You have probably heard about Kabbalah either as a Hollywood phenomenon or something that is beyond the world that we live in. Kabbalah actually has incredible secrets that can transform your daily life. This is your chance to connect to this incredible ancient wisdom and change your life for the better. Cherished for his incredible warmth and non-judgmental personality, this hipster is not your typical rabbi. He is real, raw, unconventional and loved by thousands across the world. Rabbi Ber ...
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Join Netflix Jewish Matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom and "The Love Rabbi" Rabbi Yisroel Bernath as they handle the toughest questions about dating and finding your soulmate. Nothing is scripted. These are real questions from people just like you answered by two of the worlds most well known matchmakers.
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The Kosher Wine Podcast welcomes you to a delightful blend of heritage and flavor, where the ancient meets the avant-garde. Hosted by Dr. Kenneth Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath, the Kosher Wine Podcast will focus on approachable topics of interest to the modern kosher consumer. Kenny and Yisroel's relaxed and affable approach will be a way for listeners to keep up on the ever-expanding world of kosher wine.
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Thoughts on spirituality, Kabbalah, Jewish thought, Judaism and Relationships. Rabbi Yisroel Bernath is the Senior Rabbi at Rohr Chabad of NDG and the Jewish Chaplain at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Cherished for his incredible warmth and non-judgmental personality, this hipster is not your typical rabbi. In 2012, Rabbi Bernath founded the smashing success JMatchmaking International, a network of Jewish dating sites. He has made 104 matches (that he knows of) to date! In additio ...
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Join Rabbi Yisroel Bernath—star of the award-winning documentary Kosher Love—as he dishes out raw, unedited advice on all things love, relationships, and personal growth. Known as "The Love Rabbi" for his uncanny knack of helping singles break through the infamous ‘singles wall,’ Rabbi Bernath has made over 200 successful matches (and counting!). Rabbi Bernath brings wisdom, humour, and authenticity to each episode, recorded live with an audience. Whether you're Jewish or just curious, tune ...
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Two rabbis and a guy discuss the weekly Torah text and life in general. With Rabbi Yisroel Bernath, Rabbi Zvi Hershcovich, and Dan Bensimon.
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Inspiration, Conception, Attraction & Competition - The Inspirational Sefirot | Thursday Kabbalah with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath
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🎙 500 dates with comedian Eric Neumann In this episode, I sit down with comedian Eric Neumann to explore his unique dating experiences and perspectives on love and relationships. Eric opens up about his journey, including his extensive history of over 500 dates and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. We discuss: 💔 The complexities of d…
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Life Is a Wedding: The Inner Celebration of Lag B’Omer
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37:09Send us a text Lag B’Omer isn’t just a day for bonfires and bow-and-arrows. It’s the Hilula—the joyous “wedding day”—of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, the mystic who gave us the Zohar and opened the gates of Jewish spiritual consciousness. But why a wedding on the day of someone’s passing? This class explores the paradox at the heart of both life and lov…
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Life Is a Wedding: The Inner Celebration of Lag B’Omer
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37:09Lag B’Omer isn’t just a day for bonfires and bow-and-arrows. It’s the Hilula—the joyous “wedding day”—of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, the mystic who gave us the Zohar and opened the gates of Jewish spiritual consciousness. But why a wedding on the day of someone’s passing? This class explores the paradox at the heart of both life and love: how our grea…
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Episode 30: Season 2, Episode 2: Back to Basics
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57:31In Episode 2 of Season 2, Dr. Kenny Friedman & Rabbi Yisroel Bernath get back to basics, reviewing wines they have been drinking recently and discussing what makes them interesting. Kenny's Wines: Bodegas Vizar, Roble, 2023 Chateau Les Graves de Lavaud, 2020 Dalton, Galilee, Sauvignon Blanc, Fumé, 2024 Clos 15, Brut Nature, Cava, NV Dalton, Galilee…
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🎙 From Comedy to Commitment: Brandon Berman's Dating Journey
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47:25In this episode, I sit down with New York-based comedian and “Up Dating Show” host, Brandon Berman. He shares how a single photo led him from pandemic dating to a serious relationship—nearly an engagement! We cover: 📸 A photo that sparked real connection ❤️ Balancing differences in relationships 🌿 Managing anxiety with love and support 🧩 The beauty…
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The Silence That Spoke Too Loud: A Midrashic Look at Courage, Complacency, and Consequence
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26:56Send us a text In this eye-opening class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores a cryptic Midrash on the tragic deaths of Nadav and Avihu and how it unexpectedly shook the biblical figure of Job. Through this lens, we’ll uncover what this story teaches us about moral responsibility, the danger of silence in the face of injustice, and the timely relevance …
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The Silence That Spoke Too Loud: A Midrashic Look at Courage, Complacency, and Consequence
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26:56In this eye-opening class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores a cryptic Midrash on the tragic deaths of Nadav and Avihu and how it unexpectedly shook the biblical figure of Job. Through this lens, we’ll uncover what this story teaches us about moral responsibility, the danger of silence in the face of injustice, and the timely relevance of speaking up …
