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I have a thing for Rabbi Nachman of Bratslov’s teaching. Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav (1772–1810) was a Hasidic master whose teachings emphasized joy, simplicity, deep prayer, storytelling, and finding hope even in moments of profound spiritual struggle. He has some really insightful observations—this week, I read his drash on this verse: “And Jacob stole the heart of Laban the Aramean, in that he did not tell him that he was fleeing.” [Gen 31:20] In a nutshell, he believes that stealing the heart, lets Jacob find his soul.
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