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A deeper exploration of the spiritual nature of the universe, based on Torah sources
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We explore a teaching of the Kabbalist Rav Yehuda Ashlag that there are 2 paths available in life. We explore the deeper meanings of both paths. We touch upon topics of personal growth, and finding one's soulmate, amongst other ideas.
What are biblical sources for protecting and prioritizing things that give you energy? Why is that valuable? What are some practical applications of this?
What knows more, your brain or your body? In this episode we look at neuroscience, psychology and spirituality to explore the wisdom of the body. This idea can help us get 'out of your head' and 'into your body,' and can help with connection, and decision making.
Based on the book דע את הרגשותיך ("Know your emotions"), we discuss the deeper reasons for love and hate. What is the root cause of hatred? Specifically, we discuss self-hatred as explained in this book, and different solutions that can help transform hate into love.
What can often cause illness, from a spiritual perspective? What spiritually leads to physical health? How can 'staying physically healthy' be described in spiritual terms? What is the energy of health?
In this episode, we explore worrying what other people think, from a spiritual lens. What's the deeper reason one would have such a worry? We also provide 2 spiritual perspectives that can help to lift some of the weight of worrying.
In this episode we discuss the energy of truth and the energy of falsehood. What does the hebrew language reveal about these energies? What is the fundamental difference between them? What is their relationship?
This episode is about the relationship between feeling overwhelmed and decision making. We discuss the importance of refraining from analyzing or making decisions from a place of overwhelm from a neuroscience, relationship, emotional, and spiritual perspective.
In this episode, we discuss the paradox between free-will and Divine intervention. How much control do we have over our lives. Understanding this balance can bring profound peace.
In this episode, we share a spiritual perspective on the feeling of embarassment. Why is it the first emotion mentioned in the Bible? What exactly causes it? Are there any benefits? What purpose does it serve?
In this episode, I sit down with Rabbi Mordechai Yosef, who is the author of 3 books and a television personality. We discuss his childhood amongst celebrities in California, his process of conversion to Judaism, being Jewish, living in Jerusalem, visiting the Temple Mount, prophecy, and connecting to Divine Light, amongst other topics. I hope you find it as inspiring as I did. You can follow him on instagram @mordechai_yosef_ben_avraham
In this episode, Yehuda, founder of Make Your Mark clothing brand, shares a personal story of his connection with the holy mystic known as the Yenuka. You can follow him on instagram @makeyourmarkculture
In this conversation with Yoel Saidian, we discuss Birthright, interfaith dialogue, belief in a loving God, a Kabbalistic perspective on the concepts of "sin" and "punishment," the proper spiritual lenses through which to view other human beings, and transforming judgement to curiosity, amongst other topics. His instagram is @yoelsaidian
In this conversation with my friend Zev Lowy, we discuss several topics, including mystics vs. rationalists, Divine intervention, coincidences, seeking novelty and finding beauty, amongst others. You can follow him on X @zevlowy and on Substack
In this episode we discuss the concept that the Creator speaks to us through our hearts. Giving examples of Jacob, King David and soldiers (and Bob Dylan).
In this episode, we contrast the marriages of Isaac and Jacob. Why did Jacob love his wife before he married her, while Isaac didn't? And why did Jacob get married much later in life than Isaac?
There are only 3 logical ways to confront negativity and challenges. In this episode we explain the 3 ways and connect them to how 3 historic legendary lovers of people dealt with negativity in others that they encountered.
In this episode we look at fears and worries from a deeper spiritual perspective, and based on that emerges a practical method to calm worries.
Yonatan Nahum is a healer, who incorporates spirituality in healing the body. To get in touch with him, check out his instagram page @yonatannahum
In this episode, we discuss Kabalistic teachings about happiness. Is happiness is a goal or a means? If it's a means, then to what end? Why did the Kabalists consider being happy to be something spiritual?
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