Podcasts about Binah

What does it really mean to give a part of yourself… to someone you've never even met?

In this episode, we explore the deeper reason why Chanukah is celebrated for eight days—not just seven. If the miracle of the oil began on night two, why add an extra day? We delve into the idea that the miracle wasn't just in the oil lasting, but in what it revealed: that even the seemingly “natural” is truly miraculous. Just as vinegar can burn like oil when willed by Hashem, so too, every moment of light and life is a gift. We end with a powerful vort from Rav Shmuel Rozovsky on the phrase “Bnei binah yemei shemonah”—reminding us that true understanding means recognizing Hashem in all eight days.

Yahrtzeit Yomi #1464!!ה אייר (Shabbos)The Imrei BinahRav Meir Auerbach(1815 - 1878)רב מאיר ב״ר יצחק איצקאמרי בינה----------------------------------------------------The Yahrtzeit Yomi broadcast for the month of Iyar has been generously dedicated by R' Dovid Rosenthal לעילוי נשמת his grandmother Reah Davis,רבקה בת אליהו ע״הMay the זכות התורה of the month of Iyar serve as a source of נחת רוח for the Neshoma of רבקה בת אליהו, and may she continue to be a מליץ יושר for the entire family.ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.----------------------------------------------------Iyar Yahrtzeits1. Tzlofchad, Lev Ha'Ivri, Beis Avrohom, Rav Moshe Shmuel Shapiro, R' Zechariah Wallerstein2. Rav Shmelke of Nikolsburg, Rav Binyomin Kaminetzky3. Choni Hama'agal, Reb Shayaleh Kerestirer, Rav Yosef Breuer4. Beis HaLevi5. Imrei Binah6. Ralbag7. Kli Yakar8. Rav Zundel Kroizer9. Rav Rephael Levine10. The Rif11. The Pri Megadim12. Rav Naftoli of Ropshitz13. Yabloner Rebbe14. Pesach Sheini, Rabi Meir Baal HaNess15. Rav Avraham Eliyahu Kaplan, Rav Tuvia Goldstein16. The Maharam17. The Noda B'Yehuda18. Rema, Dr. Judith Grunfeld19. Rav Menachem Mendel of Rimanov20. Maharam of Rottenberg21. Rabbi Moshe Sherer22. Maharsha Alfandri23. Damesek Eliezer24. Chacham Baruch ben Chaim25. Nesivos Hamishpat26. Rav Saadyah Gaon, Ramchal27. Rav Itzeleh Volozhiner28. Shmuel HaNavi29. Rav Meir Premishlaner----------------------------------------------------Share the Yahrtzeit Yomi link with your contacts!!https://chat.whatsapp.com/JimbwNtBaX31vmRDdnO3yk---------------------------------------------------To dedicate or sponsor, please contact 917-841-5059, or email yahrtzeityomidaily@gmail.com. Sponsorships can be paid by Zelle to the same number. First come, first served.Monthly sponsorships are $540.Weekly sponsorships are $180.Daily sponsorships are as follows:Dedications (l'Zecher Nishmas, Zechus shidduch/refuah/yeshuah, etc.) are $50.Sponsorships (fliers, advertising, promotions, additional links, etc.) are $100.The cost to request and sponsor a specific Tzaddik (unlisted on the Yahrtzeit Yomi schedule) is $180.MAY THE ZECHUS OF ALL THE TZADDIKIM PROTECT US FROM ALL TZAROS, AND MAY HASHEM GRANT US, AND ALL OF KLAL YISROEL, YESHUOS, NECHAMOS AND BESUROS TOVOS!!!

Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit InwardTorah.org

The latest episode of Inward. To learn more about this episode and how you can support Reb Joey's Torah, visit ⁠InwardTorah.org⁠

Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul.

Rabbi Kalish

In the second part of our interview with David Maman, we dive into the challenges faced by startups in the healthcare sector and how innovations like AI have the potential to revolutionize the industry. Here are the key takeaways from the episode:Challenges for Startups in HealthcareStartups in healthcare face unique hurdles, particularly in the early stages of innovation.Regulations and Protocols:Complex and time-consuming approval processesLack of clear timelines or responses makes planning difficult.Many startups label their products as wellness solutions to bypass regulatory hurdles.Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HealthcareAI is transforming healthcare through applications such as:Disease Diagnosis: Enhancing accuracy and efficiency.Personalized Treatments: Better adaptation to individual patient needs.Patient Monitoring: Early detection of diseases through continuous data analysis.Binah.AI – An Insight into the TechnologyBinah.AI enables the analysis of health parameters like vital signs and blood values through a simple 40-second smartphone video.The underlying technology, Photoplethysmography (PPG), uses light reflections to gather data.Binah.AI is already utilized globally by insurance companies to better serve their customers.Patient Empowerment and Preventive MedicinePatients can monitor their own health data using tools like Binah.AI.Preventive medicine becomes more effective through regular health monitoring and early interventions.Insurance companies play a key role in promoting prevention.The Future of HealthcareThe Role of Doctors:AI will act as an assistant and improve diagnostic accuracy.Greater focus on prevention and early detection.Technologies like Binah.AI could fundamentally change how health data is collected and analyzed.Entrepreneurship and InnovationSuccessful startups need to remain flexible and persistent.Understanding Market Needs: Products and services must be tailored to market demands.Israeli startups often have an innovation edge due to their “survival mentality.”ConclusionInnovation and collaboration are crucial to improving healthcare.The integration of technology, insurance, and healthcare providers will shape the future of the industry.David Maman emphasizes: “Startups must be ready to explore new paths and adapt.”Further Links:Learn more about Binah.AIConnect with David Maman: LinkedInFollow our podcast on social mediaTune in and let us know your thoughts on the episode! We'd love to hear your feedback.Schreibt uns Eure Kommentare gerne an MehrEinsatzWagen@healthcarefuturists.com und vernetzt euch mit uns auf unseren Social Media Kanälen.

