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Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiA Little Light Dispels Much Darkness: Facing the New AntisemitismsIn this fascinating talk, Rabbi Nir Menussi discusses the global resurgence of antisemitism, describing it as a "light sleeper" that has fully awakened in both classical right-wing nationalism and modern left-wing anti-Zionism. Drawing on the philosophy of the Rebbe, he presents a radically positive approach: instead of getting caught in the "victim mentality" of fighting the darkness—by constantly labeling and calling out antisemites—the focus should be on spreading light. Antisemitism should serve as an "alarm clock" for the Jewish people to strengthen their identity and embrace their universal mission: to be a "light unto the nations" by shar...
2025-12-051h 43Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiJudaism vs. the Occult: What Does the Torah Say About Witchcraft, Sorcery & Divination?In Parashat Shoftim, the Torah lists practices such as divination, sorcery, witchcraft, and necromancy — and calls them abominations. But what do these words really mean? Why are they forbidden, and how are they relevant today?
In this 90-minute class, Rabbi Nir Menussi explores the Torah’s vision of the occult and shows how these ancient prohibitions remain deeply relevant in the modern world. Drawing on Kabbalah and Chassidut, the class reveals the hidden structure of the ten forbidden practices, their modern-day counterparts, and how each one can be rectified in a holy way.
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2025-08-291h 31Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiThe Sci-Fi Story That Explains 2,000 Years of Anti-SemitismWhat if the most profound explanation for anti-Semitism was hidden in a science fiction classic? In this episode, I explore Arthur C. Clarke’s Childhood’s End (1953) and uncover a startling parallel between its central idea and the way Jews have been perceived throughout history. From the Christian demonization of Jews to modern anti-Zionism, I propose that the Jewish people are often feared and hated not for what they do, but for what they represent: a challenge to the world’s existing order, and a call to enter a higher, more God-connected phase of human existence.
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2025-08-1115 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiReenchanting Intimacy: A Spiritual Response to the Sexual RevolutionThe sexual revolution dismantled a sacred structure millennia in the making. What can take its place? In this revelatory lecture, Rabbi Nir Menussi explores how intimacy can be reenchanted through a four-level Kabbalistic framework that brings body, heart, and spirit back into alignment — offering not a return to the past, but a path forward toward healing, holiness, and wholeness.
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2025-08-0738 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiSnakes & Ladders: Kabbalah & the Psychedelic RevolutionWhy is the modern world turning to plant-based psychedelics for healing? What is the spiritual root of this movement, and how should Torah-based Judaism respond?
In this rich, thought-provoking lecture, we trace the rise of the psychedelic movement through the lens of Jewish mysticism—from the serpent in Eden, through the Zohar’s inner map of mind, heart, and body, to the prophetic vision of Torat Mashiach.
Along the way, we explore the symbolic weight of the liver (kaved), the role of imagination’s in the psyche, and the deep reason why the serpent both wounds...
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In Search Of More with Eli NashSearching in the Dark: Finding G-d in Unexpected Places w/ Nir MenussiIn this conversation with Nir Menussi, I found myself reflecting on how much of my life has been about trying to reconcile two worlds: the depth of Torah and the pull of everything outside it. We spoke about the lived application of Kabbalistic ideas, and it hit a familiar nerve. For a long time, I believed I had to choose one world or the other.Growing up, the message was clear. Everything outside of Judaism was unholy. The books, the music, the teachings. All of it. So when I started finding meaning beyond the boundaries I’d be...
2025-07-202h 01Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiLag Ba'Omer is LITERALLY MIND BLOWING: It Can Expand Your ConsciousnessIt can expand your mind to true greatnes...
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2025-05-1542 min
Let's Get Real with Coach MenachemThe Freedom Paradox: -Why We’re Chasing Freedom but Still Feel Trapped — and the Jewish Path to True Liberation Rabbi Nir Menussi #226Rabbi Nir Menussi on Let’s Get Real with Coach Menachem, Sunday March 30, 2024 #226The Freedom Paradox: -Why We’re Chasing Freedom but Still Feel Trapped — and the Jewish Path to True Liberation*FOLLOW RABBI MENUSSI**Sign up to the Soul of the Seder webinar:* https://mailchi.mp/nehiru/seder*Join the WhatsApp group:* https://chat.whatsapp.com/F0owpSKplFR9v1otpZQC9g*Follow on other platforms:* https://linktr.ee/menussi
2025-03-312h 01Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiMoses & Masculinity: Why Jews Are Conflicted About Wielding PowerPharoah, the tyrannical male, tried to kill all Jewish males. But Moses was able to rise and confront him with a rectified form of masculinity.
