Essays
An Unclouded Harvest: Lessons of Achitofel
Achitofel was one of the greatest sages of his generation. Yet all his life he followed the route of giving precedence to his reason over his piety—a path which brought him much grief. Therein lies the deeper significance of the three pieces of advice he offers to his children before his passing: he is warning them not to repeat his error of placing wisdom before piety, as this pertains to the three “crowns” of human aspiration.
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Esau and Ishmael at Sinai: A 3,314 Year Old Rejection
The relevance of this narrative today is powerfully evident. We are witnessing today the struggle of nations stemming from Esau – the Roman/Christian/Western world, and Ishmael – the Arab/Muslim world, and their confrontations are deeply related to Israel and the Jews, children of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. This struggle can truly be understood only by retracing its roots.
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How Far Are We From Sinai?
Sinai set in motion a series of events that would change the world forever, and continues to impact our lives today. At Sinai the human race received a Divine blueprint how to live our lives. This great gift was given for all of mankind.
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The Cosmic Marriage: All About Unconditional Love
The Torah tells us that marriage begins with unconditional love and acceptance of the entire person – first “accept Me” and the details will follow. Read about the ways that the idea of unconditional love relates to marriages between men and women, and the cosmic marriage between G-d and the Jewish people.
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The Silent Soul: The Spiritual Meaning of Speech
The world is G-d speaking. Learn all about the spiritual meaning of speech. How can we, as humans, best use speech for spiritual purposes?
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Containing the Infinite: Integrating Spiritual Experiences
The secret is integrating spiritual experiences. The ultimate purpose of spiritual experiences is to infuse our physical lives with this spiritual fire. When we integrate them, we are able to get the most out of our inspiring experiences.
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The Silent Kohen – Silence Beyond Pain
Why did G-d allow the Holocaust? How can a good G-d allow for evil? None of us will ever have an answer. Understanding the power of silence.
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How Do I Find a True Rabbi? Part 2
Divisiveness might have kept you away from rabbis and from Judaism. Here is how to get past the shenanigans and find a true spiritual teacher.
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Was Moses Orthodox? Part 1
Did Moses practice orthodox Judaism? Do the distinctions between Jews really have a spiritual meaning? A controversial article by Rabbi Simon Jacobson.
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Was Moses Orthodox? Part 2
To understand if Moses practiced orthodox Judaism, we need to first understand what makes a Jew a Jew. The purpose of this article is to unite and empower. The soul makes a Jew a Jew, not a denomination.
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