Jewish Thought

The Operating System of the Universe – Rabbi Michel Twerski

The Operating System of the Universe – Rabbi Michel Twerski

How each and every individual has an impact on the entire universe. Brought to you by 'Drops Of Light Project'
Why do many Jewish Men use the Mikvah before Shabbat?

Why do many Jewish Men use the Mikvah before Shabbat?

Immersion in a mikvah brings about a level of spiritual purity
Love and Giving – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Love and Giving – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Rabbi Zamir Cohen explains an extremely important concept about the path towards love of God
The Roots of an Eternal Jewish Nation – Jacob Rupp

The Roots of an Eternal Jewish Nation – Jacob Rupp

"We are a product of our daily struggles". Brought to you by Drops of Light
Intuition – How Do You Know?

Intuition – How Do You Know?

Intuition, is to be in touch with that true, inner reality of self. That part of us that is closer…
Understanding the Sins of Great People in the Torah – Rabbi Akiva Tatz

Understanding the Sins of Great People in the Torah – Rabbi Akiva Tatz

Did Adam, Abraham and King David really sin? Rabbi Akiva Tatz explains the sins of the Biblical Greats from a…
What is the True Meaning of Modesty? Watch

What is the True Meaning of Modesty? Watch

What does it mean to be modest according to Judaism? Rabbi Burg elaborates. Brought to you by the Drops of…
What is the Definition of a Good Person According to Judaism?

What is the Definition of a Good Person According to Judaism?

Is it enough to be a good person without being religious? What is the definition of being a good person?…
Jewish Laughter – Rabbi YY Rubinstein

Jewish Laughter – Rabbi YY Rubinstein

What makes us laugh? What are the effects of laughter according to Judaism?
Man is where His Thoughts Are

Man is where His Thoughts Are

What is Judaism’s take on the power of thought?
What Does Judaism Say about Capital Punishment? Watch

What Does Judaism Say about Capital Punishment? Watch

Why is capital punishment included in the Torah's justice system? Rabbi Eliezer Zobin elaborates on Judaism's perspective of the death…
How does Judaism view Christianity & Islam? Rabbi Akiva Tatz Responds

How does Judaism view Christianity & Islam? Rabbi Akiva Tatz Responds

Will there be a Messianic redemption according to Judaism, Christianity & Islam? Brought to you by J-Tv
Moral Dilemmas in Everyday Life – How do we Decide?

Moral Dilemmas in Everyday Life – How do we Decide?

Fascinating lecture by Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz at the Sinai Indaba annual Torah convention in South Africa
Willpower – Examined Through the Torah’s Perspective

Willpower – Examined Through the Torah’s Perspective

What does Judaism say about the theory called “The Secret” that is trending around the world? Rabbi Zamir Cohen reveals…
What is Jewish Spirituality? Rabbi Michel Twerski

What is Jewish Spirituality? Rabbi Michel Twerski

Are we connecting to G-d in the correct way? Brought to you by 'Drops Of Light Project'
Conscious Judaism – Positive and Negative Inner Forces

Conscious Judaism – Positive and Negative Inner Forces

In his unique approach, with great depth and extreme clarity Yakov Kirsh takes you on a journey to explore and…
What is the True Definition of Freedom? Rabbi Michel Twerski

What is the True Definition of Freedom? Rabbi Michel Twerski

Rabbi Michel Twerski explains the Torah view of freedom. Brought to you by 'Drops Of Light Project'
Can’t G-d Just “Help Us Out”?

Can’t G-d Just “Help Us Out”?

Why can’t G-d (Hashem) just “help us out” and “finish up” the job we have to do? Why do our…
Introduction to Conscious Judaism – Part 1

Introduction to Conscious Judaism – Part 1

Yakov Kirsh takes you on a journey to explore and experience your inner spiritual world. Must watch
Do Good Intentions Count? Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller

Do Good Intentions Count? Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller

“A believer must express his longing to be able to do good deeds. Then Hashem will judge him favorably.”
Abraham Chooses Kindness – What it Means to be Spiritual

Abraham Chooses Kindness – What it Means to be Spiritual

“The importance of being hospitable to a bunch of heathen idolaters is greater than receiving the presence of God Himself”
The Power of a Whisper

The Power of a Whisper

Though G-d appears far beyond our reach, beyond this world and beyond all galaxies, in the highest heavenly realm lies…
The Yearning Desire to Connect to Infinity

The Yearning Desire to Connect to Infinity

In order to lead people to the objective goal of their existence, G-d has implanted within the human consciousness a…
Why Must I Always Pray Every Day?

Why Must I Always Pray Every Day?

