Being A Talmid Chacham And The Point Of Inflection In Jewish Law – When Stupidity Becomes Wickedness
It’s not farfetched to say Kabbalah and Judaism work in paradoxes. One who considers himself a Talmid chacham, Mekubal or a humble person is by definition not one.
There are exceptions, of course.
The Time To Do Teshuva Is Now – Critical Insights On Why Time Is Running Out For The Redemption
Teshuva, the greatest gift from Hashem, which is rooted in the Sephira of Binah of Atzilut, is open for everyone, everywhere and anytime, until the time of Mashiach (Redemption)
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you understand we are living in critical times.
Intriguing Secrets Of Tashlich On Rosh HaShanah – Cleansing One’s Sins
At first glance, Tashlich appears to be a tradition with origins not much older than the medieval era.
This assumption is partly because neither the Talmud nor the writings and correspondences of the Geonim make mention of it.
Deep Dive Into The Dangerous Interplay Between Dinim (Judgments) And The Sitra Achra
There’s a fundamental misconception that the Sitra Achra (“the other side”, i.e. evil) has independent existence
By “independent existence”, I don’t mean that the Sitra Achra can go against Hashem’s will because by definition nothing can go against His Hashgacha (divine providence).
The Mystery Of The Ancient City Of Atlantis – A Historical Exploration On The Famous Enigma
The city of Atlantis first emerges from the dialogues of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, specifically in “Timaeus” and “Critias,” written around 360 BCE.
“Daas Torah” And The Insidious Illusion Of Rational Judaism Explained – The Supremacy Of The Wisdom Of Jewish Sages
For the record, I’m not against “rationality” or “daas Torah”, but I think these two terms need to be clarified because there is a lot of deception surrounding them
Let’s start with a simple question: What defines rationality?
Intriguing Insights On Jewish History – Did The Avot (Patriarchs) Keep The Torah?
What does it mean when the Midrash says that the Avot kept the entire Torah?
This week we have the first major communal sin of the golden calf in Parshat Ki Tisa. At that time, Hashem made a new covenant with us, which the Rambam (Issurei Bi’ah 13:1-4) likens to the conversion of non-Jews in our time.
Art Of Niggun – Next Level Experience And Transcendence Through Singing
The art of Niggun, deeply embedded in the Hasidic tradition, represents a unique and spiritually uplifting experience that transcends the mundane through singing.
A niggun is a wordless melody, varying from simple to complex, slow and meditative to fast and jubilant.
Investigating Vital Jewish Ideas: If Praying To Hashem Works, Does He Change His Mind?
If you are a frum / spiritual person, then by definition, you assume that praying to Hashem is an important practice.
But, despite the basic religious obligation, why is that so?
The Surprising Meaning Of The Segulah Of Parashat HaMan – Changing The Root In The Spiritual Realms
A segulah is a ritual that has power to change one’s mazal in the spiritual realms, and the most popular is arguably the Parashat HaMan
The concept of segulot holds a unique and fascinating place in the Torah, intertwining the threads of Halacha, Mussar and Kabbalah.