Knowledge on the Deeper Side

Haughty Humility

Healthy Self-Esteem in Judaism

Nobody likes the narcissist. It’s better to be humble and not to think too highly of yourself, it would seem. But knowing the dangers of self-loathing, perhaps there is virtue to haughtiness? Moses, the humblest of men and greatest of leaders teaches us how to find a healthy balance.

The Blue Thread

A History of Techelet

The Torah tells us to include a blue thread in the tzitzit. What is that thread all about, and why do most men wear tzitzit with only white threads? This lesson tells the history of techelet and the fascinating scientific quest to identify the species used in making it.

On The Essence Of Chasidus - Part 12

"The Secrets of Wine & Oil"

(Recorded at the Intown Jewish Academy on July 17, 2016)

In the mystical imagination, wine and oil are not simply liquids.

You see, everything that exists in the physical plane has a spiritual parallel, which constitutes it's source and root On High. This is true of all things -- including wine and oil.

The amazing thing is that when you discover the spiritual source of a thing, suddenly it's physical properties make so much sense. Like why wine intoxicates, and why oil stains are so difficult to get out. It's an incredibly powerful "aha!" moment.

In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee you'll take a journey inside the dimension beyond ours, to uncover the deep secrets held by wine and oil.

On The Essence Of Chasidus - Part 11

"Breakthrough"

(Recorded at the Intown Jewish Academy on June 26, 2016)

All of us are stuck in something. Maybe it's in our head -- the way we think. Maybe it's in our hearts -- the way we feel. Maybe it's in our actions -- the way we behave. But all of us are stuck in something.

So if we're stuck, and we know we're stuck, how do we get unstuck? How do we experience the breakthrough we need?

In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee we discuss being stuck and present ancient Jewish mystical guidance on getting unstuck. Achieving the breakthrough we need is doable -- if we just know how.

At a special Gimmel Tammuz farbrengen at Chabad Intown, Atlanta, Rabbi Yossi Paltiel speaks on "The Wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe."

At a special Gimmel Tammuz farbrengen at Chabad Intown, Atlanta, Rabbi Yossi Paltiel speaks on "The Wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe."

On The Essence Of Chasidus - Part 10

"When the World Will Sing Once More"

(Recorded at the Intown Jewish Academy on June 19, 2016)

There is so much pain in the world. Violence, hate, oppression, senseless tragedy. This is the world in the state of galut -- an "impossible" world in which evil can prevail over good, despite how nonsensical that is.

It's like the world is in a dream, where the impossible happens, where when the impossible happens we accept it as just the way things are.

In the Jewish tradition we yearn for a better time, when the world will wake up and know and embrace the Divine truth. A time of peace and goodness, when there will be no more war and no more pain and no more suffering. This is the time of Moshiach, when the world will sing once more.

What is at the essence of Moshiach? How will this world be so utterly transformed? And what can we do to move along this process?

In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee we explore the soul of Moshiach, as explained by the Jewish mystics.

Waking Up to Life:

A Gratitude Seminar

This 90-minute seminar and multi-sensory experience led by Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman explores the crossroads of Torah and positive psychology on the theme of gratitude and the Jewish prayer Modeh Ani. Become empowered with practical tools to recognize the presence of the Divine in your life and lead a life infused with positivity and happiness.

Think Positive, Speak Positive

How to Avoid Negative Speech

Talking about people is one of easiest things we can do. It is also one of the most damaging. So how can we avoid it? Of course, effort must be invested in watching what we say. But the key lies deeper than that, in how we relate to each other in the first place.

Jewish Numerology

Understanding the Gematria Method

The numeric equivalents of Hebrew letters reveal a fascinating world in Jewish thought. When and how should this method be used to draw conclusions in Torah study? Enjoy this class on the purpose and methodology of gematria.