Even Shlomo - Rav Shlomo Carlebach zt"l on the Weekly Parsha

In Parshat Lech Lecha, Avraham Avinu begins the journey that defines what it means to be a Jew, and asks the question that still echoes through every generation: “במה אדע כי אירשנה” — “Hashem, how will I know that this Land is truly ours?”Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore Reb Shlomo Carlebach’s teachings on the Even Shlomo, uncovering why Eretz Yisrael is the deepest and most complicated question in the world. Through the words of the Aish Kodesh, the Izhbitzer, and Reb Shlomo, we learn that the promise of the Land is not a guarantee — it’s a relationship. A relationship that can only survive when it rises מעל הבחירה — beyond choice. A connection that demands not just faith in Hashem, but a longing to hear directly from Him.Takeaways: – The bond with the land of Israel mirrors the bond with Hashem — it only lasts when it’s beyond choice. – The hardest questions in faith aren’t a lack of belief; they’re part of how we stay in the conversation. – Our generation’s holy chutzpah — to want to hear directly from Hashem — is itself a sign of Geulah. – The question “Why is Eretz Yisrael so complicated?” isn’t a doubt — it’s a calling.----------For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.comJoin Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t

In one of the most hidden episodes of the Torah, Parshat Balak reveals a dimension of Hashem’s love that we never even knew was happening. Am Yisrael was entirely unaware while curses were being transformed into blessings, because Hashem simply refused to hear anything negative about His people.Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David take us deep into the teachings of the Izhbitzer and Chazal, showing how the story of Bilam, the story of Iyov, and the Five Books of the Torah form a complete spiritual picture: what we feel when Hashem seems absent, and what Hashem feels when we seem absent. The answer? He’s always thinking about us.A perfect entry into the Three Weeks with clarity and compassion.

What happens when the well of connection dries up?Join Rav Shlomo Katz and the Chevra of Shirat David as they explore the mysterious link between Miriam HaNeviah and the life-giving waters that sustained Am Yisrael in the desert. Why did the water cease with her passing? What does it mean to “taste infinity” in a mitzvah, a relationship, or even a single word of Torah?From perfectionism in spirituality to the infinite power of a single drop of water, this shiur travels from Moshe’s grief to Miriam’s unique essence of chibur—connection. Through Chassidic stories, deep Torah from the Ba’er Miriam, and insights into emotional resilience, we are reminded that it’s not how “perfectly” we live, but how connected we remain—especially through our mistakes.Topics include:The danger of spiritual perfectionismHow a mitzvah touches infinityWhy the Jewish soul is rooted in the motherThe ongoing journey of Miriam’s wellWhat it means to be holy… but not connectedA must-listen for anyone longing for depth, gentleness, and reconnection.

What makes someone truly great? Is it perfection, success, or never making a mistake? Rav Shlomo Katz dives deep into Parshat Korach, uncovering profound insights from the teachings of Reb Leibele Eiger and Even Shlomo. Discover why genuine greatness isn't about always being right—but about the courage to admit when you're wrong. Explore the critical difference between truth and the "truth of truths," and learn how the ultimate test of character lies in embracing humility and vulnerability.This shiur illuminates what it truly means to be an איש אמת (a person of truth) in a world full of confusing messages, teaching us how to find real clarity and spiritual strength.#ParshatKorach #JewishWisdom #TrueGreatness #Emunah #Humility #ShlomoKatz

Join Rav Shlomo Katz as we dive deep into one of the most vulnerable, explosive, and essential teachings of the Ishbitzer Rebbe: the yearning for a lev basar — a heart of flesh.Why did Bnei Yisrael suddenly ask for meat in the desert, after witnessing the greatest miracles in history? Was it physical craving... or a spiritual cry to feel something again?Drawing from the teachings of Rav Shlomo Carlebach, the Ishbitzer Rebbe, and the prophetic vision of the Messianic era, Rav Shlomo challenges us to ask: Are we strong because we're tough, or are we strong because we're soft? What does it mean to be a Jew with a heart that feels — even when it hurts?In this shiur:Why the complaint for “meat” was really a cry for inner lifeWhat it truly means to serve Hashem with a lev basar — a heart that feelsHow leadership, vulnerability, and humility go hand in hand

Why does the Torah open Parshat Naso with בני גרשון—and why are they the ones who need their heads lifted?Join Rav Shlomo Katz as he dives deep into the Torah of Even Shlomo, the teachings of Rav Shlomo Carlebach, to reveal the inner world of those who feel cast out, rejected, or spiritually divorced from their source. What does it mean to feel מגורש—exiled, pushed away? And how does the Torah respond?Through the lens of the name גרשון, Rav Shlomo brings healing to anyone who’s ever felt like God wasn’t interested in them. We learn that lifting the head doesn’t just mean cheering someone up—it means elevating the way they think. Seeing exile not as rejection, but as preparation. Realizing that you can only be divorced from a place you were once deeply connected to.This is a Torah for those who feel spiritually stuck, who wonder if they’ve been left behind. It's for those who need another Har Sinai—a new revelation that reminds them: you were never really exiled. You just need to lift your head.In this shiur:Why the name Gershon holds the secret to spiritual returnWhat it really means to be "divorced" from GodHow the Levi'im were masters of lifting people out of despairWhy post-Shavuot is when we need Har Sinai the mostAnd how Rav Shlomo Carlebach’s Torah heals the souls of the “גם הם”—those who wonder if they’re still wantedThis teaching is from Even Shlomo on Sefer Bamidbar, with live reflection and depth from Rav Shlomo Katz.

Why did Rav Shlomo Carlebach call Sefer Bamidbar “The Book of Mistakes”?Join Rav Shlomo Katz as he reflects on the teachings of Even Shlomo, the Torah of Rav Shlomo Carlebach, revealing how Bamidbar is not just a book of wandering, but a book of becoming. From Moshe Rabbeinu’s failure to enter Eretz Yisrael to the downfall of the meraglim (spies), we learn that failure isn’t the end. It’s part of the path.As Rav Shlomo Carlebach writes, “The higher the goal, the more you’re going to fall on the way.” Rav Shlomo Katz brings these words to life, especially as we prepare for Shavuot, reminding us that Torah was given in the desert because only those who know they’re lost can truly hold on to it.In this shiur:Why Bamidbar is the “Book of Mistakes”The inner Torah of failure, growth, and humilityWhy even Moshe Rabbeinu’s failures matter—and how they teach us to keep goingHow to spiritually prepare for Matan Torah when you feel unworthyThis teaching is from Even Shlomo on Sefer Bamidbar, the collected Torah of Rav Shlomo Carlebach, with live commentary and reflection by Rav Shlomo Katz.

What does it mean to live with Hashem engraved in your soul?This shiur dives into the Torah of חקיקה — of engraving. Not just doing mitzvot, but becoming someone who can't not. Someone whose subconscious, whose smallest actions, carry Hashem’s light.Drawing from the teachings of Rav Shlomo Carlebach, the Izhbitzer, and Chazal, we explore what happens when the inner world becomes clean, when your heart cries out even before you speak.We talk about the power of פנימיות, of the צעקה של הלב, the scream of the heart that goes deeper than tefillah. And we ask the uncomfortable question: If this isn’t engraved in me and if I’m not living from that place, can I really stand at Har Sinai?

What if the greatest danger to your soul isn’t failure… but arrival?This week’s Torah hits a deeper nerve: what happens when the thing you begged for actually happens? You’re here. You’re holding it. Now what?What if we’ve stopped dreaming because we think we’ve already arrived?