From Bitter Crying To Sweet Consolation by Rabbi Baruch Gartner

Living Aligned - Clarity In Short by Rabbi Baruch Gartner

A story and teaching from Rebbe Yaakov Meir Shechter in honor of the Yahrtzeit of Rebbe Baruch of Mezhbiz. Daily, in countless ways, our Creator send us HINTS through people and situations. How can we interpret these important messages......? Here's the link to the story and teaching HINTS FROM THE INNER DIMENSION

If you're apprehensive about eating too much on Shabbos....  Here's a story for you in honor of the Yartzeit of the great Tzadik Reb Pinchas of Koretz, today the 10th of Elul. When one eats in the mode of a Mitzvah, Holy eating, then there is no need for clarification of the food and one can experience Awe of Hashem just through eating!

Engraved on the Heavenly Throne was an image of a man" These were the opening words of a teaching of Rebbe Nachman on Shabbos Teshuva. He grabbed the arms of his chair and rocked back and forth with great Fear and Awe and said "When is a man a real man, when he sits on his Throne........

Fear is real teaches the Holy Or HaChaim, don't ignore it. It's a Divine message that you're out of balance. Don't go out to war with fear in your heart, turn around, and get help from someone that can help you elevate the fallen fear to Awe of Hashem. That's why so many people choose to be by Rebbe Nachman for Rosh Hashanah, he said about himself "I'm a treasure of Awe of Heaven"

As we begin once again to read the Holy Torah from the story of Creation there are new opportunities on how we define life! What's a Day? Most people live in a mode of survival, trying to accomplish as much as possible in the 24 hours..... When Hashem saw the Light he called it DAY! This is a revolutionary way of looking at life!

All problems, personal or even world problems are a lack of clarity. The test is not to react and transgress but rather to respond with the Wisdom of Unity and reveal higher levels of consciousness!

The Golden Calf was one of the greatest tragedies of Jewish history. The people temporarily lost their connection with Moshe who represents Daas, the Wisdom of Unity. Nevertheless, Moshe's proper response turned this calamity into higher consciousness and he brought down to the world the 13 Character Traits of Mercy one of the greatest heavenly gifts of all time. Daily this cosmic pattern repeats itself, and especially now, today, the world is going through a very dark challenge.  With Hashem's help this new series intitled THE WISDOM OF UNITY is an attempt to explain how each and every one of us can practically turn our Exile into Redemption! How we can use DAAS to begin to rebuild The Holy Temple! To receive a link to listen to part 1 of this series  What Do You Do When The Lights Go Out  just like this post and Bez"H my dear friend and assistant Adam will send you a link.  It's also possible to receive via the Living Aligned Whatsapp group.  If you are interested in how to learning more about how you can be involved please leave a comment here and Adam will contact you ASAP.  LET'S BUILD THE HOUSE OF HASHEM

Behind the mask, there's a hidden CONNECTION between the Golden Calf and Purim! A hint to help you..... Who was the first person in history to be exceedingly happy about the month of Adar?!?!

Many people mistakenly believe that the greater the Tzadik is, the more removed from the physical world. In the story of Purim, we see the expansive wisdom of Mordechai, who knows both the infinitly lofty mercy of Hashem as well as the diabolical plans of the wicked! He teaches us an important lesson on how to "turn around" calamity into Redemption!

GOOD NEWS! Shabbos is coming! By DELIGHTING in The Day we can expand our consciousness! The Holy Sfas Emes teaches us that the key is Yaakov and the Evening Pray......

After regaining consciousness from a near death experience, the son Rebbe Yehosua ben Levi related to his father that he saw an Upside Down World! The Creator's wisdom is beyond the normal logic of most people. One of the most fascinating aspects of his Cosmic ways is the secret of Tikun Rectification....

Rosh Chodesh Nissan is a great gift! In order that you value this present and receive it with great joy, like the joy of the first day of creation...... Please listen to this Podcast  THE GREAT RESET

The Holy Temple was the exclusive place for the daily sacrifices, a subject that today might seem outdated. Nevertheless, most of us will attend a Seder and say words that clearly express a desire to once again participate in bringing the Passover Lamb. Listen and learn how this offering historically has been a portal to Redemption and higher consciousness.

