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How to Ignite a Soul

A Taste of Text—Behaalotecha

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How to Ignite a Soul: A Taste of Text—Behaalotecha

Lighting up another means helping to ignite his latent abilities by appreciating his unique role and mission in this world.

Handouts:	Behaalotcha
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Topics:	Lamplighter, Lighting of the Menorah, The, Behaalotecha

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By Chana Weisberg

Chana Weisberg is the editor of TheJewishWoman.org. She lectures internationally on issues relating to women, relationships, meaning, self-esteem and the Jewish soul. She is the author of six books. Her latest book, Shabbat Delights, is a two-volume series on the weekly Torah portion.

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rjs Sherman Oaks, CA June 5, 2024

One method to light up my soul and that of another is based on an analogy to Jacobs Ladder, where my prayer ascends upward to G-d as G-d descends his grace on not only me, but on another soul as my prayer dictates. Moreover, such prayers need to not only contain content directed towards G-d, but also pleading for actual insight and understanding into the Torah. Such grace may not necessarily be experienced as Light immediately, but it will eventually, I believe, given that such an unselfish prayer never goes unanswered. Is not such a prayer also a good deed? Is not such an act of charity one of the best, if not the best, forms of heartfelt love possible to bestow on one’s neighbor? Reply

Matthew Hall Saint Cloud February 21, 2024

I'm a man and I really got a lot out of this wonderful discussion by these Jewish Orthodox Women! Thank you. Reply

Robert J Sockloskie Sherman Oaks November 17, 2023

Thank you, Chana! I have yet to listen to this podcast because there is nothing like actual experience here, and once is never enough on the receiving end! Such an experience is far beyond words! Reply

Lael Florida June 16, 2022

Loved this! Reply

Julia Aranui-Faed Dunedin New Zealand January 15, 2022

I hope always to give love to the other person. I see when that has been received by a brightening of their face. And they say they feel better. Reply

JB New York June 1, 2021

Thank you for your class. I appreciated the insights about lighting the soul in someone as analogous to the Menorah.
I am a little confused though by the example your student gave of her very positive spart lighting experience.
I was taught that the prohibitions for women to go to the Amid to lein is Rabbinic. Biblically, I understand women were allowed to lein. Also, I learned that there is no Halacha or tradition is a requirement for women to daven three times a day or put on Tefillen for them to be allowed to lein at the Bima either Biblically or Rabbinically.
Since you did not correct your student, I am wondering what is the emes. I believe Torah is Truth and want to be truthful in my kirov. Please help clear this up for me and for your other viewers. Reply

Heather Steinhoff June 11, 2020

Thank you Mrs. Weisberg for this video! Reply

Anonymous Kingston June 5, 2017

I really enjoyed it thank you very much! May you continue from strength to strength! Reply

Miriam Chana LA June 22, 2016

Ignite! Thank you very much for this video. I felt I am a part of the women's parsha discussion. I was lift up and ignited by the video.
I was away from learning Torah for long time, but I realized my passion is still in me. I decided to do any little everyday chores with kavana of bringing G-dlyness to the family and the world!! Reply

devora ohio June 6, 2012

in appreciation thank you so much- your class brings a new level of depth, a more complete and all encompassing way to learn! i love the give and take of the other members of the class, reinforcing the message you are giving over. Reply

A Taste of Text

Each 20-minute video class uses a text from the weekly Torah portion to convey a contemporary insight on leading a more enriched life. Source sheets are included to help students follow along and gain a "taste" of the actual texts studied.

How to Ignite a Soul: A Taste of Text—Behaalotecha

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