Worlds of Wisdom with Rabbi Nir Menussi

Rise Above the Stars (What is Faith, Episode 4)

According to the Jewish Sages, when God told Abraham to "Come out and count the stars", He took him outside of the universe and allowed him to view the stars from above. This is symbolic of four lessons in faith Abraham learned that day.

Dedicated to the elevation of the soul of Tzillah bat Shlomo Dov, Doron ben Avinoam & Hili bat Raphael.

Balancing the World Religions (Ishmael, Esau & Us, Episode 3)

According to Kabbalah, God's revelation is many-sided. The two religions that emerged out of the Torah, Christianity and Islam, reflect its two main sides, the right and the left. But which is which?

The Four Dimensions of Faith (What is Faith, Episode 3)

The Hebrew word for faith, emunah, has four different meanings. Put together, they create a multi-layered understanding of what faith is, and how better to integrate it into our lives.

Dedicated to the elevation of the souls of Tzilla bat Shlomo Dov, Hilli bat Raphael & Doron ben Avinoam.

Christianity and Islam from a Jewish Perspective (Ishmael, Esau & Us, Episode 2)

From Judaism's perspective, Christianity and Islam are both false religions, aberrations of the original, pristine Torah. On the other hand, two undoubtadly great civilizations emerged from them, that have not only advanced mankind in different stages in history, but actually spread the word of God to the farthest reaches of the world. How can these two claims be reconciled?

Dedicated to the elevation of the soul of Tzillah bat Shlomo Dov.

Holy Heresy: Why Every Believer Needs a Little Disbelief (What is Faith, Episode 2)

Abraham likened himself to "dust and ashes": dust symbolizes his humble faith, while ashes symbolize a small amount of disbelief he carried with him. But as it turns out, this was crucial to his other main trait: his kindness.

Ishmael, Esau, and Us: The Jewish Roots of Christianity and Islam (New series, episode 1)

In this new series of classes we explore the origins, history, and theology of the world's two biggest religions, Christianity and Islam, from a Jewish perspective. Could Judaism, being their common ancestor, provide the key to resolving their 14 hundred year old conflict?  

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What is Faith? (New series, episode 1)

In this class, the first in a new series, we discuss the essence of faith and the relationship between the superconscious and consciousness.

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Let There Be Light: A Deeper Look at the War in Israel

The massacre in Israel has shocked millions across the world. In this public Zoom session three Israeli Rabbis – Nir Menussi, Ephrayim Ehrenberg, and Moshe Genuth – explore the deeper meaning of this event, its future ramifications, and each one of us can do about it right now.

A (No-)Touching Love Story: Why I Decided to Save Physical Contact for Marriage

One of the aspects of Jewish life many people find most difficult to understand is "shmirat negiah"—the custom according to which men and women don’t engage in physical contact before their wedding. I want to share a little bit about my own decision to observe this custom, and why I still think it was one of the best and wisest decisions I’ve ever made.

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Do Rabbis Need Emotional Intelligence?

Miriam's death opens a gaping hole in the leadership of the generation of the wilderness, but gives us an eternal lesson about the role each of the three sibling shepherds played in the redemption from Egypt, and which we need in each generation.

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