Does ‘Bittul’ Steer People Away from Seeking Mental Help?

In the newest episode of ‘Making Chassidus Real,’ Rabbi Michoel Gourarie discusses bittul and mental health, and why we should uphold the high bar of Chassidus even when we can’t reach it.

By Anash.org staff

Everyone wants to live a higher life based on the teachings of Chassidus. Yet, the lessons often seem so high and lofty, and it’s unclear what ordinary people in 2022 can take from it.

Rabbi Michoel Gourarie is known for his solid down-to-earth outlook and clear communication. A new series, released by BINA Sydney, will feature Rabbi Gourarie discussing how to connect to and apply those lofty ideas. He will also clear up some misconceptions about what it means to live with Chassidus.

“Many people have told me that they learn Chassidus but find many of the ideas there are out of reach,” Rabbi Gourarie shared. “In this series, we will attempt to offer a new outlook on how to make Chassidus real for ordinary chassidim like us.”

The series called ‘Making Chassidus Real’ will publish short weekly videos and will be featured each week on Anash.org.

In the newest episode of ‘Making Chassidus Real,’ Rabbi Michoel Gourarie discusses bittul and mental health, and why we should uphold the high bar of Chassidus even when we can’t reach it.

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  1. What are your thoughts of the dangers of ‘going too fast’ i.e trying to be at a certain level when we’re really not?

    At the times when yidden are sensitive to not acheiving the optimal state, how do we deal with any guilt or shame of enjoying physicality?

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