Dear Friends,
A person who walks alone at night and occupies themselves with idle thoughts jeopardizes their soul. This teaching from the Ethics of Our Fathers (3:5) seems straight forward enough, but in this week’s talk we go into the depths of it from Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. We also open with a shout out to all the Moms and Parents-to-be out there. (PS: If you make to the end of this one the source is Lemech in Gen 4:23 — “Shemahn” )
Dear Friends,
“Who of us doesn’t need a second chance?” I remember my Rebbe Shlomo Carlebach saying these words regarding the holiday we are celebrating today — Pesach Sheni. The custom today is eat some matzah. How did we get this day and what are we supposed to do with the whole idea of second chances not just today but everyday?
Dear Friends,
This is a very fundamental talk. It discusses what a human being is and what we are made out of. It also gives over a map of the universe — so that we can clearly conceptualize where the earth ends and the heavens begin in a very tangible way. We even show where the creation of gravity is in the Torah. Clarity is so precious. There is clarity in this talk. Please listen and share.
Dear Friends,
Would you agree to be the author of a world class piece of art — like writing Hamlet or painting the Mona Lisa — if it meant being miserable your whole life? We explore that question, plus we look at strategies for answered prayers and how to see all of life as a gift.
JOY!! 2 minute dance video — click to watch
I shot this short film on the streets of Jerusalem. I met Yoseph, the star, the night before at the Holy Wall, and immediately knew that I had to make a movie with him. He kindly agreed and we met the next day. The idea was simple. Wherever he’d go people would spontaneously break out dancing. We met most of the people in the film while we were shooting, so what you’re seeing is more or less what actually took place. It was mayhem. So much life, so much energy, so much love. I haven’t seen Yoseph since, but I think of him almost every day.
Dear Friends,
What are the spiritual ideas behind cleaning the house for Passover? In this week’s talk we go through the process one step at a time, discuss the Seder, and look into what the Torah says about circumcising the heart.
Dear Friends,
Once a year we get to say a blessing over the flowers on fruit trees. What is so remarkable is that we are thanking God for the fruit and yet — there’s no fruit on the tree yet! In this week’s talk, we unwrap this mystery and connect it to essence of time itself.
The Blessing Over Flowers And What It Teaches Us About Life [ 52:55 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Dear Friends,
Freedom!!! Here is an overview of the Hagadah and Pesach!
Dear Friends,
A deep exploration of the sin of the golden calf allows us to understand what may well be the final test G-d will administer before the end of days. Sound dramatic enough?? In this week’s talk, we look at what the Talmud (Shabbos 89a) says triggered the sin, and what trait of ours was being tested at this most crucial moment in history.
Dear Friends,
If you want to understand what Torah and Judaism says about the nature of existence, the human condition, and reality itself — it is all to be found in studying Purim. So central are these concepts that it is no overstatement to say that everyday is Purim on the philosophical level. It is a guide to enlightenment and to how to live our lives. In this talk, we speak out these most fundamental and profound ideas. If you only listen to one talk, please make it this one.
