Yesod means foundation, and the energy of life pours into this sefira. It is the synergy of all other spiritual qualities, which puts life in order, order in life, and creates peace. Rabbi Aaron shows us the power of tzaddik and of doing tzedaka as they emerge from Yesod. Listen Now … [Read more...]
Rabbi David Aaron – Kohelet 1 – Under the Sun
May 25, 2011 by
Rabbi Aaron first gives us an introduction to this short book that was almost excluded from the Bible canon! Then he discusses the famous phrase “…and there’s nothing new under the sun,” revealing the real secret of how we can distinguish what is really real in life. Listen Now … [Read more...]
Rabbi David Aaron – The Unity of the Spiritual and Material
May 23, 2011 by
Rabbi Aaron brings a vital teaching from Rav Kook, that true spirituality gives power and grandeur to physical life. Physicality is not separate from spirituality, but actually the two are unified because they come from one source. Judaism and the Jewish lifestyle are embodiments of this principle. Listen Now … [Read more...]
Rabbi David Aaron – The Thirst for the Living G-d
May 23, 2011 by
Using powerful passages from Rav Kook, the Tanya and R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, Rabbi Aaron emphasizes Judaism’s goal of getting in touch with one’s immanent light within and connecting it to the transcendental universal light. Listen Now … [Read more...]
Rabbi David Aaron – The Structure of Becoming – Life and Mitzvot
May 23, 2011 by
Using the metaphor of a symphony, Rabbi Aaron teaches that mitzvot are behaviors that synchronize a Jew to the principles of life. Halacha (a.k.a. Jewish Law) is the path which coordinates the individual, particular path to the higher divine cosmic plan, facilitating a connection to the Source of All. Listen Now … [Read more...]
Rabbi David Aaron – Soul-utions For Life, part 2
May 23, 2011 by
Rabbi Aaron uses a fulfillment chart based on the Ten Divine Emanations (The Sefirot). These intrinsically interconnected ten no-things, as the Rabbi calls them, teach us how to channel G-d’s will, which ultimately bring us fulfillment. Each of the ten no-things are discussed, illustrating that they are all connected one to the other. Listen … [Read more...]
Rabbi David Aaron – Soul-utions For Life, part 1
May 23, 2011 by
People may be provided with all the physical comforts of life and still be miserable because their souls, the true self, are not being nourished properly. Many solutions are adopted by people to feel significant, loved, and to feel that they are growing. But since these solutions are just a quick fix, they do not solve the problem. However, when a … [Read more...]
Rabbi David Aaron – Reality and Perception
May 23, 2011 by
What really is reality, and what is perception? It is difficult to understand G-d because our normal process of thought is a function of relationship – subject and object. The Divine cannot be known through terms of time, space, and being. So, then how do we get to know the Divine? Listen Now … [Read more...]
Rabbi David Aaron – The Power of Kabbalah
May 23, 2011 by
Through understanding the process of creation, the shattering of the Primordial Vessels, and the Divine Presence, as explained by Kabbalah, we can learn how to apply these cosmic events into our daily lives. Our generation has a deep and intense hunger for knowledge of G-d. True Kabbalah can show us seekers that Judaism is a path that provides us … [Read more...]
Rabbi David Aaron – Philosophy and Mysticism Review
May 23, 2011 by
This is a masterful review of the entire Philosophy and Mysticism series. Education and truth, the nature of perfection, Mitzvot and Halacha are all tied together to show they are a unity emphasizing G-d’s love and oneness. And that’s just the beginning… Listen Now … [Read more...]
