TYH Nation Presents
Let The Energy Flow
Reb Shlomo Gaisin

This song is rooted in the creation of Adam—the epic moment when Hashem breathed life into the first human being, as it says, ‘ויפח באפיו נשמת חיים’—He breathed into his nostrils the soul of life. The holy Zohar teaches, ‘מאן דנפח, מתוכיה נפח’—one who breathes, breathes from their innermost essence. In that moment, Hashem gave each of us a חלק אלוקה ממעל ממש—a piece of His very essence, as the Alter Rebbe explains in the Tanya.

This breath is the source of the נשמת ישראל, the Jewish soul—a connection to Hashem that is unbreakable and unshakeable. The connection between  נשמה(soul) and  נשימה(breath) reminds us that every breath we take is a continuation of that first, holy breath of creation. As Rebbi Levi, in the name of Rebbi Chanina, teaches in Bereishis Rabah, ‘ע ל כל נשימה ונשימה תהללי-ה’—for every single breath, we must praise Hashem. Each inhale and exhale is an opportunity to reconnect to the light of our  נשמהand the divine spark flowing through us.

This song’s release on Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, is no coincidence. Chanukah is a time to ignite the light within, to illuminate the darkness, and to recognize that Hashem’s miracles surround us in every moment—just like the miracle of breath. The menorah’s flames remind us that even a small light has the power to overcome great darkness. And with each breath, we have the chance to fan the flames of our נשמה, letting its light shine brightly in the world.

Chevra, breathe deeply. With every breath, feel the infinite light and love of Hashem filling you. Like the lights of Chanukah, let your  נשמהilluminate the world with its divine spark, bringing warmth, hope, and clarity into the darkness.