Doesn’t G-d know what I need?
Man is where His Thoughts Are

Man is where His Thoughts Are

What is Judaism’s take on the power of thought? Fascinating insight based on the words of the Holy Baál Shem…
Happiness is The Most Important Mitzvah!

Happiness is The Most Important Mitzvah!

Train yourself and your children in this great mitzvah
Uncovering the Hidden Reality

Uncovering the Hidden Reality

What is really going on in my world? How can I find out what's behind the scenes?
Look out for Others!

Look out for Others!

That’s the secret of success even if you’re having a hard time yourself!
Why Are There Poor People?

Why Are There Poor People?

Why did G-d make it that there are poor people and we need to help them? He could make it…
The Pitfalls of Oversharing

The Pitfalls of Oversharing

Do you really need to say that?
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My Therapist

No appointment necessary.
Split Personality – Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger

Split Personality – Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger

Sometimes it seems like we have a split personality, with two opposing forces fighting for our attention. We have to…
Reading The Map Correctly – Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger

Reading The Map Correctly – Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger

When a person reads the map wrongly, he doesn't understand how to respond to various situations. In the end he…
In Order to Achieve Perfection One Must “Recharge”

In Order to Achieve Perfection One Must “Recharge”

If one wishes to achieve perfection he has to be ready for a long, difficult path. He cannot delude himself…
Thinking outside the box – Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger

Thinking outside the box – Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger

Looking for creative solutions to problems and not giving up easily can spell the difference between success and failure.
Spiritual Purity and the Flood

Spiritual Purity and the Flood

There are approximately 120 million sperm in every milliliter of semen and each one has the potential to bring about…
At Least

At Least

Saying Thank You Isn't Always as Simple as It Seems, Especially When Regarding G-D .Hakarat Hatov-Gratitude to G-D, What Does…
Isn’t It Preferable Not To Benefit From This World?

Isn’t It Preferable Not To Benefit From This World?

Is it true that if a person benefits from this world, it is deducted from his merits?
The Jewish View of Happiness

The Jewish View of Happiness

What is the path that leads to happiness in a world of ordeals? Are we meant to strive for happiness?…
Who Am I?

Who Am I?

"A name captures the essence of a person and in a sense becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy". Rebbetzin FeigeTwerski
The trip

The trip

A privilege to go, mixed emotions upon my return
Inner focus outward effect

Inner focus outward effect

The words of queen esther have never been more relevant
Bridging the gap

Bridging the gap

It's sometimes hard to remember that stories about our luminaries really are relevant to us
Are you a slave?

Are you a slave?

The path to freedom starts inside each of us
Mechutanim Before You

Mechutanim Before You

Representatives of the rich man came to clothe the chasan in beautiful expensive new clothing
Free Will – The Real You

Free Will – The Real You

What are the components of human free will and what are its limits? Free will applies only in the area…
Commandments – Actions of the Spirit

Commandments – Actions of the Spirit

The absolute uniqueness of Judaism is not its God-consciousness; it is the teaching that the body can be drawn up…
Self – Deception

Self – Deception

Genuine control is only in the spiritual realm
Perspective

Perspective

A poor man’s smile enriched me in so many ways
A Cantonist’s Soul is Reawakened

A Cantonist’s Soul is Reawakened

The guard watched in wonder as the Jew danced round and round with the small volume in his hands
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The Jewish Home

The Jewish Home

This basic building block of our existence has the potential
Seeing in the Dark

Seeing in the Dark

We're all waiting for Hashem to turn on the lights
Technology and Spirituality – R. Feige Twerski

Technology and Spirituality – R. Feige Twerski

If we can update our version of windows, do our souls deserve any less?
The Truth About Sight

The Truth About Sight

How we really see the world
The Illusion of Control

The Illusion of Control

While Hashem holds the ultimate “keys,” he gives us a set of our own
Seizing the Moment

Seizing the Moment

My husband would give anything to turn the clock back and redress his forgotten promise
A Plea for Jewish Continuity

A Plea for Jewish Continuity

An interview with Rabbi Dovid Soloveitchik
The Distortion of the Rambam’s Writings

The Distortion of the Rambam’s Writings

Our Sages state that the Jewish nation is distinguished in three ways. Like our forefather Avraham, they are compassionate, shy…
Abraham: the Epitome of Reaching Out to One’s Fellow Man

Abraham: the Epitome of Reaching Out to One’s Fellow Man

There are many ways to bring one who is distant back to Judaism. We should look to Abraham, who was…
Judaism – The Basis for all Religions

Judaism – The Basis for all Religions

Various monotheistic religions took the idea of belief in one God, and spread it among hundreds of millions of people,…
Character, Fate, and Free Choice

Character, Fate, and Free Choice

The Talmudic Sages addressed the question of fate and free will with a simple sentence: “Everything is in the hands…
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