spirituality

The first word in the Torah that begins with the letter Tav is 'Tohu,' describing the formative chaos pre-creation. It symbolizes the absence of boundaries.

The letter 'Reish' symbolizes the 'head', embodying the core idea that drives everything forward, akin to how our heads direct our entire being.

The unique structure of the Hebrew letter 'Peh' houses the letter 'Bet' within, symbolizing the juxtaposition of inner spirit and external form. Discover how these ancient symbols articulate profound spiritual truths.

Manny Asiag is a familiar name in Israeli culture, leaving his mark with numerous creations over the years. However, recently, he chose a different path, dedicating himself to more profound pursuits. In an interview, he shares about his decision to change direction, the organization he founded, and Channel 14.

We can hear explanations, imagine concepts, but only through physical sight can we fully perceive an object.

No emotion is inherently good or bad. We were given all emotions as a gift from Hashem. They allow us to communicate, experience, and empathize with one another. Some emotions are less pleasant, but every emotion needs to be balanced and under our control.

Noam Banai shares in a personal interview about life under the shadow of his late father, Meir Banai, his intriguing new album, and how the journey of faith has become a significant part of his life.

Dive into the essence of the letter Mem as it illustrates the harmony of thought and action, revealing the core of our existence.

Rabbi Eli Stefansky traded in a life of luxury and private jets for spiritual fulfillment. Now, he leads one of the world's largest Daf Yomi classes. "It's my best business," he reflects.

While Aleph symbolizes the creative energy of the universe, Kaf represents the force shaping matter according to divine needs. The Hebrew word 'koach' (strength) illustrates this: Kaf exerts power on matter, while Chet represents the matter itself.

The hand represents control. When an army conquers a target, they declare "The target is in our hands." When Hashem promises victory, He says "I will give it into your hand," and we say to Hashem "I am in Your hand," "In Your hand are power and might." The hand symbolizes the one who controls and determines what will happen.

While the letter 'Tet' ideally symbolizes true goodness, it often reflects human desires that may not align with the righteous path. The things considered 'good' by a person are represented by 'Tet'.

The numerical value of the letter Zayin is seven. It transcends the number six, which represents the physical world and its six directions. Join us as we explore how the number seven symbolizes the spiritual essence beyond the material realm.

The letter Vav holds intriguing transformational abilities in Hebrew grammar known as the "Vav of transformation." Discover how it connects past and future, bridging the physical and the spiritual.

I've seen what death looks like—a living person you've joked with, lying lifeless on an operating table. But what if death isn't the end? What if there's more to discover?

The letter 'Hei' in Judaism symbolizes the physical world's existence and creation. It's a powerful representation of life and spiritual connection.

Dealing with intrusive thoughts is a challenge many of us face. They can be stubborn, returning repeatedly and affecting our daily lives. Fortunately, there are various approaches to help us cope with these thoughts.

The shape of the letter 'Dalet' resembles a door, with its open and closed sides. Its numerical value is four, symbolizing the four corners of the Earth, signifying growth in all directions.

The name of the letter is 'Bayit' which translates to 'house.' It signifies the definition and demarcation of a place, creating an 'inside.' A person inside feels at home on this piece of earth because it's surrounded by the walls they built.

Abraham rejected the idea of division, a concept that seemed undeniable to all of the world at his time, to which kings, priests, elders, and scholars were beholden.