Worlds of Wisdom with Rabbi Nir Menussi

Don't Fight Antisemitism - Do This Instead

A new wave of antisemitism is rising—but the real struggle may begin closer to home than we think. 

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A Little Light Dispels Much Darkness: Facing the New Antisemitisms

In this fascinating talk, Rabbi Nir Menussi discusses the global resurgence of antisemitism, describing it as a "light sleeper" that has fully awakened in both classical right-wing nationalism and modern left-wing anti-Zionism. Drawing on the philosophy of the Rebbe, he presents a radically positive approach: instead of getting caught in the "victim mentality" of fighting the darkness—by constantly labeling and calling out antisemites—the focus should be on spreading light. Antisemitism should serve as an "alarm clock" for the Jewish people to strengthen their identity and embrace their universal mission: to be a "light unto the nations" by sharing the wisdom and values of the Torah with the world.

Class given at Lev LeDaas congregation in Teaneck, NJ on 12 Kislev 5786, December 2 2025.

Rosh Hashanah: Why the Jewish New Year Doesn’t Begin on the First Day of Creation

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is often described as the anniversary of the world’s creation. But that’s not quite right — it marks the creation of humanity, surprisingly placing mankind before, and even above, the world.

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Judaism vs. the Occult: What Does the Torah Say About Witchcraft, Sorcery & Divination?

In Parashat Shoftim, the Torah lists practices such as divination, sorcery, witchcraft, and necromancy — and calls them abominations. But what do these words really mean? Why are they forbidden, and how are they relevant today?

In this 90-minute class, Rabbi Nir Menussi explores the Torah’s vision of the occult and shows how these ancient prohibitions remain deeply relevant in the modern world. Drawing on Kabbalah and Chassidut, the class reveals the hidden structure of the ten forbidden practices, their modern-day counterparts, and how each one can be rectified in a holy way.

The class concludes with the Torah’s timeless alternative: walking wholeheartedly with God, free of superstition and false powers.

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The Sci-Fi Story That Explains 2,000 Years of Anti-Semitism

What if the most profound explanation for anti-Semitism was hidden in a science fiction classic? In this episode, I explore Arthur C. Clarke’s Childhood’s End (1953) and uncover a startling parallel between its central idea and the way Jews have been perceived throughout history. From the Christian demonization of Jews to modern anti-Zionism, I propose that the Jewish people are often feared and hated not for what they do, but for what they represent: a challenge to the world’s existing order, and a call to enter a higher, more God-connected phase of human existence.

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Reenchanting Intimacy: A Spiritual Response to the Sexual Revolution

The sexual revolution dismantled a sacred structure millennia in the making. What can take its place? In this revelatory lecture, Rabbi Nir Menussi explores how intimacy can be reenchanted through a four-level Kabbalistic framework that brings body, heart, and spirit back into alignment — offering not a return to the past, but a path forward toward healing, holiness, and wholeness.

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Ahavat Israel Is Not Enough: The 3 Loves That Will Build the 3rd Temple

What really caused the destruction of the Temples—and how do we make sure it never happens again?

In this moving and insightful Tisha B’Av talk, we explore the deep spiritual diagnosis of our exile, rooted in three intertwined loves: the Love of God, the Love of Torah, and the Love of Israel. Drawing on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbeim, we’ll see why each love is incomplete without the others, and how true healing begins when we reconnect these broken parts.

As we mourn past destructions, this video invites you to become a builder of the future—by embodying Ahavat Chinam (baseless love) and weaving together all the fragmented pieces of Jewish life into a unified whole.

🕯 Suitable for Tisha B’Av reflection and Elul preparation

Snakes & Ladders: Kabbalah & the Psychedelic Revolution

Why is the modern world turning to plant-based psychedelics for healing? What is the spiritual root of this movement, and how should Torah-based Judaism respond?

In this rich, thought-provoking lecture, we trace the rise of the psychedelic movement through the lens of Jewish mysticism—from the serpent in Eden, through the Zohar’s inner map of mind, heart, and body, to the prophetic vision of Torat Mashiach.

Along the way, we explore the symbolic weight of the liver (kaved), the role of imagination’s in the psyche, and the deep reason why the serpent both wounds and heals. A must-watch for anyone navigating the intersection of Torah, transformation, and today’s quest for embodied spirituality.

🎧 English-language lecture

📍 Recorded live at Chabad of Southwest Broward

 

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