Stop Trying To Become A Beinoni

“What do you feel is the most important message in Tanya?”

In terms of connecting to Chassidus in a relevant and meaningful way, mashpi’im have an advantage, in that they learn and teach Chassidus as their literal day (and night) job.

Certainly, when the mashpia has a knack in connecting with his bochurim in a warm and personable manner, such a mashpia sees and demonstrates in real time how the lessons of Chassidus are practical and alive.

Even more certainly, when the mashpia keeps that connection going with his alumni after they leave the Yeshiva world, such a mashpia continues to illuminate mundane, day-to-day life with the clarity of Chassidus’s messages.

One such mashpia is Rabbi Gavriel Levin of Yeshiva Beis Sholom in Postville, Iowa. With his down-to-earth perspective and practical mesholim for ideas in Chassidus, Rabbi Levin teaches his bochurim to appreciate the varemkeit of Chassidus in a relatable way.

In this conversation, we discuss Rabbi Levin’s favorite concept of Tanya, and how this refreshing perspective gives a person clarity in their avodas Hashem.

Conversations in Chassidus Episode 13, with Rabbi Gavriel Levin. Don’t “become” a chossid – “be” one!

Watch it on YouTube, Spotify or 24Six.