Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World: Recent Episodes
David Sacks
Hi, I’m David Sacks, and WELCOME to my podcast! I write and produce for TV including shows like "The Simpsons". I went to Harvard. I’ve even won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe award. I love making cool TV shows, but I also have another side where I love exploring the fantastically, mysterious, beauty of creation, and seeing it through the lens of spirituality, quantum physics, psychology, storytelling and art. I give these talks to share all the amazing things I’ve learned along the way. I post a new talk every Sunday.
What is your relationship with the mastery of life?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Connecting To The Deepest Part of Yourself
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Don't Worry! G-d Is In Control!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Divine Physics of Hope
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So, What's the Deal With Human Beings?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Does Freedom Mean to You?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's Get Ready for Shabbat - Tazria!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When Above and Below Become One
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Do We Fix Our Souls Today without Offerings in the Holy Temple?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"No one, no matter how successful, outgrows the need for validation." - Dr. Leonard Sacks
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You're Connected Even When You're Not Connected
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Treasury of Unearned Gifts
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mishkahn in the Desert
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Did God Create the World?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Hiddenness of the hiddenness
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is It Real if I Can't See It?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Splitting The Sea Every Day
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A parable about a King, a Prince, and a Crafty Servant
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why does Pharaoh have to be so stubborn?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do You Feel Misunderstood?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 8th and Highest Day of Chanukah!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If we can't define it, how do we know what it is?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Closeness of The Light
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Surprising things about the surprising things in life
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DNA, You and The Universe (3 minutes)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can I serve a G-d who seems to contradict Himself?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Does Compassion Mean Today?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Connecting Heaven and Earth
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can I change and still be me?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What I'm Looking for When I'm Looking for God
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What does it mean to pray at the grave of a Tzadik?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elul is the month to reclaim our captured sincerity
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Seeing Things for the First Time
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bringing the Dead Back to Life
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spiritual tools for getting taken seriously
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The year takes a happy turn!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Seeing Yourself in Everyone
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Giants and Twins! And what to do about them!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Practical Tools for revealing the oneness between us
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A revolution in consciousness is coming. Are you ready?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The divine structure of the Jewish calendar
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
God makes circles, man makes squares
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new look at entering the land of Israel
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do you know what story you're in the middle of?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How the light shines through you and how you can shine it!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Divine Communication even amidst the silence
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We also learn about levels of light and the creation of light itself
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Only You Know How to Get Out
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two words to keep asking ourselves, "Therefore, what?" Listen to this talk and it will all make sense.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why don't we count to the 50th day?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's all about UNITY, folks! But how do we do it????
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A refresher course in clarity
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What is the connection between whisky and waiting for Moshiach?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There is Life and Blessing coming down from heaven into you at all times. Now what?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Even your mistakes are coming from the deepest place
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Explaining the holiness of Rabbis
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 6 constant mitzvahs I can do just by thinking!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All of history and all of life is going up and up and up and up
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The holiness of eating chamatz after Pesach!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Creating Worlds Through Speech
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The matzah experience. And what are the animal sacrifices about anyway??
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everything Comes Together (in time and space)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ki Tisa 2023 - How the Mishkahn fixes the Golden Calf
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From the "Not Knowing" of Purim to the "Not Knowing" of this Shabbos
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You Fix Yourself You Fix the World!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A far reaching exploration of the outside and the inside in our lives and this world, as well a discussion of how we approach power imbalances in our everyday relationships.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
G-d is guiding us in hiddenness
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Intersection between Torah and Creation
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What does the splitting of the Red Sea have to do with a fruit tree? Only EVERYTHING!!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Practical Tools for Seeing The Miracles in Your Life
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Psychology of Miracles
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hope, faith and patience are the greatest attributes! But sometimes what I think is patience on a deeper level is emotional paralysis. How can I tell the difference? Listen to the week's talk to start!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Understanding the precision amidst the chaos
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why did Hashem tell Moshe to take off his shoes by the burning bush?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You're accomplishing more than you know!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to avoid conflicts by giving each other the benefit of the doubt
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tips for surviving in today's exile
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What are tears and why are they so powerful?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Life is like a dream. So says the great Ishbitzer Rebbe. And just like dreams need an interpretation so does life!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Hanukah is the most personal holiday.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A deep dive into the understanding why the world is broken, the shattering of the vessels at the beginning of creation, and what we can do about it.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What keeps you Jewish: Anti-semitism or desire?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why is life so scary? And how do I deal with all the unknown? Here is a helpful overview!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy Endings and the Nature of Time
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Helpful tools for unifying the mind and the heart, plus an amazing analysis of Esav, one of the most tragic figures in the Torah
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Helpful tools for unifying the mind and the heart, plus an amazing analysis of Esav, one of the most tragic figures in the Torah
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A deep discussion about soul mates...
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A deep look into the never ending opportunities that are always in front of us.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What does it mean to be a human? In this talk, we track our development from Adam to Noah to Abraham!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Looking at exile -- from G-d's point of view
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An amazing parable about the lion, the donkey and the fox! Alongside, deep explanations of the first letter of the Torah!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Here are some holy things to think about while shaking the lulav and dwelling in the Succah!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The climactic end of the Torah is so AMAZING! Here's a look into it and some Succos teachings too!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Now that I'm forgiven... what am I supposed to do with my forgiveness?? The adventure continues as Yom Kippur now becomes Succos. More deep teachings and ways we can use them!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Forgiveness is real. And yet so many of us are incapable of accepting it. Listen to talk. It's filled with living Torah.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amazing, deep thoughts about the days we are in RIGHT NOW leading up to Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year, and how to make the most of them!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy New Year!! Here are some special teachings to get you inspired for the big day!!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A lesson in miracles along with some great stories from my trip to the gravesites of our holiest teachers in Hungary and Poland.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The New Year is around the corner and right now we are about to give birth to it! What does that mean? And how can I make sure the year ahead will be the best it can be? Listen to the talk and find out! Happy New Year!!
Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's nice to be able to make a good choice. But what is the secret to making the RIGHT choice? In this week's talk, we discuss just that!
Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do you want to TOTALLY transform your relationship with God? Then talk to God like you would your best friend. This week we learn the all important difference between praying and talking!
Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Here's a quick but Powerful one! Only 3 minutes long!
Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's a path that we're following that is SO deep within us that sometimes it leads us to places that we don't even know we are choosing to go in. More on this wonderous process in this week's talk!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How it can save you and make you rich!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Practical tools for knocking down the walls that separate us from each other, from our truest selves, and from the time of peace that is destined to fill creation.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How do you keep your blessings flowing? The answer is through Peace. Our Sages teach that Peace is the greatest vessel to hold onto blessings. In this week's talk, we learn how this works and how we can bring down more and more blessing into our lives and into this world.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's so easy to get lost in the details. Every once in a while we need a refresher course and an overview. Well, it is it!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Learn this secret and you might think twice about the world!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Can Truth and Peace co-exist? How do we balance the two in a society that's become increasingly polarized and argumentative? Here is a guide to maintaining beauty and integrity in a world that desperately needs both more than ever.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Life is one big journey! And all of us are in the middle of it! How do we get through it without losing our way? Listen to this week's talk!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The key to second chances, a deep look into the Menorah, and how to approach the change in the spiritual energy ahead.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
One of the things that gets in the way of our closeness with God is the sense that there are certain things in our life that should have happened already. That lack of closure makes us wonder whether God is close to us, and to wonder if He is even on our side. In this week's talk, we discuss that most human feeling and share some stories from my recent trip to Israel. Best, David
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A great story from the streets of Tel Aviv that happened to me last night! Plus words of oneness to get ready to receive the Torah this Saturday night!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What is the most Utopian System for an economy? We've all heard of Capitalism, and Socialism, and Communism, but what kind of system would G-d create? The answer is in this week's talk!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We are living in a cult of celebrity. The question is, why? In this talk, I explain how this trend is actually a reflection of the needs of our souls.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ego vs. Self-Esteem. What's the difference? And how can I stay on the winning side?
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We are climbing to Mount Sinai. Here's how.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Do you ever wonder why so many intellectual people don't believe in God? Having graduated from Harvard, I often wondered about this. Here are some thoughts on the subject.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Here is some great advice that you can use in your life today!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We create worlds through speech. Here are some words that used properly can free us. Happy Passover!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I used to tell my children, "Do you know who loves you even more than I do? God does!" And then I'd say, "And I love you SO much! So imagine how much God loves you!" This is the reality of our lives, but we have so many knots in our hearts getting in the way. This talk is the beginning of untangling all those knots and discovering the love that's there 24/7
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
One of the secrets of the world is that it is a song. And so are you! Find out what this means, and how it affects our lives in this week's talk!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
You've got to hear this story. One of the best ever!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Joy of Purim sets us back on course! Discover how in 3 minutes! Happy Purim!!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A super practical guide to becoming your best self. Start with what you love doing best...
