The High Holidays with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan

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Sound FX - Episode Number Fifth-teen: WORLDS APART revealing the Baal Shem Tov's Shofar Secrets!

Nov 26, 2024

1:33:01

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!

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Sound FX - Episode Number Fourteen: LETTERS FROM THE HEART revealing the Baal Shem Tov's Shofar Secrets!

Nov 26, 2024

1:31:10

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 Fourteen: "LETTERS FROM THE HEART" features incredible insight into of the Spiritual Genesis that presaged and catalyzed the Creation of the Cosmos. To unravel the earliest source of the creative process, we must decipher a mysterious 28 letter code that linked to G-d’s Regal Name, and His Creator Persona. In identifying the Memutza/Nexus of Transition metaphor of facilitation previously developed within the Kabbalistic teaching tradition the circle of tracing the origins of created existence is completed. This Episode presents detailed corollary of spiritual chemistry, per the conceptual explanation of what it takes to enable the Divine creative process. We will decipher secret Kabbalah codes to illuminate the spiritual quantum physics of all existence. You'll discover how anthropomorphic Articulated Communication evolves of Heartfelt Passion by virtue of letters of a Secret Code encrypted into a Divine Tetragram. 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!

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"The Confession | Episode Three" ~ TOM’S TALMUD TISCH: Yom Kippur Edition - Masechet Yoma, Pg. 87b

Sep 26, 2024

1:02:27

Tractate Yoma, Daf/Page - 87b "THE CONFESSION" is a mini-series on "Mitzvat Viduy," the Teshuva-infused Confession we are Halachically obligated in -- especially on Yom Kippur. In the previous class about this mandated Day of Atonement Confession we’ve learnt much about different formulas, representing nuanced differentiation in how we view the performance of this unique Mitzvah. In EPISODE THREE we’ll continue to zoom in on the slightly disparate methodologies and their varying shades of "How" we best fulfill this Teshuva requisite. More specifics on the actual recitation of Viduy (Confession) on Yom Kippur will be addressed in these pithy lines of Gemara. By developing a deeper understanding, we also attain a fresh, and insightful new perspective of this unique Mitzvah! This Episode is the third in a series that'll, b'Ezrat Hashem, grow into a collection of classes on Teshuvah, and related unique ritual observances of Yom Kippur.

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"The Confession | Episode Two" ~ TOM’S TALMUD TISCH: Yom Kippur Edition - Masechet Yoma, Pg. 87b

Sep 26, 2024

1:21:36

Tractate Yoma, Daf/Page - 87b "THE CONFESSION" is a series on "Mitzvat Viduy," the Teshuva inspired Confession a returnee is obligated to make in Torah-true Judaism -- especially on Yom Kippur. In EPISODE TWO we continue our investigation; moving from "What" G-d expects, and "When" the expectation begins into "How" we'd best fulfill this Teshuva requisite. Remarkably, our focus on how this verbal obligation should best preformed leads us into see how a SIX (!) way argument. Yet careful analysis, and a deeper understanding will demonstrate that it isn’t as disparate as it seems! The specifics on the actual recitation of Viduy (Confession) on Yom Kippur covered in these pithy lines of Gemara expose us to a fresh perspective of this unique Mitzvah! This Episode is the second in a series that'll, b'Ezrat Hashem, grow into a collection of classes on Teshuvah, and related unique ritual observances of Yom Kippur.

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"The Confession | Episode One" ~ TOM’S TALMUD TISCH: Yom Kippur Edition - Masechet Yoma, Pg. 87b

Sep 26, 2024

1:08:11

Tractate Yoma, Daf/Page - 87b "THE CONFESSION" is a series on "Mitzvat Viduy," the Teshuva inspired Confession a returnee is obligated to make in Torah-true Judaism -- especially on Yom Kippur. EPISODE ONE opens the study-series with specific focus on "What" exactly Hashem asks of us. Naturally, this flows into the question of "When" precisely the obligation begins, in relation to Yom Kippur, and how that practically applies in the real world. In its analysis on the laws regarding the recitation of Viduy (making Confession on Yom Kippur) this study of the Talmud leads us into a fresh, and fascinating new appreciation of the Mitzvah and meaning of Teshuvah itself! This Episode inaugurates what will, b'Ezrat Hashem, grow into a collection of classes on Teshuvah, and related unique ritual observances of Yom Kippur.

