The Awesome Importance of Studying the Book of the Zohar: More than Just Talmud Torah
Few works have been so important to us Jews during exile as the book of the Zohar.
It is the basis of pretty much all Kabbalah we have nowadays and is probably one of the most misunderstood works in Jewish …
The Great Jewish Wigs Scam: How We’ve All Been Fooled Into Accepting It
There was one point in Jewish history when the Samech Tet was promoted from Mashkhit to Chief Executive Mashkhit (CEM). He then began enjoying even more prestige among the Malakhei Chabalah. This came to be with the advent of the …
The awesome importance of the beard in Jewish Law
Contrary to popular thinking, the beard has tremendous importance to the Jew. It’s more than just a sign of maturity, and up until a few generations ago, it was unheard of Jews even trimming their beards, except under extreme circumstances …
Tales of Practical Kabbalah: The Awesome Story of Rabbi Yosef Della Reina
The story of Rabbi Yosef Della Reina
Rabbi Yosef Della Reina’s (1418 – 1472) account is told by a few sources, the earliest being recorded by Rabbi Avraham Ben Eliezer HaLevi. He lived in Tzfat and wanted to bring the …
Introduction to Practical Kabbalah: A Fascinating Short Guide On What It Entails
Introduction to Practical Kabbalah: Just don’t
There’s a certain allure to the word Practical Kabbalah (in Hebrew, Kabbalah Ma’assit). I personally think people often think it’s an easy way to get your wishes granted if you just say the right …
Fascinating Insights On Peyos – The Law, Their Significance, And Kabbalistic Meaning
In hundreds of communities around the world, beards and sidelocks (peyos) stand as proud emblems of devout Bnei Torah.
In fact, distinguished scholars often refer to the Shulchan Aruch’s decree (Y.D. 181:9), “the whole breadth of this place should be …
Spiritual Business – Applying Kabbalistic Teachings in the Face of Professional Challenges
I will call here “spiritual business” a type of organization in which the owner seeks to get God’s help in his endeavors
Let’s explore a few aspects of Kabbalah in business.
Success in business is often associated with strategy, intelligence, …
The Shofar: An Awesome Tale for Rosh HaShanah from the Ghetto
To which extend would Jews go to fulfill the Mitzvah of the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashanah and the Yomim Noraim hold a special place in the hearts of Jewish people around the world. These days of awe resonate …
Ninveh and Teshuva: Where The Glorious City Is
Everyone is familiar with the story of Ninveh, the city that did Teshuva and escaped destruction. It’s read on Yom Kippur for that reason, and at first sight, has nothing very exciting about it.
Upon closer examination, however, we find …
Eliminating Spiritual Slavery Through Gratitude – One of the Great Keys to Inner Peace
Part of being liberated from spiritual slavery and getting to our Tikkun is recognizing Hashem doesn’t owe us anything.
A long time ago, I had surgery to remove an abscess from my back, close to the bottom end of my …