http://odeo.com/channels/2104542-Kabbalah-To-Go%E2%84%A2 no Authentic Jewish Mysticism, Kabbalah, and Chassidut from Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh shlit"a Authentic Jewish Mysticism, Kabbalah, and Chassidut from Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh shlit"a Authentic Jewish Mysticism, Kabbalah, and Chassidut from Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh shlit"a. Please visit our other podcasts for more in depth, topic-specific compilations of audio, video, or written lectures by Harav Ginsburgh: *Kabbalistic Meditation* ; en 40 Thu, 08 May 2008 14:52:01 -0700 Thu, 08 May 2008 14:52:01 -0700 ©www.inner.org 2003-2006 Spirituality, of, judaism, kabbalah, Torah, mysticism, chassidut, sod Religion Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22493272-Torah-Art-and-the-Creative-Process A t its source, art is a paradox–giving physical form to faith in the One God, Who has no form. In this audio meditation, Harav Ginsburgh delves into the primordial essence of God that is the root of artistic expression. When we understand the process by which God created the ultimate work of art–the world–we can also find the point in our own psyche that is the source of all creativity. Topics covered in this lecture include: The four meanings of the root of faith; The Kabbalistic model of point, line, area; How does the Garden of Eden reflect the artistic process?; The two levels of pleasure expressed by art; Why are talented artists often on the verge of insanity?; The equality of everything, anything and nothing; Why must nothingness overpower omnipotence in order to create? A t its source, art is a paradox–giving physical form to faith in the One God, Who has no form. In this audio meditation, Harav Ginsburgh delves into the primordial essence of God that is the root of artistic expression. When we understand the process by which God created the ultimate work of art–the world–we can also find the point in our own psyche that is the source of all creativity. Topics covered in this lecture include: The four meanings of the root of faith; The Kabbalistic model of point, line, area; How does the Garden of Eden reflect the artistic process?; The two levels of pleasure expressed by art; Why are talented artists often on the verge of insanity?; The equality of everything, anything and nothing; Why must nothingness overpower omnipotence in order to create? A t its source, art is a paradox–giving physical form to faith in the One God, Who has no form. In this audio meditation, Harav Ginsburgh delves into the primordial essence of God that is the root of artistic expression. When we understand the process by which God created the ultimate work of art–the world–we can also find the point in our own psyche that is the source of all creativity. Topics covered in this lecture include: The four meanings of the root of faith; The Kabbalistic model of point, line, area; How does the Garden of Eden reflect the artistic process?; The two levels of pleasure expressed by art; Why are talented artists often on the verge of insanity?; The equality of everything, anything and nothing; Why must nothingness overpower omnipotence in order to create? tag:odeo.com,2008-05-08,22493272 Thu, 08 May 2008 14:52:01 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22493273-The-Performing-Arts-Movement-Voice-and-Drama F rom the movement of the fiery angels to the role of the villain in reality, Harav Ginsburgh explores the inner secrets of the performing arts and how we can apply them in our lives to rectify ourselves and the world. Topics covered in this lecture include: What is the motion of the angels?; Who can help us to understand our ultimate purpose on earth?; How can we fly?; What is the secret of voice?; How can a woman’s voice resurrect the dead?; Where is the Mashiach waiting to redeem us?; How should we relate to villains in theatre and in our lives?; How do we identify the potential point of the villain in our soul?; What can “dressing up” achieve?; How can acting out a villainous role sweeten evil? F rom the movement of the fiery angels to the role of the villain in reality, Harav Ginsburgh explores the inner secrets of the performing arts and how we can apply them in our lives to rectify ourselves and the world. Topics covered in this lecture include: What is the motion of the angels?; Who can help us to understand our ultimate purpose on earth?; How can we fly?; What is the secret of voice?; How can a woman’s voice resurrect the dead?; Where is the Mashiach waiting to redeem us?; How should we relate to villains in theatre and in our lives?; How do we identify the potential point of the villain in our soul?; What can “dressing up” achieve?; How can acting out a villainous role sweeten evil? F rom the movement of the fiery angels to the role of the villain in reality, Harav Ginsburgh explores the inner secrets of the performing arts and how we can apply them in our lives to rectify ourselves and the world. Topics covered in this lecture include: What is the motion of the angels?; Who can help us to understand our ultimate purpose on earth?; How can we fly?; What is the secret of voice?; How can a woman’s voice resurrect the dead?; Where is the Mashiach waiting to redeem us?; How should we relate to villains in theatre and in our lives?; How do we identify the potential point of the villain in our soul?; What can “dressing up” achieve?; How can acting out a villainous role sweeten evil? tag:odeo.com,2008-05-08,22493273 Thu, 08 May 2008 14:50:10 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22480867-The-Continents-and-the-Oceans-in-Kabbalah Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh explains the spiritual essence of the basic features of the earth, continents and oceans in light of Kabbalah. Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh explains the spiritual essence of the basic features of the earth, continents and oceans in light of Kabbalah. Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh explains the spiritual essence of the basic features of the earth, continents and oceans in light of Kabbalah. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-05,22480867 Mon, 05 May 2008 04:28:24 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22480868-Taxonomy-Modern-Classification-of-Species-in-Light-of-Creation Part 1 Part 1 Part 1 tag:odeo.com,2008-05-05,22480868 Mon, 05 May 2008 04:23:06 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22470488-The-The-Significance-of-the-Number-248-Part-1 PDF Handout PDF Handout PDF Handout tag:odeo.com,2008-04-30,22470488 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:23:03 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22465578-Unearthing-the-Secrets-of-Kabbalah Gain a glimpse into the deep mystical teachings of the Zohar, based upon the writings of the foremost masters of Kabbalah. Courtesy of Chabad.org and TheShul.org Gain a glimpse into the deep mystical teachings of the Zohar, based upon the writings of the foremost masters of Kabbalah. Courtesy of Chabad.org and TheShul.org Gain a glimpse into the deep mystical teachings of the Zohar, based upon the writings of the foremost masters of Kabbalah. Courtesy of Chabad.org and TheShul.org tag:odeo.com,2008-04-28,22465578 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:02:52 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22454504-Revealing-God%E2%80%99s-Signature-in-Creation A ll of creation bears God’s signature. Through meditation, we reveal that signature in every facet of reality. In this audio lecture, Rabbi Ginsburgh expounds upon the deep meaning and purpose of meditation, and then guides us through a meditation on the inner meanings of the Hebrew year 5764. Topics covered in this lecture include: What is the secret of the violin?; What is the inner dimension of a year?; How do we dig for inner treasure?; What is the goal of Jewish meditation?; Where is our inner eye?; How does God put His signature on reality?; What is the meaning of God’s Face?; How do we transform severity to sweetness?; Why is the second letter of God’s Name called The World to Come?; What does a long face and a short face represent?; What is true modesty–does it mean never leaving the home?; Should women learn Kabbalah? A ll of creation bears God’s signature. Through meditation, we reveal that signature in every facet of reality. In this audio lecture, Rabbi Ginsburgh expounds upon the deep meaning and purpose of meditation, and then guides us through a meditation on the inner meanings of the Hebrew year 5764. Topics covered in this lecture include: What is the secret of the violin?; What is the inner dimension of a year?; How do we dig for inner treasure?; What is the goal of Jewish meditation?; Where is our inner eye?; How does God put His signature on reality?; What is the meaning of God’s Face?; How do we transform severity to sweetness?; Why is the second letter of God’s Name called The World to Come?; What does a long face and a short face represent?; What is true modesty–does it mean never leaving the home?; Should women learn Kabbalah? A ll of creation bears God’s signature. Through meditation, we reveal that signature in every facet of reality. In this audio lecture, Rabbi Ginsburgh expounds upon the deep meaning and purpose of meditation, and then guides us through a meditation on the inner meanings of the Hebrew year 5764. Topics covered in this lecture include: What is the secret of the violin?; What is the inner dimension of a year?; How do we dig for inner treasure?; What is the goal of Jewish meditation?; Where is our inner eye?; How does God put His signature on reality?; What is the meaning of God’s Face?; How do we transform severity to sweetness?; Why is the second letter of God’s Name called The World to Come?; What does a long face and a short face represent?; What is true modesty–does it mean never leaving the home?; Should women learn Kabbalah? tag:odeo.com,2008-04-24,22454504 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:39:03 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22454505-Meditation-and-Love Love is the Divine power of creation. Let us focus on arousing the power of love in our souls. Love is feeling the essence of oneness with one’s beloved. Let us feel one with God the Creator and with all if His creation. Love is the Divine power of creation. Let us focus on arousing the power of love in our souls. Love is feeling the essence of oneness with one’s beloved. Let us feel one with God the Creator and with all if His creation. Love is the Divine power of creation. Let us focus on arousing the power of love in our souls. Love is feeling the essence of oneness with one’s beloved. Let us feel one with God the Creator and with all if His creation. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-24,22454505 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:35:50 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22454506-Meditation-and-Divine-Space A Gateway To Jewish Meditation The Meditation Cube is a model for mentally orienting oneself within a space whose parameters are defined by the six commandments that continuously govern our relationship to God. Into our own Divine space that we have now constructed  around ourselves, our own personal messianic spark will reveal itself. May we be inspired to redeem ourselves, with God’s help, from our own state of exile, and to redeem all of the world around us. 1) Above: Belief in the existence and providence of God. 2) Below: Negation of belief in other gods. 3) Right: Love of God. 4) Left: Fear of God. 5) Front: Belief in God’s unity. 6) Behind: Shielding the mind from foreign thoughts. A Gateway To Jewish Meditation The Meditation Cube is a model for mentally orienting oneself within a space whose parameters are defined by the six commandments that continuously govern our relationship to God. Into our own Divine space that we have now constructed  around ourselves, our own personal messianic spark will reveal itself. May we be inspired to redeem ourselves, with God’s help, from our own state of exile, and to redeem all of the world around us. 1) Above: Belief in the existence and providence of God. 2) Below: Negation of belief in other gods. 3) Right: Love of God. 4) Left: Fear of God. 5) Front: Belief in God’s unity. 6) Behind: Shielding the mind from foreign thoughts. A Gateway To Jewish Meditation The Meditation Cube is a model for mentally orienting oneself within a space whose parameters are defined by the six commandments that continuously govern our relationship to God. Into our own Divine space that we have now constructed  around ourselves, our own personal messianic spark will reveal itself. May we be inspired to redeem ourselves, with God’s help, from our own state of exile, and to redeem all of the world around us. 1) Above: Belief in the existence and providence of God. 2) Below: Negation of belief in other gods. 3) Right: Love of God. 4) Left: Fear of God. 5) Front: Belief in God’s unity. 6) Behind: Shielding the mind from foreign thoughts. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-24,22454506 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:29:03 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22454507-Meditation-and-Motion The Soul of Man is the Candle of God The living soul of man, the candle of God,  sways back and forth, always aspiring to return to its Divine source, the infinite light of God The soul’s natural phenomenon of swaying, like a living candle, reaches its peak when we learn God’s Torah and pray to Him from the depth of our hearts. The Soul of Man is the Candle of God The living soul of man, the candle of God,  sways back and forth, always aspiring to return to its Divine source, the infinite light of God The soul’s natural phenomenon of swaying, like a living candle, reaches its peak when we learn God’s Torah and pray to Him from the depth of our hearts. The Soul of Man is the Candle of God The living soul of man, the candle of God,  sways back and forth, always aspiring to return to its Divine source, the infinite light of God The soul’s natural phenomenon of swaying, like a living candle, reaches its peak when we learn God’s Torah and pray to Him from the depth of our hearts. