Podcasts about Zohar

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-04-21_lesson_zohar-la-am-toldot-veyitrotzetzu-habanim_n4_p1. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 4 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All

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Video, eng_t_norav_2025-04-19_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-vemoshe-haya-roe_n1_p2. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 1

Audio, spa_t_norav_2025-04-19_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-vemoshe-haya-roe_n1_p2. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1 :: Lessons_series. Zóhar para todos

Video, hun_t_norav_2025-04-19_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-vemoshe-haya-roe_n1_p2. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, bul_t_norav_2025-04-19_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-vemoshe-haya-roe_n1_p2. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, spa_t_norav_2025-04-19_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-vemoshe-haya-roe_n1_p2. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1 :: Lessons_series. Zóhar para todos

Video, spa_t_norav_2025-04-19_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-vemoshe-haya-roe_n1_p2. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1 :: Lessons_series. Zóhar para todos

Audio, spa_t_norav_2025-04-19_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-vemoshe-haya-roe_n1_p2. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1 :: Lessons_series. Zóhar para todos

Video, ita_t_norav_2025-04-19_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-vemoshe-haya-roe_n1_p2. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1 :: Lessons_series. Zohar per tutti

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-04-19_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-vemoshe-haya-roe_n1_p2. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, ron_t_norav_2025-04-19_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-vemoshe-haya-roe_n1_p2. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-04-19_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-vemoshe-haya-roe_n1_p2. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 1

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-04-18_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-veyaanhu-bney-israel_n1_p3. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-04-18_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-veyaanhu-bney-israel_n1_p3. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 1

Audio, spa_t_norav_2025-04-18_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-veyaanhu-bney-israel_n1_p3. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zóhar para todos :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-04-18_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-veyaanhu-bney-israel_n1_p3. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 1

clase de Zohar

Video, por_t_norav_2025-04-18_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-veyaanhu-bney-israel_n1_p3. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-04-18_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-veyaanhu-bney-israel_n1_p3. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, spa_t_norav_2025-04-18_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-veyaanhu-bney-israel_n1_p3. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zóhar para todos :: Daily_lesson 1

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-04-18_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-veyaanhu-bney-israel_n1_p3. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, bul_t_norav_2025-04-18_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-veyaanhu-bney-israel_n1_p3. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, spa_t_norav_2025-04-18_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-veyaanhu-bney-israel_n1_p3. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zóhar para todos :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, hun_t_norav_2025-04-18_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-veyaanhu-bney-israel_n1_p3. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 1

Audio, spa_t_norav_2025-04-18_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-veyaanhu-bney-israel_n1_p3. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zóhar para todos :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, ron_t_norav_2025-04-18_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-veyaanhu-bney-israel_n1_p3. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, ita_t_norav_2025-04-18_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-veyaanhu-bney-israel_n1_p3. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1 :: Lessons_series. Zohar per tutti

Video, por_t_norav_2025-04-18_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-veyaanhu-bney-israel_n1_p3. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 1

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-04-12_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-veele-shmot_n1_p3. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 1

Zohar for All. Shmot. These Are the Names

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-04-12_lesson_zohar-la-am-shmot-veele-shmot_n1_p3. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 1

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Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-04-10_lesson_zohar-la-am-toldot-ve-ele-toldot-itzhak_n4_p1. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 4 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All

