Sha’ar HaBitachon - Episode Fifteen ~ ! In previous Episodes, we analyzed the folly of relying on money to avoid anxiety over the future. The biblical premise of folly revolved around the transitory nature of money. As they say, "it can go as quickly as it comes." Prophetic insight ordains that financial gains or even great affluence can vanish overnight. As such the argument was made Certainty should be sought and found only in the Omnipotent, Al-mighty G-d Himself! In this Episode, we will take this idea much further we continue to address the notion that money should not be relied upon . Even if wealth wouldn't take flight, as its transitory nature isn't that always so obvious, our Scriptures spell out the reasons it still offers no guarantee of happiness, inner satisfaction or even peace of mind. Great emphasis is placed on the truism that the tranquil coveted state of being can only be achieved through Bitachon in the only truly trusted source of goodness -- Hashem! Rabbi Mendel Kaplan

Talmud Tisch - Intermediate Talmud Tractate Sanhedrin -The Talmud on the World to Come Lesson Eighteen Having already presented a series of Rabbi Elazar's teachings on a particular theme, the Gemara meanders into a medley of moral instruction on a wide range of different subjects. Beginning with the importance of nocturnal Torah study and responsibility towards educators, we’re informed of unique mealtime etiquette, which surprisingly contradicts another kindred teaching by the very same author. After resolving the seeming inconsistency, we focus briefly on the self-harm caused by voyeurism and conclude with a powerful lesson about humility and longevity. (Tractate Sanhedrin 92a)

Sha’ar HaBitachon - Episode Sixteen ~ ! Having discovered how inner tranquility is possible —we now move onto the next big Benefit Trust in Hashem can afford us: Independence and Freedom! Learn how you can achieve liberty from those who might otherwise dominate, shackle, or enslave us. Indirect prophetic insight frames the logical conclusions of how we might behave when Faith is internalized and distilled into Trust. Here, the truthful notion of Bitachon serving to set us free is vividly illustrated and spelled out in the clearest of terms. Ultimately, you can really achieve the independence you crave, but only if you are ready to take that leap of faith through full reliance in the only truly trusted source of goodness -- Hashem! Rabbi Mendel Kaplan

Studying Sha’ar HaTekiyot from Siddur im Dach - Ma'amer L'hovin Inyan T'kiyat Shofar. A discovery of the Foundational Chasidic Teachings on the Shofar, revealing the Secret Shofar Meditations of the Baal Shem Tov. Episode Number Fifth-teen: "WORLDS APART" further articulate the incredible ideas we clarified in the previous Episode. Here, we will b'Ezrat Hashem 'Bridge the Gap' as we continue to map out the spiritual developments that presaged and catalyzed the creation of the quantum physics that allows for the existence of our terrestrial reality. Having deciphered a mysterious 28 letter code that linked to G-d’s Regal Name, and Creative Persona, the realities extant in a parallel spiritual universe comes to light. This Episode traces the Transition of Existence in Higher Dimensions to allow for vastly expanded comprehension of Divine Creation. Here, we will explore the parallel worlds that mirror each other as much as they differ, opening your eyes to spiritual truism with remarkable clarity. Discover how the parable of speech serves to illustrate mystical anthropomorphic articulation; stimulates and animates the unfolding of the divine creative process. These mind-blowing spiritual concepts -- explained in a in a way that can be grasped and appreciated [even] by ordinary people -- opens the door to a higher dimension of reality. The comprehension of which provides the necessary background to learn the Besht's penetrating insight into the deepest Secrets of the Shofar!