We live in a world were we are surrounded by unconsciousness, much like a shepherd who is surrounded by his flock.  Rebbe Nachman teaches us the secret of sacrifices by understanding the Power of Song!

The Magid of Chernoble relates a story, (a family favorite) that aligns exactly with the Gemora I've quoted many times GREAT is both DAAS the Wisdom of Unity and the Holy Temple  Anyone who possess DAAS it's as if they built the Holy Temple. The verse in Proverbs says a parable  "More precious than pearls"  Many times throughout the Talmud  The Tzadik, someone who's a Talmud chuchum who possesses DAAS the Wisdom of Unity is GREATER than the Cohen HaGadol who goes L'vnay U'livnim into the Holy of Holies.

There is one Divine directive that is ALL-INCLUSIVE, it's the key to the Third Temple and the rectification, Tikun of the world! Rebbe Nosson in his masterpiece the Laws of Loans and Interest explain practically how it works.

If God really loves the poor why doesn't he sustain them? This was the opening question in a fascinating philosophical conversation that took place two thousand years ago between Rebbe Akiva and the Roman governor of Judea. Listen and open your mind to an elevated way to relate to the poor and poverty.

In honor of the great celebration  of Lag B'Omer, the yarhzeit of Rebbe Shimon bar Yochai here is the story of the final day of Rebbe Shimon in this world. In his final discourse he reveals, in my opinion, the secret of his magnetism and the key to inner peace and joy

In the Talmud there is a debate over the proper lifestyle according to the Torah? Rebbe Shimon Bar Yochai holds that we all should dedicate all of our energy exclusively to learning! Reflecting his seemingly extremist teaching found in the Holy Zohar. Interesting enough, the final decision isn't like him but rather a lifestyle of balance between Torah and Working. If so, why are so many people, even non religious drawn to someone so radical?

Rebbe Nachman teaches us how to deal with External Thoughts during prayer, AND at the same time how the proper attitude can mitigate suffering!

The business world can only thrive when there is trust and good faith. Knowledge that built on speculation isn't true knowledge. All the more so in the spiritual realm, the only way to know how to achieve eternal success is by attaching oneself to the Faithful Shepherd Moshe.

The Holy Chofetz Chaim says clearly that the cause of Exile is exactly what's keeping us in Exile for 2,000 years, Loshon Hara. Rebbe Nachman gives us an interesting introspection to help us pick up our way of dealing with this difficult test of character.

Shabbat Shalom is the beloved greeting used millions of times each week. These two words are both considered names of Hashem. Interestingly enough the Zohar explains that Korach was at war with these two holy entities. Shabbat Shalom!

The Baal Hatanya gives us a paradigm shift to lift up our consciousness and raise us out of Exile. By revamping our own self image we can also arouse compassion for our fellow brothers. This is a straightforward way to help us fulfil the all-inclusive Mitzvah of Love Your Brother Like Yourself. This Podcast is the finally in the series The Wisdom of Unity. Due to the length of the material, it will be divided into bit size pieces.

Reb Nosson reveals the inner meaning of Jacob's struggle with Esau's Angel. Jacob was fighting off the darkness of depression that so much plague us, the generation before the coming of the Messiah.

The Power to Rule Part 2 – My Broken Heart & The Cosmic Plan

In this episode of the Living Aligned podcast, Baruch Gartner dives deep into the Hasidic and Kabbalistic insights on hardship, personal growth, and the divine plan behind our challenges. Learn how Rabbi Nachman’s teachings on shame, disgrace, and the “shattering of the vessels” can transform your outlook on adversity and connection.

Key highlights:

• Discover why life’s struggles and feelings of shame are actually part of a greater cosmic plan.

• Learn the concept of the “foreskin of the heart” and how removing internal barriers leads to deeper connection and growth.

• Insights from Rabbi Nachman and King David on why spiritual journeys often feel like being “pushed away.”

• A powerful parable illustrating that difficulty on the path is a sign of carrying something precious.

• Practical advice on embracing life’s challenges, choosing intentional burdens, and living with greater vitality, connection, and joy.

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An inspirational story about the Choze of Lublin to help you understand how happy you could be when we light the Chanukah candles. EVERYONE has the ability to draw down the BRIGHTEST LIGHTS into the LOWEST PLACES!