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Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi

Nir Menussi

Jewish Psychology, Philosophy, and Spirituality with Rabbi Nir Menussi

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30:21

Rise Above the Stars (What is Faith, Episode 4)

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/11/06

According to the Jewish Sages, when God told Abraham to "Come out and count the stars", He took him outside of the universe and allowed him to view the stars from above. This is symbolic of four lessons in faith Abraham learned that day. Dedicated to the elevation of the soul of Tzillah bat Shlomo Dov, Doron ben Avinoam & Hili bat Raphael.

53:44

Balancing the World Religions (Ishmael, Esau & Us,...

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/11/01

According to Kabbalah, God's revelation is many-sided. The two religions that emerged out of the Torah, Christianity and Islam, reflect its two main sides, the right and the left. But which is which?

26:46

The Four Dimensions of Faith (What is Faith, Episode 3)

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/10/31

The Hebrew word for faith, emunah, has four different meanings. Put together, they create a multi-layered understanding of what faith is, and how better to integrate it into our lives. Dedicated to the elevation of the souls of Tzilla bat Shlomo Dov, Hilli bat Raphael & Doron ben Avinoam.

38:22

Christianity and Islam from a Jewish Perspective...

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/10/24

From Judaism's perspective, Christianity and Islam are both false religions, aberrations of the original, pristine Torah. On the other hand, two undoubtadly great civilizations emerged from them, that have not only advanced mankind in different stages in history, but actually spread the word of God to the farthest reaches of the world. How can these two claims be reconciled? Dedicated to the elevation of the soul of Tzillah bat Shlomo Dov.

30:08

Holy Heresy: Why Every Believer Needs a Little...

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/10/23

Abraham likened himself to "dust and ashes": dust symbolizes his humble faith, while ashes symbolize a small amount of disbelief he carried with him. But as it turns out, this was crucial to his other main trait: his kindness.

33:09

Ishmael, Esau, and Us: The Jewish Roots of...

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/10/16

In this new series of classes we explore the origins, history, and theology of the world's two biggest religions, Christianity and Islam, from a Jewish perspective. Could Judaism, being their common ancestor, provide the key to resolving their 14 hundred year old conflict? Follow Rabbi Nir: https://bit.ly/nirmenussi

38:25

What is Faith? (New series, episode 1)

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/10/16

In this class, the first in a new series, we discuss the essence of faith and the relationship between the superconscious and consciousness. Follow Rabbi Nir: https://bit.ly/nirmenussi

01:56:25

Let There Be Light: A Deeper Look at the War in Israel

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/10/10

The massacre in Israel has shocked millions across the world. In this public Zoom session three Israeli Rabbis – Nir Menussi, Ephrayim Ehrenberg, and Moshe Genuth – explore the deeper meaning of this event, its future ramifications, and each one of us can do about it right now.

20:34

A (No-)Touching Love Story: Why I Decided to Save...

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/07/13

One of the aspects of Jewish life many people find most difficult to understand is "shmirat negiah"—the custom according to which men and women don’t engage in physical contact before their wedding. I want to share a little bit about my own decision to observe this custom, and why I still think it was one of the best and wisest decisions I’ve ever made. Read the article on Substack: https://nirmenussi.substack.com/p/a-no-touching-love-story // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL // Patreon:

15:17

Do Rabbis Need Emotional Intelligence?

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/06/27

Miriam's death opens a gaping hole in the leadership of the generation of the wilderness, but gives us an eternal lesson about the role each of the three sibling shepherds played in the redemption from Egypt, and which we need in each generation. // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL // Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nirmenussi PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi // KEEP UP TO DATE // WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/nir-menussi-whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/nirmenussi Email:

40:10

Rahab: The Forgotten Biblican Heroine Who Defied an...

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/06/16

She appeared a lowly prostitute from Jericho, but her external facade hid depths of faith and courage, enough to defy an empire and change the course of history. Her name was Rahab, and this is her story. // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL // Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nirmenussi PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi // KEEP UP TO DATE // WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/nir-menussi-whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/nirmenussi Email: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/follow-rabbi-nir

28:54

Why so many prohibitions?

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/04/14

Don't do THIS and don't to THAT... Many people perceive the Torah as one long list of DON'Ts. Is it possible to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of prohibitions? Points to Ponder for the Torah portion of Shemini, from the book of Vayikra (Leviticus). In memory of Hili bat Raphael // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL // Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nirmenussi PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi

30:17

The Hole at the Heart of the Haggadah / A Passover Class

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/04/04

The Haggadah seems to be very structured and orderly, but there's a hole at the heart of it which unravels it from within... Purchase the ebook "Fifty Shades of Light": https://bit.ly/50-Shades-of-Light // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL // Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nirmenussi PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi // KEEP UP TO DATE // WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/nir-menussi-whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/nirmenussi Email: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/follow-rabbi-nir

28:54

With a Grain of Salt: How Science Purifies Faith

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/03/21

Atheistic science seems to be religion's most bitter enemy. But even bitter enemies can be sweetened... Learn how scientific disbelief can actually purify faith... Points to Ponder for the weekly Torah portion of Vayikra, from the book of Leviticus. // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL // Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nirmenussi PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi

11:55

Second Innocence: How to Recover From a Loss of...

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/03/10

Innocence is bound to shatter, but hope lives in a second, more sober and mature kind of innocence. Points to Ponder #21 for the weekly Torah portion of Ki Tissa, from the book of Exodus. In memory of Hili bat Raphael

30:16

The Mind’s I: What a Mysterious Pair of Hebrew Words...

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/03/02

The Hebrew word for I (ani) and for nothingness (ayin) are made up of the same letters in different orders. Within these words is enfolded a deep secret about consciousness, the self, and self actualization. Points to Ponder #20 for the portion of Tetzaveh, from the book of Exodus. In memory of Hilli bat Rephael

17:33

Infinity in a Box: Why Does God Want a Tabernacle?

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/02/23

If God is everywhere, why does He insist that we build Him a tabernacle? In fact, why does He care about any particular detail more than He does about all other details? Points to Ponder #19: portion of Terumah, from the book of Exodus.

01:12:22

The Benefit of the Doubt: Why It’s Okay to Have Doubts

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/02/23

A Jewish saying goes, "There is no greater joy than the undoing of doubts." But how can you get rid of doubts when they keep creeping in? It turns out that the best way to overcome doubts is to embrace them... Class from Rosh Chodesh Adar 5783 (Feb 20 2023), Chabad Persian Youth, Los Angeles.

59:24

Womanspirit Rising: Miriam and the (Re)Emergence of...

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/02/23

Femininity is on the rise, and with it feminine spirituality. In this class I talk about the meaning of a feminine-focused service of God, and explore how Miriam the prophetess heralded its future emergence. Given at Aventura Isles Shul Florida, 25 Shvat 5783 (Feb 16 2023)

22:44

The Paradoxes of Freedom

Torah Comes to Life | Rabbi Nir Menussi ·

2023/02/17

When we make freedom the highest ideal, it stops being our servant and becomes our master. What are the three paradoxes of freedom that plague our society today? Points to Ponder #18 for the Torah portion of Mishpatim from the book of Exodus.

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