The Live Kabbalah Podcast- Daily Wisdom, Deep Conversations, Inner Transformation

What is the Kabbalistic essence of the month of Sivan? It is about instilling presence within contradictions.   The Torah says, regarding the month of Sivan, "They (the Israelites) encamped around the mountain." Our sages say that this was the first time true prevailing peace was achieved from an interpersonal point of view. After all the days of counting and inner accounting, the ultima...

What is holiness? The Ramban (Rabbi Moshe ben Nachman of Barcelona, Spain) says it means "removed from the mundane." In this week's Parsha Emor, we learn about the innate holiness found within the Kohen, which translates into a different level of responsibility they have towards the collective.  In truth, all of us are called Kohanim. As the Torah says, "I will make you a nation...

As we transition from the month of Nissan—Aries into Iyar Taurus, we transition into a different phase of consciousness, which is unique to Iyar and the month of May. The Arizal teaches about three phases of consciousness. These three archetypes are experienced on a superconscious level on the Seder night, and then we strive to internalize this experience. How do these phases reflect in our daily...

Charoset: The Sweetness of Liberation - The Symbolism on the Passover Table We are happy to welcome botanical expert and historian Avraham Dahan, the author of the Talmudic Encyclopedia of Plants & Herbs, as a guest teacher. The presence of Charoset on the Seder table is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and symbolism, particularly during the Passover holiday, which commemorates the Israelites...

In our Parsha, Tzaria, we learn about the leper and the healing from leprosy.  Leprosy is a skin condition with a spiritual root. The Torah says that if a person suspects that they have leprosy, they must "come to the Kohen" and show him the white patches. The Kohen determines whether the person is an actual leper and quarantines him for seven days.  In our Inner Vibe class, we will delv...

The month of Nissan represents the above nature dimension. The name Nissan means miracles, and during this month, we assume the above natural reality of love, joy, and compassion as our true selves.

A profound class on the roots of shame and how we may heal it. Shame is something we all have. In fact, it is part of our human DNA and is stamped deeply into our psyche. After the sin of the Tree of Knowledge, Adam, the first man, was asked by G-d in the Garden of Eden, "Where are you?

A deep dive into understanding life's journeys. As much as we do not yearn for or anticipate expansiveness/redemption, it is found within the challenge itself, and one of life's great lessons is this recognition. The Torah portion of Pekudai culminates the book of Shemot-Exodus. The book begins by recounting the children of Jacob's descent into Egypt or exile. Yet this recounting is de...

The Zohar teaches that we are comprised of the spiritual higher self, which is called our "other half." We are also comprised of our lower ego-centric self. We are interested in uplifting the ego self by utilizing the power of choice and observation. This Shabbat is the first of four special Torah readings that spiritually prepare us for the holidays of Purim and Passover. The Zohar says...

In the Torah portion, Ki -Tissa, we learn about the sin of the golden calf in which Moshe rises in prayer to the Creator to atone for this grave sin. It says Hashem (G-d) teaches Moshe THE prayer to annul the negative decree and atone for the sin. It is the 13 Attributes of mercy. The holy Zohar says that the 13 Attributes of mercy are compared to the various colors of the 13 petals of the rose, w...

What is the essence of joy? The holiday of Purim teaches us that there is a constant joy of self beyond our knowing and doing. This joy is interconnected with our inner child, whose birthright is joy. Purim Katan offers us to connect to the constant and subtle joy of being in the moment and harnassing the opportunity to live with an open mind and open heart throughout the year. This minor holiday...

The month of Adar is one of the most joyous and auspicious months on the calendar. This year, we are in a leap year and are celebrating two Adars or 60 days of Adar. When this happens (every 2-3 years), there is a special inherent potential that we can tap into. In a sense, we become nullified within these 60 days and its potential. The month of Adar teaches us about the power of miracles. Not mir...