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"Pro Choice?" this is Episode Six of "Sweet 'n Low" High Holiday Highlights!

Sep 25, 2024

1:24:10

Episode Six, entitled "PRO CHOICE" opens by returning to further highlight the observance of the Jewish New Year on the anniversary of the faith-based biblical narrative of intended, and divinely choreographed creation. Yet, as already introduced in the previous Episode, the anniversary focused on is not creation of the cosmos, our planet's atmosphere, biological or animal life, but rather the unique introduction of humanity. To solve this theological riddle, we are led into a discovery on the idea of purpose, and ultimate meaning the creation narrative embodies. In addition to the many fresh sources not previously presented, this Episode adds an entire novel dimension along with new depth and profundity to things already learnt. Here, we will as we zero-in on the most foundational and critically element uniquely embodied by humanity alone: The Freedom to Choose! Transcending theology, this incredible tapestry creatively woven by the Rebbe of strands lifted from more than 2000 years of traditional Torah texts and teachings dynamically reorients our understanding of Rosh Hashana itself. This presentation even radically illuminates the way we view the Jewish New Year, Divine Judgement and even the meaning Life itself! This Episode comprises the sixth in a special continuing series dedicated to highlighting the High Holidays!

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"Saturation Point" this is Episode Five of "Sweet 'n Low" High Holiday Highlights!

Sep 25, 2024

1:22:58

Episode Five, entitled "SATURATION POINT" opens by highlighting the origins of the Jewish New Year's theme of annual judgment and a renewed lease on life. Surprisingly enough, it isn't the anniversary of creation of the cosmos, our planet's atmosphere or biology that sparks this yearly global renewal. Rather, it is the creation of humanity and the emergence of purpose that incorporates (and ultimately elevates) the entire strata of our quantum physics reality that it's all about. In this Episode we further develop a deeper perspective on the ordained annual renewal we focus on each year, based on those specifics. And, beyond the providing the universe it's meaning, we are then shown how we can incorporate the global picture into our own personal reality. By virtue of seeing the planet reflected in our own being, we are enabled to see how to best illuminate our individual orbits -- as we are each metaphorized as an entire world! As such, our calling to Avoda/spiritual preparation for the High Holy Days must be framed by the message of Rosh Hashana itself -- pointedly observed the day of Humanity’s Creation rather than the Creation itself. This Episode comprises the fifth in a special continuing series dedicated to highlighting the High Holidays!

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"Soulful Compassion = Divine Aid" Episode Four

Sep 25, 2024

1:03:09

Episode Four, entitled "SOULFUL COMPASSION = DIVINE AID" opens with dominant, well documented themes of spiritual rejuvenation appropriate for this time of the year. Then, focusing into the specific element of Tzedakah (righteous charitable giving), we'll go on to reorient the conventional view and understanding of this time-honoured component of our Elul Avoda/spiritual preparation for the High Holy Days. For although Charitable Giving of funds should most certainly be a major ingredient in our Elul-vating Efforts, perhaps there is more than the sum of its parts. In this Episode we will shift Elul's Giving Dimension from the way we do something positive, into a positive new way of being. Here we pursue a profoundly enlightening an empowering fresh approach, a perspective that suggests it’s NOT only about the money. And NOT even about us! This is big new idea about living with openness, and a spirit of generosity that can best serve to open the floodgates of new blessings on Rosh Hashanah! Ultimately, and perhaps most remarkably this can flow far beyond frame of Elul and the High Holidays. It should become the foundation for an inspired way of Yiddishkeit living that can illuminate and light up the entire new year that follows. This Episode comprises the fourth in a special continuing series dedicated to highlighting the High Holidays!