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What are song lines? Learn about this fascinating practice of the Aborigines of Australia and what that teaches us about our travels through life. Hint: Each of us are musical notes in the symphony of reality!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I know how to fix a broken chair, but how do I fix my soul? Maybe I stop doing something wrong, but what about all the love I put into doing that wrong thing to begin with? How do I uplift that? These topic and much more in this week's talk!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The deepest relationship with can have with G-d is as lovers. When God gave us the Torah at Mount Sinai it says He kissed us with the kisses of His mouth. There are so many preconceptions that we have to undo to get to this place. In this week's talk, we show how to begin to stretch our minds and consciousness to get to this most holy place, that with G-d's help, leads straight to the great redemption.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's one thing to see... but do you feel seen? What does it mean to be in a conscious relationship with G-d? By delving into a fascinating case in the Talmud we explore how to build that most precious relationship. Have a Great Week!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
So many people are looking for their soulmates! Here's 6 minutes of advice! I hope it helps!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The essence of life is continual growth. There are a million ways to keep growing, which means there are a million obstacles that will try to get us to stop. In this week's talk, we go into ways to stay on track so that we don't end up as imitations of the people that we once were.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
There is always hope and you are never alone. Learn how to activate these life saving teachings by putting the letter vav in your heart.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Torah is NOT a book! It's the fabric of the universe itself. Learn more and how we can use it to fix our present and past lives in this week's talk.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
So many practical tools for day to day living can be found in this talk, ranging from how to acquire faith, to creating a relationship with G-d, to what it means to eat from the Tree of Life. I hope you like it!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The very first word of the Torah contains an explanation of how G-d made the world, where it's going, and how we can reveal it's perfection. Listen and see what we mean when we say that the Torah is the infinite compressed into the finite.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Final resting place of all the energies of creation is you. Trace the source of light and healing all the way back to the beginning of creation and learn how to heal your demons.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Moshe and his holy wife Tzipora fixing Adam and Eve, The Tree of Life vs. The return of the Snake, the fire above balancing the fire below -- a stampede of new teachings on the launch of the Redemption. Don't miss this one!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
An exploration of how each of us is a miniature of the universe, and how when we come together as individuals, and as loving community members, we unify the higher worlds.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Everyone wants to be forgiven. And yet, when we are we forgiven, we often can't accept it. Why? What stops us from accepting that forgiveness? Often, it's because we can't forgive ourselves. In this week's talk, we discuss ways to allow ourselves to accept forgiveness. We also look into Kabalistic anatomy, and end the talk with a guided meditation. Have a Great Week, David
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We've never had more, and yet for so many of us happiness still eludes us. Why? In this week's talk, we look into the messages that our consumeristic society is sending us, and how to combat them. Have a Great Week! David
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Latkes are holy? Come on! You can't be serious! What about Jelly Donuts on Hanukah? Also, holy! Really?? Yes!! In this short talk (18 minutes) you will hear the connection between the manna that fell from heaven and the tradition of eating fried food on Chanukah.Happy Chanukah!!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A deep look into our internal struggles and how JOY is the key to victory
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The world is overflowing with Divine energy. How can I make it flow through me? Listen to this week's talk and found out!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
One of the most perplexing stories in the Torah is how Jacob receives the blessing over his brother Esau. In this talk, we explore the depths of what it means to stand for Truth is a world that is still incomplete, and even deeper what it means to be a soul in a physical world.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The World of the Unseenby David Sacks “For the scientist who has lived by his faith in the power of reason, the story ends like a bad dream. He has scaled the mountains of ignorance, he is about to conquer the highest peak; as he pulls himself over the final rock, he is greeted by a band of theologians who have been sitting there for centuries.” — Robert Jastrow Professor of Geophysics at Columbia University and Director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies Do you believe all that exists can be seen with your eyes?Or are there realms that exist, some dwarfing even our own, that remain completely hidden?Up until recently, if you attested to the unseen, you were called a believer. For good reason. The unseen was the ballroom where mystics gathered. Then slowly but surely, scientists started crashing the party. When Louis Pasteur discovered that the microbes in unpasteurized milk were causing illness, the villagers laughed at him. How can germs be there if you can’t see them? But Pasteur was right, and they were wrong. Countless lives were saved, and microbiology was born. Today, physicists, astronomers, and mathematicians, all understand that there are entire dimensions beyond our own that exist that can’t be seen.I don’t know if they’ve given them names yet. But I wonder if one day, they’ll realize it’s heaven.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
If a person can actually enter the exalted palace of the moment, there's nothing that they don't have. But how do we get there? In this week's talk, we take a deep dive into the verse, "And Abraham was sitting at the opening of the tent" for inspiration and a blueprint for arriving. Have a Great Week, David.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How do blessings work? And how do I give them? And how does all of this connect to Abraham? All this and a surprise miracle that happened to me right after giving the talk! Have a Great Week! David
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Pleasure has a physical component, but there's so much more to it than that. In this week's talk, we study the most pleasure addicted generation ever, and trace their evolution through multiple life-times. Lots of cool lessons here including learning how to speak in someone else's language, new ways to understand the flood, and how to breakthrough our emotional disconnects with G-d.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We start with a story from the Talmud about a gemstone and a sea monster that guards it! What does it all mean? We then discuss the issue of “closure” in the Torah, and in life, and in the universe! Check this one out! It’s filled with amazing ideas! Have a great week, David
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This is the Time of Our Happiness. It's a special moment of integration between my body and soul, heaven and earth, the peoples of world, and wisdom itself. Why now? And what special opportunities are available for me to grow? Listen to this week's talk, "Hearing The Voice of My Soul Again" and find out! All the Best, David
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This is the time of JOY. Find out why in this talk! Have a great week! David
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The cosmic reverberations of Love and the central role love plays in the purification our souls experience on Yom Kippur
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
These ten days are so awesome they are literally beyond time and space.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When you understand that the One who is judging us is the One who loves us the most... everything changes.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lots of teachings and stories to get us ready for the big days ahead! Have a great week! David
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Elul is intimacy. I am my beloved's and my beloved's is mine. Then all of the sudden the One we are closest to becomes the King and decrees judgements on our lives. How am I to make sense of how my relationship with the Divine suddenly changes? In this talk, we try to make sense of this most essential time in our lives. Have a Great Week! David
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Does the Heart control the Mind, or does the Mind control the Heart?? How does it all work? In this week's talk, we learn the fascinating dynamic that's exists between these two essential aspects of ourselves, and practical tools on how we can get them to work together! Have a Great Week, David
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Here is the Adam and Eve story in 7 minutes and how it affects us today! Lots of people talk about the Tree of Knowledge, but what about The Tree of Life? What was that all about? And how can we still eat from it today?
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What is the greatest distance in the world? Is it between the mind and the heart. Or the body and the soul? Or maybe it's between this world and the next? All of them are interconnected. And the secret to bridging the gaps between all of them is an open heart. In this week's talk we discuss strategies for opening our hearts.
Have a Great Week,
David
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What is Holy Embarrassment? And how is it the secret to achieving balance with the Divine? And getting all of your sins forgiven? Listen to this week's talk as we take a deep dive into Moshe's epic question, "What does Hashem want from you?" Have a Great Week, David
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this week's talk we go on a journey from the Garden of Eden to what makes Yom Kippur holy to bringing Mashiach. An amazing look at the giving, receiving and engraving of the Torah.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Before there was darkness there was light. And that light permeates this world from the bottom to the top. The darkness we see is just an overcoat masking the true reality. The month of Av is the ultimate example of this. Listen and see what is really going on amidst the struggles and take heart in the good news ahead.
Have a Great Week,
David
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Torah predates the world, and yet it's ever fresh. How do you go about balancing the two? In this week's talk, we talk about creating closeness with the Divine, using the lives of Issac, Pinchas, and the sons of Aaron to weave a story that stretches from birth to our journey to the next world and beyond. Lots and lots to think about in this one! That's a promise! Have a Great Week, David
If all of us are holy, then do we decide what the truth is, or is there an ultimate truth that exists whether we acknowledge it, or not? And if there is a bigger truth, how do I communicate it without creating arguments? We discuss these topics in this week's talk, and more. Have a great week! David
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When and how did death enter into the world? And what does the spiritual purification from death teach us about who we are, and what lays beyond? Lots of cool stuff in this week's talk. Have a great week!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How long is life? One moment, after one moment at a time. Each moment has never been, and will never be again. In this week's talk, we talk about who Balaam could have been, and what we can do stay new always.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Whether we fully grasp it or not, our most important relationship in life is with God. But can you have a meaningful relationship with anyone (much less God) when so many trust issues exist? In this week's talk, we dig deep to reimagine the flow of time, and how to take the first steps in addressing the emotional wounds we've experienced along the way.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How can two opposite things be true at the same time? That's only a problem if you limit yourself to the rules of this dimension. But once we incorporate additional dimensions into our thinking, suddenly equations change. On the one hand, we are 100 percent responsible for our actions and the world we live in. And yet, everything is in the hands of heaven. How? Listen to this week's talk and find out. Have a Great Week! David
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
For most of us, life is a series of goals. Only when we achieve them do we feel like we've justified our existence. But what if we don't? Is our worth really determined by our ability to get that job, or marry that person? In the week's talk, we look at the JOURNEY of life itself as being the true DESTINATION, and how we can reorient ourselves to appreciate that we are far more than the goals we set for ourselves. Take a listen, and have a great week!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We count the days UNTIL we receive the Torah, but NOT the day we ACTUALLY receive it. Why, oh, why?? And while we are at it, why do we count the Jewish people but NOT the tribe of Levi? This and deeper explorations of how the Torah guides us through unknowable aspects of life in today's talk. Join us for an invigorating mind/soul stretch!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
God blesses us with a special power to get through hard times. Learn what it is, and how to access it in this week's talk. Have a great week!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
People think that belief means "guessing." But belief is so much more than guessing. Reb Shlomo puts it this way: "Belief is knowing -- but on a soul level." That's so deep. In this week's talk, we discuss the differences between faith and trust and what that means for us in our daily lives. Have a great week!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Have you ever dreamed about a project, but you never saw it come into being? This is the story about I dream I had to do something twenty five years ago that never happened. But then something mysterious and wonderful did. This is the story. There's hope for all of us.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
If G-d is good, then what is the purpose of suffering? In this talk, we track the journey of the soul from this world to the highest places in heaven. We'll come to learn amazing foundations and tools for helping us through life's greatest challenges.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The perfected version of you already exists. Not only that, but we're taught that we can draw down that light into ourselves during these days. How do we do it? Have a listen. Lots of super cool ideas to think about on this episode.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Even Newness has to be Renewed!! Amazing gematrias about creation and how right now is the time to transform our lives and awaken the Infinite Possibilities that we are literally swimming in!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We get frustrated because all we see are the pieces. We never seem to see the whole. In this week's talk we talk about how everything comes together in our lives, and in the world at large. Take this healing journey.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A new understanding of the sin of the Golden Calf. Why were we held responsible for the wrongdoing of so small a group? And what does all this have to do with Chicken Soup?! Listen and find out!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
God is always here. The greatest proof of that is that WE are here. If God weren't here, we wouldn't be here. This is because God is keeping us alive and the world going every second -- even when we can't see Him or sense His presence. The greatest skill a person can develop is to see God in His hiddeness. In this week's talk, we talk about how to take those first steps.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Mitzvahs of Purim cleanse the heart. This Will Change Your Purim!!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Holy Reb Nachman teaches that we have to be experts in running and experts in returning. This means that we have to know how to stay connected to God during the high times and even more so during the low times. But how? In this week's talk we take an x-ray of the heart and look at ways to do it. Have a great week!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Everyone's place in Heaven is custom-made out of THE JOY that you gave God with all the good things that you did in your life time!! WOW!!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Did you know that you can live your life in such a way that even after you die, the ideals you most cherish have a life-force to them that continues to impact the world? Here is a true life story of a funeral I attended this week and big lesson learned that shows how this all works. Also, how to take a shower in Torah way!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Our hearts are so deep, that we can never really fully understand who we are -- or what we will do. Both for the good and the bad. How can we make sure that if a test presents itself that we will be up for the challenge? We answer that question and much more in this week's talk.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The road to success is never a straight line - it takes twists and turns, goes up and down, and keeps us in suspense for a great part of it. In this week's talk, we give pro-tips on how to navigate it like the winner you are.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Did you know the conversation between God and Moshe at the Burning Bush, where Moshe gets his instructions to lead the Jews out of Egyptian slavery LASTED SEVEN DAYS?? Seven days where Moshe refused the mission. Why?? What was Moshe trying to accomplish? Did he succeed? And what practical lessons can we learn from this amazing chapter in human history?
