Inner Judaism
By Ruth Schapira
Inner JudaismJun 28, 2022
Count Yourself In: The Omer
Why is there so much counting in Judaism? We just completed the Passover holiday when we counted cups of wine, questions, types of questioners, plagues and miracles!! Now, we’re in a period of counting again….the Omer.
What does it all mean to you?
In this episode, we’ll explore a deeper meaning of this period of counting.
Holograms, HaShem, and Your Soul
We live in a tangible and physical world, and often the very nature of our lives prevents us from connecting with the spiritual. How can we move past our rational minds to live with a greater reality? We'll explore that in this episode.
Turning Points in Your Life
In this episode, we’ll explore its meaning and how it relates to your own soul.
Open the Power of Peoplehood
In this episode I’ll explore with you the deeper meaning of what Am Yisrael means, and in particular the name Israel.
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The Meaning of Mussar in Your Life
Join me as we explore why the movement known as Mussar is perfect for our times and the deep spiritual messages it holds for us today.
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Stand Up, Rise Up
As Jews, we are experiencing some of the most difficult times in history. The level of hatred against our people is shocking. What spiritual teachings that will have meaning in this time? We can look to our tradition for insight, because the experience of living in times of hate has been encountered many, many times before. Please listen and respond with any comments to innerjudaism@gmail.com
Discover the Spiritual Meaning of "Faith"
You might be surprised to learn there is no word that exactly means Faith in the Hebrew Bible. But, how can that be? Isn’t the Torah about our relationship with God, our belief in God?
In this episode we’ll explore the Jewish concept of faith, beginning with learning the word in Hebrew, Emunah, and what it actually means.
Holding On to Time
In Judaism, the very notion of TIME is sacred. That in itself is amazing. How and why does Judaism place such an important value on the passage of time? We’ll scrape a bit of the surface of this idea in this episode, and I hope you’ll join me.
Unlock the Power of Self-Discovery
How can we become our best selves? That’s what we’re asked to focus on in this season of self-reflection. We'll explore the process of learning about ourselves from a Jewish perspective.
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Feeling the Love in the month of Elul
The Hebrew month of Elul, is a time of introspection before the High Holidays. But what does that really mean? How are we to think about this? In this episode, I hope to reframe your thinking about what this process truly means for your life.
I'd love to hear any comments or questions you have. Please write me at innerjudaism@gmail.com
What's in a Name?
In this episode, we’ll explore Names and Naming which in the Jewish tradition, has a lot of significance beginning with Adam in the Bible. We’ll go into some depth about the Hebrew meaning of the name Adam and its spiritual meaning...and what this all might mean for you. I hope you’ll join me.
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When Truth is Up for Grabs
In this episode, we’ll explore the notion of TRUTH, which is a huge concept, to be sure, but we’ll just examine one small aspect of the idea of truth, a little bit about what it meant for our sages and what it might mean for you in your own life.
What builds real power in Judaism
In this episode, we'll explore the character trait known as Gevurah in Hebrew, which means strength. We’ll learn the deeper, spiritual meaning of the word and how you can cultivate resilience and self-discipline when facing challenges.
The Spiritual Trait of Awareness
In this episode we'll explore the unique meaning of Awareness, and what implications that has for our spiritual lives.
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A New Way to Think about Patience
Mussar has a specific definition of the character trait of Patience. Listen to this episode which explains a meaning you might not realize. If you're intrigued about the practice of Mussar, check out more information at InnerJudaism.com
Everyday Miracles: A visualization about Yirah - Awe
In this episode of the Inner Judaism podcast you'll experience a guided visualization for how miracles surround us every day….but often go unnoticed.
I hope that by the end of this podcast, you will have experienced a deeper connection with the spiritual side of Judaism. I appreciate your comments! Please email me at ruthschapira@innerjudaism.com
The Real Truth of Torah
In what ways is the Torah relevant for me personally? How can an ancient text, with material that I sometimes can't relate to, speak to me today? Listen to this episode for a different way to think about the messages the Torah has for us, on a weekly basis.