2025-01-1348 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiJudaism's Universal Calling: The 10th of Tevet as You've Never Heard it BeforeThe 10th of Tevet symbolizes the collapse of Judaism's universal vision, but it is destined to become a day of joy for all mankind.
2025-01-1024 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiThe Secret of HanukkahThe Hanukkah candles emit both light and warmth, each increasing as the days progress. But what exactly are the darkness and cold that they oppose?
2024-12-2449 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiWhere Are You? Introduction to Chassidut (19 Kislev Class)19 Kislev is called the New Year's Day of Chassidut. This is a good time to ask what are the Where, When and Who of Chassidut...
2024-12-171h 01Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiGod is in the Details: A Spiritual Reading of a Jacob's Family SagaJacob marries four women and fathers thirteen children. The Torah chronicles this in detail, and the details contain many secrets we can implement in our lives.
2024-12-041h 082024-11-261h 00Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiFour Jewish Dating Tips That Can Change Your LifeIsaac and Rebbeca are the first Jewish matchmaking couple. Their story can teach us a great deal about dating and relationships.
2024-11-1844 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiBeyond the Gender Binary: The Incredible Untold Story of Abraham & SarahAbraham and Sarah are trying to go beyond the gender binary, to transcend their gender roles. They suceed, but only after accepting their innate differences.
2024-11-1155 min2024-11-0704 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiThe Fourth Revolution: Why the Time Has Come to Share the Torah with the Entire WorldThe laws regarding the commandment to learn Torah have undergone three incredible revolutions, and now a fourth one is underway: sharing the Torah with all of mankind...
2024-11-0550 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi"Polyamory is pure narcissism": Noah's Ark, the Flood, and the Birth of MonogamyThe mysterious story of the raven and the dove that Noah sends symbolizes the inner conflict within men between their polygamous nature and the ideal of monogamy.
2024-10-2856 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiThe Mystery Rabbi Everyone Should KnowRabbi Usher Freund was a tzaddik who lived in Jerusalem. The stories of and inspired by him, and the life advice he gave people, are nothing short of a spiritual treasure.
2024-10-091h 04Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiThe Inner Conflict Within Israel | with Former Ambassador David FriedmanA few weeks ago I had the joy and privilege of sitting down with the fascinating David Friedman, former US ambassador to Israel and one of the masterminds behind the Abraham Accords. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I have. David Friedman's website: https://www.onejewishstate.net/
2024-10-0853 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiHow this year's curses became blessings (and why things will only get better...)Every year new Divine light comes into the world, sweetening the previous years’ harsh judgments.
2024-10-0227 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiThe spiritual lesson of the Nasrallah assassinationEvery event in our private and public lives invites us to learn a spiritual lesson. The latest amazing achievement by the IDF is no exception...
2024-10-0117 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiPeace through Strength: Why a deal with Hamas should be out of the questionThe tragedy of the 6 executed hostages reignited the advocacy for a deal with Hamas. In this video Rabbi Nir Menussi gives a sobering explanation for why this would be a fatal error.
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2024-09-0240 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiMake Up Your Mind: Kabbalah and the Art of Decision MakingWhat can Kabbalah and Chassidut teach us about decision making? It turns out that a great deal. In this class Rabbi Nir Menussi goes over each step of a Kabbalistic/Chassidic decision making model developed by master teacher Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh and explains how it can be utilized.
Class given at Chabad Persian Youth synagogue in Los Angeles on March 28 2024.
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2024-08-251h 00Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiLeading the Next GenerationWhy didn't Moses enter the Promised Land? The answer teaches us an important and timely lesson in the art of leadership and education.
