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We explore how the potential to grow and perfect ourselves is a unique spiritual quality of human beings.

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Here we introduce the idea that there is a deep spiritual connection between the nation of Israel and the Torah.

We’re exploring the concepts of heaven and hell, The Garden of Eden, the Messianic Era, and the Afterlife in the thought of Nachmanides.

One of the pillars of our faith is that punishment and reward await us in the next world in accordance with our behavior in this world. It’s a fundamental believe, but it receives no mentioning in the Torah.

Exploring the nuanced perspectives of the Ramchal, the Maharal, and Rav Kook on why God created the world.

We find in the Talmud and Rishonim short ideas on the creation of the world that leave much to the imagination. We’ll explore those ideas and the depth behind them. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/efroni-schlesinger/message

We explore the one of the most fundamental questions in Jewish though, the reason for existence.

Understanding the larger ideological implications of why God Created the world.

Getting our questions answer and clarifying the different perspective on why we do Mitzvot

Seeing the commandments as a system for eternal spiritual satisfaction: Rav Kook on Mitzvot

Seeing the commandments as spiritually strengthening exercises- The Ramchal on Mitzvot

The commandments as a purification of the soul: Mitzvot in the eyes of The Maharal

The commandments as character refinement- performing the Mitzvot through the eyes of Nachmanides. 

We explore the Rambam's perspective on the objective of performing mitzvot.