The Inner Dimension of Shabbos

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series we continue studying the third stanza of Ana B'Koach, discussing the very deep secret of "Hanhagas HaYichud", the upper realms of Kesser, Chochmah, and Binah and how they may be perceived through emunah.   SOURCE SHEETS: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HQ6TurXIIU5XvmWV13gjnUR1Rg4OAURB/view?usp=drive_link   We hope you enjoy this shiur!...

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series we begin to study the third stanza of Ana B'Koach, exploring the connection between our national mission of revealing Hashem's unity in creation and the capacity of the eye to see.   SOURCE SHEETS: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13TofhFIe1HRmRc88-ighZL8MaGOItpZj/view?usp=drive_link We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to share...

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series we examine the first stanza of Ana B'Koach, discovering the extent of Hashem's Kindness and expanding our awareness of how much we can daven for at the threshold of Shabbos Kodesh. We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to share with family and friends! TO SUBSCRIBE TO EILECHA CONTENT AND FOR UPDATES ON EVENTS AND LEARNING OPPORTU...

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series we examine the first stanza of Ana B'Koach, discovering the extent of Hashem's Kindness and expanding our awareness of how much we can daven for at the threshold of Shabbos Kodesh. SOURCE SHEETS: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qB4cMFLSmeB8-1tTmcX3QoXJUc6_GNWp/view?usp=drive_link We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to share wi...

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series we begin exploring the remarkable tefillah "Ana B'Koach". We discuss the origin of the "Shem Mem-Beis", examining the energy of "Gevurah", its role in the creation of the world, and the way it compels everything to grow. We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to share with family and friends! TO SUBSCRIBE TO EILECHA CONTENT AND FO...

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series we look at the second half of "Mizmor L'David", exploring deep intentions for the seven mentions of "Kol Hashem". We also learn an incredible teaching from Rav Kook zy"a who brilliantly explains the connection between this mizmor and Shabbos Kodesh. We hope you enjoy this shiur! Please remember to share with family and friends! TO SUBSCR...

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series we examine the first four stanzas of "Mizmor L'David", the last paragraph we recite in Kabbalas Shabbos before "Ana B'Koach", exploring the way these four lines may be seen as a meditative ladder of consciousness, to help us break free from the illusory reality of our physical experience, and enter the transcendent splendor of Shabbos Ko...

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, take a deep dive into the relationship between Kesser, Binah, Tiferes, Yesod, and Malchus, lifting a layer off the text of Kabbalas Shabbos to reveal a running narrative that tells a very different story of mystical allusion which captures the essence of Shabbos Kodesh - "Yichud Kudsha B'rich Hu U'Shechintei". We hope you enjoy this shi...

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we explore a mindblowing teaching from the Baal HaTanya where the tzaddik sees the potential for yichud Kudsha B'rich Hu u'Shechintei within the internal manifestation of these elements and explains that the strategy of Amalek is to prevent this - as well as reveals the antitote to this spiritual malady! We hope you enjoy this shiur! Pl...

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, our exploration of the unification of "Kudsha Brich Hu" and the "Shechinah" takes us to brand-new vistas of thought, leading us to discover the role of the tzaddik, the deeper meaning of the phrase "the zivug should be oleh yafeh", the connection between Esther, Yehoshua, and the moon, and why the word "Hu" appears no less than 15 times...

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we explore the fundamental kavanah that underlies all of our avodas Hashem, delving deeply into the meaning of the terms "Kudsha B'rich Hu" and "Shechintei" and understanding what it means to be able to unite those two aspects of reality and cause Hashem's Presence to become revealed in the lower realms of His creation. In the process,...

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we delve further into our spiritual experience of Kabbalas Shabbos, love and awe, exploring - after a "crash course" on basic systems in Kabbalah - the relationship between the two "Heh's" in Hashem's Name, and how the dual facets of Binah reflect in Malchus to inspire the two emotions of love and awe we have been studying.   Subscribe...

