As summer fades into autumn, a sacred period arrives in the Jewish calendar that carries profound spiritual significance. We're all invited to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, repentance, and reconnection with the Divine during this time.

https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/40-days-of-spiritual-metamorphosis/

Often used as a proof-text for the abrogation of the Torah [commandments], in Matthew 5, Jesus cites a well-known Midrash to prove quite the opposite. Despite many modern (popular) interpretations, he forbids his audience from ever thinking of such an idea!

https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/abolishing-the-torah/

In this episode, we compare Paul's letters with Rabbinic Responsa, legal correspondence. How does this change the way we interact and view these works?

https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/how-to-read-the-letters-of-paul/

In an ancient Midrash, the moon approached the Creator, asking how it should find its place amid the sun's brightness. The Creator's instruction provides insight for us today as to how we might best fulfill our purpose in life.

https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/the-light-of-the-moon/

In this episode, we look at an excellent story of how we balance our traits and how we impact others.

https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/developing0the-soul-mussar-part-1/

Among the many brilliant statements in a writing known as The Ethics of the Fathers, a beautiful and profound statement brings us very close to understanding the 'meaning of life'.

https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/all-the-life-in-the-world-to-come/

In this episode, we look at the hidden complexity of Jewish law behind Jesus' rebuke of Pharisees and understand his words in a more constructive and contextual way.

https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/the-pharisees-who-wash-the-outside-of-cups/

The wisdom of the Bible calls us to view our actions and experiences, not as isolated singularities, but as connected and holistic. This is especially true when it comes to money.

http://www.thehiddenorchard.com/rethinking-money

Want to learn a quick method for spiritual elevation? In this episode, we'll learn how doing nothing might be the best step for your growth.

https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/accepting-insults/

At first glance, the popular interpretation of these passages has become so entrenched, the heading of this section is called, “The Superiority of the New”. The translators are preemptively telling us that what is “new” is better. Is this what we're to take away from this teaching?

http://www.thehiddenorchard.com/new-wine-old-wineskins