Just how true is this popular statement: Beauty belongs to Greece? A primary grievance the Greeks had against the Jews was their outright trespass into their exalted domain of beauty. Rav Pincus makes a powerful point : in all the different ways people confuse the 'truth' with 'real beauty'?
Purim, the day of jest and hilarity can also be see as camouflaging its depth and holiness. The Jewish Nation's rebirth leading up to the first Purim ranks alongside Har Sinai as a seminal historical event. In this lofty class, Rav Pincus describes how totally lost we felt, and how our union with Hashem was based on nothing but pure love. A lovely message to carry us a bit higher throughout the year.
The Sages tell us that the first man, Adam reached from the earth till the heavens - in height and in stature. His height was permanently reduced once he was banished from the Garden, but the potential of his spiritual stature is still available to us. What focus must we be aware of to reestablish this stature and dignity in our lives?
Stories of great individuals that turned their tough times into great leaps forward are uplifting and so inspiring. But the trick is to figure out how I can do it myself. Rabbi Pincus leads us forward by asking the following question, 'How do I find a healthy way to deal with my current struggle - while in the midst of managing my life not to get sidetracked?'
All parents want their children's highest potential, but under it all we wish the same for us. The capacity to be silent at the edge of exploding in anger or hurt, or holding back harsh words can quickly earn you great merit. Rav Pincus describes the motivation for taking on such a noble effort.
The connection between the Jewish nation and Hakadosh Baruch Hu is quite often compared to a husband and wife. What is our part to bring about this state of peace and love? And what can we do when we simply don’t have the time to connect? Join Rav Pincus for some powerful mitzvos that assure you of Hashem’s warm presence throughout your life.
What is it in our makeup that creates a distance between us and Hashem? We see it so clearly during Bnei Yisrael's craving for meat in the desert. Did they really prefer it more than manna, which tasted like anything they desired? Rav Pincus explains in context why being so close to Hashem can be so uncomfortable, and how their temptation could be totally misunderstood.
By contrasting how humanity is distinctly unique from the vast world of nameless animals, Rabbi Pincus illuminates the extent of Hashem’s loves for us - as His very own children. But a question still remains: if we are indeed so close, what is preventing us from intuitively gravitating towards the pull of the higher world, and what tools do we need to reach there?
Join Rabbis Pincus and Tauber in this open question and answer session. Hear answers to issues ranging from why humans were created, how Hashem’s knowledge of the future is not a contradiction to free will, and where tzaddikim stand within Judaism. Also discussed is where the prayers for Moshiach go, how they continue to help us, and how women are to keep their modesty in a society that needs them to join the workforce.
Think it’s easy to educate our precious daughters? By considering they will be the core of the Jewish home and the future building blocks of our nation it becomes super clear how carefully we must word the messages they will need as future mothers. Rav Pincus reviews the fundamental ideas we must be on guard not to assume or overlook.