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-24,22454507 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:26:54 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22454508-Meditation-and-Prayer Modeh Ani–”I Thank You” A Morning Meditative Prayer of Thanks to God Every night before sleep, we give our tired and worn-out souls back to God. Every morning, we receive our souls anew, refreshed and full of energy. Therefore, the first words that we say upon waking are: “I thank You ever living King, for compassionately returning my soul to me, how great is Your faithfulness” In Hebrew: Modeh ani l’fanecha melech chai v’kayam, she-hech-ezarta be nishmati b’chemla, rabah emuna-techa With this thought and intention of “I thank You,” we begin our day. This thought accompanies us, always engraved in our consciousness, the whole day long. Modeh Ani–”I Thank You” A Morning Meditative Prayer of Thanks to God Every night before sleep, we give our tired and worn-out souls back to God. Every morning, we receive our souls anew, refreshed and full of energy. Therefore, the first words that we say upon waking are: “I thank You ever living King, for compassionately returning my soul to me, how great is Your faithfulness” In Hebrew: Modeh ani l’fanecha melech chai v’kayam, she-hech-ezarta be nishmati b’chemla, rabah emuna-techa With this thought and intention of “I thank You,” we begin our day. This thought accompanies us, always engraved in our consciousness, the whole day long. Modeh Ani–”I Thank You” A Morning Meditative Prayer of Thanks to God Every night before sleep, we give our tired and worn-out souls back to God. Every morning, we receive our souls anew, refreshed and full of energy. Therefore, the first words that we say upon waking are: “I thank You ever living King, for compassionately returning my soul to me, how great is Your faithfulness” In Hebrew: Modeh ani l’fanecha melech chai v’kayam, she-hech-ezarta be nishmati b’chemla, rabah emuna-techa With this thought and intention of “I thank You,” we begin our day. This thought accompanies us, always engraved in our consciousness, the whole day long. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-24,22454508 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:24:18 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22454509-Meditation-on-God%E2%80%99s-Name God’s Essential Name–the Four-Letter Name–Havayah God’s Essential Name Havayah is spelled in Hebrew: yud-kei-vav-kei. According to the Jewish law, we are forbidden to pronounce the Name Havayah as it is written. Therefore, throughout out web site when spelling out the Name Havayah we have replaced the Hebrew letter hei with kei, as accustomed. Even during prayer it must be pronounced: Adonay (”my Master”). Here though, when meditating (without pronouncing) one may and should meditate on its four letters in Hebrew as they are truly written: yud-hei-vav-hei God’s essential Name Havayah is the Eternal Being, the Divine power that continuously brings all of reality into being God’s Essential Name–the Four-Letter Name–Havayah God’s Essential Name Havayah is spelled in Hebrew: yud-kei-vav-kei. According to the Jewish law, we are forbidden to pronounce the Name Havayah as it is written. Therefore, throughout out web site when spelling out the Name Havayah we have replaced the Hebrew letter hei with kei, as accustomed. Even during prayer it must be pronounced: Adonay (”my Master”). Here though, when meditating (without pronouncing) one may and should meditate on its four letters in Hebrew as they are truly written: yud-hei-vav-hei God’s essential Name Havayah is the Eternal Being, the Divine power that continuously brings all of reality into being God’s Essential Name–the Four-Letter Name–Havayah God’s Essential Name Havayah is spelled in Hebrew: yud-kei-vav-kei. According to the Jewish law, we are forbidden to pronounce the Name Havayah as it is written. Therefore, throughout out web site when spelling out the Name Havayah we have replaced the Hebrew letter hei with kei, as accustomed. Even during prayer it must be pronounced: Adonay (”my Master”). Here though, when meditating (without pronouncing) one may and should meditate on its four letters in Hebrew as they are truly written: yud-hei-vav-hei God’s essential Name Havayah is the Eternal Being, the Divine power that continuously brings all of reality into being tag:odeo.com,2008-04-24,22454509 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:22:45 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22454510-Meditation-on-Shabbat Meditate on the Divine Mystery of Shabbat The Shabbat–a day of peace, blessing and pleasure– is the soul-mate of the Jewish People. The essential experience of Shabbat, the experience of God’s light of blessing entering our vessel of peace, is the experience of Divine pleasure. By observing Shabbat, on the spiritual plane as well as on the physical plane, we come to experience the Divine mystery of Shabbat throughout the entire week. Shabbat Shalom–”A Peaceful Shabbat” Meditate on the Divine Mystery of Shabbat The Shabbat–a day of peace, blessing and pleasure– is the soul-mate of the Jewish People. The essential experience of Shabbat, the experience of God’s light of blessing entering our vessel of peace, is the experience of Divine pleasure. By observing Shabbat, on the spiritual plane as well as on the physical plane, we come to experience the Divine mystery of Shabbat throughout the entire week. Shabbat Shalom–”A Peaceful Shabbat” Meditate on the Divine Mystery of Shabbat The Shabbat–a day of peace, blessing and pleasure– is the soul-mate of the Jewish People. The essential experience of Shabbat, the experience of God’s light of blessing entering our vessel of peace, is the experience of Divine pleasure. By observing Shabbat, on the spiritual plane as well as on the physical plane, we come to experience the Divine mystery of Shabbat throughout the entire week. Shabbat Shalom–”A Peaceful Shabbat” tag:odeo.com,2008-04-24,22454510 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:20:52 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22422433-Revelations-of-Moshiach-Part-1 tag:odeo.com,2008-04-14,22422433 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:06:47 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22422434-Revelations-of-Moshiach-Part-2 tag:odeo.com,2008-04-14,22422434 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:05:25 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22422435-Revelations-of-Moshiach-Part-3 tag:odeo.com,2008-04-14,22422435 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:04:52 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22421712-Revelations-of-Moshiach-Part-4 tag:odeo.com,2008-04-14,22421712 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:00:40 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22421713-The-Clarification-of-Evil-The-Inner-Meaning-of-Tu-B%E2%80%99Av O ur reality is one of straits. On both a personal and national level, all of us have fallen and are in dire need of support. In this lecture, given on the 5th of Av, the hillula of the Arizal, Rabbi Ginsburgh analyzes the dynamics of the fall, and the powers of our souls that need to be strengthened so that we can bring the Mashiach without delay. O ur reality is one of straits. On both a personal and national level, all of us have fallen and are in dire need of support. In this lecture, given on the 5th of Av, the hillula of the Arizal, Rabbi Ginsburgh analyzes the dynamics of the fall, and the powers of our souls that need to be strengthened so that we can bring the Mashiach without delay. O ur reality is one of straits. On both a personal and national level, all of us have fallen and are in dire need of support. In this lecture, given on the 5th of Av, the hillula of the Arizal, Rabbi Ginsburgh analyzes the dynamics of the fall, and the powers of our souls that need to be strengthened so that we can bring the Mashiach without delay. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-14,22421713 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:35:21 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22409594-Bridging-Mind-and-Heart By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org tag:odeo.com,2008-04-11,22409594 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:42:34 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22409595-Dialogue-With-Your-Opposition-Part-1 By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org tag:odeo.com,2008-04-11,22409595 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:41:58 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22409596-Dialogue-With-Your-Opposition-Part-2 By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org tag:odeo.com,2008-04-11,22409596 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:41:22 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22409597-The-50-Gates-of-Understanding-Part-1 By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org tag:odeo.com,2008-04-11,22409597 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:27:56 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22409598-The-50-Gates-of-Understanding-Part-2 By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org tag:odeo.com,2008-04-11,22409598 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:26:18 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22407980-The-Maharal-of-Prague-Part-1 By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.torahscience.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.torahscience.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.torahscience.org tag:odeo.com,2008-04-10,22407980 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:12:36 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22409599-The-Maharal-of-Prague-Part-2 By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.torahscience.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.torahscience.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.torahscience.org tag:odeo.com,2008-04-10,22409599 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:10:27 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22409600-The-Maharal-of-Prague-Part-3 By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.torahscience.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.torahscience.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.torahscience.org tag:odeo.com,2008-04-10,22409600 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:09:30 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22409601-The-Maharal-of-Prague-Part-4 By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.torahscience.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.torahscience.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.torahscience.org tag:odeo.com,2008-04-10,22409601 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:48:12 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22406835-The-Importance-of-Being-Earnest-Part-1 By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org tag:odeo.com,2008-04-10,22406835 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:55:37 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22406836-The-Importance-of-Being-Earnest-Part-2 By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh –  www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh –  www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh –  www.inner.org tag:odeo.com,2008-04-10,22406836 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:55:07 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22406837-Kabbalah-and-Astrology-Part-1 By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh –  www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh –  www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh –  www.inner.org tag:odeo.com,2008-04-10,22406837 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:49:42 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah, astrology Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22406838-Kabbalah-and-Astrology-Part-2 By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh –  www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh –  www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh –  www.inner.org tag:odeo.com,2008-04-10,22406838 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:48:31 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah, astrology Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22406839-Kabbalah-and-Medicine-Part-1 By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh –  www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh –  www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh –  www.inner.org tag:odeo.com,2008-04-10,22406839 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:47:08 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22406840-Kabbalah-and-Medicine-Part-2 By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org tag:odeo.com,2008-04-10,22406840 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:45:46 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22406841-Kabbalah-The-Remedy-to-Heal-Our-Nation By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org tag:odeo.com,2008-04-10,22406841 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:25:17 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22398099-Meditation-and-Love By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org Love is the Divine power of creation. Let us focus on arousing the power of love in our souls. Love is feeling the essence of oneness with one’s beloved. Let us feel one with God the Creator and with all if His creation. By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org Love is the Divine power of creation. Let us focus on arousing the power of love in our souls. Love is feeling the essence of oneness with one’s beloved. Let us feel one with God the Creator and with all if His creation. By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org Love is the Divine power of creation. Let us focus on arousing the power of love in our souls. Love is feeling the essence of oneness with one’s beloved. Let us feel one with God the Creator and with all if His creation. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-09,22398099 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:12:36 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ Meditation Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22398100-Pesach-Passover-the-Holiday-of-Transforming-Blemishes-into-Divine-Wonders By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org  T he potential of every Jew is to express Divinity. The Hebrew word for Egypt, Mitzrayim,  means “constraints.” Constraints are the inability to fully express oneself. In Egypt, the Jewish people were constrained, and could not fully express Divinity. The redemption from the constraints of Egypt is the Divine power and the miracle of Pesach. By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org  T he potential of every Jew is to express Divinity. The Hebrew word for Egypt, Mitzrayim,  means “constraints.” Constraints are the inability to fully express oneself. In Egypt, the Jewish people were constrained, and could not fully express Divinity. The redemption from the constraints of Egypt is the Divine power and the miracle of Pesach. By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org  T he potential of every Jew is to express Divinity. The Hebrew word for Egypt, Mitzrayim,  means “constraints.” Constraints are the inability to fully express oneself. In Egypt, the Jewish people were constrained, and could not fully express Divinity. The redemption from the constraints of Egypt is the Divine power and the miracle of Pesach. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-09,22398100 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:05:50 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22355474-Beyond-the-Physical-Universe-Class-11 By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org tag:odeo.com,2008-04-08,22355474 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:54:36 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22207559-Tzav-Rectifying-Pleasure-and-Will-in-Our-Soul By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org W hen the Temple stood, the way to serve God was to penetrate one’s unconscious, rectify it and offer it to Him. Today, two remnants of that all encompassing service remain: the prohibition to eat the blood and certain choice fats of a kosher animal. In this meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh explains the inner significance of these two elements of the sacrifice and how we can harness their energy to unite with God. By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org W hen the Temple stood, the way to serve God was to penetrate one’s unconscious, rectify it and offer it to Him. Today, two remnants of that all encompassing service remain: the prohibition to eat the blood and certain choice fats of a kosher animal. In this meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh explains the inner significance of these two elements of the sacrifice and how we can harness their energy to unite with God. By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org W hen the Temple stood, the way to serve God was to penetrate one’s unconscious, rectify it and offer it to Him. Today, two remnants of that all encompassing service remain: the prohibition to eat the blood and certain choice fats of a kosher animal. In this meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh explains the inner significance of these two elements of the sacrifice and how we can harness their energy to unite with God. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-20,22207559 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:34:57 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22207560-Vayikra-The-Book-of-Calling By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org E very person has a God-given mission in life. But how can we know what that mission is, and what it demands of us? The book of Vayikra, which means “And He called,” revolves around the main service of the Tabernacle–sacrifices to God. In this meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh analyzes the inner meaning of the sacrifice to God, and how our service of Him is intrinsically linked to first hearing His call. By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org E very person has a God-given mission in life. But how can we know what that mission is, and what it demands of us? The book of Vayikra, which means “And He called,” revolves around the main service of the Tabernacle–sacrifices to God. In this meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh analyzes the inner meaning of the sacrifice to God, and how our service of Him is intrinsically linked to first hearing His call. By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org E very person has a God-given mission in life. But how can we know what that mission is, and what it demands of us? The book of Vayikra, which means “And He called,” revolves around the main service of the Tabernacle–sacrifices to God. In this meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh analyzes the inner meaning of the sacrifice to God, and how our service of Him is intrinsically linked to first hearing His call. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-15,22207560 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:59:17 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22207561-Vayakhel-Pehudai-The-Seal-of-the-Book-of-Exodus-God%E2%80%99s-Transcendent-Light By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org T he Torah portion of Vayakhel-Pekudai is the conclusion and culmination of the book of Exodus. At the end of this portion, we learn how Moses completed the construction of the Tabernacle, which then became filled with God’s glory. In this meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh describes the essence of God’s glory and how it filled the Tabernacle, creating a Messianic manifestation of God’s Transcendent Light.    By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org T he Torah portion of Vayakhel-Pekudai is the conclusion and culmination of the book of Exodus. At the end of this portion, we learn how Moses completed the construction of the Tabernacle, which then became filled with God’s glory. In this meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh describes the essence of God’s glory and how it filled the Tabernacle, creating a Messianic manifestation of God’s Transcendent Light.    By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org T he Torah portion of Vayakhel-Pekudai is the conclusion and culmination of the book of Exodus. At the end of this portion, we learn how Moses completed the construction of the Tabernacle, which then became filled with God’s glory. In this meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh describes the essence of God’s glory and how it filled the Tabernacle, creating a Messianic manifestation of God’s Transcendent Light.    