Parashat Vayikra 2023: Reductionism and Emergence
In this week's podcast, we analyze the phrase haddam hu hannafesh -- the blood is the life force. We expand into a discussion of reductionism and emergence, dualism and monism.
26 Mar 20235min
Spiritual Psychotherapy Episode 15: Mysterious Two that is One
In this podcast, we explore the limits of words, the beauty of partnership, and the mystery of dualism.
22 Mar 202358min
Spiritual Psychotherapy Episode 14: Near Death Experiences
In this podcast, we begin with some super-interesting accounts from individuals who survived jumping off the Golden Gate bridge. We transition to the Zohar with a surprising lesson about the dangers o...
15 Mar 202359min
Parashat Ki Tissa 2023: Identity Crisis
In this podcast, we compare the identity crisis in the Parasha to the identity crisis in America today.
12 Mar 20237min
Purim 2023: Comedy within Tragedy
In this podcast, we explore the role of comedy in Judaism and in Megillat Ester.
5 Mar 20235min
Spiritual Psychotherapy Episode 13: Alphabet Soup
In this podcast, we begin with ideas of Creation as set forth in the Tao te Ching, drawing connections to how Creation is portrayed by the Zohar.
1 Mar 20231h 2min
Parashat Mishpatim 2023: The Untold Story Behind the Law
In this week's podcast, we try to show a clear trend within our parasha, in which many of the laws seem to be allusions to familiar stories from Genesis.
21 Feb 20238min
Spiritual Psychotherapy Episode 12: Zohar Part 3: The Singularity
In this podcast, we open with the famous "snake simile" with its warnings about the spiritual path. We continue our readings of the Tao te Ching and the Zohar, highlighting the beautiful derasha revea...
15 Feb 20231h 6min
