sun, 26 May 2024 06:08:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/lag-baomer-shirat-david-wyosef-karduner 01:39:27 Rav Shlomo Katz no Lag Ba'omer @ Shirat David w/Yosef Karduner May 2024 Lag Ba'omer @ Shirat David w/Yosef Karduner May 2… Lag Ba'omer @ Shirat David w/Yosef Karduner May 2024 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1829136150 Fri, 24 May 2024 07:04:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/how-did-rebbe-shimon-come-into-the-world-rav-shlomo-katz 00:42:04 Rav Shlomo Katz no A journey into the depths of Lag Ba'omer with Rav Biderman A journey into the depths of Lag Ba'omer with Rav… A journey into the depths of Lag Ba'omer with Rav Biderman tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1828742229 Thu, 23 May 2024 17:41:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/ke8fbwqowvej 00:52:34 Rav Shlomo Katz no בס׳ד פרשת בהר - על ידי אמונה שלימה נמשכים ניסים בדרך הטבע פאר ישראל – רבי ישראל שלום יוסף מבוהוש זצ׳ל וכי תאמרו מה נאכל בשנה השביעית (ויקרא כה כ) ויש להבין, למה בא ציווי הברכה רק אחרי שישאלו ולא קודם, וממילא לא יצטרכו לשאול? גם, למה הוצרכו לנס ולפלא גדול כל כך שתעשה התבואה לשלוש שנים, הלא היה די בברכה שיאכלו קמעא ויתברכו במעיו, כדמפרש רש״י להלן בפרשת בחוקותי, ואכלתם לחמכם לשבע – אוכל קמעא והוא מתברך במעיו. אך הענין הוא דיש ניסים ונפלאות נגלים שלא כדרך הטבע, ויש ניסים המוסתרים בדרך הטבע, וידוע שסיבת הדבר שהקדוש ברוך הוא עושה פרקים לנס שלא כדרך הטבע, הוא כדי שיתחזק האמונה בלב כל איש וידע ויבין שהכל הוא בהשגחת הבורא יתברך. והנה ענין זה שייך רק לגבי אלו שאין האמונה תקועה בליבם כיתד שלא תמוט, מה שאין כן הצדיק העובד את ה׳ בכל דרכיו ונפשו דבוקה תמיד בה׳ והאמונה תקועה בלבו בחזקה, ובכל הנעשה הוא רואה תמיד את השגחתו המפלאת של הבורא יתברך, אינו זקוק לכל זה. ואף אם לפעמים נעשה איזה נס או פלא גדול, אינו מתפעל מזה מאוד, כי הרי ממילא מאמין ורואה בכל דבר את השגחתו המופלאת של הבורא יתברך, וכדאמרינן בברכת מודים ׳על נסיך שבכל יום עמנו ועל נפלאותיך וטובותיך שבכל עת׳. כי באמת גם הדברים הנראים לעיני בשר שהם בדרך הטבע הרי הם שלא כדרך הטבע, ואך כיון שרגילים ושכיחים הם לכן נראים לבני אדם שזהו דרך הטבע, ואין האמת כן, דהכל הוא רק על ידי השגחתו המופלאת של הבורא יתברך. מה שאין כן, אלו שהאמונה תקועה בלבם כל כך, עבורם נחוץ להראות ניסים ונפלאות גלויים למען יתבוננו בזה ויתחזקו באמונתו יתברך, ומבשרי אחזה אלו-הי (איוב יט כו) דמשל למה הדבר דומה, להאדם אשר כאשר חושב לעשות איזה פעולה, הרי כשמסכים בדעתו לעשות זאת, עושים האיברים בעצמם הפעולה ואין צריך לצוותם במיוחד על כך, כיון דבוקים בעצמותו. מה שאין כן כשרוצה שאדם אחר יעזרהו או יעשה עבורו איזה פעולה, אז צריך לצוותו בפה מלא לעשות רצונו וחפצו, וכל זה מפני שאין חבירו חלק מעצמותו הדבוק בו. ובזה יתבארו הכתובים, דכיון ששאלו ׳וכי תאמרו מה נאכל׳, הרי מוכח מזה שלא היתה האמונה תקעה בלבם, ולכן לא היה די בנס המוסתר בדרך הטבע של אוכל קמעא ומתברך במעיו, אלא הוצרך להעשות להם נס ופלא גלוי של עשית התבואה לשלוש שנים, למען יתבוננו בזה, ויתחזקו באמונתו יתברך, עדי הגיעם למדרגת בטחון השלימה. בס׳ד פרשת בהר - על ידי אמונה שלימה נמשכים ניסי… בס׳ד פרשת בהר - על ידי אמונה שלימה נמשכים ניסים בדרך הטבע פאר ישראל – רבי ישראל שלום יוסף מבוהוש זצ׳ל וכי תאמרו מה נאכל בשנה השביעית (ויקרא כה כ) ויש להבין, למה בא ציווי הברכה רק אחרי שישאלו ולא קודם, וממילא לא יצטרכו לשאול? גם, למה הוצרכו לנס ולפלא גדול כל כך שתעשה התבואה לשלוש שנים, הלא היה די בברכה שיאכלו קמעא ויתברכו במעיו, כדמפרש רש״י להלן בפרשת בחוקותי, ואכלתם לחמכם לשבע – אוכל קמעא והוא מתברך במעיו. אך הענין הוא דיש ניסים ונפלאות נגלים שלא כדרך הטבע, ויש ניסים המוסתרים בדרך הטבע, וידוע שסיבת הדבר שהקדוש ברוך הוא עושה פרקים לנס שלא כדרך הטבע, הוא כדי שיתחזק האמונה בלב כל איש וידע ויבין שהכל הוא בהשגחת הבורא יתברך. והנה ענין זה שייך רק לגבי אלו שאין האמונה תקועה בליבם כיתד שלא תמוט, מה שאין כן הצדיק העובד את ה׳ בכל דרכיו ונפשו דבוקה תמיד בה׳ והאמונה תקועה בלבו בחזקה, ובכל הנעשה הוא רואה תמיד את השגחתו המפלאת של הבורא יתברך, אינו זקוק לכל זה. ואף אם לפעמים נעשה איזה נס או פלא גדול, אינו מתפעל מזה מאוד, כי הרי ממילא מאמין ורואה בכל דבר את השגחתו המופלאת של הבורא יתברך, וכדאמרינן בברכת מודים ׳על נסיך שבכל יום עמנו ועל נפלאותיך וטובותיך שבכל עת׳. כי באמת גם הדברים הנראים לעיני בשר שהם בדרך הטבע הרי הם שלא כדרך הטבע, ואך כיון שרגילים ושכיחים הם לכן נראים לבני אדם שזהו דרך הטבע, ואין האמת כן, דהכל הוא רק על ידי השגחתו המופלאת של הבורא יתברך. מה שאין כן, אלו שהאמונה תקועה בלבם כל כך, עבורם נחוץ להראות ניסים ונפלאות גלויים למען יתבוננו בזה ויתחזקו באמונתו יתברך, ומבשרי אחזה אלו-הי (איוב יט כו) דמשל למה הדבר דומה, להאדם אשר כאשר חושב לעשות איזה פעולה, הרי כשמסכים בדעתו לעשות זאת, עושים האיברים בעצמם הפעולה ואין צריך לצוותם במיוחד על כך, כיון דבוקים בעצמותו. מה שאין כן כשרוצה שאדם אחר יעזרהו או יעשה עבורו איזה פעולה, אז צריך לצוותו בפה מלא לעשות רצונו וחפצו, וכל זה מפני שאין חבירו חלק מעצמותו הדבוק בו. ובזה יתבארו הכתובים, דכיון ששאלו ׳וכי תאמרו מה נאכל׳, הרי מוכח מזה שלא היתה האמונה תקעה בלבם, ולכן לא היה די בנס המוסתר בדרך הטבע של אוכל קמעא ומתברך במעיו, אלא הוצרך להעשות להם נס ופלא גלוי של עשית התבואה לשלוש שנים, למען יתבוננו בזה, ויתחזקו באמונתו יתברך, עדי הגיעם למדרגת בטחון השלימה. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1828310199 Thu, 23 May 2024 07:24:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/maamar-hayeled-4-rav-shlomo-katz 00:47:06 Rav Shlomo Katz no Redefining what it means to be G-dly, redefining what it means to connect the inner child. Redefining what it means to be G-dly, redefining … Redefining what it means to be G-dly, redefining what it means to connect the inner child. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1827615156 Wed, 22 May 2024 07:24:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-33-rav-shlomo-katz 00:59:28 Rav Shlomo Katz no The essential role of the Jewish soul The essential role of the Jewish soul The essential role of the Jewish soul tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1825911333 Mon, 20 May 2024 08:24:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-32-rav-shlomo-katz 00:36:19 Rav Shlomo Katz no Without understanding what Havdala (separation) means, it is not possible to do the job. Without understanding what Havdala (separation) m… Without understanding what Havdala (separation) means, it is not possible to do the job. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1825332231 Sun, 19 May 2024 07:15:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-39-toward-a-meaningful-life-rav-shlomo-katz 00:45:26 Rav Shlomo Katz no Why is it that in our generation, there is a longing to discover what our own personal shlichus is, more than any other generation? Why is it that in our generation, there is a long… Why is it that in our generation, there is a longing to discover what our own personal shlichus is, more than any other generation? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1823942283 Fri, 17 May 2024 08:36:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-erev-shabbos-mikva-rav-shlomo-katz 00:42:51 Rav Shlomo Katz no What is the deeper meaning behind immersing oneself in the mikve before shabbos? What is the deeper meaning behind immersing onese… What is the deeper meaning behind immersing oneself in the mikve before shabbos? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1823068185 Thu, 16 May 2024 07:41:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/maamar-hayeled-3-rav-shlomo-katz 00:57:04 Rav Shlomo Katz no Being sure we believe in G-d means believing that there is an refined jug of pure oil that exists with me. It is untouched, just as G-d is untouched. Being sure we believe in G-d means believing that… Being sure we believe in G-d means believing that there is an refined jug of pure oil that exists with me. It is untouched, just as G-d is untouched. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1822381875 Wed, 15 May 2024 07:49:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-31-rav-shlomo-katz 00:36:41 Rav Shlomo Katz no After learning the foundations of chochma and bina, we now enter the world of da'at. After learning the foundations of chochma and bin… After learning the foundations of chochma and bina, we now enter the world of da'at. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1821541650 Tue, 14 May 2024 07:49:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/hallel-yom-haatzmaut-hazorim-bedimah-berina-shirat-david 00:56:23 Rav Shlomo Katz no Hallel Yom Ha'atzmaut - 5764 @ Shirat David Hallel Yom Ha'atzmaut - 5764 @ Shirat David Hallel Yom Ha'atzmaut - 5764 @ Shirat David tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1820041056 Sun, 12 May 2024 07:21:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-38-inviting-people-to-come-home-rav-shlomo-katz 00:51:39 Rav Shlomo Katz no What happens when I speak about Eretz Yisrael in a manner which gives room for the Schechina's invitation to come home? What happens when I speak about Eretz Yisrael in … What happens when I speak about Eretz Yisrael in a manner which gives room for the Schechina's invitation to come home? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1818683370 Fri, 10 May 2024 07:09:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/shabbos-is-the-sign-rabbi-shlomo-katz 00:37:10 Rav Shlomo Katz no Every Friday night, we stand in shul, and sing the words 'ביני ובין בני ישראל אות היא לעולם'. What is the meaning of this אות, of this sign that we are referring to? Every Friday night, we stand in shul, and sing th… Every Friday night, we stand in shul, and sing the words 'ביני ובין בני ישראל אות היא לעולם'. What is the meaning of this אות, of this sign that we are referring to? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1817953506 Thu, 09 May 2024 08:12:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/maamar-hayeled-2-rav-shlomo-katz 00:58:32 Rav Shlomo Katz no To believe that my inner lamp still exists is one thing. To believe it is still untouched is just as crucial. Why so? To believe that my inner lamp still exists is one… To believe that my inner lamp still exists is one thing. To believe it is still untouched is just as crucial. Why so? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1817854860 Thu, 09 May 2024 05:23:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/jewish-insights-with-justin-pines-and-rabbi-shlomo-katz-on-yom-hazikaron-haatzmaut 01:02:16 Rav Shlomo Katz no I had the privilege to sit down (virtually) with a dear friend, Justin Pines, and record on episode for JBS network in honor of a very challenging upcoming Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut. I had the privilege to sit down (virtually) with … I had the privilege to sit down (virtually) with a dear friend, Justin Pines, and record on episode for JBS network in honor of a very challenging upcoming Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1816652475 Tue, 07 May 2024 18:14:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/daox205vzhva 00:52:45 Rav Shlomo Katz no שני קטעים מעלי החסידות על עומק מצוות התוכחה שני קטעים מעלי החסידות על עומק מצוות התוכחה שני קטעים מעלי החסידות על עומק מצוות התוכחה tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1815451122 Mon, 06 May 2024 07:16:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/to-be-a-zionist-and-a-chassid-after-auschwitz-rav-shlomo-katz 00:48:40 Rav Shlomo Katz no In 1987, R' Shlomo Carlebach z'l was invited to Lincoln Square Synagogue in Manhattan, to give over a session on what it means to be a Chassid after the Holocaust. The words we learned in today's session were form this epic talk. In 1987, R' Shlomo Carlebach z'l was invited to L… In 1987, R' Shlomo Carlebach z'l was invited to Lincoln Square Synagogue in Manhattan, to give over a session on what it means to be a Chassid after the Holocaust. The words we learned in today's session were form this epic talk. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1814768922 Sun, 05 May 2024 08:03:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-37-the-shechina-doesnt-operate-on-neutral-rav-shlomo-katz 00:51:34 Rav Shlomo Katz no What is the main driving force behind the ingathering of exiles that has taken place in our time? What does the term 'light of Shechina' even mean? In today's class, Rav Sasson helps us understand core beliefs of the era of redemption, which we are currently experiencing. What is the main driving force behind the ingathe… What is the main driving force behind the ingathering of exiles that has taken place in our time? What does the term 'light of Shechina' even mean? In today's class, Rav Sasson helps us understand core beliefs of the era of redemption, which we are currently experiencing. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1813254222 Fri, 03 May 2024 07:05:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/a-non-shmatta-shabbos-rav-shlomo-katz 00:42:05 Rav Shlomo Katz no If Shabbos is a gift that is given to us every week, why are we to work so hard for it? Rav Biderman opens our hearts to receive the gift of Shabbos. If Shabbos is a gift that is given to us every we… If Shabbos is a gift that is given to us every week, why are we to work so hard for it? Rav Biderman opens our hearts to receive the gift of Shabbos. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1812550467 Thu, 02 May 2024 11:55:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/maamar-hayeled-1-rav-shlomo-katz 00:45:21 Rav Shlomo Katz no Each child comes to the world in order to reveal a new way of revealing G-d's glory. מאמר הילד will help us understand the purpose of connecting to the inner child, the place in us that still longs to do what we are supposed to do in this world. Each child comes to the world in order to reveal … Each child comes to the world in order to reveal a new way of revealing G-d's glory. מאמר הילד will help us understand the purpose of connecting to the inner child, the place in us that still longs to do what we are supposed to do in this world. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1811685615 Wed, 01 May 2024 07:30:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-30-rav-shlomo-katz 00:54:54 Rav Shlomo Katz no As long as Zionism is not linked to G-d's words 'to the land which i will show you", the friends and enemies of the Jewish people will continue to make a mockery of us. As long as Zionism is not linked to G-d's words '… As long as Zionism is not linked to G-d's words 'to the land which i will show you", the friends and enemies of the Jewish people will continue to make a mockery of us. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1801103521 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:25:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/pesach-setting-up-our-children-for-eternity-rav-shlomo-katz 00:57:51 Rav Shlomo Katz no What would you do if you were told that if you put your heart and soul into one night, your children will be set forever? What would you do if you were told that if you pu… What would you do if you were told that if you put your heart and soul into one night, your children will be set forever? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1800981736 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:18:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/pesach-believing-in-the-matza-rav-shlomo-katz 00:44:51 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on a teaching from R' Avraham Tzvi Kluger, we took a second to prepare to digest a mitzva, the mitzva of eating matza. Based on a teaching from R' Avraham Tzvi Kluger, … Based on a teaching from R' Avraham Tzvi Kluger, we took a second to prepare to digest a mitzva, the mitzva of eating matza. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1797617116 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:45:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rebbe-nachmans-truth-2-the-removal-of-anxiety-4-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:03:56 Rav Shlomo Katz no What has happened in this world? Where is Truth? What is Truth? Welcome to Rebbe Nachman of Breslov's teachings on Emet. What has happened in this world? Where is Truth? … What has happened in this world? Where is Truth? What is Truth? Welcome to Rebbe Nachman of Breslov's teachings on Emet. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1797600982 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:19:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/qamq0antprkf 00:53:26 Rav Shlomo Katz no לימוד עמוק מבוסס על דברי האמרי יוסף מספינקא על פרשת תזריע לימוד עמוק מבוסס על דברי האמרי יוסף מספינקא על פר… לימוד עמוק מבוסס על דברי האמרי יוסף מספינקא על פרשת תזריע tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1797508096 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:52:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-29-rav-shlomo-katz 00:52:41 Rav Shlomo Katz no We are either back in the land, or we are not. We are either back in the land, or we are not. We are either back in the land, or we are not. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1796722114 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 07:39:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/hallel-rosh-chodesh-nisan-shirat-david 00:22:15 Rav Shlomo Katz no Hallel - Rosh Chodesh Nisan 5764 April 2024 @ Shirat David Hallel - Rosh Chodesh Nisan 5764 April 2024 @ Shi… Hallel - Rosh Chodesh Nisan 5764 April 2024 @ Shirat David tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1796715166 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 07:33:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rebbe-nachmans-truth-1-the-narrow-bridge-has-a-name-4-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:04:19 Rav Shlomo Katz no What has happened in this world? Where is Truth? What is Truth? Welcome to Rebbe Nachman of Breslov's teachings on Emet. What has happened in this world? Where is Truth? … What has happened in this world? Where is Truth? What is Truth? Welcome to Rebbe Nachman of Breslov's teachings on Emet. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1795735834 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:29:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-28-rav-shlomo-katz 00:46:11 Rav Shlomo Katz no Ingathering of Jewish Sparks from the nations of the world is part of Shlemut Ha'am. Ingathering of Jewish Sparks from the nations of … Ingathering of Jewish Sparks from the nations of the world is part of Shlemut Ha'am. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1793302942 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:09:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/shabbos-hachodesh-swimming-against-the-stream-rabbi-shlomo-katz 00:40:27 Rav Shlomo Katz no This Shabbos is Parshat Hachodesh, where we read about the first mitzvah given to us. Rav Biderman teaches us the depths behind the location and timing of the giving of this mitzvah, to enable to unlock powers within, powers that are so crucially needed in out time. This Shabbos is Parshat Hachodesh, where we read … This Shabbos is Parshat Hachodesh, where we read about the first mitzvah given to us. Rav Biderman teaches us the depths behind the location and timing of the giving of this mitzvah, to enable to unlock powers within, powers that are so crucially needed in out time. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1792341871 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:59:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/pesach-where-did-the-first-seder-take-place-rav-shlomo-katz 00:48:18 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on a beautiful and heartfelt piece from Rav Kluger, we receive a huge dose of direction towards this year's Seder. Based on a beautiful and heartfelt piece from Rav… Based on a beautiful and heartfelt piece from Rav Kluger, we receive a huge dose of direction towards this year's Seder. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1792282741 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:28:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/tjugqvaimbor 00:52:34 Rav Shlomo Katz no בס׳ד פרשת שמיני עם השפת אמת שפת אמת תרל׳ו בשם אמו"ז ז"ל ע"פ אשר לא צוה אותם. ללמוד כי העיקר כח כל מעשה האדם מצד ציווי ה'. כי כל שכל אדם בטל לכח זה. והנה נדב ואביהוא היו צדיקים גדולים ועשו לשם שמים רק שהי' חסר הציווי. ויש ללמוד קו"ח מדה טובה מרובה א"כ מי שעושה רצון הבורא אף שאינו יודע טעם הדבר לעשותו בכוונה רצוי'. הרי זה הכח מצד פקודת ה'. כמאמר אשר קדשנו במצותיו וצונו. כח ציווי זו חשוב מן הכל. וי"ל מה שכתוב שתויי יין נכנסו כי השגת הטעמים נק' יין יינה של תורה. אעפ"כ צריך להיות רק בפקודת המלך. ולאשר השגתם גבר להם לעשות גם אשר לא צוה ה' נק' שתויי יין נכנסו. ועפי"ז נפרש טובים דודיך מיין. כלומר התדבקות והתקרבות ה' אשר קרבנו אליו טובים מכל השגת שכל האדם: שפת אמת תרמ׳ח בענין חטא נדב ואביהוא אשר לא צוה וכו' ואחיכם כל בית ישראל יבכו כו'. יתכן לומר כי בנ"י הקדימו נעשה לנשמע כמלאכי השרת. אח"כ נפלו ממדריגה זו ונאמר כאדם תמותון. ונדב ואביהוא היו מחזיקים בדרגא הראשונה כמלאכים שנאמר עושי דברו הדר לשמוע. והטעם כי המלאך מרגיש בעצמו רצונו ית' ונק' עושי רצונו כידוע. אך ע"י שכלל ישראל לא היו במדריגה זו נענשו נדב ואביהוא. ויתכן שזה עצמו נכלל במ"ש ז"ל שהורו הלכה בפני רבן וגם אמרו מתי ימותו ב' זקנים כו'. פי' שאמרו שיכולין לתקן להנהיג בנ"י כמו קודם החטא. אבל באמת לא הי' כן רצונו ית' כי הכל בסדר מוכן לפניו. כל דור ודור הנהגה המיוחדת לו. הגם שהחטא גרם מ"מ הכל אמת. ואפשר זה הרמז בקרובי אקדש מטעם ועל פני כל העם אכבד שגובר כח כללות פשוטי בנ"י מכח היחידים הקרובים אליו כנ"ל ולכן בית ישראל יבכו השריפה שהם גרמו מיתתם כנ"ל: בס׳ד פרשת שמיני עם השפת אמת שפת אמת תרל׳ו בשם… בס׳ד פרשת שמיני עם השפת אמת שפת אמת תרל׳ו בשם אמו"ז ז"ל ע"פ אשר לא צוה אותם. ללמוד כי העיקר כח כל מעשה האדם מצד ציווי ה'. כי כל שכל אדם בטל לכח זה. והנה נדב ואביהוא היו צדיקים גדולים ועשו לשם שמים רק שהי' חסר הציווי. ויש ללמוד קו"ח מדה טובה מרובה א"כ מי שעושה רצון הבורא אף שאינו יודע טעם הדבר לעשותו בכוונה רצוי'. הרי זה הכח מצד פקודת ה'. כמאמר אשר קדשנו במצותיו וצונו. כח ציווי זו חשוב מן הכל. וי"ל מה שכתוב שתויי יין נכנסו כי השגת הטעמים נק' יין יינה של תורה. אעפ"כ צריך להיות רק בפקודת המלך. ולאשר השגתם גבר להם לעשות גם אשר לא צוה ה' נק' שתויי יין נכנסו. ועפי"ז נפרש טובים דודיך מיין. כלומר התדבקות והתקרבות ה' אשר קרבנו אליו טובים מכל השגת שכל האדם: שפת אמת תרמ׳ח בענין חטא נדב ואביהוא אשר לא צוה וכו' ואחיכם כל בית ישראל יבכו כו'. יתכן לומר כי בנ"י הקדימו נעשה לנשמע כמלאכי השרת. אח"כ נפלו ממדריגה זו ונאמר כאדם תמותון. ונדב ואביהוא היו מחזיקים בדרגא הראשונה כמלאכים שנאמר עושי דברו הדר לשמוע. והטעם כי המלאך מרגיש בעצמו רצונו ית' ונק' עושי רצונו כידוע. אך ע"י שכלל ישראל לא היו במדריגה זו נענשו נדב ואביהוא. ויתכן שזה עצמו נכלל במ"ש ז"ל שהורו הלכה בפני רבן וגם אמרו מתי ימותו ב' זקנים כו'. פי' שאמרו שיכולין לתקן להנהיג בנ"י כמו קודם החטא. אבל באמת לא הי' כן רצונו ית' כי הכל בסדר מוכן לפניו. כל דור ודור הנהגה המיוחדת לו. הגם שהחטא גרם מ"מ הכל אמת. ואפשר זה הרמז בקרובי אקדש מטעם ועל פני כל העם אכבד שגובר כח כללות פשוטי בנ"י מכח היחידים הקרובים אליו כנ"ל ולכן בית ישראל יבכו השריפה שהם גרמו מיתתם כנ"ל: tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1791422575 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:24:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-27-rav-shlomo-katz 00:59:03 Rav Shlomo Katz no Being 'all in' is not as scary as it sounds. It's actually much scarier to be partially in. Being 'all in' is not as scary as it sounds. It's… Being 'all in' is not as scary as it sounds. It's actually much scarier to be partially in. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1789623793 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:31:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-26-rav-shlomo-katz 00:52:07 Rav Shlomo Katz no Chochma begins with the recognition of the one and only authority over my life, and it feels so good. Chochma begins with the recognition of the one an… Chochma begins with the recognition of the one and only authority over my life, and it feels so good. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1788963715 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 08:59:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-36-rav-kooks-acknowledgement-of-the-enlightened-rav-shlomo-katz 00:50:04 Rav Shlomo Katz no There was no one as sensitive to the giant souls of today like Rav Kook. In this class, we learned a piece from אורות התחיה, and with help from Rav Sasson, are able to understand the needs of today's generation. There was no one as sensitive to the giant souls … There was no one as sensitive to the giant souls of today like Rav Kook. In this class, we learned a piece from אורות התחיה, and with help from Rav Sasson, are able to understand the needs of today's generation. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1787410513 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:03:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/parshat-para-tzarich-lehaamin-rav-shlomo-katz 00:47:47 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on a wonderful piece from Rav Biderman, we learned how the reading of Parshas Para is much more crucial to our yiddishkeit than we realize. Based on a wonderful piece from Rav Biderman, we … Based on a wonderful piece from Rav Biderman, we learned how the reading of Parshas Para is much more crucial to our yiddishkeit than we realize. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1785574164 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:59:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/ohjuai9soa0j 00:53:06 Rav Shlomo Katz no בס׳ד פרשת צו - תפארת שלמה ואת כל העדה הקהל אל פתח אהל מועד. ויעש משה כאשר צוה ה' אתו ותקהל העדה כו' ויאמר משה אל העדה זה הדבר אשר צוה ה' לעשות כו'. ופרש"י זה הדבר דברים שתראו שאני עושה לפניכם צוני הקב"ה לעשות ואל תאמרו לכבודי אני עושה כו' ע"ש. הנה יש להבין מה הראה להם משה רבינו במעשה הזה שכן צוהו הקב"ה לעשות שמא גם זה עושה מלבו ולכבודו וכדומה. אולם כבר נתבאר ענין מעלת משה רבינו ע"ה שהוא היה כולל הדעת מששים רבוא נשמות בני ישראל וכמ"ש ויצאו כל עדת בנ"י מלפני משה עדת הוא דע"ת. ולכך כאשר התחיל משרע"ה לעשות איזה מצוה מפי הש"י ב"ה הנה בדעתו נתעורר עמו ג"כ הדעת של כל ישראל. וכן כאשר היה אומר ולמד בד"ת התעוררו עמו בההתקשרות כל ישראל ברצונם לקיום המצות וללמוד ד"ת הזאת שעשה הוא. וז"ש כי שם ה' אקרא הבו גודל לאלהינו. הפי' הוא כאשר אני שם ה' אקרא אזי ממילא גם אתם הבו גודל לאלהינו כי תמשכו ותתעוררו ע"י לעשו' כמוני. וז"ש כאן ויעש משה כאשר צוה ה' ותקהל העדה הוא ל' נפעל מעצמם כי כאשר עשה משה המצוה כאשר צוה ה' הנה על ידי כן ממילא כולם היו נאספים אליו בהתקשרות הדעת עמו. וכמו שפרש"י ז"ל ויקהל משה את כל עדת בנ"י שהוא לשון הפעיל שאינו אוסף אנשים בידים אלא הם נאספים על פי דיבורו היינו הדיבור הקדוש בד"ת כמו משרע"ה הי' מעורר ומכנים הרצון ותשוקה בלב כל ישראל כי בו היו כלולים כל הנשמות מבנ"י ומכל הרצונות טובות של בנ"י. משה עם הכולל בגימ' רצון והוא הי' מובחר האנושי שלא פגם בעץ הדעת טוב ורע רק כולו טוב כמ"ש ותרא אותו כי טוב. וז"ש כי שם חלקת מחוקק ספון. חלק נשמתו של משרע"ה היה ספון ולא נהנה מעץ הדעת. וזה ישמח משה במתנת חלקו שהיה רק טוב לכן היה כולל הדעת שלהם כמ"ש לך והודיעם.לזאת כאשר עשה המצוה הביא התעוררת הדעת ורצון הטוב בלב כל ישראל כנ"ל. וז"ש ויעש משה כו' ותקהל העדה. מזה הבינו שעשה בכוונה הראוי' ולא לכבודו כי הי' בו כח להקהל העדה. וזה שמסיים זה הדבר אשר צוה ה' לעשו' להביא הכל אל בחי' העשי'. (וזש"נ אז נדברו יראי ה' איש אל רעהו ויקשב ה' וישמע ר"ל שיהי' כח ביד יראי ה' לעורר כך בלב רעהו כמוהו ביראת ה' ויקשב ה' וישמע כי זהו בודאי יהי' לרצוך לפני ה' וכמ"ש גדלו לה' אתי ונרוממה שמו יחדו היינו ג"כ כנ"ל שיעורר ומכניס התעוררו' העבדו' לה' אתי ונרוממ' שמו יחדו): בס׳ד פרשת צו - תפארת שלמה ואת כל העדה הקהל אל פ… בס׳ד פרשת צו - תפארת שלמה ואת כל העדה הקהל אל פתח אהל מועד. ויעש משה כאשר צוה ה' אתו ותקהל העדה כו' ויאמר משה אל העדה זה הדבר אשר צוה ה' לעשות כו'. ופרש"י זה הדבר דברים שתראו שאני עושה לפניכם צוני הקב"ה לעשות ואל תאמרו לכבודי אני עושה כו' ע"ש. הנה יש להבין מה הראה להם משה רבינו במעשה הזה שכן צוהו הקב"ה לעשות שמא גם זה עושה מלבו ולכבודו וכדומה. אולם כבר נתבאר ענין מעלת משה רבינו ע"ה שהוא היה כולל הדעת מששים רבוא נשמות בני ישראל וכמ"ש ויצאו כל עדת בנ"י מלפני משה עדת הוא דע"ת. ולכך כאשר התחיל משרע"ה לעשות איזה מצוה מפי הש"י ב"ה הנה בדעתו נתעורר עמו ג"כ הדעת של כל ישראל. וכן כאשר היה אומר ולמד בד"ת התעוררו עמו בההתקשרות כל ישראל ברצונם לקיום המצות וללמוד ד"ת הזאת שעשה הוא. וז"ש כי שם ה' אקרא הבו גודל לאלהינו. הפי' הוא כאשר אני שם ה' אקרא אזי ממילא גם אתם הבו גודל לאלהינו כי תמשכו ותתעוררו ע"י לעשו' כמוני. וז"ש כאן ויעש משה כאשר צוה ה' ותקהל העדה הוא ל' נפעל מעצמם כי כאשר עשה משה המצוה כאשר צוה ה' הנה על ידי כן ממילא כולם היו נאספים אליו בהתקשרות הדעת עמו. וכמו שפרש"י ז"ל ויקהל משה את כל עדת בנ"י שהוא לשון הפעיל שאינו אוסף אנשים בידים אלא הם נאספים על פי דיבורו היינו הדיבור הקדוש בד"ת כמו משרע"ה הי' מעורר ומכנים הרצון ותשוקה בלב כל ישראל כי בו היו כלולים כל הנשמות מבנ"י ומכל הרצונות טובות של בנ"י. משה עם הכולל בגימ' רצון והוא הי' מובחר האנושי שלא פגם בעץ הדעת טוב ורע רק כולו טוב כמ"ש ותרא אותו כי טוב. וז"ש כי שם חלקת מחוקק ספון. חלק נשמתו של משרע"ה היה ספון ולא נהנה מעץ הדעת. וזה ישמח משה במתנת חלקו שהיה רק טוב לכן היה כולל הדעת שלהם כמ"ש לך והודיעם.