Worlds of Wisdom with Rabbi Nir Menussi

Post Traumatic Growth — A Jewish Perspective

The words "trauma" and "healing" have become commonplace, but what do they tell us about our generation?

Royalty Becomes Her: Queen Esther and the Rise of the Feminine

Vashti and Esther represent two modes of Feminism, one working against masculine tradition and one working with it.

How to choose your spiritual path?

There are so many paths to the Torah -- how can one choose? Must one choose? Are these two options contradictory?

Trauma and Faith

The transitional period between the Exodus and receiving the Torah is a time for healing and restoring faith. The released hostages have to go through it, and so do we.

If you want to be spiritual, DON'T do these 3 things

Shortcuts are tempting, but can lead is to very superficial results. On three spiritual shortcuts we all need to avoid.

Moses & Masculinity: Why Jews Are Conflicted About Wielding Power

Pharoah, the tyrannical male, tried to kill all Jewish males. But Moses was able to rise and confront him with a rectified form of masculinity. 

Judaism's Universal Calling: The 10th of Tevet as You've Never Heard it Before

The 10th of Tevet symbolizes the collapse of Judaism's universal vision, but it is destined to become a day of joy for all mankind.

The Secret of Hanukkah

The Hanukkah candles emit both light and warmth, each increasing as the days progress. But what exactly are the darkness and cold that they oppose? 

Where Are You? Introduction to Chassidut (19 Kislev Class)

19 Kislev is called the New Year's Day of Chassidut. This is a good time to ask what are the Where, When and Who of Chassidut...

God is in the Details: A Spiritual Reading of a Jacob's Family Saga

Jacob marries four women and fathers thirteen children. The Torah chronicles this in detail, and the details contain many secrets we can implement in our lives.