“Without Comparison”
A person suffers not so much from having little as from constant comparison. How not to break one’s nature but to redirect…
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“The Language the Torah Speaks”
The Torah speaks of God in human words — “sees,” “is angry,” “remembers.” This is not a description of God but a…
“Why Serve the Creator?”
The word “serve” is frightening, as if it meant submission. But serving God is first of all being a decent person, and…
“From Reaction to Participation”
Why “for the best” need not coincide with “I feel good right now.” Suffering creates pressure, and the choice is ours: instead…
“Why There Is No Need to Fear ‘Forces’”
Angels, spirits, various forces — in Judaism none of these are independent powers; they are part of one system governed by the…
“Falling as Part of the Path”
Effort does not guarantee flawlessness. Why a fall is not a verdict but part of growth: man is “one who walks,” not…
“Humility as Sobriety”
Humility before the Almighty does not diminish a person but aligns him with reality: it is not self-abasement but a sober awareness…
“Difference as Part of the Truth”
The Talmud is full of disputes, and this is not a flaw but the very fabric of the tradition. How the “seventy…
“Spirituality Within the Everyday”
The Torah does not demand renouncing the material — it teaches us to change its direction: food becomes an occasion for gratitude,…
“The World as a Sign of Regard”
Why would a perfect Creator, who lacks nothing, create such a lavish world and a human being within it? The abundance of…
“Man Between Two Principles”
A human being unites a material and a spiritual principle, and all of life’s work is to build the right relationship between…
“The Price of Putting Things Off”
The habit of postponing important matters often hides behind endless wandering on the internet. How to overcome laziness, find motivation and take…
