The world was created with tremendous wisdom. However, the greatest aspect of that wisdom is man’s capacity to deeply affect such an intricate system. How does the Jewish nation is specific have the capacity to change the status quo? Along with a discussion on the end of the process, when mankind comes to a level of clsoenes and pleasure that we can’t imagine.
Rabbi Kirzner gives five reasons for evil having positive affects, some of which are providing the opportunity for spiritual development, as well as making the world a better world when he actually overcomes them. These goals wouldn’t be realized without evil being part of the total system. Creation means making everything necessary for human development.
Isolated negative forces have nothing positive to them. But when they are seen in total view of the picture of the world and life, we can see a greater good. Rabbi Kirzner explores the idea of how individuals who have great capacity for evil also have that potential for good. Learn about individual levels of holiness, and how depending your spiritual level, the effect you have is either greater or smaller.
Evil must be limited in order that it won't destroy the world it is affecting. However, how does it reach the point of self-destruction? Learn about the cycle of negativity, and how the disconnection from good grows bigger and bigger until it is forced into nullification. Hear how repentance fit into the picture.
Why can't God just let a few things go sometimes instead of keeping track of every action we do? This difficult question is one of many this marvelous class answers in order to see the reality of how we are building our afterlife. Much of the confusion surrounding this subject may just fade away.
We know that a human being consists of several layers ranging from the physical up to the rarified spiritual soul. Rabbi Kirzner shows how the letters and vowels of the Hebrew alphabet share a mystical relationship with each part of the human being, and explains how to apply this to knowing yourself better.
There are racks and racks of Jewish books on the rationale behind the moral, societal, and spiritual benefits of the mitzvos. We also believe that even a tiny action without intention can have a global impact on us and the entire universe. But these concepts still fall short of the full story. Hear a startlingly clear explanation of why we are to follow the commandments that God asks us to do.
There are racks and racks of Jewish books on the rationale behind the moral, societal, and spiritual benefits of the mitzvos. We also believe that even the tiniest action without intention can have a global impact on us and the entire universe. But these concepts still fall short of the full story. Hear a startlingly clear explanation of why we are to follow the commandments that G-d asks us to do.
God's commandments to us are designed for getting us in touch with the spiritual world. If so, wouldn't we do better to connect to God by transcending physicality by way of meditation and meaningful thought, and skip all the do's and don'ts that mitzvot entail? Rabbi Kirzner explains how purposeful action makes a definitive difference for bringing God into your life.
Moses prayed with all the power of his enormous heart to be able to enter the land of Israel – yet his request was still denied. Was G-d making light the power of prayer? And was this the reward for faithfully leading the Jewish nation for forty years in the desert? This discussion on prayer addresses: the need to give up all aspects of our lives to G-d, our need to pray from the intellect as well as the heart, and a new perspective on what we gain when we’re able to sincerely speak to G-d.