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Don’t Only Look at the Disease — See the Person: The Torah’s Hidden Origin of Holistic Healing - Rabbi Bernath on Parshat Tazria
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36:03Send us a text In this powerful class on Parshas Tazria, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores why the Torah repeats the phrase “the Kohen shall look.” Drawing on the teachings of the Meshech Chochma, we’ll discover the Torah’s revolutionary approach to healing—not just diagnosing the symptoms, but seeing the entire person. This class reveals the spiritua…
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Don’t Only Look at the Disease — See the Person: The Torah’s Hidden Origin of Holistic Healing - Rabbi Bernath on Parshat Tazria
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36:03In this powerful class on Parshas Tazria, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores why the Torah repeats the phrase “the Kohen shall look.” Drawing on the teachings of the Meshech Chochma, we’ll discover the Torah’s revolutionary approach to healing—not just diagnosing the symptoms, but seeing the entire person. This class reveals the spiritual roots of what…
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🎙 63 Years of Love: Wisdom from My In-Laws, Fran & Sid Schwartz
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41:30In this special episode, I sit down with my in-laws, Fran and Sid Schwartz, who have been married for 63 years! We dive into the secrets of a long-lasting marriage, the importance of shared values, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. We talk about: 💍 The humorous way Sid proposed 💡 How background and values play a role in a strong relati…
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🎙 Love, Music, and Taking a Chance with Yoni Z & Ashley Eden
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43:40🎙 Love, Music, and Taking a Chance with Yoni Z & Ashley Eden In this episode, I sit down with Yoni Ziegelbaum , better known as Yoni Z, a popular singer, and his fiancée Ashley Eden, who works in FinTech. Freshly engaged, they share their love story—full of unexpected twists, big decisions, and the persistence it takes to find "the one." We talk ab…
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Inspiration, Conception, Attraction & Competition - The Inspirational Sefirot | Thursday Kabbalah with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath
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Parshat Shmini | What's More Important Motive or Deed?
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Episode 29: Season 2, Episode 1: Live Recording, Chol Hamoed Pesach, Special Guests and Great Discussion.
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46:53In this first episode of the second season of The Kosher Wine Podcast, join Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath as they sit together for the first time live on the podcast. They welcome their wives, special guests, family and friends, drink wonderful wines, and celebrate the holiday of Pesach (Passover) with happiness and special friendshi…
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Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it goes a long way! https://ndg.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9 I made a special Haggadah that will help you go through the Seder…
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Silencing Inner Pharaohs: The Power of Untranslated Truths
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24:42Navigating the choppy waters of our inner Nile, where the Pharaoh of Negative Thought reigns supreme, Rabbi Bernath offers a sage map for the modern soul's Exodus. Picture this: an inner Pharaoh, all ego and no ear, refusing the logic we offer as liberally as matzah at Pesach. It's an ancient tale, yet as current as our latest tweet. Enter Moshe, o…
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Episode 28: Our Wine Picks - Passover 2025
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42:27In the highly anticipated 2025/5785 Second Annual Pesach episode, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath make their Seder Wine Picks. They choose exclusively red, non-mevushal, and easy to drink wines for the Four Cups. They emphasize the importance of choosing Israeli wines for the Seder and supporting the Israeli wine industry. In this conv…
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No Dialogue, Just Endless Love: A Pre-Passover Journey into the Soul of the Seder
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40:56In this transformative pre-Passover class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath invites us to reimagine one of the most perplexing passages of the Haggadah—the confrontation with the so-called “wicked” child. At first glance, it seems to suggest aggression. But look again. Beneath the surface lies a profound truth about love, empathy, and the infinite potential w…
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No Dialogue, Just Endless Love: A Pre-Passover Journey into the Soul of the Seder
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40:56Send us a text In this transformative pre-Passover class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath invites us to reimagine one of the most perplexing passages of the Haggadah—the confrontation with the so-called “wicked” child. At first glance, it seems to suggest aggression. But look again. Beneath the surface lies a profound truth about love, empathy, and the infin…
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Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it goes a long way! https://ndg.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9 I made a special Haggadah that will help you go through the Seder…
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Reclaiming Passover as a Value | Live Class @ Federation CJA in Montreal
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1:01:31Reclaiming Passover as a Value | Live Class @ Federation CJA in Montreal Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.com Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s w…
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Passover | Why Did G-d have to Kill the Firstborn?
