Podcasts about Zohar

Who pays on the first date? When should you talk about money in a relationship? How do you split finances with your partner — and what happens when you don't? Sabrina sits down with Jean and Cherie, the Tiger Sisters, to tackle every uncomfortable money question in dating and relationships — from first-date expectations and financial red flags to prenups, combining finances, and protecting yourself before marriage. If you've ever avoided "the money talk" with someone you're dating, this episode is your wake-up call. The Tiger Sisters bring their Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and business school backgrounds to break down the business side of love — why financial independence matters (especially for women), how to set boundaries around money without killing the romance, and why who you choose to marry is the single most important decision you'll ever make. Whether you're single, dating, or already in a relationship, this conversation will change how you think about love, money, and building a life with the right partner. Close the Loop: Mastering 2026 Dating Live Practice + Q&A with Sabrina Zohar I'm hosting a free live session on March 4, and this is the last one I'm planning for a long time. If dating keeps ending the same way and you can't figure out why, this is for you.

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“And that may be its greatest contribution—to insist that God is equally male and female,” says Daniel Matt, PhD, a scholar and teacher of Kabbalah. Matt shares radical revelations, some dangerous reinterpretations, and beautiful lessons from the mystical teachings of Kabbalah and the Zohar (which is the main book, or as Matt calls it, the masterpiece of Kabbalah). For the show notes, head to my Substack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tetzaveh is the only Parsha outside Sefer Bereishis missing the name of Moshe. The Zohar says it was a fulfillment of what Moshe said at the Chet HaEgel, "Erase me from Your Sefer." Was the fulfilment of this a punishment? Some thoughts from Rav Moshe Shternbach on sacrificing Ruchniyus for the sake of our Jewish brethren.Have a good Shabbos, and a Frielichen Purim

The Zohar HaKadosh (Vayikra ק״ד ) teaches that because Hashem is so loving and merciful, when a harsh decree hangs over a person, Hashem sends him a precious gift that can help annul it. That gift often comes in the form of a mitzvah opportunity. The example the Zohar gives is when a poor person comes asking for charity. If the person seizes the opportunity and gives with generosity and a good heart, he draws upon himself a special protection that can ward off the decree. The Midrash in Vayikra Rabbah teaches: יותר ממה שבעל הבית עושה עם העני — העני עושה עם בעל הבית — more than the giver does for the poor man, the poor man does for the giver. The poor man grants the giver life, livelihood, and success. A giver may feel the poor person is indebted to him, but in truth, it is often the other way around. Rabbi Sneer Guetta related a story he heard from someone who knew it firsthand. It took place about forty years ago in Israel. One day a man named Avi was arranging the bins in front of his vegetable store when he noticed an infant lying in a broken carriage, covered with a dirty blanket, with no adult nearby. He began asking the people around if the baby belonged to them, but they all said no. Avi waited several minutes and still no one came. Finally he saw a woman searching through a garbage pail and went over to ask her. She said the baby was hers and apologized for worrying him. Avi immediately understood that she was in desperate financial straits and told her that he wanted to take upon himself the responsibility of supporting her child. He instructed her to come once a month to pick up an envelope with money, and that whenever she needed, she could simply come to the store and take whatever food the baby required. The woman burst into tears and thanked him from the depths of her heart. And indeed, every month she came for the envelope, and often she came for food. This arrangement continued not for one year, not for two years, but for more than twenty years. Avi never told her "enough already." He never limited what she could take. Then one day he received a call from a young man who told him, "You are an angel sent from Heaven." Avi did not understand what he meant. The young man introduced himself as Shimon and said he was engaged to Emily — the girl Avi had been supporting for the past twenty years. Avi was overjoyed to hear she was engaged. Shimon continued that his own family was well-established and from now on he himself would support Emily, so Avi could stop preparing the monthly envelopes. To Shimon's surprise, Avi pleaded with him to allow him to continue supporting her. Shimon could not understand. She no longer needed the money. Why insist? Avi then told him the story. Twenty years earlier, Avi had become entangled with dangerous criminals. One day they came to his store armed with guns and attempted to kill him. Miraculously he escaped. Shaken, he went to a great rabbi to ask what he should do — whether he should flee the country or change his identity. The rabbi told him he was certain that Hashem operates by the principle of מדה כנגד מדה so that if he would give life to another, Hashem would give life to him. He advised Avi to find someone whose life he could sustain. Avi answered that he did not know of anyone. The rabbi told him to pray that Hashem would send him the opportunity. The very next day Avi found that abandoned baby outside his store. From that day forward, he understood that supporting her was the mission that was sustaining his own life. Now he begged to be allowed to continue. Shimon listened, but he still felt that once Emily no longer needed the support, it would not be proper tzedakah. He asked Avi to hold off on sending the next envelope while he considered the matter. That very week, the criminals returned — and this time they took Avi's life. It was clear that his allotted time had come, and that the twenty years Hashem had granted him through that mitzvah had reached their end. The man who told Rabbi Guetta this story had been at Avi's funeral and personally confirmed the details. Most of the time, the effects of giving are not so dramatic or visible. But the lesson remains the same: whenever we help another person or give charity, we must realize that it is we who are gaining the most.

The war against Amalek is the war of faith - the war for the sanctification of our physical reality. When sanctify this world, we defeat Amalek in both dimensions, spiritual and physical. The whole world is a mess. Governments are collapsing. The world order is collapsing. How is global chaos going to affect each of us? How can we deal with panic and uncertainty? How is all of this part of the Divine Plan? And how is it detailed in the Zohar? The Days of ShOVaVYM TaT - the eight weeks from Parshat Shemot to Parshat Tetsaveh carry great virtue for personal correction and for the correction of the whole, and especially, this year, the year 5776. Our society is going through historical upheavals of redefining personal freedom. Spirituality, values, and holiness must be part of true freedom, the freedom to be happy without hatred, anger, guilt, and blame. ShOVaVIM TaT Eight Weeks of Personal & Worldwide Redemption Week 8  Read and learn more about this Parashah https://livekabbalah.org/tetsave Join our course program: https://livekabbalah.org/live-kabbalah-courses Join our Zoom Program: https://livekabbalah.org/weekly-zohar-study-live Support our efforts to provide you with more materials, donate to Live Kabbalah: https://livekabbalah.org/donations

