Classes

Hippies and infinity (5775/2014).

This thought, which was part of a Siddur class, asks the question, why do we fear infinity? and answers the question using the Hippies as a model. What is the alternative ti infinity if, in fact, infinity can be very dangerous.

Prophecy nowadays (5774/ 2013).

Prophecy is very infrequent nowadays but it maybe higher than it was during the era of prophecy.

Short Thought: Two differences (5775/2015)

Chakira and Kabbalah- what they each think of 1) Neshama, 2) What does Judasim do for God?

Class Thirteen.

Rabbi Yeshaya Halevi Horowitz.

Class Twelve.

Rabbi Chayim Vital. The other students of the Arizal also write. The Shmona Sheurim.

11 TISHREI.

The day after Yom Kippur. This day is called “Guts nomen” (Hashem’s name).

Minuya Ugemura… Ashrei Mi Shelo Nivra. (5772).

A short thought on a strange (context-less) statement made in the Avoda service (Musaf) of Yom Kippur. “It’s preferred that we not have been created”. A commentary.

AVINU MALKEINU.

VIDUI. Short and to the point. This thought on text of the viduy (confession) provides a useful meditation for the Yom Kippur davening (prayer).