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Send us a textIn this morning's class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath dove into one of the strangest, most beautiful marriage scenes in the entire Torah, Yitzchak and Rivkah caught “jesting” behind a window. Why does the Torah use a word for laughter to describe intimacy? Why is the first Jew born into the covenant literally named “He Will Laugh”? And why does Rivkah's name hint to a yoke of oxen, two forces pulling together toward transformation?Using Rashi, Midrash, Zohar, and the Alter Rebbe's revolutionary maamar from 5569, we uncovered a powerful Chassidic idea: Laughter is born from contradiction. From the unexpected. From two worlds that shouldn't fitand yet somehow do. That's the secret of Yitzchak and Rivkah. That's the secret of humanity. And that's the secret of marriage.Today's class explored how two people with different histories, tendencies, wounds, and temperaments can build something eternal… precisely because of their differences. When we choose holiness over instinct, love over ego, repair over distance, Heaven itself, the Alter Rebbe says, “laughs with delight.” Marriage, it turns out, is the ultimate divine joke. And our job is to embrace the punchline.TAKEAWAYSLaughter = TransformationThe Alter Rebbe teaches that laughter is triggered when reality breaks its own rules. When a human transcends instinct choosing holiness over ego that is the greatest “cosmic joke.”Yitzchak's Name Isn't Cute … It's His Mission“He will laugh” means the whole purpose of Jewish life is rising above our programmed nature. This is why the Torah uses metzachek: intimacy is the fusion of two worlds that shouldn't naturally fit.Rivkah Is the Model of Human GreatnessRaised in corruption, she becomes a “rose among thorns.” She is proof that background does not define destiny. She is the surprise that makes Heaven smile.Marriage Thrives on Differences, Not SamenessThe clash, the contrast, the contradictions—these are not obstacles. They are the very material through which G-d's laughter emerges. The greatest holiness comes from uniting opposites.Every Conflict Is an InvitationWhen your instinct says defend, and you choose softness… When your body says withdraw, and you choose connection… When your ego wants to be right, and you choose to be kind… That is holy laughter. That is Yitzchak.This Is Why Avimelech KnewOnly husband and wife can create the kind of oneness that blends two spiritual worlds into something new. That oneness is holiness. That holiness is laughter.#Kabbalah #Torah #chassidus #Bible #BibleStudy #chassidut #kabala #Spiritual #spiritualgrowth #yitzchak #rivkah #ParshatToldot #parshastoldos #opposites #oppositesattract #marriage #intimacy Support the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi
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Some ideas belong in the theological recycle bin—this episode takes on one of them. We unpack the “serpent seed” doctrine, where it came from, why it keeps resurfacing, and how it collapses under Hebrew, history, and the church fathers. We trace its Gnostic fingerprints, show how it fuels bad fruit (including racist distortions), and contrast it with the biblical “seed” theme fulfilled in Christ. We also sort out why people confuse Genesis 3 with Genesis 6 and how presentism, isogesis, and click-driven sensationalism muddy the waters. Along the way: Irenaeus, Heiser, Zohar, Ophites, Branham/Murray, and why sound doctrine must marry reason and the supernatural. We wrap with practical tests for spotting heresy and a call back to creedal foundations that love the real Jesus. Today we welcome back Dr. Judd Burton.https://www.burtonbeyond.net/
