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Judean Dream: It's Here!

With endless gratitude to Hashem, Breslev Israel is delighted to announce the release of Judean Dream, our exquisite new CD collection of original Land-of-Israel melodies composed and played by yours truly and beloved spiritual brother Guy Tzvi Mintz, with Yosef Karduner and Daniel Ahaviel. This is a CD like nothing you've ever heard before. It's not pop-Chassidic entertaining music, but melodies that penetrate right to the soul and bring you closer to Hashem. These melodies were born and recorded in the Judean Hills, the same region where King David tended his flocks and played his lyre and flute while composing the Psalms. Judean Dream is now available online at the Breslev Israel store. If you want to close your eyes and feel like you're in the Judean Hills, and if you want a taste of true inner peace and joy, add Judean Dream to your music collection. The CD comes with a full color brochure and all the lyrics in Hebrew, English, and transliteration. Sweet dreams with Judean Dream!

100-CD Project

Sorry for the confusion in the 100-CD Project:

Those who want to help save unborn babies can obtain 100 Children are Joy CDs at this link.

Those who want 100 varied CDs for spreading emuna may obtain them at this link.

If you have any questions, feel free to call Rachel Tzippora, Breslev Israel's English-language secretary, at 972-2-5323339. Tons of blessings and Happy Chanukah!

G-d willing, in a few hours the Beams will feature a special spiritual analysis about WikiLeaks - it'll be an eye-opener, so don't miss it...

"Teshuvat HaMishkal": M's Story

I'm writing this letter to my fellow LazerBeams readers with a mixture of tears and smiles. You see, I've been a baalat teshuva (spiritually-awakened Jew - LB) for 15 years. I married the guy of my dreams 13 years ago, who splits his time between working and learning Torah. We have eight fantastic children, baruch Hashem, which we are raising here in Israel. We live in a terrific neighborhood with plenty of English speakers of similar backgrounds to ours. Those are a few of the many great reasons why I'm smiling.

So why the tears? 18 years ago, I was still a wild college student at the University of Colorado, a real party school where almost anything goes. That was before my teshuva and before my marriage. I became pregnant in my senior year. Sure, my boyfriend from back then was not serious and not Jewish. I had every logical and justifiable reason to abort. But still, I snuffed out a little soul. When I read what Rabbi Brody wrote yesterday, "Remember one thing – a pregnancy that’s terminated is something that can’t be corrected either in this world or in the next world," I broke down crying. Sure, back then I didn't know or did I care to know the Torah view on abortion. But my heart tells me that I must make amends, despite the mitigating circumstances from back then when I was an innocent violator, or what they call a tinoket shenishbeta.

Confused and beside myself, I called Rabbi Brody (who my husband and I hold as our spiritual guide) early this morning and asked him to clarify the "can't be corrected" phrase. He quoted Rebbe Nachman who says that there's never a need for despair and that Teshuva corrects everything. He told me that the teshuva must be "teshuvat hamishkal", in other words, its good must equally outweigh and offset the evil of the transgression. That was encouraging: I realized that if I do what I can to prevent others from having abortions, this will atone for the abortion I had.

I took the bus to Jerusalem, and went personally to the Breslev Israel office where I picked up 200 copies of the new CD, Children are Joy, which gives solid reasons for the the baby's right to live and against abortion. Even if only 1 out of 20 potential abortees pay attention to it, I could still be saving 10 little lives. I intend to make sure that this CD gets spread far and wide - I really feel a sense of mission, and the type of good feeling that you get when you know you're doing the right thing. The mere privilege of participating in the distribution of this CD is wiping away my guilt feelings and giving me inner peace. As soon as I got home from Jerusalem, I fed my kids then sat down to write this letter, hoping that it will help at least one other woman feel good about herself too. Were it not for Rebbe Nachman of Breslev and his disciples in this generation Rabbi Shalom Arush and Rabbi Lazer Brody, people like me could be haunted by our past. Not any more - thank G-d we have BT rabbis in this generation who spread Rebbe Nachman's encouragement, light, and hope. So that's my story. Happy Chanuka to all, "M" from Ramat Bet Shemesh in Israel

I really appreciate M's candid and moving letter, and wish her and her family every blessing in the Torah. You can order 100 Children are Joy CDs for distribution at cost price by clicking on this link. Don't wait until the Heavenly Court asks why you sat back and did nothing to stop the Holocaust of abortions. When we have compassion for Hashem's little babies, He has compassion for our little babies. Blessings always, LB

Yesterday, Rabbi Brody

Hashem Loves Me

If you feel down for some reason, watch the following 3-minute clip. It will pick you up. My gift to you today is a 3-word saying that you must tell yourself as soon as you sense the slightest bit of sadness or depression: Hashem Loves Me. It's true, and it kills the evil inclination. Enjoy.

You can obtain the Hashem Loves Me CD and many more Rav Arush/Brody titles at the Breslev Israel Online Store. For Chanukah, send the people you love Emuna books and CDs.

Cherokee Nation and Emuna CDs

My esteemed friend "Sitting Owl" is one of the distinguished elders of the Cherokee Nation in Tennessee. Recently, Emuna Outreach sent him some of our emuna CDs. Here's his reaction:

Dear Rabbi Wolf Brother,

NO words can explain the Blessings I received from listening very carefully to the CD's you sent me...we will be using these in our counselling to our Cherokee People. Wado equa (Many thanks), Sitting Owl

Rabbi Shalom Arush and I are pleased to announce the release of our latest CD, "Stop Crying." This CD is a master key for unlocking all the gates of whatever salvation you need.

Think a minute...

Does a champion athlete complain because of a difficult workout? No - he knows that his exertion in training will make him a champion. Instead, he's extremely grateful to his coach. Even though the coach puts on a tough exterior, the champion athlete isn't fooled - he knows that the coach cares about him...

Do you think that Hashem is any less compassionate than the champion's coach? By no means! Hashem is more loving and caring than the most affectionate parent. That's why the root of our troubles is ingratitude, failing to thank Hashem for everything He does for us.

This eye-opening CD is a master key that unlocks blessings for you. It could even save your life...

You can order "Stop Crying" online from our Emuna Beams Book & CD store. Have a great week!

New Emuna CDs and Children's Book

Rav Shalom Arush and I are delighted to announce our newest book for English-speaking children, "Little Nachman." These are a collection of delightful stories about the childhood of Rebbe Nachman of Breslev, overflowing with emuna and positive role-models for today's children. Your children will love this book, written by Rav Shalom Arush and translated by yours truly.

In addition, we have two wonderful new CDs, Overcoming Difficulties and Happy and Singing.

All Emuna Outreach Books and CDs are available on line at Emuna Beams, Emuna Outreach's cyber Book & CD boutique.

Six exciting new Emuna CDs

When it rains it pours. We're delighted to announce the release of our latest six CDs in the Emuna series: Let's Be Happy, True Happiness, Saving Lives, Bringing the Geula, Ask & Receive, and Above Nature. These CDs are timely, and the cheapest and most effective anti-depressant on the market. You can now order all 6 and pay for 4 only (see the "Special Offers" section on the right-hand toolbar of this site).