In this episode of "Mehr Einsatz Wagen," we welcome an extraordinary guest: David Maman, CEO of Binah.AI and a true visionary. David's life story is nothing short of inspiring: from dropping out of school and teaching himself to earn a master's degree, to becoming a successful serial entrepreneur who has revolutionized both the cybersecurity and healthcare industries.  Together, we dive deep into the transformative power of artificial intelligence, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the importance of education for the future. David's insights on innovation, leadership, and societal change offer inspiration for anyone passionate about driving meaningful change.  This episode is a must-listen for those interested in the intersections of technology, innovation, and social responsibility. David Maman shares inspiring stories, profound insights, and practical advice, showing us how passion and creativity can truly make a difference.  Episode Topics  The Journey to Becoming a Technology Pioneer  David shares how he dropped out of school at the age of 14 but, through self-directed learning and relentless determination, not only earned academic degrees early but also launched an impressive career in the tech industry.  Military Service and the Start of Entrepreneurship  At 18, David joined the Israeli army and gained his first experiences in a cybersecurity unit. At the same time, he founded his first startup, marking the beginning of a series of successes that included founding and selling multiple companies.  Shifting to HealthcareWhy did David leave the cybersecurity industry to tackle the challenges of healthcare? We discuss his desire to measurably improve people's lives and the innovative potential of the Israeli healthcare sector.  The Digital Transformation in Healthcare  How can remote monitoring and telemedicine revolutionize healthcare delivery? David explains why digital transformation has been underway for decades and highlights the regulatory hurdles that still slow down innovation.  Why Startups Can Change the World  David shares his perspective on why startups, with their agility and bold decision-making, are often ahead of large corporations—and the opportunities and risks this creates.  Learning Without Barriers: Education for the Future  David advocates for an education system that fosters creativity and empowers children to think without mental boundaries. He sees mathematics and applied sciences as the keys to cultivating the next generation of innovators.  Failure as a Key to Success Why is failure so crucial to long-term success? David speaks candidly about how he has learned from his mistakes and why, in some cultures, the stigma of failure stifles innovation.  Entrepreneurship and Societal ChangeFrom political engagement to solving global challenges, David shares his insights on how entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and other changemakers can drive positive change—and the responsibilities they bear.Schreibt uns Eure Kommentare gerne an MehrEinsatzWagen@healthcarefuturists.com und vernetzt euch mit uns auf unseren Social Media Kanälen.

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:How should we react to the downfall of President Assad in Syria?  Is this a positive move forward?  Should we be celebrating or should we be concerned?  What are its greater, cosmic implications?  What does the Midrash predict about the fall of Syria?  What does this chapter teach us about today's world events?  What does Jacob and Esau's reconciliation tell us about the conflicts between the West and the East, and the future?  What are the implications of Esau marrying Ishmael's daughter?  Was Jacob the true first born?  Why did the birthright and blessings have to be channeled through Jacob though they belonged to Esau?   Why was Jacob silent when he heard that Dinah was violated?  Did he approve of Shimeon and Levi's vengeance on Shechem?  How do we abolish harsh decrees?  After the tragedy in UAE how do we deal with doubts in the promises given to us?  What was unique about the Mitteler Rebbe?  Why is the Mitteler Rebbe associated with Binah?  What differentiated between the geulah of the Alter Rebbe and the Mitteler Rebbe?  Why is he called the Mitteler Rebbe, even after we have seven Rebbes?  What is the background behind the sefer Pokeach Ivrim?  What is the story of the Mitteler Rebbe suggesting the use of joy to abolish a harsh decree?  How is that different than the saying of omein yehei shmei rabba?  Was there more emphasis on simcha in the times of the Mitteler Rebbe than in the other generations of the Rebbeim?  Should we name our newborn boy, whose bris is on Tes Kislev, Dovber or Hamnuna?  Why did the Rebbe say Kaddish on Yud Kislev? 

Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Mishlei 16:16 - Forget Gold and Silver; Invest in Chochmah and Binahקְנֹה חׇכְמָה מַה טּוֹב מֵחָרוּץ, וּקְנוֹת בִּינָה נִבְחָר מִכָּסֶף:Length: 1 hour 16 minutesSynopsis: This evening (11/25/24), in our Monday Night Mishlei shiur, we learned a pasuk that - unlike the last six pesukim - was NOT about kings! At least, not according to us. We attempted to learn this pasuk on our own. We didn't realize that so many of our go-to meforshim didn't provide much help. Thankfully, Rashi, R' Avraham ben ha'Rambam (in Parashas Mikeitz), and Malbim, we ended up developing a nice idea! We even got a lesson in economics and finance from the (fake) Radak!-----מקורות:משלי טז:טזתרגום רס"גתרגום כתוביםהואיל משהר' אברהם בן הרמב"ם - בראשית מא:לגרש"י - משלי א:הרש"י - דברים א:יגמלבי"םמאירימיוחס לרד"קThe Torah content for the remainder of November has been sponsored by Ed Zack. When I asked him for a sponsorship message, he replied, "MAGA." While I appreciate the support, I told him I'd prefer to keep things less politically divisive. After some discussion, we settled on something we can all agree with: Make America Think Again.-----If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider contributing to my Patreon at www.patreon.com/rabbischneeweiss. Alternatively, if you would like to make a direct contribution to the "Rabbi Schneeweiss Torah Content Fund," my Venmo is @Matt-Schneeweiss, and my Zelle and PayPal are mattschneeweiss at gmail. Even a small contribution goes a long way to covering the costs of my podcasts, and will provide me with the financial freedom to produce even more Torah content for you.If you would like to sponsor a day's or a week's worth of content, or if you are interested in enlisting my services as a teacher or tutor, you can reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail. Thank you to my listeners for listening, thank you to my readers for reading, and thank you to my supporters for supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.-----Substack: rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/Patreon: patreon.com/rabbischneeweissYouTube Channel: youtube.com/rabbischneeweissInstagram: instagram.com/rabbischneeweiss/"The Stoic Jew" Podcast: thestoicjew.buzzsprout.com"Machshavah Lab" Podcast: machshavahlab.buzzsprout.com"The Mishlei Podcast": mishlei.buzzsprout.com"Rambam Bekius" Podcast: rambambekius.buzzsprout.com"The Tefilah Podcast": tefilah.buzzsprout.comOld Blog: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/WhatsApp Content Hub (where I post all my content and announce my public classes): https://chat.whatsapp.com/GEB1EPIAarsELfHWuI2k0HAmazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y72CSP86S24W?ref_=wl_sharel