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2024-07-1555 min
In Search Of More with Eli NashKabbalah’s Guidance on Love, Romance & Intimacy w/ Nir MenussiOn this episode of "In Search of More" podcast, Eli Nash interviews Nir Menussi about his work and the co-authored book "Becoming One: A Cabalistic Guide to Finding and Nurturing True Love." They delve into Kabbalah, discussing its role in bringing higher knowledge and light into everyday life, and its importance in connecting the Jewish people with their hearts and souls. Nir shares his journey of rediscovering his heritage, reflecting on relationships, psychological vows, and the significance of the number eight. He also addresses the concept of Tikun, the need for caution with new ideas, and the evolving understanding...
2024-06-231h 48Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiHoly Politics: A Jewish Guide to Bridging the Political DivideIs God a liberal or a conservative? Could he both at the same time? Could we? The inner dimension of Torah offers a unique approach to politics, which just might help us bridge the ever-widening divide between us...
This class was given in a private home in Los Angeles, March 26 2024.
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2024-05-211h 29Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiLoving Your Neighbor (Let the Light in #1 | Passover 2024)Join the weekly class: https://mailchi.mp/bcb28960eed8/weekly-class-subscribe
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2024-05-0749 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi"I Will Fear No Evil...": The AMAZING Secrets of PSALM #23Psalm 23 is the most beloved and quoted of all Psalms. But almost no one knows the amazing secrets hidden behind its Hebrew words...
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2024-02-1426 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiThe Secret of PSALM #1Blessed is the man... Thus opens Psalm #1 and the entire book of Psalms. Beneath its ostensibly simple verses hide deep life lessons which can totally transform the way you read Scripture...
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2024-01-2421 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiThe book of PSALMS as you've NEVER heard it before (introduction to new series)Psalms is probably the most beloved, quoted, and referenced book in the world. Its original Hebrew name, "Tehillim", means "lights" -- it embodies the light of the soul's return journey to its Divine source. Join me on a new series of videos which will explore the deeper meaning of the most well known and cherished psalms, the soul of their unique author, and how you can connect to them on a whole new level.
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2024-01-2321 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiTheopolitics: Why The Next War Will Be ReligiousOne of the most surprising results of the October 7th massacre is the West's return to religion, both to Christianity and to Islam. Are we transitioning from the era of geopolitics to an era of theopolitics?
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2023-12-2011 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiIshmael, Esau, and Us: The Jewish Roots of Christianity and Islam (New series, episode 1)In this new series of classes we explore the origins, history, and theology of the world's two biggest religions, Christianity and Islam, from a Jewish perspective. Could Judaism, being their common ancestor, provide the key to resolving their 14 hundred year old conflict?
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2023-10-1633 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiWhat is Faith? (New series, episode 1)In this class, the first in a new series, we discuss the essence of faith and the relationship between the superconscious and consciousness.
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2023-10-1638 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiLet There Be Light: A Deeper Look at the War in IsraelThe massacre in Israel has shocked millions across the world. In this public Zoom session three Israeli Rabbis – Nir Menussi, Ephrayim Ehrenberg, and Moshe Genuth – explore the deeper meaning of this event, its future ramifications, and each one of us can do about it right now.
2023-10-101h 56Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiA (No-)Touching Love Story: Why I Decided to Save Physical Contact for MarriageOne of the aspects of Jewish life many people find most difficult to understand is "shmirat negiah"—the custom according to which men and women don’t engage in physical contact before their wedding. I want to share a little bit about my own decision to observe this custom, and why I still think it was one of the best and wisest decisions I’ve ever made.
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2023-07-1320 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiDo Rabbis Need Emotional Intelligence?Miriam's death opens a gaping hole in the leadership of the generation of the wilderness, but gives us an eternal lesson about the role each of the three sibling shepherds played in the redemption from Egypt, and which we need in each generation.
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2023-06-2715 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiRahab: The Forgotten Biblican Heroine Who Defied an EmpireShe appeared a lowly prostitute from Jericho, but her external facade hid depths of faith and courage, enough to defy an empire and change the course of history. Her name was Rahab, and this is her story.
