Concepts in Chassidic Philosophy

I long struggled with the kabbalistic map of the cosmos, convinced that these mysteries could be grasped in a more relevant way. A single class on tzimtzum opened up an entire world of insight and discovery.

Part 1: Kingship and Theology in the Purim Story Of all the major characters of the Purim story, the megillah, the most ambiguous is King Achashveirosh. On the one hand, he is the only character who features throughout the story. Everything revolves aroun...

To live messianically is not to abandon the present moment, but to live the present moment so completely that it transcends its own limitations.

A sequential approach to self improvement from the author's perspective and topics important to personal growth in the modern age.

13 thoughts to meditate upon

We intuitively think of matter as something very static, just sitting there. It’s strange to think of matter as a tune being played by a string. What if our entire reality is just that?

We already know from our sages that the purpose behind creation of this world is G‑d's desire to dwell in the lowest realms. But what did they mean by lowest?

The concept of dirah b'tachtonim ("a dwelling in the physical world") addresses the most basic questions of existence: What is our world? What is matter and physicality? What is holiness? What does G-d want of us? Why are we here?

A primary teaching of Chassidus is its insight into the purpose of existence. An in-depth discussion facilitates appreciation of this purpose and the manner in which it is meant to be accomplished. This discussion provides a revolutionary perspective on t...

A broad, multi-stage discussion explores and emphasizes the relevance of the fundamental chassidic principle of absolute Divine Oneness. The resulting recognition of the extent of G-d’s constant engagement with our world illuminates Chassidus’s G-d-center...