Rabbi Lauren Tuchman

Tag: hasidism

  • Reflections on the Spiritual Practice of Hitbodedut

    This reflection was written in 5777/2017. Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, Section 25 of Likutey Moharan on Hitbodedut A person should set aside a set time daily to speak with God freely in their vernacular, instructs Rabbi Nachman of Breslov to his students and disciples. This daily practice, an addition to…

  • Divrei HaTefillah: Baal Shem Tov, selection from section Peh Chet of Amud HaTefillah

    This was written in 5777 and is intended for use as a kavvannah or meditation before Pesukei Dezimra, verses of praise, on a Shabbat or chag morning. Before we begin our davening this morning with Pesukei DeZimra or psalms of praise, I want to offer a brief kavannah or intention…