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Unlocking Tomorrow: A Purim Adventure in Future Tech Mall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-02-20-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: ביום חורף קר ב"עיר הטכנולוגיה" המתקדמת, זהר, תמר ואלי יוצאים למסע מרגש במרכז הקניות הפוטוריסטי.En: On a cold winter day in the advanced "Ir HaTechnologia" (City of Technology), Zohar, Tamar, and Eli embark on an exciting journey in the futuristic shopping center.He: הקניון היה מלא במראות מתכתיות, פרסומות הולוגרפיות ורובוטים חלקלקים שעוזרים לקונים.En: The mall was full of metallic sights, holographic advertisements, and sleek robots assisting shoppers.He: פורים קרב ובא, וזהר התלהב במיוחד.En: Purim was approaching, and Zohar was particularly excited.He: זהר, חובב טכנולוגיה בעל דמיון ללא גבולות, מחפש מכשיר חדשני לתחרות עיצוב טכנולוגי.En: Zohar, a technology enthusiast with an unlimited imagination, is looking for an innovative device for a technology design competition.He: הוא שמע על גאדג'ט חדש ומרהיב שעשוי לתת לו את היתרון שהוא מחפש.En: He had heard about a new and magnificent gadget that might give him the edge he was seeking.He: אבל הייתה בעיה.En: But there was a problem.He: כל העיר התלהבה מהמכשיר הזה, ואף אחד לא הצליח לשים עליו את ידיו.En: The entire city was excited about this device, and no one managed to get their hands on it.He: התורים היו ארוכים והמלאי מוגבל.En: The lines were long, and the stock was limited.He: תמר אמרה, "זהר, אולי כדאי שנמצא דרך אחרת להשיג את המכשיר.En: Tamar said, "Zohar, maybe we should find another way to get the device."He: "אחרי שעה ארוכה של חיפוש ותורים מתישים, זהר נזכר בפטנט מיוחד.En: After a long hour of searching and exhausting lines, Zohar remembered a special patent.He: תמר אמרה, "יש שמועה על חנות נסתרים בתוך הקניון.En: Tamar said, "There's a rumor about a hidden store within the mall.He: אולי נמצא שם את מה שאנחנו מחפשים.En: Maybe we can find what we're looking for there."He: "הם פנו בדרך צדדית במרכז הקניות ומצאו דלת קטנה.En: They took a side path in the shopping center and found a small door.He: לוח הולוגרפי נראה פתאום עם מסר חידתי.En: A holographic panel suddenly appeared with an enigmatic message.He: זהר חשב ושיתף פעולה עם תמר ואלי כדי לפתור את החידה.En: Zohar thought and collaborated with Tamar and Eli to solve the riddle.He: "מה ארבע רגליים בבוקר, שתיים בצהריים ושלוש בערב?En: "What has four legs in the morning, two in the afternoon, and three in the evening?"He: " תמר חייכה ואמרה, "אהה, זה בן אדם!En: Tamar smiled and said, "Ah, that's a human!"He: "הדלת נפתחה לאט, וחנות קטנה אך מדהימה נגלתה לעיניהם, מלאה במכשירים הכי חדישים.En: The door slowly opened, revealing a small yet amazing shop, filled with the latest gadgets.He: זהר הצליח למצוא את הגאדג'ט האידיאלי לתחרות.En: Zohar managed to find the ideal gadget for the competition.He: ברגע האחרון, רגע לפני תחילת התחרות, זהר הציג את ההמצאה שלו.En: At the last minute, right before the competition began, Zohar presented his invention.He: הוא ידע שהיצירתיות והפתרון היצירתי שלו עוזרים לו לזכות בניצחון.En: He knew that his creativity and innovative solution helped him to secure the victory.He: הוא קיבל את הפרס, והרגיש כיצד הביטחון העצמי שלו גדל בקילומטרים.En: He received the prize and felt how his self-confidence grew by miles.He: המסע בקניון הפוטוריסטי הוכיח לזהר שהוא יכול להתגבר על כל מכשול, אם רק יאמין בעצמו וישתמש ביצירתיות ובשיתוף פעולה עם חברים.En: The journey in the futuristic mall proved to Zohar that he could overcome any obstacle if he only believes in himself and utilizes creativity and collaboration with friends.He: עם חיוך גדול, הוא חזר הביתה, מוכן לפגוש את האתגרים הבאים בחייו.En: With a big smile, he returned home, ready to face the next challenges in his life.He: הניצוצות של פורים והניצחון שלו העירו לפניו נתיב חדש ומרגש.En: The sparks of Purim and his victory lit up a new and exciting path before him. Vocabulary Words:embark: יוצאיםfuturistic: פוטוריסטיmetallic: מתכתיותholographic: הולוגרפיותadvertisements: פרסומותsleek: חלקלקיםenthusiast: חובבmagnitude: מרהיבlines: תוריםstock: מלאיexhausting: מתישיםpatent: פטנטrumor: שמועהenigmatic: חידתיreveal: נגלתהideal: האידיאליconfidence: ביטחון עצמיobstacle: מכשולutilizes: משתמשcollaboration: שיתוף פעולהcreative: יצירתיותjourney: מסעinnovative: חדשניpath: נתיבchallenges: אתגריםimaginary: דמיוןhidden: נסתריםmessage: מסרsolve: לפתורvictory: ניצחוןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Qué sucede cuando una duda individual se convierte en la llave maestra para la expansión de todos? En esta sesión de Infusión Cuántica, nos sumergimos en una dinámica de "clase magistral" donde rompemos viejos paradigmas a través de las respuestas que la comunidad necesita escuchar hoy.A menudo, creemos que nuestras preguntas son pequeñas, pero en el campo cuántico, cada interrogante es una vibración que disuelve la niebla de la confusión colectiva. Hoy exploramos cómo la sabiduría de la Kabbalah y el estudio del Zohar nos ofrecen herramientas prácticas para dejar de fingir y comenzar a vibrar en nuestra verdad más pura.En este episodio exploramos:• Ruptura de paradigmas: Cómo identificar las estructuras mentales que limitan tu crecimiento.• Respuestas que iluminan: Un recorrido por las dudas más profundas de nuestra comunidad aplicadas al bienestar integral.• Conexión Cuántica: La relación entre la conciencia individual y el despertar colectivo.Es momento de transformar tu pensar para realmente vivir y amar desde la esencia.

