David HaMelech’s Mistake Of Counting Jews And Fiery Insights On The Power Of Desire

One of the most frightening incidences in Tanach is when Hashem tempts David HaMelech to count the Jewish people for no perceivable reason, leading to a disastrous plague.

As the verse states, “The anger of Hashem again flared against Israel …

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?

This is one of the most complex topics in Jewish …

The Fascinating Power Of Speech – How To Alter Reality

It’s amazing how little we understand about the power of speech we wield on a daily basis.

The power of speech is the cornerstone of human communication. It can be used to pray, tear down walls, elevate people, or bring …

The Secret Of Simple Faith And The Incredible Tale Of Nachum Ish Gamzu

Everyone is acquainted with the story of Nachum Ish Gamzu, the teacher of Rabbi Akiva.

Simple faith (or Emunah, if you will) is present in all spiritual systems in one way or another. It’s a virtue praised by all, something …

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 …

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.

Like when Moshe Rabbenu writes in the …

Advanced Kabbalistic Concepts – Emunah And The Spiritual Mechanism Of Creation

The concept of Emunah, or faith, is a central pillar of Jewish belief and practice.

It is the foundation upon which all other aspects of Jewish life and Avodat Hashem are built. Emunah is not a passive belief in Hashem’s …

Rebbe Nachman’s Awesome Interpretation On The Tale Of Choni HaMeagel

Everyone knows the tale of the renowned Choni HaMeagel, a wise sage from the Tannaitic era of the Talmud, who is well-known for his miraculous abilities and effective prayers.

One particularly fascinating incident involves a drought that compelled the sages …

The Greatness of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, the Zohar and Lag Baomer

To grasp a little of the significance of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai (also known as Rashbi), we must consider his immense influence on Creation as a whole.

Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai remains one of the most cherished Tannaim in the …

The Power Of The Mazal – What Is The Torah’s Position On Lotteries?

The Shulchan Aruch (Y.D. 179:1) forbids lotteries by conclusively stating: “One should not inquire from stargazers and not through lotteries.”

This ruling is based on Tosafot (Shabbat 156a) who writes, “Lots and star­gazing are one thing.” The source of …