The Obstacle is the Path | Parshat Pinchas

Being the Oneness | Parshat Matot

We tend to think of spiritual awakening as a kind of self-mastery, which is true, but that master image can create a sense of disappointment and resignation when comparing oneself to that ideal. But this is just another way for the ego to keep us trapped. The remedy? Forgive yourself for not being enlightened. In fact, this inner act of forgiveness is itself a direct path to enlightenment. This is not just a feel good cliché or a letting of yourself off the hook – it’s a deep surrender the truth of what is, and in that surrender to the truth of imperfection, that deeper Perfection we call the Divine can shine through. How do we do that? Learn more with this teaching on Parshat Matot, followed by a guided meditation on the Hebrew letter Nun, with Rabbi Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks. Join the community for meditation 5 days a week, as well as lessons and courses on meditation, Judaism, Hebrew and more: https://www.torahofawakening.com [https://www.torahofawakening.com] Opening song Hashkiveinu and piano improvisation by Brian Yosef. Hashkiveinu is from the album Ayn Od by BRIAH, and features the vocals of Jeannette Ferber and Bon Singer, along with Sam “Shmully” Markewich on drums, Joshua Miele on bass, and Lior Tzarfaty on guitar.

The Obstacle is the Path | Parshat Pinchas

We tend to see things that are painful, stressful, or even sensual and desirable all as obstacles to spiritual awakening. But this way of thinking is actually what keeps you stuck; whatever “obstacle” is in front of you is the portal to the Eternal, if you know how to unlock it. Learn more as we examine Parshat Pinkhas, followed by a guided meditation on the Hebrew letter Koof. Join the community for meditation 5 days a week, as well as lessons and courses on meditation, Judaism, Hebrew and more: https://www.torahofawakening.com [https://www.torahofawakening.com] Teaching and guided meditation with Rabbi Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks.  Opening song Hashkiveinu and piano improvisation also by Brian Yosef. Hashkiveinu is from the album Ayn Od by BRIAH, and features the vocals of Jeannette Ferber and Bon Singer, along with Sam “Shmully” Markewich on drums, Joshua Miele on bass, and Lior Tzarfaty on guitar.

Fire of Awareness | Parshat Balak

There’s a kind of guidance that speaks to us through the reality of our situation, if we know how to listen. How to do we attune ourselves to these messages that we might call, Divine guidance? Teaching and guided meditation on Parshat Balak and the letter shin. Join the community for meditation 5 days a week, as well as lessons and courses on meditation, Judaism, Hebrew and more: https://www.torahofawakening.com [https://www.torahofawakening.com] Teaching and guided meditation with Rabbi Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks.  Opening song Hashkiveinu and piano improvisation also by Brian Yosef. Hashkiveinu is from the album Ayn Od by BRIAH, and features the vocals of Jeannette Ferber and Bon Singer, along with Sam “Shmully” Markewich on drums, Joshua Miele on bass, and Lior Tzarfaty on guitar.   Chant: Tatzileini תַּצִּילֵֽנִי הַיּוֹם וּבְכָל־יוֹם מֵעַזֵּי פָנִים וּמֵעַזּוּת פָּנִים Tatzileini HaYom, Uv’khol Yom (2x) Me’azei Fanim, Umei’azut Panim (2x) Rescue me today and every day from arrogance, aggressiveness, and dangerous beings - Morning Blessing Liturgy (Scale b3)

Overflowing | Parshat Korakh

When our sense of identity is dependent on external forms defined by our thoughts, we tend to grasp at an imagined future, barely conscious of the miracle of the present. But there is a deeper level to who we are, and to the degree that we can make contact with this deeper level, there is a Wholeness and a Rootedness that’s far greater than anything we can get from external changes of gratification, wealth, status, power or anything else. How we can get beyond that feeling of insufficiency on the level of ego and awaken to an authentic inner experience of Wholeness is what we explore in this episode on Parshat Korakh, followed by a guided meditation on the Hebrew letter gimel. Gimel is the letter that represents that inner reality of Wholeness beyond ego. Join the community for meditation 5 days a week, as well as lessons and courses on meditation, Judaism, Hebrew and more: https://www.torahofawakening.com [https://www.torahofawakening.com] Teaching and guided meditation with Rabbi Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks.  Opening song Hashkiveinu and piano improvisation also by Brian Yosef. Hashkiveinu is from the album Ayn Od by BRIAH, and features the vocals of Jeannette Ferber and Bon Singer, along with Sam “Shmully” Markewich on drums, Joshua Miele on bass, and Lior Tzarfaty on guitar.

Holy Land of Presence | Parshat Shelach

The fruit of meditation could be described as a homecoming into the place you already are: the Holy Land of Presence. But there are obstacles. In Parshat Sh’lakh L’kha, the Children of Israel send out spies to check out the Holy Land. They bring back delicious fruits, but they’re too afraid of the giants they encountered there to give a good report. And just as the spies are fearful of the giants, for us fear and anxiety ARE the giants. How do we overcome these obstacles so that we can partake of the spiritual fruits? Learn how as we explore Parshat Shelach, and then put into practice with a guided meditation on the Hebrew letter Lamed, which actually contains the secret. Join the community for meditation 5 days a week, as well as classes for both children and adults: https://www.torahofawakening.com [https://www.torahofawakening.com] Teaching and guided meditation with Rabbi Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks.  Opening song Hashkiveinu and piano improvisation also by Brian. Hashkiveinu is from the album Ayn Od by BRIAH, and features the vocals of Jeannette Ferber and Bon Singer, along with Sam “Shmully” Markewich on drums, Joshua Miele on bass, and Lior Tzarfaty on guitar.   00:00 Opening Excerpt 00:54 Intro 02:35 Teaching 16:35 Guiding into Presence 22:00 Lamed Kavanah (Affirmation) and Chant – Eizeihu Hakham? HaLomed Mikol Adam – Who is wise? One who learns from every person. (Pirkei Avot 4:1) 25:18 Guided Meditation: Three Portals of Presence 32:05 Silent Meditation: Atah Hu 36:25 Closing: Three Portals #jewishmeditation #kabbalah #torah