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Rebbe Nachman's Tikkun HaClali: An Introduction
Rebbe Nachman's Tikkun HaClali: An Introduction
For most of the past year, I’ve begun our newsletter with some thoughts on the weekly parsha, or Torah reading. For the next ten weeks, I am going to try something a little different - I hope it will be nourishing for everyone involved.
Rebbe Nachman of Bratslav, one of the Hassidic masters to whom I regularly turn, taught that ten psalms - 16, 32, 41, 42, 59, 77, 90, 105, 137, 150 - comprised a תקון הכללי/Tikkun HaClali or General Remedy. He writes “There are places so narrow that no remedy has the power to penetrate them except through the Tikkun HaClali, which brings healing into even the narrowest places.”
So for the next ten weeks, I hope to look at each of these ten psalms and see what healing they can bring those who suffer in narrow places. When Jews pray for healing, we generally pray for רפואת הנפש ורפואת הגוף/healing of body and a healing of soul. While there is the healing of body that everyone who is sick hopes for, I leave that in the capable hands of doctors and nurses. They will, I’m sure, turn to books and research that help them do their healing work as fully as possible.
As for the healing of soul, I turn to the tradition of Torah in the hope that it will help souls in pain find presence and comfort, beauty and even grace on days when that feels far afield.
For those who are interested, I invite you to join me in learning these Psalms and discussing them online or in person. If you own a Tanach, you can find them there; if you prefer your Torah digitally, you can find them here. I look forward to learning with you - and may our learning help bring healing to those who are looking for it.
Sat, April 1 2023
10 Nisan 5783
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Saturday ,
AprApril 1 , 2023Saturday Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Apr 1st 9:30a to 12:00p
Please join us for a Shabbat morning service and Torah reading led by Zachary Bernstein, a student at the Jewish Theological Seminary who will be serving as our Hazzan for the Days of Awe -
Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023CANCELED Leading a Service with Zachary Bernstein
Sunday, Apr 2nd 9:30a to 10:30a
CANCELED -
Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023Masa Jewish Journeys: K-6th Grade
Sunday, Apr 2nd 9:30a to 12:00p
Masa will be filled with Joyful Jewish experiences, including song, dance, art, food, field trips, and more! We will proudly offer the Shalom Learning program, which includes a Values Curriculum and a Hebrew Curriculum. The values-based curriculum explores various Jewish values and their relevance in our everyday lives. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 5 , 2023Morning Minyan at BHA and on Zoom
Wednesday, Apr 5th 8:45a to 10:00a
Whether you have been davvening with tallis and tefillin for years or you don’t know how to say those words you just read, come and be part of this most intimate of Jewish liturgical moments! BHA Members will lead services at BHA and on Zoom -
Friday ,
AprApril 7 , 2023Kabbalat Shabbat at BHA
Friday, Apr 7th 7:00p to 8:00p
Please join us for the of lighting the Shabbat candles followed by Kabbalat Shabbat services. We will not be having a potluck dinner this week.