Boundary of Fear and Love
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonGod told the Jewish people to put a boundary around Sinai. Much more than a white picket fence, this actually represents a deep spiritual concept.
Exile and Redemption Part 1: Holy Sparks
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonWhy have Jews been scattered to the four corners of the earth?
Holy Sparks #5: Why Not Antarctica?
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonSome spots on earth are merely storage halls of Holy Sparks, until the time comes for each spark to be released.
Holy Sparks #4: The Purpose of Creation
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonThe physical world contains latent sparks of holiness, waiting for us to draw them out.
Holy Sparks #3: Soul Food
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonBy ingesting food, we feed our soul the holy sparks hidden within.
Holy Sparks #2: The Contractor Who Couldn't Say...
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonNobody wants to overstay his or her welcome. Jacob spends just enough time in exile to gather the sparks.
Prayer #11 - Acknowledging Good
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonIn Hebrew, the word for gratitude can mean "thanks", "praise" and "confession."
Climax of History - Current Events and Kabbalah:...
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonThe flow of world events, highlighted by the September 11 attacks, point to the dramatic culmination of history.
Prayer #10 - Upside-down Hourglass
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonBy having the right intention in prayer, we raise the sparks and bring time closer to its ultimate end.
From the Desert to the Holy Land - Current Events...
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonThe Jews in Moses' time chose the barren desert over the Holy Land. Jews today are faced with the same fateful decision.
Prayer #9 - Holy Sparks of Energy
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonThe holy sparks of spiritual energy, embedded in the physical, animate the universe and fuel redemption.
Hear O Israel: Part 3 - Jewish Unity
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonEmbodied in the first verse of the Sh'ma, and its accompanying praise of God's kingdom, is a profound allusion to the unity of the Jewish people.
Prayer #7 - Hear O Israel Part II
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonIf we look at the Sh'ma, the quintessential Jewish prayer, through the eyes of gematria, we can see encoded the mission of Jews in world history.
Prayer #6 - Hear O Israel: Part 1
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonThe message of the Sh'ma is applicable to every Jew at all times, at every conscious moment. It embodies one of the most profound concepts known to man: the Oneness of God.
Prayer #5 - Prayer Role Models
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonAbraham and Moses knew how to turn every action into an experience of communicating with God. Their very existence became synonymous with "prayer."
Prayer #4 - Feeding the Universe
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonThe physical universe contains a spiritual counterpart that acts as its soul. To thrive, the soul of the universe needs to be nourished by prayer.
Prayer #3 - Praying With Purity
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonPurity has the power to transform prayer into a focused, uplifting experience. Here are a few simple tools.
Prayer #2 - In Search of Meaningful Prayer
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonThe difference between the words in the seemingly incomprehensible Siddur and those in your heart is your understanding. Here's how to make them one and the same.
Prayer: In Search of God and Self
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonDoes prayer seems like a meaningless chore? Here is a fresh look at prayer and what it can do for you.
Capital-R Reality
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonWe are witnessing events that shake us and cause a seismic shift in perception. Attaining clarity of what it all means is our goal on Yom Kippur.
Destruction of Joseph's Tomb: A Kabbalistic View
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonShechem -- where Joseph was sold into slavery and later buried -- is where redemption will begin with acts of estruction.
Serenity Lost and Found
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonEarly morning in a birthing hospital, amid the joyous sound of a baby's first cry, my wife gave birth to silence.
Israel Spiritual Symposium: Assumptions and...
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonThe Mideast conflict is about eradicating false assumptions and joining forces with Ultimate Truth.
Soul Matters: #5 Prayer Made Practical
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonPrayer can be difficult. Here are some practical exercises on how to use it to our advantage.
Soul Matters: #4 - Worlds and Levels of Soul
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonThe levels of soul transform prayer into a spiritual elevator that takes us up into the presence of God.
Soul Matters: #3 - Souls and Prayer
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonConnecting with the five levels of soul during prayer draws down different aspects of spiritual energy and transforms the prayer experience.
Soul Matters: #2 - Unifying Souls
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonThe five levels of soul channel the light of God into us, but our actions effect the flow of spiritual energy.
Soul Matters: #1 - Real Soul Brothers
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonThe soul is a complex spiritual entity made up of five intricately connected parts, which may explain why at times we feel different degrees of spirituality.
Moshiach and the World Today
by Rabbi Pinchas WinstonFor millennia, Jews have eagerly anticipated the arrival of Moshiach. Today we need him more than ever.