The end of the sefer Bnei Machshava Tova
Rav Shlomo Katz explores the Piasetzner Rebbe's profound guidance for how we should view and honor each other within our sacred chabura. The Rebbe emphasizes that anyone who has committed to the path of spiritual growth must be recognized as truly precious—a ben aliyah, worthy of respect, appreciation, and genuine admiration. Rav Shlomo gently yet firmly reminds us that there’s no room for judgment or superficial hierarchy when souls gather with holy intent. If you ever wonder whether we're delusional dreamers, the Rebbe's words challenge us to see the true beauty in a chevra that has chosen to live for something deeper.
Rav Shlomo Katz, through the words of The Piaseczner Rebbe, illuminates the delicate balance between making necessary efforts (hishtadlut) and fully trusting Hashem (bitachon). He gently warns us of the spiritual dangers that come from letting anxiety over parnasa dominate our consciousness, urging us to bravely reclaim our inner peace and remember what our souls truly need to flourish.
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D
Efrat, Israel
The Rebbe's guidelines for how the Chabura comes together.
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
What happens to someone who signs up for the chabura?
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
The sign-up sheet that the Piasetzna Chabura would sign.
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
In this short piece, we see how much the Rebbe believed in the inherent kedusha of every single yid.
The secret of utilizing the preciousness of time, according to the Aish Kodesh.
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
Rav Shlomo Katz, through the teachings of The Piaseczner Rebbe, lovingly urges us to treasure our days and hours, warning that the casual wasting of time is akin to losing a precious piece of our very life force. Through the fire of learning Torah and mindful living, we shield ourselves from spiritual emptiness and negativity, transforming each moment into a vessel for holiness.
A healthy diet of learning, as prescribed by Reb Klonymus Kalman Shapira HY'D, the Aish Kodesh
The Piasetzner Rebbe's teaching on the beauty, depth, and necessity of consistency in one's life.
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
Can anger ever be fully uprooted, or does its seed hide deeper within us than we realize?
In this penetrating teaching from Bnei Machshava Tova, Rav Shlomo Katz leads us into the profound root-work prescribed by the Piaseczner Rebbe. Anger, he explains, is rarely what it seems—it’s often just a symptom, masking deeper spiritual blemishes like arrogance or insecurity. The Rebbe urges us to bravely enter our inner landscape, to identify not only our triggers but also the hidden forces behind them.
Through mindful self-awareness and holy “tricks” to outsmart our impulses, Rav Shlomo shows us the path toward genuine healing. Instead of battling anger at its surface, we begin the deeper journey—one that transforms us from within, realigning our souls with their Source.
Ever feel like you have completely separated yourself from the camp of Shechina?
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
When was the last time Pesukei Dezimra revealed to you who you truly are?
Rav Shlomo Katz guides us deep beneath the surface of our morning prayers. Far beyond simply reciting Psalms, Pesukei Dezimra offers us an opportunity to awaken from spiritual slumber, to recognize our true role as orchestrators of creation's song to Hashem. With practical insights and heartfelt encouragement, Rav Shlomo reveals how conscious intention and mindful engagement during prayer can draw our souls out from hiding, bringing us face-to-face with the depth of our purpose and identity.
Now that we have concluded the learning of the actual book, how does one go back and learn this Sefer?
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D
Efrat, Israel
The Piasetzner Rebbe's instructions on how to listen to yourself and identify crucial signs on the way.
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
Do you strive to do holy acts, or are you becoming a holy person?
Based on the teachings of Reb Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro HY'D Efrat, Israel
Can a spiritual high sparked by music or chemicals truly transform us, or is it just another fleeting illusion? How do we know when an experience is authentically real and rooted in emes?
In this Bnei Machshava Tova teaching, Rav Shlomo Katz contrasts the electrifying highs of a Matti Caspi concert in Tel Aviv with the Piaseczner Rebbe’s wisdom on spiritual discernment. He guides us toward a gentle but honest self-evaluation—not to diminish our joyful experiences, but to deepen them. True emunah isn't measured by how high we soar, but by whether our highest moments genuinely elevate our everyday lives, from how we speak at our Shabbos table to how we conduct our hearts.