Today’s learning is dedicated to the refuah sheleima of Simcha Nosson ben Zissel.

We’ve previously discussed some of Rebbe Nachman’s stories and parables. Tomorrow night, we hope to quote one of the more well-known parables, “The Turkey Prince.” It is a story filled with incredible insights and encouragement.

When Rebbe Nachman found that his classes we no longer having the desired effect on his students, he began creating and telling his stories. As his closest student, Reb Noson writes, “[Rebbe Nachman] says that people may be asleep all their lives, but through stories told by a true tzaddik, they can be awakened.”

Reb Noson tell us, “The Rebbe disguised high and mighty concepts, and hid them in his stories in wondrous, awesome ways.” Similarly, he writes, “The words [of these stories] stand in the highest places… They contain extraordinary, hidden, deep meanings.”

Each of Rebbe Nachman’s stories contain great depth. And while we may not fully grasp every nuance, still every bit is precious. As Reb Noson writes, “Even if a person gains only a very small amount of understanding, it will be very sweet to his soul.”

Reb Noson further states, “In most cases, even the plain, simple meaning of these stories can strongly motivate a person toward Hashem. All these stories consist of awesome mysteries, but aside from their secret meanings, they have great power to motivate everyone toward Hashem. Be strong.”

Lastly, Reb Noson teaches, “One can derive one’s own interpretations if one wants and thus find great encouragement.” While we hope to provide some of the lessons to be discovered, there is still much to be explored.

TO BE CONTINUED…

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