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Religion & Spirituality Podcas

Jewish Psychology, Philosophy, and Spirituality with Rabbi Nir Menussi

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Israel

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Jewish Psychology, Philosophy, and Spirituality with Rabbi Nir Menussi

Language:

Hebrew


Episodes
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Black Mirror: How Jews Should React to the New Rise of Antisemitism

5/13/2024
Antisemitism is a means of filling a void in the chest of the person espousing it. More interestingly, however, it also reflects a certain void in the heart of the Jew...

Duration:00:55:46

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Black Mirror: How Jews Should React to the New Rise of Antisemitism

5/13/2024
Antisemitism is a means of filling a void in the chest of the person espousing it. More interestingly, however, it also reflects a certain void in the heart of the Jew...

Duration:00:55:46

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Foreign Fire: Should hallucinogens be used for spiritual or mystical growth (Let the Light In #2)

5/9/2024
Nadav and Avihu were the righteous sons of Aharon the priest, who's only wish was to get close to God. Then why were they consumed by His fire?

Duration:00:48:37

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Loving Your Neighbor (Let the Light in #1 | Passover 2024)

5/7/2024
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Duration:00:49:02

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"I Will Fear No Evil...": The AMAZING Secrets of PSALM #23

2/14/2024
Psalm 23 is the most beloved and quoted of all Psalms. But almost no one knows the amazing secrets hidden behind its Hebrew words... // MY UPCOMING USA TEACHING TOUR // March 27-28: Los Angeles, CA March 29-31: Houston, TX April 1-3: Miami, FL April 4-8: New York, NY To book a talk: nirmenussi@gmail.com // KEEP UP TO DATE // One link to rule them all: https://linktr.ee/menussi // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL // Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nirmenussi PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi

Duration:00:26:30

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The Secret of PSALM #1

1/24/2024
Blessed is the man... Thus opens Psalm #1 and the entire book of Psalms. Beneath its ostensibly simple verses hide deep life lessons which can totally transform the way you read Scripture... // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL // Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nirmenussi PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi

Duration:00:21:18

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The book of PSALMS as you've NEVER heard it before (introduction to new series)

1/23/2024
Psalms is probably the most beloved, quoted, and referenced book in the world. Its original Hebrew name, "Tehillim", means "lights" -- it embodies the light of the soul's return journey to its Divine source. Join me on a new series of videos which will explore the deeper meaning of the most well known and cherished psalms, the soul of their unique author, and how you can connect to them on a whole new level. // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL // Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nirmenussi PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi

Duration:00:21:00

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Theopolitics: Why The Next War Will Be Religious

12/20/2023
One of the most surprising results of the October 7th massacre is the West's return to religion, both to Christianity and to Islam. Are we transitioning from the era of geopolitics to an era of theopolitics? // KEEP UP TO DATE // One link to rule them all: https://bit.ly/nirmenussi WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/nir-menussi-whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/nirmenussi Email: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/follow-rabbi-nir // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL // Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nirmenussi PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi

Duration:00:11:06

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Holy Heroes: A Hanukkah Meditation

12/7/2023
The tender flames of the Hanukkah menorah teach us a deep and timely lesson: how to be both down-to-earth fighters and holy spiritual seekers.

Duration:00:11:45

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The Varieties of Religious Violence (Ishmael, Esau & Us, Episode 4)

11/7/2023
Religion is the root of all violence, so many people say. But are all religions equally prone to violence? In this fourth and final episode we compare how Jewish, Christian and Islamic theologies treat the topic of power and violence. Dedicated to the elevation of the soul of Tzillah bat Shlomo Dov, Doron ben Avinoam, and Hilli bat Raphael.

Duration:00:59:17

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Rise Above the Stars (What is Faith, Episode 4)

11/6/2023
According to the Jewish Sages, when God told Abraham to "Come out and count the stars", He took him outside of the universe and allowed him to view the stars from above. This is symbolic of four lessons in faith Abraham learned that day. Dedicated to the elevation of the soul of Tzillah bat Shlomo Dov, Doron ben Avinoam & Hili bat Raphael.

Duration:00:30:21

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Balancing the World Religions (Ishmael, Esau & Us, Episode 3)

11/1/2023
According to Kabbalah, God's revelation is many-sided. The two religions that emerged out of the Torah, Christianity and Islam, reflect its two main sides, the right and the left. But which is which?

Duration:00:53:44

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The Four Dimensions of Faith (What is Faith, Episode 3)

10/31/2023
The Hebrew word for faith, emunah, has four different meanings. Put together, they create a multi-layered understanding of what faith is, and how better to integrate it into our lives. Dedicated to the elevation of the souls of Tzilla bat Shlomo Dov, Hilli bat Raphael & Doron ben Avinoam.

Duration:00:26:46

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Christianity and Islam from a Jewish Perspective (Ishmael, Esau & Us, Episode 2)

10/24/2023
From Judaism's perspective, Christianity and Islam are both false religions, aberrations of the original, pristine Torah. On the other hand, two undoubtadly great civilizations emerged from them, that have not only advanced mankind in different stages in history, but actually spread the word of God to the farthest reaches of the world. How can these two claims be reconciled? Dedicated to the elevation of the soul of Tzillah bat Shlomo Dov.

Duration:00:38:22

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Holy Heresy: Why Every Believer Needs a Little Disbelief (What is Faith, Episode 2)

10/23/2023
Abraham likened himself to "dust and ashes": dust symbolizes his humble faith, while ashes symbolize a small amount of disbelief he carried with him. But as it turns out, this was crucial to his other main trait: his kindness.

Duration:00:30:08

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Ishmael, Esau, and Us: The Jewish Roots of Christianity and Islam (New series, episode 1)

10/16/2023
In this new series of classes we explore the origins, history, and theology of the world's two biggest religions, Christianity and Islam, from a Jewish perspective. Could Judaism, being their common ancestor, provide the key to resolving their 14 hundred year old conflict? Follow Rabbi Nir: https://bit.ly/nirmenussi

Duration:00:33:09

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What is Faith? (New series, episode 1)

10/16/2023
In this class, the first in a new series, we discuss the essence of faith and the relationship between the superconscious and consciousness. Follow Rabbi Nir: https://bit.ly/nirmenussi

Duration:00:38:25

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Let There Be Light: A Deeper Look at the War in Israel

10/10/2023
The massacre in Israel has shocked millions across the world. In this public Zoom session three Israeli Rabbis – Nir Menussi, Ephrayim Ehrenberg, and Moshe Genuth – explore the deeper meaning of this event, its future ramifications, and each one of us can do about it right now.

Duration:01:56:25

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A (No-)Touching Love Story: Why I Decided to Save Physical Contact for Marriage

7/13/2023
One of the aspects of Jewish life many people find most difficult to understand is "shmirat negiah"—the custom according to which men and women don’t engage in physical contact before their wedding. I want to share a little bit about my own decision to observe this custom, and why I still think it was one of the best and wisest decisions I’ve ever made. Read the article on Substack: https://nirmenussi.substack.com/p/a-no-touching-love-story // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL // Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nirmenussi PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi

Duration:00:20:34

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Do Rabbis Need Emotional Intelligence?

6/27/2023
Miriam's death opens a gaping hole in the leadership of the generation of the wilderness, but gives us an eternal lesson about the role each of the three sibling shepherds played in the redemption from Egypt, and which we need in each generation. // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL // Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nirmenussi PayPal: http://paypal.me/menussi // KEEP UP TO DATE // WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/nir-menussi-whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/nirmenussi Email: https://menussim.ravpage.co.il/follow-rabbi-nir

Duration:00:15:17