This week Kiara Binah stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about her music, her acting and her refreshing perspective on the importance of the arts. Kiara Binah can be found at the following links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsmerickyb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmerickyb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ItsMeRickyB Website: https://sites.google.com/view/itsmerickyb/ Enjoy their music on Spotify, or you can find them on the new 561 Music Playlist we created of various local artists that we will be continually updating. Kiara Binah on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CM0pS399WTkDZhpoLxqee?si=LZqe3dg7QoKDHrqcCrM-2g 561 Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7y2i0AgJTGRMtxMADgZ7AZ?si=Zp77sqBTuewWTDouxH2g 561 Music Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiarabinah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkiarabinah YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kiarabinah A huge thank you to our sponsors this week. JUPITER INLET BOAT RENTALS Jupiter Inlet Boat Rentals is Palm Beach County's Premier Boat Rental Company and Boat Rental Club. As an alternative to boat ownership, our membership club ranks number #1 in boat quality, availability and customer satisfaction. OASIS ROOT COFFEE AND KAVA LOUNGE Oasis Root Coffee and Kava Lounge in Jupiter is a fun, relaxing place to come by drink kava, java, or tea, and hang out… South Pacific Style! Open daily from 8am-1am. Located at 185 E. Indiantown Rd., Suite 111, Jupiter, FL 33477. LIVE MUSIC COMMUNITY Thank you to Justin and Live Music Community for all they do to make our podcasts as professional as possible. If you are looking to do a podcast, record an album, do a live stream, or anything of that type, Live Music Community is the place to go. LMC is also a music school that takes it up a notch by not only teaching the foundations of music theory and songs on instruments and vocals but also teaches the students the full band experience. They team your child up with like-minded individuals who then go on to play shows, do live streams, and learn the dos and don'ts of being in a successful working band. You can find them online at https://www.livemusiccommunity.com and on Facebook and Instagram @LMCFlorida 561 Music Podcast was recorded by our producer Justin Hucker at Live Music Community, which offers podcasting, video production, live stream, music lessons, recording and so much more. Check them out and take a virtual studio tour here: https://www.livemusiccommunity.com Special Guest: Kiara Binah.

La 2da. Esfera CELESTIAL Chokmah La siguiente etapa es "Chokhmah" que traducida al inglés significa "sabiduría". Que se considera una etapa en la que la singularidad infinitamente caliente y contraída se expandió en el espacio y el tiempo. A menudo se piensa en ella como pura energía dinámica de una intensidad infinita impulsada para siempre a una velocidad más rápida que la luz. Chokhmah, la segunda de las diez Sefirot, es el primer poder del intelecto consciente dentro de la Creación. Siendo el primer punto de la existencia "real", ya que Keter representa la vacuidad. Según el libro de Job, "la sabiduría viene de la nada". Chokhmah aparece en la configuración de las sefirot en la parte superior del eje derecho, y corresponde en el tzelem Elokim, traducido como: "la imagen divina", al ojo izquierdo, o hemisferio derecho del cerebro. Chokhmah está asociado en el alma con el poder de la percepción intuitiva, destellando como un rayo a través de la conciencia. Chokmah está situado en la parte superior de la columna derecha y corresponde al hemisferio derecho del cerebro. En el Zohar, Chokhmah es el punto primordial que brilla desde la voluntad de Dios. Por lo tanto, es el punto de partida de la Creación. Todas las cosas siguen indiferenciadas en este punto y solo se vuelven inteligibles en el Binah.. Estimemos la exposición …

La 3ra. Esfera CELESTIAL Binah La próxima esfera es " Binah " que traducido al inglés significa "comprensión", que se considera la energía femenina primordial. La madre celestial del universo que recibe la energía de "Chokhmah", enfriándola y nutriéndola. En sus múltiples formas presentes en todo el mundo y todo el cosmos. También se ve como el comienzo del tiempo mismo. Binah es "comprensión intuitiva" o "contemplación". Se compara con un 'palacio de espejos' que refleja el punto puro de luz de Chokhmah, la sabiduría, incrementándolo y multiplicándolo en una variedad infinita de formas. En este sentido, es la 'cantera', que es excavada por la luz de la sabiduría. Es el útero que da forma al Espíritu de Dios. A nivel psicológico, Binah es "sabiduría procesada", también conocida como razonamiento deductivo. Es, entender una idea de otra idea. Mientras que Chokhmah es intelecto que no emana del proceso racional y es inspirado o enseñado. Binah es el proceso racional que es innato en la persona y que trabaja para desarrollar una idea por completo.… Evaluemos el planteamiento…

The latest episode of Inward. To learn more about this episode and how you can support Reb Joey's Torah, visit ⁠InwardTorah.org⁠