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Everyone is looking for happiness and fulfillment. What is wrong with our materialistic society and how do we harness the knowledge of the wisdom of Kabbalah to find our inner happiness and enlightenment. The whole world is a mess. Governments are collapsing. The world order is collapsing. How is global chaos going to affect each of us? How can we deal with panic and uncertainty? How is all of this part of the Divine Plan? And how is it detailed in the Zohar? The Days of ShOVaVYM TaT - the eight weeks from Parshat Shemot to Parshat Tetsaveh carry great virtue for personal correction and for the correction of the whole, and especially, this year, the year 5776. Our society is going through historical upheavals of redefining personal freedom. Spirituality, values, and holiness must be part of true freedom, the freedom to be happy without hatred, anger, guilt, and blame. ShOVaVIM TaT Eight Weeks of Personal & Worldwide Redemption Week 7  Read and learn more about this Parashah https://livekabbalah.org/teruma Join our course program: https://livekabbalah.org/live-kabbalah-courses Join our Zoom Program: https://livekabbalah.org/weekly-zohar-tree-of-life-study-live Support our efforts to provide you with more materials, donate to Live Kabbalah: https://livekabbalah.org/donations

The bid by the Prime Minister's Office to strike the word "massacre" from a bill on October 7 commemorations, and Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar's claim that the term evokes "victimhood," has sparked outrage. Avi Dabush, CEO of Rabbis for Human Rights and a resident of Kibbutz Nirim in the Gaza periphery, told KAN's Naomi Segal that Zohar's comments and the revision of the bill's title show the disconnect of the leadership from Israelis, and underscore the need for change. Dabush was barricaded with his family in the safe room of his home during the October 7th terrorist onslaught and then displaced for nearly two years. He returned to Nirim this past summer. (Photo: Site of the Nova festival massacre, February, 2026. David Cohen/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En quoi un corps en bonne santé, dont les besoins vitaux sont assouvis, impacte l'esprit d'un Juif, son aptitude à comprendre la Torah, et lui ouvre des perspectives intellectuelles et spirituelles infinies ? Comment la Torah définit-elle la transcendance juive ? Qu'y a-t-il au-delà de l'être ? En quoi la Torah détient la vérité concernant le monde de l'au-delà, comparée aux philosophies erronées épicurienne, mythique ou de la mort "vide". Réponses au travers des enseignements du Maharal de Prague, du Rambam, des passages du Zohar et de la Guémara.

The Rebbe advises a person seeking a match to act "like one searching for a lost object" according to Torah. He explains that even a Divine decree regarding a spouse can be changed through prayer (Rachamim), referencing the Talmud and Zohar. He also notes that one can fulfill the mission of education even without it being a primary profession. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/004/6020

A mystical reading of Mishpatim that reframes justice as part of a longer soul-arc. Drawing on the Degel Machaneh Ephraim and the Zohar, this episode explores how moments that feel unfair may be part of a deeper reckoning, not punishment but completion. For modern seekers, it becomes an invitation to loosen certainty, release resentment, and see conflict as a doorway to spiritual maturity.

En esta Infusión Espiritual exploramos la tecnología interna descrita en la Kabbalah: Móaj (mente), Lev (corazón) y Kavéd (hígado).Tres centros de conciencia.Una arquitectura espiritual.Una palabra: מלך — Mélej (Rey).Desde la sabiduría del Zohar y la tradición del Sefer Yetzirah, descubrimos cómo la alineación entre pensamiento, emoción y acción activa un verdadero corazón magnético.Este episodio profundiza en espiritualidad práctica, inteligencia emocional espiritual y transformación interior desde una mirada moderna y consciente.Cuando Móaj dirige, Lev ordena y Kavéd ejecuta, el ser humano se convierte en soberano de su propia energía.No se trata de controlar la vida.Se trata de gobernarte a ti.Kabir JesedTransforma tu pensar, vivir y amar.

The Rebbe responds to a Tu BiShvat letter, urging him to explain to a poor but G-d-fearing individual the Midrash on the poor person's offering. Drawing on Chassidus and the Zohar, he stresses that the prayer of the poor comes first and encourages speaking from the heart to inspire commitment to Chumash, Tehillim, and Tanya study. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/005/6054

A conversation about the deaths and rebirths that we experience throughout our lives, the existential shift of motherhood, the personal language required to choose faith, the philosophy behind Chabad outreach and how it democratizes spirituality, why the concept of Moshiach (messiah) cannot be disentangled from the purpose of the Jewish people, and the small concessions to our vices that have outsized negative impacts on our lives. This episode is part 3/3 of a series on the Introduction to the Zohar: The Wisdom of Truth by Rabbi Yehudah Leib Ashlag, co-hosted by Tonia Chazanow and Charlotte Broukhim. Find the book here: share.fund/zoharhhUse code ZOHARHH at checkout for 20% offCharlotte Broukhim is a Jewish mom from Los Angeles who explores the intersections of Jewish mysticism, science, and politics. She studied comparative religion at Harvard, and her upcoming Substack will share practical reflections and insights at the crossroads of ancient wisdom and today's world. Find her on instagram @cbroukhim and contact her at Charlottebroukhim@gmail.com.* * * * * *EPISODE SPONSOR: Today's episode is sponsored by SHARE, a global initiative connecting individuals to the timeless teachings of the inner dimension of Jewish wisdom, known as Pnimiyut Hatorah. Their mission is to inspire soulful living and learning by translating ancient insights for the contemporary moment. You can learn more on Share.Fund.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.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction & Charlotte's Background03:28 - The Intersection of Mysticism and Science06:20 - Messianic Vision as Core Jewish Purpose11:12 - Looking Forward vs Looking Backward 15:45 - Shabbat is a Dress Rehearsal for Redemption 20:31 - Resurrection of the Dead in Modern Times24:16 - Releasing Our Attachments to our Roles and Accomplishments27:53 - Becoming a Channel for God Through Unexpected Questions30:21 - Matrescence and the Ego Death of Motherhood 34:21 - Intergenerational Healing 38:46 - Who is the Zohar's Author? 42:04 - Torah Ideas Are More Powerful Than Historical Proof46:29 - Faith is a Choice We Make 50:40 - Emunah vs. Blind Faith55:07 - Spiritual Maturity 59:05 - Mysticism Awakens the Deepest Parts of Our Souls 01:02:29 - Should We Lead With the Mystical Parts of Torah?01:04:38 - The Democratization of Spirituality 01:09:48 - Even Following Traffic Laws Can be a Mitzvah 01:14:58 - Hashgacha Pratis: Making Meaning of Every Moment01:17:38 - Is Time Management Holy? The Trap of Wasting Time & Scrolling01:21:55 - Upping the Stakes Helps Us Overcome Our Vices01:24:24 - Intensity Driven by Purpose, Not Shame 01:27:11 - Delayed Pleasure Comes Through the Work01:31:13 - Falling in Love with the Process

