Experience Kabbalah within Orthodox Judaism in an unorthodox way to provide a holistic approach to connecting to HaShem in an intimate relationship.
This is a beginner's approach to basic Kabbalistic concepts and relational living with the intention of immediate and intentional application in your own life.
This is not theoretical Kabbalah or practical Kabbalah - this is Relational Semiotic Kabbalah.
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There’s a simple blessing we recite throughout the day that talks about healing the inner body and it’s complexities. Never before has it been more applicable for me.
To sort great heights on the wings of eagles, we must first overcome our fears and trepidations about the world around us. Join me, as we learn in the parsha, the power of overcoming our self-doubt.
It may be 2021 now, but that doesn’t mean that everything is sunshine and happiness. We still have a ways to go. After all, this begin with Rosh Hashanah 5781. Let’s continue moving forward, growing as a beautiful rose bush but it’s just been beaten down and pruned.
The first three words of a beracha have more meaning then we realize at first. It is crucial that we grab onto this knowledge and I have the right kevanah.
This year, and this season, we have a fine line we have to walk: how do we rejoice yet hold back? How do we have a muted or reduced joy? How can we enter the month of Mar-Cheshvan and see the beauty of the month?
It’s the birthday of the world. It’s also a time of judgment, yet renewal and promise of a better tomorrow. All of this is fated on your relationship with HaShem. Is He Avinu (father), Malkeinu (king), or both? How do you connect to the Creator?
Thank you for helping me reach 100 episodes! I’d love to get feedback, iTunes reviews, and shares. This episode is about COVID-19, maintaining joy, and being a light to others.
The world is a scary place right now with turmoil from protests, corruption, and COVID-19. Despite that, we can find our purpose and peace in our existence when we remember we are partners in creation and maintenance with HaShem.
There is a Kabbalistic practice to recognize each day of the week has its own theme, based on which sefirah associates to that day. How do these sefiros connect to the entire week and what does that mean for me? How can I find out my own sefirah focus for my life plan?
We are finishing up our counting of the Omer for 5780. As we learn the limitations of our physicality from COVID-19, we reach our penultimate moment of spiritual wholeness: Shavuos. What is the importance of this day, the number 50, and where this will guide is going forward?
Pirkei Avos teaches us that if we study Torah in poverty then we will study Torah in wealth, and if we do not study Torah in wealth then we will surely not study Torah in poverty. The same lesson applies to our situation during the COVID-19 pandemic. “If only I had more time, then I would study.” Now, we have time. Are we studying?
We were given life from breath. This breath is part of our inner core. As a result, our words have power. That’s why Shmiras HaLashon (guarding the speech) is essential.
The Daf Yomi cycle teaches us something critical about the life cycle: we accomplish great work through slow iterations over period of time. What do your iterations look like?
During the plague of darkness, the darkness is so thick that many couldn’t move, except for the observant Jews. Even the Jews who assimilated into the Egyptian culture were frozen in place and subsequently died. Is there a risk to assimilation today?
We aren’t made perfect. We’re made intentionally imperfect in order to give our neshama work to accomplish with our guf. This isn’t just spiritual. Like everything Jewish, everything spiritual has a physical counterpart.
It’s been a while so let’s review: who am I, what is the podcast, how am I qualified to do this podcast, and what’s coming next. I’m Dr. Yoni, and you’re listening to Kabbalah Pod. I’m excited so I hope you are too.
Some days are better than others. Some days, our hearts and minds are in sync. Other days, they aren’t. When we feel that our heart and our mind are not in sync, that is when need to trust in HaShem.
Many brachos do we need each day? That’s a great question on the letter of the law versus the intent of the law, and in this cause more of a recommended guideline.
Wisdom doesn’t cut it when facing G-d. By the very un-nature of Ayn Sof, we have to go beyond wisdom. Rebbe Nachman shares profound insight on what HaShem really seeks from us.
It’s that time again: taking stock of where you are. This year, find yourself, not someone else’s view of you, and work on your relationship with HaShem.
Where is your faith, in HaShem and the creative ability to heal or in Tylenol? We can take pain medication, but only trust in G-d for the ability to heal. After all, HaShem creates the world every minute.
This Tisha B’Av, don’t look for an angry man in the sky. That’s Avoda Zarah. Look instead for redemption and repentance, taking us forward in our collective yahrzeit to a greater future.
How does joy connect with teshuva, and what does that have to do with the Three Weeks? Let’s unpack some thoughts of Rabbi Nachman and look to King David for insight.
To have relationship with HaShem requires attaching ourselves to Him. How? By our thoughts. Then how? By those above us. Stand on the shoulders of giants.
Lots of acronyms but essential way of living and Kabbalistic integration. Be good, Do good, and Be holy. Consciously and Joyously Observant of Torah and Halacha. Tune in and harmonize with me.
As Sefiras HaOmer concludes, we look forward to Mattan Torah. Tune in to this cumulative discussion on Sefiros, Torah, and Tikkun Olam relation to Counting the Omer.
The Pesach Haggadah tells us of four sons. The PaRDeS Aggadah tells us of four men that journeyed through the four levels of the garden. These narratives are metaphors to show us a path. Do you see the connection?
We reap what we sow. Just like a bank account, there is a return on dividends, in a way. How much do we invest in our pursuit of relationship with HaShem? That helps define the quality and depth of our spiritual tether.
Drinking, masks, and costumes. Is this really all Purim is about, or is there something more? Tune in to this episode to learn about the power of Purim, beyond the mask…
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur recall holiness and judgement. At the same time, we’re supposed to have faith in a loving G-d. How do we reconcile these opposites?