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4:47Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it goes a long way! https://ndg.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9 I made a special Haggadah that will help you go through the Seder…
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The Living Memory of Passover: Insights for your Seder Table with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath
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31:02Welcome to our special Passover episode, where we explore the profound layers of the Passover Seder, a ceremony that beautifully encapsulates over three millennia of Jewish history and identity. In this episode, we discuss the fifteen steps of the Seder, from Kiddush to the festive meal, and delve into the powerful narratives and symbols that conne…
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Silencing Inner Pharaohs: The Power of Untranslated Truths
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24:42Send us a text Navigating the choppy waters of our inner Nile, where the Pharaoh of Negative Thought reigns supreme, Rabbi Bernath offers a sage map for the modern soul's Exodus. Picture this: an inner Pharaoh, all ego and no ear, refusing the logic we offer as liberally as matzah at Pesach. It's an ancient tale, yet as current as our latest tweet.…
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Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it goes a long way! https://ndg.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9 I made a special Haggadah that will help you go through the Seder…
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🎙 Finding Love in the Social Media Age with Libby Amber Shayo
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38:37🎙 Finding Love in the Social Media Age with Libby Amber Shayo In this episode I’m joined by newlywed Libby Amber Shayo, who shares her love story—how she met her husband through her social media presence and her now brother-in-law. We chat about: ❤️ Tips for dating influencers 📱 How she balances social media and her relationship, OY! ⏸️ Why taking …
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🎙 The most awkward first kiss with Ilana Dunn & hubby Jake 💋
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40:00In this episode, I sit down with Ilana and Jake to chat about their relationship journey—how they met, what keeps their connection strong, and the little things that make love last. We dive into: 💘 Their Hinge love story and first date moments 🎟️ The creative ‘date card’ activities and spontaneous trips that keep things exciting 😂 A hilariously awk…
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Passover | What Frogs can teach us about Values
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5:18Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it goes a long way! https://ndg.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9 I made a special Haggadah that will help you go through the Seder…
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Invite Yourself to Freedom: Five Life-Changing Insights from the Seder
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34:35Send us a text The Passover Seder isn’t just a tradition....it’s an invitation. Not just for guests around your table, but for you. An invitation to show up emotionally, spiritually, and vulnerably. This class explores five Seder moments that, when fully embraced, can transform your night from ritual to revolution. We’ll journey from the cracked ma…
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Invite Yourself to Freedom: Five Life-Changing Insights from the Seder
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34:35The Passover Seder isn’t just a tradition....it’s an invitation. Not just for guests around your table, but for you. An invitation to show up emotionally, spiritually, and vulnerably. This class explores five Seder moments that, when fully embraced, can transform your night from ritual to revolution. We’ll journey from the cracked matzah to the hum…
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Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it goes a long way! https://ndg.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9 I made a special Haggadah that will help you go through the Seder…
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Passover | Four Questions are Really Four Answers
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6:36Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it goes a long way! https://ndg.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9 I made a special Haggadah that will help you go through the Seder…
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Fire, Ice, and the Narcissist King: A Lesson in Humility and Empathy
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32:18In the story of the seventh plague, hail, Pharaoh finally admits he was wrong after seeing hail mixed with fire from the sky—a strange and powerful miracle. This moment shows us that even someone as stubborn and self-centered as Pharaoh can have a moment of realization. The mix of fire and ice in the hail represents Pharaoh's personality: cold and …
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Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it goes a long way! https://ndg.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9 I made a special Haggadah that will help you go through the Seder…
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Passover | Matzah - What was the Rush About?
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4:47Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it goes a long way! https://ndg.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9 I made a special Haggadah that will help you go through the Seder…
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Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it goes a long way! https://ndg.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9 I made a special Haggadah that will help you go through the Seder…
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Moses Didn’t Just Free Slaves... He Changed Humanity’s Vocabulary
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29:58The Exodus from Egypt was not just a historical event—it was a revolution in human consciousness. Moses didn’t only break the physical chains of slavery; he shattered the psychological and spiritual limitations that kept humanity in bondage. This class explores how the Exodus introduced the language of freedom, inspiring revolutions, civil rights m…
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Moses Didn’t Just Free Slaves... He Changed Humanity’s Vocabulary
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29:58Send us a text The Exodus from Egypt was not just a historical event—it was a revolution in human consciousness. Moses didn’t only break the physical chains of slavery; he shattered the psychological and spiritual limitations that kept humanity in bondage. This class explores how the Exodus introduced the language of freedom, inspiring revolutions,…
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Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it goes a long way! https://ndg.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9 I made a special Haggadah that will help you go through the Seder…
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Parshat Pekudei | The Journey of our Lives
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Finding Truth in an Imperfect World: Plato vs. Kabbalah.
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31:14Send us a text Plato argued that reality is found in perfect, unchanging ideals, while the physical world is merely a flawed reflection. Chassidic thought challenges this notion, asserting that G-d’s presence is found precisely in the imperfect, physical world. Through the lens of this debate, we explored how this idea impacts our relationships, pe…
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Finding Truth in an Imperfect World: Plato vs. Kabbalah.
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31:14Plato argued that reality is found in perfect, unchanging ideals, while the physical world is merely a flawed reflection. Chassidic thought challenges this notion, asserting that G-d’s presence is found precisely in the imperfect, physical world. Through the lens of this debate, we explored how this idea impacts our relationships, personal growth, …
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