The Bible Course

Part 1, Lesson 1

With Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman

Immerse yourself in the richness of the Jewish Scriptures and discover in the ancient texts hidden meanings that have been lost over centuries of translations. Take a closer look at famous biblical stories and at the lives of their characters as you take an unforgettable spiritual journey. This series focuses on the dramatic stories and powerful messages contained in the Torah, the Five Books of Moses.

Mindfulness & Jewish Meditation

With Rabbi Dr. Laibl Wolf, LL.B M.Ed.psych. D.Div.

(Recorded at the Intown Jewish Academy on Thursday, October 27, 2017)

Neutralizing anxiousness and worry

Living consciously in the now

Transforming the way we think and feel

Rabbi Dr. Laibl Wolf of Australia has been a worldwide teacher of spirituality for almost two generations. He draws upon contemporary positive psychology side-by-side with ancient spiritual wisdoms to create a unique synthesis of past and present, reshaping people’s lives and values. Having trained in law and psychology, he is an unusual blend of Chassidic Rabbi, therapist and teacher, who has shared at the Fortune 500 Convention, the International Psychological Conference, the Gawler international Wellness convention as well as various spiritual and even Buddhist ashrams. He has been described as “a Jewish synthesis of Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer and Steven Covey.”

Mindfulness & Jewish Meditation

With Rabbi Dr. Laibl Wolf, LL.B M.Ed.psych. D.Div.

(Recorded at the Intown Jewish Academy on Thursday, October 27, 2017)

Neutralizing anxiousness and worry

Living consciously in the now

Transforming the way we think and feel

Rabbi Dr. Laibl Wolf of Australia has been a worldwide teacher of spirituality for almost two generations. He draws upon contemporary positive psychology side-by-side with ancient spiritual wisdoms to create a unique synthesis of past and present, reshaping people’s lives and values. Having trained in law and psychology, he is an unusual blend of Chassidic Rabbi, therapist and teacher, who has shared at the Fortune 500 Convention, the International Psychological Conference, the Gawler international Wellness convention as well as various spiritual and even Buddhist ashrams. He has been described as “a Jewish synthesis of Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer and Steven Covey.”

Abraham's Worry

The Real Benefits of Fame and Fortune

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on October 25, 2017)

“He really only did it so everyone can say how nice he is...” Ever heard that one before? Has the prospect of doing the right thing for the wrong reason ever scared you off? Through the worries of Abraham and the mendacities of recalcitrant husbands, discover your hidden goodness and never be scared again.

Abraham's Worry

The Real Benefits of Fame and Fortune

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on October 25, 2017)

“He really only did it so everyone can say how nice he is...” Ever heard that one before? Has the prospect of doing the right thing for the wrong reason ever scared you off? Through the worries of Abraham and the mendacities of recalcitrant husbands, discover your hidden goodness and never be scared again.

Knowledge & Faith - Part 7

"The Origins of Body & Soul"

(Recorded at the Intown Jewish Academy on October 22, 2017)

Men may be from Mars, and women from Venus. But where do bodies and souls come from? According to Kabbalah -- from very different places!

In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee we take a Kabbalistic tour of the cosmos and discover the unique (and opposite) origins of body and soul. Along the way we'll encounter the Divine Chariot and its four "faces," and uncover the deeper truth behind food.

Knowledge & Faith - Part 7

"The Origins of Body & Soul"

(Recorded at the Intown Jewish Academy on October 22, 2017)

Men may be from Mars, and women from Venus. But where do bodies and souls come from? According to Kabbalah -- from very different places!

In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee we take a Kabbalistic tour of the cosmos and discover the unique (and opposite) origins of body and soul. Along the way we'll encounter the Divine Chariot and its four "faces," and uncover the deeper truth behind food.

The Ways of Praise

You Never Know How Far a Compliment Will Go

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on October 18, 2017)

Of all the impressive people in the Bible, only one gets a shout-out from G-d. Not Moses, not Abraham, and not Elijah. Who? Noah, of all people. What was so special about this deluge-dodging daredevil that earned him such heaping praise?

The Ways of Praise

You Never Know How Far a Compliment Will Go

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on October 18, 2017)

Of all the impressive people in the Bible, only one gets a shout-out from G-d. Not Moses, not Abraham, and not Elijah. Who? Noah, of all people. What was so special about this deluge-dodging daredevil that earned him such heaping praise?

Knowledge & Faith - Part 6

"Black Fire, White Fire"

(Recorded at the Intown Jewish Academy on October 15, 2017)

There's an ancient Kabbalistic teaching that the Torah originates in heaven as black fire on white fire. But what is the black fire, and what is the white fire? And how does it subsequently translate into the black-ink-on-white-parchment Torah we know on earth?

In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee we learn about the secret code that is the letters of the Torah, and how they reveal some of the deepest mysteries of existence.