Torah Comes to Life | Jewish Wisdom for Our Time

Shiurim

• Rise Above the Stars (What is Faith, Episode 4)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  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. De

• Don't Just Study Torah—Live It

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  How do we move beyond the intellectual study of Torah and truly integrate its wisdom into our daily lives? In this special "Chai Elul" (18th of Elul) talk, Rabbi Nir Menussi explores the profound difference between "knowing" the Torah and "

• The art of deep contemplation (Senses of the Soul #2)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Learn about the Kabbalistic sense of contemplation, and how it decodes the mysteries of the counting of the Omer. Join the weekly class and get much more: https://www.torahcomestolife.com/learn

• Jewish Pride and the Rebbe's Vision: Gimel Tamuz Farbrengen

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Listen to Jewish Pride and the Rebbe's Vision: Gimel Tamuz Farbrengen by Rabbi Nir Menussi, from Torah Comes to Life | Jewish Wisdom for Our Time.

• The Call to Greatness (Vayikra)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Should we aspire to greatness or merely settle for being humble servants of God? The portion of Vayikra teaches us how to combine the two.

• Spiritual Acceleration: Class for Parashat Korach

  Rabbi 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-subscribe

• Foreign Fire: Should hallucinogens be used for spiritual or mystical growth (Let the Light In #2)

  Rabbi 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?

• "Polyamory is pure narcissism": Noah's Ark, the Flood, and the Birth of Monogamy

  Rabbi 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.

• Peace through Strength: Why a deal with Hamas should be out of the question

  Rabbi 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/we

• Facing What You Fear Most (Bo 5781)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  The Zohar says Moshe is afraid to fully confront Pharoah. God's answer to this teaches us how to face our own innermost fears -- and grow from them.

• What is Chabad? (Behar-Bechukotai)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  What is the inner meaning behind the acronym CHaBaD -- Chochma, Binah and Da'at -- and what does it teach us about how to receive the Torah afresh?

• If you want to be spiritual, DON'T do these 3 things

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

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

• The Four Dimensions of Faith (What is Faith, Episode 3)

  Rabbi 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 S

• Theopolitics: Why The Next War Will Be Religious

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  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 t

• God's Imposters: Two Forms of Idolatry That Masquerade as Monotheism

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Join the weekly class: https://www.torahcomestolife.com/learnNot all idolatry looks like golden calves and statues. In this deep dive into Torah philosophy, we explore two extreme forms of "false monotheism" that appear spiritual and pure b

• Don't Fight Antisemitism - Do This Instead

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  A new wave of antisemitism is rising—but the real struggle may begin closer to home than we think. Support the channel: https://mailchi.mp/nehiru/support

• The book of PSALMS as you've NEVER heard it before (introduction to new series)

  Rabbi 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 video

• Make Up Your Mind: Kabbalah and the Art of Decision Making

  Rabbi 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

• The Art of Antifragility (Points to Ponder #6: Toldot)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Read on Substack: https://nirmenussi.substack.com/p/the-art-of-antifragility Receive regular updates: Email: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/follow-rabbi-nir WhatsApp: https://rebrand.ly/nirmenussi-eng Telegram: https://t.me/nirmenussi Suppo

• Fantasy, Psychology, and God

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  GENESIS begins April 27th: https://genesiscourse.net/

• Esther's Evolution: Her Journey in 8 Steps

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  JOIN THE WEEKLY CLASS: https://www.torahcomestolife.com/learn #purim #torah #chassidut #kabbalah #jewishpsychology

• What is Faith? (New series, episode 1)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  In this class, the first in a new series, we discuss the essence of faith and the relationship between the superconscious and consciousness. Follow Rabbi Nir: https://bit.ly/nirmenussi

• Father, King, Husband: Three ways of thinking about God

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  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?

• The Most Amazing Jewish Renaissance Man You’ve Never Heard Of

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  In this special episode of Torah Comes to Life, we commemorate the sixth Yahrtzeit of the legendary Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz (Even Israel). Join Rabbi Nir Menussi as he shares a collection of personal and profound stories that paint a vivid po

• Balancing the World Religions (Ishmael, Esau & Us, Episode 3)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  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?

• Lighting Up (and Cooling Down) the Burning Man (Acharei-Mot Kedoshim)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Nadav and Avihu burned up with passion for God, and are the root of all ecstatic mystics everywhere. Hassidut views their passion positively, but also teaches how to properly regulate it. Join the free weekly Zoom class: https://menussim.ra

• Like a Bridge Over Troubled Water: The Art of Compassion

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

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

• Coronating God Within Us (Nitzavim / Rosh Hashana)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Man is the upright animal, in which the head rules overs the heart and the desires. This internal ladder of is the key to all that is lofty in human existence, as well as to coronating God in Rosh Hashana. Join our weekly Zoom class: https:

• The Varieties of Religious Violence (Ishmael, Esau & Us, Episode 4)

  Rabbi 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. Dedic

• The Secret of Hanukkah

  Rabbi 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?

• Numbers & Infinity, Science & Mysticism (Shemini)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  How can we make the jump from finite numbers to infinity? How can we integrate the scientific worldview with spirituality and mysticism? ------ Join the free weekly Zoom class: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/soul-of-the-parsha-join

• The Mystery Rabbi Everyone Should Know

  Rabbi 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.

• Judaism's Universal Calling: The 10th of Tevet as You've Never Heard it Before

  Rabbi 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.

• Transform your Heart into a Sanctuary (Terumah 5781)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Spiritually, the injunction to build a tabernacle alludes to building an inner sanctuary for God. The description of the Ark of the Covenant gives us clues as to how this can be achieved.

