Building a Personal Relationship with Hashem (28): Radical Vulnerability

Why do we often hide our real selves when we show up to talk to God? In this moving shiur, Rav Lebish Hundert shares a powerful Breslov parable about an orphan, a secret pain, and the true meaning of friendship.Drawing on the teachings of Rebbe Nachman and the insights of Rav Kivak, Rav Hundert explains why "talking Torah" is sometimes a mask for the soul, and how we can build a "safe container" to finally tell God the truth. If you’ve ever felt a distance in your prayer or wondered what it actually means to have a "Soul Friend" (Yedid Nefesh), this episode is for you.Highlights include:The Orphan’s Parable: Moving from intellectual connection to emotional truth.Why God is looking for "Friends," not just "Subjects."The Stephen Covey connection: How to be a better listener to your own soul.Why feeling the pain of the Galus (Exile) is a sign of ultimate closeness.Recorded June 24, 2026.