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"Unity is Key" Episode Three -- Sweet 'n Low: High Holiday Highlights!

Sep 25, 2024

39:55

Episode Three entitled "UNITY IS KEY" highlights a critical component in our late Elul preparation. And, as it turns out this is likely the very thing to unlock the door to the blessings we hope for on Rosh Hashanah. The Torah Portion read on the last Shabbat of the year seem to convey an obvious message about unity. Yet a deeper analysis demonstrates that something foundational is actually being conveyed to each of us! Discover an uplifting, empowering and unifying thread woven into the very fabric of this High Holiday season; the defining pattern of the tapestry called Tishrie! Rather than offer an elevated but evanescent holiday respite, this special time of the year can provide illuminative inspiration to light up the entire year it heralds.

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"Focus Matters" Episode Two -- Sweet 'n Low: High Holiday Highlights!

Sep 25, 2024

31:09

Episode Two entitled "FOCUS MATTERS," provides a pragmatic perspective on our preparation the upcoming new year, by lifting an important lesson from the kindred custom in Elul and actual observance on Rosh Hashanah. In addition to the stirring and perhaps even disturbing message encoded into the Shofar, there's an uplifting and empowering concept being conveyed to each of us! The Shofar's singularity can also remind us that it doesn't always need to take a village to make a difference!

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Seeing Beyond

Aug 28, 2023

30:55

Seeing Beyond Episode One Sweet 'n Low: High Holiday Highlights is a collection of pithy, but Insightful, Informative and Inspirational Torah Teachings and Messages designed to uplift and encourage people during the New Year Season ~ Days of Awe and Joy! Episode One of "SEEING BEYOND," offers a fresh way to view the Days or Reckoning and Soul Searching that are meant to prepare us to greet the new year. Rather than am often-times depressing calculation of mistakes made and opportunities missed, this can and should be about recognizing the greatness and potential G-d has endowed each of us with. Beyond self-flagellation and regret over failures -- let this time be a joyous acknowledgment what we are, and who we can be!

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Nitzavim Prelude to Rosh Hashana

Sep 25, 2022

35:52

Prelude to Rosh Hashana LIVE Radio on 91.9 CHIN FM with Zelda Young! Zelda Young asks Rabbi Mendel Kaplan questions as a prelude to Rosh Hashana

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THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING

Sep 22, 2022

46:50

Episode Thirteen features an overview of the Spiritual Genesis of Creation and the Cosmos. Here the metaphorical ideas about the transition from codes of raw intelligence into the language of thought are applied into an illustration of the ethereal order of reality. This Episode presents fascinating lessons in Spiritual Cosmology, enabling ordinary people to unravel sacred theories of Kabbalah codes that we believe ultimately result in quantum physics of all existence. In view of these illuminated teachings, reality, from Heavens to Earth will never look quite the same again! These mind-blowing spiritual concepts open a door to a new dimension of comprehension as we continue to develop the necessary background that will allow us to grasp the Besht's deep insight into the deepest Secrets of the Shofar!

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CODES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Sep 15, 2022

1:42:16

Episode Twelve features a continued discovery and the whispered language spoken within our deepest consciousness. Here the revolutionary concept of the Unlettered Alphabet encrypted into our Raw Intelligence is profoundly highlighted and clarified! To be sure, this is a significant development in the elucidation in the previously elaborated on the nuanced Kabbalistic principal of "Memutza." In this Episode we will trace the transition from codes of raw intelligence into the language of thought to illustrate an ethereal order of reality. As we quantify the logical progression from intellectual consciousness to emotional awareness, an incredible new level of understanding can be attained! These mind-bending mystical equations opens the door to a comprehension the subtlest paradigms of spiritual evolution providing the necessary framework required to grasp the Besht's deep insight into the spiritual Secrets of the Shofar! Rabbi Mendel Kaplan

