The Fear Fix Solution – Shevat 5781
The Fear Fix: solutions for every child's moments of worry, panic and fear. Sarah Chana Radcliffe demonstrates tapping, a simple technique designed to deal with anxiety and fear
Celebrating Pleasure – Tu B’Shvat: a Mystical Interpretation – Shevat 5781
About 500 years ago, the Kabbalists revealed the deeper meaning of Tu B'Shvat. They taught that Tu B'Shvat is an opportune time for rectifying the transgression of Adam and Eve. Amazingly, just through the simple act of eating fruit during the Tu B'Shvat festive dinner, we are able to contribute to this cosmic repair ("tikkun").
Shevat and the Democratization of Righteousness – Shvat 5781
According to Kabbalah, every month in the Hebrew calendar was created by means of one of the letters of the alef-bet. Here, we delve into the mysteries of the letter tzadik, which is the source of the month of Shevat.
The Month of Shevat: Filling the Bucket – Shvat 5781
The astral sign (mazal) of Shvat (or Shevat), the fifth month of the Hebrew year, is the bucket, corresponding to the sign of Aquarius. A bucket is just an ordinary container made to hold water, but in Judaism water has enormous spiritual symbolism. Along with earth, air and fire, it is one of "the four elements." Let us look at them one by one.
The Zodiac of Tevet – Teves 5781
Learn the mystical dimension of the Jewish month embedded in its Hebrew name, mazal, tribe, attribute and more. The Hebrew zodiac for Tevet is ‘gedi’ (goat) aka Capricorn.
With Rabbi Aaron L Raskin
Maimonides: The Rambam – Teves 5781
The Rambam's yahrzeit is 20 Teves.
The most renowned of the Jewish medieval scholars, Maimonides indelibly changed the face of Judaism. Read about his scholarship and achievements, and the modern-day global campaign to incorporate his teachings into every Jew’s daily study schedule.
The Meaning of the Fast of the 10th of Teves – Teves 5781
In this article from Inner.org, the meaning of the tenth of Tevet in light of our role as G-d’s emissaries to the nations of the world is explored
How Do I Deal with Burn Out – Teves 5781
Hear Rabbi YY Jacobson's take on how to deal with burn-out...
The Month of Kislev according to Sefer Yetzirah – Kislev 5781
Kislev is the month of Chanukah, the only holiday in the Jewish calendar which spans, and hence connects, two months. Chanukah begins on the 25th day of the month of Kislev and concludes in the month of Tevet (either on the 2nd or 3rd, depending on the number of days in Kislev)...
The Third Month: Being Beautiful – Kislev 5781
The energy of this new Hebrew month of Kislev, the third of the winter months, is the power of harmony. The number three is associated with Tiferet, the third of the seven emotional sefirot, reflected in our seven emotional faculties