• When Life Gets You Down, Climb Higher Up (Vayetze 5781)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Jacob's descent into exile teaches us an important lesson in reconnecting to our soul root whenever life gets us down.

• A (No-)Touching Love Story: Why I Decided to Save Physical Contact for Marriage

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  One of the aspects of Jewish life many people find most difficult to understand is "shmirat negiah"—the custom according to which men and women don’t engage in physical contact before their wedding. I want to share a little bit about my own

• The Good Life (Vayechi 5781)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  The best years of Jacob's life were the ones he spent with Joseph in Egypt. Part of what made them so good was their separation prior to that. Why?

• Soul of the Seder: How to Balance Chaos and Order in Passover?

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  SIGN IN TO THE GENESIS COURSE: https://genesiscourse.net/

• Ballad of the Lamplighters (Beha'alotcha)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Why was Aaron disheartened? The answer lies in the special role he and the tribe of Levi perform, which in our generation we're all called upon to join... Join our weekly Zoom class: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/soul-of-the-parsha-join Su

• The Heiresses, the Prostitute, and the Princess: The Hidden Women of Joshua

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  In this video Rabbi Nir Menussi explores how seven pivotal women—the five daughters of Zelophehad, Rahab, and Achsah—bridge the transition from the "Torah of the Heavens" in the wilderness to the "Torah of the Earth" in the Land of Israel.

• Do Rabbis Need Emotional Intelligence?

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Miriam's death opens a gaping hole in the leadership of the generation of the wilderness, but gives us an eternal lesson about the role each of the three sibling shepherds played in the redemption from Egypt, and which we need in each gener

• Secret of the Child Messiah (Ki Tavo / 18 Elul)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Is the child within us a low aspect or a high one? What is the secret of the relationship between grandfathers and their grandchildren? And what does all this have to do with 18 Elul and Chasidut? Join our weekly Zoom class: https://menussi

• When the 4 Circles of Spiritual Fulfillment Converge

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  What happens when the Japanese concept of Ikigai meets profound Jewish wisdom? JOIN THE LIVE SUNDAY CLASS: https://www.torahcomestolife.com/learn

• Miriam's Mirror: The Amazing Secret of Feminine Prophecy

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  In this video, we'll explore a seemingly simple story from the Torah that holds a profound and surprising message. This week's parashah concludes with a family dispute involving Miriam, Aaron, and Moses. Miriam leads the rebuke, expressing

• Rosh Hashanah: Why the Jewish New Year Doesn’t Begin on the First Day of Creation

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is often described as the anniversary of the world’s creation. But that’s not quite right — it marks the creation of humanity, surprisingly placing mankind before, and even above, the world. // SUPPORT TH

• Post Traumatic Growth — A Jewish Perspective

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

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

• Words that land: The message of the Daughters of Tzelafchad no one noticed

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Listen to Words that land: The message of the Daughters of Tzelafchad no one noticed by Rabbi Nir Menussi, from Torah Comes to Life | Jewish Wisdom for Our Time.

• Did you know that there were TWO Eves in the Garden of Eden?

  Rabbi 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...

• A Feminine Torah (Yitro 5781)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Just before receiving the Torah, God instructs Moses on the differences between Torah learning for women and and for men, placing the women first. What does this tell us about the feminine aspect of the Torah? // Correction: the verse discu

• Why Pluralism is Failing the West (And How to Fix It)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Can we be truly tolerant without losing our conviction in the truth? In this video Rabbi Nir Menussi dives into the modern crisis of pluralism and the Western world's struggle to find a moral "spinal cord." As we enter the "Three Weeks"—a t

• Points to Ponder #3 Lech Lecha: A Global Nation

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Read on Medium: https://medium.com/@nirmenussi/a-global-nation-8db1bf42853e Receive regular updates on WhatsApp: https://rebrand.ly/nirmenussi-eng On Telegram: https://t.me/nirmenussi

• Ishmael, Esau, and Us: The Jewish Roots of Christianity and Islam (New series, episode 1)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  In this new series of classes we explore the origins, history, and theology of the world's two biggest religions, Christianity and Islam, from a Jewish perspective. Could Judaism, being their common ancestor, provide the key to resolving th

• How this year's curses became blessings (and why things will only get better...)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

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

• When the Womb Becomes a Tomb (Points to Ponder #13: Shemot)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Egypt was the Israelites' womb. But then it transformed from a Great Mother to a Devouring Mother. What can we learn from this story, in particular from its female protagonists, regarding today's culture?

• Stopping the Spiral of Suffering (Va'era 5781)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Moses finally agreed to be God's messenger -- but then things only went downhill, increasing the Israelites' suffering. In this parsha we discover this is part of a spiral process to better connect with God.

• Why do Dreams Take So Long to Come True? (Vayeshev 5781)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  While Pharoah's dreams come true instantly, Joseph's dreams take decades to be fulfilled. Why?

• Let There Be Light: A Deeper Look at the War in Israel

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  The massacre in Israel has shocked millions across the world. In this public Zoom session three Israeli Rabbis – Nir Menussi, Ephrayim Ehrenberg, and Moshe Genuth – explore the deeper meaning of this event, its future ramifications, and eac

• The Three Faces of Mashiach (Vayigash 5781)

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  The confrontation between Joseph and Judah is really the tension between the two future messiahs - Mashiach ben Yosef and Mashiach ben David . How can they come together, and how is the secret third mashiach?

• Leading the Next Generation

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  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:

• The World is Out of Focus: Confronting Our Generation's No. 1 Challenge

  Rabbi Nir Menussi

  Understanding the Kabbalistic concept of "Yesod," Foundation.