R' Moshe Chaim Eade Torah Alef - Shiur 3

R' Moshe Chaim Eade | Likutei Moharan Torah Alef – Shiur 2: Discovering the Divine Wisdom in Everything

What is the secret of chen, and how does learning Torah transform not only the way others see us, but the way we experience Hashem and the world around us?

In the second shiur on Likutei Moharan Torah Alef, R' Moshe Chaim Eade continues exploring the relationship between Torah, tefillah, and chen v'chashivus—the grace, beauty, and significance that emerge when a Yid reconnects with the neshamah.

We explore the difference between external beauty and true inner beauty, why Torah restores the hidden chen of Klal Yisrael, and how genuine love for Torah allows that beauty to shine outward. Through the examples of Noach finding favor in Hashem's eyes and Yaakov Avinu recognizing the potential for good in Esav, we discover how chen reflects and reveals the goodness hidden within another person.

The shiur then turns to one of Rebbe Nachman's foundational teachings: להסתכל בהשכל שבכל דבר—the obligation to recognize the Divine wisdom, purpose, and message within everything we encounter.

Drawing on stories of tzaddikim and the concept of Hashgachah Pratis, we learn that nothing in our lives is simply random. Every experience, interaction, and challenge contains an opportunity to discover Hashem's presence.

Ultimately, Rebbe Nachman teaches us that the Beis Medrash does not end at its physical walls. Our entire lives can become a place of Torah, where we learn to recognize Hashem in everything and live with the awareness of שויתי ה׳ לנגדי תמיד.

R' Moshe Chaim Eade Torah 1 - Shiur 1

Torah Alef teaches that learning Torah can help our tefillos be answered and restore the honor and beauty—“chen”—of the Jewish people.

Rebbe Nachman originally taught this Torah to someone who felt his prayers were not being answered. He told him to learn Torah after davening and keep learning even when he doesn’t fully understand. With persistence, the Torah will eventually become clearer, and the Torah itself helps bring a person’s prayers before Hashem.

The shiur also explains that Rebbe Nachman connects Torah and tefillah rather than choosing one over the other. Torah gives strength to our prayers, protects Klal Yisrael, and brings us closer to geulah.

A major theme is chen—favor, beauty, and importance. When the Jewish people’s chen has fallen, Torah restores it. As Chazal say, Torah gives chen to those who learn it.