Reincarnations is an awareness and faith in the Eternal Great Good - This is the main axis over the struggle over world dominance among the powers controlling our planet. The whole world is a mess. Governments are collapsing. The world order is collapsing. How is global chaos going to affect each of us? How can we deal with panic and uncertainty? How is all of this part of the Divine Plan? And how is it detailed in the Zohar? The Days of ShOVaVYM TaT - the eight weeks from Parshat Shemot to Parshat Tetsaveh carry great virtue for personal correction and for the correction of the whole, and especially, this year, the year 5776. Our society is going through historical upheavals of redefining personal freedom. Spirituality, values, and holiness must be part of true freedom, the freedom to be happy without hatred, anger, guilt, and blame. ShOVaVIM Six Weeks of Personal & Worldwide Redemption Week 6 Read and learn more about this Parashah https://livekabbalah.org/mishpatim Join our course program: https://livekabbalah.org/live-kabbalah-courses Join our Zoom Program: https://livekabbalah.org/weekly-zohar-tree-of-life-study-live Support our efforts to provide you with more materials, donate to Live Kabbalah: https://livekabbalah.org/donations

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Living Emunah 2891 The Power of a Simple Word of Praise When Yitro heard about how Hashem saved the Jewish people from Mitzrayim, he immediately exclaimed, "Baruch Hashem asher hitzil etchem." Baruch Hashem for saving you. As the pasuk says: וַיֹּאמֶר יִתְרוֹ בָּרוּךְ ה' אֲשֶׁר הִצִּיל אֶתְכֶם מִיַּד מִצְרַיִם וּמִיַּד פַּרְעֹה The Gemara says that the Jewish people were held accountable for not saying "Baruch Hashem" before Yitro did. Although they did sing the Az Yashir, the Be'er Yosef explains that they did not praise Hashem specifically for saving them from the dangers of Egypt and Pharaoh. Furthermore, they sang as a group with ruach hakodesh, whereas Yitro said his praise on his own. We have no idea how valuable it is when an individual says even one word of praise to Hashem. The Chachmei Kabbalah, who understand what takes place in the upper worlds, teach us that praising Hashem creates a massive impact in Shamayim. When Hashem is praised here, all the angels gather and praise Him above, and the honor of Hashem becomes glorified in both the upper and lower worlds. In Birkat Hamazon we say, "Ve'al hakol Hashem Elokeinu anachnu modim lach u'mevarchim et shemecha," and the Chesed La'alafim explains these words based on how the Alshich explains the pasuk: כִּי טוֹב חַסְדְּךָ מֵחַיִּים שְׂפָתַי יְשַׁבְּחוּנֶךָּ (תהלים ס״ג:ד)׳ There is a kindness that Hashem does for us that is greater than life itself. What is that kindness? That Hashem gives us the zechut to say His praises. The angels in Heaven wish they could say even one word of praise to Hashem in this world. In Shamayim, Hashem is revealed, and it is obvious that He should be praised. But in this world, Hashem is hidden, and we do not understand His ways. If someone in this world can say one word of praise, it is the greatest zechut. Those who have passed on and now see the glory of Hashem and the value of praising Him wish they could return to this world for just one moment to say one word of praise. This is the meaning of what we say in Birkat Hamazon "Ve'al hakol Hashem Elokeinu anachnu modim lach.... Above all, we thank You, Hashem, for the mitzvah of Birkat Hamazon that You gave us, which consists of praises and thanks for the food we ate, as the Torah commands: וְאָכַלְתָּ וְשָׂבָעְתָּ וּבֵרַכְתָּ אֶת ה' אֱלֹקֶיךָ Through this, Hashem shows us His great love for us. He knows how valuable mitzvot are in this world, and He gives them to us so that He can reward us for all eternity for performing them. A person can give praise to Hashem at any moment, in any language, and in any way he wants. When people are enjoying blessing and goodness, their praises are extremely valuable. But even more so is when a person is going through difficulties or struggles and nevertheless rises up and praises Hashem despite what he is experiencing. Those praises are infinitely greater. Every time we say the words "Baruch Hashem," we are praising Hashem. The Zohar says that the Jewish people could not receive the Torah until Yitro said those words, "Baruch Hashem." How fortunate we are that we can say them at any time. Even if we do not understand the true value of praising Hashem, we should make use of the opportunity to do so as much as we can. Shabbat Shalom

The Rebbe acknowledges the letter and notes he will mention the couple at the Ohel. He addresses a question in Tikkunei Zohar about who said “I have acquired a man,” explaining that although Chava spoke first, the name required Adam's consent—resolving the textual difficulty. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/005/6050

My friend says Israel is the light, and she is really into Zohar. Can you help me with what I can say to her? Can you expound on the adventure of growing in grace? I'm beginning to see it's not about pressure or measuring myself. Can you talk about that?

Unlock real ROI with predictive AI in this episode of Future Tech featuring Pecan AI CEO Zohar Bronfman. While GenAI dominates headlines, Zohar breaks down how predictive models are quietly transforming decision-making and operations across industries. From data democratization to actionable use cases, this episode is a must-listen for leaders ready to use AI to solve real business problems — not just chase trends.

