Confidence
Korach: Confidence – where does it come from? Inborn or acquired? Nature or nurture? It stems from the soul, one permanence in an immortal physical world.
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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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Drugs – Strange Fire
A soul burning with fiery passion is an incredible asset, but lack of self-control coupled with the pursuit of selfish desires lead to disaster.
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Practical Spirituality for the Uninspired
By Mordechai Gutnick, Brooklyn, NY
How can we serve Hashem wholeheartedly, irrespective of our current emotions and feelings? How do we overcome feelings of sluggishness and despair and operate on a higher level of consciousness?
The Cycle of Forgiveness
A discussion about the cycle of forgiveness, the value of each human being, and the significance of his or her ability to forgive.
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A View From the Mixed Multitude
By Chaim Hersh, St Louis, MI
Divine Providence vs. free will. Delve into the complex interplay between one’s personal free choice and Divine Providence.
Deciphering the Code
By Yaakov Wagner, Morristown, NJ
Discover how Torah study is a deeply personal and transformative experience that brings a Jew to a fulfilled and meaningful life.
“Flow”: The Chassidic Approach to Harnessing
By Ian Taylor, Wilmington, Delaware
Finding meaning in absurd circumstances is well encapsulated in the psychological concept of “flow”; a mental experience of intense focus on the present moment. Learn to utilize “flow” in Chassidus…
Cholent: The Purpose of Exile
The purpose of exile as explained through the metaphor of cholent, a stew eaten on the Jewish Sabbath. What cholent teaches us about the meaning of exile.
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