The Almighty instilled in every creation its own unique inherent wisdom. This wisdom is the Divine illumination within that creation, which gives it its vitality and enables it to fulfill its potential and function on earth. Humans are no exception. To know yourself, you must connect to… [Read more...]

To understand the severity of adultery, look at liberal American law. To this day, treason remains the highest crime, punishable by the highest penalty. Even in liberal states where capital punishment is otherwise outlawed, a person who commits treason may be put to death. Is not adultery domestic… [Read more...]

Torch and Emuna Beams are delighted to invite you to our stimulating new podcast. Every Thursday, G-d willing, we'll learn "Likutei Moharan", the classic teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslev. The podcast is broadcast live on Torch Podcasts at www.Torchzoom.com at 10 PM Israel, 8 PM London, 3 PM… [Read more...]

The balancing test is a great way to assess your longevity and well-being. It's also a good indication of people’s thinking skills: the longer they could balance on one leg the better their cognitive function (thinking ability). here's how to test youreself and improve your… [Read more...]

It's a pleasure to answer the request of a charming person, especially when his or her requests are full of charm. Where does one attain that… [Read more...]

Human life is sacred. Why? Our souls are tiny sparks of the Creator. We call Him "Father in Heaven" because we all inherit His spiritual DNA. Each of us has the potential of greatness and righteousness. Snuffing out a human soul is tantamount to destroying an entire universe. It's as if the… [Read more...]

In today's false world of shidduchim (matchmaking) with these ridiculous resumes that people demand, an Avraham Avinu or a Rebbe Akiva wouldn't have a chance. If you're looking for a soulmate for yourself or for your children, here is some vital food for… [Read more...]

Maybe you're thinking that this commandment is superfluous. A decent person asks himself, "Who in his right mind would blaspheme? Who could possibly be so blatantly insolent that they'd curse the Almighty?" You'd be… [Read more...]

Nothing so powerfully infuses the soul with trust in the Almighty, or bitachon, as the mitzvah of ma'aser does. Ma'aser means tithing one's income and giving the money to a worthy cause. The act of tithing shows that a person trusts Hashem for income and therefore is not afraid of fulfilling this… [Read more...]

The twelfth of our Thirteen Principles of Emuna requires us all to eagerly anticipate Moshiach. I don't think that there's anyone, observant or not, who doesn't want Moshiach, so where is he? Let's find… [Read more...]

Since emuna and idolatry are mutually exclusive, the first Noahide Law that prohibits idolatry is actually a law that obligates emuna. Without emuna, a person is vulnerable to all types of idolatry, some in very subtle forms. In spirituality, there is no vacuum; where there's no emuna, idolatry… [Read more...]

To be happy and healthy, we must first know who we are and what resources we have at your disposal. Each of us is a mini-universe. Just as the universe at large has its resources, each one of us has our own resources. Contrary to what many think, our resources are not limited to brain and… [Read more...]