This past week I officiated a funeral for an uncle of a friend of a friend. I had never met the man who passed away at all, and he left only a few relatives, no children or grandchildren. While there … Continued
Do you know anyone who relates to the idea of repentance with joy and happiness? Looking forward to that sore tuchas from sitting so long in synagogue? Can there be trepidation for the Day of Judgment and awe for the … Continued
Leviticus 26:3, “If you will walk in My decrees and guard My commandments and you do them…” The verses go on to list blessings we will receive for following God’s directives. These are the spiritual principles that govern the universe. … Continued
Romance is like salt. If you’ve got a relationship to start out with, it can enhance it. If you’ve got nothing, it will only be a source of bitterness. A soul-mate is someone who, merely being who they are, brings … Continued
What is Wisdom? What is “wisdom” exactly? Its one of those things that we have a sense of yet find hard to define exactly like “love” and “humor”. But platitudes abound that sound wise and are in reality empty statements. … Continued
Family is synonomous with relationships, love, friendship, etc. All our relationships give us positive feelings and increase our joy. When you have something wonderful happen to you, the first thing you want to do is share it with someone you … Continued
Grade One: Pleasure and Joy There are many kinds of physical pleasures. They touch all of our senses: spaghetti and meatballs, a springtime walk in the park, sex, lying on the beach, laughter, hearing Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, pizza, skydiving, perfume, flowers, … Continued
True Friendship The news from the Middle East is very troubling. Not only that but the Hebrew calendar has moved into the “three weeks” of challenges. What can we do? There are many things to do. I just got back … Continued
Rabbi David Aaron is recognized worldwide as an expert on the Kabbalah and is the best-selling author of: Seeing God: Ten Life Changing Lessons of the Kabbalah; Endless Light : The Ancient Path of Kabbalah and The Secret Life of … Continued
Rabbi David Aaron, Founder and Dean of the Isralight Institute, is internationally recognized as an expert on the Kabbalah and is the best-selling author of: Seeing God: Ten Life Changing Lessons of the Kabbalah; Endless Light : The Ancient Path … Continued