Episode 95.  What comes to mind when you hear the term mysticism? Perhaps you imagine a yogi sitting cross legged in meditation, or people sitting in a circle chanting. Several religions have mystical practices, Sufism in Islam, and Zen Buddhism, for instance. Whatever the particulars, they generally share a desire to become one with the Divine and valueing of spiritual rather than intellectual understanding. Today, my guest, Lex Rofeberg, has joined me to talk about Jewish mysticism, its history, core books, challenging concepts and risks to followers. As a rabbi ordained in the Jewish Renewal movement, he is both a practitioner and critic of Jewish mysticism. Lex is co-host of the Judaism Unbound podcast and the Un-Yeshiva – a link is in the show notes. He is also an active proponent of learning from other faith traditions. In this, he shares my philosophy that learning about other paths is beneficial and does not pose a risk to your beliefs or practice. Bio:  Lex Rofeberg (he/him) serves as senior Jewish educator for Judaism Unbound, a digital-first Jewish organization. He co-hosts and produces its weekly podcast, facilitates many of its digital rituals and events, and oversees the UnYeshiva: a digital center for Jewish learning and unlearning. He graduated from Brown University with a degree in Judaic Studies, and was ordained as a rabbi by ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lex lived for two years in Jackson, Mississippi -- working for the Institute of Southern Jewish Life -- and he currently lives in Providence, Rhode Island with his wife.Highlights: Embracing Jewish pop culture. Pantheism, panentheism and monotheism.Embodied worship and pantheism. Oneness and separation of the sacred and the profane.Hasidism, neo-Hasidism, and Chabad.The Zohar and Kabbalah. Reckoning with harm in by charismatic leaders.Social Media links for Lex: Website – JudaismUnbound.comBluesky – @lexaphus.bsky.socialReferences:Living Our Beliefs – Yusef Hayes episode on SufismLiving Our Beliefs – David Green on the Tanya and ChabadTranscript on BuzzsproutSocial Media links for Méli:Website – the Talking with God ProjectMeli's emailLinkedIn – Meli SolomonFacebook – Meli SolomonFollow the podcast!The Living Our Beliefs podcast is part of the Talking with God Project.

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-04-10_lesson_zohar-la-am-toldot-ve-ele-toldot-itzhak_n4_p1. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 4 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All

On March 26, 2025,⁠ ⁠Collider. hosted⁠ ⁠Building Blocks 2025⁠⁠, as part of ETH TLV. Our host,⁠ ⁠Yitzy Hammer⁠⁠ was invited to come and interview guests and speakers.Live from Building Blocks at Jaffa Port in Tel Aviv, Yitzy sits down with Iri Zohar, CEO and founder of Bring, a crypto cashback platform that allows users to earn cryptocurrency rewards while shopping. They discuss the unique features of Bring, its partnerships with various wallets and retailers, and the challenges the company faces in user acquisition and integration. Iri shares insights into the cashback model, emphasizing its potential to engage users and drive purchases in the Web3 space.

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The question has been asked: Why do we call the holiday "Pesach"? It's named after the fact that Hashem "passed over" the homes of the Jews during Makkat Bechorot . But seemingly, that is just one small detail of a much bigger picture. Furthermore, why is this the only miracle described with the term יד חזקה —Hashem's "strong hand"? And why did Hashem choose to redeem us from Mitzrayim specifically in the month of Nisan? *While the Jews were enslaved in Mitzrayim, Egypt was the superpower of the world. They made it impossible—by natural means—for the Jews to ever escape. And in the words of the Zohar, they also used כישוף (sorcery) to cast a spiritual spell, so that even in the supernatural realms, they were unable to go free. The Rambam writes in his famous Iggeret Teman that when Moshe Rabbeinu began the process of extracting the nation of Israel from Egypt, all the astrologers agreed unanimously that the Jews had no chance for independence or even to alleviate their lowly state of subjugation. The Bet HaLevi adds another dimension to the slavery. He writes in Parashat Bo that there are many dimensions to the universe. Each dimension is on a different level, but they are all connected and exist parallel to one another. For example, the existence of fire as we know it in this world is entirely different in the dimension above, and the criteria for it to burn things there are different. When Avraham Avinu was thrown into the fiery furnace and was not burned, it was a great miracle. But this was a miracle only in our eyes. In the higher dimensions, there was no miracle whatsoever. A righteous individual should not be burned by fire. In that instance, the fire in the higher dimension acted as it should normally, and in the lower dimension, the fire was forced to act parallel to the higher fire. Whenever a miracle takes place for a righteous individual, the nature of the higher dimension alters the course of events in the lower dimension—even if that violates the laws of nature in the lower one. Regarding the miracles in Mitzrayim, however, it was very different. Over the two centuries that the Jews were there, they became severely corrupted by the idolatrous and immoral culture of Egypt. In their parallel existence in the higher dimensions, their fate appeared to be sealed—to remain enslaved there for all time. There, Hashem needed to violate the laws of nature in every dimension of the universe. This is why the Torah uses the term יד חזקה when referring to these miracles—a term never used for any other miracle ever performed. Hashem did not only redeem us from physical slavery; He also redeemed our souls in the spiritual dimensions as well. Through the total overthrow of the powers of Egypt, Hashem's supremacy over the world became apparent. The Aruch HaShulchan explains why Hashem chose the month of Nisan to be the month of redemption. The Egyptians worshipped the sheep, which represents the zodiac symbol Aries—the most prominent of the twelve signs. During Nisan, that constellation rises at sunset every evening. Pharaoh relied on its ascending power to protect him from Hashem. That is why he still had the confidence to throw Moshe and Aharon out of the palace even after six plagues. Later on, knowing that the month of Nisan was about to begin, his arrogance and confidence rose to unprecedented levels—so much so that he even threatened Moshe with death if he dared come back again. In response, Hashem told Moshe, " החודש הזה לכם " : This month will be for you—the head of all months. It will be ours, because it will be proven that the so-called powers of astrology are false and that Hashem is the sole power in the universe, above and below, and that we are His treasured nation. Rav Yerucham Levovitz explains that this is why we use the name Pesach to describe the holiday. Even though Hashem performed numerous miracles, the essence of the holiday is commemorating the moment the world recognized Hashem as the only One with power. That moment took place during Makkat Bechorot , which occurred at the midpoint of the month of Nisan—when the constellation Aries was at its peak influence. At that moment, Hashem demonstrated His power and His love for Klal Yisrael when He struck down the Egyptian firstborns and passed over the homes of the Jews. Whenever we pray to Hashem, we should imagine His complete power—not just over the lower world, but over the upper dimensions as well. Even a decree that is sealed in Shamayim can be broken. In the month of Nisan, Hashem showed the world that He is the only power. From then on, Nisan became the month of miracles. May we see the ultimate salvation with the coming of Mashiach, speedily in our days. Amen. * taken from Yalkut Yosef Pesach edition English

