What is compassion and should we be compassionate towards ourselves? A class I gave on 22 Shvat in LA.Oleh Nir Menussi

The words "trauma" and "healing" have become commonplace, but what do they tell us about our generation?Oleh Nir Menussi

Vashti and Esther represent two modes of Feminism, one working against masculine tradition and one working with it.Oleh Nir Menussi

There are so many paths to the Torah -- how can one choose? Must one choose? Are these two options contradictory?Oleh Nir Menussi

The transitional period between the Exodus and receiving the Torah is a time for healing and restoring faith. The released hostages have to go through it, and so do we.Oleh Nir Menussi

Shortcuts are tempting, but can lead is to very superficial results. On three spiritual shortcuts we all need to avoid.Oleh Nir Menussi

Pharoah, the tyrannical male, tried to kill all Jewish males. But Moses was able to rise and confront him with a rectified form of masculinity.Oleh Nir Menussi

The 10th of Tevet symbolizes the collapse of Judaism's universal vision, but it is destined to become a day of joy for all mankind.Oleh Nir Menussi

The Hanukkah candles emit both light and warmth, each increasing as the days progress. But what exactly are the darkness and cold that they oppose?Oleh Nir Menussi

19 Kislev is called the New Year's Day of Chassidut. This is a good time to ask what are the Where, When and Who of Chassidut...Oleh Nir Menussi

Jacob marries four women and fathers thirteen children. The Torah chronicles this in detail, and the details contain many secrets we can implement in our lives.Oleh Nir Menussi

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Isaac and Rebbeca are the first Jewish matchmaking couple. Their story can teach us a great deal about dating and relationships.Oleh Nir Menussi

Abraham and Sarah are trying to go beyond the gender binary, to transcend their gender roles. They suceed, but only after accepting their innate differences.Oleh Nir Menussi

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The laws regarding the commandment to learn Torah have undergone three incredible revolutions, and now a fourth one is underway: sharing the Torah with all of mankind...Oleh Nir Menussi

The mysterious story of the raven and the dove that Noah sends symbolizes the inner conflict within men between their polygamous nature and the ideal of monogamy.Oleh Nir Menussi

Rabbi Usher Freund was a tzaddik who lived in Jerusalem. The stories of and inspired by him, and the life advice he gave people, are nothing short of a spiritual treasure.Oleh Nir Menussi

A few weeks ago I had the joy and privilege of sitting down with the fascinating David Friedman, former US ambassador to Israel and one of the masterminds behind the Abraham Accords. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I have. David Friedman's website: https://www.onejewishstate.net/Oleh Nir Menussi

Every year new Divine light comes into the world, sweetening the previous years’ harsh judgments.Oleh Nir Menussi

Every event in our private and public lives invites us to learn a spiritual lesson. The latest amazing achievement by the IDF is no exception...Oleh Nir Menussi

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We are accustomed to picturing God as our Father and our King, but He is often also described as our Husband... What do these three metaphors teach us about serving God?Oleh Nir Menussi

Check out this amazing podcast someone made from my latest Substack essay. Make sure you listen till the end... Read the original essay: https://nirmenussi.substack.com/p/second-innocence-the-transformativeOleh Nir Menussi

We all lose our innocence. It's inevitable and irrevocable, but we can cultivate a second, mature innocence. Three Biblical figures can guide us in this: Noah, Abraham, and Jacob. Enjoy! JOIN THE WEEKLY CLASS: https://mailchi.mp/bcb28960eed8/weekly-class-subscribeOleh Nir Menussi

The tragedy of the 6 executed hostages reignited the advocacy for a deal with Hamas. In this video Rabbi Nir Menussi gives a sobering explanation for why this would be a fatal error. JOIN THE WEEKLY CLASS: https://mailchi.mp/bcb28960eed8/weekly-class-subscribeOleh Nir Menussi

What can Kabbalah and Chassidut teach us about decision making? It turns out that a great deal. In this class Rabbi Nir Menussi goes over each step of a Kabbalistic/Chassidic decision making model developed by master teacher Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh and explains how it can be utilized. Class given at Chabad Persian Youth synagogue in Los Angeles on…

The destruction of the Temple is rooted in baseless hatred, which begins with not being able to listen to each other. Similarly, redemption begins when we learn to hold dialogue…Oleh Nir Menussi