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
You get to choose the world you live in. This is one of the most important truths of being alive -- and yet so few people realize they have this awesome power. In this week's talk, we learn how it all works and how to shape your life into an awesome adventure.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Do you even know how to forgive yourself? Listen to this talk and take the first step forward.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We're living in a cult of celebrity where people think you need a big following to change the world. But it isn't true. From ancient days until the present everything can turn on one hello.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Holy Friends, everything is a miracle. This is the truth. Everything. Nothing has to be what it is. You are not stuck. Nature? It's all miracles. Every sunrise and sunset. Do you know why you don't see it? Because nature is just a miracle that you're bored with! Listen to this talk and realize that you're never alone, wherever you go, whatever you do. Be the light. Happy Chanukah.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Chanukah is the FIXING OF THE EYES. It's goes even further than that. The Zohar is teaching us that it's Fixing the eating from the Tree of Knowledge. How? By giving us the deepest sense of clarity. As an extra bonus, this talk also includes the secret to happiness. G-d is good!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Darkness is all around us. But behind it and within it is the greatest light. Here are teachings about secrets (and how to become one), Hanukah, and getting across the chasm to the palace.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Igbo people trace their heritage back to the Lost Tribes of Israel. Thanks to Gedaliah Gurfein I had the privilege of speaking with them today. I even learned a little Igbo in preparation. "Afam Bu" means My name is, and "Afloom G'naya" is Igbo for I love you. Thank you Hashem for giving me this chance.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Why did God make Abraham go through the binding of Isaac if He was just going to call it off in the middle? In this week's talk, we talk about the pros and cons of achieving closure in our lives. And how not seeing a project completed can be the highest and holiest.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
ARE YOU READYY??? All of life is a combination of Kaleidoscopes and Gyroscopes! If you want to know what that means, and how it touches on the deepest aspect of our existence, namely: "What G-d wants from you THIS second" ... then this talk is for you!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Here's the story. Thank G-d I survived it. The soul cleansing power of suffering.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lots of people talk about "The ANGRY G-D OF THE OLD TESTAMENT" But why? Let's learn about the flood from the Torah's point of view, and understand why a loving G-d would restart the world and and begin again.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We're back!!! The Torah begins anew and we with it!!! Join us for a new look at creation and our fantastic journey through it!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Every year the letters of the Torah fly higher and higher as our understanding goes deeper and deeper.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The interplay of love, awe and fear and how it flows with the rhythm of the holidays is the subject of this 16 minute talk. Learn what's special about these days of Succos and how we can make the most of them!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's coming!!! The greatest holiest day of the year!!!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Holy Aish Kodesh, the Rebbe of the Warsaw Ghetto, teaches that since Rosh Hashana is the day we ate from the Tree of Knowledge, it's also the day that we have to fix it. Everything boils down to this question: Is my body an extension of my soul? Or... is my body something different, something that covers my soul? The way we answer this question reverberates in all the worlds. Join me on an incredible journey in Torah learning and self-discovery. Happy New Year!!! Your Friend, David
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Amazing stories this week from World War Two, and the miraculous journey Jews made from war torn Poland to Shanghai, China. We also look deeply into the mitzvah of bringing your first fruits to the Holy Temple, and why that mitzvah was worth creating the entire world for. Have a Great Week!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Stopping a harmful behavior is one thing. But what do we do when the desire to return to that behavior continues to burn in our hearts? In this week's talk, we discuss how we wage war on our negative inclinations and useful strategies on how to transform and uplift our deepest desires.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We all stand on the precipice of a new world, one that Hashem is looking to create with us. In this week's talk, we discuss ways to bring about a wonderful new year loaded with revealed blessings for the good!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This talk is filled with SECRETS free to all who listen!!!!!! The power of joy and the way to attain it!!! Lots of Love, Your Friend, David
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
One the most misunderstood things about religion is "fear of G-d". Part of the problem is that this is a HORRIBLE English translation of an exalted spiritual concept called "Yirah" in Hebrew. In this week's talk, we discuss one of most foundational tenets of Torah and how LOVE plays a huge role in this unbelievably beautiful tapestry. Have a great week!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends, We are out of the Three Weeks and into the finishing of the year. In this week's talk, we discuss the special POSITIVE energy and spiritual opportunities of the month Av. Yes, there is tremendous good in this month! Have a great week! David
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Imagine I'm a great baseball player and I go up to someone who is playing football, and I laugh at him and say, "You have no idea how to play baseball! I'm so much better than you!" Who is the fool? I am! Here he is playing football -- and all I can think is that he is playing baseball incorrectly! Each of us has a completely different mission in this world. Yours is different from mine, and mine is different from yours. The problems start when we look at each other and think we are playing the same game. This is where all the judgements, jealousies and disconnects begin. There is a competition going on -- but it is between you and your own potential. Be supportive of everyone around you. Their victory is your victory. Their joy is your joy. Their blessings are coming straight from Hashem. All of ours are. When we make room for each other, we complete ourselves.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
To be created in G-d's image means to be a giver. How do we go from being receivers to becoming givers? By giving! In this week's talk, we discuss why G-d created the world, and go back again to the Garden of Eden to uncover new insights into the human condition.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
So many people think that when we ate from the Tree of Knowledge, God punished us with death. But did you know that we ourselves created death? In this week's talk, we go back to the Garden of Eden to explore exactly what happened. It changes the narrative from viewing God as a threatening "tyrant" to an understanding God that loves us the most.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Going beyond the intellect with all it's limitations and reaching out and tasting the Torah with our hearts, but how does this process work?
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What's the difference between a Rabbi and a Rebbe? A Rabbi teaches you something you don't know. A Rebbe puts you in touch with the deepest part of yourself. I learned this teaching from Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. In this week's talk, we lay out a series of teachings not so much to inform, but to show us how we can create an atmosphere in our lives and in our homes that will put us in touch with the deepest parts of ourselves and each other.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Imagine wearing a raincoat in the shower. You wonder why you're not getting wet -- and you're not even aware that you're wearing a raincoat. There are certain blockages that are standing in our way with our relationship with God, and our lives in this world. In this week's talk, we explore how to battle against the negative forces that try to undermine us in our quest for happiness and success.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Gratitude is one of the biggest keys to happiness! But like everything else in life, gratitude is an art form that needs to be nourished and learned. In this week's talk, we discuss, how to REMAIN grateful for the gifts that we ALREADY have. Because most of life dwells right there. Enjoy!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Receiving the Torah and Living the Torah are two different things. In this week's talk, we teach how to LIVE it!! All the information in the world will only get you so far if you don't know how to apply it. Learn how not just to sing the song, but how to become the song itself!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Everything is infinite. Every moment is a miracle. In this talk, we track the light of heaven from highest place to its coming down on Mt. Sinai with the giving of the Torah. And we discuss the greatness of pop art and how it gives us a greater appreciation of the ordinary.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How was the Garden of Eden created? Or even deeper, what was the Garden of Eden created out of? Drawing on the Torah of the Magid of Mezrich we learn the awesome connection between the sweet smells of accepting the Torah at Mount Sinai and the creation of the world.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What is the minimum amount of suffering a person can experience that can be still be called suffering? And what is the point of suffering anyway? And why are there two sections of curses in the Torah?? In this special midweek podcast, we learn some wonderful things!!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Is there a way to access perfection and bring it in to the world right now? The Torah says, yes! It's called Shabbos, Shabbat, Sabbath, and in this week's talk we talk about how we can all channel the soul of creation! Good Shabbos! Good Shabbos!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The quaretine isn't over, and yet in certain circles, the nostalgia for it has already begun. This makes sense since for many of us this has been a time of reflection and personal growth. Is all that about to end, too? How do we preserve the best parts of this? In this week's talk, we explore strategies for how to deal with it all.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Love is so powerful!! How do we use it in the highest, deepest, most beautiful way? In this week's talk, we discuss the concept of lifting up fallen love, and how to transform desire into closeness.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Are you your body, or your soul? And once you figure that out, how do you maintain ownership of your true self? In this week's talk, we give practical advice on how to sort through these essential questions of self so that we can stay the true us.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
If matzah is so great, why don't we eat it all year? And if bread is so bad why do we eat it at all? In this week's talk we talk about the creation of human beings and how imagination is the key to our realization -- and how delusion is just one step away.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Now we are free. But free to do what? In this week's talk, we discuss the Love / Freedom connection. How true freedom requires a plan, and the realization of that plan needs the exalted dimension of Oneness. If that doesn't make complete sense yet -- it will if you take a listen.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
From Zombies in Modern Movies to What to think about while eating Matzah, this week's talk has lots of ideas to think about! Especially, a deep discussion about what Freedom is and isn't and how we can get the most out of freedom's end goal: being in a loving relationship with One who loves us the most.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The epic journey of mankind from creation to the resuscitation of the dead! This week's talk gives you the big story of where we began to where we are going!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
One of the most difficult things to understand in the Torah is the order of animal sacrifices. In this week's talk (a short one only 17 minutes) I look into the psychology of animal sacrifice and how giving up something can actually bring us closer together.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Practical Advice for Living with the Quarantine. In this week's talk, we talk about breaking habits, the truth about nature, and arrive at a working definition of what we really mean by the word "faith". Plus questions and answers from around the world.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A spiritual understanding of the virus. And a working definition of love.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Stop playing Double or Nothing with your self-worth! How many of us wager our self-esteem every day over worthless matters? In this week's talk, we go deep and take an objective look at what this world really looks like and our essential role in it.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Here is an interview I did with the Podcast "G-d and Other Delicacies" with host Nicholas D'Agosto
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How can you tell if you got the Torah at Mt. Sinai? The Baal Shem Tov reveals this amazing test. Plus some crazy stories from my trip to Buenos Aires.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Miracles fall into two categories: hidden and revealed. In this week's talk, we discuss the difference between the two, and how they actually are surprisingly similar. Miracles also play a key role in understanding how God manages the timing of events in our lives. Listen to this week's talk to get a deeper sense of why sometimes things go fast or slow for us and the world.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Torah is Black Fire on White Fire. What does that mean, exactly? And how can we use it to unlock the mysteries of creation? Wow! In the week's talk, there is lots and lots to discuss. We also explore a treasure in this world from beyond -- the four pronged letter shin.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How do you keep a dream alive? How do you come back again and again even after your spirit is broken? Or, better put, how do you not get broken to begin with? In this week's talk, we create a program for continuous progress in the face of the harshness that sometimes life brings.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Why is the Book of Exodus called the Book of Names in the original Hebrew? How does that deepen our understanding of the events that take place and what lessons does it teach us about our own lives? Also, a super cool new gematria contained in this week's talk!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Getting rid of worry, expanded consciousness, forgiveness -- all require this step! In this week's talk, we learn how far a person can go if they internalize not just the existence of G-d, but the GOODNESS of G-d as well.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What happens when our high expectations clash with our mistake prone humanity? In this week's talk, we talk about strategies for emotional integration and coherence.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Transcendence is Built into the System. 21 minutes.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
You are never alone. Even in the darkest of times. In this week's talk, we look at how G-d finds ways to reach out to us even when we feel like He's not there.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Latkes are holy? Come on! You can't be serious! What about Jelly Donuts on Hanukah? Also, holy! Really?? Yes!! In this short talk (18 minutes) you will hear the connection between the manna that fell from heaven and the tradition of eating fried food on Chanukah.Happy Chanukah!!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How do you react when you come face to face with your own imperfection? Do you run? Do you take drugs? How you answer this question will shine a big light on the life you are leading now, and will continue to lead going forward. In this week's talk, we deal with our fallibility and how to deal with it.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Managing Expectations. It's one of the most important things in life. It's the gateway to happiness and humility in the deepest way. In this week's talk, we learn how to use this most precious tool.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Listen to this talk. It has an overview of life, creation, a discussion how G-d hides himself in science, psychology, an overview of the sun and moon, and the our battle against perfectionism. Tweet me @DavidSacks9
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jacob vs. Esau: The epic battle between brothers, between civilizations, and between approaches to life. In this week's talk, we look at the moment of Jacobs birth and what holding onto Esau's heel means on the deepest levels.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sometimes I'm flying, sometimes I'm not. I can be shy, friendly, neither, both, good, bad, what is going on with me? The same that is going on with everyone. In this weeks talk, we look at all the different people we are and how to manage it.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The ABCs of Belief. In this weeks talk, we explore whether the universe is really random and what that means regarding ultimate truth, and G-d's goodness.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The first person had to persuaded to enter the Garden of Eden. This talk includes an overview of Monsters in Medieval Maps and what that tells us about how we relate to the unknown. Plus, an exploration of the exact moment the snake bit us.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Torah teaches that Adam was approximately 150 feet tall! What does that mean? And how does that relate to all of us today? We also discuss why Hashem created the world in the first Parsha only to destroy it in the next.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How do we stay renewed? Stories from the holidays and new ideas on the beginning and end of the Torah!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Expectations are everything! That's why it's so important to understand what this world is. This means being in synch with the core rhythm of life. In this week's talk, we discuss ways to stay connected to what is most real.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
An Audio Travelogue! Adventures from the Ukraine spending the last Shabbos of the year with the Baal Shem Tov and then Rosh Hashanah with Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. This was my first time to both, and here are some stories!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We're in this forever. Let's take three steps back and get the big picture. It's all about relationships. In this week's talk, we get a user friendly view of how to approach prayer, avoid "expectation davening" and get in sync with our most Awesome Creator.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1: E9 - If I Believed Yesterday Why Don't I Believe Today?
Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World A Hollywood Producer Podcasts on Life, Happiness and Torah.
David Sacks attended Harvard College. He wrote and produced for “The Simpsons”, where he won an Emmy Award, and “Third Rock from the Sun” for which he won a Golden Globe. He is currently Executive Producing "Final Space" for Adult Swim. David's weekly Podcast "Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World" can be heard on iTunes. David speaks to enthusiastic crowds all over the world. For more information or to book David to speak please tweet him at @DavidSacks9
Season 1: Episode 8- Sinning with God
Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World A Hollywood Producer Podcasts on Life, Happiness and Torah.
David Sacks attended Harvard College. He wrote and produced for “The Simpsons”, where he won an Emmy Award, and “Third Rock from the Sun” for which he won a Golden Globe. He is currently Executive Producing "Final Space" for Adult Swim. David's weekly Podcast "Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World" can be heard on iTunes. David speaks to enthusiastic crowds all over the world. For more information or to book David to speak please tweet him at @DavidSacks9
The Race to the New Year! All things are possible! In this week's podcast we talk about the paradoxical offering that doesn't bring atonement and yet, if you don't bring it, you don't receive atonement. And what does that have to do with LOVE. And how I can I love if I'm not even sure I like! Give a listen and all will be clear!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 1: Episode 7- What's Wrong With Me?
Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World A Hollywood Producer Podcasts on Life, Happiness and Torah.
David Sacks attended Harvard College. He wrote and produced for “The Simpsons”, where he won an Emmy Award, and “Third Rock from the Sun” for which he won a Golden Globe. He is currently Executive Producing "Final Space" for Adult Swim. David's weekly Podcast "Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World" can be heard on iTunes. David speaks to enthusiastic crowds all over the world. For more information or to book David to speak please tweet him at @DavidSacks9
Season 1: Episode 5- God is for Suckers, Right?
Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World A Hollywood Producer Podcasts on Life, Happiness and Torah.
David Sacks attended Harvard College. He wrote and produced for “The Simpsons”, where he won an Emmy Award, and “Third Rock from the Sun” for which he won a Golden Globe. He is currently Executive Producing "Final Space" for Adult Swim. David's weekly Podcast "Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World" can be heard on iTunes. David speaks to enthusiastic crowds all over the world. For more information or to book David to speak please tweet him at @DavidSacks9
Season 1: Episode 4- How to Turn Your Heart into a Ladder to Heaven
Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World A Hollywood Producer Podcasts on Life, Happiness and Torah.
David Sacks attended Harvard College. He wrote and produced for “The Simpsons”, where he won an Emmy Award, and “Third Rock from the Sun” for which he won a Golden Globe. He is currently Executive Producing "Final Space" for Adult Swim. David's weekly Podcast "Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World" can be heard on iTunes. David speaks to enthusiastic crowds all over the world. For more information or to book David to speak please tweet him at @DavidSacks9
Season 1: Episode 2- Hello Darkness My Old Friend
Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World A Hollywood Producer Podcasts on Life, Happiness and Torah.
David Sacks attended Harvard College. He wrote and produced for “The Simpsons”, where he won an Emmy Award, and “Third Rock from the Sun” for which he won a Golden Globe. He is currently Executive Producing "Final Space" for Adult Swim. David's weekly Podcast "Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World" can be heard on iTunes. David speaks to enthusiastic crowds all over the world. For more information or to book David to speak please tweet him at @DavidSacks9
Season 1: Episode 1- Swimming Through Infinity
Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World A Hollywood Producer Podcasts on Life, Happiness and Torah.
David Sacks attended Harvard College. He wrote and produced for “The Simpsons”, where he won an Emmy Award, and “Third Rock from the Sun” for which he won a Golden Globe. He is currently Executive Producing "Final Space" for Adult Swim. David's weekly Podcast "Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World" can be heard on iTunes. David speaks to enthusiastic crowds all over the world. For more information or to book David to speak please tweet him at @DavidSacks9
Embracing your individuality and creativity within the Divine plan. In this week's talk, we talk about how to take the unique aspects of yourself and use them to turn life into art
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A practical guide to getting blessed with a great new year!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We begin our preparations for the New Year with this week's talk. Love is in the air, and we discuss how breakthroughs can be made when add that secret ingredient.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Why are we at war with ourselves? Because our emotions and intellect are very far apart. In this week's talk, we discuss practical tools for unifying ourselves so that we can bring coherence to life's greatest challenges.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Is God an idea inside my head? Or am I an idea inside His?
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Secrets for loving God with all of your hearts.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
You know when your GPS tells you to go the OPPOSITE way? Do you trust it? That's important because we're all on a journey. In this week's talk, we look into how the wisdom of the Torah can guide us through the mysteries of this world.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Torah is beautiful. Because it is infinite it can be accessed in so many ways including through art. In the shapes of the Hebrew letters we see the intersection of art and holiness. In this week's talk, though the lens of the Hebrew letters, we take a trip into the DNA of creation and travel from the Garden of Eden, to Mount Sinai, to the End of Days and the perfection of the world.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fixing Mistakes is greater than Perfection. In this week's talk, we go deep into the role of free choice, destiny, and how the decisions we make influence how G-d works with us in terms of perfecting the world. Lots and lots in this one!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this week's talk, we propose a simple question to ask yourself: do you think it's possible, that over time, human beings will understand everything? We explore both sides, and show how this one simple question can open up gates to the Infinite.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
No one leaves this world with half their desires fulfilled. That's an amazing truth about our lives the Rabbis teach us, and in this week's talk, we explore what that really means, and how to turn lacking into the greatest blessing.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Steve Jobs famously said, "Simple is hard." In this week's talk we drill down to the root of the root of all the problems in the world, as revealed by the great Hasidic Master Reb Tzadok HaCohen of Lublin. Get ready to go deep.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Clarity. Important tools for dealing with and ruling over your destructive impulses.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Path of the Soul is filled with landmines. One of the greatest is the temptation to be overly strict. Learn how to tell the difference between coming close and falling into a spiritual trap.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What makes stories so powerful? And in what way are all of us living stories? In this week's talk we look at the power of Role Models in our lives and what role the nature of time plays in all this!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I just want to be real. How do you explain God to me in a way that I don't have to be "religious" to understand?
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
There are patterns in time. In this week's talk, we show how they are related to music and how we can bring harmonic closure and resolution to our lives on an ongoing basis.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
There are basic truths about life that unless you know them... nothing makes sense. The surprising thing is that no matter how smart you are you will not be able to figure them out on your own. They must be learned. But how can that be? Listen to this talk and find out!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The mind thinks what the heart feels. If you want to master your thoughts and the decisions you make you must first look to the workings of your own heart. This talk combines psychology and deep Torah wisdom to open a path for leading your best, happiest and most productive life.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Why is "belief" so fleeting? This talk is another in a series of attempts to outline some of the basic principals of what I've come20to call the "Physics of Spirituality". In this talk I look into some of the reasons why Hashem created the world in a way that belief must be constantly renewed, and some of the ways that we can be successful in staying on the right side of things!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Passover is coming. A brand new talk featuring awesome insights from the Sfas Emes, Reb Shlomo, the Holy Ari and others! Deep thoughts on matzah and what it can teach us about life. And the secret history of how Shabbos became Shabbos!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this week's talk, I take your questions and try my best to give some answers. Topics include: why did G-d create the world, drugs, tips for a great Passover, and what is too insignificant to ask G-d?
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Can organizing your possessions be a gateway to personal freedom? In this week's talk we explore the connection between searching and finding. Can you find that which you haven't searched for? And are we still searching for things we no longer are interested in finding? And how all this ties into Passover!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What would you pack on a trip to Forever? In this week's talk we discuss life as an inter-dimensional rocket launch and you are the rocket! How best to prepare yourself? Oh, and what is the fuel that's going to get you there? Give a listen and let me know what you think! https://www.livingwithgod.org/contact/
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What am I doing in this world? Is there such a thing as Truth? Are my eyes the final authority or not? We dig deep into the big questions of life all through the endlessly amazing lens of the story of Purim. Good Purim!!!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
My Trip to South Africa. Stories of being on a safari with wild animals and a run down of teaming up with God to complete creation. This is a big one!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What is the most important thing in the world? We live in a world of BIG DATA now where we are flooded with more information than ever before. How do we sort through it all and prioritize so that we aren't victims of this amazing flood of knowledge? In this week's talk, we uncover the biggest truth that everything depends on!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The human body is the shape of the ark of the covenant!! Have I got your attention? Now listen to the talk! We explore the story-line of the Torah and why the Holy Temple plays such a prominent role in it, and in our lives. Have a great week!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Here's a mind blower: what if the events of our life aren't necessarily in chronological order? What does that even mean?? In this week's talk we discover that the Torah is not always in chronological order, how we know that, and what that means for us in our own lives!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sometimes you just know. Hashem's first word to us at Mt. Sinai was "Anochi", "I am". Wow. There are those who say that THAT'S ALL GOD SAID. But everything -- the entirety of the Torah was contained within that single phrase, "I am". In this week's talk, we explore how we knew how to believe if we were never commanded to, and we connect it to finding your soul mate with practical advice on that subject as well.The post Sometimes You Just Know first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Balancing Creativity and Divine Command.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Holy teachings based on the shapes of the Hebrew letters in the Torah. Why does the Book of Exodus start with the letter Vav? Vav means "and". Who begins a conversation with the word "and"?How does this connect with the first letter of the Torah and the last? This doesn't begin to describe this talk! Take a listen!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How do you stay connected to your higher self, to the "You Above"? In this week's talk we explore strategies to be be an integrated person, combing your body and soul, your heart and your mind, your heaven and your earth.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What happened when we ate from the Tree of Knowledge? And how does it affect us to this day? Is it higher to be commanded to do a mitzvah, or to do it voluntarily?
