Emuna Beams

The Creator defies time and space. He is infinite and eternal, preceding the beginning of time and existing forever even after the end of time. Learning this vital principle of emuna is conducive to inner peace and longevity.

What would you think a man or woman's worst evil inclination is? You'll be surprised, just like the women of the "Nishmas" group I spoke to last week were...

Today’s lesson provides practical tools for parents of special needs children. This is the type of living emuna that enables them to cope with the many challenges they face.

After reviewing Parts 1 and 2, we continue with Rebbe Nachman's classic tale, which hints at the painful, seemingly endless exile of the Divine Presence. Even more painful are the frustrating efforts of the true Messiah to reveal himself. But in the end, it will all be good.

The Creator defies any description, nor can a mortal understand Him or His workings in any way. Kabbalistic terminology refers to Hashem as Ein Sof, "The Infinite," for there is nothing tangible or finite about Hashem. Since the human intellect is both tangible and finite, it can neither grasp Hashem nor comprehend His incorporeality. Why is this concept so difficult for people to accept?

Raising a special needs child is not only a tremendous challenge, but a difficult test of emuna as well. Many parents of special needs children ask, "Why me?" Good question! Let's get some answers...

Today's podcast is an emotional first-aid treatment. People have a terrible tendency people to blame themselves for things that go wrong in life. Taking responsibility for our actions is productive. Self-blame is not. Here's how to avoid it.

King David spoke from the soul. As the Almighty's anointed, his soul contained the sparks of all of our souls. His exquisite words are the protocols of his intimate discourse with the Almighty. These words illuminated his soul in the darkness that he faced his entire life. Therefore, when we say them too, they also glow and illuminate our souls in the midst of today's darkness that stands between us and happiness.
The Book of Psalms in Spoken English is now available online at Amazon in 3 distinct formats: hardcover, paperback and ebook. Let King David's glowing words brighten your soul. The feeling is somewhere between exquisite and sublime, somewhere lofty in the realm of inspiration where everything glows.

After reviewing Part 1, we continue with Rebbe Nachman's classic tale, which hints at the painful, seemingly endless exile of the Divine Presence. Even more painful are the frustrating efforts of the true Messiah to reveal himself. He too must suffer exile and tribulations. This is poignant portrait of dedication shows the national characteristics that will surely hasten Moshiach.

Some of history's most brilliant minds have misconstrued the concept of "One perfect, infinite and inseparable whole…perfectly unified." We are talking about the very core of monotheism. The principle of Divine Unity is therefore universal, not just Jewish. The reason that great minds and intellectuals so frequently fail to understand the notion of Divine Unity is because it defies intellect. Emuna in general and the principle of Divine Unity in particular only begin where intellect leaves off...

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In one of Rebbe Nachman's most cryptic allegories, he encapsulates the historical cycle of exile and redemption. This is a beautiful portrait of dedication, simplicity and purity, the national characteristics that hasten Moshiach.