Breslov Bridge
Tu B'Shevat/Yisro 5782
Today's Live Likutey Moharan Shiur - Sunday, the 14th of Shevat (Jan. 16th) - begins at 4:30 pm ISRAEL, 9:30 am EST. Speaker: Rabbi Nasan Maimon.
DAILY LIKUTEY HALAKHOS SHIUR this week at 8:05 am Israel, 1:05 am EST. Speaker: R' Nasan Maimon. To register, contact Yossi@BreslovTorah.com. (Note: shiur begins at 8:15 am on Rosh Chodesh.)
Tu B'Shevat/Sippurei Ma'asiyos - The Mystical Tree of World Peace (Video, 4:36)
In his Tale of the Seven Beggars, Rebbe Nachman describes a tree near which all creatures are in harmony. It its shade, even natural enemies are at peace with one another. Its three roots are אמונה (faith), יראה (fear/respect), and עניוות (humility). The trunk of the tree is אמת (truth). These four attributes correspond to Avraham Avinu, Yitzchak Avinu, Moshe Rabbeinu, and Yaakov Avinu, respectively. When a person works to develop these four character traits in himself, he strengthens them in others and contributes to world peace. Speaker: Rabbi Nasan Maimon.
The following shiur is dedicated l'iluy nishmas Rabbi Aryeh Moshe Eliyahu ben Shmuel Kaplan z"l (photo above), and Sarah bas Shmuel Hamburg a"h, whose yahrzeits are on the 14th of Shevat.
The Seven Species of Eretz Yisrael require special priority during a meal. It's important which blessing is made first because there are different levels of souls in different foods. Showing respect to a soul helps elevate it.

Although students of Rebbe Nachman don't make a "seder" on Tu B'Shevat, it's customary in the Breslov community to enjoy festive meals including washing for bread, serving at least one or two of the Seven Species, and saying the she'hechiyanu blessing on a new fruit.

Text: Likutey Halakhos, Orach Chaim 2, Birkhas HaPeyros 3, Para. 3. Speaker: Rabbi Nasan Maimon. 03:33 - Tu B'Shevat customs in Breslov.
Breslov Basics 19 - Hashem Can Forgive, No Matter What (Captions, 4:06)
King Chezkiyahu's son Menashe did so many evil things during his reign that the angels blocked his repentance. So to accept Menashe's plea for forgiveness, Hashem carved a tunnel bypassing all the courts of heaven. This is an encouragement to any sincere person that the path of return is always open. Based on 2 Melachim 21 and 2 Divrei HaYomim 33:13. Speaker: Rabbi Zvi Aryeh Rosenfeld z”l.
Yisro - Joy - A Crowning Achievement (Video, 3:25)
Simcha maintains the sovereignty we received at Matan Torah. Based on Likutey Halakhos, Yoreh Deah, Hilkhos Milah 5, Paragraph 26, and Sichos HaRan 123. Speaker: Rabbi Nasan Maimon.
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