Knowledge on the Deeper Side

Jonah: A Rendezvous with Destiny

What is your mission in life? How much time do you spend on routines, at the expense of your goals? We examine Jonah's motive for defying G-d's instructions, to the point of attempting suicide. Is it ever justified to sacrifice the means entirely for the sake of achieving our goals?

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.

Jonah: A Rendezvous with Destiny

What is your mission in life? How much time do you spend on routines, at the expense of your goals? We examine Jonah's motive for defying G-d's instructions, to the point of attempting suicide. Is it ever justified to sacrifice the means entirely for the sake of achieving our goals?

Elijah & Elisha: Simplicity

Motivation and passion are critical to living life to its fullest. What do we do when our zest for life is depleted? How do we find inspiration then? While Elijah may be the more famous of the mentor-protege pair, this lesson emphasizes Elisha's human care and attention to detail, over Elijah's large-scale, grandiose miracles.

Elijah & Elisha: Simplicity

Motivation and passion are critical to living life to its fullest. What do we do when our zest for life is depleted? How do we find inspiration then? While Elijah may be the more famous of the mentor-protege pair, this lesson emphasizes Elisha's human care and attention to detail, over Elijah's large-scale, grandiose miracles.

Revival of Ruth

How to Make Judaism Real

Shavuot is the day we received the Torah, and on it we read the Book of Ruth. What is the reason for this custom, and what can we learn from it? Ruth teaches us what it means to accept the Torah -- on the Torah’s terms.

David: Dealing with Mistakes

At what point should we forgive ourselves for our mistakes (and others for theirs)? How do we transform a blunder into an impetus for growth? The saga of King David and Bathsheba has attracted much attention over the ages, but what interests us more than what he did, or why he did it, is understanding how King David dealt with his mistake.