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Seeing G-d when there is light is easy, but what happens when night falls? How are we to relate to the Divine then? In this week's talk we develop strategies for how to cope with the darkness and discuss Hanukah, too!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I didn't want to go to Auschwitz, but I did and now I'm back. Here is an impressionistic overview of the trip, and how it felt to be there with my son.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A deep look into the human condition! This talk covers everything from the roots of jealousy and hate, to the difficulty of beginning projects and appreciating our own gifts. Lots to think about in this one! Have a great week!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week we look into the epic struggle between Yaakov (Jacob) and his twin brother Esav (Essau). It's a historic event, and yet on a deeper level it's a blueprint to understanding the competing desires that exist within us, and a prophecy of how it will all be resolved in the end. Have a great week!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Balancing Our Many Lives. How do we do it, and how can we do it even better? In this week's talk we explore strategies to avoid self-sabotage and achieve synergy.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What is the Throne of Glory? How does it connect to the letter Aleph? How is the letter Aleph a map of the Universe? And how does it explain our job in this world? All these topics are explained and discussed in this week's epic talk!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Evolution of Righteousness:Was Noach holy? Yes! But then why is the flood blamed on him? Or put another way, if he was a Tzaddik, then why didn't he pray for his generation to be spared? Did you know Noach gets reincarnated as Moshe, and that Moshe rectifies his soul? All this is discussed as we explore the role of the Tzaddik and the evolution of righteousness.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
If you don't feel it, you're not going to do it. That's the simple truth about the way we're built. But how do you feel it? In this week's talk, we discuss practical tools for bringing your learning into your heart.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Why do we begin the Torah now? Why not on Rosh Hashana? It's a famous question but here is a new answer!! This was recorded in the Happy Minyan Succah at 2am.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Do you ever feel alone? Even when you are in a crowded room? Succos is the fixing! In this week's talk we also discuss the only one letter word in the Torah. It's a large letter Hay -- that isn't even a word. It's a question! What does all this mean?? Listen and find out!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Time of Our Joy!! In this week's talk we discuss what makes this period in our lives so special!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The One who is judging you is the One who love you the most!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Happy New Year! In this week's talk, we take a cosmic look at how to visualize the new year coming down, blessings and curses, and developing an expanded sense of self!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Everyone wants to be the best they can be -- but do you do that exactly? In this week's talk, we look at practical steps that are surprisingly small that can get us to that most awesome of places -- the best you!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week we look into the amazing world of belief. We explore why so many people don't believe (especially people with more academic perspectives) and why it is that even "believers" often aren't able to believe even when they want to and are trying to. It's a big topic! But lots of helpful suggestions contained within! Hope you get a chance to listen and take the trip with me!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The New Year is coming! The month of Elul is our chance to get ready for the next chapter of our lives and for the world that is about to unfold. In this weeks talk, we discuss practical tools for getting the best new year!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Of Ladders and Wrestling Matches
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What is the World for anyway?
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Av plus Tishrei equals Breisheis
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Demand of TranscendenceThe post Your Soul is a Periscope first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Experiencing OnenessThe post Saying the Shema first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Even in our darkest times Hashem is with us. Here is an amazing description of it from the TorahThe post The Upside Down Letter Nun first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How was the Torah given at Mount Sinai if it already existed before the world was created?The post The White Fire Aleph first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A report card from my MomThe post Choose Life first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Transcending Self, Escaping Death, Embracing LifeThe post Ultimate Healing: From the Tree of Knowledge to Mt. Sinai first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach teaches, there are two kinds of secrets. One kind I tell you and then you know. The other kind is I tell you and you still don't know.The post The Day of Secrets first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What does it mean to grow old? Is it an age thing? Or something deeper? And how do we stay on the right side of things? In other words, what is the secret to eternal life?The post The Secret to Staying Young first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Every day we count one more day until we receive the Torah. In this week's talk we look at that process in a deeper way and it's connection to the understanding of secrets.The post Counting the Omer first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
After knowing about the spiritual benefits of eating Matzah how can we ever go back to eating bread? In this week's talk we explore this spiritual riddle.The post From Matzah to Bread first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Are you living life -- or is life living you? How to escape living a life of reactiveness and embrace the goodness life has in store.Also, no talk on Pico today but we will resume live next week G-d willing.The post The Goodness of God!! first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Torah Mindfullness: There is a difference between Humility and Insecurity. Moshe demonstrates epic humility here and points the way for us to learn from him and get the most out of life.The post Passover 2017: Torah Mindfullness first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Find out what Shabbat is! Why, when and how it was created! Spoiler Alert: Shabbos is the soul of the world. Learn more here!The post What’s So Great about Shabbat Anyway?? first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
All real wisdom begins with the understanding that we will never reach the end of knowing! In this talk, we talk about creating a harmonious co-existence between knowing and beyond knowing and how that can help us enjoy the mysteries of life.The post How To Be Smart!! first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How do we go about putting the different pieces of our lives together? Work, Family, God -- there are so many parts! In this talk, we explore the deeper aspects of what building a sanctuary in the Torah is all about. How it applies to our individual lives, and the universe as a whole.The post You Are a Temple first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Knowing is intellectual. Experiencing brings the fullness of our humanity to the table. How do we experience God? In this talk we begin the discussion. Also, an astrological reading of Moses and how that reflects on all of our lives.The post The Purim Experience first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Does belief in God simply mean belief in a Creator? Or is there more to it than that? For instance, can I believe in a God that is out to get me, and still be called a believer? This talk lays out the Jewish understanding that belief in God means understanding that God is good, God loves you and that God has a plan for you.The post How Do I Believe? first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A study of miracles and how we can make them. What is greater the splitting of the red sea, or... YOU?The post You Are A Miracle first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How our life mirrors the astrophysics of stars! Using this imagery, we'll get a better understanding of why the world was created, and a framework for better understanding the challenges of life.The post Your Life is a Godly Supernova first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tightrope Walkers Guide to Life
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Two Kinds of HealingThe post Trapeze Artists and God first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Confronting Your Limitations
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Treasury of Divine Gifts
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Destination is the Journey
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A Revolution in Consciousness
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What Would Moshe Free Us from Today?
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Divine Wiring of the Universe
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Making and Remaking Yourself
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Understanding the Great Flood
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
From Rosh Hashana to Yom Kippur
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Practical Advice for Big Life ChangesThe post How To Change Your Mazel first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post How To Change Your Mazel first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Purim 2015The post UN-worshiping Idols first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post UN-worshiping Idols first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Cult of YouthThe post Are You Old? first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Are You Old? first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fixing Jealousy, desire, and honor
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Making the Impermanent PermanentThe post Succos: Expanding Consciousness first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Succos: Expanding Consciousness first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Coping with Disappointment Blues
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Mystical Roots of Conflict
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Practical Tools for Holiness
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Energy Positive and Negative
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Can Something Look Good and Be Bad?
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Shema and the Structure of the Universe
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hashem, The Torah, and The Jewish People are One
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Holiness of Latkes – DEEP STUFF (18 min)
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Deep Torahs from the Megaleh Amukos, the Dzikover Rebbe and Reb Shlomo Carlebach The post The Selling of Yoseph first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post The Selling of Yoseph first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Counter Attacking the Evil Urge
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Torah says Love with All you Hearts! Why the plural? Also, secrets to living in the moment.The post With All Your Hearts first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post With All Your Hearts first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Why the Heart wins every time, the role the eyes play, the sin of the spies, and uplifting the 288 sparks of creation.The post Mind vs. Heart first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Mind vs. Heart first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freedom!!! Here is an overview of the Hagadah and Pesach!The post The Seder As Mediatation first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post The Seder As Mediatation first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Goodness Behind Challenges
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What is the Jewish view of money? In today’s talk we take a look at the prayer we say for our livelihood three times a day and discover that it doesn’t mention money once! What are our holy Sages trying to teach us?The post Understanding Our Prayers for Money first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Understanding Our Prayers for Money first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,In this week’s talk, we discuss the difference between mysticism and superstition, strategies for battling negativity, Moshe breaking the tablets, the fast of the 17th of Tamuz and the period of the three weeks.The post Mysticism vs. Superstition first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Mysticism vs. Superstition first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Is the Torah a book? A scroll? A set of instructions? All of the above, none of the above? Deeper still what does it mean when the Talmud teaches us that the Torah existed 974 generations before the world was created?! Further still, what does it mean when it says that G-d looked into the Torah and created the world? What did He look into exactly?? We can’t really begin to understand our own lives or what the grandness of history is all about until we arrive at a deeper understanding of these questions. In this talk we address what the true giantness of the Torah is all about.The post What Exactly is the Torah, Anyway? first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post What Exactly is the Torah, Anyway? first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Four amazing “coincidences” happened to me this week. I’ve been trying to wrap my brain around this subject for quite a while now and bring you fresh info from the never ending search to decode life.PS — Here is the link I promise in the talk. It’s another incredible story.A real miracle or the doing of extraordinary people?The post Coincidences and You – What is God Telling Us? first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Coincidences and You – What is God Telling Us? first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What went wrong in the Garden of Eden? In this talk, we explore how the snake seduced Eve, and how to evaluate our own desires.The post The DNA of Seduction – The Snake and Eve first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post The DNA of Seduction – The Snake and Eve first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The world is being created over and over and over again — every single nano-second. The implications of this are vast! G-d is His abundant mercy is giving us tremendous opportunities. How does this work and how can we benefit from it? In this talk, we take a look.The post Creating the World You Live In first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Creating the World You Live In first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Keys to Improving Self Esteem
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Managing the Difficult Transitions in Life
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I want to talk about a subject that I don’t hear discussed that often which is doubt. A lot of us experience doubt even at the same time we experience faith. We think “you know there must be something wrong with me, if I have questions in my mind. It must mean I don’t really believe, because if I did how could I have questions?” So what I’m trying to do in this talk today is to talk on a cosmic level, about how Gd made doubt, and that one can experience doubt even in the presence of belief, and that doesn’t wipe out the good of the belief. You know sometimes you’ve got the wrong shoes and you get a callous on your toe. You don’t change your life upside down because you’ve got a callous on your toe. It’s part of the normal order of things.[audio:LivingWithDoubtReeh2007.mp3]The post Living With Doubt first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Living With Doubt first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The month that we are in right now Cheshvan, has an amazing duel character to it. On the one hand it is the month that Hashem brought the great flood to the world in the time of Noah. On the other hand our Sages teach that it will be the month where the 3rd Holy…
The post
It’s Raining Blessings – The Month of Chesvan
first appeared on
Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World
.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Invisible Becomes Revealed
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Illuminating the miraculous before us
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Getting ready for Hanukah! Let’s light up the darkness together!The post Hanukah – The Fixing of Randomness first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Hanukah – The Fixing of Randomness first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Harmonizing Yourself with the universe
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Relationship between Avraham and Adam
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Succah is the most unbelievable structure. Not only is it a miniature of heaven and earth — it’s a also a guide to what a perfected world looks like! In addition, it also contains a time line of the history of the world — from before the world was created until the complete redemption. Not bad, for a few sheets and some palm fronds! The question is — how??? In this week’s talk we explore these ideas, and also explain how the Tree of Knowledge was heroic, and the Torah’s concept of beauty.The post The Succah – Microcosm of Time and Space first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post The Succah – Microcosm of Time and Space first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How to Have a Relationship with Hashem
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
G-d is NOT waiting to Zap you!
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Making a Personal Connection with G-d
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tisha B'Av has a duel nature. On the one hand, it is the saddest day of the year. On the other hand, our Sages teach that there is light contained within it that is of the Messianic level. How are we to react? And what does it tell us about living as Jews in general?