**Today's Halacha is dedicated f or the refuah and haslacha of Ronnie, Sharon, Eli and all the children of CARE** The first cup of wine drunk at the Seder is the cup of Kiddush, and the second is drunk at the conclusion of Maggid, after reciting the Beracha of "Asher Ge'alanu Ve'ga'al Et Abotenu." However, despite the fact that the second cup is not drunk until the end of Maggid, Hacham Ovadia Yosef rules that the cup should be poured right before Ma Nishtana, when the children ask their questions. One of the ways we arouse the children's curiosity is by pouring the second cup of wine before beginning the meal. The children do not ask about the first cup, since they are accustomed to beginning the meal with Kiddush, but they are then perplexed when we pour a second cup of wine before proceeding to the meal. It is thus appropriate to pour the second cup before Ma Nishtana as part of the effort to arouse the children' curiosity. According to the strict Halacha, one does not have to wash the cup before pouring the second cup of wine. One may simply pour wine into the cup or, as is customary, have somebody else pour for him. According to the Zohar, however, one should rinse the cup before pouring each time at the Seder. And thus although one is certainly allowed to add wine to the cup without first rinsing it, it would be preferable to first rinse the cup to follow the teaching of the Zohar. One should preferably use red wine at the Seder, even if one has white wine which is higher quality than his red wine. Hacham Ovadia rules that one who has difficulty drinking wine may use grape juice at the Seder. One may also use wine for some of the cups and grape juice for the others. There are those who use wine for the first cup – which is the most important, as it also serves the function of Kiddush – and for the last cup, since they will soon be going to sleep so it would not matter if the wine makes them tired. In any event, grape juice is perfectly acceptable for use at the Seder for any or all the cups if one finds it difficult to drink wine. If, for whatever reason, a person will not be drinking the second cup of wine, he nevertheless recites the Beracha of "Asher Ge'alanu," as the Beracha does not depend upon the Misva of the second cup. Some people have the custom that only the head of the household recites the Beracha of "Asher Ge'alanu" while everybody else fulfills their requirement by listening. This practice is perfectly acceptable, and may even be preferable. If this practice is followed, those listening must ensure not to answer "Baruch Hu U'baruch Shemo." If, however, the head of the household does not clearly enunciate all the words, or if he does not have in mind that the others are fulfilling their obligation through his recitation, then everyone should recite the Beracha himself or herself, as they cannot rely on the head of the household's recitation. All the four cups at the Seder must be drunk while leaning to the left, and one who drinks without leaning must drink the cup again while leaning. If one drank the second cup without leaning, he does not repeat the Beracha of "Asher Ge'alanu" when drinking again. It is advisable for the head of the household to announce before the recitation of "Asher Ge'alanu" that everyone should drink while leaning to the left after the recitation.

