Here is an original melody that came to me under the starry sky of one beautiful Sabbath evening here in the south of Israel. This recording features Guy Tzvi Mintz on guitar and vocal with yours truly on Native Israel flutes and background vocal. I hope you enjoy it, for it's a piece of my soul… [Read more...]

The forces of light and holiness engage in a constant fierce battle with the forces of darkness and evil. The moon symbolizes this battle, which is also the individual struggle of each one of… [Read more...]

The 6th and 7th Noahide Laws are easy to uphold. The 6th is the prohibition of eating the flesh of a live animal. This law also encompasses the laws of kindness to animals, which is the main focus of today's lesson. The 7th law is the societal obligation to create a judicial… [Read more...]

We often see things that seem outrageous, either grossly unfair or extremely negative. Yet, we don't understand the Divine wisdom that's behind life's unpleasant moments. So, as soon as understanding kicks out, emuna must kick… [Read more...]

The light of inherent Divine wisdom is so dazzling bright and intense that it requires preparing a suitable vessel to merit it. Rebbe Nachman teaches how.… [Read more...]

Buying, selling, service-providing and exchanging goods play such a significant role in our daily lives. The prohibition of theft is therefore designed to protect people's property and assets. In the absence of such a prohibition, chaos… [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]