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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...

Amalek is a nation considered the eternal nemesis of the Jewish people. They were the first to attack the Israelites as they came out of Egypt, instilling fear and doubt in their minds and hearts.  Our Sages teach us that Amalek has the same numerology as doubt and that the etymology is a composite of the word "Malak," which means to sever. The Amalekites were brutal and savage, severing...

In a matter of less than a few days, the lives of millions of Israelis, Jews, and Gentiles from around the world were changed. To say that the war and the horrific pain and grief are staggering is an understatement.  We under 50 generations in Israel have never experienced the intensity we have seen in the last few days.  We have come from close to a month of Holidays culminating with Simchat Tora...

Sefer Yetzira tells us that the Creator created the world with "a book, a story, and an author." Are we the authors of our stories or are we passive and reactive players? The joy of the last day of the festive holiday of Succot is called Hoshana Raba or "great salvation." The entire holiday of Succot is associated with a particular joy of water. What is this joy and how is it d...

Nothing is more powerful than the feeling of the loving embrace of the Creator. The truth is that we are ALWAYS lovingly embraced and held. We are often distracted, worried, and confused, as well as many other emotions that prevent us from feeling this constant loving truth.  The holiday of Succot is celebrated after Yom Kippur when we let go of our cumbersome, emotionally charged packages. At thi...

As we transition from the days of Rosh Hashana to Yom Kippur, we come to the "10 days of Teshuva- repentance." While Teshuva-repentance sounds like a daunting word for many, in truth it is the most natural and harmonious state in which we can be. There are many levels of Teshuva discussed by the sages. What is the return to the body? While we may believe that Teshuva entails running away...

How much presence vs. distractions do you have in your life? How about gratitude and positivity vs. seeing the negative?   Rosh Hashana- the Jewish New Year is not only a celebration for the start of new beginnings; it is called "Yom Hadin," the day of judgment.   Kabbalah and Chassidut explain that the judgment of Rosh Hashana is on the extent of how much we brought Hashem- God, into ou...

Parshat Nitzavim consistently precedes Rosh Hashana in our yearly reading cycle. It emphasizes the incredible strength found in unity.   According to the teachings of the Ba'al Shem Tov, the secret to ushering in a sweet new year lies in the concept of unity encapsulated in this portion. This unity is not external but begins from deep within us.  Throughout the year, we encounter both successe...

In the Torah portion of Ki Tavo, we learn about the first fruit, Bikurim. This special Mitzvah emphasizes the power of gratitude and recounts our successes in our year.  The Sages teach us that the recipe for joy lies in our perspective of gratitude. This class will delve into the various levels of joy and how joy is the quintessential factor for true spiritual growth. As we prepare for Rosh Hasha...

In the Torah portion of Ki Teitzei, the narrative starts with the theme of going out to war. Renowned commentator Rashi imparts a fascinating perspective—he dubs this conflict a "war of permission." What does that mean? Essentially, it signifies that this battle isn't your standard mandatory defense of national borders. On a spiritual level, "permission" refers to a higher...