The miracles of Chanukah took place during the darkest time of the year with the longest nights. This interview discusses one of the lessons of Chanukah: never lose hope, great light could come out of the darkest times.

Chanukah Light Out of Darkness Interview

Every month in the Jewish calendar has its unique spiritual qualities. In this class we discuss the special qualities of the month of Kislev and specifically the days of Chanukah.

The Month of Kislev and Chanukah

The spiritual lessons manifest in Chanukah are found throughout 3700 years of Jewish history. In this class we study a few examples of these lessons.

Lessons Of Chanukah Throughout History

This audio is a recording of a Chanukah gathering that includes teachings, stories and music relating to Chanukah.

Chanukah Fabrengen

This audio is a recording of an informal Chanukah gathering that includes teachings, stories and music relating to Chanukah.

Chanukah Teachings and Stories

Light and darkness were created on the first day of creation. Therefore, throughout Jewish tradition there are many references to the interconnection between light and darkness. In this class we delve into the relationship between them and their connection to the holiday of Chanukah.

Chanukah - Light And Darkness

Chanukah is referred to as the "Holiday of Lights." This class explores light from many different perspectives, including science and Kabbalah.

Mystical Nature Of Light 1

Sitting by the Chanukah lights is considered one of the most conducive times for meditation. This class explores the mystical nature of light and various meditations on the lights of Chanukah.

Mystical Nature Of Light 2

Every month in the Jewish calendar has a host of associations that are the keys to understanding the unique spiritual energy of each month. In this class we explore many of the associations relating to the month of Cheshvan.

The Month of Cheshvan

From Rosh Hashanah through Simchat Torah there are 22 days, the same number of Hebrew letters. This all inclusive cycle is the seed of the year from which everything grows. By understanding the secrets of time we can get the most out of these 22 days. We also explore how to relate to these Holy Days through the five levels of the soul.

1- The Divine Flow Of The Months Of Elul And Tishrei

It is an ancient Jewish tradition to impart meaningful messages by way of parables and stories. The Chassidic movement employs this method extensively. In this class we shed light on very important concepts of the Holidays of Tishrei through engaging and inspiring stories.

2- Understanding The High Holy Days Through Chassidic Stories

The shofar is one of the most anticipated mitzvot of the year. In this class we discuss many different perspectives and intentions to make hearing the shofar on Rosh Hashanah a richer and more of an inspirational experience.

3- Insights And Intentions Of The Shofar

Learn how all the Holy Days of the month of Tishrei are interwoven one in the other. In this class we learn many many different connections between Yom Kippur, Sukkot &amp; Simchat Torah, from the practical to the mystical.

4- Yom Kippur, Sukkot & Simchat Torah

Kabbalah employs models and paradigms in order to help structure and remember information. In this class we will explore two paradigms for understanding the month of Elul in a deeper and more comprehensive manner.

Two Paradigms for the Month of Elul

There are various symbols and imagery for each of the holidays of Tishrei - Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hoshanah Rabbah and Simchat Torah. In this class we explore how these symbolic images, especially of circles and lines tie all the holidays together.

Imagery of the Holidays of Tishrei and their Significance

This class was recorded on the 18th of Elul, the birthday of the Ba'al Shem Tov. We discuss the significance of this day and the Ba'al Shem Tov's explanation of the first verse of the Torah portion of Nitzavim, always read the Shabbat before Rosh Hashanah: "You are standing today, all of you, before God."

The Ba'al Shem Tov and Explanations of Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah is the New Year but the judgment is based on our actions from the previous year. This class explores creation, primordial beginnings, how the end of the Torah connects to the beginning of the Torah and how past and future merge in the present moment of the holidays of Tishrei.

Beginnings and Endings, Past and Future

The holiday of Tu B'Av, seven days from Tisha B'Av, is one of the less known holidays in the Jewish calendar. Yet, in the Mishna it is described as one of the most joyous days of the year. In this class we delve into the historical and mystical aspects of this joyous holiday.

The holiday of Tu B'Av, seven days from Tisha B'Av, is one of the less known holidays in the Jewish calendar. Yet, in the Mishna it is described as one of the most joyous days of the year. In this class we delve into the historical and mystical aspects of this joyous holiday.

Tu B'Av

The fast day of Tisha B'Av, the 9th of Av, is one of the two 24-hour fast days in the Jewish calendar, the other being Yom Kippur. In a sense it is the "low point" of the Jewish year. Despite this, the tradition is that Mashiach is born on Tisha B'Av. Therefore, turning the tragic events of Tisha B'Av into ultimately a day of hope, prayer and anticipation for redemption and rectification.

The fast day of Tisha B'Av, the 9th of Av, is one of the two 24-hour fast days in the Jewish calendar, the other being Yom Kippur. In a sense it is the "low point" of the Jewish year. Despite this, the tradition is that Mashiach is born on Tisha B'Av. Therefore, turning the tragic events of Tisha B'Av into ultimately a day of hope, prayer and anticipation for redemption and rectification.

Preparing spiritually for Tisha B'Av

This class highlights one of the greatest luminaries of the Kabbalah was the Arizal, who lived in Tsfat in the 1500's during the golden age of Kabbalah in that mystical city. His yartziet is the 5th day of Av. On this day thousands visit his gravesite in Tsfat.

This class highlights one of the greatest luminaries of the Kabbalah was the Arizal, who lived in Tsfat in the 1500's during the golden age of Kabbalah in that mystical city. His yartziet is the 5th day of Av. On this day thousands visit his gravesite in Tsfat.

The Arizal's Yertzeit

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