In this podcast, we’ll be exploring love from a Jewish perspective. I hope that I will be able to share some teachings with you that will give you a new way of thinking about the complicated subject of Love and God.  To read more about the spirituality of Judaism, check out Inner Judaism's blog here.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innerjudaism/message

In this podcast, we’ll be exploring a difficult subject…the messy part of life. I hope I will be able to give you a different way of thinking, of how to bless the broken in our lives, which at times is a huge challenge. You can read my blog on Inner Judaism and subscribe to my spiritual newsletter, "Inner Focus".  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innerjudaism/message

Does God need our blessing? Blessings begin by us saying:  Blessed are you Lord, Our God, King of the Universe…. But wait a second…are we really blessing GOD?? You are invited to discover the true nature of blessings in this episode by Inner Judaism  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innerjudaism/message

This episode will give you a new way of thinking about something we do everyday...every one of us....every single day. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and relax with me a bit as we explore the news ways that our techno-centric society has changed our very definition of the word WORD.  Visit www.innerjudaism.com to subscribe to Inner Focus, an uplifting spiritual newsletter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innerjudaism/message

Why is Praying to God Sometimes So Hard?  It's difficult to muster up the emotional content you need to develop a relationship with God when you connect only a few times a year. This podcast will encourage you to begin that relationship.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innerjudaism/message

Along with our ancestors, we leave a narrow place in search of a spiritual home. Join me to experience the wilderness, the Midbar and what it might mean for you.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innerjudaism/message

In this podcast, I'll offer you a few thought experiments to make you think a bit more of your everyday experiences a little differently. Our imaginations can take us to far away places.  Please tell me about your everyday experiences with life's mysteries at www.innerjudaism.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innerjudaism/message

We live in a comparative culture, which tends to breed envy.  We all feel it at times, sometimes by just a tinge of a feeling of want, of envy. This meditation will delve into Mussar, an ancient Jewish spiritual practice, by exploring the character trait of Envy ---in Hebrew, Kin'ah. This meditation will offer you a visualization of an encounter and a different way to respond to envy.  To subscribe to Inner Focus, a motivational spiritual newsletter, subscribe here:...

Why is gratitude considered a foundational spiritual practice?  How does understanding the Hebrew meaning of the word explain this?  Listen to the podcast to learn more about the real Hebrew meaning of gratitude.  Visit www.innerjudaism.com to learn more about Ruth Schapira and Inner Judaism.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innerjudaism/message

What does Judaism have to say about speech?  A lot it turns out. In this episode we'll focus on just one idea, from thousands of years ago....and along the way, you'll learn more about yourself.  For a sourcesheet on this episode, contact me at www.InnerJudaism.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innerjudaism/message

How can we begin to understand what it means to Trust in God? To trust in the One of All Being?  We can begin by recognizing the trait of trust that we already experience...every single day. We can cultivate our 'mental muscle' to help us gain an ability to have Trust.  With this podcast, you will have the ability to experience the character trait of Trust, of Bitachon (Hebrew). If you were moved by this podcast, please share your experience with me or any feedback at...

Take a few minutes to appreciate that your very life---your breath---is a gift!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innerjudaism/message

How do we bring a sacred quality into our day-to-day interactions? It's not as complicated as you might think. Listen to find out.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innerjudaism/message

How tolerant are we of our own mistakes?  Can we forgive ourselves when we inevitably screw up?  What does Jewish tradition say about making mistakes?  Listen to this podcast from Inner Judaism to learn more.  Visit www.innerjudaism.com for more about the inner life of Judaism.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innerjudaism/message

This Inner Judaism podcast discusses the big question of life: Why are you here? What does the Zohar, mystical Jewish writings, say about the purpose of creation? Join me to think about what all this means for you.  You can visit InnerJudaism.com to comment or subscribe to Inner Focus, a spiritual newsletter.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innerjudaism/message

I had to deal with being repulsed by the title of Dara Horn's new book before I could bring myself to read it. But now that I have, you have to read it too. Find out why.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innerjudaism/message

The month of Elul, before Rosh Hashanah, is a time for introspection. It's a time that our tradition tells us God is close to us. What does that mean and how might we respond?  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innerjudaism/message