Three Pillars of Existence
by Rabbi Max WeimanIn the Book of Genesis, the Torah quickly passes through thousands of years of history without going into details of individuals - until it reaches ...
Five Ways to Look Deeper
by Rabbi Max WeimanIn Genesis 18:1, God is speaking to Abraham. Yet when three strangers walk by, Abraham leaves God's presence to offer them assistance. Why would ...
External Influence, Inner Wisdom
by Rabbi Max WeimanWhat leads one person to imitate others, while another person is a fount of originality? We all tend to be influenced by the society around us. Our ...
Sensitivity to Another's Needs
by Rabbi Max WeimanWhen the Torah says, "Noah was righteous in his generation," it's sort of a backhanded compliment. Yes, he was righteous, but only in comparison to ...
The Uniqueness of Mankind
by Rabbi Max WeimanThe beginning of Genesis is the deepest section of the entire Torah and is discussed at length by the kabbalists. There is no end to its depth. An ...
Mystical Insights of Adar
by Rabbi Max WeimanEvery Jewish month has its unique kabbalistic power. "Conquering your enemies" is the opportunity of Adar.
Etymology of "Passover"
by Rabbi Max WeimanWhy name this key holiday after a house-skipping incident?
Max Weiman was raised in Philadelphia and studied classical music and fine art. After university, he received rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem. He now lives in St. Louis and authors the website kabbalahmadeeasy.com