In this shiur, Maynard Breslow discusses Rabbi Benji Elson’s book Dance of The Omer regarding the concept of Yesod and its connection to the week of Yesod. Yesod represents the foundation and culmination of all the other sefirot (so far), and it is associated with purpose, conviction, and attraction. Maynard emphasizes the importance of forgiving ourselves and others, judging favorably, and seeing the good in everyone. He explains that when we judge others with kindness, we are judged favorably in return. Maynard also explores the relationship between Yesod and the reproductive organs, highlighting the need for purpose and commitment in relationships. He concludes by discussing the significance of forgiving ourselves and while improving our character defects.
Chapters
00:00 Intro to Yesod: Foundation, Grounded, Gravitational, Attractive, Purpose, Conviction, Reproductive Organs, Tzadik
02:56 Yosef HaTzaddik is The Archetype of Yesod: He is Attractive Because He Has Purpose
05:42 Able to Talk to Anyone because Yesod/Tzadik is Grounded in Convictions and Purpose
07:38 Yesod Corresponds to the Sexual Organs, The Bracha of Hashiva Shofteinu & Mature Love
10:54 Intro to Chesed Sheb’Yesod: What is a Tzaddik and How to Embody It
14:03 Seeing the Good in Others Makes Us Realize We Haven’t Been Seeing The Good in Ourselves
18:11 The World is a Mirror: Careful How You Judge Others
21:13 The Entrance to Yesod: Forgiving Ourselves and Forgiving Hashem
25:31 A Bracha to Release Resentments with Others and Ourselves in Order to Live Our Purpose
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Class Description:
With Hashem’s loving grace, Maynard Breslow will be dropping a short vort on the sefira of the day, everyday using the sefer “Dance of The Omer” by Rabbi Benji Elson as a guide in additional to other works.
The hope is you will have a deeper experience in our journey of Sefirat HaOmer (Counting The Omer).
Consider checking out Benji’s book “Dancing of the Omer” if you haven’t already.