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The Power of Evil

To enable us to have free choice and reach higher spiritual levels OUR CREATOR THE HOLY ONE BLESSED BE HE in HIS wisdom created the power of evil. This power is known by different names in Jewish tradition but the mission of all the forces of evil is to trip us up and cause our spiritual fall and eventual eternal destruction. The power of evil is so deeply embedded within our psyche to the point that we are able to rationalize our actions to the point where we lose our consciences. The struggle to overcome evil is rewarded tremendously in the next world (Olam Haba)

The Laws of Shabbat Part 4

Keeping Shabbat is one of the fundamentals of Judaism. It is compared to waving the national flag and emulating our Creator who desisted from creating on the seventh day. There are 39 different forms of creative acts mentioned by the oral law that are prohibited. Here is Part 4.

The Laws of Shabbat Part 3

Keeping Shabbat is one of the fundamentals of Judaism. It is compared to waving the national flag and emulating our Creator who desisted from creating on the seventh day. There are 39 different forms of creative acts mentioned by the oral law that are prohibited. Here is Part 3.

The Laws of Shabbat Part 2

Keeping Shabbat is one of the fundamentals of Judaism. It is compared to waving the national flag and emulating our Creator who desisted from creating on the seventh day. There are 39 different forms of creative acts mentioned by the oral law that are prohibited. Here is Part 2.

What Do Wearing Red Strings Represent?

Made famous by Madonna, is wearing red strings a Jewish custom? A very interesting class. 

The Laws of Shabbat Part 1

Keeping Shabbat is one of the fundamentals of Judaism. It is compared to waving the national flag and emulating our Creator who desisted from creating on the seventh day. There are 39 different forms of creative acts mentioned by the oral law that are prohibited. 

The Shema Part 1

The most fundamental Principle of Faith - A uniquely one all-powerful omnipresent God. The first words taught to a child and the last words uttered.

The Amida - Standing Prayer Part 2

The most important daily prayer explained.

The Amida - Standing Prayer Part 1

The meaning, significance and how to pray the most important daily prayer.

The Different Blessings

There is a different blessing to be said for nearly every human experience to thank God for his beneficence or to praise him for His mighty works.

Staying Calm

Jewish techniques to stay calm

The Unity of God

A Jew has to declare belief in the Unity of God at least twice a day, what is its significance?

Beginning Prophecy - Communicating with God

What is prophecy and how is it obtained?

Prophecy - Communicating with God

One of the major thirteen principles of Judaism is that God does communicate with humanity if He so wishes, Learn how.

Anger and Resentment

Anger and resentment can destroy a person, learn coping skills.

Coping With Fear and Anxiety

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil... King David Psalm 23

Forgive and Forget

Do you want to sleep peacefully and with a good conscience? Listen to this class!

The Morning Blessings

Learn their significance and start of the day right with morning praises of God

Judaism - What is in it for me?

Judaism has many direct and side benefits for the individual.

Belief in God

Belief in a Creator that is a unique unlimited unity is the bedrock for Jewish spirituality

King David and Psalms (Tehillim)

About 2800 years ago a great Jewish King composed powerful praises and prayers to God used my countless people around the world to express themselves to the Creator.

The Kaddish, Memorial Prayer

The prayer for the soul of the deceased does not mention death but is a tremendous praise of God

Meditation and Prayer

Meditation and prayer are closely intertwined. Learn how to use meditation to power your prayers.

The Symbolism of the Passover Seder

The 14 Parts of the Seder teaches us the Order of Life

The Jews under the Romans

One of the rockiest  periods of Jewish history was under the Romans

The Roots of Anti-Semitism

From a Torah perspective - why the hate?

The Jewish Contribution to the World

Despite being only 0.17% of the world population Jews have contributed to every facet of knowledge and understanding.

The Messiah and the Messianic Age

Who will the messiah be? What will the messianic age be like?

The Holy Land of Israel

Why is Judaism more land and country centered than any other religion?

The Book of Judges - Jewish History

The  most ignored period in Jewish History

Moses - Lawgiver and Prophet

God's trusted servant and the greatest prophet that ever lived

Joseph in Egypt

Many people have seen the Broadway show but here is the original version

Isaac & Jacob

Building a Spiritual Dynasty

Abraham & Sarah

The great man who was called God's friend and his great wife founder of ethical monotheism and education.

Creation in the Bible

The Biblical Account of Creation Explained

Eating Out and Keeping Kosher

Is it OK to drink coffee in a coffee shop or eat cut fruit with no kosher supervision

The Philosophy of Shabbat Day of Rest

Jews don't celebrate the creation of the world we celebrate rest and testify to the God of Creation

Kashering the Kitchen Part 2

How to kosher the kitchen Part 2

Which Species Are Kosher

Have you ever wondered what animals, birds, fish, locusts are kosher? Listen to this.

How and Why Keep Kosher?

How and why keep kosher?

The Ethics of Eating

There is more to eating than kosher

Why Rituals in Judaism

What is the purpose and philosophy behind the Jewish Rituals?

How to Kosher a Kitchen

Learn how to kasher a kitchen in easy steps

The Philosophy of Kosher

Why did God give the Laws of Kashrut? Can we find any reasons or rationale?

Building Wealth by Judging Others Favorably

Our attitudes to others act as spiritual antennae to attract or discourage God's blessing of bounty

Receiving God's Blessings of Wealth

There are certain attitudes to life that trigger blessings from God. Judaism describes these techniques.

The Secret to Wealth

Ever wondered what the Jewish spiritual techniques for becoming wealthy are? Listen to this class.

The Body Soul Connection

We are a body-soul combination listen to how this operates.

Life After Death

Hear what Judaism says about Life after Death

Cleaving to God

We need to utilize our freewill to cleave to God