התוכן ידוע שיסוד ישיבת תו"ת בא ע"י הצעת כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר לאביו לייסד הישיבה, אע"פ שבאותו זמן הי' אביו הנשיא, ונשיא יש רק א', ובפרט נשיא חב"ד. והרי חב"ד קשור בפשטות עם לימוד התורה (התייסדות הישיבה) שצ"ל בו חכמה בינה דעת. יום ההתייסדות של הישיבה, ט"ו אלול, הוא יום השלישי מי"ג אלול – יום הנישואין של כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר, ש"ביום השלישי יקימנו ונחי' לפניו" שזה נפעל ע"י יסוד הישיבה, שתפקידם של התמימים הוא להיות "נרות להאיר" – שגם התלמידים ומושפעים שלהם עצמם יהיו "נרות להאיר", ובנוסח אחר: שכ"א מהם יעשה מד' אמותיו ומביתו הפרטי מעין ישיבת תו"ת; מכיון שכל נשיא הוא ממלא מקומו של הנשיא שלפניו, נמצא שבדורנו ישנם בגלוי כל השמונה דורות של נשיאי חב"ד, ושומעים תורה מכ"א מהם. ע"ד הסיפור הידוע אודות שבעת התורות ששמעו מהבעש"ט בג"ע, וכאשר כ"א מאתנו לומד וחוזר תורה שנאמרה בג"ע, הרי כיון שעי"ז "שפתותיו דובבות...", ובנדו"ד בג"ע – ה"ז בבחי' "עולמך תראה בחייך", בעוה"ז הגשמי. ועוד.ג' חלקים משיחת ט"ו אלול ה'תנש"א ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=18-09-2024 Synopsis We know that Tomchei Temimim was established upon the suggestion of my father-in-law the Rebbe to his father, even though his father was the Nasi at the time, and there is only one Nasi at a time, especially in Chabad, and “Chabad” (embodied in the establishment of the yeshiva) involves Chochmah, Binah and Daas. The yeshiva was founded on 15 Elul, the third day from 13 Elul, the wedding anniversary of my father-in-law, the Rebbe; the verse states “…on the third day He will set us up, and we will live before Him,” and this is achieved by the founding of Tomchei Temimim, whose students' role is to be “shining lights,” such that those whom they influence also become shining lights themselves. In other words: every one of them should make his four cubits and his personal home resemble Tomchei Temimim. Since every Nasi is the successor of the Nasi before him, it emerges that in our generation we have the revelation of all eight generations of Nesi'im, and we receive Torah teachings from them all, like the well-known story about the seven teachings heard from the Baal Shem Tov in Gan Eden. When every one of us learns and repeats the words of Torah said in Gan Eden, which causes “his lips to move” in Gan Eden – this is akin to “seeing your World in your lifetime” in this physical world.3 excerpts from sichah of 15 Elul 5751 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=18-09-2024 לע”נ מרת חי' איידל בת ר' אברהם דוד ע"ה לעבאוויטש ליום היארצייט שלה ט"ו אלול. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.נדבת משפחתה שי'‏

The latest episode of Inward. To learn more about this episode and how you can support Reb Joey's Torah, visit ⁠InwardTorah.org⁠

SPECIAL GUESTS: Baba Amin and Nkoyo Binah Ojuok -  HOW AFRICAN CENTERED SCHOOLS CAN SAVE THE BLACK COMMUNITIES

Birkot Ha-Shahar - "HaNoten LaSekhvi Binah" by Rabbi Avi Harari

The latest episode of Inward. To learn more about this episode and how you can support Reb Joey's Torah, visit ⁠InwardTorah.org⁠

Send us a Text Message.In Episode #13, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath welcome Kevin Danna, owner and winemaker of Binah Winery, Allentown, Pennsylvania.First, they delve into what is in their respective glasses, with Kevin drinking the new Cabernet Franc Reserve and Kenny drinking the Merlot, 2022.They discuss Kevin's winemaking origin story and his fateful journey from landscape engineer to winemaker, beginning in Pinnacle Ridge Winery before starting his own winery. Danna discusses his background in sparkling wine, always Kenny's favorite, in this case, the 2021 Blanc de Blancs. Kevin takes the listener through each step of the process.Danna speaks about his philosophy in winemaking and the different style he brings to winemaking in a cool climate region, unique to the kosher world. He discusses his path to kosher wine and the ability to use wine to bring people together.The conversation covers topics such as the production and growth of Binah, the choice of varietals and blends, and the challenges for a boutique winery. They discuss the benefits of the Binah Winery Club, which is direct to customer, with no cost to join, unlimited free shipping, and great discounts. Binah wines can be purchased directly from the winery at binahwinery.com and Wine Club info can be found at binahwinery.com/club.Support the Show.Email your questions and comments to kosherwinepodcast@gmail.com

Chochma and Binah

Pirkei Avot 1:5 - "Hokhmah and Binah" by Rabbi Avi Harari

Send us a Text Message.In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman talk about an oft-overlooked aspect of every wine bottle: the enclosure. First, they introduce a new segment as Rabbi Bernath reads a wine label and Kenny is left to guess which bottle it is.They then introduce the main topic, first discussing some of the history of cork and its geographical implications. They discuss each of the enclosures used for wine, including natural cork, synthetic cork, agglomerated cork such as Diam, Vinolok, crowns, and screw caps. They discuss the pros and cons of each enclosure and some of the myths attached.They tackle the issue of TCA, which causes the wine fault of cork taint, and comes from a contaminant inside the cork which can affect over 3% of all wines enclosed by cork.Lastly, they talk about an interesting wine they enjoyed over the last week. Kenny discusses the Binah, Blanc de Blancs, 2021, and Yisroel talks about the Jezreel, Icon, 2018.The hosts mention that they love feedback and questions and leave open the possibility of mentioning people's names on air should they choose.Support the Show.Email your questions and comments to kosherwinepodcast@gmail.com

Yahrtzeit Yomi #1047!! ה אייר The Imrei Binah Rav Meir Auerbach רב מאיר ב״ר יצחק איצק אמרי בינה (1815 - 1878) ---------------------------------------------------- Share the Yahrtzeit Yomi link with your contacts!! https://chat.whatsapp.com/JimbwNtBaX31vmRDdnO3yk To dedicate or sponsor, please contact 917-841-5059. Sponsorships can be paid by Zelle to the same number. First come, first served. Monthly sponsorships are $540. Weekly sponsorships are $180. Daily sponsorships are as follows: Dedications (l'Zecher Nishmas, Zechus shidduch/refuah/yeshuah, etc.) are $50. Sponsorships (fliers, advertising, promotions, additional links, etc.) are $100. The cost to request and sponsor a Tzaddik that is not included on the Yahrtzeit Yomi schedule is $180.