" בניסן נגאלו ובניסן עתידין להיגאל "—just as our ancestors were redeemed in Nissan, so too will we be redeemed in Nissan. As we enter this glorious month, our hopes are higher than ever for the coming of Mashiach. We have been learning about the days of Mashiach in the Daf Yomi, and we see events unfolding in the world at large. It is up to us to do our part. Chazal teach us that our forefathers were redeemed from Mitzrayim in the merit of their emunah, and we, too, will be redeemed through our emunah. But what kind of emunah do we need? When the women brought their copper mirrors as donations for the Mishkan, Moshe Rabbenu initially did not want to accept them. However, Hashem told him that these mirrors were more precious to Him than anything else—more beloved than the menorah, which represents Torah, more than the mizbe'ach, which represents tefillah, and more than the shulchan, which represents tzedakah. What was so special about these mirrors? The men in Mitzrayim were suffering terribly. They had lost their will to continue, feeling that all their labor was in vain. The women used these mirrors to beautify themselves and encourage their husbands, giving them the strength to carry on. They reassured them, reminding them that there was a future—that Hashem runs the world. Their chizuk empowered their husbands to persevere and fulfill Hashem's will, even under the most trying conditions. The Tikkunei Zohar describes how Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, when looking into the future, saw the generation before Mashiach and lamented, " ווי מאן דיזדמן בהאי זמנא "—Woe to those who will live in that time. Yet, he also said, " זכאה מאן דמשתכח בההוא זמנא וקיים בהימנותא "—Fortunate are those who will be in that time and hold strong in their emunah. Our Rabbis have told us that we are living in the עקבתא דמשיחא , the final generation before Mashiach. We are the very ones that the Zohar was speaking about. One might ask: throughout history, our people have endured immense suffering—the Holocaust and many other persecutions. By contrast, today, baruch Hashem , we live with religious freedom. Why, then, did the Zohar express such concern for this generation? A great rabbi once explained that while, as a nation, we may have it good, if we examine individual households, we will find so many struggling with personal challenges. The pain people carry is often hidden. Just the other week, in a single day, I was approached by eight different individuals seeking chizuk. One had just been told that his wife might lose her pregnancy. Another had suddenly and tragically lost her husband. One had been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Another was at risk of going to jail. One had a sick child, another was struggling with business problems, and yet another was facing shalom bayit issues. Late that night, as I was leaving shul, a husband and wife approached me. The woman began to speak about her daughter, who was having an extremely difficult time with shidduchim. At first, I expected the conversation to be like the others I had that day. But then she surprised me. She wasn't downcast at all. She told me that, eight years ago, she started a nightly emunah conference in the zechut of her daughter finding a shidduch. Today, over 400 women participate. And through it, she has gained an unshakable emunah—like a pillar of fire. She is so grateful to Hashem for all He gives her each day. She goes to other people's weddings with complete joy, celebrating without a trace of jealousy. Her emunah is contagious. Wherever she goes, she uplifts others, infusing them with strength and faith. This is exactly what the Zohar meant: Fortunate are those who live in this time and have emunah. Today, so many struggle with personal darkness. But those who find a way to rise above it and praise Hashem, despite their hardships, shine the brightest. In previous generations, our ancestors were like burning torches, illuminating the world with their Torah and mitzvot—but they lived in broad daylight. In contrast, we may be but small flames, yet we are burning in the thickest darkness. Though we may not reach the Torah and mitzvah observance of previous generations, we have an extraordinary opportunity. We can shine with our emunah, something so precious to Hashem. May Hashem strengthen our emunah and grant us the merit to greet Mashiach in this great month of Nissan. Amen.

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Zohar for All. Toldot. These Are the Generations of Isaac

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What is the purpose of humanity? What brings us true and lasting happiness and fulfillment? How does the Zohar present us the path to achieve our destiny - infinite happiness and love beyond reason and intellect? How does this relate to Passover and the secret of true freedom? The freedom to be happy! Meditation for expanding the consciousness of infinity, a few lines below: Support our efforts to provide you with more materials, donate to Live Kabbalah: https://livekabbalah.org/donations Guided Meditation of the Tetragrammaton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8AzyLFM2AY Read and learn more about this Parashah: https://livekabbalah.org/tsav Join our course program: https://livekabbalah.org/live-kabbalah-courses Join our Zoom Program: https://livekabbalah.org/weekly-zohar-tree-of-life-study-live

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Zohar for All. Chayei Sara. And Abraham Took Another Wife

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