לזאת כאשר עשה המצוה הביא התעוררת הדעת ורצון הטוב בלב כל ישראל כנ"ל. וז"ש ויעש משה כו' ותקהל העדה. מזה הבינו שעשה בכוונה הראוי' ולא לכבודו כי הי' בו כח להקהל העדה. וזה שמסיים זה הדבר אשר צוה ה' לעשו' להביא הכל אל בחי' העשי'. (וזש"נ אז נדברו יראי ה' איש אל רעהו ויקשב ה' וישמע ר"ל שיהי' כח ביד יראי ה' לעורר כך בלב רעהו כמוהו ביראת ה' ויקשב ה' וישמע כי זהו בודאי יהי' לרצוך לפני ה' וכמ"ש גדלו לה' אתי ונרוממה שמו יחדו היינו ג"כ כנ"ל שיעורר ומכניס התעוררו' העבדו' לה' אתי ונרוממ' שמו יחדו): tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1785571569 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:53:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-25-rav-shlomo-katz 00:51:34 Rav Shlomo Katz no G-d chose to give the whole land of Israel to the Jewish people. This is a core belief of Judaism. Once this is crystal clear to me, I can begin to find ways to partake in the tikkun for our country. G-d chose to give the whole land of Israel to the… G-d chose to give the whole land of Israel to the Jewish people. This is a core belief of Judaism. Once this is crystal clear to me, I can begin to find ways to partake in the tikkun for our country. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1782997638 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 06:01:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/leyl-purim-going-from-lama-to-lema-rav-shlomo-katz 01:39:49 Rav Shlomo Katz no Shirat David Leyl Purim 2024 Shirat David Leyl Purim 2024 Shirat David Leyl Purim 2024 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1781547048 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:09:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-gates-that-open-on-shabbos-zachor-rav-shlomo-katz 00:30:23 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman, we go into Shabbos Zachor a passion for much Jewish children, like never before. Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman, we go int… Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman, we go into Shabbos Zachor a passion for much Jewish children, like never before. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1781151492 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:46:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/how-do-i-enter-purim-this-year-rav-shlomo-katz 01:03:37 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rav Kook has a secret for us, yes, for us here today An opportunity this Purim like never before To taste what the whole Torah is all about for real Rav Kook has a secret for us, yes, for us here to… Rav Kook has a secret for us, yes, for us here today An opportunity this Purim like never before To taste what the whole Torah is all about for real tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1780572372 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:21:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-soul-of-taanit-esther-rav-shlomo-katz 00:47:25 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on a short teaching from Rav Kluger, Ta'anit Esther shows us so much more than we realise. Based on a short teaching from Rav Kluger, Ta'ani… Based on a short teaching from Rav Kluger, Ta'anit Esther shows us so much more than we realise. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1779675804 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:24:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/qrry0b4aiicw 00:54:06 Rav Shlomo Katz no בס׳ד דברי ישראל - ויקרא אדם כי יקריב מכם קרבן לה היינו להתקרב לה׳ מן הבהמה תקריבו את קרבנכם רוצה לומר שיפנה עצמו מתוך טרדת משא ומתן ומקניני עולם הזה לעבודת ה׳ לתורה ולתפילה והוא לחם אשה לה׳ שעל זה מברכים המוציא לחם מן הארץ כי ישראל מפרנסים לאביהם שבשמיים (זוה׳ק ויקרא) וזהו לחם אשה ריח ניחוח לה׳ לחם אשה היינו של יליד אשה הוא ריח ניחוח לה׳ כי יהיה מה שיהיה, אף מעט מזעיר. אך אם הוא מתוך טרדת עולם הזה חשוב וספון ויקר הוא לפני המקום והוא הנרמז בתיבת ויקרא אלף זעירא ומשום הכי אין מלאכי השרת אומרים שירה מלמעלה עד שאומרין ישראל שירה מלמטה תחילה (חולין צב:) אף שהשירה של המלאכים צלולה וזכה יותר בלי שום פניה וטרדות המחשבות. ולא כן אנחנו דרי מטה לא ימלט שלא יהיה באיזה מחשבות הטרדות והדאגות. אף על פי כן דווקא השירה שלנו היא היקר למקום יותר משירת המלאכים מהטעם הנ׳ל. וגם המלאכים בשמיים ממעל משתוקקים לעבדות ה׳ זו שלנו כמו שאמר אאמו״ר זצוק׳ל וכולם מקבלים עליהם עול מלכות שמיים, וכי איך שייך אצל המלאכים עול? אך שהם משתוקקים ומקבלים עליהם באהבה וברצון, שיזכו גם הם להקדיש ליוצרם מתוך עול וטרדות כעבדות של ישראל. בס׳ד דברי ישראל - ויקרא אדם כי יקריב מכם קרבן ל… בס׳ד דברי ישראל - ויקרא אדם כי יקריב מכם קרבן לה היינו להתקרב לה׳ מן הבהמה תקריבו את קרבנכם רוצה לומר שיפנה עצמו מתוך טרדת משא ומתן ומקניני עולם הזה לעבודת ה׳ לתורה ולתפילה והוא לחם אשה לה׳ שעל זה מברכים המוציא לחם מן הארץ כי ישראל מפרנסים לאביהם שבשמיים (זוה׳ק ויקרא) וזהו לחם אשה ריח ניחוח לה׳ לחם אשה היינו של יליד אשה הוא ריח ניחוח לה׳ כי יהיה מה שיהיה, אף מעט מזעיר. אך אם הוא מתוך טרדת עולם הזה חשוב וספון ויקר הוא לפני המקום והוא הנרמז בתיבת ויקרא אלף זעירא ומשום הכי אין מלאכי השרת אומרים שירה מלמעלה עד שאומרין ישראל שירה מלמטה תחילה (חולין צב:) אף שהשירה של המלאכים צלולה וזכה יותר בלי שום פניה וטרדות המחשבות. ולא כן אנחנו דרי מטה לא ימלט שלא יהיה באיזה מחשבות הטרדות והדאגות. אף על פי כן דווקא השירה שלנו היא היקר למקום יותר משירת המלאכים מהטעם הנ׳ל. וגם המלאכים בשמיים ממעל משתוקקים לעבדות ה׳ זו שלנו כמו שאמר אאמו״ר זצוק׳ל וכולם מקבלים עליהם עול מלכות שמיים, וכי איך שייך אצל המלאכים עול? אך שהם משתוקקים ומקבלים עליהם באהבה וברצון, שיזכו גם הם להקדיש ליוצרם מתוך עול וטרדות כעבדות של ישראל. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1779672609 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:16:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/purim-when-candace-owens-guides-me-to-the-light-rav-shlomo-katz 00:54:34 Rav Shlomo Katz no BS’D R’ Shlomo Carlebach z’l Purim - The Holiday of Eitz Hachaim If by nature I hate everyone, how do I get myself out of it? You can explain to me that its very bad and that it is evil, but it doesn’t get me out of it. But imagine if by nature I love everyone, do you have to come and tell me that hatred is evil? I can’t hate anybody. Even if I tried, I can’t. If by nature I want to be a giver, do you have to tell me that being stingy is evil? When do you need the whole teaching of good and evil? Only if your nature is separated from G-d. If by my very nature I am connected to everything holy and beautiful, you don’t need the whole teaching of good and evil. The snake came and said to Eve that the most G-d-like thing is to know what’s good and what is evil. This is only after the snake poisoned her and separated her from the Tree of Life. If you are connected to the Tree of Life, you don’t need the teaching of good and evil. I want you to think about it in a very deep way. The Gemara says ‘Haman Min HaTorah Minayin’, where is Haman mentioned in the Torah? When G-d asked Adam ‘did you eat from the forbidden fruit G-d says ‘Hamin Haeitz Asher Tzivisicha’. So the Gemara says the word “Hamin”, ‘did you eat from this tree’ is the same letters as Haman. You see what it is, Haman is a snake, as simple as this. Once a year we go back to the Tree of Life, and this is on Purim. On Yom Kippur we didn’t make it back yet. On Yom Kippur I’m still in the Tree of Knowledge, and I’m sorry I did wrong. I know the teaching of right and wrong, of good and evil but I just didn’t listen to the teaching. On Purim I’m getting out of the whole teaching. Now listen to something very important. Evil does not mind if from time to time you are good and holy. Evil is broadminded. Evil simply doesn’t want things to be for always. Evil doesn’t mind if occasionally you start to daven stronger, pick up a sefer here and there. Do you think evil minds if once a year you say to your wife ‘today let’s not get angry darling. Let’s have a little honeymoon.’ Evil doesn’t mind when my child wants to go to Israel, and asks if he can go for a week. But do you know what evil does not want? Evil does not want that you connect to the Tree of Life; to become your very nature. To become that which you know. To be it? No. Evil wants you to be a dead holy man. Evil want you to do the right thing because it’s good, not because it’s alive. So on Purim something happens to us, we receive the Torah again. But this time, it mamesh becomes our very nature. On Purim everything remained in within the borders of nature. The whole story of the megillah is an ordinary story. No earth-shaking miracle happed. Purim is an ordinary day. You eat, you drink, you sleep, but do you know what happens to you on Purim? Purim is that yiddishkeit, that G-d, that everything holy becomes natural to you. Do you know why I always need my mind? Because I don’t always want to do the right thing, I don’t always want to do the holy thing. Therefore, I need my mind to tell me that I have to do it because it’s good. That’s what I need my mind for, but if my very nature wants to do good, I don’t need my mind. If I don’t have to occupy my mind with good and evil…. gevalt, what I can use my mind for. Gevalt is my mind ready for the highest; and this is the real receiving of Torah on Purim. You know what’s so heartbreaking? When you utilize G-d’s teaching just for good and evil. That’s the most degrading thing in the world. The most. After Purim I use my mind for so much more than good and evil, but for life itself. BS’D R’ Shlomo Carlebach z’l Purim - The Holiday … BS’D R’ Shlomo Carlebach z’l Purim - The Holiday of Eitz Hachaim If by nature I hate everyone, how do I get myself out of it? You can explain to me that its very bad and that it is evil, but it doesn’t get me out of it. But imagine if by nature I love everyone, do you have to come and tell me that hatred is evil? I can’t hate anybody. Even if I tried, I can’t. If by nature I want to be a giver, do you have to tell me that being stingy is evil? When do you need the whole teaching of good and evil? Only if your nature is separated from G-d. If by my very nature I am connected to everything holy and beautiful, you don’t need the whole teaching of good and evil. The snake came and said to Eve that the most G-d-like thing is to know what’s good and what is evil. This is only after the snake poisoned her and separated her from the Tree of Life. If you are connected to the Tree of Life, you don’t need the teaching of good and evil. I want you to think about it in a very deep way. The Gemara says ‘Haman Min HaTorah Minayin’, where is Haman mentioned in the Torah? When G-d asked Adam ‘did you eat from the forbidden fruit G-d says ‘Hamin Haeitz Asher Tzivisicha’. So the Gemara says the word “Hamin”, ‘did you eat from this tree’ is the same letters as Haman. You see what it is, Haman is a snake, as simple as this. Once a year we go back to the Tree of Life, and this is on Purim. On Yom Kippur we didn’t make it back yet. On Yom Kippur I’m still in the Tree of Knowledge, and I’m sorry I did wrong. I know the teaching of right and wrong, of good and evil but I just didn’t listen to the teaching. On Purim I’m getting out of the whole teaching. Now listen to something very important. Evil does not mind if from time to time you are good and holy. Evil is broadminded. Evil simply doesn’t want things to be for always. Evil doesn’t mind if occasionally you start to daven stronger, pick up a sefer here and there. Do you think evil minds if once a year you say to your wife ‘today let’s not get angry darling. Let’s have a little honeymoon.’ Evil doesn’t mind when my child wants to go to Israel, and asks if he can go for a week. But do you know what evil does not want? Evil does not want that you connect to the Tree of Life; to become your very nature. To become that which you know. To be it? No. Evil wants you to be a dead holy man. Evil want you to do the right thing because it’s good, not because it’s alive. So on Purim something happens to us, we receive the Torah again. But this time, it mamesh becomes our very nature. On Purim everything remained in within the borders of nature. The whole story of the megillah is an ordinary story. No earth-shaking miracle happed. Purim is an ordinary day. You eat, you drink, you sleep, but do you know what happens to you on Purim? Purim is that yiddishkeit, that G-d, that everything holy becomes natural to you. Do you know why I always need my mind? Because I don’t always want to do the right thing, I don’t always want to do the holy thing. Therefore, I need my mind to tell me that I have to do it because it’s good. That’s what I need my mind for, but if my very nature wants to do good, I don’t need my mind. If I don’t have to occupy my mind with good and evil…. gevalt, what I can use my mind for. Gevalt is my mind ready for the highest; and this is the real receiving of Torah on Purim. You know what’s so heartbreaking? When you utilize G-d’s teaching just for good and evil. That’s the most degrading thing in the world. The most. After Purim I use my mind for so much more than good and evil, but for life itself. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1776969729 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 08:23:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-35-being-more-than-i-can-be-rav-shlomo-katz 00:55:22 Rav Shlomo Katz no What type of the Torah are the future aliya Jews waiting for? What type of the Torah are the future aliya Jews … What type of the Torah are the future aliya Jews waiting for? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1775308194 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:09:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/shabbos-no-shortchanging-ourselves-rav-shlomo-katz 00:47:29 Rav Shlomo Katz no Sometimes, all we need is one incredible footnote from Rav Biderman. Sometimes, all we need is one incredible footnote… Sometimes, all we need is one incredible footnote from Rav Biderman. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1774743699 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:54:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/ayeh-hashem-what-is-up-9-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:09:32 Rav Shlomo Katz no There are two ways of asking G-d the question of 'why'. This niggun helps me ask it in the proper way. There are two ways of asking G-d the question of … There are two ways of asking G-d the question of 'why'. This niggun helps me ask it in the proper way. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1774222443 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:23:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/maamar-hashalom-7-rav-shlomo-katz 00:50:59 Rav Shlomo Katz no Living the purity and holiness of the moment in the most natural state of mind is not something which is only reserved for children. What stops us adults? Living the purity and holiness of the moment in t… Living the purity and holiness of the moment in the most natural state of mind is not something which is only reserved for children. What stops us adults? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1773252828 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:32:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-24-rav-shlomo-katz 00:43:59 Rav Shlomo Katz no The Torah of our father meeting the Torah of our mother The Torah of our father meeting the Torah of our … The Torah of our father meeting the Torah of our mother tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1771285470 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:35:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-23-rav-shlomo-katz-zzbv4gaaaf 00:27:03 Rav Shlomo Katz no The sifting that takes place through the intellect The sifting that takes place through the intellect The sifting that takes place through the intellect tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1770507177 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 08:53:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-34-a-wide-country-a-wide-torah-rav-shlomo-katz 00:54:00 Rav Shlomo Katz no The task of our generation is to present a much more all encompassing Torah to the world. The soul won't settle for less The task of our generation is to present a much m… The task of our generation is to present a much more all encompassing Torah to the world. The soul won't settle for less tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1770503151 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 08:46:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/hallel-adar-bet-shirat-david 00:25:02 Rav Shlomo Katz no Hallel - Adar Bet @ Shirat David Hallel - Adar Bet @ Shirat David Hallel - Adar Bet @ Shirat David tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1768829982 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:14:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/shabbos-a-lasting-state-of-inner-calm-rav-shlomo-katz 00:51:02 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman. Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman. Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1767702816 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:23:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/maamar-hashalom-6-rav-shlomo-katz 00:51:27 Rav Shlomo Katz no Did you ever hear a recording of yourself that embarrassed you? Did you ever hear a recording of yourself that em… Did you ever hear a recording of yourself that embarrassed you? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1766717910 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:04:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-22-rav-shlomo-katz 00:55:07 Rav Shlomo Katz no Nothing stands in the way of will. But without the proper vessels, even a holy can be destructive. Nothing stands in the way of will. But without th… Nothing stands in the way of will. But without the proper vessels, even a holy can be destructive. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1766155938 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:34:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/bmmyqofevlaw 00:58:57 Rav Shlomo Katz no ויקהל - נתיבות שלום רבותינו בעלי אגדה אומרים מתחילת התורה ועד סופה, אין בה פרשה שנאמר בראשה ׳ויקהל׳ אלא זאת בלבד, ויש לבאר ענינה. והנה פרשה זו נאמרה לישראל לאחר שנתפייס עמהם הקדוש ברוך הוא על חטא העגלֿ שמו שפירש רש״י, שהיה זה למחרת יום הכיפורים כשירד מן ההר., וממה שאמר להם פרשה זו מיד עם רדתו יש ללמוד שבה טמון סוד ההתפייסות של הקב׳ה עם ישראל. ויש לשאול, מהו הכח הזה שהביא לפיוס אחר חטא כזה שנאמר עליו אנא חטא העם הזה חטאה גדולה? ויש לומר על פי מה שכתוב בספר הקדוש נועם אלימלך (ריש פ׳ דברים), בענין מה שקודם קיום כל מצוה אומרים לשם יחוד בשם כל ישראל, שבכל פעם שיהודי עושה מצוה הריהו מפרש שעושה זאת בשם כל ישראל. ומבאר כי היחיד לבדו איך יוכל לקיים מצוה, שהרי אדם אין צדיק בארץ אשר יעשה טוב ולא יחטא (קהלת ז), ואחר שחטא, איך יוכל לקיים מצוה באותם האיברים שפגם בהם? ואיך תשרה הקדושה על אותם האיברים שהשתמש בהם נגד רצון ה׳ יתברך? אכן, ישנו עולם שנקרא כל ישראל, שבעולם הזה של כללות ישראל אין מגיע שום חטא ופשע, בבחינת מאמר הכתוב ׳ועמך כולם צדיקים׳, שכאשר ועמך כולם כל הכלל ישראל מאוחד יחד, אזי כולם צדיקים. כי החטאים מתייחסים רק ליחידים, שכל פרט חוטא בפני עצמו, אך בכללות ישראל אין חטא ופשע, ואין שלטון הסטרא אחרא שולט עליהם. ולכן כאשר יהודי ניגש לקיים מצוה, הריהו אומר ׳בשם כל ישראל׳ וכולל את עצמו בכללות ישראל, שאז אין חטא ואין פשע ובכוחו לקיים את המצוה. ויקהל - נתיבות שלום רבותינו בעלי אגדה אומרים מת… ויקהל - נתיבות שלום רבותינו בעלי אגדה אומרים מתחילת התורה ועד סופה, אין בה פרשה שנאמר בראשה ׳ויקהל׳ אלא זאת בלבד, ויש לבאר ענינה. והנה פרשה זו נאמרה לישראל לאחר שנתפייס עמהם הקדוש ברוך הוא על חטא העגלֿ שמו שפירש רש״י, שהיה זה למחרת יום הכיפורים כשירד מן ההר., וממה שאמר להם פרשה זו מיד עם רדתו יש ללמוד שבה טמון סוד ההתפייסות של הקב׳ה עם ישראל. ויש לשאול, מהו הכח הזה שהביא לפיוס אחר חטא כזה שנאמר עליו אנא חטא העם הזה חטאה גדולה? ויש לומר על פי מה שכתוב בספר הקדוש נועם אלימלך (ריש פ׳ דברים), בענין מה שקודם קיום כל מצוה אומרים לשם יחוד בשם כל ישראל, שבכל פעם שיהודי עושה מצוה הריהו מפרש שעושה זאת בשם כל ישראל. ומבאר כי היחיד לבדו איך יוכל לקיים מצוה, שהרי אדם אין צדיק בארץ אשר יעשה טוב ולא יחטא (קהלת ז), ואחר שחטא, איך יוכל לקיים מצוה באותם האיברים שפגם בהם? ואיך תשרה הקדושה על אותם האיברים שהשתמש בהם נגד רצון ה׳ יתברך? אכן, ישנו עולם שנקרא כל ישראל, שבעולם הזה של כללות ישראל אין מגיע שום חטא ופשע, בבחינת מאמר הכתוב ׳ועמך כולם צדיקים׳, שכאשר ועמך כולם כל הכלל ישראל מאוחד יחד, אזי כולם צדיקים. כי החטאים מתייחסים רק ליחידים, שכל פרט חוטא בפני עצמו, אך בכללות ישראל אין חטא ופשע, ואין שלטון הסטרא אחרא שולט עליהם. ולכן כאשר יהודי ניגש לקיים מצוה, הריהו אומר ׳בשם כל ישראל׳ וכולל את עצמו בכללות ישראל, שאז אין חטא ואין פשע ובכוחו לקיים את המצוה. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1764588285 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:34:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-21-rav-shlomo-katz 00:49:47 Rav Shlomo Katz no The world is in a state of Friday afternoon, Erev Shabbos. What does that say about our experience of tasting Shabbos before shabbos actually arrives? The world is in a state of Friday afternoon, Erev… The world is in a state of Friday afternoon, Erev Shabbos. What does that say about our experience of tasting Shabbos before shabbos actually arrives? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1763825730 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08:54:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-33-a-beautiful-promising-future-rav-shlomo-katz 01:01:41 Rav Shlomo Katz no Once the soul taps into a situation that was created to awaken it from the slumber, a new world of freedom begins Once the soul taps into a situation that was crea… Once the soul taps into a situation that was created to awaken it from the slumber, a new world of freedom begins tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1761967395 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:01:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/shabbos-game-on-rav-shlomo-katz 00:35:14 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman, the deep potency of Shabbos itself come to life. It's happening wether we like it or not. Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman, the deep … Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman, the deep potency of Shabbos itself come to life. It's happening wether we like it or not. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1760904606 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:59:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/maamar-hashalom-5-rav-shlomo-katz 01:04:53 Rav Shlomo Katz no Catching myself when I go out of the moment. Catching myself when I go out of the moment. Catching myself when I go out of the moment. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1760017575 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:44:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/ou4dxtp3rfyo 00:57:19 Rav Shlomo Katz no בס׳ד דרכו של מנהיג אמת אש קודש שנת ת"ש, כי תשא אנא חטא העם הזה חטאה גדולה וכר׳ ואם אין מחני נא וכו' נודע הדיוק שבא משה רבינו לבקש סליחה בעדם ועוד הגדיל חטאם, וכן נבין נא הדיוק שבספרי כ״ק אא״מ אדמו״ר מרן הקדוש זצוקל״ל, למה כשאמר ד׳ למשה רבינו קודם החטא הנה אנכי שולח מלאך, לא מיאן במלאך ואחר החטא אמר אם אין פניך הולכים וכו'. ואפשר כי איתא בספרי כ״ק אא״מ זצוקל״ל, שהמוסר נפשו בעד ישראל גדול הוא מן המוסר נפשו בעד ד׳ לבד, והרי זה כמי שמוסר נפשו בעד בן המלך שרואים מזה שכל כך גדולה אהבתו למלך שלא בלבד שבשבילו מוסר נפשו, רק גם בשביל בנו מוסר נפשו. ואפשר לומר בזה שכשראה משה רבינו שישראל צריכים כל כך רחמים, למחול להם גם על חטא גדול כזה, עורר בקרבו כל כך אהבת ישראל עד שימסור נפשו בעדם, ולא בעד הצדיקים בלבד רק גם בעד החוטאים חטא גדול כזה, והכל מפני שהם בניו של הקב״ה וע״י אהבתו הגדולה לה׳ בכל כך מסירת נפש עורר אהבה כל כך רבה מה׳ לישראל, והגדלת החטא שהגדיל ״חטאה גדולה׳׳ היתה לסיים עם כל זה ואם אין מחני נא מספרך, בעדם. ועל ידי זה היה יכול למאן במלאך, כי ה׳ אמר ׳כי לא ישא לפשעכם׳ שעל פי פשט קשה, האם מחילת עונות תלויה במלאך עד ששייך לומר ׳כי לא ישא לפשעכם׳ הא בהקב״ה תלוי', אבל איתא בספ״ק על הפסוק ׳נושא עון׳, שהקב״ה כביכול נושא העון על עצמו לומר אני החייב בדבר, כמ״ש בגמרא (ברכות ל״ב) אשר הרעותי, ואמר הקב״ה על המלאך ׳כי לא ישא לפשעכם׳ על עצמו לא ירצה לקחת פשעכם כי אדרבה הם מקטרגים גם על ישא ד׳ פניו אליך כמ״ש בגמרא, (ברכות דף כ׳), לכן אחר שמסר משה רבינו את נפשו גם בעד ישראל, אמר מי שאינו רוצה לישא חטא ישראל על עצמו, אפילו הוא מלאך איני חפץ בו, ואמר ד׳ פני ילכו והניחותי לך. בס׳ד … בס׳ד דרכו של מנהיג אמת אש קודש שנת ת"ש, כי תשא אנא חטא העם הזה חטאה גדולה וכר׳ ואם אין מחני נא וכו' נודע הדיוק שבא משה רבינו לבקש סליחה בעדם ועוד הגדיל חטאם, וכן נבין נא הדיוק שבספרי כ״ק אא״מ אדמו״ר מרן הקדוש זצוקל״ל, למה כשאמר ד׳ למשה רבינו קודם החטא הנה אנכי שולח מלאך, לא מיאן במלאך ואחר החטא אמר אם אין פניך הולכים וכו'. ואפשר כי איתא בספרי כ״ק אא״מ זצוקל״ל, שהמוסר נפשו בעד ישראל גדול הוא מן המוסר נפשו בעד ד׳ לבד, והרי זה כמי שמוסר נפשו בעד בן המלך שרואים מזה שכל כך גדולה אהבתו למלך שלא בלבד שבשבילו מוסר נפשו, רק גם בשביל בנו מוסר נפשו. ואפשר לומר בזה שכשראה משה רבינו שישראל צריכים כל כך רחמים, למחול להם גם על חטא גדול כזה, עורר בקרבו כל כך אהבת ישראל עד שימסור נפשו בעדם, ולא בעד הצדיקים בלבד רק גם בעד החוטאים חטא גדול כזה, והכל מפני שהם בניו של הקב״ה וע״י אהבתו הגדולה לה׳ בכל כך מסירת נפש עורר אהבה כל כך רבה מה׳ לישראל, והגדלת החטא שהגדיל ״חטאה גדולה׳׳ היתה לסיים עם כל זה ואם אין מחני נא מספרך, בעדם. ועל ידי זה היה יכול למאן במלאך, כי ה׳ אמר ׳כי לא ישא לפשעכם׳ שעל פי פשט קשה, האם מחילת עונות תלויה במלאך עד ששייך לומר ׳כי לא ישא לפשעכם׳ הא בהקב״ה תלוי', אבל איתא בספ״ק על הפסוק ׳נושא עון׳, שהקב״ה כביכול נושא העון על עצמו לומר אני החייב בדבר, כמ״ש בגמרא (ברכות ל״ב) אשר הרעותי, ואמר הקב״ה על המלאך ׳כי לא ישא לפשעכם׳ על עצמו לא ירצה לקחת פשעכם כי אדרבה הם מקטרגים גם על ישא ד׳ פניו אליך כמ״ש בגמרא, (ברכות דף כ׳), לכן אחר שמסר משה רבינו את נפשו גם בעד ישראל, אמר מי שאינו רוצה לישא חטא ישראל על עצמו, אפילו הוא מלאך איני חפץ בו, ואמר ד׳ פני ילכו והניחותי לך. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1760012862 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:35:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-20-rav-shlomo-katz 01:08:04 Rav Shlomo Katz no What does it mean to believe in the coming of Mashiach? What does it mean to believe in the coming of Mas… What does it mean to believe in the coming of Mashiach? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1758104493 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:15:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/eretz-yisrael-are-you-humble-enough-to-learn-from-the-torah-of-mistakes 00:57:31 Rav Shlomo Katz no As we have been delving deep into the fixing and blessing of the state, we learned an extraordinary piece from R' Shlomo Carlebach z'l, taught in July of 1976, addressing the beauty emanating from humility- learning from mistakes. As we have been delving deep into the fixing and … As we have been delving deep into the fixing and blessing of the state, we learned an extraordinary piece from R' Shlomo Carlebach z'l, taught in July of 1976, addressing the beauty emanating from humility- learning from mistakes. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1757406306 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:31:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-inner-dimension-of-avoda-ivrit-rav-shlomo-katz 00:41:30 Rav Shlomo Katz no Let's think about tomorrow in a healthy way. What are we striving to do as Jews who have come home to settle and build the land? What is it going to take to untangle ourselves from the place we got stuck in? Let's think about tomorrow in a healthy way. What… Let's think about tomorrow in a healthy way. What are we striving to do as Jews who have come home to settle and build the land? What is it going to take to untangle ourselves from the place we got stuck in? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1754685426 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:47:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/maamar-hashalom-4-rav-shlomo-katz 00:53:54 Rav Shlomo Katz no When did the whole internal contradicting perception of self begin? When did the whole internal contradicting percept… When did the whole internal contradicting perception of self begin? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1753622892 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:17:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-19-rav-shlomo-katz 00:56:01 Rav Shlomo Katz no Looking at the opportunity to fix and heal the state through the ten sefirot. Looking at the opportunity to fix and heal the st… Looking at the opportunity to fix and heal the state through the ten sefirot. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1753536057 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:06:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/7ifn2fkjzbkt 00:56:17 Rav Shlomo Katz no מסע פנימי על עומק הפרשה שירת דוד, אפרת מסע פנימי על עומק הפרשה שירת דוד, אפרת מסע פנימי על עומק הפרשה שירת דוד, אפרת tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1751211309 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 08:36:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-18-rav-shlomo-katz 00:50:19 Rav Shlomo Katz no The difference between change vs. organic growth The difference between change vs. organic growth The difference between change vs. organic growth tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1750464570 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 08:50:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-32-the-revolution-has-begun-rav-shlomo-katz 00:58:22 Rav Shlomo Katz no Any culture that attempts to distance one from hearing the cry of their own soul is a culture that will eventually fall. The question is, how long will it last? Any culture that attempts to distance one from he… Any culture that attempts to distance one from hearing the cry of their own soul is a culture that will eventually fall. The question is, how long will it last? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1748679732 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:04:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-value-of-the-gift-of-shabbos-rav-shlomo-katz 00:45:42 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on Rav Biderman, we entered the world of understanding how valuable the precious gift of Shabbos truly is. Based on Rav Biderman, we entered the world of un… Based on Rav Biderman, we entered the world of understanding how valuable the precious gift of Shabbos truly is. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1747653141 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:31:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/maamar-hashalom-3-rav-shlomo-katz 01:04:07 Rav Shlomo Katz no What does it mean to have compassion on our bodies? What does it mean to have compassion on our bodie… What does it mean to have compassion on our bodies? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1746736527 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:43:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-17-rav-shlomo-katz 00:50:04 Rav Shlomo Katz no Summarizing the five levels of the soul, it's experience of the reality we face, and the transformation it awaits. Summarizing the five levels of the soul, it's exp… Summarizing the five levels of the soul, it's experience of the reality we face, and the transformation it awaits. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1744728567 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:50:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-16-rav-shlomo-katz 00:29:34 Rav Shlomo Katz no Who are the ones who stamp their presence on to reality? What will it be like when the great day comes? Who are the ones who stamp their presence on to r… Who are the ones who stamp their presence on to reality? What will it be like when the great day comes? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1741887243 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 08:22:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/rosh-chodesh-going-into-shabbos-rosh-chodesh-rav-shlomo-katz 00:34:42 Rav Shlomo Katz no A beautiful piece from R' Avreimele Ager on the kedusha of both Rosh Chodesh and Shabbos, and when they come together A beautiful piece from R' Avreimele Ager on the k… A beautiful piece from R' Avreimele Ager on the kedusha of both Rosh Chodesh and Shabbos, and when they come together tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1741032192 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 09:51:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/maamar-hashalom-2-rav-shlomo-katz 01:00:08 Rav Shlomo Katz no The difference between finding the 'self' through the world of modern psychology vs. the world of Pnimiyus haTorah. The difference between finding the 'self' through… The difference between finding the 'self' through the world of modern psychology vs. the world of Pnimiyus haTorah. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1738197228 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:32:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-15-rav-shlomo-katz 00:47:48 Rav Shlomo Katz no How to become a person who wants the type of peace that G-d wants us to have? How to become a person who wants the type of peac… How to become a person who wants the type of peace that G-d wants us to have? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1737248403 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 08:28:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-31-who-is-holding-us-hostage-today-rav-shlomo-katz 01:00:13 Rav Shlomo Katz no When Pharaoh senses we get in touch with our soul, which is eternal, free and G-dly, he adds the work load, to make sure we don't get too in touch with it. Where do we see this in our lives today? When Pharaoh senses we get in touch with our soul… When Pharaoh senses we get in touch with our soul, which is eternal, free and G-dly, he adds the work load, to make sure we don't get too in touch with it. Where do we see this in our lives today? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1735297659 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:19:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/havdala-the-essence-of-yiddishkeit-rav-shlomo-katz 00:34:53 Rav Shlomo Katz no As Shabbos ends, the first words I say are that I'm not scared. I'm not scared of going into the week. I'm not scared of facing the hiddeness, the concealment, the darkness. Where does this confidence comes from? As Shabbos ends, the first words I say are that I… As Shabbos ends, the first words I say are that I'm not scared. I'm not scared of going into the week. I'm not scared of facing the hiddeness, the concealment, the darkness. Where does this confidence comes from? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1734045837 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:40:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/maamar-hashalom-1-rav-shlomo-katz 00:55:33 Rav Shlomo Katz no How does one transform the frightening and uninviting connotations which emanate from the word 'responsibility', to a sense of excitement which leads to inner peace? Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, we began a journey in order to develop the proper vessels that are needed to contain the light of Mashiach. How does one transform the frightening and uninvi… How does one transform the frightening and uninviting connotations which emanate from the word 'responsibility', to a sense of excitement which leads to inner peace? Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, we began a journey in order to develop the proper vessels that are needed to contain the light of Mashiach. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1732947402 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:19:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-14-rav-shlomo-katz 00:52:37 Rav Shlomo Katz no What is the missing ingredient which is so desperately needed when dealing with today's complex reality in our country? What is the missing ingredient which is so desper… What is the missing ingredient which is so desperately needed when dealing with today's complex reality in our country? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1730790690 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:38:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/authenticity-within-the-storm-11-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:11:28 Rav Shlomo Katz no What do you think Hashem expects to hear from you aside from where you are really at? What do you think Hashem expects to hear from you… What do you think Hashem expects to hear from you aside from where you are really at? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1730770449 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:02:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-13-rav-shlomo-katz 00:51:09 Rav Shlomo Katz no The 5 aspects of the soul correspond to 5 stages in the process of healing and fixing of the state of Israel. Today we discussed stage one. The 5 aspects of the soul correspond to 5 stages … The 5 aspects of the soul correspond to 5 stages in the process of healing and fixing of the state of Israel. Today we discussed stage one. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1729940436 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 08:23:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-30-being-loyal-to-the-real-you-rav-shlomo-katz 00:59:47 Rav Shlomo Katz no Everyone wants feel real and authentic, but without discovering our true identity, there is not much one can do when it comes to being loyal to the self. Everyone wants feel real and authentic, but witho… Everyone wants feel real and authentic, but without discovering our true identity, there is not much one can do when it comes to being loyal to the self. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1728087075 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:05:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/3rd-meal-of-shabbos-the-headquarters-of-emunas-tzaddikim-rav-shlomo-katz 00:47:10 Rav Shlomo Katz no What is the concept of having Emunas Tzaddikim? Why is Shaleshudes the time to invite this consciousness into our lives What is the concept of having Emunas Tzaddikim? W… What is the concept of having Emunas Tzaddikim? Why is Shaleshudes the time to invite this consciousness into our lives tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1727048751 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:35:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/body-and-soul-harmony-5-rav-shlomo-katz 00:59:58 Rav Shlomo Katz no The moment I call out the LIE of this world The moment I call out the LIE of this world The moment I call out the LIE of this world tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1726094520 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:44:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-12-rav-shlomo-katz 00:50:03 Rav Shlomo Katz no In order to transform darkness, you have to first recognize it In order to transform darkness, you have to first… In order to transform darkness, you have to first recognize it tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1724170755 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:14:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-11-rav-shlomo-katz 00:46:09 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rereading the first few psukim of the creation of the world is, more or less, all we need to know hot to approach the fixing that is needed. Rereading the first few psukim of the creation of… Rereading the first few psukim of the creation of the world is, more or less, all we need to know hot to approach the fixing that is needed. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1723469670 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 08:29:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-29-who-is-a-jew-vs-what-is-a-jew-rav-shlomo-katz 00:54:19 Rav Shlomo Katz no The question of identity is not just a topic that has taken the world by storm, it is what the Jewish soul has been waiting to be addressed for thousands of years. Now, that we are home in Eretz Yisrael, it must be addressed in the most sensitive and powerful way. The question of identity is not just a topic that… The question of identity is not just a topic that has taken the world by storm, it is what the Jewish soul has been waiting to be addressed for thousands of years. Now, that we are home in Eretz Yisrael, it must be addressed in the most sensitive and powerful way. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1720638933 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:52:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/an-evening-of-niggunim-for-the-broken-heart-shirat-david 01:27:03 Rav Shlomo Katz no An Evening of Niggunim for the Broken Heart @ Shirat David An Evening of Niggunim for the Broken Heart @ Shi… An Evening of Niggunim for the Broken Heart @ Shirat David tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1720627575 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:28:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/body-and-soul-harmony-4-rav-shlomo-katz 00:58:06 Rav Shlomo Katz no It's Friday afternoon, post mincha time. What does this time allow and even demand of us to do? It's Friday afternoon, post mincha time. What doe… It's Friday afternoon, post mincha time. What does this time allow and even demand of us to do? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1720097721 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:34:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-10-rav-shlomo-katz 00:47:07 Rav Shlomo Katz no The art of making the dream find charm and grace in the eyes of those who are exposed to it The art of making the dream find charm and grace … The art of making the dream find charm and grace in the eyes of those who are exposed to it tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1719275193 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:49:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-9-rav-shlomo-katz 00:31:10 Rav Shlomo Katz no The start of fixing broken dreams The start of fixing broken dreams The start of fixing broken dreams tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1717112544 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 08:25:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-28-transition-can-be-torture-rav-shlomo-katz 01:01:28 Rav Shlomo Katz no Wanting something new, while admitting that you don't know exactly what that looks like is not a contradiction. It's a transition into a new realm of living. It may feel threatening, but it's the promising sound of redemption. Wanting something new, while admitting that you d… Wanting something new, while admitting that you don't know exactly what that looks like is not a contradiction. It's a transition into a new realm of living. It may feel threatening, but it's the promising sound of redemption. