Kabbalah for Everyone

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2186518/open_sms] Support the show [http://www.jewishndg.com/donateusd] Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com [http://www.theloverabbi.com/] Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com [http://www.jmontreal.com/]and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate [http://www.jewishndg.com/donate] Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath [https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath] Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi [https://medium.com/@loverabbi]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2186518/open_sms] In this transformative pre-Passover class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath invites us to reimagine one of the most perplexing passages of the Haggadah—the confrontation with the so-called “wicked” child. At first glance, it seems to suggest aggression. But look again. Beneath the surface lies a profound truth about love, empathy, and the infinite potential within every soul. We explore how the seder is not just about telling a story—it's about healing the parts of ourselves and our loved ones that feel like outsiders. We uncover the inner Tzaddik hiding behind the rebellious exterior, the wisdom in our struggles, and the quiet yet revolutionary power of radical acceptance. The class culminates in a powerful meditation on “Nirtzah”—the moment we stop striving and start trusting that our best is enough. Key Takeaways: 1. Look Beneath the Words – The “wicked” child isn’t wicked. He’s wounded. Real listening means tuning into the cry behind the comment. 2. Empathy Over Argument – “Blunt his teeth” isn’t an invitation to silence—it’s a call to go beyond verbal combat and into soulful connection. 3. Every Part Belongs – The Four Children represent not just four people, but four parts of ourselves. Don’t exile your Hyde—transform him. 4. Rebel ≠ Reject – Even our flaws can be tools for growth. The goal isn’t to eliminate the Yetzer Hara, but to elevate it. 5. Your Best Is Enough – The final step of the seder, Nirtzah, is the antidote to “I’m not good enough.” It reminds us: G-d is already pleased. The only one left to convince is ourselves. #Passover #Seder #Hagaddah #chabad #Kabbalah #Israel  Support the show [http://www.jewishndg.com/donateusd] Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com [http://www.theloverabbi.com/] Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com [http://www.jmontreal.com/]and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate [http://www.jewishndg.com/donate] Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath [https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath] Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi [https://medium.com/@loverabbi]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2186518/open_sms] Navigating the choppy waters of our inner Nile, where the Pharaoh of Negative Thought reigns supreme, Rabbi Bernath offers a sage map for the modern soul's Exodus. Picture this: an inner Pharaoh, all ego and no ear, refusing the logic we offer as liberally as matzah at Pesach. It's an ancient tale, yet as current as our latest tweet. Enter Moshe, our timeless hero, speaking Hebrew to a Pharaoh who's as lost in translation as a tourist without Google Maps. The catch? It's not about the words, but the Divine energy they carry, slicing through stubbornness like a hot knife through butter.  Consider the Chafetz Chaim, whose Yiddish plea melted Polish hearts without a single word understood—a testament to the soul's language, transcending the babble of Babel. Then there's the 7/38/55 rule, a reminder that our vibes speak louder than our vocabulary. The body's ballet and the tone's tune tell tales our tongues can't touch. So when faced with our own Pharaoh—be it doubt, fear, or the Sunday Scaries—Rabbi Bernath advises a strategy as bold as it is biblical: Speak in your soul's native tongue. No translation needed. For it's not the clarity of argument, but the purity of our Divine essence, that can topple tyranny within. In essence, Rabbi Bernath suggests, when logic's light dims and reason's ropes fray, it's time to unfurl the banner of our inherent holiness, declaring our truths in a language beyond words. Like Moshe, we stand before our inner Pharaoh not to debate, but to demonstrate—a conduit of Divine will, unyielding and unfiltered. In doing so, we don't just speak to our shadows; we illuminate them, transforming the inner Egypt into a land flowing with milk, honey, and the sweet freedom of self-mastery. So let's raise our staffs, part our personal Red Seas, and march towards a promised land of inner peace and purpose, one holy utterance at a time. Support the show [http://www.jewishndg.com/donateusd] Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com [http://www.theloverabbi.com/] Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com [http://www.jmontreal.com/]and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate [http://www.jewishndg.com/donate] Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath [https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath] Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi [https://medium.com/@loverabbi]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2186518/open_sms] The Passover Seder isn’t just a tradition....it’s an invitation. Not just for guests around your table, but for you. An invitation to show up emotionally, spiritually, and vulnerably. This class explores five Seder moments that, when fully embraced, can transform your night from ritual to revolution. We’ll journey from the cracked matzah to the humble matzah, from our collective memory to our personal growth, from the bitterness of trauma to the sweetness of faith. Discover why incompletion is a gift, how humility is the key to freedom, and why the Seder might just be history’s original group therapy session. 5 Key Takeaways: 1. Invite Yourself In The opening words of the Seder aren’t about inviting others—they’re about inviting yourself. Your full, vulnerable, questioning, present self. This is your moment to enter the story, not as a spectator, but as the protagonist. 2. Celebrate What’s Broken Yachatz teaches that brokenness isn’t a defect—it’s a doorway. By honoring what’s missing, we create space for growth, connection, and Divine presence. Real healing begins when we stop pretending to be whole. 3. You Are Part of a 3,337-Year Legacy While other civilizations forget, we remember. The power of the Seder is memory with mission: to remind us that no matter where we are, freedom is always the next chapter if we have the courage to write it. 4. Humility is Freedom’s Secret Ingredient Matzah isn’t just flat—it’s freeing. The opposite of ego isn’t weakness; it’s openness. Freedom requires the courage to say, “Maybe I don’t know everything.” That humility invites new beginnings. 5. Freedom Begins in the Heart Egypt isn’t just a place—it’s a mindset. It’s the voice that says, “This is how it’s always been.” But G-d gave us a hidden “escape hatch”—a shift in perception, a crack of hope, a step toward healing. Your freedom begins when you stop being “right” and start being real. #Passover #seder #freedom #matzah #Jewish #Judaism #pesach Passover Seder, Freedom, Matzah, Humility, Jewish Identity, Vulnerability, Brokenness, Personal Growth, Group Therapy, Jewish Memory, Healing, Transformation, Ego, Yachatz, Exodus, Egypt, Legacy, Soul Work Support the show [http://www.jewishndg.com/donateusd] Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com [http://www.theloverabbi.com/] Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com [http://www.jmontreal.com/]and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate [http://www.jewishndg.com/donate] Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath [https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath] Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi [https://medium.com/@loverabbi]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2186518/open_sms] The Exodus from Egypt was not just a historical event—it was a revolution in human consciousness. Moses didn’t only break the physical chains of slavery; he shattered the psychological and spiritual limitations that kept humanity in bondage. This class explores how the Exodus introduced the language of freedom, inspiring revolutions, civil rights movements, and personal transformation throughout history. We will uncover how the lessons of Pesach continue to empower us to break free from limitations, redefine our identities, and pursue a life of purpose and growth. Key Takeaways: 1. Slavery is a Mentality: The true bondage in Egypt was not just physical but a deeply ingrained mindset of submission and despair. 2. The Power of Language: Moses introduced a new vocabulary of freedom, instilling in humanity the idea that change is possible. 3. Exodus as a Blueprint: The story of the Exodus has fueled countless movements for justice, from the American Revolution to the Civil Rights movement. 4. Personal Redemption: Every time we overcome fear, bad habits, or societal expectations, we reenact the Exodus in our own lives. 5. Pesach as an Eternal Spring: Just as Passover must always fall in spring, the message of renewal, hope, and transformation is timeless. #Passover #Judaism #Pesach #Moses #freedom #personalgrowth #personalresponsibility #civilrights #humandignity #Redemption #chabad #Rabbi #jewishholiday  Support the show [http://www.jewishndg.com/donateusd] Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com [http://www.theloverabbi.com/] Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com [http://www.jmontreal.com/]and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate [http://www.jewishndg.com/donate] Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath [https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath] Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi [https://medium.com/@loverabbi]