It Is Taught

In today’s episode we discuss the effects our prayer and Torah study have on high depending on our intentions or lack thereof.

Kuntres Acharon, Beginning of Essay 3.

In today’s episode we discuss why physical mitzvos are necessary to affect the supernal union of Male and Female.

Kuntres Acharon, Essay 2.

In today’s episode we explore the spiritual effects of thought/intention and speech in regards to Torah learning as well as when both are present.

Kuntrus Acharon, Essay 1.

In today’s episode we discuss two different types of Tzedaka giving – one being “feminine” and one being “masculine” – and the different spiritual effects that each has.

Iggeres HaKodesh Epistle 32.

In today’s episode we discuss how the Shechina is likened to the heart which transmits its vitality all of the created worlds via the souls of the Jewish people, which are likened to the limbs in relation to the Shechina.

Iggeres HaKodesh, Epistle 31.

In today’s episode we discuss how a person should not diminish the frequency with which they are habituated to giving Tzedaka, nor the amount they are habituated to give. Iggeres HaKodesh, Epistle 30.

In today’s episode we discuss why the Oral Torah is referred to as “Mother”, the study of which, in particular the laws contained therein, reveals the level of “Crown”, which surrounds and is higher than the Written Torah, which is referred to as “Father”

Iggeres HaKodesh, End of Epistle 29.

In today’s episode we discuss how doing the practical mitzvos garb the soul with light from Lower Gan Eden, while attaching proper intention to the mitzvos while performing them, allows the soul to ascend to Higher Gan Eden.

Iggeres HaKodesh, Middle of Epistle 29.

In today’s episode we discuss how the mitzvos can be likened to hollow pillars that elevate our souls to G-d’s Attribute of Keter Above.

Iggeres Hakodesh, Middle of Epistle 29.

In today’s episode we discuss the connection between Pleasure and Desire and how this relates to the Light of G-d that vests souls when we do Mitzvos.

Iggeres Hakodesh, Middle of Epistle 29.