Garments of the Soul

A critique of the three negative blessings, "that I was not made a woman... a slave... a non-Jew," gives way to a mystical teaching on three modes of soulful expression, and ultimately to a reminder that the soul's essence lies beyond all expression.

At times my mind wanders off and I imagine myself committing crimes. I’ve always felt that there is nothing wrong with these thoughts because I do not actually follow through and commit the crime. What do you think?

The difference between who you are and what you do.

I felt completely inadequate. Me? Help the Jewish people? When I didn't even identify as a Jew?

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.

Jewish mystics teach that by dressing in a proper manner we increase loving-kindness in the world.

Understanding the Worlds

The human form provides a model in which the worlds are enclothed

'Who clothes the naked.'

The jacket was the right size, just my color, had a designer label, and was reduced to a price you just couldn’t resist . . .