Numerous sources emphasize the great importance and value of answering to Kaddish. In Masechet Berachot (6b), the Gemara teaches that when Hashem comes into the synagogue and sees that there are fewer than ten men present, "Miyad Hu Ko'es" – He immediately becomes angry. The Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909) raised the question of why the Gemara adds the word "Miyad" – "immediately." What is added by telling us that G-d's anger is aroused instantly? The Ben Ish Hai answers by suggesting that "Miyad Hu Ko'es" means that Hashem grows angry because of "Yad" – the letters Yod and Dalet. The letter Yod equals 10, alluding to the minimum of ten Kaddishim which one should hear and respond to each day, and Dalet equals 4 – referring to the four recitations of Nakdishach which a person should hear and respond to each day. When people do not come to the Minyan, Hashem becomes angry – even though the people can pray privately, because they cannot respond to Kaddish or Nakdishach. The Gemara in Masechet Sota (49a) states that although the world's condition has been worsening progressively since the Bet Ha'mikdash was destroyed, it is sustained in the merit of the "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba" response to Kaddish, and of the recitation of the Kidusha De'sidra (a section of the U'ba Le'sion prayer). Moreover, the Gemara in Masechet Shabbat (119b, according to one version of the text) teaches that if a person was deemed worthy of seventy years of suffering, he can have the decree rescinded in the merit of responding "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba" with all his strength. The Gemara further states that the merit of this response can bring a person atonement even for the sin of idolatry. Another passage there in the Gemara teaches that if a person responds "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba" with all his strength, the gates of Gan Eden are opened for him. Similarly, the Sefer Hasidim (Rabbenu Yehuda Ha'hasid, Germany, 1150-1217) writes that one who regularly responds "Amen" in this world earns the privilege of doing so also in the world to come. This is alluded to in the verse in Tehillim (89:53), "Baruch Hashem Le'olam Amen Ve'amen" ("Blessed is G-d forever, Amen and Amen"). The phrase "Amen Ve'amen" alludes to the response of "Amen" both in this world and the next. Another important source is the Gemara's teaching in Masechet Berachot (3a) that when Jews gather in the synagogue and declare, "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba," Hashem exclaims, "Fortunate is the king whose subjects praise him this way!" The Bet Yosef cites the Zohar as explaining that Kaddish is recited in Aramaic, instead of Hebrew, because it has the unique power to oppose the Kelipot ("shells," the harmful spiritual forces). We use the inferior language, Aramaic, so we can attack the Kelipot in their language, as it were, and this has the effect of eliminating the forces of evil from the world. Tosafot (Shabbat 119b) cite a story from the Midrash about Rabbi Yishmael Kohen Gadol, who was shown how the dreadful punishments that are decreed upon Beneh Yisrael are avoided in the merit of the response of "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba." And the Zohar states that the sign of a great Torah scholar is if he fervently looks for opportunities to respond to Kaddish. If a person rushes out of the synagogue before the final Kaddish, then even if he is a scholar, he cannot be considered a true Talmid Hacham. The Gaon of Vilna (1720-1797) writes that those who answer "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba" will be spared the suffering from the upheavals that will occur before the arrival of Mashiah. The Mishna Berura cites a passage from the Midrash describing Hashem's reaction when Jews assemble to learn Torah and then recite Kaddish – He turns to angels and exclaims, "See how My children praise me!" Importantly, however, Rav Moshe Zakuta (1625-1697) writes that one must respond "Amen" with Kavana (concentration). If a person answers mindlessly, without paying attention, then he is included, Heaven forbid, in G-d's warning, "U'bozai Yekalu" – that those who disgrace Him will be shamed (Shemuel I 2:30). It is told that Rav Mordechai Gifter (1915-2001), the esteemed Rosh Yeshiva of Telz in Cleveland, once traveled with eight students to Toronto for a wedding. They were altogether nine men, and thus could not form a Minyan, but they assumed that they would have time upon arriving in Toronto to join a Minyan for Minha. As it happened, however, the plane made an emergency landing in some small town between Cleveland and Toronto. The group needed to recite Minha there, despite not having a Minyan. To their astonishment, a worker in the airport approached them as they were starting to pray and informed them that he was Jewish and wished to join them. He could not even read Hebrew, but he told the group that he wanted to recite Kaddish, and he needed their help. They made a Minyan, and helped him recite Kaddish. Afterward, Rav Gifter spoke to him and asked why he, a Jew without any religious background, wished to pray and recite Kaddish. The man explained that his father passed away several days earlier. The night before he met this group in the airport, his father came to him in a dream and told him he needed him to recite Kaddish for him. The man asked his father how he could recite Kaddish, as he lived in a town without a Jewish community. "Don't' worry," his father said, "tomorrow I'll send you a Minyan so you can recite Kaddish." This story demonstrates how everything happens for a purpose, and that nothing is random – but additionally, it teaches us the importance of Kaddish, and the great benefit it brings to the soul of the deceased when the children recite Kaddish.

The Message of Redemption & Overcoming Death. The whole world is a mess. Governments are collapsing. The world order is collapsing. How is global chaos going to affect each of us? How can we deal with panic and uncertainty? How is all of this part of the Divine Plan? And how is it detailed in the Zohar? The Days of ShOVaVYM TaT - the eight weeks from Parshat Shemot to Parshat Tetsaveh carry great virtue for personal correction and for the correction of the whole, and especially, this year, the year 5776. Our society is going through historical upheavals of redefining personal freedom. Spirituality, values, and holiness must be part of true freedom, the freedom to be happy without hatred, anger, guilt, and blame. ShOVaVIM Six Weeks of Personal & Worldwide Redemption Week 5 Read and learn more about this Parashah https://livekabbalah.org/yitro Join our course program: https://livekabbalah.org/live-kabbalah-courses Join our Zoom Program: https://livekabbalah.org/weekly-zohar-study-live Support our efforts to provide you with more materials, donate to Live Kabbalah: https://livekabbalah.org/donations

The whole world is a mess. Governments are collapsing. The world order is collapsing. How is global chaos going to affect each of us? How can we deal with panic and uncertainty? How is all of this part of the Divine Plan? And how is it detailed in the Zohar? The Days of ShOVaVYM TaT - the eight weeks from Parshat Shemot to Parshat Tetsaveh carry great virtue for personal correction and for the correction of the whole, and especially, this year, the year 5776. Our society is going through historical upheavals of redefining personal freedom. Spirituality, values, and holiness must be part of true freedom, the freedom to be happy without hatred, anger, guilt, and blame. ShOVaVIM Six Weeks of Personal & Worldwide Redemption Week #4 72 Names https://livekabbalah.org/the-72-names-of-god 13 attributes https://livekabbalah.org/the-thirteen-attributes Read and learn more about this Parashah https://livekabbalah.org/beshalah Join our course program: https://livekabbalah.org/live-kabbalah-courses Join our Zoom Program: https://livekabbalah.org/weekly-zohar-study-live Support our efforts to provide you with more materials, donate to Live Kabbalah: https://livekabbalah.org/donations