tag:odeo.com,2008-02-28,22207561 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:43:37 -0800 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22207562-Ki-Tisah-The-Rectified-Golden-Calf-Balanced-Leadership By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh - www.inner.org  T he greatest sin of the Jewish people was the sin of the golden calf. This is essentially the sin of substituting the genuine leader for a false leader. In this lecture, Rabbi Ginsburgh guides us through a meditation on the holy essence of the calf. By transforming the evil golden calf to a holy calf in our minds, we affect the true rectification of the sin of the golden calf and will merit true leadership. By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh - www.inner.org  T he greatest sin of the Jewish people was the sin of the golden calf. This is essentially the sin of substituting the genuine leader for a false leader. In this lecture, Rabbi Ginsburgh guides us through a meditation on the holy essence of the calf. By transforming the evil golden calf to a holy calf in our minds, we affect the true rectification of the sin of the golden calf and will merit true leadership. By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh - www.inner.org  T he greatest sin of the Jewish people was the sin of the golden calf. This is essentially the sin of substituting the genuine leader for a false leader. In this lecture, Rabbi Ginsburgh guides us through a meditation on the holy essence of the calf. By transforming the evil golden calf to a holy calf in our minds, we affect the true rectification of the sin of the golden calf and will merit true leadership. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-20,22207562 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:44:56 -0800 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22207563-Te%E2%80%99tsaveh-Essential-Eights%E2%80%93Olive-Oil-and-the-Priestly-Garments By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org B oth the olive oil for the menorah and the priestly garments that open this week’s Torah portion have an essential connection to the number eight. What is the inner meaning of this juxtaposition of concepts? In this week’s meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh describes how we can harness the power of olive oil and transform its properties into the atoning energy of the eight priestly garments, thereby illuminating the world. By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org B oth the olive oil for the menorah and the priestly garments that open this week’s Torah portion have an essential connection to the number eight. What is the inner meaning of this juxtaposition of concepts? In this week’s meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh describes how we can harness the power of olive oil and transform its properties into the atoning energy of the eight priestly garments, thereby illuminating the world. By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org B oth the olive oil for the menorah and the priestly garments that open this week’s Torah portion have an essential connection to the number eight. What is the inner meaning of this juxtaposition of concepts? In this week’s meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh describes how we can harness the power of olive oil and transform its properties into the atoning energy of the eight priestly garments, thereby illuminating the world. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-11,22207563 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:29:27 -0800 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22207564-Terumah-The-Cherubim%E2%80%93Symmetrical-Innocence-in-Union By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org T he baby-faced Cherubim are the holiest of the vessels of the Temple, through which God’s voice emanated when He spoke to Moses. However, when placed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden, the cherubim manifested as fearful angels. How does the cherubim’s unique form and baby face convey their holy status? How can they be both fearful and the symbol of consummate love? What message does this hold for us? In this meditation on the cherubim, Rabbi Ginsburgh explains how we can connect to the transformative potential of the cherubim to be reborn and to transform ourselves to a Messianic state. By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org T he baby-faced Cherubim are the holiest of the vessels of the Temple, through which God’s voice emanated when He spoke to Moses. However, when placed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden, the cherubim manifested as fearful angels. How does the cherubim’s unique form and baby face convey their holy status? How can they be both fearful and the symbol of consummate love? What message does this hold for us? In this meditation on the cherubim, Rabbi Ginsburgh explains how we can connect to the transformative potential of the cherubim to be reborn and to transform ourselves to a Messianic state. By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org T he baby-faced Cherubim are the holiest of the vessels of the Temple, through which God’s voice emanated when He spoke to Moses. However, when placed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden, the cherubim manifested as fearful angels. How does the cherubim’s unique form and baby face convey their holy status? How can they be both fearful and the symbol of consummate love? What message does this hold for us? In this meditation on the cherubim, Rabbi Ginsburgh explains how we can connect to the transformative potential of the cherubim to be reborn and to transform ourselves to a Messianic state. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-03,22207564 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 18:52:20 -0800 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22207565-5-Stages-in-the-Historical-Development-of-Kabbalah By Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh — Gal Einai Institute By Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh — Gal Einai Institute By Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh — Gal Einai Institute tag:odeo.com,2007-03-27,22207565 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:35:31 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ Purpose, Personal Growth, kabbalah, mysticism, Practical Spirituality, Chassidic Philosophy, Life and Afterlife Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22207566-Kabbalah-The-Remedy-for-Healing-Our-Nation By Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh — Gal Einai Institute By Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh — Gal Einai Institute By Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh — Gal Einai Institute tag:odeo.com,2007-03-14,22207566 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:24:17 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ Purpose, Personal Growth, kabbalah, mysticism, Practical Spirituality, Chassidic Philosophy, Life and Afterlife Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22207567-The-Fifty-Gates-of-Understanding-Part-One By Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh — Gal Einai Institute By Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh — Gal Einai Institute By Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh — Gal Einai Institute tag:odeo.com,2007-03-14,22207567 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 18:13:55 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ Purpose, Personal Growth, kabbalah, mysticism, Practical Spirituality, Chassidic Philosophy, Life and Afterlife Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22355475-Weekly-Parshah By Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh — Gal Einai Institute By Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh — Gal Einai Institute By Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh — Gal Einai Institute tag:odeo.com,2007-03-14,22355475 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:01:42 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ Purpose, Personal Growth, kabbalah, mysticism, Practical Spirituality, Chassidic Philosophy, Life and Afterlife Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22207568-The-Fifty-Gates-of-Understanding-Part-Two By Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh — Gal Einai Institute By Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh — Gal Einai Institute By Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh — Gal Einai Institute tag:odeo.com,2007-03-14,22207568 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:01:42 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ Purpose, Personal Growth, kabbalah, mysticism, Practical Spirituality, Chassidic Philosophy, Life and Afterlife Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22464861-Weekly-Parshah-Emor Do Our Hearts Have Room for God? T he commandment to sanctify God’s Name–even if this leads to death–is the most intense commandment in the Torah. In this week’s audio meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh explores the commandment of sanctifying God’s Name and its counterpart, the prohibition against desecrating His Name. When we unlock the source of these two complementary commandments in our psyche, we can transform our hearts to shine brilliantly with God’s transcendence and omnipresence. Do Our Hearts Have Room for God? T he commandment to sanctify God’s Name–even if this leads to death–is the most intense commandment in the Torah. In this week’s audio meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh explores the commandment of sanctifying God’s Name and its counterpart, the prohibition against desecrating His Name. When we unlock the source of these two complementary commandments in our psyche, we can transform our hearts to shine brilliantly with God’s transcendence and omnipresence. Do Our Hearts Have Room for God? T he commandment to sanctify God’s Name–even if this leads to death–is the most intense commandment in the Torah. In this week’s audio meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh explores the commandment of sanctifying God’s Name and its counterpart, the prohibition against desecrating His Name. When we unlock the source of these two complementary commandments in our psyche, we can transform our hearts to shine brilliantly with God’s transcendence and omnipresence. tag:odeo.com,2007-03-14,22464861 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:01:42 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod http://odeo.com/episodes/22560189-Weekly-Parshah-Bamidbar Can We Give Birth to Ourselves and to Others? T eaching is much more than just relating information. The true teacher imbues his students with his very essence. In this audio meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh describes how the devoted teaching of Moses emanated from the depths of his soul. When we understand the dynamics of this type of teaching, we can learn to convey our own Torah essence to others, recreating them and ourselves, and filling the entire world with the revelation of God. Where are the Children of Moses? A fter a census of the Children of Israel has been taken, the fourth section of our Torah portion, Bamidbar, opens with the verse, “These are the generations of Aaron and Moses…” The verses then go on to enumerate Aaron’s four sons. Moses’ two sons, however, are not mentioned. T he famous literal commentator on the Torah, Rashi, explains the absence of Moses’ children with a teaching from the sages. Our sages learn from this omission that when... Can We Give Birth to Ourselves and to Others? T eaching is much more than just relating information. The true teacher imbues his students with his very essence. In this audio meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh describes how the devoted teaching of Moses emanated from the depths of his soul. When we understand the dynamics of this type of teaching, we can learn to convey our own Torah essence to others, recreating them and ourselves, and filling the entire world with the revelation of God. Where are the Children of Moses? A fter a census of the Children of Israel has been taken, the fourth section of our Torah portion, Bamidbar, opens with the verse, “These are the generations of Aaron and Moses…” The verses then go on to enumerate Aaron’s four sons. Moses’ two sons, however, are not mentioned. T he famous literal commentator on the Torah, Rashi, explains the absence of Moses’ children with a teaching from the sages. Our sages learn from this omission that when a person teaches Torah to another, it is as if he has given birth to him. When enumerating the sons of Aaron, the Torah includes Moses as their progenitor to make this point. Moses, the quintessential Rebbe (”Rabbi” or  “teacher”) of all Israel, including Aaron’s sons, is considered their father. Revelation and Essence I n Chassidut we learn that the transmission of Torah knowledge and insight from one person to the other can be compared to the revelation of spiritual light. On the other hand, when a person brings physical children into the world, he is not transmitting light, but his very essence. How then, can we understand the interpretation of the sages that when a person teaches Torah to another, it is as though he has given birth to him?   A True Rebbe C hassidut explains the difference between an ordinary teacher and a teacher like Moses. While the ordinary teacher conveys insight and light to his student, the Rebbe, who is the manifestation of Moses in every generation, imbues his very essence–his entire heart and soul–into the holy words of Torah that he conveys. This devoted teaching is so intense that the teachings of the Rebbe enter the soul of his disciple, impregnating him with his very essence. This act of union between the true Rebbe and the true disciple gives birth anew to the disciple and in a certain sense, to the Rebbe, as well. By impregnating his disciple with his new Torah insights, the Rebbe reveals new depths of the essence of his own soul, and is also renewed. T he Song of Songs is the parable of the marriage of God to Israel This parable also applies to the relationship between a true Rebbe and his disciple. They are like mates, bearing the disciple anew. In this way, the disciple becomes more of a son of his Rebbe than of his biological father. Our Sages teach that there are many laws that require a person to honor his Rebbe even more than his biological father. When the Rebbe has given birth to his disciple, his new status as father becomes ensconced even in Jewish law.   The Spark of Moses in Every Person E very Jew has within him a spark of the quintessential Rebbe, Moses. Hence, every person can aspire to convey the Torah that he has learned with his whole heart and soul. This is much more than simply sharing thoughts–even lofty Torah thoughts–with others. It requires total devotion to the Torah, so that the Torah becomes one’s very life. In this state, we can convey our essence to others. A true disciple will open his heart and soul to integrate his Rebbe’s essential teachings into his own essence.   