Knowledge on the Deeper Side

Spiritual Development Meditation

Part 1 - Mind Control

With Mrs. Nomi Freeman

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on January 20, 2020)

Dan Ariely LIVE!

Unraveling the Mysteries of Human Behavior

Recorded live in Atlanta on February 9, 2020

Renowned behavioral psychologist Dan Ariely presents cutting edge research to help make sense of the irrational things people do.

Dan Ariely is an Israeli-American James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University. He is the founder of The Center for Advanced Hindsight, and the author of three New York Times best sellers. Ariely is a prolific speaker whose TED talks have been viewed over 15 million times. In 2018 he was named one of the 50 most influential living psychologists in the world.

The Fourth Meal

Lessons from the Post Shabbat Meal

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on February 5, 2020)

We all love Shabbat. It’s a time to rest, recalibrate, pray, and of course, eat. But did you know that there’s another meal after Shabbat ends? Discover the ins and outs of this ancient tradition, and how it holds the key to realizing the magic of Shabbat throughout the week.

Spiritual Development Master Class

Part 3 - Trust

With Mrs. Nomi Freeman

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on February 3, 2020)

Discovering One

The Extraordinary Impact of Monotheism

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on February 4, 2020)

As a young man, Abraham, the Jewish people's original Patriarch, defied his pagan surroundings and began to introduce humanity to the concept of one G-d-the Creator and Director of the universe. This cornerstone of the Jewish faith gradually spread throughout civilization, bringing drastic changes not only to the global religious landscape but also to the way humanity views and approaches life.

Learning How to Love - Part 11

"How to Feel"

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on February 2, 2020)

Life can be consuming, given all of our work and responsibilities. We might be forgiven, then, for believing that we simply don't have the time or energy to genuinely care about what's going on with another person.

But the mitzvah to "love your fellow as yourself" means that we are called upon to feel -- really and truly feel -- for another. In its truest and most radical sense the mitzvah to love means to celebrate with another's joy and to empathize with their sorrows.

Yes, it's a tall order -- but that's precisely why the Torah instructs us (and thereby empowers us) to do it.

In this Super Sunday edition of Kabbalah & Coffee we explore the mystical mechanics of love and empathy and discover how to truly connect with others in a meaningful and powerful way. The lesson we learn will be transformative.

No Man An Island

The Bonds and Responsibilities of Society

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on January 28, 2020)

Ancient societies focused on self-survival and self-promotion, with the unfortunate left by the wayside. This was not seen as cruel or uncaring until the Torah introduced the radical concept of social responsibilities - such as assisting the needy and providing jobs - as a moral obligation of civilization and its individual members. It took centuries for the idea to infiltrate the rest of humanity, in a process that is far from complete. The Torah remains a powerful source of inspiration for social change.

It’s Never Too Dark to See Someone Else

The Darkness of Division

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on January 29, 2020)

When our lives are filled with unity and hope, the light shines brightly. But when we are alone and there is little hope, just darkness remains. Just how bad is darkness, and what can we do to avoid it?

Spiritual Development Master Class

Part 2 - Change

With Mrs. Nomi Freeman

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on January 27, 2020)

Learning How to Love - Part 10

"Sabotage!"

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on January 26, 2020)

It's a curiosity when you think about it. The typical Jewish greeting is "Shalom Aleichem." To which the greetee responds "Aleichem Shalom" -- exactly reversing the blessing that was originally sent their way.

Why reverse the greeting? Why not just reply with the same "Shalom Aleichem" wish?

One great rabbi humorously noted that this reflects the innate desire of human beings to be contrarians. You say " Shalom Aleichem"? I'll say "Aleichem Shalom"!

It's funny... until it isn't. So often we sabotage ourselves, our families, and our communities by feeling the need to go against what someone else is saying or doing -- just for the sake of going against them. We splinter ourselves because we don't want to align ourselves with others. And while individualism can be a great virtue, being fractured is a great liability.

In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee we explore the roots of individualism and the origins of the desire to sabotage ourselves by turning against each other.