Think Different Part II: On the Nature of Intelligence
Part two of a discussion about cognitive processes, particularly the twofold approach for expanding one’s mind and tuning into the collective unconscious.
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In Defense of Anarchy
The continued quest for an authentic teacher results in a discussion about the virtues of a specific anarchy and the refinement of our search for a rabbi.
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Torah & Geometry
The following is a freely translated excerpt from a letter by the Rebbe dated Sivan 25, 5712 (June 18, 1952) about science, Torah and truth…
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Free Choice
Free choice is a “a fundamental principle” of Jewish faith according to Maimonides. Parshat Devarim addresses the apparent contradictions of this principle
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Lost in Translation: Understanding G-d
When understanding G-d in personally relevant terms, we invite Him into the core of our lives, rather than relegating Him to the periphery of our existence. Lessons from the incident of the golden calf.
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24,000 Plus One
The “deeds, teaching and works” of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai are the ultimate rectification of Rabbi Akiva’s disciples’ tragic failure to achieve the proper synthesis of love and truth that would make their love true and their truth loving.
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Amalek’s Number
Amalek is doubt. Baseless, irrational doubt that cools the fervor of holiness with nothing more than a cynical shrug.
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The Impoverished Scholar
A person who fulfills the Torah in poverty—who recognizes the poverty of his mind before the infinite perfection of the divine truth—will ultimately fulfill it in wealth.
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Think Different Part I: On the Nature of Intelligence
Part one of a discussion about cognitive processes, intelligence versus wisdom, and the origin of ideas from a kabbalistic perspective.
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