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Stranger to Belonging: A Hanukkah Homecoming Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-18-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בכיכר המרכזית של המושבה המודרנית, נשמע רעש של אנשים וצחוק.En: In the central square of the modern moshava, the sound of people and laughter is heard.He: רחובות מתמלאים באורות צבעוניים, וניחוח לביבות טריות ממלא את האוויר הקריר.En: The streets fill with colorful lights, and the aroma of fresh latkes fills the cool air.He: חנוכה הגיע, והקהילה מתכוננת לפסטיבל הגדול.En: Hanukkah has arrived, and the community is preparing for the big festival.He: זהר, צעיר שחזר לאחר שהות ארוכה בחו"ל, צועד לאיטו לשם.En: Zohar, a young man who has returned after a long stay abroad, walks slowly towards it.He: הוא מרגיש זר במושבה שבה גדל.En: He feels like a stranger in the moshava where he grew up.He: הכול השתנה, אבל בליבו רצון להשתלב מחדש.En: Everything has changed, but in his heart, there is a desire to reintegrate.He: הוא עומד בצד, מסתכל על השמחה מסביבו ומרגיש געגועים לקשר.En: He stands aside, watching the joy around him and feeling a longing for connection.He: אליה, צעירה נמרצת ואחראית על הפסטיבל, מחפשת פנים חדשות.En: Elia, an energetic young woman in charge of the festival, is looking for new faces.He: כל חג, היא אוהבת לאגד את הקהילה סביב המסורת.En: Every holiday, she loves to bring the community together around tradition.He: כשהיא מבחינה בזהר לבדו, היא ניגשת אליו בחיוך רחב.En: When she notices Zohar by himself, she approaches him with a wide smile.He: "שלום," היא אומרת, "ברוך הבא לפסטיבל.En: "Hello," she says, "Welcome to the festival."He: "זהר מחייך בחזרה, ולרגע זה מרגיש קל יותר.En: Zohar smiles back, and for a moment, it feels lighter.He: "תודה," הוא עונה, "זה יפה כאן.En: "Thank you," he replies, "It's beautiful here."He: "במהלך החגיגה, אליה מראה לזהר את הטקסים.En: During the celebration, Elia shows Zohar the rituals.He: הם מתקרבים לאט לאט לנרות החנוכייה הגדולה שבמרכז הכיכר.En: They slowly make their way to the large hanukkiah candles in the center of the square.He: האור מתחיל לדלוק, והכיכר מתמלאת באור וחום.En: The light begins to shine, and the square fills with light and warmth.He: "זוהי מסורת," אומרת אליה.En: "This is a tradition," Elia says.He: "כל שנה אנחנו מדליקים נרות יחד, כדי להראות את האור שיכול לנצח את החושך.En: "Every year we light candles together to show the light that can overcome the darkness."He: "זהר מרגיש את המשמעות של הדברים.En: Zohar feels the significance of the words.He: "זה באמת מרגש," הוא אומר.En: "It's truly touching," he says.He: "שכחתי כמה יופי יש במסורות.En: "I forgot how beautiful traditions are."He: "הם יושבים יחד, אוכלים לביבות, ומדברים על החיים.En: They sit together, eating latkes, and talk about life.He: תוך כדי השיחה, זהר מרגיש את הפער מצטמצם.En: During the conversation, Zohar feels the gap narrowing.He: אליה מקשיבה לו, והוא מגלה בה הקשבה אמיתית.En: Elia listens to him, and he finds true attentiveness in her.He: כשנרות החנוכייה הולכים וכבים, זהר ואליה מחליפים מספרי טלפון.En: As the hanukkiah candles begin to dim, Zohar and Elia exchange phone numbers.He: זהר מרגיש קל יותר, כמו חלק מהקהילה.En: Zohar feels lighter, like part of the community.He: הוא הבין שלא צריך לעמוד לבד בצד.En: He realized he doesn't have to stand alone on the side.He: אליה, מנגד, מבינה שהפנים החדשות מביאות רעננות ושביתהּ יגדל ויתחזק בזכות אנשים כמו זהר.En: Elia, on the other hand, understands that new faces bring freshness and that her home will grow and strengthen thanks to people like Zohar.He: עם סיום הפסטיבל, כל אחד מהם הולך לדרכו, אך בלב שניהם ניצת ניצוץ חדש שיכולים להוביל להזדמנויות חדשות וחוויות משותפות.En: With the festival's conclusion, each of them goes their own way, but in both their hearts, a new spark has been ignited that could lead to new opportunities and shared experiences.He: החיבור עם זהר גורם לאליה להעריך את עוצמת המסורת יחד עם שינוי וקידום.En: The connection with Zohar makes Elia appreciate the strength of tradition along with change and progress.He: המושבה הקטנה באנושותה זכתה לחבר נוסף שלבבו נפתח מחדש אל הקהילה.En: The small moshava, in its humanity, has gained another member whose heart has reopened to the community. Vocabulary Words:moshava: מושבהlaughter: צחוקaroma: ניחוחlatkes: לביבותabroad: חו"לreintegration: השתלבות מחדשlonging: געגועיםenergetic: נמרצתrituals: טקסיםhanukkiah: חנוכייהsignificance: משמעותattentiveness: הקשבהopportunities: הזדמנויותprogress: קידוםignited: ניצתfreshness: רעננותovercome: לנצחstranger: זרconnection: קשרfestival: פסטיבלtradition: מסורתapproaches: ניגשתnarrowing: מצטמצםexchange: מחליפיםnew spark: ניצוץ חדשshared experiences: חוויות משותפותcommunity: קהילהhumanity: אנושותjoy: שמחהshine: לדולקBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
