"If being connected to God makes you a person who still has the glee to jump in a puddle—that’s the kind of religion I want."

In this deeply moving shiur, Rav Lebisih Hundert explores a mysterious passage in the Gemara: Why does the tradition record Mordechai passing through a simple puddle on his way to save the Jewish people?

Drawing from the radical teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov and a classic Rav Shlomo Carlebach story from the streets of Montreal, Rav Lebisih challenges us to move beyond "status religion" and embrace the "pre-verbal" joy of a soul in motion.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The Puddle and the Prophet: Why small, messy acts done for Heaven are more momentous than "heroic" gestures.

• Purim vs. Pesach: Understanding Rebbe Nachman’s teaching that Purim—not Pesach—is the true root of every beginning.

• The Smell of Torah: Why Mordechai is associated with Myrrh (fragrance) and how our "scent" for the Divine is more accurate than our sight.

• From Status to Soul: How to break the "idolatry" of spiritual hierarchy and find the holiness in dancing and simple faith.

Whether you are navigating the heavy days of Yom HaZikaron or looking for the spiritual "reset button" of Purim, this talk offers a map for finding the Shekhinah in the most unexpected places.

Recorded at Yeshivat Simchat Shlomo, Nachlaot, Jerusalem.

• Host: Rav Lebisih Hundert

• Themes: Purim, Rebbe Nachman, Rav Shlomo Carlebach, Sefirat HaOmer.

Why do we go from the highest high of Pesach straight into 49 days of intense counting?

In this installment of the Inner Dimensions series, Rav Lebisih Hundert (Yeshivat Simchat Shlomo, Jerusalem) dives into the profound teachings of Rav Shlomo Carlebach to uncover the Kabbalistic machinery behind the spring holidays.

In this episode, we explore:

• Vitamin M: Why Matzah is "unfiltered light" (Or Ein Sof) that enters the body beyond the reach of the intellectual mind.

• The Art of Tzimtzum: How the act of "contraction" is actually the highest form of love—making space for a friend, a partner, or the Divine.

• Making Vessels: Why Sefirat HaOmer is the 49-day process of building the "vessels" of character (Middos) to catch the infinite light we received at the Seder table.

• The Vorker & The Amshinov: Deep Chassidic stories about balancing strictness with love and finding the holiness within every number.

Whether you're deep in the Omer count or looking to understand the "pre-verbal" power of Torah, this shiur offers a map for turning spiritual inspiration into a stable, lived reality.

Recorded at Yeshivat Simchat Shlomo, Nachlaot, Yerushalayim.

• Host: Rav Lebisih Hundert

• Topic: Sefirat HaOmer / Pesach / Kabbalah

• Series: The Teachings of Rav Shlomo Carlebach

Are you stuck in a "spiritual teenage wasteland"? In this episode, Rav Lebish Hundert (Yeshivat Simchat Shlomo) unpacks the profound psychological layers of Sefirat HaOmer. This isn't just a countdown to Shavuot; it’s a 49-day process of healing the core wounds of our childhood and teenage selves to achieve true maturity (Gadlut).

Rav Lebish explains the Arizal’s hidden structure of the Omer:

• The 4 Types of Consciousness: Navigating the stages of human growth.

• Redeeming the "Lost Princess": How to bring wonder and curiosity back into your adult life.

• The "Yes" to Physicality: Why counting numbers is a sacred act of embracing our embodied reality.

Come enter Pesach feeling connecting, present, and aligned.

#jewishlearning #passover #pesach #torah

"The most painful thing in the world is to be on the outside."

Rav Lebish Hundert explores a radical perspective on Passover cleaning: it isn't about the dust, it's about the "Mashu"—that tiny, almost invisible mental block that keeps us from connecting to Hashem and those we love.

In this episode, we learn:

• Why jealousy is a "spiritual mistake" based on a lack of self-knowledge.

• How to stop blaming the world and start taking ownership of your own "inner house."

good shabbos!

In this profound episode, Rav Leibish Hundert dives into the core of Hisbodedus (Jewish meditation/secluded prayer), focusing on the concept of Ne’emanus v’Hismasrus Muchletus—Total Loyalty and Self-Surrender.

Drawing from the teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov and the Sefer Hishtapchus HaNefesh, Rav Leibish explores why true spiritual connection requires us to leave "not even a hair’s breadth" of our lives hidden from the Creator.

Highlights of this session include:

• The Spiritual Filibuster: How pouring your heart out to Hashem can "talk His ear off," potentially halting negative decrees and focusing Divine energy entirely on your needs.

• The "Locked Room" Metaphor: Why keeping even one small part of your life (business, embarrassments, or self-reliance) separate from God prevents a truly "open" relationship.

• Chametz of the Heart: Recorded in the shadow of Pesach, Rav Leibish likens our hidden secrets and areas of false independence to chametz—the leaven that must be scrubbed away to achieve a clean heart.

• From "Baby Food" to Maturity: Understanding the stages of spiritual growth, from total dependency on Hashem (receiving) to active, creative contribution (giving).

• A Moment of Reality: Mid-way through the shiur, an air raid siren (azaka) forces the group into a safe room, providing a raw, real-time example of "running to the Source" under pressure.

Join Rav Leibish for a transformative discussion on how to stop "fooling ourselves" and start relating to Hashem with the absolute transparency of a true friend.

Why does the Mishnah call the night of the search for chametz (leavened bread) "light"?

In this episode of the Shlomo Carlebach Series, Rav Leibish explores the profound spiritual preparation for Passover. Drawing on the wisdom of the Mei HaShiloach and Rav Shlomo’s soul-stirring insights, we learn that the physical act of cleaning for Pesach is a "vessel" for a much greater heavenly gift: true freedom.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The Gift of Freedom: Why real freedom isn't something we create, but a gift from Heaven that no one can take away.

• Knowing Your Root: How the "Light of the 14th" helps us recognize our unique place in God's heart.

• The "Two-Feet" Analogy: Why we can only truly search for our flaws (chametz) once we realize our immense potential and greatness.

• The Power of Connection: Insights into how our simple actions—like saying "Good Morning" to a child or straightening a Kippah—vibrate through the highest heavens.

Whether you are preparing for your Seder or searching for deeper self-awareness, this teaching offers a roadmap to finding your spiritual home and the light within.

Good shabbos!

#jewish learning #torah #jewishholidays #purim

Restoration isn’t about becoming someone new — it’s about returning to who you already are.

In this installment of the Meshiv Nafshi series, we explore what it means to rebuild after distance, confusion, or spiritual fatigue. How do we reconnect? How do we come back without shame? And what does real teshuvah look like in daily life?

A grounded, practical teaching on renewal and inner alignment.

Recorded on Feb 19, 2026.