שובו בנים אינטרנשיונל בנשיאות הגה"צ הרב ברלנד שליט"א - הרב תפילינסקי חלק ג'

In his third class in the series, Rav Tefilinski continues to delve into the advice of the tzaddik, Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, as it is brought down in his holy books. This time, the focus is on the most fundamental and central advice in Breslov – the advice of hitbodedut.

## The Virtue of Hitbodedut - The Principle of Everything
The Rav opens with a quote from Likutey Moharan (Part II, Torah 25), where Rabbeinu reveals that "hitbodedut is the highest and greatest virtue of all." Hitbodedut is not just another tool in serving Hashem, but rather it encompasses everything. Whether a person struggles with their learning, needs strength for perseverance, or seeks to merit guarding their eyes – everything can be achieved through hitbodedut.

Hitbodedut is the time when a person takes a break from the rat race of life, disconnects from physicality, and turns to connect with his Creator. The Rav emphasizes that it is recommended to set this hour as early as possible, even before going out into the street and the day's work, in order to start the day with a spiritual connection.

## Speaking with Hashem in One's Mother Tongue
One of the main focal points in the class is the importance of speaking in one's mother tongue. Rebbe Nachman teaches that in Lashon Hakodesh (the Holy Tongue), it is difficult for a person to fully express their conversation and articulate all the feelings of their heart. In contrast, in the language that a person is accustomed to speaking (Yiddish in their time, or Hebrew and other languages in our days), the heart is drawn more after the words.

Hitbodedut is the time "to express one's conversation between himself and his Maker," to tell Hashem everything he is going through, the sorrow, the difficulties, and the falls, and to beg for mercy and help.

## Serving Hashem in Truth
Rav Tefilinski emphasizes the word "in truth" that Rabbeinu repeats. A person can serve Hashem, but sometimes ulterior motives or a lack of self-honesty are involved. In hitbodedut, a person asks Hashem to grant him the merit to serve Him in truth, without any ulterior motives, as King David said: "I desire to do Your will, my God."

## The Connection Between Hitbodedut and Joy
A common question is why are people not joyful? The Rav explains that a lack of joy stems from the fact that a person is not in their true place – and the place of a Jew is with his Father in Heaven. Additionally, sins and iniquities weigh heavily on the heart and create worry.

When a person sets aside a fixed time for hitbodedut, during which he confesses his sins and asks for forgiveness, he releases the burden from his heart. He knows that there is a time dedicated to taking care of his spirituality, and this allows him to be joyful during the rest of the day.

## Holding Onto the tzaddik
In conclusion, the Rav encourages the listeners to hold onto the advice of the tzaddik and not let go. The goal is to reach a state of renewal and spiritual rebirth, until we merit the complete Geulah (Redemption) speedily in our days, Amen.