Knowledge on the Deeper Side

Decoding the Universe - Part 38

"Renewal"

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on September 29, 2019)

Many of us think of the theme of renewal as the Jewish New Year approaches. With Rosh Hashanah comes a fresh energy -- in the language of the mystics, a "new light" that the world has never seen before.

In truth, we may experience a taste of this every day. One of the foundational teachings of the Baal Shem Tov is that existence is renewed at every moment of existence. Nothing is just because it is; it's constantly being made to be.

The ramifications of this worldview are staggering. In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee we explore the Kabbalistic notion of cosmic renewal and learn the full implication of this teaching.

How a Achieve a Joyful High Holidays

In 30 Days or Less

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on September 26, 2019)

That picture of a Jew crying in the corner, bitterly remorseful about his or her past misdeeds is, agreeably, a scary one. But it’s also counterintuitive -- what happened to positive reinforcement? Find out how to ace repentance this season, and come out happier for it.

Decoding the Universe - Part 37

"Letters of Light"

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on September 22, 2019)

Hebrew is not just one of the thousands of languages in the world. Hebrew stands alone and unique. See, while other languages are created by life, Hebrew is the language of creation. It creates life.

The ancient Kabbalists teach us that each Hebrew letter represents a unique flow of Divine energy from the Source-of-all into our world. This particular energy flow is manifest in the letter in four ways -- in its name, in its shape, in its sound, and in its numerology.

In this powerful session of Kabbalah & Coffee we begin to explore the deepest mystical secrets of the Hebrew letters -- the Letters of Light.

Herd Mentality is Bad. Joining Minds is Incredible.

Chassidic Fabrengens Are the Original Group Therapy

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on September 16, 2019)

Listen, we all have issues. But the good news is that your issues are probably not exactly the same as the next person’s issues. That’s where getting together comes in: It’s a powerful tool for recovery, inspiration, and direction. A one-off gathering on two dusty hilltops in the Judean desert brought home that message to the nascent Jewish people.

Decoding the Universe - Part 36

"Hidden Worlds... Revealed!"

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on September 15, 2019)

Reality as we perceive it is only the tip of the iceberg. There exist parallel universes that are hidden from sight, accessible only to those who possess a certain degree of spiritual mastery. These are the "Hidden Worlds."

Kabbalah elucidates these Hidden Worlds, describing their state, form and function. They are radically different than the reality that we know -- yet strangely similar as well.

In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee we take a tour of the Hidden Worlds and explore realities known only to few.

It's My Body, I Can Do What I Want!

Wrong. It’s Not Your Body. Proceed Accordingly.

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on September 11, 2019)

It’s all skin and bones, right? No! In this joyful ride, we learn that our bodies are something uniquely special, perhaps more so than our very souls. But before you hit the gym, take a moment to discover the spiritual energy in that body -- and do your best to unleash it.

To Be a Jew in the 21st Century

With Rabbi Simon Jacobson

Recorded Live at the Intown Jewish Academy on Monday, September 9, 2019

Rabbi Simon Jacobson is considered one of the most outstanding speakers in the Jewish world today. His books, most notable his bestseller Toward a Meaningful Life," have sold over 300 000 copies and have been translated into a dozen languages. Rabbi Jacobson is truly a master in applying Jewish thought to contemporary life and possesses the unique ability to express the timeless teachings of the Torah in a modern and relevant way.

To Be a Jew in the 21st Century

With Rabbi Simon Jacobson

Recorded Live at the Intown Jewish Academy on Monday, September 9, 2019

Rabbi Simon Jacobson is considered one of the most outstanding speakers in the Jewish world today. His books, most notable his bestseller Toward a Meaningful Life," have sold over 300 000 copies and have been translated into a dozen languages. Rabbi Jacobson is truly a master in applying Jewish thought to contemporary life and possesses the unique ability to express the timeless teachings of the Torah in a modern and relevant way.

Decoding the Universe - Part 35

"How It All Began"

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on September 8, 2019)

Ever wonder how it all began? How we got here? Who and what was here when it started?

You're not alone. These are questions that have swirled around the curious minds of human beings since time immemorial. Scholars, philosophers, scientists, and metaphysicists have all thrown their hat in the ring to offer resolution. So have the Jewish Kabbalists.

In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee we dig deep to discover Kabbalistic wisdom on the origins of all things. Learn about the "stuff" of beginnings as we also learn about ourselves.

Decoding the Universe - Part 35

"How It All Began"

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on September 8, 2019)

Ever wonder how it all began? How we got here? Who and what was here when it started?

You're not alone. These are questions that have swirled around the curious minds of human beings since time immemorial. Scholars, philosophers, scientists, and metaphysicists have all thrown their hat in the ring to offer resolution. So have the Jewish Kabbalists.

In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee we dig deep to discover Kabbalistic wisdom on the origins of all things. Learn about the "stuff" of beginnings as we also learn about ourselves.