Likutei Moharan 2:1 - The Sword of Moshiach

Where does the soul of Moshiach come from? What is the source of Moshiach's power? Will he really be able to triumph over the whole world? How? Today's lesson answers this and other important questions...

The King’s in the Pub

A bloke in the back was drinking his beer. One of the patrons in the pub hushed up the party: "The king's in the pub!" His mates thought that he was daft... This is an encouraging parable about life's difficulties.

Likutei Moharan 1:6 - Rogue Wave

The Gemara speaks cryptically about a majestic wave in the ocean with a white fringe of fire at its crest. Rebbe Nachman warns that the wave, which appears to be so beautiful, is none other than a killer rogue wave, the evil inclination in disguise. The white fire at its crest is a lethal dark-side angel. Today, we learn how to fend off the danger.

The Life of a Leaf

This is a parable about our true source of vitality. A leaf thought that the other creatures who had no connection to the tree had a better life than she did. She wanted to be free and to fly in the wind. She decided to sever herself from the tree. Here's what happened:

Likutei Moharan 1:3 - The Sun, the Moon and Divine Wisdom

The light of inherent Divine wisdom is so dazzling bright and intense that it requires preparing a suitable vessel to merit it. Rebbe Nachman teaches how. 

Likutei Moharan 1:2 - Connecting to the Wisdom

The Almighty instilled in every creation its own unique inherent wisdom. This wisdom is the Divine illumination within that creation, which gives it its vitality and enables it to fulfill its potential and function on earth. Humans are no exception. To know yourself or anything else, you must connect to the inherent wisdom. Rebbe Nachman teaches how.

The New Likutei Moharan Podcast

Torch and Emuna Beams are delighted to invite you to a brand new and stimulating podcast on "Likutei Moharan", the classic teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslev. Beginning Thursday, June 1, 2023, the podcast will be broadcast live on Torch Podcasts at Torchzoom.com at 10 PM Israel, 8 PM London, 3 PM NYC, 2PM Chicago and 12 noon LA. The replay will appear on the Emuna Beams Podcast at www.emunabeams.com - looking forward to seeing you!

Where’s Moshiach?

The twelfth of our Thirteen Principles of Emuna requires us all to eagerly anticipate Moshiach. I don't think that there's anyone, religious or not, who doesn't want Moshiach, so where is he? Let's find out.

You’re Never Alone

The photo you see are not fireworks; they're the recent missile attacks on the south of Israel where I live. Here's what I was thinking during the barrage this past Shabbat, These are the three words that we must engrave on our hearts, for they will always rescue us in times of trouble. You're never alone.

Ticket to First Class

A chassidic parable teaches us that we don't have to live a third-class life when there are available upgrades for everyone.

Dirty Old Men

The old wagon-master was lamenting the broken-down inn that no longer stood, while bitter-sweetly reminiscing about what he used to do there in his youth, but can no longer do in his old age. What was Rebbe Nachman conveying in this seemingly lewd parable?

The True Leader: Parshas Shmos

Moses sacrificed career and comfort to fight tyranny. He exposed himself to danger when he came to the rescue of a poor slave in distress. This week's Torah portion shows us the selflessness of a true leader who cares about every single human being. A poignant story about the great Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov shows how our true leaders follow in the footsteps of Moses.