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2023-06-1640 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiWhy so many prohibitions?Don't do THIS and don't to THAT... Many people perceive the Torah as one long list of DON'Ts. Is it possible to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of prohibitions?
Points to Ponder for the Torah portion of Shemini, from the book of Vayikra (Leviticus).
In memory of Hili bat Raphael
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2023-04-1428 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiThe Hole at the Heart of the Haggadah / A Passover ClassThe Haggadah seems to be very structured and orderly, but there's a hole at the heart of it which unravels it from within...
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2023-04-0430 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiWith a Grain of Salt: How Science Purifies FaithAtheistic science seems to be religion's most bitter enemy. But even bitter enemies can be sweetened... Learn how scientific disbelief can actually purify faith...
Points to Ponder for the weekly Torah portion of Vayikra, from the book of Leviticus.
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2023-03-2128 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiWhich Tribe Do You Belong To? (Points to Ponder #12: Vayechi)Read episode text: https://nirmenussi.substack.com/
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2021-12-1508 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiWho‘s Running the Show? (Points to Ponder #11: Vayigash)Read episode text: https://nirmenussi.substack.com/
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2021-12-0610 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiDreaming Outside the Box (Points to Ponder #10: Miketz)Read episode text: https://nirmenussi.substack.com/
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2021-11-2911 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiHelping Others Help Themselves (Points to Ponder #9: Vayeshev)Read episode text: https://nirmenussi.substack.com/
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2021-11-2409 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiThe Secret of Jewish Progress (Points to Ponder #8: Vayishlach)Read episode text: https://nirmenussi.substack.com/
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2021-11-1409 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiMarrying Rachel, Waking Up with Leah (Points to Ponder #7: Vayetze)Read episode text: https://nirmenussi.substack.com/
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2021-11-0807 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiThe Art of Antifragility (Points to Ponder #6: Toldot)Read on Substack: https://nirmenussi.substack.com/p/the-art-of-antifragility
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2021-11-0108 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiPoints to Ponder #5 - Chayei Sarah: Marrying out of Love or Loving out of Marriage?Read on Medium: https://medium.com/torah/marrying-out-of-love-or-loving-out-of-marriage-hint-you-need-to-do-both-5f427ec2e3fhttps://medium.com/torah/the-divine-tragicomedy-ebbf54e853d2
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2021-10-2606 min
Soul of the ParshaPoints to Ponder #5 - Chayei Sarah: Marrying out of Love or Loving out of Marriage?Read on Medium: https://medium.com/torah/marrying-out-of-love-or-loving-out-of-marriage-hint-you-need-to-do-both-5f427ec2e3fhttps://medium.com/torah/the-divine-tragicomedy-ebbf54e853d2Receive regular updatesEmail: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/follow-rabbi-nirWhatsApp: https://rebrand.ly/nirmenussi-engTelegram: https://t.me/nirmenussiSupport the podcast / donate a hakdasha: https://secure.cardcom.solutions/e/xRJD This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-10-2606 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiPoints to Ponder #4 - Vayera: The Divine TragicomedyRead on Medium: https://medium.com/torah/the-divine-tragicomedy-ebbf54e853d2
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2021-10-1707 min
Soul of the ParshaPoints to Ponder #4 - Vayera: The Divine TragicomedyRead on Medium: https://medium.com/torah/the-divine-tragicomedy-ebbf54e853d2Receive regular updates on WhatsApp: https://rebrand.ly/nirmenussi-engOr on Telegram: https://t.me/nirmenussiSupport the podcast / donate a hakdasha: https://secure.cardcom.solutions/e/xRJD This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-10-1707 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiPoints to Ponder #3 Lech Lecha: A Global NationRead on Medium: https://medium.com/@nirmenussi/a-global-nation-8db1bf42853e
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2021-10-1007 min
Soul of the ParshaPoints to Ponder #3 Lech Lecha: A Global NationRead on Medium: https://medium.com/@nirmenussi/a-global-nation-8db1bf42853eReceive regular updates on WhatsApp: https://rebrand.ly/nirmenussi-engOn Telegram: https://t.me/nirmenussi This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-10-1007 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiPoints to Ponder #2 Noach: The Will to DisbelieveRead on Medium: https://medium.com/torah/the-will-to-disbelieve-fd9760381a58
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2021-10-0708 min
Soul of the ParshaPoints to Ponder #2 Noach: The Will to DisbelieveRead on Medium: https://medium.com/torah/the-will-to-disbelieve-fd9760381a58Receive regular updates on WhatsApp: https://rebrand.ly/nirmenussi-engOn Telegram: https://t.me/nirmenussi This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-10-0708 min
Soul of the ParshaPoints to Ponder#1 Bereshit: The Wheel and the ArrowRead on Medium: https://medium.com/torah/the-wheel-and-the-arrow-f6f6c1053259Receive regular updates on WhatsApp: https://rebrand.ly/nirmenussi-engOn Telegram: https://t.me/nirmenussi This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-10-0709 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiPoints to Ponder#1 Bereshit: The Wheel and the ArrowRead on Medium: https://medium.com/torah/the-wheel-and-the-arrow-f6f6c1053259
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2021-10-0709 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiCoronating God Within Us (Nitzavim / Rosh Hashana)Man is the upright animal, in which the head rules overs the heart and the desires. This internal ladder of is the key to all that is lofty in human existence, as well as to coronating God in Rosh Hashana.
