Knowledge on the Deeper Side

Decoding the Universe - Part 29

"Action!"

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on July 7, 2019)

There are religions and philosophies that place belief and reason above all. They maintain that it is the imaginations of the mind that are most essential to personal goodness and integrity.

But not Judaism. Central to the Jewish Weltanschauung is that what we do is the most essential, far above what we profess to believe. "Action is key," say the sages of the Talmud.

There is a mystical underpinning to the action-oriented nature of Judaism. It stems from the uniquely Kabbalistic understanding of G-d. And it is magnificent.

In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee we explore the mysteries of G-d and come to understand why action makes all the difference in the world.

Decoding the Universe - Part 29

"Action!"

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on July 7, 2019)

There are religions and philosophies that place belief and reason above all. They maintain that it is the imaginations of the mind that are most essential to personal goodness and integrity.

But not Judaism. Central to the Jewish Weltanschauung is that what we do is the most essential, far above what we profess to believe. "Action is key," say the sages of the Talmud.

There is a mystical underpinning to the action-oriented nature of Judaism. It stems from the uniquely Kabbalistic understanding of G-d. And it is magnificent.

In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee we explore the mysteries of G-d and come to understand why action makes all the difference in the world.

Pipeline for Success

Remembering Whence the Blessings Come

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on July 3, 2019)

Did you know that almonds bloom extremely quickly? If you're not botanically inclined, don't worry: this class is just for you. From hastily flowering almonds, we move on to how to make a living and the formula for a successful life-work-faith balance. Not a bad deal for a bunch of tree nuts.

Pipeline for Success

Remembering Whence the Blessings Come

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on July 3, 2019)

Did you know that almonds bloom extremely quickly? If you're not botanically inclined, don't worry: this class is just for you. From hastily flowering almonds, we move on to how to make a living and the formula for a successful life-work-faith balance. Not a bad deal for a bunch of tree nuts.

Talmud Decoded

Lesson 1

With Rabbi Mendel Adelman

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on July 1, 2019)

Jump into the “Sea of Talmud”! Learn fundamentals of Talmud study as you explore the fascinating Jewish legal discussion on the topic of returning lost objects.

Talmud Decoded

Lesson 1

With Rabbi Mendel Adelman

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on July 1, 2019)

Jump into the “Sea of Talmud”! Learn fundamentals of Talmud study as you explore the fascinating Jewish legal discussion on the topic of returning lost objects.

Talmud Decoded

Lesson 1

With Rabbi Mendel Adelman

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on July 1, 2019)

Jump into the “Sea of Talmud”! Learn fundamentals of Talmud study as you explore the fascinating Jewish legal discussion on the topic of returning lost objects.

Talmud Decoded

Lesson 1

With Rabbi Mendel Adelman

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on July 1, 2019)

Jump into the “Sea of Talmud”! Learn fundamentals of Talmud study as you explore the fascinating Jewish legal discussion on the topic of returning lost objects.

Decoding the Universe - Part 28

"he Unfathomable"

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on June 30, 2019)

Some things are understandable to all. They're easy to fathom, easy to grasp, and everyone "gets" them.

Some things are not understandable to all. They're not easy to fathom or grasp or "get." It takes a refined mind and a sharp intellect to make sense of them.

And then there is is that which is simply unfathomable. It cannot be understood -- not because of the limitations of the mind, but because it does not exist in the realm of intellect. No matter how smart of clever one might be, this will always remain beyond understanding, because it is not to be understood.

The Kabbalists tell us that G-d is of this third kind. G-d is the ultimate Unfathomable One. It's not that we don't understand G-d because we're not wise enough. It's because G-d is not an intellectual formula to be understood.

In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee we explore the knowable and the unfathomable, and get ever closer to the Truth of G-d.

Decoding the Universe - Part 28

"he Unfathomable"

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on June 30, 2019)

Some things are understandable to all. They're easy to fathom, easy to grasp, and everyone "gets" them.

Some things are not understandable to all. They're not easy to fathom or grasp or "get." It takes a refined mind and a sharp intellect to make sense of them.

And then there is is that which is simply unfathomable. It cannot be understood -- not because of the limitations of the mind, but because it does not exist in the realm of intellect. No matter how smart of clever one might be, this will always remain beyond understanding, because it is not to be understood.

The Kabbalists tell us that G-d is of this third kind. G-d is the ultimate Unfathomable One. It's not that we don't understand G-d because we're not wise enough. It's because G-d is not an intellectual formula to be understood.

In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee we explore the knowable and the unfathomable, and get ever closer to the Truth of G-d.