Knowledge on the Deeper Side

"Potential Energy"

How do self-perception, inspiration, and motivation impact what you can become?

Secrets of the Lost Ark - Part 1

"Missing Pieces"

(Recorded at the Intown Jewish Academy on July 8, 2018)

"Secrets of the Lost Ark" is a mystical text that delves into the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of the ancient Holy Ark of Israel.

The text -- which draws from teachings shared in the Talmud and the works of Maimonides -- explores the secrets of the Holy Temple, the Ark, and the Urim VeTumim breastplate, and reveals secret passageways built beneath the Temple Mount.

This is a one-of-a-kind Kabbalistic adventure!

The Majestic Bride - Part 8

"Blessings"

(Recorded at the Intown Jewish Academy on June 24, 2018)

Blessings can emerge from the strangest of places. Think of people you've met, randomly and unexpectedly, that have turned out to be a blessing in your life. Or disappointments and frustrations that have suddenly transformed into blessings.

One thing we know: We cannot know behind which door lies the blessing that we need in our lives right now...

In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee we look at the strange phenomenon that we call "blessings." We explore the Talmudic story of the terrible curses that were actually blessings, and discover the Kabbalistic definition and cosmic source of blessings.

The Majestic Bride - Part 7

"Nose"

(Recorded at the Intown Jewish Academy on June 17, 2018)

Every word in G-d's Torah is precise and exact. Every biblical turn of phrase conveys deep meaning -- if, of course, you know how to decode it.

When it comes to the human soul, the Torah uses a very unusual expression. It says that G-d blew into Adam's nostrils a soul of life. Why the nostrils specifically?

The Kabbalists reveal the mystical meaning of the nose and the nostrils, and why the soul is particularly associated with that part of the body. As we'll learn in this session of Kabbalah & Coffee, this is connected with personality, purpose, and prayer.

The Majestic Bride - Part 6

"Innocence"

(Recorded at the Intown Jewish Academy on June 3, 2018)

Children are the mark of innocence. Pure, uncorrupted, unjaded. There's a special bond that exists between a parent and a young child. A parent treasures the opportunities to connect with a pure soul, a snapshot of heaven.

The way parents interact with small children is highly instructive. Examine those interactions, say the Kabbalistis, and you will get a glimpse of the inner workings of the universe.

In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee we explore the mysteries of innocence.

"Living on Purpose"

What is your reason for being, and what can you do about it?

The Perfect Orchestra

Nature’s on Your Side

Ever felt that you’re trying to do the right thing, yet everything is lining up against you? Is nature itself your adversary? Heaven forbid! A complex story of returning warriors and desert taxation reveals the encouraging message that when all is said and done, G-d is orchestrating everything to help you out.

Love What You Do

Finding Pleasure in Purpose

We all long for that vacation: sandy beaches, crystal blue waters, and picturesque mountain peaks. And then we look at the drab, grey office walls and our world goes dark. Is there any way to get the feeling of waking up in a hut on stilts in French Polynesia, while stuck in suburbia doing the same old, same old? In this lesson, we will find out how.

The Perfect Orchestra

Nature’s on Your Side

Ever felt that you’re trying to do the right thing, yet everything is lining up against you? Is nature itself your adversary? Heaven forbid! A complex story of returning warriors and desert taxation reveals the encouraging message that when all is said and done, G-d is orchestrating everything to help you out.

A Zealous Act

Extreme Measures for Extreme Times

You’ve seen it before: the zealous guy who is quick to act and take extreme measures when everyone else is too afraid to move. When’s the right time to be “that guy”? And when should we back off and just let things be? A desert showdown between a zealous student and a brazen prince gone astray holds the answers to these tough questions.