- Music from many traditions, both old and new - Two famous singers who went from "Bimah to Binah" - A Yiddish Expression -Inspiration for this holiday of Redemption and Freedom

In some ways this class is a follow up to our class on Adar Bet where we compare current events to Amalek attacking on the way to har Sinai, Bilaam and Balak attacking on the way into Eretx Yisrael to Haman attacking before the building of Bayit Sheni to today. We begin this week The Book of Vayikra (Leviticus), also known as Torat Kohanim — the Laws of the Priests — deals largely with the korbanot (offerings) brought in the Mishkan (Tent of Meeting). Since this Sefer which we will spend the next three months with deals so much with kohanim, it is worth taking some time to understand who they are and what they mean to the Jewish people. They are more than just priests. Rabbi Pinchas Winston suggests A good starting point is the word kohen itself, spelled, in Hebrew, Chof-Heh-Nun. Breaking the three letters into two groups, the first two spell the word koh—s0—the opening of many of the prophets as in, “So says God . . .” This is a reason for this. We discussed many times that to me koh is a code word for the light of creation. The gematria of koh is 25, one of the most significant numbers in Judaism. To begin with, it is the gematria of the word yehi, used in the verse with which God made light: And God said, “Let there be light!” and yehi ohr—there was light. (Bereishis 1:3) light being the 25th word. This, of course, was not the light of the sun, the moon, and the stars, which did not start working until Day Four of Creation. Besides, as Rashi explains in the next verse, the light that God made on Day One was quickly hidden by God shortly after, for the righteous in the future time. Why? Because God knew that evil people would come along in history and abuse this light, so therefore, He hid it from them before they could even know about it. Evil people and righteous people alike make use of the light of the sun, the moon, and the stars. Furthermore, the Talmud writes, with this light, appropriately called the Ohr HaGanuz—the Hidden Light—Adam HaRishon could see from one end of the world until the other end. Hence, the Shema has 25 letters, because it is the creed of the Jewish people, the nation charged with being a light unto nations. Thus, when the prophets began their words of criticism to awaken the Jewish people to their Divine mission, it was only fitting that they begin with the word koh, and the gematria of 25, as if to say, “Hey! Remember the mandate of 25 and your commitment to live up to it?” What exactly does that mean, and what does it have to do with the kohanim, especially if the light is hidden from mankind until a future time, assumedly Yemos HaMoshiach? The Leshem Shlomo Elyashiv (Eliashov) (January 5, 1841 [12 Tevet 5602] - March 13, 1926 [27 Adar, 5676]) (Hebrew: שלמה בן חיים חייקל אלישיב), also known as the Leshem or Ba'al HaLeshem, was a famous kabbalist, who was born in Šiauliai, Lithuania, and later moved to the Land of Israel. R' Eliashiv taught Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook Kabbalah when Rabbi Kook was the young rabbi of the town of Zoimel. Rabbi Kook was granted a month-long leave of absence to study with the famous kabbalist in Shavel.[1] In 1922, when Rabbi Kook was serving as chief rabbi of Jerusalem, Rabbi Elyashiv asked him for assistance in settling in Eretz Yisrael. Due to Rav Kook's intervention, the great kabbalist, his son-in-law, daughter, and his eleven-year-old grandson (who would grow up to be the great scholar Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv), were allowed to emigrate to the Land of Israel.[2] 'One particularly poignant story tells of a visit the revered Leshem paid to the chief rabbi. It was a bitterly cold winter evening and Rav Kook noted that the Leshem had no coat. Rav Kook immediately took his own fur-lined coat from his closet and gave it to the elderly man as a gift. This coat remained in the Elyashiv family as an heirloom and was periodically worn by Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv on wintry days.'[2] explains: He made a separation in the illumination of the light, that it should not flow or give off light except for the righteous, whose actions draw it down and make it shine. However, the actions of the evil block it, leaving them in darkness, and this itself was the hiding of the Light. (Sefer HaKlallim, Klal 18, Anaf 8, Os 4) Rabbi Winston suggested that This short insight of the LeShem is perhaps one of the most important in all of Torah, at least in terms of helping the Jewish people understand their mission in life. It says, simply, that when God set aside the Hidden Light for righteous people in the future time, it meant from that time onward. It became hidden only to evil people, whose actions cause the light to repel them. This is very important, because this light is as crucial for seeing the truth about life as eyes are for seeing the world around us. Without this Ohr HaGanuz, a person remains blind to the reality of God and truth, and can willingly and happily stumble down the wrong path in life. He may have a blast, but in the end, the blast will have him. We read: kol yisrael yesh lahem All of the Jewish people have a portion in the World-to-Come, as it says, “All of Your people are righteous and will forever inherit the land; the branch of My planting, the work of My hands.” (Yeshayahu 60:21) This is less a compliment than it is a reminder of what the Jewish people are supposed to be. For, to not be righteous means that one is denied access to the Ohr HaGanuz, to a clear vision of the purpose of life, and how best to achieve it. In fact, since one's access to the Ohr HaGanuz is primarily through the words of Torah, one's level of righteousness determines one's access to the levels of Torah. Anyone can pick up and read a Chumash, and today, even the Talmud. But, only the righteous can draw down through Torah the Ohr HaGanuz, and benefit from it. This is why non-righteous people, in spite of the fact that they read such sources of Torah knowledge from cover-to-cover, are never impacted by its words. Their physical eyes may be wide open, but their mind's eye, being blind to higher levels of reality, sees only darkness, even though they are convinced they are seeing what the righteous see, and that it is the latter who are deluded. However, even for Jews who wish to be righteous, it is not an easy feat, especially in so distracting a world. To solve this problem, we have kohanim. Kohanim, at least in Temple times, were spared the need to be involved in the outside, in the world of spiritual distraction. They were supported by the community, and allowed to remain in a holy environment most of the time. (The Kohen Gadol himself never left the Bais HaMikdosh while he functioned in this role.) This is why the kohanim had to live up to a higher standard than the rest of the Jewish people. As the koh indicates at the beginning of the word kohen, they didn't have the luxury of being a little less righteous. It was their role to remain in the position of conduits for the Divine light for the rest of the people, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, so that the Jewish people could strive to be such conduits for the rest of the world. Eretz Yisroel functions in a similar way, as the following reveals: Rabbi Moshe Cordovero Rabbi Moshe Cordovero (1522-1570) 'The Ramak' One of the greatest of all Kabbalists was Rabbi Moshe Cordovero. He was born in 1522 in Safed, the city that was soon to become famed as a center of Kabbalah. At