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Kabbala #5 - Prayer, Study and the Ten Sefirot
by Rabbi Shimon Leiberman Prayer lifts us above a fragmented world, where we turn our focus to only One God, whose many attributes make up one cohesive union.
Transcendence and Oneness
by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith Kurt Vonnegut and encounters with the Infinite source of existence.
Climbing the Mountain: Essay and Interview with Kirk Douglas
by Kirk Douglas After more than 80 movies, surviving a helicopter crash and a stroke, the famous actor finds fulfillment in Torah study.
Principle of the Soul #5 - It's the Thought that Counts
by Rabbi Chaim Levine Learning to separate ego-driven thinking from soul-inspired thinking is a challenge of growing spiritually.
Kabbala #4: Why 10?
by Rabbi Shimon Leiberman Ten Sefirot are not "ten" by chance -- their number helps us understand the design of the entire world.
Making Contact
by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith How can we perceive the Infinite while stuck in a finite world?
A Handicapped Look at Disability
by Sarah Shapiro An evening's encounter with a handicapped couple overturns misconceptions that have crippled one woman over a lifetime.
Principles of the Soul: #4 - A View of the Universe
by Rabbi Chaim Levine The ego says that external circumstances define how you should feel. The soul says that the controls are all internal. What do you think?
Kabbala #3: The Ten Sefirot
by Rabbi Shimon Leiberman A Kabbalistic concept explaining the multiplicity of God's manifestations in the world helps us see how God is truly One.
What is Prayer?
by Rabbi Irwin Katsof Prayer is not a half-hearted ritual recitation of words; it is an outpouring of the heart.
God: An Introduction
by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith Delve into some mind-boggling concepts in this exploration of the Jewish definition of God.
Principles of the Soul: #3 - Giving Vs. Taking
by Rabbi Chaim Levine The struggle between your soul and your ego is over life-affirming giving and body-deteriorating taking.
Kabbala #2: Perceiving the Infinite
by Rabbi Shimon Leiberman How can we get a glimpse of God? Kabbala reveals how the Infinite interacts with humanity.
Kabbala #1: What Is Kabbala?
by Rabbi Shimon Leiberman Kabbala is the Torah's expression of the way the world works. Removed from its source, it's a lot of rubbish. (First in a series.)
Search for Truth
by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith Searching for religious truth is more than a matter of faith. It requires a unique blend of genuine tolerance with cogent reasoning and intellectual honesty.
Faith Healing
by Nesanel Yoel Safran A father's struggle with faith amidst loss and pain.
Principles of the Soul #2: The Ego
by Rabbi Chaim Levine Your ego is that inner voice that makes you act like an idiot. Silencing it may not be possible, but controlling it is.
Principles of the Soul: #1 - Your Essence
by Rabbi Chaim Levine At your innermost point is a spark of pure Divinity: your soul. That essence gives you all the wisdom and perspective you need in life. (First in a series.)
Way #16: Apply Business Accumen To Living
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg A business has to function at maximum efficiency. Apply those same core principles to your pursuit of a great personal and spiritual life.
6 Constant - #1 - Know There is a God
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Cultivate the greatest possible relationship with the greatest possible benefits.
Way #6: Mastering Fear
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Roller coasters and horror movies... we pay good money to be scared out of our wits. Harness the energy of "fear" for positive purposes.
Way #8: Constant Joy
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Joy gives you the power, motivation and confidence to achieve things that otherwise seem too difficult to attempt. Better than a granola bar - joy is pure energy.
Jewish Secrets of Success
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg How to attain true self-esteem.
Our Bout with Cancer
by Rabbi Shaul Rosenblatt A bout with a terrifying illness teaches that no pain, no matter how great, can match the power of the human soul.
How Can We Be Sure of Anything
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg In this age of information overload, how do we sort out the good from the bad? Here are powerful techniques to really "know what you know."
40 Days to a Better Self
by Rabbi Shraga Simmons Prayer is not waving a magic wand and hoping for the best.
The Secret of Happiness
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg The key to happiness is to appreciate what you have. If it's so simple, why are so many people unhappy?
How To Get Your Prayers Answered
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Do you feel like you're talking to a wall when you pray? Here's five key tools for getting your prayers answered.
The Meaning Of Life
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Until you know what you are willing to die for, you have not yet begun to live.
The Five Belts of Being Intellectual
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Gaining objective definitions is the first step to intellectual honesty. Applying those definitions to life is what determines greatness.
Friendship, Love and Unity
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Understanding the dynamics of love can improve our relationships ― and the success of our entire nation.
To Pray Or Not To Pray
by Rabbi Shraga Simmons The saying goes: "God giveth and God taketh away." Is it all random? Or is there a deep message that we can tap into for personal growth and actualization?
Jews for Jesus
by Rabbi Shraga Simmons Underhanded tactics lure unsuspecting Jews into joining a Christian movement.
Way #34: Use Your Inner Guide
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Buried within the subconscious lies the knowledge of everything we need to know about living.
What is a Good Person
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg The human quest "to be good" drives virtually everything we do. Distinguish between "material good" and "spiritual good."
Way #41: Getting Into Reality
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Life is breathtaking. Wouldn't you rather experience love than watch it in a movie? Get out of the illusion and into reality.
Way #42: Peace of Mind
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Even with the world in turmoil, we can be at inner peace. To attain that equilibrium, focus on the needs of your soul.
Way #43: Fascination With Living
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Children live in a natural state of awe. To reclaim that energy, pursue your goals with relentless fascination.
Way #44: Analyze the Issues
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg The best defense against abuse is to question what you see. Use your intellect to uncover inconsistencies and rationalizations.
Way #45: Expand Your Ideas
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Whenever you learn a piece of wisdom, extract what's relevant to your life. Rake it to its ultimate conclusion and live with it.
Way #46: Learn In Order To Teach
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg If you know something worthwhile, share it. By reaching others, you will reach yourself.
Way #47: Learn In Order To Do
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg The power of wisdom is to make life better. There is no greater waste than to have great ideas and then not to use them.
Way #48: Educate the Educators
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Don't swallow wholesale what others say. Check out whether it make sense.
Way #49: Organize Your Mind
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg The human brain is a sophisticated filing cabinet. Organize in order to access that information.
Way #50: Rewards of Gratitude
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Acknowledge your gifts and be grateful to the source. Because if you know from whom you're receiving, you can always go back for more.
Way #4: Introduce Yourself to Yourself
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Don't go through life making assumptions about who you are. Take time now before a crisis comes along and forces the issue.
Way #10: Honor The Wise Person
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Don't read about wisdom in a book. Find an expert and watch how he works.
Way #12: Growth Through Teaching
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Don't let your idea remain a hazy notion in your imagination. Transmit it to others and make it a reality.
Way #14: Written Instructions For Living
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Torah is not an arcane text of the ancient world. It is the essence of Judaism, which is the essence of ourselves.
Way #15: Oral Instructions For Living
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Judaism is not a reference work sitting on the shelf. It's to be lived and internalized.