The sweet tittering of the birds in this Shabbat of melody blends with the scene of the Jewish nation bursting forth with song after the awesome splitting of the sea to form a masterful picture of the heights only song can reach.
In Judaism, there is no such thing as reaching a point of no return - even if it seems that God Himself is saying one has crossed the red line. Perhaps this is also a test? Rabbi Wagensberg proves how the road is always open for return, no matter what.
Our ability to live with Hashem's presence before us at all times dispels the darkness of physicality the world represents. How can we draw this light out to shine among the nations of the world?
Does there exist a concept that G-d can test us beyond the limits of our endurance? Rabbi Wagensberg examines the rules that come into play when we feel it is past our ability to respond to the challenges in our lives in a positive way, and shows how God will enter the picture when we've given it our best shot.
One of Rabbi Wagensberg's mottos should serve as a rule for life - 'if it's not sweet, it's not Torah'. Hear the importance of shaping ourselves in such a way where all we do and all we say, whether towards others or in our relationship with God will always be done in a sweet, nonabrasive way.
Hidden deep within the spiritual song the Jews sang at the Yam Suf is the power of reviving the dead. Don’t see it? Follow Rabbi Wagensberg’s esoteric path as he discovers the brilliant spiritual light hidden after Creation and what occurred when Hashem revealed it once more.
There seems to be two different paths our experience in this world can follow - one that is so painful, and one of blessing and love. Is there a way to fuse the two? Rabbi Wagensberg brings us to the point when dark and light merge and discusses the esoteric underpinnings of that twilight zone.
What shook Yisro up so deeply that he was moved to join the Jewish nation in their desert wanderings? Rabbi Wagensberg examines the greatness that comes along with attaching ourselves to the righteous of the generation, and what the magnificent heart of a tzaddik looks like.
Accepting the Torah is a big proposition when we take into account all of the myriad laws and expectations that comes along with. Rabbi Wagensberg helps dissipate our overwhelmed feelings as he guides us on the Jewish way of taking things little by little in order to reach the greater goals we set before ourselves.
Yisro's fears about not measuring up to the Jewish Nation's high standards after they crossed Yam Suf are the same emotions we can expect when setting our sights on greater goals. Rabbi Wagensberg compares our initiatives to the same steps Yisro took when he elevated his own ability to soar.