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2021-09-0540 min
Soul of the ParshaCoronating God Within Us (Nitzavim / Rosh Hashana)Man is the upright animal, in which the head rules overs the heart and the desires. This internal ladder of is the key to all that is lofty in human existence, as well as to coronating God in Rosh Hashana.Join our weekly Zoom class: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/soul-of-the-parsha-joinReceive WhatsApp updates: https://rebrand.ly/nirmenussi-engSupport us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/nirmenussiMake a one-time donation: http://paypal.me/menussi This is a public episode. If...
2021-09-0540 minTorah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir MenussiSecret of the Child Messiah (Ki Tavo / 18 Elul)Is the child within us a low aspect or a high one? What is the secret of the relationship between grandfathers and their grandchildren? And what does all this have to do with 18 Elul and Chasidut?
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2021-08-241h 02
Soul of the ParshaSecret of the Child Messiah (Ki Tavo / 18 Elul)Is the child within us a low aspect or a high one? What is the secret of the relationship between grandfathers and their grandchildren? And what does all this have to do with 18 Elul and Chasidut?Join our weekly Zoom class: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/soul-of-the-parsha-joinSupport us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/nirmenussiOr make a one-time donation via PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...
2021-08-241h 02
Soul of the ParshaIn Search of the Lost Soul (Ki Teitze)Who is the mysterious beautiful woman we meet in the middle of the war and wish to bring home? She can be understood as existing simultaneously in three level: literal, mystical and psychological.Join our weekly Zoom class: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/soul-of-the-parsha-joinSupport us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/nirmenussiOr make a one-time donation via PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...
2021-08-1747 min
Soul of the ParshaAuthority vs. Trust (Shoftim)What should you convey to our children most—the authority of their parents and teachers, or trust in their own innate good will? On the special Hasidic formula for education, which integrates Right and Left.Join our weekly Zoom class: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/soul-of-the-parsha-joinSupport us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/nirmenussiOr make a one-time donation via PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bo...
2021-08-101h 01
Soul of the ParshaFound in Translation (Devarim)Moses' elucidation of the Torah is a call to us all, to translate the Torah we learn into our own language—both national and personal…Join our weekly Zoom class: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/soul-of-the-parsha-joinSupport us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/nirmenussiOr make a one-time donation via PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-07-1256 min
Soul of the ParshaRedemption as Dialogue (Tisha b'Av)The spiritual properties of Av teach as that redemption hinges on learning to listen and engage in dialogue. This leads to a fresh reading of the famous Kamtza and Bar Kamtza story...Join our weekly Zoom class: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/soul-of-the-parsha-joinSupport us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/nirmenussiOr make a one-time donation via PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access t...
2021-07-1246 min
Soul of the ParshaHoliness and Rectified Speech (Pinchas)Faced with extreme promiscuity and sacrilege, Pinchas responded with zealousness. This kind of response has become irrelevant, but that doesn't mean Pinchas still can't serve as a role model for our times. We just need to update his work for the era of Hasidut…Join our weekly Zoom class: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/soul-of-the-parsha-joinSupport us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/nirmenussiOr make a one-time donation via PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi This is a public episode. If you would like to di...
