Chassidic Philosophy

This class gives us the Chassidic perspective on the purpose of human suffering and the ideal way to react to it.

This class illuminates the integral role of a Rebbe and his relationship to the people.

Love, fear, and compassion for G-d can and should be directed towards the part of G-d within us, the soul which is a literal piece of G-d from above. This is how we should relate to our fellow Jews.

What is sanctity, where do we find it, how do we create it and what does it do for us?

Chassidus stresses the permanent, eternal G-dliness of the Jewish soul: A piece of G-d from above, separated momentarily, only to come together again more deeply than before. That’s the beginning of Jewish life; it is the "modeh ani" of the morning.

Sometimes we do things out of inspiration, something moves us – love, hate or compassion – to act on these feelings. Other times we do what must be done objectively; this behavior comes out of humility.

This class emphasizes the special quality of speech which is the ultimate expression of the soul as explained in Chassidic thought.

Chassidus empower's us to change the nature of our middos – character traits.

This class describes the differences in approach between the Chassidic and Mussar movements.

This class presents a comprehensive analysis of the natural and the miraculous; a tzaddik’s special power to reach into the supernatural to alter nature.

This class defines what the teachings of Kabbalah really are and introduces some extraordinary lofty insights on the Kabbalah and its development.

This class explains many Kabbalistic concepts about the spiritual secrets of creation that are elucidated in the teachings of Chassidut.

This class discusses the kabbalistic and spiritual meaning of garments which are the source to physical clothing; this sheds light on the Torah laws relating to dress.

An in-depth look at the spiritual significance of Hebrew names; the channel of life-force contained in every being.

The nigun, chassidic song, is a central component in the service of G-d; often wordless melodies intended to stir and express the soul.

The great importance in telling stories of miracles performed by tzaddikim.

This class delves into the deep esoteric teachings of Kabbalah on the mystical dimension of the numbers 1 through 5.

This class delves into the deep esoteric teachings of Kabbalah on the mystical dimension of the numbers 6 through 10.

This class delves into the deep spiritual meaning to the obscure name of G-d: Ekyeh.

A detailed analysis of the spiritual status of G-d’s name Tzvakos and its inner meaning.