Soul of the Week ✨ Rav Yonatan Attias

It is so easy to survive the darkness by adopting a radical optimism that ignores my own brokenness, or to become consumed by tears of anger when I face the pain of this world. Yet, the profound invitation of this season is to learn how to sit with the raw, undefined ache inside me and transform it into tears of longing. When I close my eyes in the midst of my personal pain and shut out the immedi...

It is so easy to feel unworthy after I stumble, believing I am defined by my mistakes and inner darkness. Yet, through the counting of the Jewish people and the covenant of peace given to Pinchas, I learn that Hashem looks at me and sees only my pure, holy spark. To be counted is to be reminded that my unique name profoundly matters, and that I am completely surrounded by Hashem's love. When I all...

It is so easy to view my spiritual life as a checklist of obligations, leaving me feeling distant or broken when I inevitably make mistakes. Through the lens of Parshat Balak and the true meaning of being the "chosen people," I learn that true Avodat Hashem is not about flawless performance, but about maintaining an honest, living relationship with my Creator. Even when I stumble, I am invited to...

The most profound healing begins with the realization that the remedy was prepared before the wound even existed. Just as a mother lovingly descends into the mess of her child to bring cleanliness and order, the mystery of the Parah Adumah reveals a Divine love that is willing to meet me in the "dirt" of my own mistakes. I find that when I stop trying to force perfection and instead trust in this...

I begin to see that my obsession with the "summit"—the final destination or the perfect result—often blinds me to the holiness of the climb itself. While Korach sought immediate, top-down change to fix what he perceived as a failing nation, I learn from Aharon HaKohen that true leadership is the patient, mirrored presence that stays with us through every mistake of our journey. By choosing to see...

There is a profound spiritual difference between the "grasshopper" mentality of the spies and the quiet, persistent humility of Moshe Rabenu. While the spies allowed their past failures and perceived inadequacies to convince them that entering Israel was impossible, Moshe teaches us that true holiness is found in the simple, patient act of showing up. Living in Israel—and living a life of Torah—is...

It is so easy to associate my deepest passions with my past mistakes, forgetting that the fire inside me is inherently pure and holy. Looking at Aharon HaKohen, who lit the Menorah with the exact same excitement every single day despite the failures of the people, I learn that true spiritual service isn't about cutting away parts of who I am. Instead, it is about peeling back the layers of misdire...

I learn that my moments of spiritual clarity and understanding are not just for my immediate benefit, but serve as a crucial resource of strengt during inevitable times of doubt or diminished consciousness. By using my inner 'greatness' to illuminate my own 'smallness' and sharing that light with others who are struggling, I commit to shining brightly like the stars, knowing that self-awareness is...

How much are we will to become impure for someone else?   📄 Source sheet:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NiAsziWRKTj_i0rq1qg7hgOmiSh1LyUo/view?usp=sharing   ____ 🔅 Soul of the Week is a weekly dive into the inner Torah of the Parsha, the rhythms of the seasons, and the soul’s innate connection to Hashem - with Rav Yonatan Attias. A project of the Pnima community in Jerusalem. 🔗 Join the Pnim...

Pesach is about learning how to shed the heavy, accumulated emotional "frames" of chametz so we can live fully in the clear, present moment of matzah. By kindling our constant inner fire and peeling back our outer layers of concealment, we can uncover the essential, hidden light within us all. This inner work leads us to Nirtzah, the ultimate peak of the Seder, where we awaken to the profound trut...

Avodat Hashem is not about becoming someone else - it’s about uncovering who you already are. In this shiur, we explore how true connection begins when we stop imitating and start listening inward, allowing a deeper, more personal relationship with Hashem to emerge. 📄 Source sheet:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sIhM6lEWk0-whc7D3w2owCk8iPT86XqE/view?usp=drive_link ____ 🔅 Soul of the Week is a...

As we rise from our fallen place, we are adorned with shining crowns. When we lose touch with our light, Moshe collects it and safe-guards it for us. 📄 Source sheet:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uElK6SW_8JUg9lT_iOAMV06H0zBDIcKxFhZPd4KLElQ/edit?usp=sharing   ____ 🔅 Soul of the Week is a weekly dive into the inner Torah of the Parsha, the rhythms of the seasons, and the soul’s innate conne...

We dive into the powerful imagery of the very first Purim seuda... And what it teaches us. 📄 Source sheet:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gQR4Nt6p4HKYa8ZDD5zpSjEEGI6ZDm8Q/view?usp=drive_link ____ 🔅 Soul of the Week is a weekly dive into the inner Torah of the Parsha, the rhythms of the seasons, and the soul’s innate connection to Hashem - with Rav Yonatan Attias. A project of the Pnima commun...