a young age, he already gained a reputation as an extroardinary genius. Besides his knowledge in Kabbalah, he was a Talmudic scholar and philosopher of the highest rank, and was widely respected in these fields. He was even one of the four to receive the special semichah-ordination from Rabbi Yaakov Beirav in 1538, along with Rabbis Yosef Caro (Cordovero's teacher in Jewish Law), Moshe of Trani and Yosef Sagis, all of whom were much older and better known than the young prodigy. wrote: “Anyone who lives in Eretz Yisroel is considered a righteous person even if it doesn't appear that way. For, if he wasn't, then the land would spit him out, as it says, ‘And the land shall spit out its inhabitants' (Vayikra 18:25). Therefore, regarding even those who act in evil ways, if the land does not reject them then God calls him “righteous.” This is what is meant by the verse, ‘This is the gate of God; the righteous shall enter through it' (Tehillim 118:20). The ‘gate of God' refers to Eretz Yisroel, as we see Ya'akov Avinu calling it ‘the gate of Heaven' (Bereishis 28:17). The first letters of tzadikim yavo'u vo—the righteous shall enter through it—are Tzaddi -Yud-Bais and can be arranged to spell tzvi—deer—implying that Eretz HaTzvi—the Land of the Deer—is the gateway to God, and that all those that enter it are called “righteous,” for once they enter they do not leave.” (Tuv HaAretz, The Advantage of Living in Eretz Yisroel . . .) In other words, Eretz Yisroel mystically maintains the spiritual status of Jews living on the land, as long as they fulfill the mitzvos dependent upon the land, like taking tithes and observing the Shmittah year. Hence, it takes less spiritual accomplishment to access the Hidden Light in Eretz Yisroel as it does in the rest of the world, which is why the Talmud says: Even the air of Eretz Yisroel makes a person wise. (Bava Basra 158b) Hence, one of the borders of Eretz Yisroel, the one the Jews were made to cross on their initial entry into the land, is the Yarden, or the Jordan River. In English the name may mean very little, by the Hebrew name can be broken into two parts: yarad Nun—the Nun descended. Which Nun? The Nun of the Nun Sha'arei Binah —the Fifty Gates of Understanding, with which God made Creation (Rosh Hashanah 21b). Kabbalah explains that it is the Nun Sha'arei Binah that the Ohr HaGanuz passes through on its way down into our world. It is the Fifty Gates of Understanding that filter the light, allowing it to result in every aspect of Creation as we know, and don't know it, above and below. It is also the light of Torah, for those who merit it, which is why the Midrash also says that there is no Torah like the Torah of Eretz Yisroel. For, even in times when the Temple does not exist, and the kohanim cannot function in the role as they once did, Eretz Yisroel does, making access to the Hidden Light that much easier. Hence, another names for the Jewish people is Mamleches Kohanim—a kingdom of Kohanim— since with the help of Eretz Yisroel, we can also function in the level of kohanim to some degree. Not only is the Nun Sha'arei Binah the source of the light of the Torah, it is also the source of our souls, which we access on more profound levels by learning Torah, and, of course, by living in Eretz Yisroel. Sometimes we forget this, and it takes our enemies to remind us of who we really are. This is why Haman can also be read: Heh-Mem, Nun, or “they are 50,” referring to the Jewish people that Haman arouses by his attempt at genocide. This is also why he planned to hang Mordechai on a gallows that was 50 amos high: Haman sensed that there was about to be an influx of the light of the Nun Sha'arei Binah, and wanted to thwart it. It is with the light of the Fifty Gates of Understanding that we use to fully rectify Creation. This is the death note for Amalek. Therefore, explains the Nesivos Shalom, Sholom Noach Berezovsky (Hebrew: שלום נח ברזובסקי; August 18, 1911 – August 8, 2000) was the rebbe (hereditary rabbinic leader) of the Slonim dynasty of hasidim from 1981 until his death. His teachings were published as a series of books entitled Nesivos Sholom Amalek attacked the Jewish people during their 50 day ascension to Mt. Sinai and the acceptance of Torah. He didn't stop it from happening, but he was able to lessen its impact, and hold of the Final Redemption. The next time Amalek tries to block such an opportunity for complete redemption, is just as the Jewish people are entering the land. This time Amalek attacks through Balak and Bilaam, who, the Zohar explains, were rooted in Amalek. The name Amalek is even built into their names. Once again, he didn't stop the event, but he lessened it enough to hold off the Final Redemption for a while longer, once they caused Gad, Reuven, and Menashe to choose to live in the Diaspora instead of Eretz HaKodesh. The next potential for a complete redemption was in Mordechai's and Esther's time, which, as the Talmud says, was really the completion of what began at Har Sinai over a millennium before. Once again, Amalek showed up, not preventing redemption, but lessening its impact and its ability to eradicate evil from Creation. After that, there were battles with Amalek, but mostly started by the Jewish people, especially in Shaul HaMelech's time. The next war an Amaleki seems to go out of his way to fight against the Jewish people was in World War II, which, as Hitler, y”s, himself admitted, was really a war against the Jews. And, in pure Amaleki style, he sacrificed the war effort, put himself at risk, just to harm and murder more Jews. He may not have physically descended from Amalek, but he certainly did spiritually. His arrival on the scene would imply that, at that time, there was a potential for the complete tikun, and he came to stop it. The Holocaust, according to Torah hashkofah, was Amalek's attempt to prevent the Final Redemption, so that he, and other evil people like him, can remain in history a little longer. However, as always, Amalek is never able to completely prevent the aspect of redemption that was destined for that time, but he was able to limit its impact, and push off the full tikun a little longer. This is why the formation of the State of Israel has been so confusing for some, and misread by so many, some who see too much in it, and many who see too little in it. Nevertheless, aside from many other reasons, which are mentioned in my new book, Drowning In Pshat: A Deeper Look At The Final Redemption, the very fact that Amalek showed up when he did makes it clear that what happened in 1948 was certainly part of the Final Redemption. Just how much remains to be seen, but an important part of it, it is hard to say otherwise. Why should anyone be surprised if they understand the lands connection to the Nun Sha'arei Binah? Like the Jewish people themselves, it is a lens through which the light of Torah is able to shine on the rest of the world: From Tzion will come Torah. (Yeshayahu 2:3) From Tzion, the light of the Nun Sha'arei Binah fill go forth to the rest of the world, just as it goes from the kohanim to the Jewish people. Hence, the last letter of the word kohen is, in fact, a Nun, to indicate that which they are supposed to radiate to the rest of the nation, by using the light of 25. They were the microcosm; the Jewish nation, as a whole, is the macrocosm. Thus, the Kohen Gadol wore the letters of the 12 Tribes on his shoulders, 25 letters on one side, and 25 letters on the other side. How convenient it was that all the names of tribes, the fathers of the entire nation, should total 50. It was an ongoing reminder of the role of the kohanim.