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we continue delving into the depth of Kabbalas Shabbos, exploring the unique sense of awe we feel at the outset of Shabbos. Featuring teachings from the Rambam, the Kaf HaChaim, Kedushas Levi, the Zohar, the Toldos Yaakov Yosef, the Maharal, and others, and some beautiful niggunim at the end, this is one shiur you do not want to miss!  ...

In this special installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we begin delving into the depth of Kabbalas Shabbos, exploring the unique joy that we feel at the outset of Shabbos - a joy that compels us to enter the mystical "Field of Holy Apples", a glimpse into a completed, perfected world where Hashem's Presence permeates all. Featuring teachings from the Beis Ahron, the Maharsha, Reb No...

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we explore a beautiful teaching from Rav Kluger shlita which presents a whole new perspective on the "shalom bayis" that the light of the Shabbos Candles promotes.   Subscribe to Eilecha:  wa.me/447496831771?text=Subscribe%20me

In this installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we eplore teachings from the Bas Ayin, the Piacezner Rebbe, and the Berditchover zy"a which guide us through a deep understanding of the distinction between Shabbos candles and Chanukah candles.   Subscribe to Eilecha:  wa.me/447496831771?text=Subscribe%20me

In this week's installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we demonstrate the bond between Nigleh and Nistar as we explore the sugya of "Kavod" and "Oneg" as it relates to Shabbos candles. Seeing the perspectives of the Gri"z and the Aruch HaShulchan on a seeming contradiction in the Rambam as emblematic of two approaches to redemption, we infuse the halachic analysis with the spirit of...

In this week's installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we go back to basics, developing a lucid approach to the meaning of life by analyzing the verses relating to the creation of Man, the commandment to reproduce, and prophetic visions of a perfected world - the culmination of Man's efforts throughout history. Along the way, we delve deeply into the concept of speech, and how Moshia...

In this week's installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we study a teaching from the Sefas Emes regarding the way in which the six days of creation serve as the vessel for the great illumination of Shabbos Kodesh, which allows us to "peer beyond the rim" of life, to begin to perceive its inner spark in a flash of prophetic, imaginative awareness.   Subscribe to Eilecha:  wa.me/4474968...

In this week's installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we explore a third level of approaching Shabbos - this time through the lens of Avraham Avinu. Join us as we discover the inner meaning of the sun and the moon and the secret of Avraham Avinu's healing stone.   Subscribe to Eilecha:  wa.me/447496831771?text=Subscribe%20me

In this week's installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we take a deep dive into many rudimentary concepts in Penimiyus HaTorah, discussing the way in which all of existence is folded into the Shem Havaya, and how creation unfolds from letter to letter. We explore the root of all sin and discover the concept of "Binah", it's connection to the Kisei HaKavod, Yaakov Avinu, Teshuvah, and...

In this third installment of our Inner Dimension of Shabbos series, we explore the deeper meaning of the "beracha" contained by Shabbos, delving into the connection between Noach and Yitzchak Avinu, and the way in which our humanity - with all of its struggles, challenges, and failures - is a lichatchila.   Subscribe to Eilecha:  wa.me/447496831771?text=Subcribe%20me

We hope you enjoy this installment in our special series, "The Inner Dimension of Shabbos"! In this class, the Degel Machaneh Ephraim, Mei HaShiloach, and Maggid of Mezeritch teach us about the great lesson we learn in the palace of Shabbos.   Subscribe to Eilecha:  wa.me/447496831771?text=Subcribe%20me

We hope you enjoy this first installment in our brand-new series, "The Inner Dimension of Shabbos"! In this class, we learn a foundational discourse from the Nesivos Shalom that delves into the uniqueness of Shabbos and what makes this awesome day such a sublime delight for the soul.   Subscribe to Eilecha: wa.me/447496831771?text=Subcribe%20me