Spiritual Inner Judaism

In this episode, we’ll explore Names and Naming which in the Jewish tradition, has a lot of significance beginning with Adam in the Bible. We’ll go into some depth about the Hebrew meaning of the name Adam and its spiritual meaning...and what this all might mean for you. I hope you’ll join me. Please connect with me at ruthschapira@innerjudaism.com -- I'd love to hear from you.

In this episode, we’ll explore the notion of TRUTH, which is a huge concept, to be sure, but we’ll just examine one small aspect of the idea of truth, a little bit about what it meant for our sages and what it might mean for you in your own life.

In this episode, we'll explore the character trait known as Gevurah in Hebrew, which means strength. We’ll learn the deeper, spiritual meaning of the word and how you can cultivate resilience and self-discipline when facing challenges.

In this episode we'll explore the unique meaning of Awareness, and what implications that has for our spiritual lives. I'm extremely grateful that Inner Judaism podcast is featured amont the Top 60 Jewish podcasts! Please subscribe and share to bring these teachings to more people, thank you!

Mussar has a specific definition of the character trait of Patience. Listen to this episode which explains a meaning you might not realize. If you're intrigued about the practice of Mussar, check out more information at InnerJudaism.com

In this episode of the Inner Judaism podcast you'll experience a guided visualization for how miracles surround us every day….but often go unnoticed. I hope that by the end of this podcast, you will have experienced a deeper connection with the spiritual side of Judaism. I appreciate your comments! Please email me at ruthschapira@innerjudaism.com 

In what ways is the Torah relevant for me personally? How can an ancient text, with material that I sometimes can't relate to, speak to me today? Listen to this episode for a different way to think about the messages the Torah has for us, on a weekly basis. 

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In this podcast, we’ll be exploring love from a Jewish perspective. I hope that I will be able to share some teachings with you that will give you a new way of thinking about the complicated subject of Love and God.  To read more about the spirituality of Judaism, check out Inner Judaism's blog here . 

In this podcast, we’ll be exploring a difficult subject…the messy part of life. I hope I will be able to give you a different way of thinking, of how to bless the broken in our lives, which at times is a huge challenge. You can read my blog on Inner Judaism and subscribe to my spiritual newsletter, "Inner Focus". 

Does God need our blessing? Blessings begin by us saying:   Blessed are you Lord, Our God, King of the Universe…. But wait a second…are we really blessing GOD?? You are invited to discover the true nature of blessings in this episode by Inner Judaism 

This episode will give you a new way of thinking about something we do everyday...every one of us....every single day. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and relax with me a bit as we explore the news ways that our techno-centric society has changed our very definition of the word WORD.  Visit www.innerjudaism.com to subscribe to Inner Focus, an uplifting spiritual newsletter.

Why is Praying to God Sometimes So Hard?  It's difficult to muster up the emotional content you need to develop a relationship with God when you connect only a few times a year. This podcast will encourage you to begin that relationship.  

Along with our ancestors, we leave a narrow place in search of a spiritual home. Join me to experience the wilderness, the Midbar and what it might mean for you. 

In this podcast, I'll offer you a few thought experiments to make you think a bit more of your everyday experiences a little differently. Our imaginations can take us to far away places.  Please tell me about your everyday experiences with life's mysteries at www.innerjudaism.com  

We live in a comparative culture, which tends to breed envy.  We all feel it at times, sometimes by just a tinge of a feeling of want, of envy. This meditation will delve into Mussar, an ancient Jewish spiritual practice, by exploring the character trait of Envy ---in Hebrew, Kin'ah. This meditation will offer you a visualization of an encounter and a different way to respond to envy.  T...

Why is gratitude considered a foundational spiritual practice?   How does understanding the Hebrew meaning of the word explain this?   Listen to the podcast to learn more about the real Hebrew meaning of gratitude.  Visit www.innerjudaism.com to learn more about Ruth Schapira and Inner Judaism.  

What does Judaism have to say about speech?   A lot it turns out. In this episode we'll focus on just one idea, from thousands of years ago....and along the way, you'll learn more about yourself.  For a sourcesheet on this episode, contact me at www. InnerJudaism.com

How can we begin to understand what it means to Trust in God? To trust in the One of All Being?  We can begin by recognizing the trait of trust that we already experience...every single day. We can cultivate our 'mental muscle' to help us gain an ability to have Trust.  With this podcast, you will have the ability to experience the character trait of Trust, of Bitachon (Hebrew). If you w...

Take a few minutes to appreciate that your very life---your breath---is a gift! 

How do we bring a sacred quality into our day-to-day interactions? It's not as complicated as you might think. Listen to find out.  

How tolerant are we of our own mistakes?  Can we forgive ourselves when we inevitably screw up?  What does Jewish tradition say about making mistakes?  Listen to this podcast from Inner Judaism to learn more.  Visit www.innerjudaism.com for more about the inner life of Judaism. 

This Inner Judaism podcast discusses the big question of life: Why are you here? What does the Zohar, mystical Jewish writings, say about the purpose of creation? Join me to think about what all this means for you.  You can visit InnerJudaism.com to comment or subscribe to Inner Focus , a spiritual newsletter. 

The month of Elul, before Rosh Hashanah, is a time for introspection. It's a time that our tradition tells us God is close to us. What does that mean and how might we respond?