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How You Feel is What You See
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Healing the Contradictions in our Lives
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A Deeper Understanding of Exile
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends, Our Sages teach that all the righteous people of the world, and every Jew has a place in heaven. But what is heaven? It is a place? A state of mind, a physical reality? Do you remain you there? Or is it is some ethereal realm where we cease to be us and…
The post
Yippee, I’m Going to Heaven!
first appeared on
Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World
.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,The question is, are you fighting a battle you’ve already won? So many of us find ourselves addicted to struggle. We can’t take “yes” for an answer! Sometimes we have to work hard to achieve, other times we have to recognize that we can’t have it all, no matter what the guy holding the beer bottle with the nice tan in the commercial is saying. The key is knowing when to strive, and when to be samay’ach b’chelco, happy with our lot. We look at Korach, the spies, and ourselves, to try to map out some of the keys to human nature and figure out what is normal.The post Spiritual Anatomy – Understanding Ourselves from the Inside Out first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Spiritual Anatomy – Understanding Ourselves from the Inside Out first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,We explore the inevitability of questioning yourself in life and how to stay connected to your roots even as you become your own person. Also, more teachings this week from Reb Shlomo Carlebach on what it means to light a fire in your heart, and the Ishbitzer Rebbe on what we were really asking for when we wanted meat in the desert.The post Overcoming Self-Doubt first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Overcoming Self-Doubt first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,After we got the Torah at Mount Sinai, the Rabbis teach that we reached the level of Adam and Eve before they ate from the Tree of Knowledge. The question is, why didn’t the final fixing happen then and there? To answer, we revisit what went on in the Garden of Eden before the snake showed up, and what that has to do with our lives today.The post Life At the Top first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Life At the Top first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,The world needs more deep Torah. I feel privileged to present Reb Shlomo Carlebach giving over the Ishbitzer Rebbe on the first three words of Parshas Bechukosai. The standard translation is “If you walk in My ways..” Hashem promises all sorts of blessings. But it’s so much deeper than that. What the Ishbitzer reveals here is the secret to how to shine. This means not just how to emanate a holy glow, but how to ensure that after you complete an action that it continues to reverberate through the world with positive consequences.The post The Ishbitzer Rebbe on “How To Shine” first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post The Ishbitzer Rebbe on “How To Shine” first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,A good heart is a great thing! In this week’s talk we look at a bunch of different topics, including an analysis of the heart based on the sefirah count, stories about Log B’Omer, my last conversation with Reb Shlomo Carlebach, and demystifying “brilliant” speakers.The post A Good Heart first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post A Good Heart first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Why was Moshe selected to get the Torah on the top of Mount Sinai and not you or me? The question itself is kind of mind blowing, it isn’t mine, it’s Reb Shlomo Carlebach’s. The answer takes us to the depths of what it means every time we immerse ourselves in deep learning.The post Why Did Moshe Get the Torah? first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Why Did Moshe Get the Torah? first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Speech creates reality. Our Sages teach that Hashem spoke the world into being. Reb Shlomo Carlebach said it’s even deeper than that. Hashem actually sang the world into existence. In this week’s talk we look into the power of speech, how to tie your shoes according to the Torah, what the first Divine directive was, and further adventures of the letter Beis inside the letter Pay (see chart).The post Singing the World into Existance first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Singing the World into Existance first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
For most of us, waiting is the hardest part. And yet when we look at our lives, so much of it is filled with waiting. Or is it? Sometimes, maybe even often, we confuse waiting with living. During this time of the year, between Passover and receiving the Torah, we have a special mitzvah not just to count the days until we get to our destination, but to actually bless the waiting! How do we do that? We discuss it in this week’s talk.The post Freedom and Forgiveness first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Freedom and Forgiveness first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,There is so much going on!! We are in the awesome holy month of Nissan, which marks the beginning of the universe and the dedication of the Holy Tabernacle which was a microcosm of the universe. It is also the month that the Jews leave Egypt. In this talk we explore a number of ideas — including the interrelationship of freedom and forgiveness, the souls of Noach and Moshe, and the nature of miracles and human effort. By the way, Sir Isaac Newton was fascinated by the Holy Temple and felt that understanding the dimensions of it were the key to grasping the shape of the universe.The post Mixing Fire – Pesach 2010 first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Mixing Fire – Pesach 2010 first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,What does it mean to unify the Name Yud kay with Vav kay? What does it mean that every Parsha in the book of Shemos/Exodus starts with the letter vav except the final one which starts with the letter aleph? How is the first word of the Torah — Breisheet — a microcosm of human history? How do we go about revealing the hidden? Lots and lots of ideas in this week’s talk!The post Unifying the Name of Hashem first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Unifying the Name of Hashem first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Somewhere between the hidden and the revealed, between the great salvations of Purim and Pesach, between yesterday and tomorrow, lie our lives. The post Basic Faith – Wheaties for the Soul first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Basic Faith – Wheaties for the Soul first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Since Purim is all about things flipping over for the good, I thought it would be cool to look at the word Purim in At Bash to see what new levels we can uncover. Lots of interesting concepts, including an explanation of the philosophy of the At Bash system itself.The post Purim in “At Bash” – Through the Looking Glass first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Purim in “At Bash” – Through the Looking Glass first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
One of the most remarkable passages in the Torah is when Mordecai turns to Queen Esther and says, rest assured that Hashem is going to save the Jewish people — the only question is are you going to be part of it? (4:13) Using this passage as a springboard we look into the parameters of free choice and how Mordecai’s words still echo in our lives today.The post Does Free Choice Exist? – Purim 2010 first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Does Free Choice Exist? – Purim 2010 first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tons of ideas in the this one relating to Purim, happiness, purity, hiddeness, acceptance of Torah, gematria, pregnancy, bris mila, butterflies, and hope. Nothing compares to Purim!!!!The post Purim – Holiday of Secrets first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Purim – Holiday of Secrets first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,“Who is G-d? What is G-d?” This week’s talk begins with that question and evolves from there! Join us for a free wheeling tour through ideas ranging from basic beliefs to the giving of the Torah to achieving harmony in a world where all of us are given certain desires in our hearts and then told not to act upon them! What sense does that make? A lot actually, as we explore the role human beings play in restoring balance to the universe.The post Achieving Harmony first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Achieving Harmony first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,When we received the Torah at Mount Sinai, Hashem looked at the pureness of our hearts and asked, who will guarantee that our hearts will remain like this always? We said that “we” would guarantee it. But the Gemara teaches (Avodah Zarah 5a) that that was the wrong answer! We should have said “Hashem, You guarantee that we stay this way!” Contained here is a fundamental lesson about gratitude and how to avoid the trap of relating to ourselves when we are really trying to connect with G-d.The post Who Will Guarantee Our Hearts Will Remain Pure? first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Who Will Guarantee Our Hearts Will Remain Pure? first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Our Holy tradition teaches that Hashem created the world with the letters of the aleph-bais. With this in mind, our Sages teach in the Talmud (Shabbos 104) that there is a system called A”t B”ash where we reimagine words by exchanging the last letter of the alphabet for the first letter, the second to last letter of the alphabet for the second letter and so on. More than just “playing games” to derive new spellings, the Sages are offering us a new portal into accessing the infinity of the Torah. In this talk we deeply explore the geometry of this world and the next, and the opportunities available to us only in the here and now.The post Portals To Other Dimensions first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Portals To Other Dimensions first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
To understand the nature of the Purim miracle is to understand life itself. In this week’s talk we look into it, while first beginning with an appreciation of what it means that historically the events of Purim transpired during the holiday of Passover.The post Understanding The Miracle of Purim first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Understanding The Miracle of Purim first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,How many wings does an angel have? This may sound like the most esoteric of questions, but the Torah actually tells us the answer — and even better how many they have today (hint – two fewer). We also discuss the story of Yoseph and how he prepared for his fateful encounter with his brother before he was sold.The post How Many Wings Does an Angel Have? first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post How Many Wings Does an Angel Have? first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,In this week’s talk, we explore a wide array of ideas associated with Hanukah, from it being historically the last holiday to be added to the Jewish calendar, to the fact that it must be celebrated in a person’s home, to it’s yearly connection to the story of Joseph, the amazing story of a little known Jewish hero, and beyond.The post Hanukah – An Overview first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Hanukah – An Overview first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,This week’s Torah portion is unique in the Torah in that there are no “breaks” — no white spaces within it. It is no coincidence that this portion also contains the account of Yakov, Jacob our forefather, running for his life, finding his soulmate, entering into the business world and raising a family. If you think you don’t have any time in your schedule to do anything — then this week’s talk is for you!The post No Time For Anything! first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post No Time For Anything! first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,We are living through a time often called the “age of information”. Ironically, the barrage coming at us can often obscure that which is most essential to keep in the forefront of our consciousness. In other words, sometimes the more we know the less we end up knowing! In this week’s talk we pull the lens way back to observe the overall pattern that informs not only our personal lives, but all of creation.The post The Grand Pattern first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post The Grand Pattern first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends, In our quest to become closer with Hashem, and attaching ourselves to Him through the mitzvahs, we must be careful not to turn our spirituality into a straight jacket. In this week's talk, we discuss some strategies on how to avoid this very common trap.
