Tag: baal shem tov
The Dust of Their Skirmish Reached to the Throne of Glory
The midrash informs us that the “dust” of this epic battle of narratives
Video–Yom Kippur: Leave Your Begging Bowl at the Door
The Sod Yesharim suggests a very powerful practice to get the most out
Video–Rosh HaShana and the Kabbalistic Mystery of Nesira
You might be surprised to know that Rosh HaShana is not only Day
Tisha B’av Video by Sarah Yehudit Schneider, 2023
Explores the metaphoric question of, "Does God cry?"
Video–Sarah, Sarai, Yiska
Sarah is the Matriarch of the Jewish people. Tradition ascribes superiority to her
The Dust of Their Skirmish Reached to the Throne of Glory–Sukkot, 5783
The midrash informs us that the “dust” of Yakov's epic battle with Essav
Elul and the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy
The prayer is that HaShem should feel free to choose the speediest path
Chai Elul—A Rosh HaShana Teaching for the Baal Shem Tov’s Birthday
R. Tsadok notes that Rosh Hashana (humanity's birthday) is actually a very strange
Masters of Judgement
Rosh Hashana marks the conception (when the thought of creation arose within the
A Chanukka Meditation from the Zohar
This Chanukka teaching is dedicated to Yaku, daughter of Heltcha: “Thank you for
Meditation #10 – The Obstacle of Strange Fire (part 2 of 2)
A spiritual path asks its adherents to walk their talk. Yet that is
The Obstacle of Strange Fire — #9
One of the most difficult and subtle challenges of a spiritual path is
Prayer as Meditation — #8
Prayer is called “service of the heart” because it’s challenge (and calling) is
“…Until there are no stragglers in the marketplace.”
Sarah Yehudit Schneider When is the time for lighting Chanukka candles? The
Esther, the Mistress of Prayer
PurimBurst 2012 / 5772 Sarah Yehudit Schneider HaShem said to Israel: “When the
The Inner Search for Pure Oil
Sarah Yehudit Schneider Among the various categories of mitzvot are those that
Chanukkah, Greece and Democracy
5769 / 2008 Sarah Yehudit Schneider There is no person or nation that
Holiday Teachings