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Baal HaSulam. A Speech for the Completion of The Zohar
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In this week's episode, Sabrina dives deep into the cycle of self-blame and shame, exploring why your brain keeps holding onto guilt, even when you logically know it's not your fault. She uncovers the neuroscience behind how blame and shame get wired into your brain and explains how to break free from this harmful loop. Sabrina shares personal stories of overcoming the blame cycle and walks you through the tools she uses to stop self-punishment, regain control, and practice self-compassion. Tune in to learn how to stop blaming yourself for things outside your control and start showing yourself the grace you deserve. If you keep finding yourself in relationships that start fast and end the same way, you're not broken. Your body just learned that fast feels safe. The Art of Going Slow is my new 4-week live program starting November 20. Together, we'll build the tools that help you stay calm, grounded, and connected while dating, without losing yourself in the process. Doors close November 18.
In this episode numbering 25 in the Those We Don't Speak Of series- Pharisees, Oral Law and Talmud Pt. 3 we get deep into the Pharisees and how they and their Rabbinical offspring made up the Oral Torah and wrote the Talmud which is the foundation of modern Judaism. Also in this dive we cver how the mystical occult books like the Zohar, Sefer Yetsira and Bahir are also considered Holy Writ by many rabbis. They created a new faith. One whose holy books can be manipulated into fitting whatever they wish them to be. Come along as we delve deep down the rabbit hole, far beyond the mainstream. Cheers and Blessings.Support My Workhttps://www.patreon.com/theoddmanoutBuy Me A Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/theoddmanoutVenmo Tips - @theoddmanoutCash App Tips - https://cash.app/$theoddmanout T-shirts, Mugs and Stickers The Odd Man Out Merch Store At Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-odd-man-out/TeeSpring https://theoddmanout.creator-spring.com/All Links https://linktr.ee/_theoddmanoutOddman Rumble https://rumble.com/user/TheOddManOutSocial Media: _theoddmanout on Twitter, and Instagram Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theoddcastfttheoddmanout
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Zohar for All. Beresheet - 1. Taamim, Nekudot [points], and Otiot [letters]
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Is your body's experience a threat to your soul's expression? What impact does the body's wellbeing have on the soul? Does the body have any inherent wisdom worth listening to?Today's episode is an exploration of the value of the body's experience within Judaism, why the Zohar explains the deeper meaning of Avraham and Sarah's exchange as being an instruction to "listen to everything the body tells us", how it is possible that in the future "the soul will receive its nourishment from the body" and how to approach our body's cues, resistance and wisdom within the framework of a spiritual life. Based on a talk from the Lubavitcher Rebbe said on Parshas Chayei Sarah, 24 Cheshvan, 5711, recorded in Likkutei Sichos, Volume 1. * * * * * * *To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at info@humanandholy.comTo support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.
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