Torah
Soul Refinement - From Stumbling Blocks to Stepping Stones
In this article, we will explore the dimensions of the prohibition against causing others to stumble. It is a recurring concept in the Talmud and a teaching forwarded by Jesus.
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Mysticism and Spirituality
Video Replay: Understanding Ibur Online Study Session
This is the Replay video from our 'live' online study on July 22 @7pm.
New Testament Insights
The Roots of Gentile Inclusion: Noahide Laws and the Jerusalem Council
In this article, we explore the Noahide laws. In addition, we'll take a unique look at these laws, their relevance to the Jerusalem Council of Acts 15, and their implications for Gentiles today.
Mysticism and Spirituality
From Life to Afterlife: Judgment of the Soul in Jewish Tradition - Part 1
What happens to the soul when it moves from the physical to the spiritual world? In this 2-part series, we explore what the tradition has to say about angels, the life review, and tips on how we might spend our time differently.
Torah
7 Habits that Sabotage Our Spiritual Growth and How to Overcome Them
Here are (7) common habits that sabotage our spiritual connection and some guidance to help us overcome them.
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Discovering the Mazal: Energies and Insights of the Hebrew Calendar
From periods of triumph and celebration to periods of reflection and trials, the Hebrew calendar weaves a complex story rooted in spirituality, each month with its own unique mazal.
Mysticism and Spirituality
Aliens, Idols, Demons, and Angels
What does the Jewish tradition say about phenomena like Aliens, or extra-terrestrial beings? And, is there any overlap with the broader categories of Angels and demons?
Mysticism and Spirituality
Video: Walking Through the Lower Sefirot - An Introduction
In this video, we discuss how the discipline of Mussar can be tied to the lower (7) Sefirot. If you engage in spiritual development through the interface of character refinement - an understanding of the Sefirot will help you learn to look deeper.
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New! Apparel & Graphic Tees
Custom apparel is now available through the Hidden Orchard Project, featuring clean and meaningful designs in English and Hebrew.
New Testament Insights
Proofs of Oral Torah: Haggai's Quiz
Though some may not be convinced of the validity of the Oral Torah, one way to illustrate the its vitality is through the exploration examples in the Biblical texts themselves that affirm its importance.
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Soul Series: Yechidah pt. 5
In our Soul Series, we've explored the levels of the soul that we may perceive more frequently in our day-to-day life. Yechidah is the final and ultimate stage of consciousness that humankind awaits.
Holidays and Festivals
Spotlight: Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and the Radiance of Lag B'Omer
The life of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, though set against the backdrop of the Roman occupation and the aftermath of the destruction of the Second Temple, left an indelible mark on the Jewish tradition that is celebrated on the holiday known as Lag b'Omer.