There are people who never err, and are always doing the right thing. There are other people who veer from the proper path, but can recover and resume their journey with greater intensity. This week, we explore these two archetypes and discover the depth of Isaac's blessing to Jacob and its relevance to all who make mistakes.

Who doesn't love a deal? In business and shopping, we aim for value and better margins. In life, however, this approach can be inadequate. Why should we invest maximum effort and not take advantage of shortcuts or natural abilities? This week's episode explores the purchase of the Cave of Machpela by Avraham, and offers a profound insight into the goal of life. 

We are independent, autonomous people who cherish our individuality. "Commandments" chafe against our deeply prized uniqueness and choke off our creative self expression. Why should we take the notion of commandments seriously? This episode explores a good reason why, one that you may not have heard before. Send your feedback in a voice note here: https://anchor.fm/loodaism/message.

Have you ever felt that your daily routine is at odds with your purpose? In this episode, we discuss the lesson the Torah offers by relating that G-d created light before everything else in creation. Follow along with the texts mentioned in the podcast by clicking here for the source sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/268869.

For more in depth reading on the original ideas behind this lesson, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y47N43AQWBHitCcni1qzSP_m1Fo3XrOn/view

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Yom Kippur calls us to define ourselves in the deepest possible way, beyond all superficial definitions. Discover the three layers of the relationship between Hashem and the Jewish people (and person), and enter Yom Kippur with a refreshed perspective.

Link to source sheet with quotes used in the class: www.sefaria.org/sheets/264120.