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A conversation exploring the introduction to the Zohar, through some of life's biggest questions, like: Why are we here? Why do humans suffer? If everything is part of a divine plan, what is our role in God's broader story?We explore the opportunities for growth in facing our own resistance, what our suffering can invite us to, the call to adventure within daily life, studying mysticism while remaining connected with reality, and testing spiritual ideas in our own lives. This episode is part 1/3 of a series on the Introduction to the Zohar: The Wisdom of Truth by Rabbi Yehudah Leib Ashlag, co-hosted by Tonia Chazanow and Charlotte Broukhim. Find the book here: https://korenpub.com/products/introduction-to-the-zohar?srsltid=AfmBOoob-Gp3WIs3jbSf1s7CA7pdFPNBn8B91jTles8xkN39SDMBQM89Charlotte Broukhim is a Jewish mom from Los Angeles who explores the intersections of Jewish mysticism, science, and politics. She studied comparative religion at Harvard, and her upcoming Substack will share practical reflections and insights at the crossroads of ancient wisdom and today's world. Find her on instagram @cbroukhim and contact her at Charlottebroukhim@gmail.com.* * * * * * *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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The Torah in Parashat Bo (12:40) states that Beneh Yisrael spent a total of 430 years in Egypt. Already Rashi notes the seeming contradiction between this verse and G-d's prophecy to Abraham Abinu that his descendants would endure a 400-year period of exile and oppression (Bereshit 15:13). Why did G-d predict a period of 400 years, if Beneh Yisrael were going to spend 430 years in exile? Rashi explains that the number depends on the starting point. The period from the birth of Yishak until the Exodus was 400 years, but Abraham received this prophecy thirty years prior to Yishak's birth, for a total of 430 years. The Shela Ha'kadosh (Rav Yeshaya Horowitz, d. 1630) offered a different answer, boldly asserting that G-d added thirty years to the period of exile. G-d informed Abraham that his descendants would live as foreigners for 400 years – but as a result of Mechirat Yosef, the sale of Yosef as a slave by his brothers, thirty years were added. The Shela explains that Yosef was brought out of the dungeon in Egypt and appointed the country's vizier at the age of thirty (Bereshit 41:46). In a sense, then, his first thirty years were stolen from him because of his brothers' cruelty. Therefore, it was decreed that Beneh Yisrael would endure an additional thirty years of oppression. The Shela's theory sheds light on the Gemara's comments in Masechet Sanhedrin (92) regarding the mistake made by the tribe of Efrayim. The Gemara says about the people of Efrayim, "Manu Le'ketz Ve'ta'u" – they miscalculated the end of the Egyptian exile. When they erroneously thought that the time for redemption had arrived, they left Egypt. But when they reached the Philistine region of Gat, they were attacked by the Philistines, and many were killed, while some managed to escape back to Egypt. The Gemara says that the remains of those people from Efrayim were the "dry bones" that were miraculously brought back to life in Yehezkel's famous prophecy. On the basis of the Shela's analysis, we can understand more clearly why the tribe of Efrayim made this mistake. If, indeed, an extra thirty years were added on account of the sin of Mechirat Yosef, then it stands to reason that the tribe of Efrayim – who descended from Yosef – assumed that they did not need to wait the additional thirty years. Since this period was a punishment for the crime committed against Yosef, they figured, it did not affect them, the descendants of Yosef. They therefore left Egypt thirty years early, at the end of the period of exile that was initially decreed. The question then becomes, why were the people of Efrayim wrong? Why were they killed for leaving Egypt early? The answer emerges from a passage in the Zohar regarding another consequence of Mechirat Yosef. Each year, on Tisha B'Ab, we recite a special Kinna (dirge) about the "Asara Harugeh Malchut" – the ten great Rabbis who were brutally murdered by the Romans. The Zohar teaches that these great Rabbis were Gilgulim (reincarnations) of the brothers, and they were killed to atone for the sin of Mechirat Yosef. Now in truth, only nine of the twelve brothers participated in Mechirat Yosef: Yosef, of course, was the victim; Binyamin, the youngest, was home and not involved; and Reuben was not present when the other brothers decided to sell Yosef, and in fact tried to rescue him. Why, then, were ten Rabbis killed to atone for the sin committed by only nine brothers? The answer is that Yosef himself bore a degree of guilt. While his brothers of course acted wrongly by selling him as a slave, he was partially responsible for their hostility. He reported to Yaakob about their alleged wrongdoing, and provoked them, arousing their hatred. Therefore, he, too, was accountable. This, then, was the tribe of Efrayim's mistake. The additional thirty years were decreed also for them, the descendants of Yosef, because he was partially responsible for what happened. Their decision to leave Egypt was thus a mistake, as they, too, were required to spend an additional thirty years in Egypt.

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In Parshat Bo, G-d tells Moses something unexpected: “Come to Pharaoh.” Not go… but come.In this episode Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores a profound teaching from the Zohar and Chassidic thought: when we face a “Pharaoh” in our lives… fear, resistance, heartbreak, failure, or a person who seems to block our freedom… we are never sent alone. G-d says: Come with Me.Even more startling, G-d adds: “Because I hardened his heart.” The resistance itself is Divine. Not to stop redemption, but to reveal it.Through Torah, Kabbalah, psychology, and powerful stories (including the donkey in the pit and a letter from the Rebbe), this class reframes life's hardships as portals, not barriers. What feels like opposition is often the very force meant to uncover our deepest strength, courage, and soul-power.This is a class about fear, faith, resilience and discovering that the path forward is often a winding one, but it always leads upward.Key TakeawaysYou never face adversity alone. “Come to Pharaoh” means G-d walks with you into your hardest moments.Resistance is not random. Some of the strongest opposition in life is part of the redemption process itself.Pharaoh is not in control. What looks overwhelming is often a tool, not a tyrant.Obstacles are portals. Life's blockages are invitations to excavate hidden strength.Growth is uncomfortable by design. Muscle only grows by tearing and so does the soul.The dirt can bury you or elevate you. Shake it off. Step up. Rise.Your hardest challenges may reveal your greatest light. You discover who you truly are not when life is easy, but when it demands more of you.#Judaism #chabad #Kabbalah  #ParshatBo #Torah  #TorahPortion  #TorahLessons#ComeToPharaoh #NotAlone #FaithOverFear #KabbalahForLife #SpiritualResilience #PortalsNotBarriers #InnerFreedom #DivinePlan #SoulStrength #JewishWisdom #TheZigZagPath #Redemption #chassidus #RabbiBernath #lubavitch #Rebbe Available now:Paperback (US): https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638Paperback (Canada): https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1069217638Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6Support 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

