Time is a Continuum

The Past is Never Over, and the Future Always Within Reach

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live on April 1, 2020)

At the dawn of their birth, the Jewish nation was gifted with two mitzvot -- offering the Paschal Lamb and the rite of circumcision. The deeper significance of these two mitzvot leads us to discover the key to successful, healthy living: the most important moment is the present -- precisely because it is so closely tethered to the past and the future.

Rise of the Machine Matzas

The Evolution of the Humble Matzah

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Recorded live in Atlanta

Take a trip to 1850s Europe where a debate rages. Is the new machine matzahs kosher? Are its defenders heretics? Round, square, what’s the difference? Discover the history of the machine matzah, from its humble origins to its position today as the behemoth of Jewish foods.

The Pursuit of Liberty

Are We Really Free?

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Recorded live in Atlanta

Does the message of Passover still ring true? Slavery still exists. Hardships grow. Our jobs and our responsibilities chain us down more than ever. Can we really celebrate our so-called freedom? It’s time to challenge our understanding of “freedom.”

Lessons from Caesar

A Look at Jewish Leadership

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Recorded live in Atlanta

In the Talmud, Moshiach is called Caesar. What does the Roman Emperor have to do with the Jewish Redeemer? A fascinating odyssey into ancient history and the future Messianic age uncovers a surprising model of leadership and personal growth.

The Freedom of Discontent

When Are You Truly at Liberty?

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Recorded live in Atlanta

Aah, freedom! No work, lying on the beach, mind at rest. We challenge this conventional model of liberty and instead look at Passover, the festival of freedom, to discover that true emancipation is when we remain shackled to our raging minds and restless hearts.

The Taste of Passover

How to Connect with Freedom

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Recorded live in Atlanta

The key to appreciate spirituality, Judaism, and ultimately, freedom.

The Freedom Ride

Unshackling the Prisoner Within

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Recorded live in Atlanta

This lesson explores the secret behind the cups of wine at the Passover seder, uncovering four steps toward spiritual awakening and personal freedom.

Back to Life

Recovering from Life’s Challenges

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Recorded live in Atlanta

Throughout our history, there were times when all seemed lost. This class shows how to revive the spirit when all inspiration seems to have faded in our lives.

I Don’t Know

Can a Jew Live with Questions?

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Recorded live in Atlanta

We don’t buy a car unless we know everything about it. We won’t vote for a politician until we make sure their agendas are aligned with ours. But when it comes to G-d, we can leave our questions unanswered and believe, nonetheless. Why?

Maamar Monday - Passover - Lesson 2

Original Chasidic Discourse on the Soul of Passover

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Recorded live on March 30, 2020