Hitbodedut (Hebrew: התבודדות) refers to an unstructured, spontaneous and individualized form of prayer and meditation taught by Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. The goal of hitbodedut is to establish a close, personal relationship with God and a clearer understanding of one’s personal motives and goals. Reb Nachman of Breslov, a great-grandson of the Baal Shem Tov and founder of Breslover Chasidut, breathed new life into Judaism by combining the mystical elements of Chasidut with in-depth Torah scholarship. In addition to regular (prayer) davening from the Siddur, Reb Nachman frequently recited extemporaneous prayers. In fact, he taught his Chasidim (his followers) that they should spend at least one hour alone each day, talking aloud to God in his or her own words, as if “talking to a good friend.” This practice was to be in addition to the prayers of the Siddur. Breslover Chasidim still follow this practice today, which is known as hitbodedut (literally, “to make oneself be in solitude”). Rebbe Nachman taught that the best place to do hitbodedut was in a field or forest, among the natural works of HaShem’s creation. The hours spent in secluded prayer, according to Reb Nachman, were one of the primary ways to build a relationship with God. Hitbodedut is performed in one’s mother tongue, in contrast to most other Jewish prayers that are recited in Hebrew. Rebbe Nachman did not intend for...
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(Shaar HaYichud, the Holy Rabbi Dov Ber of Lubavitch) “Nonetheless, to bring these emotions out into revelation in a separate matter, such as to shed light upon a certain case according to this concept and reasoning, and to [actually] cause the judgment on this matter to lean either to kindness or sternness, specifically requires a man of Tv ...
When you pray, do not use a lot of meaningless words, as the pagans do, who think that their gods will hear them because their prayers are long. Do not be like them. Your Father already knows what you need before you ask him. Mattityahu / Matthew 6:5-15 (TEV) God created you and so he wants you to be the real you. By being authentic when you speak ...
(Bereshit/Genesis 37:19-24) “And they said to one another, “Look! That dreamer is coming! So now let’s come and go kill him, and throw him into one of the pits; and we will say, ‘a wild beast devoured him.’ Then we shall see what will become of his dreams.” Reuben heard, and rescued him from their hand; he said, ...
Following the steps of our Rabbi, Maran Rabbeinu Melech HaMashiach. Praying like our Master. Mark.1: 35. And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he (Maran Yeshua) went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. As believers it’s imperative that we follow the example of our Rabbi, Maran Yeshua the Messiah who l ...
"If the essence of proper hitbodedut is seeking what HaShem wants from us, then improper hitbodedut is the opposite, when one fails to seek HaShem's Will during his hitbodedut. Rather, he prays to HaShem to fulfill his own physical and spiritual desires, and this is contrary to HaShem's Will. He actually asks HaShem to help them do what is co ...
¿Cuál es devoción que se cumple con el corazón? ¡La plegaria! Taanit 2a התבודדות En la estructura de las Diez Sefirot, Jesed (Bondad) hacia la derecha y Guevurá (Juicios) hacia la izquierda, vienen inmediatamente después de Biná . Biná, di ...
Imagine having a child, with demonic possession so strong he is mentally incapable of taking care of himself, or imagine what it is for parents to see their child constantly trying to commit suicide. Would you have hope? One man in Mark chapter 9 had such a child, one who from his adolescence could not control himself and often was saved from the ...
Time to be still and reflect after the seders while we are in the middle of Pesach after the Seders and before Shabbat. Where has the Most High met you and brought you out of your Mitzrayim / Egypt this year? When we tell the stories we are telling our story, to ourselves, and to our loved ones. The story reinforces who we are, whose we are, and i ...
Recientemente hable con una amiga que estaba atravesando una difícil situación. Le pregunté si lo había discutido con El Eterno. Ella me miró intrigada y confundida, "No exactamente... es decir, no directamente". De alguna manera no le parecía apropiado molestar a al Eterno con la trivialidad de ...
Prayer can take on multiple forms. In the life and teachings of our Holy Rabbi, Maran Yeshua Melech HaMashiach we find diverse examples. He spoke of a man who found forgiveness while praying standing in the temple. His students prayed communally in “the upper room.” Melech HaMashiach himself never passed up an opportunity to pronounce ...
Chag Sameach Pesach, Happy Passover to All. This is a wonderful week to reflect on the freedoms HaShem has brought into our lives. It also is a period to focus on what pleases the Holy One, Blessed be He. When the intermediate days include a Shabbat the reading is Shemot or Exodus 33:12 – 34:35. The portion begins with Moshe pleading with th ...
We have the culmination of the Mishkan (Taberncle)creation and beginning of use, doubled with the beginning Aaron and his sons being set aside as high priests occurring this week in the portion Shemini. Aaron loses two of his sons to the Most High's fire and HaShem gives us the kosher dietary laws, kashrut. This parsha has quite the storyline to f ...
This week’s portion is Vayikra, Parasha Tzav, Leviticus 6:1 – 8:36. It is a continuation of Moshe speaking about the offering and korbanot (badly translated as sacrifices). Tzav also tells of how Moshe was instructed to set apart Aaron and his sons in the sanctuary for HaShem’s service. The people learned the ways of the Sanctuar ...
Hitbodedut (en hebreo: התבודדות) se refiere a una forma no estructurada, espontánea e individualizada de la oración y la meditación enseñada por Rabi Najman de Breslev. El objetivo de Hitbodedut es establecer una estrecha relación personal con El Eterno y una compre ...
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