The Collapse of Reality: How Inner Shifts Reshape the Outer World

One way or another many Rabbis referenced the so-called collapse of reality.

Reality is built on cause and effect, or so it seems.

We are taught that effort leads to results, action leads to reaction, and planning creates outcomes. But …

Why did the Ten Tribes split off from Malkhut Beit David (Yehuda) and found their own kingdom?

According to Rav Shmuel Bornstein of Sochatchov (Shem MiShmuel, Parashat Vayeishev 5627), the division between the kingdoms of Yehudah (Judah) and Yisrael (Israel) was embedded into the fabric of creation from the very beginning. The seeds of this split were …

5 Signs On How To Spot An Authentic Mekubal To Help You – A Guide On How Not To Be Scammed

This is really short guide on how not to be scammed by a charlatan pretending to be a Mekubal

I am reposting this article because I think it’s probably one of the most important I’ve written.

Throughout the centuries, people …

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 …

Jewish Meditation for Beginners: How to increase your Soul Power

Jewish Meditation is one of the topics that were obscured and reserved for people with “nothing better to do”. But is it so?

Ever wondered why and how to meditate?

Is it something restricted for hippies, monks and clerics, …

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, …

Unveiling the True Power of Segulot in Jewish Tradition: What Are They Really?

Within the mystical realm of Jewish tradition lies the enigmatic concept of Segulot, also known as “remedies”. These age-old rituals are not necessarily Mitzvot or Halachot, but are revered as a means of unlocking the answers to life’s most pressing

A Few Segulot to Perform Throughout The Year – No Promises Though

I wrote in this other post that Segulot occupy a special place in people’s hearts.

Though they might be difficult to explain, they nevertheless are part and parcel of our tradition and all our Minhagim are holy.

The real ones, …

Advanced Kabbalistic Ideas – What Is Gematria And The Number 40 In The Torah

Introduction to Gematria in Torah Interpretation

Gematria is a mystical practice that assigns numerical values to letters, words, and phrases in the Hebrew language. This practice is based on the fact that words and letters have intrinsic spiritual meanings, and …