SoulCasts - The Tanya: Recent Episodes

Rabbi Josh Zebberman

Join Rabbi Josh Zebberman for insights and discussions that talk to the soul. We explore how Judaism's ancient wisdom inspires meaningful living in the modern world.

The Tanya was authored over 2 centuries ago aims to relieve the average person from the inner tension between the drive to make smart moral choices vs. mere comfortable ones. Through its spiritual psych analysis, its author strives to empower you to live life intentionally and purposefully. Visit www.SoulCasts.org for more of Rabbi Josh's discussions.

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Bridging the gap between G-d being present and us experiencing Him; Part 5

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Bridging the gap between G-d being present and us experiencing Him; Part 4

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Bridging the gap between G-d being present and us experiencing Him; Part 3

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Bridging the gap between G-d being present and us experiencing Him; Part 2

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Bridging the gap between G-d being present and us experiencing Him; Part 1

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Why true love cannot be articulated.

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Humility: doing for G-d, what He does for us; Part 2

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Humility: doing for G-d, what He does for us; Part 1

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Tzimtzum - Why can't I see G-d? Part 2

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Tzimtzum - Why can't I see G-d? Part 1

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How loving G-d can be liberating.

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Another meditation for love; Part 2

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Another meditation for love; Part 1

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How to kindle love with compassion.

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Another mediation for love.

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A love meditation.

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Balancing reverence with love; Part 2

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Balancing reverence with love; Part 1

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Reverence: finding its treasure; Part 4

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Reverence: finding it's treasure; Part 3

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Reverence: finding its treasure; Part 2

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Reverence: finding it's treasure; Part 1

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The core of a healthy relationship: Respect; Part 5

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The core of a healthy relationship: Respect; Part 4

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The core of a healthy relationship: Respect; Part 3

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The core of a healthy relationship: Respect; Part 2

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The core of a healthy relationship: Respect; Part 1

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The balance between deed and intention; Part 2

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The balance between deed and kavana; Part 1

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The spiritual impact of kavana; Part 2

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The spiritual impact of kavana; Part 1

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Kavana - feeling what you do; Part 2

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Kavana - feeling what you do; Part 1

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The impact of our Mitzvos; part 6

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The impact of our Mitzvos; part 5

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The impact of our Mitzvos; part 4

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The impact of our Mitzvos; part 3

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The impact of our Mitzvos; part 2

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The impact of our Mitzvos; part 1

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Why did G-d create the world? Part 2

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Why did G-d create the world? Part 1

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If I'll never be perfect, then why even try?

Redefining our purpose; part 3

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If I'll never be perfect, then why even try?

Redefining our purpose; part 2

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If I'll never be perfect, then why even try?

Redefining our purpose; part 1

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Where to channel faith, joy, and inspiration.

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How to recharge with faith and joy; part 2

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How to recharge with faith and joy; part 1

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Is hate ever accpetable?

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How joy leads to love.

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If we learn to navigate negative emotions, it can lead to real joy; part 2

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If we learn to navigate negative emotions, it can lead to real joy; part 1

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Don't judge someone just because they sin differently than you.

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Soul-sensitivity and faith; part 3

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Soul-sensitivity and faith; part 2

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Soul-sensitivity and faith; part 1

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Distraction during prayer; seeing challenges as a compliment.

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How to reduce shame and strengthen impulse control; part 3

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How to reduce shame and strengthen impulse control; part 2

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How to reduce shame and strengthen impulse control; part 1

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Jewish guilt; when it's healthy and when it isn't.

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How to be worry-free.

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The need for motivation and where it comes from.

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The power of sin teaches us that if we can die for G-d, we can live for Him.

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The role of a sin; part 2

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The role of a sin; part 1

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The role of Torah study.

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The role of a mitzvah.

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Why is arrogance is idolatry? How G-d finds humility inviting.

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Our perception of independence; the analogy of speech

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G-d is one vs. there is one G-d; How we understand this has the ability to reshape how we think of the world.

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Can you be soul-conscious even when your soul's identity isn't threatended?

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The soul's relationship with G-d, much like a parent/child dynamic, is super-rational.

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The dormant love within results from our inherent ability to be open to it.

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Switching gears to a new approach to experiencing passion.

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You're never too far gone.

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How a relationship with G-d is very close.

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Inspiration vs. Appreciation

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Expanding our comfort zone

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Self-control is attainable by everyone.

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Self control, with the help of G-d.

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The in-betweener.

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The out-of-control person.

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The perfect person.

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Does your mind justify your feelings or guide them?

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Soul cleansing.

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How tied down are you? How do we free our selves?

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The fine line between good and bad.

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Shifting the focus to what is said to who said it.

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Relationships; What you do vs. how you feel.

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The soul's behavior and its ability to be authentic.

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Understanding vs. knowing - the key to relationships.

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The Tanya - Lesson 5 - Ch2a

Know where you come from.

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The Tanya - lesson 4 - Ch2a

Your better half.

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The Tanya - Lesson 3 - Ch1b

What is a soul?

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Tanya, chapter 1a

Finding a healthy balance between being self-critical and content.

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What is the Tanya?

Can you have a relationship with a G-d that you can't see?

The Tanya is a soul map that shows how a meaningful relationship can be deeply experienced.