Knowledge on the Deeper Side

Knowledge on the Deeper Side

By Intown Jewish AcademyReligion & Spirituality
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Knowledge on the Deeper Side episodes

  • Overcoming Folly - 60 - Bitter/Sweet
    Overcoming Folly - Part 60
    "Bitter/Sweet"
    With Rabbi Ari Sollish
    (Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on May 15, 2022)
    Where does flavor come from? What makes an apple sweet and a grapefruit bitter? Is it the seed? The soil? Another factor?
    Also, why do we refer to kind, thoughtful gestures as "sweet," and angry, resentful actions as "bitter"? Do they actually have a taste? What's the deeper reason behind the taste/behavior connection?
    In this multisensory edition of Kabbalah & Coffee, we study Jewish mystical wisdom on the origin and philosophy of flavor. We trace the spiritual source of sweet and bitter and discover the shocking truth about the interconnectedness of multiple universes.
    1 hr 36 min
  • Torah Studies 5782 - 30 - Emor (Do It Because It’s The Right Thing to Do)
    Do It Because It’s The Right Thing to Do
    Give Selflessly, Even If You Get Nothing out of It
    With Rabbi Ari Sollish
    (Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on May 11, 2022)
    Suppose you accidentally left a twenty-dollar bill outside and only after the fact you realized that someone who really needed it found it and bought lunch. Do you deserve any credit? From an awkwardly placed verse in a discussion about sacrifices we learn that yes, such a donation may just be the most noble of all.
    1 hr 10 min
  • Beyond Right - Lesson 1
    Beyond Right - Lesson 1
    Beyond Good Neighbors
    With Rabbi Ari Sollish
    (Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on May 10, 2022)
    Most laws are designed to protect the rights of people and their property. But Judaism’s civil code is driven by a different goal: shaping an upright society. In this lesson we explore how this value guides Jewish law, establishing its attitude toward neighborly disputes and interpersonal ethical dilemmas.
    1 hr 58 min
  • Well-Connected - Lesson 7 - To Live in Deed
    Lesson 7 - To Live in Deed
    With Mrs. Leah Sollish
    (Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on April 9, 2022)
    From birth, to marriage, to death, and beyond, Jewish traditions mark the contours of our lives. If there isn’t a Kaddish, there’s a Kiddush, bat mitzvah, or chupah... Here, we survey the key life cycle rituals so as to more deeply appreciate their significance—that of the rituals, and of the life events they are associated with. Not just an accompaniment, these practices mold our major life steps and give us language to celebrate or to commemorate. Even more, they work to complete the soul’s journey on earth.
    1 hr 14 min
  • Overcoming Folly - 59 - Talmudic Tussle
    Overcoming Folly - Part 59
    "Talmudic Tussle"
    With Rabbi Ari Sollish
    (Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on May 8, 2022)
    They say, "Two Jews, three opinions." (Or is it four?) But sometimes, there can be two Jews with one opinion. And when the stars align, you might even get three Jews with one opinion...
    In this Kabbalah & Coffee, we look at the strange case of the Talmudic dispute that has more bark than bite. This three-way tussle in fact disappears when held under the light of Jewish mystical wisdom. The conclusion is as inspiring as it is remarkable. And we are be privileged to journey through this together at Kabbalah class.
    In this magical session of Kabbalah & Coffee, we prepare to see the Talmud -- and the very mechanics of the universe -- in a whole new light.
    1 hr 39 min
  • Understanding Kabbalah's Tree of Life
    Understanding Kabbalah's Tree of Life
    With Rabbi Ari Sollish
    (Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy)
    Discover Kabbalah's Tree of Life and learn about the ten mystical Sefirot energies that power the universe.
    1 hr

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