Tag: Israel
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
The Reward of a Mitzvah
The Zohar is teaching that HaShem (so to speak) looked into Him/Her/Itself and
Masters of Judgement
Rosh Hashana marks the conception (when the thought of creation arose within the
Black Fire on White Fire–Torah of Atzilut
This Torah of Atzilut was what Adam would have received had he not
Shame is Nothing to Be Ashamed About
Rosh HaShana 5779 / 2018[1] Sarah Yehudit Schneider Divine perfection, in order for
The Shame Behind Causeless Hatred
A Tisha B’Av Talk and Suggestion for Elul Work Sarah Yehudit Schneider My
Converts: Unsung Heroes of the Oral Torah
Shavuot 5778 / 2018 Sarah Yehudit Schneider “And you shall know the soul
Symbolic Resonance Permeates the Seder
Pesach 5778 / 2018 Sarah Yehudit Schneider Kadesh. Urchatz We start the seder
The Akeida–A Hero’s Journey
This essay presents Rabbi Dr. Yehuda Gellman’s exploration of the Mei HaShiloach’s teachings
When the People are Ready the Obstacles Dissolve
Tisha B’av 5777 / 2017 Sarah Yehudit Schneider [When you come into your
Turning Wisdom into Oral Torah
Shavuot 5777 / 2017 Sarah Yehudit Schneider If it’s truth then it’s also Torah.
Blessed Be the Makom…Blessed Be the Giver of Torah…
Pesach 5777 / 2017 Sarah Yehudit Schneider Blessed be the Makom (Place). Blessed
Holiday Teachings