Life is a balance between ascending the mountain with a burning passion, and descending into the mundanity of this world, building vessels for light. In both instances, we are called to be present and tap into infinity. 📄 Source sheet:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/13CnSySP5mcCQogsRPxCzymiwotraXLyo/view?usp=drive_link   ____ 🔅 Soul of the Week is a weekly dive into the inner Torah of the Pars...

The word "אנכי - Anochi" means not only "me" - but the very essence of me, nameless, wordless, complete presence. 📄 Source sheet:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yu1gMEjhzxrhQoJCi1oFR9sD8jIj2PoP/view?usp=drive_link   ____ 🔅 Soul of the Week is a weekly dive into the inner Torah of the Parsha, the rhythms of the seasons, and the soul’s innate connection to Hashem - with Rav Yonatan Attias. A pr...

Standing at the Red Sea, we were faced with a choice and opportunity: To pave our own path through the ocean. 📄 Source sheet:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SheDbOUj6rejz-iice0nkURAROsuM6yn/view?usp=drive_link ____ 🔅 Soul of the Week is a weekly dive into the inner Torah of the Parsha, the rhythms of the seasons, and the soul’s innate connection to Hashem - with Rav Yonatan Attias. A project...

Personal renewal is often made so difficult when we feel restricted by our surroundings; the expectations of who we must be and the assumption that we never truly change... Stepping out of exile starts with the ability to leave it all behind, with and eye and heart to future. 📄 Source sheet:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y83LHljj_4VT1CCFD37EyYfYsjEu2jfB/view?usp=drive_link ____ 🔅 Soul of the...

Redemption begins with breath: moving from silent physical suffering, to emotional awakening, and finally to conscious divine awareness and purpose. Through Parashat Va’era, we learn that freedom starts when constriction is acknowledged and breath returns. 📄 Source sheet:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/18XPYZRaIJHMCsynHKzfgFLlanCr8Vx68K527FaIQNYk/edit?usp=drive_link ____ 🔅 Soul of the Week ...

Redemption begins when we slow down, turn toward the hidden fire within ourselves and Am Yisrael, and learn to see holiness that cannot be extinguished - even in the darkest places. 📄 Source sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zn0fHvQlBmKcVua7KywFCehj1LqEXcUnWWl4XGbsSXo/edit?tab=t.0   ____ 🔅 Soul of the Week is a weekly dive into the inner Torah of the Parsha, the rhythms of the seasons,...

Through Yehuda’s approach and Yosef’s self-disclosure, we learn how living without masks allows Hashem’s presence to shine through us into the world. 📄 Source sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uciGKRqx-WRaBtXCZclIp-Ooka-YugvmBTYcv6bBuOw/edit?tab=t.0   ____ 🔅 Soul of the Week is a weekly dive into the inner Torah of the Parsha, the rhythms of the seasons, and the soul’s innate connection...

Can I find the courage to bring my dreams back to life? Can I be happy when someone else's dream comes true? 📄 Source sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UVuoG3jKhF5OMfxhi2UFAG4Hu6IBEWZT/view?usp=drive_link   ____ 🔅 Soul of the Week is a weekly dive into the inner Torah of the Parsha, the rhythms of the seasons, and the soul’s innate connection to Hashem - with Rav Yonatan Attias. A project...

Yaakov faces his darkness, and sweetens it. The darkness rises - כי עלה השחר ✨ 📄 Source sheet:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jNtHady8W_9bFn8U8CipB3r8mjaMk5MyU9xOLJo1Q0I/edit?tab=t.0   ____ 🔅 Soul of the Week is a weekly dive into the inner Torah of the Parsha, the rhythms of the seasons, and the soul’s innate connection to Hashem - with Rav Yonatan Attias. A project of the Pnima communit...

The sun comes, and Yaakov becomes. His light begins to shine, and he steps into his greatness, paving a brand new path that becomes a channel for angels and heavenly blessing. This class explores a mysterious and beautiful Zohar that sheds light on the divine assistance we get along our journey... 📄 Source sheet:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cuQgI-25_K8n6691JiRfW975YxD-Gr9gZ76Ngwa-bAI/edi...

Yaakov lives a life of impossible duality, holding the balance between heaven and earth, Rachel and Leah, the wto sides of the river, the two tents of his parents. This tension creates an unstoppable life force. 📄 Source sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iaQiAVZ2bN3IQ8a_X42Zk4sej_-He_KqOhWgTr3we-U/edit?usp=sharing   ____ 🔅 Soul of the Week is a weekly dive into the inner Torah of the Pa...

A journey into Yitzchak’s prayer at sunset - the birth of Mincha, the moment between light and darkness. Through Reb Shlomo’s teaching, we explore how even when the day feels unfinished, when the sun turns red with longing and shame, Hashem whispers: You are still loved. 📄 Source sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYqM2aZ-s2HtnG8pkx8a0x4Yr-5X5_2SwC2Cks3xWDU/   ____ 🔅 Soul of the Week is...