The 2024 Olympics opening ceremony including a long segment featuring transgender performers reenacting Christian symbols. What does this teach us about the state of Western culture and where it's heading? JOIN THE WEEKLY CLASS: https://mailchi.mp/bcb28960eed8/weekly-class-subscribeOleh Nir Menussi

We're told that the disciples of Abraham are endowed with positive attributes while those of Balaam are endowed with negative ones. But the Baal Shem Tov explained that in fact, everyone has both the negative and the positive, and the question is how to use them... JOIN THE WEEKLY CLASS: https://mailchi.mp/bcb28960eed8/weekly-class-subscribe…

Why didn't Moses enter the Promised Land? The answer teaches us an important and timely lesson in the art of leadership and education. JOIN THE WEEKLY CLASS: https://mailchi.mp/bcb28960eed8/weekly-class-subscribe SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/nirmenussi / http://paypal.me/menussiOleh Nir Menussi

We all know the story of the creation of Adam and Eve... or do we? Jewish tradition tells of a primordial Eve who preceded the familiar one, and her story changes everything...Oleh Nir Menussi

When do the natural and the miraculous come together? When nature accelarates and the miracles decelrate. This is how it's done. JOIN THE WEEKLY CLASS: https://mailchi.mp/bcb28960eed8/weekly-class-subscribeOleh Nir Menussi

The worlds of Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik and Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh come together to give us an in-depth understanding of the current state of Zionism and its future. JOIN THE WEEKLY CLASS: https://mailchi.mp/bcb28960eed8/weekly-class-subscribeOleh Nir Menussi

The new Jew is the Jew who wields political and military power. Is he the fulfillment of Judaism, an aberration of it, or something inbetween? Join the class, sign up for free: https://mailchi.mp/bcb28960eed8/weekly-class-subscribeOleh Nir Menussi

Subtle details in the story of Rabbi Shimon in the cave reveal unknown details about the origins of Jewish mysticism, Kabbalah. JOIN THE WEEKLY CLASS: https://mailchi.mp/bcb28960eed8/weekly-class-subscribe SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/nirmenussiOleh Nir Menussi

Is God a liberal or a conservative? Could he both at the same time? Could we? The inner dimension of Torah offers a unique approach to politics, which just might help us bridge the ever-widening divide between us... This class was given in a private home in Los Angeles, March 26 2024. Follow Rabbi Nir: https://linktr.ee/menussi…

Antisemitism is a means of filling a void in the chest of the person espousing it. More interestingly, however, it also reflects a certain void in the heart of the Jew...Oleh Nir Menussi

Nadav and Avihu were the righteous sons of Aharon the priest, who's only wish was to get close to God. Then why were they consumed by His fire?Oleh Nir Menussi

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Psalm 23 is the most beloved and quoted of all Psalms. But almost no one knows the amazing secrets hidden behind its Hebrew words... // MY UPCOMING USA TEACHING TOUR // March 27-28: Los Angeles, CA March 29-31: Houston, TX April 1-3: Miami, FL April 4-8: New York, NY To book a talk: [email protected] // KEEP UP TO DATE // One link to rule them a…

Blessed is the man... Thus opens Psalm #1 and the entire book of Psalms. Beneath its ostensibly simple verses hide deep life lessons which can totally transform the way you read Scripture... // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL // Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nirmenussi PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussiOleh Nir Menussi

Psalms is probably the most beloved, quoted, and referenced book in the world. Its original Hebrew name, "Tehillim", means "lights" -- it embodies the light of the soul's return journey to its Divine source. Join me on a new series of videos which will explore the deeper meaning of the most well known and cherished psalms, the soul of their unique …

One of the most surprising results of the October 7th massacre is the West's return to religion, both to Christianity and to Islam. Are we transitioning from the era of geopolitics to an era of theopolitics? // KEEP UP TO DATE // One link to rule them all: https://bit.ly/nirmenussi WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/nir-menussi-whatsapp Telegram: https://t.m…

The tender flames of the Hanukkah menorah teach us a deep and timely lesson: how to be both down-to-earth fighters and holy spiritual seekers.Oleh Nir Menussi

Religion is the root of all violence, so many people say. But are all religions equally prone to violence? In this fourth and final episode we compare how Jewish, Christian and Islamic theologies treat the topic of power and violence. Dedicated to the elevation of the soul of Tzillah bat Shlomo Dov, Doron ben Avinoam, and Hilli bat Raphael.…

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.…

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?Oleh Nir Menussi

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.Oleh Nir Menussi

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 thes…