Asader LeSeudata is a Nigun based on a poem written by the ARI (Kabbalist Isaac Luria) that is traditionally sung during the Shabbat morning songs. I will prepare the feast, at the dawn of the Sabbath. And I shall now invite the Ancient…
True courage lies in the ability to go against the natural flow of egoism, our desires to enjoy for self-benefit alone. Achieving lasting success requires breaking free from self-centered tendencies, which is impossible alone. As human beings, we are inherently…
There is an idea that our goals should be simple, clear, and written-down. However, if we are truly developing to life’s ultimate goal of achieving balance with nature’s laws of love, bestowal, and positive connection—which the wisdom of Kabbalah also…
Doubts and fears are positive qualities in our nature that drive us to make progress in life. Without doubts and fears, we would stay still. We would simply try to minimize any bad feeling that arises and thus also experience…
There is a saying, “Change your habits, and your life will change.” It is true that habits govern much of our lives, but the key question is why should we change them and what should we change them to? We…
First, we need to understand that our thoughts shape our life and what this means. Our attitude toward who and what we are, to what surrounds us, and to our purpose, are all considered “our thoughts.” We would thus be…
The Hebrew word for money, “Kesef,” comes from the word for “covering,” “Kisuf.” It stems from the idea that money is a covering over our desires. Money is not merely cash or the numbers in our bank accounts. If we…
Indeed, children are much more inclined toward adapting to changes than adults. Adults have already settled into their ways. They believe things cannot change or improve and resign themselves to accepting life as it is. Children, however, still hold on…
Each person receives their own soul. However, if you are not satisfied with the soul you received, you have the opportunity to correct it. Correcting your soul means applying an intention to love, bestow, and connect positively with others upon…
Physicist Michio Kaku envisions a future where technology propels humanity toward a “super-future,” with devices and machines designed to improve our lives. In theory, this sounds promising. Imagine distributing devices to everyone that, instead of distracting or isolating us like…
Hanukkah is the state of a miraculous spiritual transition from exile to redemption. Before we can experience spiritual redemption, we must first feel and recognize our state of spiritual exile. Exile is the state of being disconnected from spirituality, the…
Childbirth is inherently a painful process. Nature made it so, as it is written, “In pain you will give birth.” This pain, however, is not limited to the physical act of bringing a child into the world—it also represents the…