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MINDING THE GAP

Sep 11, 2022

1:09:31

Episode Eleven features a discovery our Inner Voice and how it's fed by the Alphabet of Deepest Consciousness! In previous Episodes we've elaborated on of the nuanced Kabbalistic principal of "Memutza" (a conceptual Middleman or Facilitator) by highlighting the transitional mechanism that allows an unadorned or primal Sound of Human emotion (e.g., Voice of the Heart) to develop into a sophisticated form of Communication! In this Episode we Go Deeper. Much Deeper! Here we will be introduced to the same concept on a far more rarefied and subtle level. The proverbial bridging of the great gulf between Human Intellect and Emotion is re-imagined as mirroring a Higher Order of Transition and Transformation. This mind-bending mystical equation takes you on a quantum leap into kindred but far more refined exercise, as we map out the metamorphosis required to close the gap dividing sub-consciousness and thoughtful awareness! Ultimately, the understanding of these even subtler paradigms of choreographed spiritual evolution creates the backdrop and provides the necessary framework required to grasp the Besht's deep insight into the spiritual Secrets of the Shofar! Rabbi Mendel Kaplan

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THE SOURCE

Sep 2, 2021

1:38:59

Episode Ten The Crowning Climax! We open by further developing the mystical thesis of Hamtakat HaGevurot -- the fine-tuning and engineering of the Divine Forces of severity, discipline, prowess, and intense sheer force -- with practical illustration and application by personalizing the experience of the Shofar Sounding. This leads into a profound understanding of the mysterious Heavenly Dynamics of Rosh of Divine "Removal and Renewal" and the impact of the Shofar on the Creator, Al-mighty G-d Himself. This leads us into a symphonic appreciation of the different Sound Effects of the Shofar as the blend together in concert! This all leads us into the climatic conclusion tracing The Source of our Blessings and the pathways that lead to successful actualization Divine blessings and goodness and its climax of the ultimate universal Redemption to soon be ushered in by Moshiach, speedily and in our days, Amen!

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KINDNESS MATTERS

Sep 2, 2021

1:17:31

Episode Nine Crowning Climax, C: As elucidated in the previous episode, only when the unique spirit of Divine Gevurah -- might, prowess and sheer force -- is channeled are good things brought to life with greatest of potency. Yet those very forces of tremendous intensity can also easily go awry; evaporating or self-imploding in misdirected, disengaged energy. The key to successful actualization lies in the harness and positively directing this extremely potent energy in a focused way by striking the proper balance. Tempering the extremities with kindness and benevolence allows for the creating of meaningful synergy and engenders and a harmonious fusion of energy field that can enable our world to be filled with overt Divine blessings and goodness. Here we will illustrate how the powerful contribution made by intense and highly tepid force of fervour and passion, can be best only by incorporating generosity, benevolence, and compassion. Ultimately this becomes embodied in our own personal lives through the efforts of Shofar inspired Teshuvah! This all further reveals profound mystical messages encoded into the Shofar Synergy of Breaking Sounds and the unique Baal Shemtovonian insight on the Shofar Secrets

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HARNESSING THE THUNDER

Aug 31, 2021

1:25:20

Episode Eight Crowning Climax, B: Clarifies our need "Sweeten the Sour" instead of just enjoying things naturally sweet in moderation as we learn why the issue at hand is far more than simply avoiding overindulgence. Here you will discover an exciting new perspective on Global Sublimation. Learn why only by channeling and conducting the Powerful Force of Spirit called Gevurah can the world truly prosper and become a brighter and better place. Ultimately, it is only through the mystical formula called Hamtakat (the sweetening) HaGevurot (of harsh or "bitter" nature of Divine severity and Judgement) that Creation can reach fruition and achieve it ordained destiny! You'll find incredible insight about the spiritual science of Engineering the Taste of Saccharine Mediocrity into Bittersweet Motivation and Aspiration, and how only it can lead us into the Process of Propelling Progeny for Posterity!

