The Baal Akdamus

The Violin Player's Nigun

Season Two, Episode OneA wandering neshama once came to Reb Yisroel of Kozhnitz, pleading for help. Sensing its pain, the tzaddik asked if it remembered any connection with him during its lifetime. When the neshama recalled a nigun it had once played at the Rebbe’s own wedding, Reb Yisroel sang it with deep devotion that very next Shabbos. Through that very nigun, the gates of Gan Eden were opened, allowing the neshama to finally enter.

Reb Yosef The Coachman

B”H #50. Join Reb Yosef on his journey of giving up a position of leadership to become a wagon driver. Experience the embarrassment he felt, alongside the powerful shift in perspective that followed. With his wife’s confidence in the Rebbe’s words guiding him, he was able to grow into the greatness he was meant to achieve.

My Neshama Is No Longer Lost

#49. B"H Join the Baal Shem Tov on a journey with his students, sent to help one person. A souls task may only be to help one person in need. Happy Birthday to Yisroel Dovid Hanouka! Mazal Tov to Mendel Zaklikovsky and Mussie Shemtov on their engagement. May they be blessed with a Binyan Adi Ad.

The Baal Akdamus

#48. B”H Mazal Tov and a Shnas Hatzlacha to Esther Rivkin. May she give much Nachas to the Rebbe, her parents and Teachers. Today’s story contains the background to the special Piyut called Akdamus. Mazal Tov and a Shnas Hatzlacha and a Refuah Shelaimah to Reb Shmuel ben Bracha Tirtza.

Stories Of Reb Meir Of Premishlan

#47. B"H This story follows the early life of Rabbi Meir of Premishlan, a child whose special gifts and deep kindness were clear from a young age. Through simple but powerful moments, we see his honesty, his care for others, and the lessons he taught about trust and integrity.