Knowledge on the Deeper Side

A Believer's Question

Challenging G-d as a Pathway to Faith

To believe is to follow G-d unquestionably. Right? Wrong. Through the eyes of such greats as Abraham and Moses, we discover that to believe is to challenge; to wrestle with G-d and emerge stronger. After all, if you don’t really believe, who cares?

A Believer's Question

Challenging G-d as a Pathway to Faith

To believe is to follow G-d unquestionably. Right? Wrong. Through the eyes of such greats as Abraham and Moses, we discover that to believe is to challenge; to wrestle with G-d and emerge stronger. After all, if you don’t really believe, who cares?

The First, the Shovel, and the Name

Lessons From Moses on Combating Anti-Semitism

The baseless hatred that our ancestors encountered 3300 years ago continues to cross paths with many Jews today. This class explores three unique responses, modeled by none other than Moses himself.

The First, the Shovel, and the Name

Lessons From Moses on Combating Anti-Semitism

The baseless hatred that our ancestors encountered 3300 years ago continues to cross paths with many Jews today. This class explores three unique responses, modeled by none other than Moses himself.

Obstacles or Stepping Stones?

Finding the Light within the Dark

We're used to thinking of light and darkness as polar opposites, existential metaphors for all kinds of binary worlds. In this class, we plumb the depth of Kabbalistic paradigms to come up with a fresh perspective -- one that can, perhaps, reframe life in a surprisingly empowering way.

Obstacles or Stepping Stones?

Finding the Light within the Dark

We're used to thinking of light and darkness as polar opposites, existential metaphors for all kinds of binary worlds. In this class, we plumb the depth of Kabbalistic paradigms to come up with a fresh perspective -- one that can, perhaps, reframe life in a surprisingly empowering way.

When Life Give You Exile

Lessons in Anger Management

If your brothers sold you into slavery, you wound up in prison, and you were estranged from your home for seventeen-plus years, you probably wouldn't think too highly of your next of kin. But Joseph shattered all expectations and acted majestically with his past tormentors. From whence his courage? Expose the secret sauce of this towering figure of forgiveness.

When Life Give You Exile

Lessons in Anger Management

If your brothers sold you into slavery, you wound up in prison, and you were estranged from your home for seventeen-plus years, you probably wouldn't think too highly of your next of kin. But Joseph shattered all expectations and acted majestically with his past tormentors. From whence his courage? Expose the secret sauce of this towering figure of forgiveness.

The Kabbalah of Chanukah

(Recorded at the Intown Jewish Academy on December 17, 2017)

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Chanukah is a sublime holiday. The Festival of Lights. An eight-day celebration designed to open our senses to the deeper secrets around us.

In this session we explore the teachings of Kabbalah on the meaning of Chanukah. We look at the oil, the lights, and even the dreidel. We examine their mystical properties. And we listen to their profound messages.

The Kabbalah of Chanukah

(Recorded at the Intown Jewish Academy on December 17, 2017)

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Chanukah is a sublime holiday. The Festival of Lights. An eight-day celebration designed to open our senses to the deeper secrets around us.

In this session we explore the teachings of Kabbalah on the meaning of Chanukah. We look at the oil, the lights, and even the dreidel. We examine their mystical properties. And we listen to their profound messages.