The Sfas Emes explains how we can live holy lives in unholy places. Using the lesson of Yaakov, he explains how attachment to the truth helps us strengthen our spiritual foundations.

How can we reconcile very different approaches, different strengths, and not end up killing each other? Sfas Emes Reminds us that how God created all of us was with purpose and that just like Joseph and his brothers were able to reconcile their differences we can as well in a personal and a communal level.

The last day of this festival of miracles and light, called Zos Chanukah by Chassidim, teaches about the Godliness hidden within us and all creation. Based on Sfas Emes 5631. (I’m grateful to Sfas Emes blog for help in deciphering some of the deep insights of this teaching.)

The Sfas Emes offers an incredible lesson on the essence of praise, thanks, and miracles as they applied in the time of the Maccabees and today.

Yaakov teaches us That the greatest kindness that God did for him was having humility and recognition of where all the blessings come from. Also We discuss how to deal with negative thinking and the Yetzer hara.An awesome Sfas Emes

Sfas Emes gives us a way to maintain a deep connection, and how to safely navigate spiritual exile. Based on Parsha Vayeitzei.

Torah from Reb Shlomo and Sfas Emes on Parsha Toldos

Brit Milah, circumcision, the tribal identification of the Jewish People, creates a connection to God, diminishing in order to have completion.

A fascinating discussion of spiritual growth and the process that it requires. We learn about Noah who walked with God’s help and Abraham who walked without gods help. And we learn how we can grow and nourish our spiritual lives