Tanya: Soul Wrestling

What non-Jews say about Jews

Joy is critical in carrying out our obligation to be a moral and faithful Jew. What are the techniques and attitudes needed to live a life of joy, and when, if ever, is it appropriate to be sad?

Imagine if everyone could read all of our thoughts; it may not be much of a blessing after all. Can we truly be joyous knowing our disappointing reality that we at times have negative and ugly thoughts that pop into our heads that may generate feelings of shame and guilt?

When we become emotionally numb, what can be done to bring back vitality and inspiration into a frozen heart?

A healthy sense of humility is crucial and leads to joy. Discover an honest outlook on the way we view others.

If sadness is the disease, can sadness be the cure? Discover the positive found in negative emotions.

Do you see a woman's face or a man playing saxophone? In life, as in optical illusions, the shadows may actually be the picture itself...Learn the greatest treasure bequeathed to us—a profound idea on the oneness of G-d, which is the key to attain true joy of the soul.

Moses spoke to G-d face to face, so of course he was in awe. What about me? Can I feel what Moses did?

Learn about the different levels of awe of G-d, and their relevant meditations.

If you love life you can love G-d. A cricketer, a shark, and the Chinese government will tell us why…

We can love and we can fear. And we can feel compassion. A homeless man teaches us compassion for our own soul.

Why yawning is contagious and the secret of reflective love

Two obese couples teach us that love conquers all—well, almost…

Our soul didn't want to come down to this world. Then, it doesn't want to leave. So what do you want? Also, discover the connection between singing and out-of-body experiences.

You may have wondered, if G-d is everywhere, what does it mean to be distant or close to G-d? Here’s a clue: when you hurt your toe, where does it hurt, in your toe or in your mind?

Discover how infinity sneaks into the finite world.

Coming full circle in our soul-journey illuminates the miracle we hold in our very hands.