Worlds of Wisdom

We Shall Hear and We Shall Do? (Shelach)

Why was the decision to send the spies left in Moses' hands? The answer lies in the important role personal choice plays as we near the redemption…

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Ballad of the Lamplighters (Beha'alotcha)

Why was Aaron disheartened? The answer lies in the special role he and the tribe of Levi perform, which in our generation we're all called upon to join...

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What is Chabad? (Behar-Bechukotai)

What is the inner meaning behind the acronym CHaBaD -- Chochma, Binah and Da'at -- and what does it teach us about how to receive the Torah afresh?

The Art of Giving (Emor)

Giving is a subtle art, a balancing act between rising above the other while remaining equal to them. The opening of parshat Emor gives us a tip how to accomplish this.

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Lighting Up (and Cooling Down) the Burning Man (Acharei-Mot Kedoshim)

Nadav and Avihu burned up with passion for God, and are the root of all ecstatic mystics everywhere. Hassidut views their passion positively, but also teaches how to properly regulate it.

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Redemption from Below (Tazria-Metzora)

Bringing redemption depends on "awakening from below" - becoming co-creators of the world with God. But this is trickier than it sounds...

Numbers & Infinity, Science & Mysticism (Shemini)

How can we make the jump from finite numbers to infinity? How can we integrate the scientific worldview with spirituality and mysticism?

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The Freedom to be Me (Passover)

On the surface Passover is about deflating our chametz-like ego and becoming a selfless Matza. But appearances can be deceiving. The full story of Passover is actually a call to reclaim our ego in a rectified way...

The Call to Greatness (Vayikra)

Should we aspire to greatness or merely settle for being humble servants of God? The portion of Vayikra teaches us how to combine the two.

Shabbat Consciousness (Vayakhel-Pekudei)

What is Shabbat consciousness, and how can we maintain it throughout the week?