Ora Wiskind: 'The presence of God is everywhere in every molecule'
As someone who has always been “anti-rational,” Dr. Ora Wiskind finds a world of deeper connection in Jewish mysticism. In particular, she is drawn to the study of Hasidism as a pathway to integrating...
23 Helmi 28min
Moshe Idel: ‘The Jews are supposed to serve something’
Professor Moshe Idel has always been curious about what he doesn’t know – it’s what drew him to the world of kabbalistic manuscripts, and ultimately it is what led him to become a philosopher of Jewis...
16 Helmi 33min
Chava Green: 'From God's perspective, men and women are exactly the same'
A lifelong seeker of truth, Dr. Chava Green has always been drawn to exploring the complexities of the world. As a college student she explored different areas of thought, eventually learning more abo...
9 Helmi 43min
Shais Taub: ‘God gave us an ego to protect us’
Rabbi Shais Taub’s study of mysticism began with a deep dive into the book of Tanya. Now, he believes that mysticism serves as a practical guide for everyday life, one founded in spiritual principles....
2 Helmi 53min
David Bashevkin: ‘We are meant to teach the world how to embrace unchosen identity’
What does it mean to live a Judaism that fits into our lives? David Bashevkin explores the meeting point of mysticism and modernity. The founder of 18Forty, Rabbi Dr. David Bashevkin is the director o...
26 Tammi 1h 28min
Shani Taragin: 'It's good that Judaism is hard'
Whether through the lens of Tanach or Maimonides, Rabbi Kook or the Zohar, Rabbanit Shani Taragin believes that the layers of the Torah form a unified language of divine intimacy. Shani directs and te...
19 Tammi 42min
Moshe Gersht: ‘The world of mysticism begs for practicality’
Rabbi Moshe Gersht first encountered the world of Chassidus at the age of twenty, the beginning of what he terms his “spiritual awakening.” From there, he began to dive deep into Jewish mysticism, vie...
12 Tammi 45min
Suri Weingot: ‘The fellow Jew is as close to God as you'll get’
What does it mean to experience God as lived reality? Mrs. Suri Weingot reframes spirituality not as something hidden or elite but as something pulsing through every blade of grass, every Hebrew lette...
5 Tammi 35min