The post
Making Sure Reverence Doesn’t Become a Straightjacket
first appeared on
Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World
.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Think good and it will be good! Most of our lives are spent either thinking about what’s already happened or worrying about what hasn’t happened yet. Meanwhile, the only thing that’s actually is going on — the right now of it all — gets buried turning us into bystanders in our lives. How can we strip away the distractions and zero in on the now? In this week’s talk we discuss some strategies.The post Being in the Moment first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Being in the Moment first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,What did Avraham know that Noach didn’t? Also, we compare the first two great couples Adam and Eve and Avraham and Sarah to see what the numerical differences in their names teaches us about their similiarities and differences. We also explore something that has puzzled me for a long time — namely, how we make sense of the Kabbalistic tradition that the generation of the flood is reincarnated as the generation of the desert.The post Avraham vs. Noah – The Evolution of Prayer first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Avraham vs. Noah – The Evolution of Prayer first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On the one hand, G-d is everywhere. And yet, on perhaps an even deeper level, G-d charges us with awesome responsibility of revealing His oneness! The ark Noah built had precise measurements. The Hebrew word for measurements is “Middos” — a word more commonly understood as character traits. In this week's talk, we discuss how…
The post
The Perfect Construct – Noah’s Ark and You
first appeared on
Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World
.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,The question is, if we know that whatever is going on in the Torah portion of the week is going on in the world — why aren’t we reading the portion of Bereisheet which deals with creation of the world on Rosh Hashana?The post The Real Beginning first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post The Real Beginning first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,What can be said about the holiest day of the year? Here are some thoughts to get us ready for the day. Wishing all of you the sweetest sweetest year!The post Yom Kippur 2009 first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Yom Kippur 2009 first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Did you know that according to the Beis Yaakov (The second Ishbitzer Rebbe), deep down, every person believes they created themselves?If Rosh Hashanah is all about making Hashem King, how can I succeed if I’ve carved out a realm separate from G-d?Happy New Year!The post Liberating the Fortress – Rosh Hashanah 2009 first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Liberating the Fortress – Rosh Hashanah 2009 first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Imagine an epic battle between Sea Monsters and a diver out to recover a precious gem. In a piece of Aggadata — the deeply encrypted transmissions of the Talmud — such a tale is related. What does it mean and how does it teach us to wage life’s battles better? Using the understanding of the Malbim we take a look in.The post Sea Monsters and Gemstones first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Sea Monsters and Gemstones first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Imagine you buy a lottery ticket, never check to see if it won, and then never think about that lottery ticket again. Now imagine that ticket was a winner and was worth thirty million dollars. The question is, did you lose thirty million dollars or not? On the one hand, you most certainly did. But on the other hand, if you never knew you ever had it to begin with, you never had it to lose! In this week’s talk we discuss the spiritual dimensions to this question and explore the bottom line of life.The post Lottery Tickets and Elul first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Lottery Tickets and Elul first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,I just published a new piece that I hope you like. It’s called “A Place for the Light.”www.aish.com/sp/so/53785442.htmlToday I took questions. We had time for three. The first was, is it our tradition that Moshe ascended Mount Sinai for a second time this month (Elul) and came down with the second tablets on Yom Kippur? Is G-d really leading me throughout all the hardships I have experienced? And, how are we to understand what “righteousness” is, in light of the verse “The righteous person falls down seven times and gets back up”?The post Questions and Answers first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Questions and Answers first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,What does it mean to test G-d? And what about miracles? We look deeply into the sources and arrive at a more sophisticated understanding of what it means to be in this world.The post You Can’t Fire G-d – Tests and Miracles in Torah first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post You Can’t Fire G-d – Tests and Miracles in Torah first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Can you imagine eating a hotdog and thinking the whole time this is the worst sushi you ever had? We need to know what something is first before we can begin to evaluate it. The same thing goes with this world. Until we understand how it works we will constantly be met with frustration and disappointment. In this week’s talk, we set out some of the basic ground rules for understanding how Hashem runs the world.The post Ground Rules of Reality first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Ground Rules of Reality first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Tisha B’Av is now over and a dramatic upswing in positiveness now kicks in. In this week’s talk we look at the spiritual DNA of the month of Av and where we are now.The post Be Comforted Be Comforted – A Kabalistic Overview of Av first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Be Comforted Be Comforted – A Kabalistic Overview of Av first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Every year before Tisha B’Av we are always beginning the book of Devarim. What is this new book teaching us about fixing the world?The post Fixing The World – Devarim and Tisha B’Av first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Fixing The World – Devarim and Tisha B’Av first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,So often it seems like we’re wondering around in the darkness. Sometimes we’re blessed with moments when a light turns on and then in retrospect we see that we were never alone, even though it felt that way at the time. Here is a personal story about how sometimes everything comes together in a wonderful way, even though it took years to see it.The post Shabbos Candles and Harvard – A Personal Story first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Shabbos Candles and Harvard – A Personal Story first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Did you know there is a Torah way to cut an onion? Ideally, one shouldn’t begin by cutting off it’s roots. While this doesn’t necessarily apply in our generation, back then there were even negative health implications for one who did this. Which got me thinking… If I am that connected to an onion — imagine how connected I am to another human being! In this week’s talk we discuss previous generations impact on us, and our impact on future generations.The post How You Impact the Future first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post How You Impact the Future first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Purification comes when we transcend our limitations. In the language of the Sages such a thing happens with the ashes of the red heiffer. Not only does it remove the ritual impurity of death, but on a deeper level it is fixing the sin of the golden calf. In this week’s talk we explore the interplay between the finite and the infinite, the rational and the super rational, and the nature of faith. How necessary is faith anyway, and what is it’s relationship to reality?The post Life is a Surprise Party first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Life is a Surprise Party first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,According to the Jewish view of the world, the body and the soul are meant to be best friends. Without the soul the body is just a lump of earth, and without body the soul has no way to perform mitzvahs in this world. How are we to proceed when (as is so often the case) the body and the soul are at odds with each other? In this week’s talk we lay out a program on how to assess and needs of each and how to balance them.The post Body vs. Soul – The Delicate Balance first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Body vs. Soul – The Delicate Balance first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Why is life so confusing? To answer (one part) of this giant question we take a look at another question — is the Torah written in chronological order, or not? Factor in that we ourselves are compared to Torah scrolls, and that Judaism (unknown to many people) actually believes in reincarnation, and now we have very interesting ingredients for a talk that begins in the Garden of Eden and goes straight back to our daily lives.The post Why is Life So Confusing? – Garden of Eden Part 6 first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Why is Life So Confusing? – Garden of Eden Part 6 first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Who is the real you? Or, put a different way, when you use the word “I” what is it that you have in mind exactly? In this talk we trace the history of consciousness from the Garden of Eden to Mount Sinai to waking up in the morning.The post The Myth of Separateness – Garden of Eden Part Five first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post The Myth of Separateness – Garden of Eden Part Five first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Getting out of bed in the morning for many of us is the most challenging part of the day. The Torah teaches us that we have to arise in the morning like a lion! In this weeks, talk we look into what that means and how to do it.The post Waking Up in the Morning – A How To Guide first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Waking Up in the Morning – A How To Guide first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Many people are surprised to learn that before Adam and Chava ate from the Tree of Knowledge — the Torah records two earlier rebellions made before human beings were even created! The first is the incident between the sun and the moon and the second was by fruit bearing trees. Given that these creations don’t have free choice, what are the Rabbis teaching us with these accounts, and how did they set the stage for mankind’s first test?The post The Birth of Free Choice – Garden of Eden Part Four first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post The Birth of Free Choice – Garden of Eden Part Four first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,In this, the third talk in the Garden of Eden series, we discussed what the nature of the test really was. We also explore what the true nature of the special garments Hashem made for Adam and Chava were. Finally, we take another look at the snake and how in our own lives he tries to defeat us.The post Garden of Eden – X Ray of the Soul (Part Three) first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Garden of Eden – X Ray of the Soul (Part Three) first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Someone asked me this past week what interests me so much about the Garden of Eden. I think it’s because for me it’s the perfect setting to most fully understand the human condition and what this world is all about. Even more, it also allows us to see in the clearest way how Hashem interacts with us — especially berfore, during and after we’ve done something off. In this week’s talk we look at an amazing question — if the snake wanted to kill Adam and marry Eve, and the snake knew that eating from the tree would bring death into the world — then why did it tempt Eve to eat first?The post Our First Mistake – More on the Garden of Eden first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Our First Mistake – More on the Garden of Eden first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,So often in talking we present opinions as facts. For example, when we say, “That movie is no good!” we really mean “I didn’t care for that movie”. Being conscious of distinctions like can actually have a transformative effect on us, instilling humility and refining ourselves spiritually. Speech in general is a hugely powerful gift, and the Torah gives us really helpful direction on how to use it sensitively. In this week’s talk we discuss some highlights from this giant topic. We also explore a discussion in the Talmud about of all things… whether the parchment of Tefilin can be written on the skin of a fish! A discussion that will take us all the way back to the Garden of Eden.The post Purifying Speech and Fish Tefilin first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Purifying Speech and Fish Tefilin first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Hope is such a precious comodity and often so fleeting. In this week’s talk we analyze how taking a forward looking perspective on the unfolding of time can not only increase positiveness but put us in harmony with destiny.The post How To Regain Hope first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post How To Regain Hope first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Second Chances – Pesach Shani – 2007
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,We make a blessing over the sun once every twenty-eight years! Can you think of where you were (and who you were!) twenty-eight years ago? In this overview we explore the amazing spiritual depths behind this mitzvah.Have a Great Week,DavidThe post The Blessing Over the Sun – A Quick Overview first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post The Blessing Over the Sun – A Quick Overview first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends, Intellect is good but wisdom is better. Why? Because wisdom is intellect plus life experience. The Torah is the repository of all of the wisdom in the world. The more we learn — the smarter it gets! We are living now in the exalted month of Nissan. Every day is like the holiday of Rosh Chodesh in this month. Even more amazingly, the Shelah HaKodesh teaches that every hour of this month is like an entire day. Part of the energy of this month comes from the fact that the Mishkan the holy tabernacle in the desert was dedicated. The order in which the Mishkan was “activated” is fascinating. First came the preparatory offerings of Moshe, then the actual official offerings by Aaron the Kohen Gadol, and then the offerings of the famous Nachshon, the one who jumped into the Red Sea causing it to split, on behalf the Tribe of Yehudah. What does this teach us on a deeper level? Ultimately, it all comes down to building the Mishkan in our hearts, and understanding what it means when the Kotzker Rebbe teaches that there is no heart as full as a broken heart. Have a Great Week, David The post Intellect vs. Wisdom first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Intellect vs. Wisdom first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Perfectionism is that force that comes to us — not to try to improve what we are doing — but to tell us that nothing we do is good enough. The good news is that all Hashem wants is for us to try our hardest and do our best. When we fall short, we have to try our best to fix it. But to be perfect? Hashem is the only One that is perfect — and the good news is that in His goodness He implanted perfection into the world from the very beginning. Our job is to reveal it! The Mishkan — the Tabernacle in the desert — was a microcosm of the perfected world and thus the fitting culmination to the Book of Shemos/Exodus which we just completed. Opening the final accounting of the building of the Mishkan (i.e. the perfection of the world) are the words “HaMishkan Mishkan”. What does the doubling of this word hint at? And how do we see all of these concepts in the name of Betzalel, the one who built it? All this and more in this weeks talk.Have a Great Week,David[audio:PerfectionisontheWay-2009VayakelPekudei.mp3]The post Perfection is on the Way first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Perfection is on the Way first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What do we do after we make a mistake? After we made the golden calf, Moshe does the stunning act of breaking the Luchos, the holy tablets the Torah says were written by Hashem Himself! Not only that but the final verse of the entire Torah alludes again to Moshe’s smashing them — and it says that Hashem loved what he did! What was Moshe thinking? Why was it beloved? In this week’s talk we explore the pathways that open when we reach our end, and the connection with G-d that never goes away.Have a Great Week,David[audio:OnBrokeness-KiSisa2009.mp3]The post On Brokenness first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post On Brokenness first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
