Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World

How to conquer them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holy teachings based on the shapes of the Hebrew letters in the Torah. Why does the Book of Exodus start with the letter Vav? Vav means "and". Who begins a conversation with the word "and"?How does this connect with the first letter of the Torah and the last? This doesn't begin to describe this talk! Take a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you stay connected to your higher self, to the "You Above"? In this week's talk we explore strategies to be be an integrated person, combing your body and soul, your heart and your mind, your heaven and your earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happened when we ate from the Tree of Knowledge? And how does it affect us to this day? Is it higher to be commanded to do a mitzvah, or to do it voluntarily? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seeing G-d when there is light is easy, but what happens when night falls? How are we to relate to the Divine then? In this week's talk we develop strategies for how to cope with the darkness and discuss Hanukah, too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I didn't want to go to Auschwitz, but I did and now I'm back. Here is an impressionistic overview of the trip, and how it felt to be there with my son. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside/Outside Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deep look into the human condition! This talk covers everything from the roots of jealousy and hate, to the difficulty of beginning projects and appreciating our own gifts. Lots to think about in this one! Have a great week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look into the epic struggle between Yaakov (Jacob) and his twin brother Esav (Essau). It's a historic event, and yet on a deeper level it's a blueprint to understanding the competing desires that exist within us, and a prophecy of how it will all be resolved in the end. Have a great week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Balancing Our Many Lives. How do we do it, and how can we do it even better? In this week's talk we explore strategies to avoid self-sabotage and achieve synergy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the Throne of Glory? How does it connect to the letter Aleph? How is the letter Aleph a map of the Universe? And how does it explain our job in this world? All these topics are explained and discussed in this week's epic talk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Personal Tales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Evolution of Righteousness:Was Noach holy?  Yes!  But then why is the flood blamed on him?  Or put another way, if he was a Tzaddik, then why didn't he pray for his generation to be spared?  Did you know Noach gets reincarnated as Moshe, and that Moshe rectifies his soul?  All this is discussed as we explore the role of the Tzaddik and the evolution of righteousness. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

If you don't feel it, you're not going to do it. That's the simple truth about the way we're built. But how do you feel it? In this week's talk, we discuss practical tools for bringing your learning into your heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do we begin the Torah now? Why not on Rosh Hashana? It's a famous question but here is a new answer!! This was recorded in the Happy Minyan Succah at 2am. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever feel alone? Even when you are in a crowded room? Succos is the fixing! In this week's talk we also discuss the only one letter word in the Torah. It's a large letter Hay -- that isn't even a word. It's a question! What does all this mean?? Listen and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Time of Our Joy!! In this week's talk we discuss what makes this period in our lives so special! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yom Kippur 2018 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The One who is judging you is the One who love you the most! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! In this week's talk, we take a cosmic look at how to visualize the new year coming down, blessings and curses, and developing an expanded sense of self! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone wants to be the best they can be -- but do you do that exactly? In this week's talk, we look at practical steps that are surprisingly small that can get us to that most awesome of places -- the best you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look into the amazing world of belief. We explore why so many people don't believe (especially people with more academic perspectives) and why it is that even "believers" often aren't able to believe even when they want to and are trying to. It's a big topic! But lots of helpful suggestions contained within! Hope you get a chance to listen and take the trip with me! Hosted on Acast. S...

The New Year is coming! The month of Elul is our chance to get ready for the next chapter of our lives and for the world that is about to unfold. In this weeks talk, we discuss practical tools for getting the best new year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maintaining Balance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free Gifts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.