בס”ד In the world of Jewish spirituality, there are many ways to connect with G-d. Two powerful and often misunderstood practices are Hitbodedut and Hitbonenut (also spelled Hisbonenus). They may sound similar, but they come from different traditions and carry very different approaches and goals. Let’s break it down step… Read More »HITBODEDUT & HITBONENUT – THREE PATHS TO G-D, TWO VOICES OF THE SOUL
בס”ד Why Being Low is Sometimes Better than Being High In the Talmud (Berachot 10b), there’s an interesting teaching: “Rabbi Yosei, son of Rabbi Ḥanina, said in the name of Rabbi Eliezer ben Ya’akov: A person should not stand in a high place and pray; rather, he should stand in… Read More »PRAYING FROM THE DEPTHS
בס”ד “Do you really believe that the Noahide laws are enough to have a relationship with G-d?”It’s an honest and often-asked question—especially by Christians who believe, based on the New Testament, that a relationship with G-d is only possible through Jesus. But from a Torah perspective, the very idea of… Read More »DO YOU NEED JESUS FOR A RELATIONSHIP WITH G-D? NO!
בס”ד Exodus 18:1 1 Now Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father-in-law, heard of all that G-d had done for Moses, and for Israel His people, how that the L-rd had brought Israel out of Egypt. א וַיִּשְׁמַע יִתְרוֹ כֹהֵן מִדְיָן, חֹתֵן מֹשֶׁה, אֵת כָּל-אֲשֶׁר עָשָׂה אֱלֹקים לְמֹשֶׁה, וּלְיִשְׂרָאֵל עַמּוֹ: … Read More »WHY MUST MOSES’ FATHER-IN-LAW, JETHRO, BE A NON-JEW?
בס”ד In a world where self-expression is central, we sometimes forget that our bodies are not simply our own, but a precious gift from G-d. What does the Torah say about getting tattoos, and does that apply to Noahides as well? In this blog, we’ll walk through what the Torah… Read More »TATTOOS AND NOAHIDES – WHY IT’S NOT APPROPRIATE
בס”ד There are moments in the Jewish calendar that are especially suited for self-reflection, character development, and realignment with one’s life mission. Chief among them is Rosh Hashanah – the day of judgment for all creation. But Rosh Hashanah is not an isolated event in the fall. Its message echoes… Read More »ROSH HASHANAH EVERY DAY – REFLECTING ON YOUR CHARACTER THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
בס”ד May a Noahide Prostate and Kneel to G-d? People who embrace the Noahide path and come from religious traditions where kneeling or prostrating is common may notice that Jews do not perform these acts in their daily prayers. This raises a natural question: why don’t Jews kneel before G-d—and… Read More »MAY A NOAHIDE PROSTRATE AND KNEEL TO G-D?
בס”ד If you are considering walking the path of a Noahide (a righteous non-Jew), it’s important to understand that this is a spiritual journey based on the Seven Noahide Laws. The Seven Noahide Laws The 7 Noahide Laws are: These laws are universal guidelines and a moral code given by… Read More »HOW TO BECOME A CONSIOUS NOAHIDE
בס”ד What Can We Learn from These Biblical Events? Introduction In the history of the Bible, we encounter stories that challenge us to deeply reflect on the nature of humanity, the moral order of the world, and how nations relate to G-d. Two key events that reflect humanity’s tendency toward… Read More »THE LESSON OF ABSALOM AND GOG AND MAGOG
בס”ד A Path to Spiritual Fulfillment Gratitude is more than just a polite “thank you”—it is a powerful force that shapes our perspective on life, deepens our relationships, and connects us with the Divine. In Jewish tradition, gratitude is not merely an emotional response, but a moral foundation that elevates… Read More »THE POWER OF GRATITUDE
