Rav Kook on the Haggadah

In this, the final episode of Rav Kook on the Haggadah, Yiscah Smith explores the deeper spiritual meanings of Maror & Koreich, 2 essential steps in moving into the space of freedom, abundance and expanded consciousness. Rav Kook on the … Read the rest Continue reading Rav Kook on the Haggadah with Yiscah Smith: Part 10 — Maror & Koreich at Elmad Online Learning.

In this episode of Rav Kook on the Hagadah, Yiscah Smith discusses Rachtsah/Motsi/Matsah – The spiritual meanings of these 3 interwoven essential steps in the Pesach Seder; examining the deeper insights. Rav Kook on the Haggadah with Yiscah Smith is … Read the rest Continue reading Rav Kook on the Haggadah with Yiscah Smith: Part 9 — Rachtsah/Motsi/Matsah at Elmad Online Learning.

In this episode of Rav Kook on the Hagadah, Yiscah Smith discusses Magid: Raban Gamliel used to say…Spiritual insights on the significance of the requirement to address “Pesach, Matzah & Maror” at the Seder. Rav Kook on the Haggadah with … Read the rest Continue reading Rav Kook on the Haggadah with Yiscah Smith: Part 8 — Pesach, Matzah & Maror at Elmad Online Learning.

In this episode of Rav Kook on the Hagadah, Yiscah Smith discusses Magid: “Pakod Pakadeti – I have surely remembered.” Exploring the two remembrances. Who is remembering? What is the connection to longing to reclaim what we once had. Rav … Read the rest Continue reading Rav Kook on the Haggadah with Yiscah Smith: Part 7 — Magid: I have surely remembered at Elmad Online Learning.

In this episode of Rav Kook on the Hagadah, Yiscah Smith discusses Magid: Going out with Great Wealth; understanding why God asks Moshe to “please” coax the Children of Israel to ask the Egyptians for their silver and gold, rather … Read the rest Continue reading Rav Kook on the Haggadah with Yiscah Smith: Part 6 — Magid: Going out with Great Wealth at Elmad Online Learning.

In this episode of Rav Kook on the Haggadah, Yiscah Smith discusses Magid: A Strong Hand & An Outstretched Arm. Exploring the two tracks of history and in one’s personal spiritual journey: revolution & evolution/sudden Divine inspiration from above & … Read the rest Continue reading Rav Kook on the Haggadah with Yiscah Smith: Part 5 — Magid: A Strong Hand & An Outstretched Arm at Elmad Online Learning.

In this episode of Rav Kook on the Haggadah, Yiscah Smith discusses Yachatz/Dividing the middle matzah. In a person’s journey to freedom, discover why not only the ends are important, but the means as well; each step along the path … Read the rest Continue reading Rav Kook on the Haggadah with Yiscah Smith: Part 4 — Yachatz/Dividing the Middle Matzah at Elmad Online Learning.

In this episode of Rav Kook on the Haggadah, Yiscah Smith discusses the sanctification of one’s individual time. What does that really mean? She also looks at the freedom to embrace a life of abundance. Rav Kook on the Haggadah … Read the rest Continue reading Rav Kook on the Haggadah with Yiscah Smith: Part 3 — Kadesh & Karpas at Elmad Online Learning.

Rav Kook on the Hagadah part 2 – Inner Light of Freedom; “Kadesh” – Always accentuating one’s inner lofty self and independence; each person has the ability to bestow upon the day one’s own dimension of sanctity. Rav Kook on … Read the rest Continue reading Rav Kook on the Haggadah part 2 — Inner Light of Freedom at Elmad Online Learning.

Rav Kook on the Hagadah part 1 – Freedom and the Removal of Chametz (leaven). In this podcast, Yiscah Smith explores the interdependent relationship between freedom and the removal of chametz and the difference between a slave and a free … Read the rest Continue reading Rav Kook on the Haggadah with Yiscah Smith: Part 1 — Freedom and the Removal of Chametz at Elmad Online Learning.