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What does it mean to love God?
In this podcast, we’ll be exploring love from a Jewish perspective. I hope that I will be able to share some teachings with you that will give you a new way of thinking about the complicated subject of Love and God.
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Blessing the Broken
In this podcast, we’ll be exploring a difficult subject…the messy part of life. I hope I will be able to give you a different way of thinking, of how to bless the broken in our lives, which at times is a huge challenge.
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The True Nature of Blessings
Does God need our blessing?
Blessings begin by us saying: Blessed are you Lord, Our God, King of the Universe….
But wait a second…are we really blessing GOD??
You are invited to discover the true nature of blessings in this episode by Inner Judaism
Words are a THING
This episode will give you a new way of thinking about something we do everyday...every one of us....every single day. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and relax with me a bit as we explore the news ways that our techno-centric society has changed our very definition of the word WORD.
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Jewish Prayer as a Dialogue
Why is Praying to God Sometimes So Hard?
It's difficult to muster up the emotional content you need to develop a relationship with God when you connect only a few times a year. This podcast will encourage you to begin that relationship.
Jewish Visualization - In The Wilderness
Along with our ancestors, we leave a narrow place in search of a spiritual home. Join me to experience the wilderness, the Midbar and what it might mean for you.
Jewish Visualization - Everyday Mysteries
In this podcast, I'll offer you a few thought experiments to make you think a bit more of your everyday experiences a little differently. Our imaginations can take us to far away places.
Please tell me about your everyday experiences with life's mysteries at www.innerjudaism.com
Jewish Meditation: The trait of Envy / Kin'ah
We live in a comparative culture, which tends to breed envy.
We all feel it at times, sometimes by just a tinge of a feeling of want, of envy. This meditation will delve into Mussar, an ancient Jewish spiritual practice, by exploring the character trait of Envy ---in Hebrew, Kin'ah.
This meditation will offer you a visualization of an encounter and a different way to respond to envy.
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The Real Hebrew Meaning of Gratitude
Why is gratitude considered a foundational spiritual practice?
How does understanding the Hebrew meaning of the word explain this?
Listen to the podcast to learn more about the real Hebrew meaning of gratitude.
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Judaism's Understanding of Speech
What does Judaism have to say about speech?
A lot it turns out. In this episode we'll focus on just one idea, from thousands of years ago....and along the way, you'll learn more about yourself.
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Jewish Meditation: The Trait of Trust / Bitachon
How can we begin to understand what it means to Trust in God? To trust in the One of All Being?
We can begin by recognizing the trait of trust that we already experience...every single day. We can cultivate our 'mental muscle' to help us gain an ability to have Trust.
With this podcast, you will have the ability to experience the character trait of Trust, of Bitachon (Hebrew).
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Jewish Meditation: The Gift of Life
Take a few minutes to appreciate that your very life---your breath---is a gift!
A Jewish Soul Story
How do we bring a sacred quality into our day-to-day interactions? It's not as complicated as you might think. Listen to find out.
What Judaism Says About Making Mistakes
How tolerant are we of our own mistakes?
Can we forgive ourselves when we inevitably screw up?
What does Jewish tradition say about making mistakes?
Listen to this podcast from Inner Judaism to learn more.
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What Judaism Says: The Big Question
This Inner Judaism podcast discusses the big question of life: Why are you here? What does the Zohar, mystical Jewish writings, say about the purpose of creation? Join me to think about what all this means for you.
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One Response to Dara Horn's People Love Dead Jews
I had to deal with being repulsed by the title of Dara Horn's new book before I could bring myself to read it. But now that I have, you have to read it too. Find out why.
Welcome to Inner Judaism's Podcast
The month of Elul, before Rosh Hashanah, is a time for introspection. It's a time that our tradition tells us God is close to us. What does that mean and how might we respond?