With this week’s Torah portion, the Torah switches from the account of our freedom from Egyptian slavery to receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai, to now building the Mishkan – the Tabernacle into the desert. On a deep level, building the Holy Temple is another way of speaking about finishing the world and turning all of creation into a revealed dwelling place for G-d. In this week’s talk, we look at the importance each individual plays in this process, and how no job can be performed by anyone else but you — literally! We also look at the finishing of creation on the macro level, and how the process of ultimate salvation arrives in stages.[audio:Trumah2009Completing-the-World.mp3]The post Completing the World – The Mishkan and You first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Completing the World – The Mishkan and You first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,We are about to enter into the Jewish month of Adar, the month of Purim and joy. On another level, it is also the month of hiddenness — the Megilla that we read on Purim doesn’t have the name of Hashem written in it once! How does this connect with Nissan the month of open miracles that follows right after — and yet simultaneously (on a linear level) is the furthest month away? We also discuss the first mitzvah we got after the Torah was given at Mount Sinai — the laws of the eved evri, the Hebrew Slave. Why this mitzvah among all the mitzvahs to learn first? Finally, we take a look into free choice and being created in the image of G-d.Have a Great Week,David[audio:ParshasMishpatim2009-AdarandNissan.mp3]The post From Hiddeness to Revelation first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post From Hiddeness to Revelation first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,We discuss what salvation feels like in this week’s talk. This week’s Torah portion begins with the words “And Yisro heard”. What did Yisro, the father-in-law of Moshe, hear that caused him to travel to Jewish people? Rashi, quoting the Gemara, says he heard about the splitting of the sea, and the war with Amalek. Amazingly, a few verses later (Ex. 18:8) Moshe tells Yisro about “all the troubles” that had befallen the Jewish people since they left Egypt and how Hashem rescued them. What troubles is Moshe referring to? Rashi says, the splitting of the sea, and the war with Amalek! The very same events! How can that be? This is the subject for today’s talk — the difference between hearing about a great salvation and experiencing one, and how that relates to our lives today.Have a Great Week,DavidThe post The Bumpy Road to Salvation first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post The Bumpy Road to Salvation first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Most people when asked will tell you that the greatest single miracle that Hashem performed was the splitting of the Sea. So overwhelming is that event that relatively little attention is paid to the event that immediately follows. Moshe leads the Jewish people to the wilderness of Sur where there is nothing to drink for THREE DAYS! Putting aside the irony of walking through water and then not having any, what is Hashem trying to teach us by juxtaposing these two extreme events in our life? Moreover, I wonder, what is the more difficult experience — the hard time that follows another hard time? Or the hard time that follows the really good time? And what does all of this have to do with the ultimate paradox in Torah — the par adumah — the ashes of the red heifer? Finally, we take a look at the difference between waiting and humility with a detour into alchemy.Have a Great Week,DavidThe post Making Sense of the Hard Times After the Good Times first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Making Sense of the Hard Times After the Good Times first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,In this week’s Torah Portion, we have a verse (Ex 12:10) with two separate mitzvahs in it. The first mitzvah is to finish eating the whole korbon Pesach, the Passover lamb offering, and not leave over any of it till the morning. The second mitzvah contained in this same verse, instructs us to burn whatever is left over of the Passover offering the next morning. The question is, how can we burn what is left over of it — if we’ve already been commanded not to leave anything over of it?! The answer gives us a deep insight into the Torah and life and opens our eyes to realizing how we are never alone.Have a Great Week,DavidThe post The Amazing Re-Appearing Mitzvah first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post The Amazing Re-Appearing Mitzvah first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,We begin this talk with a further discussion of the “garments” Hashem gave Adam and Chava in the Garden of Eden. It ushered in the transformation of humanity, our going from creatures of light to creatures (of light) encased in skin. Learning from the Hassidic Master the Bnei Yissacher we see very cool secrets about the process and the future of humanity in the final letters of the words themselves. We also discuss the teaching from Pirkei Avos 4:11 about one who keeps the Torah in poverty will come to keep it in wealth, and levels in how to understand that. Somehow (!) this leads to a discussion of psychics and Jewish law.Have a Great Week,David[audio:Quantity-vs-Quality-vaeira2009.mp3]The post Quantity vs. Quality first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Quantity vs. Quality first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,We just began a new book in the Torah. The book of Shemos or Exodus is both the account of the Jewish people’s enslavement in Egypt and also our redemption. On a deeper level, it’s not just that Hashem and Moshe are taking us to Israel — remember we were in Israel already with Avraham, Yitzhak, and Yaakov — it’s that we are leaving Egypt and GOING BACK to Israel. That’s a very big difference! On a cosmic level this correlates with our exile from the Garden of Eden and the return that we are heading toward with arrival of Mashiach and the perfection of the world. And it all begins with Moshe noticing the burning bush — a sight that according to the Kotzker Rebbe — others saw, but none bothered to investigate. In other words, when we endeavor to search for the truth, Hashem brings salvation into the world.Have a Great Week,DavidThe post Back To The Garden of Eden first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Back To The Garden of Eden first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,Lots to talk about today. First, having just finished the book of Breisheis, we say “Chazak, Chazak, V’Nitchazayk” — Be Strong, Be Strong, and Have Good Courage! But what do we need courage for? We just finished the task! It’s like wishing someone a good trip after they’ve already come home! Next, we speak of Hashem like He is our King and Our Master, and Our Love — which is it? Is Judaism schizophrenic? We cover a way of visualizing our most important relationship in a way that encompasses the varying aspects in one. Finally, we discuss what this means: “the earth will be filled with the knowledge of G-d like waters fill the ocean” Isaiah 11:9. Isn’t the ocean nothing more than water?! So how can the waters fill the ocean — if the ocean is only water?![audio:Maybe-Im-Not-In-a-Crisis-Vayechi-2008.mp3]The post Maybe I’m Not In a Crisis first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Maybe I’m Not In a Crisis first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,One of the most perplexing things in life is just how slow things take! The Exodus from Egypt is a perfect example. Here is something that Hashem Himself wanted to do — and yet when we see how He brought it about we find that He does it one stage at a time. Since all future redemptions are based on this, studying it will give us hope and patience for personal lives.The post Redemption Comes in Stages first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Redemption Comes in Stages first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Friends,The Kotzker Rebbe famously said that it’s a big miracle to resurrect the dead, but it’s an even bigger miracle to resurrect the living! In this week’s talk we discuss the one time only phenomenon in the Torah of a “closed” parsha — that is a section of the Torah that begins without the customary separation from the previous week’s section. We explore many deep ideas that this teaches us including discussions concerning the Jewish views of resurrection and the Mashiach.The post Resurrecting the Living first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Resurrecting the Living first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We have a powerful concept in Torah that says that even if something learns Torah not for the sake of Heaven, that person will come to learn for the sake of Heaven. In today’s talk, we develop this notion of Divine flow, and connect it to the purifying dynamics of mikvah, a river, and saying something nice.The post Rivers, Mikvahs, and Saying Something Nice (Vayigash) first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Rivers, Mikvahs, and Saying Something Nice (Vayigash) first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We’re entering into a new month – Teves – with a personality all it’s own. Since all things are encompassed within Torah, every piece contains a taste of the whole. We will look at this special month from the point of view of (as always) The Human Condition, it’s special letter, tribe, relationship with Chanukah — the works![audio:WhatisYourSuccessFantasy-Teves2008.mp3]The post What is Your Success Fantasy? first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post What is Your Success Fantasy? first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hanukah – much needed light in the darkest time of year. Historically, this was the last holiday that was incorporated into the Jewish calendar. It is sending a message to us for all of history until the world is redeemed — that Hashem, so to speak, is keeping the porch lights on for us until we all come back home. One the special things about Hanukah is the dreidel. What does it tells us about our lives, and how to live them more purposefully and deeply?The post Hanukah – The Fixing of Randomness – 2008 first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Everyone knows there are 613 mitzvahs. These consist of 248 positive actions to be taken and 365 negative actions to refrain from. Since we are here in large part to fix the world — I would have thought that the number of positive actions would greatly outweigh those actions which are to be avoided —…
The post
Why Shouldn’t I? – Understanding the Thou Shall Nots in the Torah
first appeared on
Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World
.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What happens when we are given a test? So often we view it as a hardship, hope our best we pass it and then if we make it to the other side in one piece, consider ourselves lucky! But on a much deeper level, the process of undergoing a test involves on the deepest level a journey into the creation of self. Seen through the lens of the greatest test ever given an individual — the binding of Yitzhak, we explore how all this relates to our own lives.The post Why is G-d Testing Me? first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Why is G-d Testing Me? first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What do you do after your world is destroyed around you? The answer is, you keep moving. Last week’s Parsha was Noach which chronicles the great flood that destroyed the world. This week’s Parsha is Lech Lecha, which spells out Hashem’s divine command to our holy father Avraham to journey forth to the place that Hashem will show Him. Hashem doesn’t even tell Avraham where to go! This was to give Avraham and Sarah even more reward. We don’t always need to know where our mitzvahs are taking us. The key thing is to do them with all our hearts and not to ever ever stop.The post In Trouble? Keep Moving! – Lech Lecha 2008 first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post In Trouble? Keep Moving! – Lech Lecha 2008 first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We made it through the holidays and are now ready to plunge into the new year! What better gift from Above then being able to start the Torah again. Because the Torah is infinite, Hashem in His goodness, grants us increasing depth into our understanding of it. It may be the same sequence of letters, with the same mitzvahs, but believe me — we are standing before a new Torah! How does this work exactly? This is the subject of today’s talk (there’s also a little discussion of evolution and the age of universe). [audio:TheTorahisNewAllOverAgain-Breisheis2008.mp3]The post The Torah is New All Over Again (Breisheis 2008) first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post The Torah is New All Over Again (Breisheis 2008) first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today’s talk, we analyze the structure of the Succah for lessons it can teach us about the world and how to better live our lives. We even take a look into the modernist theories of the artist Piet Mondrian (an example of his unique style is pictured) and how this connects to what the Succah represents.The post The Light of Succos first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post The Light of Succos first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Can you imagine being so close to someone that you are actually in physical contact with them, and yet at the same time being so far away? This is what happens when you stand “back to back” with another. You are so near and yet you don’t see them at all. For so many of us this is our relationship with Hashem. He is closer than close, and yet we seldom turn to Him and face Him directly. Yom Kippur is coming! It’s the greatest day of the year! In this talk we talk about the process of turning to Hashem so that we can face Him directly in all His Majesty and Goodness.The post The King is Coming (Yom Kippur – 2008) first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post The King is Coming (Yom Kippur – 2008) first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The last day of the year presents special opportunities for spiritual elevation that are unique to it. The mitzvah that correlates with this day is prohibition not to cut your Payus. How does that connect with Rosh Hashana and reflexology? For that you’ll have to listen!May this year see the answer to all of all prayers for the good!P.S. Here’s a piece I wrote on Rosh Hashana. I hope you like it.http://www.aish.com/hhRosh/hhRoshDefault/Becoming_You.aspThe post The Last Day of The Year – Message from David Sacks first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post The Last Day of The Year – Message from David Sacks first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Who does this world belong to? Who do we belong to? What does it mean to make G-d King? And even if we want to do it, how do we begin? This week’s Torah portion speaks of taking the first fruits, putting them in a basket, and bringing them to Hashem. As Rosh Hashanah approaches, on a deeper level, we too, are asked to gather our lives to present before Hashem. In today’s talk, we discuss how to start the process.The post Bringing Yourself as an Offering to G-d first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Bringing Yourself as an Offering to G-d first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In explaining what goes on in these talks to someone at work, I surprised myself by saying that it’s a little like “couples therapy” between us and G-d. Toward that end, this week’s talk has lots of ideas relating to relating to G-d, especially in light of the New Year fast approaching. Eventually, we build to the idea of the importance of simplifying our lives so that we can better focus on what really matters.The post Achieving Simplicity first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Achieving Simplicity first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ask anyone in the world if they want to be a “success” and the answer will be a resounding “yes!”. What becomes more complicated is when you ask the person what “success” means exactly. As you can imagine being able to define success is crucial — it’s that clear focus which enables us to direct our efforts most efficiently, while avoiding lengthy and often painful detours in life. In today’s talk, I try to define success, looking at the Hebrew word for victory — netzach — as a guide — and to show how the soul, and eternity fit in to all this.The post The Necessity of Defining Success first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post The Necessity of Defining Success first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We’ve entered the month of Elul which means that the new year with all it’s decrees and judgements are around the corner! It’s both exciting and a little scary, but Hashem is good so we don’t have to be afraid! Hashem gives us Elul, this last month of the year, to finish on a strong note. How do we do it? Well, that’s a big subject, but we begin the discussion in this week’s talk with a look at the importance of appreciating the present moment and also a look at false prophets.The post Elul – Keeping the Love Alive first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Elul – Keeping the Love Alive first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What is lower than the heal of your foot? Ekev or “heel” in Torah stands for so many things — from the actual bottom of your body, to spiritual insensitivity, to the end of days. It can also stand for the emotional lows we all reach. In this talk we look at the interplay between the first two words of the Parsha and strategies we can learn for combating sadness when it comes.The post The Battle Against Sadness first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post The Battle Against Sadness first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Just days after the saddest day on the Jewish calendar comes one of the happiest! It comes to teach that Hashem’s salvations can arrive in the blink of an eye. We explore this concept and the role that the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai plays in this process as well in this week’s talk.The post Reversal of Fortune – From Tisha B’Av to Tu B’Av first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Reversal of Fortune – From Tisha B’Av to Tu B’Av first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What is the difference between men and women in Torah? How are we to understand the separation of men and women during prayer? Is it fair that men have more mitzvahs than women? Tzelafchad’s daughters are heroes in the Torah. Starting with a detailed discussion of what they accomplished and how it applies to us today, we turn to a more general discussion of the different genders in light of the equality of the sexes we see in today’s society.The post Women in Torah (Parashat Pinchas) first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.The post Women in Torah (Parashat Pinchas) first appeared on Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.