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SOUND OF FREEDOM

Aug 30, 2021

1:31:53

Episode Seven Sound FX - 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. Provides us fascinating insight into the redemptive rhythm of the Shofar's broken sounds via a taste of how "Sweetening the Sour" releases G-d's Blessings and allows us to experience a life-affirming renewal of Creation and Existence itself! In focusing on the nuanced Kabbalistic principal of "Hamtakat HaGevurot" (re-engineering the severe and harsh nature of judgement by proverbially sweetening its bitterness) we are enabled to unlock the profound mystical messages encoded into the Shofar Synergy of Breaking Sounds and afforded a powerful perspective of Historical Recalibration. This allows us a fresh glimpse into unique Baal Shemtovonian insight about the spiritual Secrets of the Shofar!

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VOICE OF THE HEART

Aug 27, 2021

1:33:41

Episode Six 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. We now complete the development of the nuanced Kabbalistic principal of "Memutza" (a conceptual Middleman or Facilitator) by revealing the true secret of the transformation and transitioning within our own inner psyche. The introductory thesis is brought to a rousing crescendo by annotating the meaning of Human Expression as we illustrate how the simplistic, artless Sound of Human emotion (e.g., Voice of the Heart) becomes sophisticated interpersonally oriented Speech or Communication! In resolving the inherent Difficulty that accompanies the Diffusion of Simple Sounds into Letters, Language and Lyrics we successfully reveal the inner metaphor illustrated by the fascinating dynamics of Developing Literary Transmission! The paradigms of the spiritual evolution position us to begin to appreciate the Besht's deep insight into the spiritual Secrets of the Shofar!

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MINDSET

Aug 26, 2021

1:33:37

Episode Five 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. To discover deeper meaning encoded into the Shofar's Sound, we continue to explore and develop the nuanced Kabbalistic principal of "Memutza" (a conceptual Middleman or Facilitator) we now trace the trajectory of the Transition we each experience when our own Objective Ideas become Subjective Emotions. In this episode we endeavour to "Map Out" the development of inner Human Consciousness and the potential for interpersonal Relationship. By learning to appreciate the Process of People’s Personal Evolution we are properly positioned to apprehend the Shofar Secrets of the Besht!

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THE MIDDLEMAN

Aug 23, 2021

1:24:56

Episode Four 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. To better understand the deeper meaning of the Sounding the Shofar, we must now focus on the conceptual "Force of Facilitation" that enables the Bringing Good Things to Life! This episode features a fascinating Discovery of the Missing Link in the Evolutionary Process of all Creative Development. Learn about the nexus-like dynamic that allows for the harnessing and channeling of Spiritual Sources and Forces and the concept of Raw Energy becoming “actuated” to evolve into "Next Level" Realities.

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LETTER SOUNDS

Aug 20, 2021

1:29:37

Episode Three 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. Continuing the analysis of the power created of the Fusion of Sound and Words, and it's subsequent evolution into Articulate Expression we now clarify the origin of all Language via the Characters Enable Communication. This episode focuses on the development of the Sophisticated Sounds of the Aleph-Bet out of Guttural Expression and will ultimately lead us towards a fresh Understanding of Languages Spoken and the dynamics of communications relationship with inner thought and deeper consciousness!

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UNSPOKEN

Aug 19, 2021

1:07:12

Episode Two 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. Completing the Introduction on Mitzvah Meditation from the Lurianic Tradition to the Revolutionary ideas of the Baal Shem Tov; specifically applied here. Opening the actual rumination with a Focus on Fusion of Sound and Words, highlighting how the first steps that allow simple Audibility to evolve into Articulate Expression. Our quest to discover the deeper meaning of the Shofar now begins with an exploration of the very earliest Origins of Human Communication and the subsequent bridging of Guttural Sound and Simple Syllables.

