Torah, Art and the Creative Process
May 8th, 2008
At its source, art is a paradox–giving physical form to faith in the One God, Who has no form. In this audio meditation, Harav Ginsburgh delves into the primordial essence of God that is the root of artistic expression. When we understand the process by which God created the ultimate work of art–the world–we can also find the point in our own psyche that is the source of all creativity. Topics covered in this lecture include: The four meanings of the root of faith; The Kabbalistic model of point, line, area; How does the Garden of Eden reflect the artistic process?; The two levels of pleasure expressed by art; Why are talented artists often on the verge of insanity?; The equality of everything, anything and nothing; Why must nothingness overpower omnipotence in order to create?
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The Performing Arts: Movement, Voice, and Drama
May 8th, 2008
From the movement of the fiery angels to the role of the villain in reality, Harav Ginsburgh explores the inner secrets of the performing arts and how we can apply them in our lives to rectify ourselves and the world. Topics covered in this lecture include: What is the motion of the angels?; Who can help us to understand our ultimate purpose on earth?; How can we fly?; What is the secret of voice?; How can a woman’s voice resurrect the dead?; Where is the Mashiach waiting to redeem us?; How should we relate to villains in theatre and in our lives?; How do we identify the potential point of the villain in our soul?; What can “dressing up” achieve?; How can acting out a villainous role sweeten evil?
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The Continents and the Oceans in Kabbalah
May 5th, 2008
Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh explains the spiritual essence of the basic features of the earth, continents and oceans in light of Kabbalah.
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Taxonomy: Modern Classification of Species in Light of Creation
May 5th, 2008
Part 1
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The The Significance of the Number 248 - Part 1
April 30th, 2008
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Unearthing the Secrets of Kabbalah
April 28th, 2008
Gain a glimpse into the deep mystical teachings of the Zohar, based upon the writings of the foremost masters of Kabbalah.
Courtesy of Chabad.org and TheShul.org
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Revealing God’s Signature in Creation
April 24th, 2008
All of creation bears God’s signature. Through meditation, we reveal that signature in every facet of reality. In this audio lecture, Rabbi Ginsburgh expounds upon the deep meaning and purpose of meditation, and then guides us through a meditation on the inner meanings of the Hebrew year 5764. Topics covered in this lecture include: What is the secret of the violin?; What is the inner dimension of a year?; How do we dig for inner treasure?; What is the goal of Jewish meditation?; Where is our inner eye?; How does God put His signature on reality?; What is the meaning of God’s Face?; How do we transform severity to sweetness?; Why is the second letter of God’s Name called The World to Come?; What does a long face and a short face represent?; What is true modesty–does it mean never leaving the home?; Should women learn Kabbalah?
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Meditation and Love
April 24th, 2008
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Meditation and Divine Space
April 24th, 2008
A Gateway To Jewish Meditation
The Meditation Cube is a model for mentally orienting oneself within a space whose parameters are defined by the six commandments that continuously govern our relationship to God.
Into our own Divine space that we have now constructed around ourselves, our own personal messianic spark will reveal itself. May we be inspired to redeem ourselves, with God’s help, from our own state of exile, and to redeem all of the world around us.
2) Below: Negation of belief in other gods.
3) Right: Love of God.
4) Left: Fear of God.
5) Front: Belief in God’s unity.
6) Behind: Shielding the mind from foreign thoughts.
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Meditation and Motion
April 24th, 2008
The Soul of Man is the Candle of God
The living soul of man, the candle of God, sways back and forth, always aspiring to return to its Divine source, the infinite light of God
The soul’s natural phenomenon of swaying, like a living candle, reaches its peak when we learn God’s Torah and pray to Him from the depth of our hearts.
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Meditation and Prayer
April 24th, 2008
Modeh Ani–”I Thank You” A Morning Meditative Prayer of Thanks to God
Every night before sleep, we give our tired and worn-out souls back to God. Every morning, we receive our souls anew, refreshed and full of energy. Therefore, the first words that we say upon waking are:
“I thank You ever living King, for compassionately returning my soul to me, how great is Your faithfulness”
In Hebrew: Modeh ani l’fanecha melech chai v’kayam, she-hech-ezarta be nishmati b’chemla, rabah emuna-techa
With this thought and intention of “I thank You,” we begin our day. This thought accompanies us, always engraved in our consciousness, the whole day long.
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Meditation on God’s Name
April 24th, 2008
God’s Essential Name–the Four-Letter Name–Havayah
God’s Essential Name Havayah is spelled in Hebrew: yud-kei-vav-kei. According to the Jewish law, we are forbidden to pronounce the Name Havayah as it is written. Therefore, throughout out web site when spelling out the Name Havayah we have replaced the Hebrew letter hei with kei, as accustomed. Even during prayer it must be pronounced: Adonay (”my Master”). Here though, when meditating (without pronouncing) one may and should meditate on its four letters in Hebrew as they are truly written: yud-hei-vav-hei
God’s essential Name Havayah is the Eternal Being, the Divine power that continuously brings all of reality into being
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Meditation on Shabbat
April 24th, 2008
Meditate on the Divine Mystery of Shabbat
The Shabbat–a day of peace, blessing and pleasure– is the soul-mate of the Jewish People. The essential experience of Shabbat, the experience of God’s light of blessing entering our vessel of peace, is the experience of Divine pleasure.
By observing Shabbat, on the spiritual plane as well as on the physical plane, we come to experience the Divine mystery of Shabbat throughout the entire week.
Shabbat Shalom–”A Peaceful Shabbat”
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Revelations of Moshiach, Part 1
April 14th, 2008
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Revelations of Moshiach, Part 2
April 14th, 2008
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Revelations of Moshiach, Part 3
April 14th, 2008
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Revelations of Moshiach, Part 4
April 14th, 2008
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The Clarification of Evil: The Inner Meaning of Tu B’Av
April 14th, 2008
Our reality is one of straits. On both a personal and national level, all of us have fallen and are in dire need of support. In this lecture, given on the 5th of Av, the hillula of the Arizal, Rabbi Ginsburgh analyzes the dynamics of the fall, and the powers of our souls that need to be strengthened so that we can bring the Mashiach without delay.
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Bridging Mind and Heart
April 11th, 2008
Uniting opposites is one of the most difficult tasks that we face in life. Whether it be within ourselves (our objective intellect vs. our subjective emotions), within our relationships (with a spouse, fellow workers, etc.).
This lecture includes an analysis of the four different methods by which the sefirah of da’at functions in order to bridge opposites.
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Dialogue With Your Opposition, Part 1
April 11th, 2008
By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org
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Dialogue With Your Opposition, Part 2
April 11th, 2008
By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org
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The 50 Gates of Understanding, Part 1
April 11th, 2008
By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org
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The 50 Gates of Understanding, Part 2
April 11th, 2008
By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org
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The Maharal of Prague, Part 1
April 10th, 2008
By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.torahscience.org
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The Maharal of Prague, Part 2
April 10th, 2008
By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.torahscience.org
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The Maharal of Prague, Part 3
April 10th, 2008
By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.torahscience.org
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The Maharal of Prague, Part 4
April 10th, 2008
By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.torahscience.org
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The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 1
April 10th, 2008
By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh — www.inner.org
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The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 2
April 10th, 2008
By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh – www.inner.org
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Kabbalah and Astrology, Part 1
April 10th, 2008
By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh – www.inner.org
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Kabbalah and Astrology, Part 2
April 10th, 2008
By Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh – www.inner.org
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