In this episode we talk about Da'at and this Sefirot's assigned angel as understood in the Book of Remembrance.From the Book of Remembrance:"The second and the third is Da'at (Knowledge), the Truth of the way, before the creation. And only by Knowledge may wisdom be gained, for the beginning of  knowledge is truth. Knowledge is the Left Eye; from Truth came the Torah, the treasure of Heaven. And I, the Great Jehovah, am its herald, but in my place stands Khamael to be its herald, and Khamael walked the earth as Alma, until I took him." -Book of Remembrance Chapter 33:9-12Music: “Impact Moderato” by Kevin MacLeodSupport the show

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rabbikalish/support

Description: The Rav's Zohar Session on Shevat (Aquarius)Date: 1991Locations: Queens, New York, USATrack Number: 1 of 2Length: 60 minutesZohar Sources: Zohar Vayikra @ Approx 31:35.  ("Zohar discusses many angels . . mayin m'dalyar . . . Binah.")

Rabbi Daniel Kalish @ Yeshivas Imrei Binah in Growth by Rabbi Daniel Kalish

Rabbi Kalish

Length: 1 hour 30 minutesSynopsis: This evening (11/2/23), in Thursday night Pirkei Avos shiur for women, we moved on to the next clause in our mishnah about the interrelationship between binah and daas. We tackled what I believe is one of the most difficult Rambam's I know. With Hashem's help - after a crash-course style review of the Aristotelian concepts of form and material - we were able to actually uncover a nice and useful idea in the Rambam's commentary! We might not have learned other meforshim this time, but I'm really happy with what we learned from the Rambam! -----מקורות:אבות ג:יטמשלי ג:יט-כ; כד:ג-דרש"י - משלי א:הרש"י - דברים א:טורמב"ם - אבות ג:יטרמב"ם - משנה תורה: ספר המדע, הלכות יסודי התורה ב:ג; ד:זרמב"ם - מורה הנבוכים א:סחLeon Kass, "The Hungry Soul" pp.35-36-----This week's Torah content has been sponsored anonymously in the hope that we will hear less sad news about things we can't control and learn more Torah to bring about change in ourselves, and in those aspects of the world which we can control.-----If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider contributing to my Patreon at www.patreon.com/rabbischneeweiss. Alternatively, if you would like to make a direct contribution to the "Rabbi Schneeweiss Torah Content Fund," my Venmo is @Matt-Schneeweiss, and my Zelle and PayPal are mattschneeweiss at gmail. Even a small contribution goes a long way to covering the costs of my podcasts, and will provide me with the financial freedom to produce even more Torah content for you.If you would like to sponsor a day's or a week's worth of content, or if you are interested in enlisting my services as a teacher or tutor, you can reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail. Thank you to my listeners for listening, thank you to my readers for reading, and thank you to my supporters for supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.-----Substack: rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/Patreon: patreon.com/rabbischneeweissYouTube: youtube.com/rabbischneeweissInstagram: instagram.com/rabbischneeweiss/"The Stoic Jew" Podcast: thestoicjew.buzzsprout.com"Machshavah Lab" Podcast: machshavahlab.buzzsprout.com"The Mishlei Podcast": mishlei.buzzsprout.com"Rambam Bekius" Podcast: rambambekius.buzzsprout.com"The Tefilah Podcast": tefilah.buzzsprout.comOld Blog: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GEB1EPIAarsELfHWuI2k0HAmazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y72CSP86S24W?ref_=wl_sharel

This week we are talking about Eisheth Zenunim, "queen of harlots" who is considered the personification of sin in the Zohar, and one of the 4 wives of Samael. We discuss Eisheth's relationship to the serpent in the Garden of Eden as well as to Babalon, and her Kabbalistic association with the Qlippoth, the flip side of the Tree of Life consisting of the "husks" of the dead and considered the embodiment of evil. But is she a temptation to sin for the spiritual aspirant, or a neglected part of the fullness of "creation"?

