The study of Kabbalah can oftentimes be intellectual and esoteric. It has been my life’s work to make this important wisdom more accessible, so that all with a desire to learn may benefit. The truth is simple and universal. The wisdom of Kabbalah is not only found in ancient texts, but also in us, in...
In life there is sometimes the pressure to conform to the norms of society. In school, we may have wanted to be like everyone else in the hopes of simple survival in the often difficult world of adolescence. But even as adults, the outside pressures dictate to us our careers, who to marry, what to...
When we decided to open these doors more than 40 years ago to all those with a desire to learn, the purpose of The Kabbalah Centre was the same then as it is today: To bring spirituality to as many people as possible, with the intention of improving their lives. Now today, even as we...
When I think of Unconditional Love, I am reminded of animals and their innocence. We can learn from animals in the way of their kindness and gentleness. Even animals that have been abused seem to be able to forgive, forget, and love again. They have a pure heart. Often in life, we can accumulate scar...
We’ve all heard the old adage: Pride cometh before a fall. At times in life, we can find ourselves moving forward with great confidence and self-assuredness. We grab the world by the horns and feel that nothing can stop us. We feel invincible and capable of anything. We may perceive our blessings to be self-made and...
The full moon has befriended man for all of existence. Before the onset of artificial light, the darkness of night was vast and impenetrable. For the human, traveling by night was dangerous and full of the unknown. He would rely on the periods when the moon was most full for his travels. A night brightened...
For most of us, the time comes when we desire to find that special someone to share our lives. I have always believed that we are more able to draw our soulmates into our lives when we recognize that we cannot accomplish all of our spiritual work alone. When humility is cultivated, a desire for...
Over 20 years ago, The Rav and I established the Kabbalah Children’s Academy to provide a meaningful education rooted in our spiritual laws and values for children within our community. In this season of renewal and affirmation, you may have noted my focus on letting go of the old in order to embrace a greater...
Many of us may remember from our childhoods the first time we picked up a stone, and tossed it into a lake. We may recall with our mind’s eye the ripples that formed in the water. Once pristine, the image in the lake wavered and broke. We might have learned then, the power we have...
We are all familiar with the way most fairytales end. And they lived happily ever after. At the end of countless tales and stories, we find everyone ending up happy and, most importantly, in love. Why is it that so many fairytales end this way? I think it’s because we all know in our hearts that love...