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1715385450 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:19:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/bringing-pleasure-to-myself-vs-brining-pleasure-to-shabbos-rav-shlomo-katz 00:43:25 Rav Shlomo Katz no An island of Yishuv Hada'at, Simchat Halev and so much more is waiting or us on Shabbos. What do we do to make sure we take advantage of it? An island of Yishuv Hada'at, Simchat Halev and so… An island of Yishuv Hada'at, Simchat Halev and so much more is waiting or us on Shabbos. What do we do to make sure we take advantage of it? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1714401195 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:02:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/hallel-rosh-chodesh-shvat-shirat-david 00:23:44 Rav Shlomo Katz no Hallel Rosh Chodesh Shvat @ Shirat David Hallel Rosh Chodesh Shvat @ Shirat David Hallel Rosh Chodesh Shvat @ Shirat David tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1713378123 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:16:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-8-rav-shlomo-katz 00:50:40 Rav Shlomo Katz no Talking and dreaming about peace without a Mashiach consciousness and context is not only wrong, it's dangerous. Talking and dreaming about peace without a Mashia… Talking and dreaming about peace without a Mashiach consciousness and context is not only wrong, it's dangerous. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1711503120 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:26:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/are-we-winning-truth-always-wins-6-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:06:08 Rav Shlomo Katz no Imagine the day when children and grandchildren of Arab terrorists will come and kiss our feet, in gratitude for what we have done for them. Sounds special, no? Well, it's a question of being people of truth or not. Imagine the day when children and grandchildren o… Imagine the day when children and grandchildren of Arab terrorists will come and kiss our feet, in gratitude for what we have done for them. Sounds special, no? Well, it's a question of being people of truth or not. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1711497216 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:16:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-7-rav-shlomo-katz 00:59:51 Rav Shlomo Katz no Rebbe Akiva, Rebbe Shimon bar Yochai and Rebbe Meir Ba'al Hanes - the pulse of their teachings, their relevance to the month of Iyar, and to the time that we are in today, in the modern state of Israel. Rebbe Akiva, Rebbe Shimon bar Yochai and Rebbe Me… Rebbe Akiva, Rebbe Shimon bar Yochai and Rebbe Meir Ba'al Hanes - the pulse of their teachings, their relevance to the month of Iyar, and to the time that we are in today, in the modern state of Israel. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1710636906 Sun, 07 Jan 2024 08:34:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-27-75-years-later-the-passion-of-the-heart-has-moved-on-rav-shlomo-katz 01:05:43 Rav Shlomo Katz no That which satiates our soul is never meant to be stagnant. Internalizing this is the key to understanding where we go form here in Eretz Yisrael. That which satiates our soul is never meant to be… That which satiates our soul is never meant to be stagnant. Internalizing this is the key to understanding where we go form here in Eretz Yisrael. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1709021754 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 09:14:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/david-hamelechs-presence-at-the-shabbos-table-rav-shlomo-katz 00:47:14 Rav Shlomo Katz no The Zemer Chai Hashem Uvaruch Tzuri contains within it a tremendous amount of strength and direction, guided by David Hamelech himself. The Zemer Chai Hashem Uvaruch Tzuri contains with… The Zemer Chai Hashem Uvaruch Tzuri contains within it a tremendous amount of strength and direction, guided by David Hamelech himself. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1707933861 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:15:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/body-soul-harmony-3-rav-shlomo-katz 00:59:11 Rav Shlomo Katz no Shouldn't closeness to G-d and a sense of being an Eved Hashem satiate me? In this class, we delved into the dangers of not addressing this inherent paradox. Shouldn't closeness to G-d and a sense of being a… Shouldn't closeness to G-d and a sense of being an Eved Hashem satiate me? In this class, we delved into the dangers of not addressing this inherent paradox. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1707149802 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:35:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-6-rav-shlomo-katz 00:53:11 Rav Shlomo Katz no Exploring the three Sages who represent the avoda of the month of Iyar, which guide us to the avoda of the period we are in, from 1948 to the present. Exploring the three Sages who represent the avoda… Exploring the three Sages who represent the avoda of the month of Iyar, which guide us to the avoda of the period we are in, from 1948 to the present. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1705045347 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 08:37:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-5-rav-shlomo-katz 01:02:49 Rav Shlomo Katz no What does it mean to fix one's heart? When does one do this work? And how is this connected to the fixing of the medina? What does it mean to fix one's heart? When does o… What does it mean to fix one's heart? When does one do this work? And how is this connected to the fixing of the medina? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1704429939 Sun, 31 Dec 2023 09:23:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-26-a-world-without-truth-rav-shlomo-katz 00:49:18 Rav Shlomo Katz no What does a world void of truth tell us about the final stage of redemption? What does a world void of truth tell us about the… What does a world void of truth tell us about the final stage of redemption? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1702645179 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 08:20:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/shabbos-an-extra-5-seconds-with-the-challa-rav-shlomo-katz 00:48:50 Rav Shlomo Katz no What did the double portion of Manna coming down on Friday bring to the world? What does it continue to bring to our lives? What did the double portion of Manna coming down … What did the double portion of Manna coming down on Friday bring to the world? What does it continue to bring to our lives? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1701792663 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 09:52:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/body-soul-harmony-2-rav-shlomo-katz 01:01:05 Rav Shlomo Katz no The Beit Hamikdash was the headquarters of harmony between body and soul. Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, we continue to learn the secret of experiencing Simchat Chayim. The Beit Hamikdash was the headquarters of harmon… The Beit Hamikdash was the headquarters of harmony between body and soul. Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, we continue to learn the secret of experiencing Simchat Chayim. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1699811670 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 07:13:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/honoring-the-fallen-honoring-ourselves-8-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:06:05 Rav Shlomo Katz no We are in the midst of heroic greatness. Heroic Greatness like never ever before. Open your hearts to the plea of a bereaved father, in honor of his son, in honor of us, in honor of Hashem We are in the midst of heroic greatness. Heroic … We are in the midst of heroic greatness. Heroic Greatness like never ever before. Open your hearts to the plea of a bereaved father, in honor of his son, in honor of us, in honor of Hashem tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1699099662 Mon, 25 Dec 2023 08:31:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-4-rav-shlomo-katz 00:44:19 Rav Shlomo Katz no Lechatchila Ariber Using a new type of weapon for the times we are in. Lechatchila Ariber Using a new type of weapon for… Lechatchila Ariber Using a new type of weapon for the times we are in. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1698402579 Sun, 24 Dec 2023 08:14:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-25-the-holy-dreams-we-all-have-inside-rav-shlomo-katz 01:03:03 Rav Shlomo Katz no We are all moving toward an era where we simply cannot ignore the dreams of holiness we each have inside of us. These dreams have been neglected, but it is now time to find out how to tap into them. We are all moving toward an era where we simply c… We are all moving toward an era where we simply cannot ignore the dreams of holiness we each have inside of us. These dreams have been neglected, but it is now time to find out how to tap into them. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1695821286 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:54:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/body-soul-harmony-1-rav-shlomo-katz 00:53:55 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, we began a beautiful discourse on the topic of brining harmony between the body and the soul, also known as experiencing Simchat Chayim. Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger… Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, we began a beautiful discourse on the topic of brining harmony between the body and the soul, also known as experiencing Simchat Chayim. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1694924019 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:59:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-3-rav-shlomo-katz 01:03:22 Rav Shlomo Katz no Understanding the concept of the Shattering of Vessels, and it's ongoing impact on our daily lives. Understanding the concept of the Shattering of Ve… Understanding the concept of the Shattering of Vessels, and it's ongoing impact on our daily lives. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1694280720 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:21:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/entering-the-ishbitzer-orchard-10-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:11:17 Rav Shlomo Katz no In honor of the Mei Hashiloach's 170th yarzeit, here is a ten minute intro into the orchard called Ishbitza. In honor of the Mei Hashiloach's 170th yarzeit, h… In honor of the Mei Hashiloach's 170th yarzeit, here is a ten minute intro into the orchard called Ishbitza. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1694126736 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:55:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-170th-yarzeit-of-the-mei-hashiloach-rav-shlomo-katz 00:09:12 Rav Shlomo Katz no A short thought on the parsha, in honor of the 170th yarzeit of the Ishbitser Rebbe, R' Mordechai Yosef Leiner ztz'l, the Mei Hashiloach. A short thought on the parsha, in honor of the 1… A short thought on the parsha, in honor of the 170th yarzeit of the Ishbitser Rebbe, R' Mordechai Yosef Leiner ztz'l, the Mei Hashiloach. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1693674450 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:15:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-2-rav-shlomo-katz 00:35:19 Rav Shlomo Katz no We fix the world with light. We dispel the darkness with light. The same must be true regarding our country, our state and our people. This is the healing methodology of the Ba'al Shem Tov. We fix the world with light. We dispel the darkne… We fix the world with light. We dispel the darkness with light. The same must be true regarding our country, our state and our people. This is the healing methodology of the Ba'al Shem Tov. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1692489189 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 08:16:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/becoming-a-spiritual-warrior-post-simchas-torah-rav-shlomo-katz 00:58:39 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on a teaching from Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, Rav Erez Moshe Doron explains to us how to approach waking up in the morning and going through the days we are finding ourselves in. Based on a teaching from Rebbe Nachman of Breslov… Based on a teaching from Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, Rav Erez Moshe Doron explains to us how to approach waking up in the morning and going through the days we are finding ourselves in. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1691094051 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:48:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/hallel-shirat-david-zot-chanuka 00:25:04 Rav Shlomo Katz no Hallel @ Shirat David - Zot Chanuka Hallel @ Shirat David - Zot Chanuka Hallel @ Shirat David - Zot Chanuka tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1689225723 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:44:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/channuka-aish-aish-hatorah-rav-shlomo-katz 00:36:33 Rav Shlomo Katz no Channuka Aish @ Aish HaTorah 6th night of Chanuka, Rosh Chodesh Tevet December 2023 Channuka Aish @ Aish HaTorah 6th night of Chanuka… Channuka Aish @ Aish HaTorah 6th night of Chanuka, Rosh Chodesh Tevet December 2023 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1688271387 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:14:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/hallel-5th-day-of-chanuka-shirat-david 00:22:01 Rav Shlomo Katz no Hallel 5th day of Chanuka @ Shirat David Hallel 5th day of Chanuka @ Shirat David Hallel 5th day of Chanuka @ Shirat David tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1688268546 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:07:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/a-walking-menora-3-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:03:11 Rav Shlomo Katz no 3 minutes on one of the fundamental principles of Chassidut - to be a walking Chanukiya 3 minutes on one of the fundamental principles of… 3 minutes on one of the fundamental principles of Chassidut - to be a walking Chanukiya tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1686891816 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 07:30:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/chanuka-the-tikkun-of-pointing-fingers-4-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:04:04 Rav Shlomo Katz no 4 minutes on an incredible opportunity this Chanuka offers us 4 minutes on an incredible opportunity this Chanu… 4 minutes on an incredible opportunity this Chanuka offers us tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1685533884 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:49:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/a-heartfelt-evening-of-song-prayer-wparents-of-soldiers-rav-shlomo-katz 00:58:12 Rav Shlomo Katz no A night of deep heartfelt prayer in Petach Tikva, with a bunch of parents of soldiers, who have not seen their children in weeks Just when you thought you already tasted the deepest depths of your people I left the evening in more wonderment over קדושת עם ישראל than ever before A night of deep heartfelt prayer in Petach Tikva,… A night of deep heartfelt prayer in Petach Tikva, with a bunch of parents of soldiers, who have not seen their children in weeks Just when you thought you already tasted the deepest depths of your people I left the evening in more wonderment over קדושת עם ישראל than ever before tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1685390121 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:33:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-opportunity-of-shabbos-chanuka-rav-shlomo-katz 00:35:53 Rav Shlomo Katz no The real battle vs. Greece is more simple than we think. The real battle vs. Greece is more simple than we… The real battle vs. Greece is more simple than we think. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1684429194 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:04:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/renewed-strength-from-the-chanukah-candles-rav-shlomo-katz 01:01:00 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, we take a wider look into the story of Chanukah, and come out with new eyes, new perspective, and renewed strength. Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger… Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, we take a wider look into the story of Chanukah, and come out with new eyes, new perspective, and renewed strength. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1683540585 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:25:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-blessing-and-fixing-of-the-medina-1-rav-shlomo-katz 00:50:06 Rav Shlomo Katz no We have no other choice, we have to look at our current situation with pnimiyus. We will take a bold step towards developing a conscious effort to do our part in healing our beautiful country, and our beautiful people. This series is based on teachings from Rav Yitzchak Ginsburg. We have no other choice, we have to look at our c… We have no other choice, we have to look at our current situation with pnimiyus. We will take a bold step towards developing a conscious effort to do our part in healing our beautiful country, and our beautiful people. This series is based on teachings from Rav Yitzchak Ginsburg. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1680733047 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 08:35:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-24-without-the-appearance-of-holiness-it-wont-last-rav-shlomo-katz 00:51:28 Rav Shlomo Katz no As we find ourselves in one of the most thrilling, nerve-racking and redemptive moments in time, the need to already plan what the day after will look like in our spiritual lives. As we find ourselves in one of the most thrilling… As we find ourselves in one of the most thrilling, nerve-racking and redemptive moments in time, the need to already plan what the day after will look like in our spiritual lives. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1679075343 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 08:14:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-gift-and-test-of-the-shabbos-table-rav-shlomo-katz 00:46:45 Rav Shlomo Katz no What is it that we are actually trying to do when approaching the Shabbos table? What is it that we are actually trying to do when… What is it that we are actually trying to do when approaching the Shabbos table? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1678224708 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:49:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/a-generation-that-needs-more-than-the-siddur-and-tehilim-rav-shlomo-katz 00:50:12 Rav Shlomo Katz no Addressing a mission of sweet yidden who came from Stamford Connecticut, who just came from visiting Kfar Aza, Addressing a mission of sweet yidden who came fro… Addressing a mission of sweet yidden who came from Stamford Connecticut, who just came from visiting Kfar Aza, tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1678178658 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:23:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/essential-tools-for-todays-avodat-hanefesh-3-rav-shlomo-katz 01:08:53 Rav Shlomo Katz no What do I notice when mastering the deeper reason man was granted speech? Based on the teachings of R' Avraham Tzvi Kluger. What do I notice when mastering the deeper reason… What do I notice when mastering the deeper reason man was granted speech? Based on the teachings of R' Avraham Tzvi Kluger. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1677320175 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:47:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/waking-up-from-the-coma-part-12-reclaiming-the-term-nekama-rav-shlomo-katz 00:53:01 Rav Shlomo Katz no Our final session in this series. It all begins with standing up again. Our final session in this series. It all begins w… Our final session in this series. It all begins with standing up again. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1675545066 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:18:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/waking-up-from-the-coma-part-11-reclaiming-the-term-nekama-rav-shlomo-katz 00:58:26 Rav Shlomo Katz no The clear and present danger of mercy on the cruel The clear and present danger of mercy on the cruel The clear and present danger of mercy on the cruel tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1674849975 Sun, 26 Nov 2023 10:55:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/eric-clapton-and-dave-mathews-effect-on-the-jewish-soul-9-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:09:33 Rav Shlomo Katz no A 9 minute excerpt from this morning's class, regarding the trauma we are unaware of from allowing certain influences effect our precious souls A 9 minute excerpt from this morning's class, reg… A 9 minute excerpt from this morning's class, regarding the trauma we are unaware of from allowing certain influences effect our precious souls tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1674811650 Sun, 26 Nov 2023 08:45:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-23-healing-from-the-trauma-rav-shlomo-katz 00:58:42 Rav Shlomo Katz no In order to receive all that G-d wants to shower upon us, we have to become healthy, strong, vibrant and excited again. Thanks to Eric Clapton and Dave Mathews, we find new ways to heal from the trauma of Galut. In order to receive all that G-d wants to shower … In order to receive all that G-d wants to shower upon us, we have to become healthy, strong, vibrant and excited again. Thanks to Eric Clapton and Dave Mathews, we find new ways to heal from the trauma of Galut. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1673374485 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 08:15:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/a-bat-bas-ayin-shabbos-rav-shlomo-katz 00:40:06 Rav Shlomo Katz no On the yarzeit of Rebbe Avraham Dov of Avaritch, we learn about the greatest gift one receives when davening for it on Shabbos. On the yarzeit of Rebbe Avraham Dov of Avaritch, … On the yarzeit of Rebbe Avraham Dov of Avaritch, we learn about the greatest gift one receives when davening for it on Shabbos. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1672677153 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:15:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/essential-tools-for-todays-avodat-hanefesh-2-rav-shlomo-katz 00:53:08 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, we discover how the power of speech not only differentiates us from the animal kingdom, but gives us the keys to unlock ourselves from all types of situations that we find ourselves drowning in. Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger… Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, we discover how the power of speech not only differentiates us from the animal kingdom, but gives us the keys to unlock ourselves from all types of situations that we find ourselves drowning in. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1671669321 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:35:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/waking-up-from-the-coma-part-10-reclaiming-the-term-nekama-rav-shlomo-katz 00:56:10 Rav Shlomo Katz no Is there such a thing as Milchemet Nekama? A fascinating Maharal sheds a lot of light on the Rambam, with help from the Netziv, Rav Hershel Shachter shlit'a and Rav Shaul Yisraeli z'l Is there such a thing as Milchemet Nekama? A fasc… Is there such a thing as Milchemet Nekama? A fascinating Maharal sheds a lot of light on the Rambam, with help from the Netziv, Rav Hershel Shachter shlit'a and Rav Shaul Yisraeli z'l tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1671527805 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:05:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/a-gift-for-eliyahu-hanavi-rav-shlomo-katz 00:11:03 Rav Shlomo Katz no A ten minute heart pouring on the incredibly heart wrenching time we are in right now. A ten minute heart pouring on the incredibly hear… A ten minute heart pouring on the incredibly heart wrenching time we are in right now. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1670755125 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:03:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/auspicious-times-demand-auspicious-promises-3-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:03:31 Rav Shlomo Katz no A short story from the Chafetz Chaim, to give us strength with our own commitments during this time A short story from the Chafetz Chaim, to give us … A short story from the Chafetz Chaim, to give us strength with our own commitments during this time tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1669774110 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:48:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/waking-up-from-the-coma-part-9-reclaiming-the-term-nekama-rav-shlomo-katz 01:02:02 Rav Shlomo Katz no Should we continue to say Av Harachamim without understanding it? Should we continue to say Av Harachamim without u… Should we continue to say Av Harachamim without understanding it? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1669050459 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 08:20:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-22-the-phase-of-wellness-rav-shlomo-katz 00:51:26 Rav Shlomo Katz no To understand where we are in the current state of coming back home to Eretz Yisrael, we must look at the root of all redemptions, the process of getting the Egypt out of me once I left Egypt. To understand where we are in the current state o… To understand where we are in the current state of coming back home to Eretz Yisrael, we must look at the root of all redemptions, the process of getting the Egypt out of me once I left Egypt. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1667295135 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 08:06:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/take-me-out-of-where-i-am-right-now-rav-shlomo-katz 00:38:53 Rav Shlomo Katz no In the tefila Ribon Kol Ha'olamim, said between Shalom Aleichem and Eishet Chayil, there is a prayer that speaks of something crucial, which we can all relate to. In the tefila Ribon Kol Ha'olamim, said between S… In the tefila Ribon Kol Ha'olamim, said between Shalom Aleichem and Eishet Chayil, there is a prayer that speaks of something crucial, which we can all relate to. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1665402438 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:16:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/waking-up-from-the-coma-part-8-reclaiming-the-term-nekama-rav-shlomo-katz 00:55:09 Rav Shlomo Katz no Is this war about Amalek? Is this war about Amalek? Is this war about Amalek? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1664545206 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:33:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/a-segula-for-rosh-chodesh-kislev-2-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:02:32 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on R' Chaim Palagi ztz'l, a short thought on the power of Rosh Chodesh Kislev Based on R' Chaim Palagi ztz'l, a short thought o… Based on R' Chaim Palagi ztz'l, a short thought on the power of Rosh Chodesh Kislev tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1664504406 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:14:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/hallel-rosh-chodesh-kiselv-shirat-david 00:28:06 Rav Shlomo Katz no Hallel Rosh Chodesh Kiselv @ Shirat David November, 2023 Hallel Rosh Chodesh Kiselv @ Shirat David Novembe… Hallel Rosh Chodesh Kiselv @ Shirat David November, 2023 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1663633338 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:32:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/waking-up-from-the-coma-part-7-reclaiming-the-term-nekama-rav-shlomo-katz 00:49:41 Rav Shlomo Katz no The aftermath of Shimon and Levi's role in Am Yisrael forces us to get uncomfortable. The aftermath of Shimon and Levi's role in Am Yis… The aftermath of Shimon and Levi's role in Am Yisrael forces us to get uncomfortable. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1663545912 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:55:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-21-has-the-2nd-stage-of-redemption-begun-rav-shlomo-katz 00:55:12 Rav Shlomo Katz no As we are hopefully entering the 2nd era of redemption, what type of clarity will we be experiencing? As we are hopefully entering the 2nd era of redem… As we are hopefully entering the 2nd era of redemption, what type of clarity will we be experiencing? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1661527791 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:18:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/shabbat-shalom-vs-good-shabbos-rav-shlomo-katz 00:44:53 Rav Shlomo Katz no Why is Shabbat Shalom the key blessing for the day of rest? Based on the teachings of R' Ya'akov Meir Shechter shlit'a. Why is Shabbat Shalom the key blessing for the da… Why is Shabbat Shalom the key blessing for the day of rest? Based on the teachings of R' Ya'akov Meir Shechter shlit'a. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1660504989 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:25:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/essential-tools-for-todays-avodat-hanefesh-1-rav-shlomo-katz 00:48:22 Rav Shlomo Katz no There are moments in life when I don't consciously choose to be absorbed with life's events. Whether it being a painful or blissful situation. This is where we are now. But the real work begins when I discover the tools that enable me to not be consumed and controlled by my emotions which emanate from either a painful or mundane circumstance. Based on Rav Kluger's קרבי אל נפשי. There are moments in life when I don't consciousl… There are moments in life when I don't consciously choose to be absorbed with life's events. Whether it being a painful or blissful situation. This is where we are now. But the real work begins when I discover the tools that enable me to not be consumed and controlled by my emotions which emanate from either a painful or mundane circumstance. Based on Rav Kluger's קרבי אל נפשי. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1659449835 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:18:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/waking-up-from-the-coma-part-6-reclaiming-the-term-nekama-rav-shlomo-katz 00:43:57 Rav Shlomo Katz no The Danger of Improper Revenge The Danger of Improper Revenge The Danger of Improper Revenge tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1657819203 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:08:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/waking-up-from-the-coma-part-5-reclaiming-the-term-nekama-rav-shlomo-katz 00:59:53 Rav Shlomo Katz no What do we know about Shimshon Hagibor, Shimon & Levi, You & I? What do we know about Shimshon Hagibor, Shimon & … What do we know about Shimshon Hagibor, Shimon & Levi, You & I? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1657153290 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 08:13:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-20-do-you-think-1967-was-a-revealed-miracle-rav-shlomo-katz 00:55:45 Rav Shlomo Katz no The time has come for us to define everything from scratch. When we say 'everything', it also includes all the good feeling moments we have felt until now. Not simple, but so worthwhile. Lema'an Shmo B'ahava The time has come for us to define everything fro… The time has come for us to define everything from scratch. When we say 'everything', it also includes all the good feeling moments we have felt until now. Not simple, but so worthwhile. Lema'an Shmo B'ahava tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1655715237 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 08:12:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/vayera-what-is-a-revelation-rav-shlomo-katz 00:41:44 Rav Shlomo Katz no What is this war all about? Going into the deepest depths of the first few words of the parsha, based on the teachings of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach z'l. What is this war all about? Going into the deepes… What is this war all about? Going into the deepest depths of the first few words of the parsha, based on the teachings of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach z'l. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1654810998 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:26:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-spiritual-work-of-now-rav-shlomo-katz 00:56:34 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, let's look at what we can't afford to turn our eyes away from. Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger… Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, let's look at what we can't afford to turn our eyes away from. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1653245289 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:12:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/one-drop-of-water-3-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:03:17 Rav Shlomo Katz no a short moment of strength, based on the parsha, based on a teaching from R' Shlomo Carlebach z'l, on his 29th yarzeit a short moment of strength, based on the parsha, … a short moment of strength, based on the parsha, based on a teaching from R' Shlomo Carlebach z'l, on his 29th yarzeit tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1652488956 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:47:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/a-defining-moment-in-new-york-4-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:04:07 Rav Shlomo Katz no Another defining moment, in the life of a Shul Rabbi in New York. Another defining moment, in the life of a Shul Ra… Another defining moment, in the life of a Shul Rabbi in New York. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1652487228 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:43:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/waking-up-from-the-coma-part-4-reclaiming-the-term-nekama-rav-shlomo-katz 00:44:21 Rav Shlomo Katz no Every detail that is shared with us about Pinchas' actions, explain to us much more than we were taught. Ibn Ezra, Ramban and Sforno shed a lot of light on what the Torah doesn't mention. Every detail that is shared with us about Pinchas… Every detail that is shared with us about Pinchas' actions, explain to us much more than we were taught. Ibn Ezra, Ramban and Sforno shed a lot of light on what the Torah doesn't mention. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1651845531 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 09:31:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/should-the-army-be-called-the-idf-4-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:04:31 Rav Shlomo Katz no An important observation. If you are only in a state of defense, what gets overlooked? An important observation. If you are only in a st… An important observation. If you are only in a state of defense, what gets overlooked? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1651829625 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 08:42:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/kumi-ori-19-they-didnt-tell-us-this-before-making-aliya-rav-shlomo-katz 00:53:01 Rav Shlomo Katz no A key piece of our victory will be the ability to stay focused, and not get confused. As I was thinking about what our learning should be like this week, week #4 of Milchemet Amalek, I was reminded that the learning we were doing before this all began is exactly where I would like us to pick up from. A key piece of our victory will be the ability to… A key piece of our victory will be the ability to stay focused, and not get confused. As I was thinking about what our learning should be like this week, week #4 of Milchemet Amalek, I was reminded that the learning we were doing before this all began is exactly where I would like us to pick up from. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1650487221 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:02:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-ingathering-of-jews-and-israelis-rav-shlomo-katz 00:40:35 Rav Shlomo Katz no When Jewish Blood is Abused, Unity Comes Out of Hiding Based on Rav Ya'akov Moshe Charlap z'l מי מרום -מעייני הישועה. עמוד קנא When Jewish Blood is Abused, Unity Comes Out of H… When Jewish Blood is Abused, Unity Comes Out of Hiding Based on Rav Ya'akov Moshe Charlap z'l מי מרום -מעייני הישועה. עמוד קנא tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1649584752 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 07:42:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/avoda-ivrit-jewish-labour-4-9-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:11:22 Rav Shlomo Katz no Root Work Within The System Root Work Within The System Root Work Within The System tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1649581698 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 07:34:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/the-cost-of-living-in-the-palace-of-the-king-rav-shlomo-katz 00:53:56 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on a letter, written by the Slonimer Rebbe in 1984, we tune in deeply to the consciousness and awareness of living in Eretz Yisrael. Not just at these times, but especially during these times. Based on a letter, written by the Slonimer Rebbe … Based on a letter, written by the Slonimer Rebbe in 1984, we tune in deeply to the consciousness and awareness of living in Eretz Yisrael. Not just at these times, but especially during these times. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1648843482 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:29:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/avoda-ivrit-jewish-labour-3-8-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:08:25 Rav Shlomo Katz no Avoda Ivrit and the halachic response from Rav Kook, Rav Yisraeli, and Rav Uziel. Avoda Ivrit and the halachic response from Rav Ko… Avoda Ivrit and the halachic response from Rav Kook, Rav Yisraeli, and Rav Uziel. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1648842189 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:26:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/waking-up-from-the-coma-part-3-reclaiming-the-term-nekama-rav-shlomo-katz 00:53:35 Rav Shlomo Katz no What happens to those who allow Chilul Hashem to take place? What happens to those who don't? What happens to those who allow Chilul Hashem to … What happens to those who allow Chilul Hashem to take place? What happens to those who don't? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1647347211 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:51:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/avoda-ivrit-jewish-labour-2-9-minutes-rav-shlomo-katz 00:06:55 Rav Shlomo Katz no Some of the halachot regarding hiring Jewish Labour. Some of the halachot regarding hiring Jewish Labo… Some of the halachot regarding hiring Jewish Labour. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1647343609 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:43:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/waking-up-from-the-coma-part-2-reclaiming-the-term-nekama-rav-shlomo-katz 01:01:36 Rav Shlomo Katz no A person's own desire to act in vengeance is forbidden, but it is also forbidden to ignore the desecration done to G-d's name, when the Jewish people are being murdered. What is the balance? From the teachings of Rav Meir Kahane z'l hy'd A person's own desire to act in vengeance is forb… A person's own desire to act in vengeance is forbidden, but it is also forbidden to ignore the desecration done to G-d's name, when the Jewish people are being murdered. What is the balance? From the teachings of Rav Meir Kahane z'l hy'd tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1646568345 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 08:29:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/avoda-ivrit-jewish-labour-1-rav-shlomo-katz 00:06:09 Rav Shlomo Katz no An intro to the laws pertaining to hiring, buying and selling to family first. An intro to the laws pertaining to hiring, buying… An intro to the laws pertaining to hiring, buying and selling to family first. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1646552424 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 07:28:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz/who-is-running-the-show-rav-shlomo-katz 00:59:23 Rav Shlomo Katz no Based on words from the Slonimer Rebbe in November of 1984, there is an invitation for each of us. It's an invite to ask a question Avraham Avinu began asking, and is leaving it to us to continue asking. Based on words from the Slonimer Rebbe in Novembe… Based on words from the Slonimer Rebbe in November of 1984, there is an invitation for each of us. It's an invite to ask a question Avraham Avinu began asking, and is leaving it to us to continue asking.