In this shiur, we explore Rav Kook’s profound vision of Geulah—not as a moment in history, but as an unending light that began in Mitzrayim and continues to illuminate the path toward the final redemption.

We’ll dive into how the story of Yetziat Mitzrayim is not just about personal or national liberation, but about the elevation of all creation. Pesach reveals the deep truth that light is always present, even in darkness. Through the paradoxes of the Seder night—slavery and freedom, tears and joy, bitter and sweet—we uncover the divine oneness that underlies our fractured world.

Only Am Yisrael can hold this tension, seeing the sparks of light in the darkness and guiding the world toward healing and wholeness.

In this week's shiur, we explore the soul’s deep yearning for a faith that truly satisfies — a faith vast enough to hold the complexity of our modern world.

Drawing from the teachings of Rav Kook, we discuss how Emunah isn’t about retreating from modernity, but about engaging with it from a place of depth and clarity. We also unpack Rav Kook’s powerful idea that even kefira (heresy) can be a necessary part of the spiritual process — a force that clears away outdated structures to make space for new, expansive light.

If you're craving a vision of Emunah that speaks to the heart, the mind, and the modern soul — this shiur is for you.

Emunah isn’t just a concept—it’s a way of seeing reality from the highest place. In this shiur, we explore how darkness, pain, and even foreign ideologies are part of Hashem’s divine plan to reveal greater light. True emunah isn’t about blind faith, but about learning to perceive Hashem’s presence even in the most hidden places.

Join us as we uncover how suffering and challenges are not obstacles to faith, but pathways to a deeper, more expansive connection with Hashem.

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What does Rav Kook’s *cherem* letter have to do with Purim? In this shiur, we explore how Rav Kook transformed personal attacks and opposition into spiritual elevation, embodying the deep Purim theme of revealing hidden light within darkness. Just as the tzaddik descends to elevate the sparks trapped in *klippos*, Rav Kook engaged even with *kefira* to extract holiness, mirroring his own life’s journey.

Purim teaches us that history’s greatest denials of Hashem ultimately led to a renewed strength in *emunah*. Similarly, Rav Kook’s response to criticism—seeing good even in what appeared traumatic—offers a profound lesson in resilience, transformation, and the power of redemption hidden within life’s struggles.

Join us as we uncover the deeper meaning of Purim, trauma, and the tzaddik’s role in revealing the divine in the most unexpected places.

What happens when religion becomes detached from its source? Instead of being a path to connection, it can become a source of shame, distortion, and emptiness—mere ritual without soul. But Rav Kook teaches us that even this process has a divine purpose. Hashem allows for kefirah (spiritual crisis) so that we can ultimately discover a deeper, truer understanding of the Divine.

In this shiur, we explore the paradox of faith—how religious struggle, doubt, and even trauma can lead to profound healing. The darkness creates the light. The breaking brings the repair. By confronting religious distortions, we can reclaim a more authentic relationship with Hashem—one not built on blind certainty, but on deep, lived truth.

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Too often, our understanding of God remains immature—shaped by childhood perceptions that no longer serve our spiritual growth. In this shiur on Rav Kook’s teachings, we explore how true spiritual alignment requires upgrading our vision of God, surrendering the ego, and allowing our soul’s natural connection to the Divine to flourish.

When religion becomes disconnected from the soul, it turns into a hollow shell, leading to spiritual suffering and confusion. Rav Kook teaches that all suffering stems from misalignment with God. By deepening our understanding and living with a more authentic, mature connection, we can transform our relationship with the Divine and rediscover a soulful, vibrant spirituality.

Join us as we journey back to the essence of faith—where religion is not just a set of practices, but a living, breathing relationship with God.

In this shiur, we explore Rav Kook’s profound insights on healing, suffering, and the spiritual necessity of embracing the unknown. We discussed how the illusion of "knowing" God can lead us toward false certainty, which borders on idolatry (avoda zara) and heresy (kefira). True connection to Hashem requires a humble recognition that we cannot fully comprehend Him.

This understanding calls us to accept the mystery of life and the struggle inherent in being human. Healing is not found in simple answers but in the deep and often painful process of aligning ourselves with Divine truth—knowing that in our suffering and growth, there is purpose, even if hidden from our understanding. Through this lens, we learn to hold both faith and uncertainty as essential elements of our spiritual journey.

Tasting Redemption: Unlocking the Soul's Deepest Light

In this inspiring shiur, we explore the transformative power of redemption and how we can begin to taste the light of the future Geula (redemption) in our lives today. Drawing from deep Torah wisdom, we uncover how the light of redemption emerges from the innermost point of our being and soul, leading us on a spiritual journey toward Daas, the ultimate wisdom of redemption.

Discover how the process of Geula unfolds from within and illuminates the deepest parts of ourselves, bringing hope, clarity, and transformation. This shiur will help you connect to the redemptive light already present in your life and provide insights into the spiritual journey toward the ultimate redemption.

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n today’s shiur, we began exploring Rav Kook's profound teachings on suffering. At the core of human experience lies an existential tension—the deep inner contradiction of needing to understand God while being confronted with the impossibility of fully grasping the Infinite. Rav Kook teaches that all pain, trauma, and suffering emerge from this paradox. Together, we unpacked how this existential truth shapes our experience of life and how embracing the limits of understanding can lead to deeper healing and spiritual alignment.

In today’s Rav Kook class, we explored the profound idea that every soul has a unique tikkun (purpose and rectification). We discussed the concept of Neshamos Olam HaTohu—souls born from chaos—and how the tzaddikim reveal that no soul is ever truly lost. These souls, often through their struggles, bring out the best in us and help us fulfill our own tikkun. We reflected on how the challenges in life, including the presence of children in our lives, are divinely orchestrated to guide us toward growth and purpose. Ultimately, in the era of Mashiach, the tzaddikim will show us that even the reshaim (wicked) have a tikkun, as every soul plays a vital role in the divine plan. All pain is purposeful, leading us to redemption and wholeness.

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