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Rav Kook & Chevron is a powerful series exploring the spiritual and historical bond between Rav Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook—one of the greatest Jewish thinkers of the modern era—and the ancient city of Chevron. From the early seeds of connection during Rav Kook's lifetime to his pivotal role in rebuilding the city after World War I, each episode uncovers a chapter in this dramatic relationship.

Join Rav Shlomo Katz for a dedicated podcast series exploring the profound and ongoing legacy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in honor of Gimmel Tammuz, the anniversary of the Rebbe's passing.

In this compilation series, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the unique spiritual energy, historical significance, and soul-stirring lessons embedded in the Jewish months. From the deep transitions of Adar to the holy introspection of Elul, these episodes offer timeless Torah wisdom, beautiful stories, and practical insights to help you align your personal spiritual growth with the divine cycles of the year.

A special collection of shiurim, stories, and teachings from Rav Shlomo Katz in honor of Yom Yerushalayim.

The Laws of War and Peace with Rav Shlomo Katz is a series based on Hilchos Milchamah VeShalom by Rav Shmuel Eliyahu, opening up the Torah of מלחמה ושלום for the times we are living in right now. In these episodes, Rav Shlomo explores the halachic, biblical, and inner spiritual foundations of war, courage, national responsibility, emunah, and redemption. Through the lens of Tanach, Chazal, and the living reality of Am Yisrael, this series asks: How is a Jew meant to think, feel, pray, and act in a time of מלחמה? What does true gevurah look like? How do we fight evil without ...

In this series, Rav Shlomo Katz shares teachings and stories from the Noam Elimelech, Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk — one of the great lights of early Chassidus. Through deep Torah, personal stories, and heartfelt longing, these shiurim open a path into tefillah, emunah, and living with a burning awareness of Hashem in every moment.

A collection of shiurim by Rav Shlomo Katz on the topic of the month of Adar and the holiday of Purim.

What type of rest do we yearn for on Shabbat? How do we frame our mindset during the week to prepare for Shabbat and how can we transform our Shabbat experience? Using the teachings of Rabbi Yaakov Meir Shechter, a leading Breslov Rabbi, in his sefer Yom Machmadim, we build tools towards enhancing our ability to connect to the day of rest.

Kumi Ori: Living the Redemption with Rav Shlomo Katz is a living exploration of Rabbi Reuven Sasson’s masterwork Kumi Ori. This sefer maps the soul’s awakening in the light of redemption. In each session, Rav Shlomo learns directly from the text, weaving its deep teachings with story, melody, and lived experience. Together we uncover how Kumi Ori calls us to illuminate the world not only through belief, but through the way we live — with clarity, tenderness, and conscious connection to Hashem in every moment. This is not just learning about Geula. It’s learning to live Geula and to ...

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.

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.

Tu B’Shvat is the New Year of the Trees — a moment in the Jewish calendar that invites us to slow down and reflect on growth. In this series, Rav Shlomo Katz shares Torah teachings and reflections on what it means to be rooted, to grow with intention, and to become a source of life for others. Drawing on Chassidut, Torah, and lived experience, these talks explore the inner world of a person through the lens of Tu B’Shvat.

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.