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MINDFULNESS

Aug 18, 2021

1:36:39

Episode One 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. A general Introduction by way of Historical Overview and Backgrounder on Mitzvah Meditation. Tracing the Origins and Sources of the development of Kabbalistic Kavanot investing observance with Mystical Thought and Intention. The choreographed evolution of pre-Messanic Revelation from the Lurianic Tradition to the Chasidic Revolution of the Baal Shem Tov.

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A Conversation on Teshuvah

Oct 6, 2019

54:11

A Conversation on Teshuvah — Soul Rehab at One Bedford in Downtown Toronto

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Confounding Satan!

Sep 18, 2019

1:11:02

Elul Custom & Convention! Learning the How and Why of our Cherished Traditions Part Four (of Four) Confounding Satan! Although surprising to some, we not only believe Satan exists – we even do things to confuse him! This is perhaps truest in the days leading up to, and on our Jewish New Year. With copious Torah-true sources establishing his existence, we go on to carefully analyze rabbinic writings detailing special timely traditions and activities – all proverbially ordained to keep the Celestial Accuser in the dark. But how in heaven can we fool an angel? Be blown away by the Rebbe's explanation of Shofar sounding and the deeper meaning of “confounding Satan!”

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Jewish "New Years" Wishes: Holiday Greeting Cards?

Sep 11, 2019

58:58

Elul Custom & Convention! Learning the How and Why of our Cherished Traditions Part Three (of Four) Although sharing good wishes with family and friends in the lead up to Rosh Hashanah – in word and writing – seems so natural to this season; it isn't actually legislated in primary Halachik codes—although a 14th century book of customs, instructs to also include such sentiment when sending a letter. The unusual verbiage and its absence from the Shulchan Aruch begs for clarification. A careful analysis of Elul acronyms, reveals a deeper dimension of this special month's emphasis and activities, especially as illuminated by our Rebbe's teachings. Join and generate Seasonal Spiritual Excitement as you discover fascinating details about the Timely Observances we traditionally engage in during this unique and holy month!

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Elul Customs & Conventions: The 50 Day Recitation of Psalm 27

Sep 4, 2019

1:13:42

Elul Custom & Convention! Learning the How and Why of our Cherished Traditions The 50 Day Recitation of Psalm 27 - L’Dovid Hashem Ori Part 2 of 4-part Pre-High Holiday Series generates Seasonal Spiritual Excitement by delving into timely traditional observances! We’re now focused on the Month of Elul and preparation for the upcoming High Holidays. Participate and develop a deep and holistic appreciation for our cherished Elul traditions! Psalm 27’s prophetic poetic prose encapsulate the soul’s yearning; seeming to organically reflect Elul energy and this spiritually saturated season. Yet, while the practice of adding it to daily prayers appears to be ancient, cherished and timeworn, the earliest actual source is but three centuries old – begging many questions: where did it originate, how’d it spread so widely, and why do we say it?! Weaving an intricate tapestry of Torah to continue the thesis birthed in the part 1, an insightful and inspirational clarification, preparing us for High Holy Day Season, develops!

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Elul-vating Inspiration: Why do we Sound the Shofar all month long?

Aug 28, 2019

1:08:42

Elul Custom & Convention! Learning the How and Why of our Cherished Traditions - : ? Discover history, rhyme and reason of the pre-High Holiday month-long Shofar sounding. Although the ululating of the Ram’s horn has become synonymous with soul-stirring Elul energy and end-of-year spiritual stock-taking, it’s really iconic of Rosh Hashanah—begging the question, why we did appropriate and expand it? Elucidating the jurisprudence behind this cherished tradition reveals unique Ashkenazic and Sephardic applications of kindred spiritual awakening, traditionally associated with the month of Elul and our preparations for the High Holy Day Season.

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Yom Kippur as a “Day of Teshuvah”

Sep 18, 2018

28:39

Yom Kippur as a “Day of Teshuvah” A foundational teaching about our Day of Atonement!

