Episode 105 - Naiveté and the Struggle for Real
I look around and see so many people struggling to stay inspired — in Yiddishkeit, with Chassidus and the Rebbe.
And yet, after decades, I still feel a fire when I learn Chassidus.
And honestly? This itself feels like a question.
Am I naïve? Is this just intellectual excitement?
Habit? Or something real?
In this week’s Street Farbrengen, we wrestle openly with a question many may be afraid to ask out loud:
How do I know the inspiration is real — and not just emotional hype, nostalgia, or ideas that happen to excite the mind?
We explore:
The difference between naïveté and depth
Why inspiration fades for some — and endures for others
Chassidus as meaning, as rebellious, discipline, and desire
What it means to feel the absence of Elokus
And why true connection often shows up as discomfort before light
This isn’t a pep talk.
It’s not about being “frum enough.”
And it’s definitely not about pretending to feel what you don’t.
It’s about oneg and chasaron — pleasure and lack of it.
About knowing what you’re missing because you’ve tasted what’s possible.
If you’ve ever wondered:
Why don’t I feel it anymore?
Is sustained inspiration even real?
What does Chassidus actually want from me?
This conversation is for you.
👉 Listen. Argue. Stay uncomfortable.