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Rav Shlomo Katz gathers together powerful teachings of Rebbe Nachman from across Sichos HaRan, Likutei Moharan, stories, and lived Breslov tradition — presenting them in a way that speaks directly to contemporary life. Each episode stands on its own — a complete Torah, practical and transformative — while together they form a living map of Rebbe Nachman’s path.

Rebbe Nachman didn’t come to make us “more religious.” He came to make us more real. Rav Shlomo Katz opens the “treasure chest” of Rebbe Nachman’s Torah — teachings that heal the inner storm, settle the mind (yishuv hadaas), and draw down peace and truth into our homes, our relationships, and our own hearts.

In this series, Rav Shlomo Katz learns the weekly Parsha through the teachings of the Beis Avraham of Slonim, uncovering the inner avodah hidden within the Torah’s stories and mitzvos. Drawing on the Slonimer Rebbe’s deep emphasis on sincerity, inner truth, and real spiritual work, these shiurim explore how the Parsha speaks directly to the struggles, questions, and growth of our own lives.

Each week, Rav Shlomo Katz opens the parsha through the inner world of Torah, drawing from the deep wells of the Chassidic masters. With warmth, clarity, and honesty, these teachings weave together Chassidus, Tanach, and lived experience, inviting us to encounter the parsha not only as a text to be studied but as a mirror for the soul.

“The Fire of the Aish Kodesh: Remembering the Piaseczner Rebbe with Rav Shlomo Katz” is a moving collection of shiurim honoring the holy Aish Kodesh — Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira of Piaseczno, may Hashem avenge his blood (הי״ד). From within the darkness of the Warsaw Ghetto, the Rebbe’s Torah burned with unimaginable light, teaching how faith, courage, and love of Hashem can endure even in the shadow of destruction. Each year on his yahrzeit, Rav Shlomo Katz guides us into the Rebbe’s writings and spirit, bridging his words to the challenges and hopes of our own generation.

Walking Through Yemot HaMashiach with Rav Shlomo Katz is a deep dive into the teachings of Rabbi Menachem Brod’s classic work Yemot HaMashiach — exploring what our sages and mystics revealed about the era of redemption. In each episode, Rav Shlomo guides us through the Torah’s vision of the world that is coming: the nature of Geula, the spiritual evolution of humanity, and the signs that prepare us for the revelation of Mashiach. With warmth, clarity, and heartfelt yearning, these teachings remind us that redemption is not only a promise of the future — it’s a reality unfolding in ...

Each year, on the yahrzeit of Reb Shlomo Carlebach zt”l, Rav Shlomo Katz gathers to sing, learn, and remember the light that Reb Shlomo brought into the world. This collection brings together teachings and stories shared over the years — reflections on the soul of song, the power of love, and the endless invitation to come closer to Hashem through music and heart. Revisit the melodies, Torah, and spirit of the man who taught us to believe in the holiness of every Jew, and to never stop singing.

Reb Nosson of Breslov, the beloved disciple of Rebbe Nachman, carried his Rebbe’s light into the world with boundless devotion. Through his writings, prayers, and letters, we are given a path to live with faith, joy, and strength even in times of struggle. In this series, Rav Shlomo Katz learns from Reb Nosson’s Torah, weaving together his fiery commitment, his guidance to his children and students, and the timeless invitation to run not away from Hashem, but toward Him. Join us in tasting the sweetness of Likkutei Tefilot, Likkutei Halachot, and Reb Nosson’s letters, and discover how ...

Redemption restores us to the greatest and healthiest version of us. We seem to be on the way, but what still seems to be getting in the way? Based on the teachings of Rav Ruvain Sasson, we begin to explore these questions.

A collection of various recordings of Rav Shlomo Katz including Musical Hallels, Seasonal Drashot, and Divrei Chizzuk

Understanding the concept of sincere forgiveness and atonement

Anyone who has learned anything 'pnimi' regarding Yom Kippur understands that the joy this day contains is immeasurable.

A collection of classes to prepare us for the new year -Rosh Hashana. Rav Shlomo takes on a journey to connect deeper with the avodah of Rosh Hashana through various texts from Rav Kook, the Aish Kodesh, Rav Tzadok HaKohen, Rebbe Nachman, and more.

Diving into the essays by Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira, in which the establishment of a “conscious community” is promoted and aimed at attaining spiritual growth. Why is there a need for a “conscious community”? Could the individual not achieve this aim on his own? R. Kalonymus insists that belonging to a chavura is a precondition for self-improvement and chasidic service: “That which can be achieved by the group cannot by any means be achieved by the individual.” The group is open to anyone seeking to draw close to God – people who have had enough of their mundane, ...

A series of shiurim series to help prepare ourselves to meet the King. New insights on the pnimiut of these important days.

“Know Your Children with Rav Shlomo Katz” is a series about the everyday holy work of raising children with heart, patience, and honesty. Join Rav Shlomo in learning from the sefer Da Et Yeladecha by Rav Itamar Shwartz, author of Bilvavi Mishkan Evneh, and explore how Torah and Chazal guide us in building a healthy, loving connection between parent and child. This isn’t about perfect techniques or quick fixes. It’s about creating a foundation of truth, learning to really listen, and finding the right “funnel” so that what we want to give actually reaches our children. Each shiur is...

Join Rav Shlomo Katz for a transformative journey through the Tanya, the foundational work of Chabad Chassidus by the Alter Rebbe. Each episode reveals deep spiritual insights, practical wisdom, and pathways to authentic connection with Hashem. Discover the timeless teachings that illuminate self-awareness, personal growth, and inner peace. Ideal for seekers exploring Chassidus, Jewish spirituality, and mindful living.

The Legacy of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev with Rav Shlomo Katz is a warm, luminous journey into the teachings and stories of the Berdichever—“Sanegoran shel Yisrael,” the loving defender of the Jewish people. Through accessible shiurim and living Torah, Rav Shlomo opens Kedushas Levi with heart and clarity: why the Torah calls the holiday Chag HaMatzot while we call it Pesach; how our tefillin speak Hashem’s praise and His tefillin speak ours; and how to use our eyes, ears, mouth, hands, and feet for holiness. Expect soulful tales from the chassidic masters, practical avodah you ...

Join Rav Shlomo Katz in uncovering מעלת תפילת נשים—the unique spiritual power of a Jewish woman’s tefillah. Drawing from Chazal, halacha, and pnimiyut, and learning deeply from the Biala Rebbe’s "Zechut Nashim Tzidkaniyot", we explore why women’s hearts, rooted in רגש טהור (innate emotional purity) and holy bitul, move heaven and earth. Together we’ll clarify classic questions (time-bound mitzvot, obligation vs. essence), learn the siddur through the eyes of our sages, and translate inspiration into avodah that nourishes real life, especially as we enter Rosh ...

Parenting is not just about raising children. It is about revealing souls, nurturing faith, and guiding the next generation with patience and courage. In this series, Rav Shlomo Katz draws from Rebbe Nachman, the Tanya, and Chassidic masters to uncover the spiritual depth of parenting. From creating “vacated space” for children to grow, to awakening curiosity, to embodying holy chutzpah, these teachings offer timeless guidance for raising Jewish children with love, resilience, and emunah.