The essential element that humanity adds to creation is avodah, the ability to actualize potential. This finds its first application in the power of naming, which is how we map, conquer and even create the world.

How we receive feedback says a lot about who we are.

In this episode we explore the "lo tov," the not good. It offers a deep commentary on the human condition, - as well as an answer to the 'why?' of creation.

Beshallach 5786 - The healer by Rav Mike

Now that the human capacity for avodah, for actualizing the good which is not yet in creation, has been revealed it is time to enter the garden and take on our first task.

Bo - the power of the storyteller by Rav Mike

Vaera 5786_ Accepting feedback by Rav Mike

The second telling of the story of creation introduces us to an interactive world, one waiting for humanity to actualize its potential

Heroism begins in letting yourself see the world

From Divine cosmology to human existential anthropology, this class starts our exploration of the second telling of creation's story.