The Wonder of Re-Creation T he very first commandment given to man is to be fruitful and multiply. This of course applies to the literal mitzvah (”commandment”) of bringing children to the world. Kabbalah explains that another dimension of this commandment is that when a person merits new flashes of Torah insight, he is being fruitful and multiplying in the holy essence of his mind. R abbi Schneor Zalman of Liadi , the first Lubavitcher Rebbe and author of the Tanya , explained this commandment as the mitzvah upon every Jew to make another Jew. This is not necessarily a biological directive. The Torah calls upon us to devote ourselves so much to another Jew until we actually re-create him. S ome people think that the main role of a Rebbe is to work miracles. Those with a deeper understanding of the role of the Rebbe understand that his true wonder comes from his ability to imbue his students with his own essence. When the Rebbe teaches Torah from the depths of his heart and soul to his students, it is as if he has taken a piece of wood and created it anew as a human being.   Actualizing the Spark T he Torah addresses every individual at all times. By alluding to Moses’ role as father of his disciples, our Torah portion instructs the spark of Moses in us all to be fruitful and multiply in our interpersonal relationships. God brought us to this world not just to share our Torah knowledge, but to actually impregnate other souls with the Torah essence of our own souls. Then together, we give birth anew to ourselves and to others, filling the entire world with the revelation of God. Can We Give Birth to Ourselves and to Others? T eaching is much more than just relating information. The true teacher imbues his students with his very essence. In this audio meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh describes how the devoted teaching of Moses emanated from the depths of his soul. When we understand the dynamics of this type of teaching, we can learn to convey our own Torah essence to others, recreating them and ourselves, and filling the entire world with the revelation of God. Where are the Children of Moses? A fter a census of the Children of Israel has been taken, the fourth section of our Torah portion, Bamidbar, opens with the verse, “These are the generations of Aaron and Moses…” The verses then go on to enumerate Aaron’s four sons. Moses’ two sons, however, are not mentioned. T he famous literal commentator on the Torah, Rashi, explains the absence of Moses’ children with a teaching from the sages. Our sages learn from this omission that when a person teaches Torah to another, it is as if he has given birth to him. When enumerating the sons of Aaron, the Torah includes Moses as their progenitor to make this point. Moses, the quintessential Rebbe (”Rabbi” or  “teacher”) of all Israel, including Aaron’s sons, is considered their father. Revelation and Essence I n Chassidut we learn that the transmission of Torah knowledge and insight from one person to the other can be compared to the revelation of spiritual light. On the other hand, when a person brings physical children into the world, he is not transmitting light, but his very essence. How then, can we understand the interpretation of the sages that when a person teaches Torah to another, it is as though he has given birth to him?   A True Rebbe C hassidut explains the difference between an ordinary teacher and a teacher like Moses. While the ordinary teacher conveys insight and light to his student, the Rebbe, who is the manifestation of Moses in every generation, imbues his very essence–his entire heart and soul–into the holy words of Torah that he conveys. This devoted teaching is so intense that the teachings of the Rebbe enter the soul of his disciple, impregnating him with his very essence. This act of union between the true Rebbe and the true disciple gives birth anew to the disciple and in a certain sense, to the Rebbe, as well. By impregnating his disciple with his new Torah insights, the Rebbe reveals new depths of the essence of his own soul, and is also renewed. T he Song of Songs is the parable of the marriage of God to Israel This parable also applies to the relationship between a true Rebbe and his disciple. They are like mates, bearing the disciple anew. In this way, the disciple becomes more of a son of his Rebbe than of his biological father. Our Sages teach that there are many laws that require a person to honor his Rebbe even more than his biological father. When the Rebbe has given birth to his disciple, his new status as father becomes ensconced even in Jewish law.   The Spark of Moses in Every Person E very Jew has within him a spark of the quintessential Rebbe, Moses. Hence, every person can aspire to convey the Torah that he has learned with his whole heart and soul. This is much more than simply sharing thoughts–even lofty Torah thoughts–with others. It requires total devotion to the Torah, so that the Torah becomes one’s very life. In this state, we can convey our essence to others. A true disciple will open his heart and soul to integrate his Rebbe’s essential teachings into his own essence.   The Wonder of Re-Creation T he very first commandment given to man is to be fruitful and multiply. This of course applies to the literal mitzvah (”commandment”) of bringing children to the world. Kabbalah explains that another dimension of this commandment is that when a person merits new flashes of Torah insight, he is being fruitful and multiplying in the holy essence of his mind. R abbi Schneor Zalman of Liadi , the first Lubavitcher Rebbe and author of the Tanya , explained this commandment as the mitzvah upon every Jew to make another Jew. This is not necessarily a biological directive. The Torah calls upon us to devote ourselves so much to another Jew until we actually re-create him. S ome people think that the main role of a Rebbe is to work miracles. Those with a deeper understanding of the role of the Rebbe understand that his true wonder comes from his ability to imbue his students with his own essence. When the Rebbe teaches Torah from the depths of his heart and soul to his students, it is as if he has taken a piece of wood and created it anew as a human being.   Actualizing the Spark T he Torah addresses every individual at all times. By alluding to Moses’ role as father of his disciples, our Torah portion instructs the spark of Moses in us all to be fruitful and multiply in our interpersonal relationships. God brought us to this world not just to share our Torah knowledge, but to actually impregnate other souls with the Torah essence of our own souls. Then together, we give birth anew to ourselves and to others, filling the entire world with the revelation of God. tag:odeo.com,2007-03-14,22560189 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:01:42 -0700 no Kabbalah To Go™ kabbalah Spirituality of judaism kabbalah Torah mysticism chassidut sod