Unity of Inner Chochma and Binah

Cognitive Resonance; Unity of Chochma and Binah

Gates of Binah; Art of Teaching

Remington and Jeana get into people and politicians freezing, why we're all doomed based on a viral Tik Tok video, pop culture deaths in 3s, Binah on the Tree of Life, timeline interference, The Mandela Effect, endurance and resistance, Aleister Crowley, and the importance of operating and creating outside of the system.Other topics include: The old paradigms and retrogrades playing out in “And Just Like That”, Sinead O'Connor, Tony Bennett, David Bowie, a man named "Yoni", and Madonna's ‘K' Kabbalah. SIGN UP FOR PATREON 

S23:E3 • Reb Joey continues his series of shiurim on the teachings of Rabbi Yitzchak Luria, known as the Arizal. 'Inward' is a production of the Shefa Podcast Network, and is supported in part from a grant from the Hadar Institute. Please support Rabbi Joey's teaching and this podcast by contributing here, designating "Inward". Music is by Zusha. Help support them by purchasing their music. Audio is by David Kwan. Production & Cover Design is by Zev Gavriel.

#angelinvesting #telaviv #jimjimsreinventionrevolution It's time to talk angel investing as JimJim shares for the first time his angel investing journey, including insights from his recent trip to Tel Aviv, Israel, the world's startup nation.  Listen to JJRR 106 as JimJim describes the origins of angel investing and how investors bring the “kiss of life” to startups.  Find out how and why JimJim started angel investing and then take a deep dive into Tel Aviv's diverse venture capital scene as JimJim shares his thoughts on the firms and organizations he recently had the opportunity to meet with.  Home - iAngels Build, Lead, Invest | AngelList Team8 - Rethink Venture | Company-Building Venture Group Home | Coller Venture Review (collerinstituteofventure.org) Venture Capital Firm | AnD Ventures | Israel (and-ventures.com) Video-based Vital Signs Monitoring - Binah Buy JimJim a Coffee. ko-fi.com/jimjim99 - Ko-fi ❤️ Where creators get support from fans through donations, memberships, shop sales and more! The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page. 04:25s What is angel investing? – bringing the kiss of life 07:11s Origin of the term angel investing 8:50s Accredited investors -  who can be an angel investor 11:22s How I started angel investing and why 14:30s First diving into angel investing with iAngels 15:48s Angel investments are not liquid like the stock market 18:30s Angelist – finding additional angel / early stage investments 22:01s Touring venture capital firms in Israel 24:36s Binah.ai, an iAngels portfolio company 27:35s Visiting the Coller Institute of Venture at Tel Aviv University 30:40s Team 8 – A venture firm that builds businesses in addition to bringing capital 34:40s AND Ventures – A firm founded by ex Google and US based big tech folks Enjoy the episode? Share with friends! Subscribe in Spotify, Apple or Google Podcasts! https://www.jimjimsreinventionrevolution.com/resources jimjim99 | Twitter, Instagram, Spotify, Facebook | Linktree Buy JimJim a Coffee. ko-fi.com/jimjim99 - Ko-fi ❤️ Where creators get support from fans through donations, memberships, shop sales and more! The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page.

Yahrtzeit Yomi #635!! ה אייר (Belated) The Imrei Binah Rav Meir Auerbach (1815 - 1878) רב מאיר ב״ר יצחק איצק אמרי בינה Month of Iyar Dedicated by R' Dovid Rosenthal לעילוי נשמת Reah Davis רבקה בת אליהו ע״ה ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.

S21:E1 • Reb Joey begins a series of shiurim on the Mitteler Rebbe of Chabad. 'Inward' is a production of the Shefa Podcast Network, and is supported in part from a grant from the Hadar Institute. Please support Rabbi Joey's teaching and this podcast by contributing here, designating "Inward". Music is by Zusha. Help support them by purchasing their music. Audio is by David Kwan. Production & Cover Design is by Zev Gavriel.

לעילי נשמת ר׳ שמחה יעקב בן ר׳ מאיר יחיאל זצ״ל

Shiur from Rabbi Knopfler and Rabbi Esrig from Yeshivas Imrei Binah at the end in Growth by Rabbi Daniel Kalish

Tanya - A Tale of Two Souls #12: From 1997-2002, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Jacobson presented a weekly Tanya class in the Heichal Menachem Center in Boro Park, Brooklyn, NY. The series included 150 classes, covering the first section of Tanya, Likkutei Amarim, which comprises 53 chapters.

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Why is Kislev called the month of Geulah? What is the meaning of Geulah? Chassidus Applied to Tes Kislev:What is the main contribution of the Mitteler Rebbe? Why is the Mitteler Rebbe compared to Binah? Chassidus Applied to VayeitzeiWhat personal lessons do we learn from Jacob's journey from Beer Sheba to Charan? What is the significance of Yaakov's dream of the ladder and what practical advice does it give us in our daily lives? Was Yaakov's 14 years of work a punishment for the 14 years he spent in the yeshiva of Shem V'Eiver? Who were Bilha and Zilpa? Why did Rachel steal her father's idols? Follow-upHow can we say that Rivka was only three years old when she married Yitzchak? Are nose rings appropriate today? Why did Abraham not tell Sarah about the Akeidah? Are there any authentic surviving paintings of the patriarchs or Moses? Is it wise to learn both tracks of Rambam daily – three chapters as well as one chapter? Were the original Jews dark skinned? PrayerWhy do we pray? Is prayer about cultivating community? What is kavanah and the proper way to pray? Are our prayers answered? Is it possible that my prayers weren't answered because I didn't pray properly? When we pray are we tuning in to different spiritual frequencies? Is that the reason why we assume different positions when saying certain prayers?