The 17th of Tamuz
On the 17th of Tamuz the Jewish nation blew it with the Golden Calf. From their error we can learn how to avoid surrogate spirituality.
21 Minutes | 10 MB | August 25, 2005
Three Weeks
Aaron and the Start of the Nine Days
The nine days starting with the first day of the Hebrew month Av, mark the beginning of a period of intensified Jewish mourning and introspection. The First of Av is also the day that Aaron, Moses’ brother and spiritual leader of the Jewish nation, died. This talk looks to establish the link between Aaron’s death and the beginning of the Nine Days. Specifically, it seeks to learn lessons from Aaron’s life as tools to help end the need for mournful contemplation and the long national exile.
19 Minutes | 8.82 MB | August 25, 2004
Understanding Senseless Hatred
The spiritual root of the destruction of Jerusalem is that Jews hate other Jews for no apparent reason.
27 Minutes | 12.5 MB | August 25, 2004
Tu B’Av
Tu B’Av, the 15th of the Hebrew month of Av, is the Jewish day of LOVE.
11 Minutes | 5.3 MB | August 25, 2004