Send us a textIn Parshat Bo, G-d tells Moses something unexpected: “Come to Pharaoh.” Not go… but come.In this episode Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores a profound teaching from the Zohar and Chassidic thought: when we face a “Pharaoh” in our lives… fear, resistance, heartbreak, failure, or a person who seems to block our freedom… we are never sent alone. G-d says: Come with Me.Even more startling, G-d adds: “Because I hardened his heart.” The resistance itself is Divine. Not to stop redemption, but to reveal it.Through Torah, Kabbalah, psychology, and powerful stories (including the donkey in the pit and a letter from the Rebbe), this class reframes life's hardships as portals, not barriers. What feels like opposition is often the very force meant to uncover our deepest strength, courage, and soul-power.This is a class about fear, faith, resilience and discovering that the path forward is often a winding one, but it always leads upward.Key TakeawaysYou never face adversity alone. “Come to Pharaoh” means G-d walks with you into your hardest moments.Resistance is not random. Some of the strongest opposition in life is part of the redemption process itself.Pharaoh is not in control. What looks overwhelming is often a tool, not a tyrant.Obstacles are portals. Life's blockages are invitations to excavate hidden strength.Growth is uncomfortable by design. Muscle only grows by tearing and so does the soul.The dirt can bury you or elevate you. Shake it off. Step up. Rise.Your hardest challenges may reveal your greatest light. You discover who you truly are not when life is easy, but when it demands more of you.#Judaism #chabad #Kabbalah  #ParshatBo #Torah  #TorahPortion  #TorahLessons#ComeToPharaoh #NotAlone #FaithOverFear #KabbalahForLife #SpiritualResilience #PortalsNotBarriers #InnerFreedom #DivinePlan #SoulStrength #JewishWisdom #TheZigZagPath #Redemption #chassidus #RabbiBernath #lubavitch #Rebbe Available now:Paperback (US): https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638Paperback (Canada): https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1069217638Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6Support 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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Whether through the lens of Tanach or Maimonides, Rabbi Kook or the Zohar, Rabbanit Shani Taragin believes that the layers of the Torah form a unified language of divine intimacy. Shani directs and teaches in Israel and worldwide. She currently serves on the advisory committee for the Mizrachi Olami Shalhevet program, as Rosh Beit Midrash for the women in Yeshiva University's new academic program in Israel, and together with her husband, Reuven, as Educational Director for Mizrachi Olami.Today, she joins us to answer eighteen questions on Jewish mysticism with Rabbi Dr. Benji Levy including teshuva and free will, the significance of the State of Israel, and prayer as both worship and catharsis.Here are our questions: What is Jewish mysticism?How were you introduced to Jewish mysticism?In an ideal world, would all Jews be mystics?What do you think of when you think of God?What is the purpose of the Jewish people?How does prayer work?What is the goal of Torah study?Does Jewish mysticism view men and women the same?Should Judaism be hard or easy?Why did God create the world? Can humans do something that is against God's will?What do you think of when you think about Moshiach?Is the State of Israel part of the final redemption?What is the greatest challenge facing the world today?How has modernity changed Jewish mysticism?What differentiates Jewish mysticism from the mysticism of other religions? Does one need to be religious to study Jewish mysticism?Can mysticism be dangerous?How has Jewish mysticism affected your relationships with yourself and with others?What is a Jewish teaching that you always take with you?

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In this deeply personal episode, Sabrina Zohar is joined by her longtime best friend Paige Homan to reflect on Sabrina's growth journey from anxious attachment, dating anxiety, and emotional dysregulation to self-trust, nervous system regulation, and secure love. Through honest conversation and real-life reflection, they explore personal transformation, healing patterns in relationships, emotional maturity, and what it actually takes to evolve into a grounded, emotionally secure version of yourself over time. If you're ready to slow down, trust your instincts, and break your old dating patterns, the Healthy Relationship Foundations Course walks you through it step-by-step  HERE! If you're serious about changing your dating patterns instead of repeating them, the Art of Going Slow course helps you unlearn urgency, regulate your nervous system, and build real connection without rushing, chasing, or abandoning yourself HERE! Get Ad free HERE!Want to work with Sabrina? HERE!Get merch for The Sabrina Zohar Show HERE!Don't forget to follow Sabrina and The Sabrina Zohar Show on Instagram and Sabrina on TikTok! Video now available on YOUTUBE! Please support our sponsors! Sign up now and Acorns will boost your new account with a $5 bonus investment. Head to acorns.com/ZOHAR or download the Acorns app to get started. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SABRINA at https://www.oneskin.co/SABRINA #oneskinpod Go to greenchef.com/sabrinagraza and use code sabrinagraza to get started with 50% off Green Chef + FREE Graza Olive Oil Set in your 2nd and 3rd boxes. Treat yourself to gear that looks good, feels good, and doesn't break the bank with Fabletics. Go to Fabletics.com/SABRINA and sign up as a VIP and get eighty percent off everything! ============================= Chapters 00:00 – Sabrina Zohar's Anxious Dating Era and Why This Episode Matters 02:10 – Meet Paige: The Friend Who Witnessed Sabrina's Growth Journey Firsthand 05:00 – What Sabrina Was Like During Her Anxious Attachment and Dating Anxiety Phase 08:40 – How Overthinking, Texting Anxiety, and Emotional Dysregulation Showed Up in Dating 12:30 – The Turning Point: When Sabrina Realized Her Dating Patterns Had to Change 16:15 – Childhood Trauma, Abandonment Wounds, and How They Shaped Relationships 20:10 – Nervous System Regulation, Slowing Down, and Learning Emotional Safety 25:00 – Healing vs Intellectualizing: Why Growth Only Happens in Real Relationships 30:05 – From Chaos to Self-Trust: What Secure Love Actually Looks Like Now 35:10 – The Role of Boundaries, Self-Awareness, and Accountability in Personal Growth 40:00 – What Sabrina Wishes She Could Tell Her Past Self About Healing and Love 45:10 – Proof That Change Is Possible: Reflections on Transformation and Growth Disclaimer: The Sabrina Zohar Show, formerly known as Do The Work, is not affiliated with A.Z & associates LLC in any capacity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fire and ice fall from the sky, frogs flood the palace, and yet the most surprising instruction isn't a plague—it's a posture: speak to Pharaoh as Melech Mitzrayim. We dig into Vaera's high drama and ask the hard question: why would Moshe be told to honor a tyrant? Drawing on Rashi's breakdown of Moshe's three objections, a striking Zohar about illegitimate kings, and Rav Moshe Sternbuch's powerful thesis, we explore how public honor reframes Pharaoh's downfall as an unmistakable act of God rather than a political stumble.From there, we pivot to a pragmatic read with everyday stakes. What if that instruction also models a timeless persuasion principle—treat people with dignity and they will hear you? The Ramban's guidance on humility and gentle speech becomes a blueprint for conversations that land. Avraham's hospitality shows how influence is built not with pressure but with honor. And when we bring it home, Rambam's insights on marriage and mutual respect, plus a clear approach to parenting and professional negotiations, turn a biblical moment into a usable playbook: lead with respect, ask with clarity, and watch defenses drop.Expect a fast path from text to life: why honoring the other person doesn't excuse wrong, how to pair conviction with courtesy, and where this approach helps—at home, with kids, at work, and in heated debates. If you're ready to trade volume for influence and friction for traction, press play, subscribe for more source-driven takeaways, and tell us where you'll try this first.Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational Mussar! Listen on Spotify or 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

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How do the past versions of ourselves prevent us from experiencing who we are? How can we become more present to what exists in our lives, to the people, callings, and divine encounters that reveal themselves to us every day? The Zohar says "The righteous live every day as if it is their last." What does this teaching illuminate about living life with more presence, living with less attachment to the days that came before this one, to meet each moment fully, to shed old identities and fully experience what exists right now in our lives? * * * * * * *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.