2021-07-051h 08
Soul of the ParshaThe Two Faces of Antisemitism (Balak)Balak and Bilam represent two variants of antisemitism—right wing and left wing. How are they different, and more importantly, can they be found within us?Join our weekly Zoom class: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/soul-of-the-parsha-joinSupport us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/nirmenussiOr make a one-time donation via PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-06-221h 04
Soul of the ParshaThe Spiritual Root of Right and Left Politics (Korach)The spiritual root of the modern division between right and left in politics can be traced to the Kabbalistic notions of right and left. Find out how in this week's class.Join our weekly Zoom class: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/soul-of-the-parsha-joinSupport us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/nirmenussiOr make a one-time donation via PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi...
2021-06-071h 12
Soul of the ParshaWe Shall Hear and We Shall Do? (Shelach)Why was the decision to send the spies left in Moses' hands? The answer lies in the important role personal choice plays as we near the redemption…Join our weekly Zoom class: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/soul-of-the-parsha-joinSupport us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/nirmenussi This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-05-311h 06
Soul of the ParshaBallad of the Lamplighters (Beha'alotcha)Why was Aaron disheartened? The answer lies in the special role he and the tribe of Levi perform, which in our generation we're all called upon to join...Join our weekly Zoom class: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/soul-of-the-parsha-joinSupport us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/nirmenussi This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-05-2850 min
Soul of the ParshaWhat is Chabad? (Behar-Bechukotai)What is the inner meaning behind the acronym CHaBaD -- Chochma, Binah and Da'at -- and what does it teach us about how to receive the Torah afresh? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-05-041h 01
Soul of the ParshaThe Art of Giving (Emor)Giving is a subtle art, a balancing act between rising above the other while remaining equal to them. The opening of parshat Emor gives us a tip how to accomplish this.Join our open weekly Zoom class: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/soul-of-the-parsha-join This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-04-261h 05
Soul of the ParshaLighting Up (and Cooling Down) the Burning Man (Acharei-Mot Kedoshim)Nadav and Avihu burned up with passion for God, and are the root of all ecstatic mystics everywhere. Hassidut views their passion positively, but also teaches how to properly regulate it.Join the free weekly Zoom class: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/soul-of-the-parsha-join This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-04-191h 07
Soul of the ParshaRedemption from Below (Tazria-Metzora)Bringing redemption depends on "awakening from below" - becoming co-creators of the world with God. But this is trickier than it sounds... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-04-1649 min
Soul of the ParshaNumbers & Infinity, Science & Mysticism (Shemini)How can we make the jump from finite numbers to infinity? How can we integrate the scientific worldview with spirituality and mysticism?------Join the free weekly Zoom class: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/soul-of-the-parsha-join This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-04-0950 min
Soul of the ParshaThe Freedom to be Me (Passover)On the surface Passover is about deflating our chametz-like ego and becoming a selfless Matza. But appearances can be deceiving. The full story of Passover is actually a call to reclaim our ego in a rectified way... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-03-2656 min
Soul of the ParshaThe Call to Greatness (Vayikra)Should we aspire to greatness or merely settle for being humble servants of God? The portion of Vayikra teaches us how to combine the two. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-03-161h 11
Soul of the ParshaShabbat Consciousness (Vayakhel-Pekudei)What is Shabbat consciousness, and how can we maintain it throughout the week? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-03-091h 01
Soul of the ParshaA Date at the Palace: What the Scroll of Esther can Teach Us About Femininity and MasculinityA hidden story-within-a-story in the Scroll of Esther teaches us about the rise of femininity--and how it's vital to the rise of masculinity too. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-02-231h 23
Soul of the ParshaTransform your Heart into a Sanctuary (Terumah 5781)Spiritually, the injunction to build a tabernacle alludes to building an inner sanctuary for God. The description of the Ark of the Covenant gives us clues as to how this can be achieved. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-02-151h 09
Soul of the ParshaEmbracing the Irrational (Mishpatim)The transition from the lofty revelation at Mt. Sinai to the detailed letters of the law teaches us about bridging the mystical and the rational in Judaism - and embracing the irrational element in our lives. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-02-081h 03
Soul of the ParshaA Feminine Torah (Yitro 5781)Just before receiving the Torah, God instructs Moses on the differences between Torah learning for women and and for men, placing the women first. What does this tell us about the feminine aspect of the Torah? // Correction: the verse discussed in the class doesn't appear in the 1st segment but in the 4th one. // Join the free weekly Zoom class: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/soul-of-the-parsha-join This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ni...