In this week's Parsha-Bo, Moshe is asked to approach Pharoah on his home turf. Moshe is frightened, and the Zohar says that Hashem tells him, "Come with me to Pharoah." Hashem walks Moshe into the fearsome face-to-face with the dark side. The Zohar gives a secondary interpretation that the Pharoah represents the source from which all lights stem, the Pharoah of holiness. According to...

What is flow? It is the state of being where we are perfectly aligned with our purpose. Behavioral Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi says that flow is the balance of when our challenges and capacities are conjoined to connect with our ecstatic state of being. Csikszentmihalyi says that the best moments in our lives are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times . . . The best moments usually oc...

Throughout the book of Beriesheit - Genesis, we hear the word Hineini from all of our greats. Starting with Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph, they refer to their divine awareness within the darkness of uncertainty as Hineini. Lenord Cohen has a famous song Hineni, in which he refers to his surrender to G-d as Hineni. In this week's Parsha and new book of Shmot- Moshe uses the word Hineni to head to...

Inarguably, Jacob stands out as one of the greatest spiritual heroes who engaged in the most courageous battles ✨ His struggles encompassed inner and outer conflicts stemming from a perceived lack of paternal love, sibling strife, discord among his children, a celestial encounter with an angel, and confrontations with his father-in-law. According to our Sages, Jacob faced seven significant battle...

Learn about the Ari's three stages of our spiritual evolution and the rise of the feminine consciousness called Malchut, which the world is evolving into.

 The eighth day of Chanukah is also called "Zot Chanukah" or "this is Chanukah" because it captures the essence of the holiday. In this class, we explore the two opinions of Beit Hillel and Beit Shamai about seeing the actual now vs accessing potential. How do we surrender to a great place of oneness and release our limiting beliefs? Why do we mention the wars and challenges? C...

Join us in our discussion as we unravel the roots of antisemitism, tracing back to the narratives of Isaac and Yishmael, Jacob and Eisav, and the pivotal moment of the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. Explore the spiritual dimensions that contribute to the enduring question: Why does Eisav harbor hatred towards Jacob, and how can we transcend this ingrained animosity? In this class, we examined...

Tap into and learn more about the New Moon in Kislev-Sagittarius, the month of light and miracles 🌟 As the war of light and darkness is playing out in the world, we are all being asked to access our inner light in such a deep, raw, and real way. In this Women's Circle, Miriam shares tools and guidance to access our light through the energy of this powerful new month of miracles. Special guest...

Join us for a captivating exploration as Rabbi Shalom Pasternak helps us delve into the essence of Chassidut, guiding us on a journey to find unity within ourselves. In this episode, we unravel the profound teachings that illuminate our inner light. Get ready for a candid conversation and a soulful fabrengen, preparing us for the meaningful celebration of Yud Tet Kislev. Tune in as we explore the...

Join Rabbi Amichai & Shifra Hendrie in this fascinating and vital conversation on how to stay centered in the eye of the storm and let go of the old and embrace the new reality that is unfolding within ourselves and the world. Listen to the powerful centering and heart-opening meditation. Here is our gift to you during these turbulent times.https://www.livekabbalah.com/blog/Anchored-Trust-Medi...

The Prophet Daniel sees in his vision the statue of Nebuchadnezzar as a physical representation of the four exiles the Jewish people will be in. He sees Babalyon, Persia/Media, Greece, and Rome as parts of the statue's body. Our Sages teach us that he saw a fifth exile, the most fierce one which will occur at the end of days, the exile of Yishmael. In this must-watch class, we delve into sourc...

In these trying times, we are facing unprecedented levels of attacks on Israel and Jews both physically and through unbiased reporting in the news and on social media. In last week's class, we explored whether the war we are engaging in is the war of Gog and Magog spoken about in the Tanach in the books of Ezekiel and Zecharia. We brought various sources and got a clearer understanding of what...

With everything that is happening in the world, we can not help but wonder what exactly is going on and when/if it will stop. Many people, including prominent rabbis, say we are in the war of Gog and Magog.  There are tremendous misunderstandings and justified fears about this apocalyptic war.  In this class, we will explore the sources of Gog and Magog through the lens of commentators and the len...