In this In The Trenches listener Q&A episode, Sabrina answers real dating and relationship questions submitted by the community, covering workplace flirtation, mixed signals, age gaps, anxious attachment, and what to do when someone doesn't say “I love you” back. She breaks down how uncertainty, overthinking, and “going with the flow” often lead to self-abandonment instead of clarity. From navigating emotionally unavailable partners to trusting your gut and having uncomfortable but necessary conversations, this episode is a raw, no-nonsense deep dive into choosing self-respect over confusion. If you're stuck reading between the lines, questioning someone's intentions, or struggling to trust yourself in dating, this episode is for you. Want to be featured on a future episode? Send in your question, your screenshots, or your dating profile to inthetrenches@sabrinazohar.com If you're ready to slow down, trust your instincts, and break your old dating patterns, the Healthy Relationship Foundations Course walks you through it step-by-step  HERE! If you're serious about changing your dating patterns instead of repeating them, the Art of Going Slow course helps you unlearn urgency, regulate your nervous system, and build real connection without rushing, chasing, or abandoning yourself HERE! Get Ad free HERE!Want to work with Sabrina? HERE!Get merch for The Sabrina Zohar Show HERE!Don't forget to follow Sabrina and The Sabrina Zohar Show on Instagram and Sabrina on TikTok! Video now available on YOUTUBE! Please support our sponsors! Head to DRINKAG1.com/ZOHAR to get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2, when you first subscribe!  Get started with Stich Fix today at stitchfix.com/sabrina to get $20 off your first order—and they'll waive your styling fee. As an exclusive offer, my listeners can get their choice between filet mignon, ny strip or chicken breast in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/SABRINA Head to cozyearth.com and use my code SABRINA for up to 20% off and 100 night sleep trial. ============================= Chapters 00:00 – Why You Don't Trust Yourself in Dating 04:18 – In The Trenches: Mixed Signals With a Coworker 09:42 – Flirting at Work vs Real Romantic Interest 14:36 – Why “Going With the Flow” Is Self-Abandonment 18:55 – Saying “I Love You” First and Rejection Sensitivity 23:44 – Anxious Attachment, Overthinking, and Fear of Loss 28:31 – Reconnecting With an Emotionally Unavailable Ex 34:52 – When Chemistry Isn't Intention or Commitment 40:05 – Dating Apps, Bans, and Being Honest With a New Partner 44:05 – Final Takeaways: Clarity, Boundaries, and Self-Trust Disclaimer: The Sabrina Zohar Show, formerly known as Do The Work, is not affiliated with A.Z & associates LLC in any capacity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's Weekly Energy Boost, Elisheva Balas is joined by Daniel Naor for a powerful conversation on pressure, free will, and love. Drawing on the wisdom of Kabbalah, the Zohar, Torah teachings, and kabbalistic astrology, this episode reframes life's challenges as invitations for growth rather than obstacles to avoid.Together, they explore how control often masks fear, why avoidance keeps us stuck, and how true spiritual clarity comes from trusting the heart over constant calculation. This week's energy calls us to pause, listen, and respond with greater awareness—before small signals turn into heavier lessons.In this episode, you'll discover:Why pressure can be an expression of love and mercyHow time creates space for change and repairThe link between control, guilt, and self-loveHow surrender unlocks clarity and forward movementWeekly Energy Boost is your spiritual weather report for the week—offering practical tools to help you transform pressure into purpose and realign with the flow of life. Join us for the next episode of Weekly Energy Boost with @ElishevaBalas and special guest, @Daniel.Naor72.Watch LIVE Sundays at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET on The Kabbalah Centre YouTube or catch the latest episode wherever you listen to podcasts. Find out more about our work, dig into our archives, and send us a message at: www.weeklyenergyboost.com.You can also help make Weekly Energy Boost possible by making a tax-deductible contribution atwww.weeklyenergyboost.com/donate-today.

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Melissa sits down with her Kabbalah teacher, Eitan, for an honest conversation about how Kabbalah and Eitan's guidance has shifted her life. They explore the power of vulnerability, getting honest with yourself, and the four steps to aligning with the light: embracing the present moment, recognizing that the light is already within you, staying open, and allowing yourself to be guided. They discuss the tools that lead to real fulfillment and transformation, how to pause in the face of life's triggers, and the difference between operating from ego versus the soul. Melissa shares how spending more time going inward has helped her release the need for external validation, become more intentional, and rethink how she shares her life online. Eitan explains the Kabbalistic concept of Tikkune, or your soul's correction, and how each person has unique challenges they are meant to overcome. Together, they encourage us to trust the unknown and Eitan closes with the story of how he began working with Madonna almost 30 years ago. To explore the teachings of Kabbalah, visit Kabbalah.com to explore the new Kabbalah Master Classes, including a course with Eitan and Madonna ‘The Mystical Secrets of the Zohar.'Follow @kabbalahcentre and @eitanyardeni on IG. Follow us on Instagram at @melissawoodtepperberg and @melissawoodhealthLimited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE on melissawoodhealth.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Yosef testing his brothers—or struggling to reclaim his own identity? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy explore Parshat Miketz through Yosef's puzzling treatment of his brothers and the deeper questions it raises about anger, revenge, and responsibility. They trace classic interpretations—from Ramban and Abarbanel to the Zohar and Rav Yoel Bin-Nun—to ask what motivates Yosef's actions. Framed by Hanukkah, the conversation culminates in Yosef's moment of teshuvah: reclaiming his place in his family and choosing Jewish destiny over forgetting.

Neuroscientist Chris Lee joins me to break down what's really happening in the brain when someone pulls away, shuts down, or spirals. We cover avoidance as a regulation strategy, why anxious activation hits so hard, and how state–story–strategy explains your patterns better than any TikTok soundbite. If you struggle with mixed signals, overthinking, or reacting fast in dating, this episode gives you clear, science-backed answers. We also get into emotional availability, communication during conflict, and how to create safety without overfunctioning. You'll learn how to recognize your patterns, rebuild trust in yourself, and stop taking someone else's regulation personally. Whether you're dating or partnered, this conversation helps you understand connection with far more clarity. Learn more: https://www.drchrislee.com/ If you're ready to slow down, trust your instincts, and break your old dating patterns, the Healthy Relationship Foundations Course walks you through it step-by-step  HERE! Get Ad free HERE! Want to work with Sabrina? HERE! Get merch for The Sabrina Zohar Show HERE! Don't forget to follow Sabrina and The Sabrina Zohar Show on Instagram and Sabrina on TikTok! Video now available on YOUTUBE! Please support our sponsors! Go to AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code SABRINA. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee.  Get 40% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code SABRINA at checkout. Experience the world's #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Head to DRINKAG1.com/ZOHAR to get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2, when you first subscribe!  Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/mlzhc53l #CashAppPod As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.   Disclaimer: The Sabrina Zohar Show, formerly known as Do The Work, is not affiliated with A.Z & associates LLC in any capacity.