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Ma’amer Moment: Teshuva in 3D

Sep 14, 2018

26:03

Ma’amer Chassidus: Parshat Vayelech ~מאמר ד״ה שובה ישראל , — מוגה~ 5741 - 1980 "Teshuva 3D" Viewed through a prism of Chasidic teachings, three distinct dimensions emerge.

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Praying for Honour?

Aug 29, 2018

1:11:16

Open Your Machzor: Part Three "Praying for Honour?" A study of the unique High Holiday liturgy seeking to shed light on its seeming anomalies.

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Opening Your Machzor — Class II: Praying for Fear?!

Aug 22, 2018

1:34:00

Part Two Open Your Machzor - "Praying for Fear?!" This class continues our profound analysis of the opening High Holiday liturgical insertion into the Amidah structure. We now examine the second Uv’Chen, which further sets the tone of the special prayerful formula that heralds the new year. Our initial point of departure focuses on the anomaly of petitioning for a better future by “praying for fear!” Initial investigation indicates early biblical origins, yet thorough examination suggests otherwise. Through the portal of a mystical teaching, the puzzle comes together in stunning color.

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Open Your Machzor

Aug 15, 2018

1:26:16

And So It Begins... : The Prayer of Uv’Chen, Part 1 A profoundly insightful presentation about the meanings and motifs of the first major addition of High Holiday liturgy injected into the carefully structured Amidah (a.k.a. Shemoneh Esrei), “Uv’Chen.” First we frame the location of this unusual insertion; then we delve into the exceptional verbiage employed in this foundational Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur prayer. The sweeping range of this rumination incorporates colorful layers of straightforward understanding, whimsical inspiration and the deepest mysteries of Kabalah.

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The Musaf Prayer

Aug 14, 2018

55:19

The Rosh Hashanah Services - Part 3 There are more prayers and more shofar blasts at this addition service directly following the morning prayer.

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The Notes of the Shofar

Aug 14, 2018

1:06:54

The Rosh Hashanah Services - Part 2 What is the precise order for sounding the various notes of the shofar? What does the participant do during this part of the service?

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Majesty, Memory and Symphony

Aug 14, 2018

1:00:11

The Rosh Hashanah Services - Part 1 The three-part structure of the Rosh Hashanah morning prayer service is based upon the three themes of G-d's coronation as King, the memory of His commitment to us, and the sounding of the shofar.

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Rebounding Repentance

Sep 29, 2017

27:37

Discover the deeper truth about continuous Teshuva and Yom Kippur. גמר חתימה טובה

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Global Choices II

Sep 18, 2017

1:04:27

Cont’d.. Find out why Hashem needs to‘re-choose’ our already predetermined destiny!

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Global Choices

Sep 11, 2017

1:01:16

Global Choices” and discover how and why the Eternal will “choose” our heritage causing global transformation!

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Messianic Subduing of Nations

Aug 28, 2017

1:07:17

Messianic Subduing of Nations: by the Force of Spirit, not the Spirit of Force! Global Warming: Catalyzing global transformation through warmth of spirit rather than coercion.

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Torah’s UN

Aug 21, 2017

1:00:26

The incredible prophetic vision of world nation’s unified calling out to Hashem. Psalms - Tehillim 47

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Breathtaking Preamble

Aug 14, 2017

1:07:15

Awe-Psalm Preamble, Breathtaking Overview!: Studying Tehillim: Chapter 47, Part 1 The propitious Psalm 47 is traditionally recited seven times prior to the Shofar blowing. Discover its deep and rather unusual history that may most naturally encourage sinners to remain optimistic of spiritual rehabilitation. See how its very structure comprises a secret mystical code that can, quite literally, trigger divine transformation, and inspire each of us to reach higher as we endeavor to initiate a new year and infuse it with new blessings.

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Understanding the Unique Teshuvah of Yom Kippur

Oct 11, 2016

33:55

Based on a talk of the Lubavitcher Rebbe ob"m Found in Likkutei Sichos volume 29.

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