Spiritual Tools For An Outrageous World

Seeing G-d when there is light is easy, but what happens when night falls? How are we to relate to the Divine then? In this week's talk we develop strategies for how to cope with the darkness and discuss Hanukah, too! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I didn't want to go to Auschwitz, but I did and now I'm back. Here is an impressionistic overview of the trip, and how it felt to be there with my son. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Inside/Outside See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A deep look into the human condition! This talk covers everything from the roots of jealousy and hate, to the difficulty of beginning projects and appreciating our own gifts. Lots to think about in this one! Have a great week! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we look into the epic struggle between Yaakov (Jacob) and his twin brother Esav (Essau). It's a historic event, and yet on a deeper level it's a blueprint to understanding the competing desires that exist within us, and a prophecy of how it will all be resolved in the end. Have a great week! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Balancing Our Many Lives. How do we do it, and how can we do it even better? In this week's talk we explore strategies to avoid self-sabotage and achieve synergy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is the Throne of Glory? How does it connect to the letter Aleph? How is the letter Aleph a map of the Universe? And how does it explain our job in this world? All these topics are explained and discussed in this week's epic talk! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Personal Tales See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Evolution of Righteousness:Was Noach holy?  Yes!  But then why is the flood blamed on him?  Or put another way, if he was a Tzaddik, then why didn't he pray for his generation to be spared?  Did you know Noach gets reincarnated as Moshe, and that Moshe rectifies his soul?  All this is discussed as we explore the role of the Tzaddik and the evolution of righteousness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you don't feel it, you're not going to do it. That's the simple truth about the way we're built. But how do you feel it? In this week's talk, we discuss practical tools for bringing your learning into your heart. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why do we begin the Torah now? Why not on Rosh Hashana? It's a famous question but here is a new answer!! This was recorded in the Happy Minyan Succah at 2am. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you ever feel alone? Even when you are in a crowded room? Succos is the fixing! In this week's talk we also discuss the only one letter word in the Torah. It's a large letter Hay -- that isn't even a word. It's a question! What does all this mean?? Listen and find out! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Time of Our Joy!! In this week's talk we discuss what makes this period in our lives so special! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Yom Kippur 2018 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The One who is judging you is the One who love you the most! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy New Year! In this week's talk, we take a cosmic look at how to visualize the new year coming down, blessings and curses, and developing an expanded sense of self! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Everyone wants to be the best they can be -- but do you do that exactly? In this week's talk, we look at practical steps that are surprisingly small that can get us to that most awesome of places -- the best you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we look into the amazing world of belief. We explore why so many people don't believe (especially people with more academic perspectives) and why it is that even "believers" often aren't able to believe even when they want to and are trying to. It's a big topic! But lots of helpful suggestions contained within! Hope you get a chance to listen and take the trip with me! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The New Year is coming! The month of Elul is our chance to get ready for the next chapter of our lives and for the world that is about to unfold. In this weeks talk, we discuss practical tools for getting the best new year! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maintaining Balance See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.