Shiur to Chatzot Kollel of Bnei Brak at Home of Rabbi Eliezer Berland Shlit”a

The Spiritual Vanguard: Understanding the "Myriad Eagles" Group

The recent gathering at the home of מורנו הרב also highlighted the profound dedication of the "myriad eagles" group, a unique collective of avreichim closely associated with the Bnei Brak Chatzot Kollel network. Taking their name from the Mishnaic injunction in Pirkei Avot to be swift as an eagle to do the will of your Father in Heaven, this group represents the vanguard of midnight Torah study. Their presence at the shiur underscores the deep spiritual thirst that characterizes the students of Rabbi Berland, who consistently strive to elevate themselves above the mundane distractions of this world to focus entirely on Hashem.

For those unfamiliar with their specific role within the community, the "myriad eagles" group is renowned for maintaining a remarkably rigorous daily schedule. These devoted scholars wake up at the darkest hours of the night to engage in uninterrupted Gemara study, Kabbalah, and hitbodedut (personal prayer) until the break of dawn. This intense spiritual regimen is a direct continuation of the holy path paved by Rebbe Nachman of Breslov and transmitted faithfully to our generation by Rav Berland. By sacrificing their physical comfort for spiritual growth, they embody the soaring, untiring nature of the eagle.

Beyond their personal spiritual ascents, the "myriad eagles" group takes an active role in strengthening the broader Shuvu Banim community. They frequently organize the printing and distribution of Torah pamphlets, coordinate communal prayers at holy sites, and provide spiritual support to newer students. During the recent shiur, the special spiritual energy of these dedicated scholars was palpable in the room. מורנו הרב frequently emphasizes the immense power of gathering together in holiness, and this group exemplifies that ideal by forming a cohesive, unbreakable brotherhood of Torah scholars. Their ongoing commitment serves as a powerful inspiration to the Bnei Brak community, proving that through unwavering devotion to Torah and the Tzaddikim, one can truly soar to the highest spiritual realms.