Soul & Mystical
Have you ever burst into tears for no apparent reason? That is your soul calling out to you, saying hello.
Wait, does Judaism even believe in such things? I thought they were Far-Eastern ideas and New Age concepts. Isn’t the Torah about ritual and performance – do this, do not do that? The Hebrew school I went to never mentioned a soul, and it certainly wasn’t a mystical experience. What does my soul even look like? How do I know when I’ve seen it? How may I touch the mysteries of mysticism?
Medicine, Psychology and Spirituality
How much of a role do religious practices, faith and trust in G-d play in the healing process?
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Are You Damaged Goods?
So there you have the psychology of Chassidus: There is no such thing as damaged goods.
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Is Psychology Good For Us? Are Therapists Necessary?
We should be striving to a psychology imbued with the confidence in the resilience and fortitude of the soul, and one that follows a higher moral calling.
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6 Ways to Be a Spiritual Rebel
Only those courageous enough to defy the tide are the ones who shift the status quo. Challenge yourself to be a spiritual rebel. Here’s how.
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42 Journeys
The Baal Shem Tov teaches that the forty-two journeys in the wilderness – from Egypt to Israel – reflect the forty-two journeys or phases that each person experiences throughout life.
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Are You Afraid of Your Soul?
An essay by best-selling author Simon Jacobson about why it is important to get in touch with your soul. No religious dogma here, just spiritual inspiration.
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Reincarnation and Afterlife
Jewish reincarnation beliefs discussed live with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, author of the bestseller Toward a Meaningful Life. An explanation of Toras hagilgul, the Torah or the science, the study of reincarnation.
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The Silent Kohen – Silence Beyond Pain
Why did G-d allow the Holocaust? How can a good G-d allow for evil? None of us will ever have an answer. Understanding the power of silence.
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Containing the Infinite: Integrating Spiritual Experiences
The secret is integrating spiritual experiences. The ultimate purpose of spiritual experiences is to infuse our physical lives with this spiritual fire. When we integrate them, we are able to get the most out of our inspiring experiences.
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