6 undeniable proofs of the divinity of the Torah: how to debate an atheist

Let’s play a fun imagination game to prove the divinity of the Torah.

Suppose you reach the majestic milestone of 200 years of life, fresh and young, thanks to modern technology and science. You visited every country in the world …

The Intricate Spiritual System of Reward and Punishment Explained From A Kabbalistic Perspective (Part 1)

Many people who ascribe to the idea of a just God have a hard time accepting the notion of reward and punishment, and that, just maybe, they are also on the wrong side of the equation.

The Zohar writes that …

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 …

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 …

Why Is Keeping Shabbat So Important And A Brief Guide On How To Do It

Before I did teshuva (still doing), during my wild years (I was actually not so wild), I used to look at religious people with disdain. How could anyone subject themselves to being without using electricity for a whole day? To …

The Mechanism Of Miracles And Other Strange Phenomena

Miracles are thought to be supernatural phenomena or even “magic”. The truth is they are as much part of nature as everything else.

If you ask me, there’s no such thing as magic in the world.

Rather, the world itself …

A Little Guide On Real Wisdom: How To Know You Are On The Right Path?

Here’s a little controversial, mildly triggering guide on increasing your chances of acquiring genuine real wisdom on any given issue or field of knowledge.

Kabbalah has very precise terminology that embraces everything a person needs. No two terms are ever …

Cool Ideas About Birthdays In Jewish Tradition And Kabbalah

Let’s explore a few interesting facts about birthdays

Popular as birthdays may be, the Torah practically ignores them, mentioning them only when Pharaoh celebrates his birthday and reinstates his “minister of wine”. The Mishnah (Avoda Zara 1:3) writes that …

Chokhmah (Spiritual Wisdom) And The Scary Jerusalem Syndrome – Receiving Lights Greater Than The Vessels Can Hold

The famous concept of the “breaking of the vessels” is a very real and practical thing. In a nutshell, it happens when a person receives too much Chokhmah (spiritual wisdom) without creating the proper vessels.

The Holy Rashash (Rabbi Shalom …

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. However, despite …