028.3 Bani Lan Beisa 3 of 3

Title:Aleph Through Yud — Elevating Torah From the SourceBased on Likutei Moharan Torah 28, with R’ Nosson’s AppendixOverview:This shiur explores how Torah can either connect us to HaShem’s ratzon (will) or, chas v’shalom, be disconnected when taught superficially in the context the opposition against true talmidei chachamim that we have been discussing. Rebbe Nachman maps this through the first ten letters of the Aleph Beis, showing the path from fallen Alephs back to their source — and how serving true talmidei chachamim anchors us in emes.-----Some leaders relate to Torah horizontally superficially, as detached from its source. This is “Aleph Ne’fulin” — fallen Alephs — Torah taken at face value, not as a our access to deeper truth.We must attach to tzaddikim who are yirei Shamayim, including serving talmidei chachamim (an act compared to bringing the Korban Tamid.); and be anchored in chessed and emunah, to be protected from, and subdie these harmful influences.Takeaway:Torah must be approached as an expression of HaShem’s infinite will, not a self-contained “superficial” knowledge. By aligning with true tzaddikim and extracting the hidden good, we restore fallen Alephs to their source — and strengthen our connection to the One who gave it