The 13 Attributes of Mercy – Connecting to Hashem on the Highest Possible Levels

Most people are aware of the 13 Attributes of Mercy that we say many times on Yom Kippur but here in this article we will learn a few of their Kabbalistic secrets

We all yearn to establish a close connection …

Unlocking The Power Of Bitachon: Vital Insights On How To Elevate Your Life With Confidence In Hashem

Bitachon, often translated as “confidence” in Hashem, is a concept frequently misconstrued as synonymous with Emunah.

While these two elements share a deep connection, they are distinct in their essence. Emunah embodies the determination and exertion we invest in our …

Musings On The Fire Element And Two Of The Most Damaging Middot (Character Traits): Anger And Arrogance

Sefer Sha’arei Kedusha teaches us that anger and arrogance are the two most despicable Middot for a person to have and they both derive from the fire element

I often get the impression people think Mussar and Halacha are disconnected …

The Greatness Of The Holy Ben Ish Chai, The Mekubal R’ Yosef Chaim from Baghdad

The Ben Ish Chai was arguably one of the greatest Tzadikim of the past 300 years

In the annals of Jewish history, there have been few Rabbis who earned the esteemed title of “the glory of their generation,” (פאר הדור, …

The Kabbalah Of The Ramchal – The Legendary Mekubal Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto And The 9 Steps to Holiness

Key ideas in Kabbalah from the Teachings of the Holy Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (Ramchal)

It isn’t easy to summarize the greatness of the Ramchal in a single post but we can try. Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (1707-1746), was a …

Shaarei Kedusha And The Way Of Holiness – One Of The Seminal Works By Rabbi Chaim Vital

Few works put forth so concisely the way of holiness (kedusha) and practical experiential wisdom for ascension

The book Shaarei Kedusha, written by the great Mekubal Rabbi Chaim Vital, stands as a seminal work in the vast ocean of Jewish …

Musings On The Water Element And The State Of Flow: The Essence Of Spiritual Desire

Sefer Shaarei Kedusha teaches us that envy and jealousy are rooted in the water element

If you haven’t read the article on the fire element, you can find it here. Since we already gave an introduction there, we can …

Introduction to Etz Chaim (Part 1) – The Tree Of Life And The Basis For All Kabbalah

The introduction to Etz Chaim (The Tree of Life) by R’ Chaim Vital is one of the most powerful Mussar lessons I found

In the beginning of the introduction, R’ Chaim Vital expresses his sense of confusion and frustration as …

The Righteous Ruth – The Brilliant Power of Chessed and Conversion to Judaism

Ruth is often seen as the ultimate convert to Judaism and her book teaches us mainly how to act with Chessed (lovingkindness).

At first glance, the stories in her book might seem simple, but dig a bit deeper, and you’ll …

7 Signs On How To Spot Fake Rabbis – And Why I Don’t Call Many People Rabbi

One of my great surprises when becoming Breslov was that suddenly I realized not everyone whom I admired or used to call a Rabbi was actually deserving of the title. Some were actually fake Rabbis pretending (or misleading) you into