2021-02-011h 00
Soul of the ParshaThe Secret of Rebirth (Beshalach & Tu BiShvat 5781)A land of exile serves as both womb and tomb -- a place of rebirth and elevation of all the holy sparks buried within it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-01-2955 min
Soul of the ParshaFacing What You Fear Most (Bo 5781)The Zohar says Moshe is afraid to fully confront Pharoah. God's answer to this teaches us how to face our own innermost fears -- and grow from them. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-01-1851 min
Soul of the ParshaStopping the Spiral of Suffering (Va'era 5781)Moses finally agreed to be God's messenger -- but then things only went downhill, increasing the Israelites' suffering. In this parsha we discover this is part of a spiral process to better connect with God. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-01-131h 01
Soul of the ParshaDiscover Your Inner Monarch (Shemot 5781)Each one of us is the king/queen of our own private kingdom. How should we go about building our palace? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-01-1351 min
Soul of the ParshaThe Good Life (Vayechi 5781)The best years of Jacob's life were the ones he spent with Joseph in Egypt. Part of what made them so good was their separation prior to that. Why? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-01-1358 min
Soul of the ParshaThe Three Faces of Mashiach (Vayigash 5781)The confrontation between Joseph and Judah is really the tension between the two future messiahs - Mashiach ben Yosef and Mashiach ben David. How can they come together, and how is the secret third mashiach? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-01-131h 08
Soul of the ParshaManaging Time (Miketz 5781)Joseph's ability to interpret the Egyptians' dreams resided in his sensitivity to time and timing -- a lesson he teaches us all. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-01-131h 05
Soul of the ParshaWhy do Dreams Take So Long to Come True? (Vayeshev 5781)While Pharoah's dreams come true instantly, Joseph's dreams take decades to be fulfilled. Why? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-01-1357 min
Soul of the ParshaYour Enemy Your Future Self (Vayishlach 5781)Get ready for a heady ride: while you body is moving forward in time your soul is moving backwards in time, assuming the form of enemies and rivals... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-01-131h 00
Soul of the ParshaWhen Life Gets You Down, Climb Higher Up (Vayetze 5781)Jacob's descent into exile teaches us an important lesson in reconnecting to our soul root whenever life gets us down. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-01-131h 00
Soul of the ParshaFathers and Sons (Toldot 5781)Why did Judaism take three generations to coalesce, and what does this teach us about intergenerational gaps? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-01-1357 min
Soul of the ParshaMashiach Will Be a Couple (Chayei Sarah 5781)Abraham and Sarah are likened in the Zohar to the soul and the body--but who's who? And how does this teach us about Mashiach being a husband and wife ruling together? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-01-1355 min
Soul of the ParshaThe Art of ReJEWvenation (Vayera 5781)The Jewish art of rejuvenation resides in being both old and young simultaneously. Learn how Abraham and Sarah did it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-01-1353 min
Soul of the ParshaLose Yourself, Find Your SELF (Lech Lecha 5781)Abraham travels both outwards and inwards, and his journey is a lesson for us all. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-01-1355 min
Soul of the ParshaThe Perks of Being Human (Noach 5781)What is the role of humanism in the context of serving God? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-01-1348 min
Soul of the ParshaConfronting the Chaos Within (Bereshit 5781)What is the primordial Chaos (Tovu va-Vohu) and how is it reflected in our own psyches?The Soul of the Parsha classes for this year cover the opening segment of each weekly Torah portion. Follow the podcast and cover all the portions! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nirmenussi.substack.com
2021-01-1346 min