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Daily Jewish Thought

Rabbi@JewishNDG.com (Rabbi Yisroel Bernath)www.theloverabbi.com

Thoughts on spirituality, Kabbalah, Jewish thought, Judaism and Relationships. Rabbi Yisroel Bernath is the Senior Rabbi at Rohr Chabad of NDG and the Director of Chabad on Campus at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Cherished for his incredible warmth and non-judgmental personality, this hipster is not your typical rabbi. In 2012, Rabbi Bernath founded the smashing success JMatchmaking International, a network of Jewish dating sites. He has made 104 matches (that he knows of) to date! In addition to being a matchmaker and dating coach, Rabbi Bernath is also the author of three books, and continuously produces engaging content on his many social media & podcast platforms. As a professional voice-over artist, screen-writer, and actor, he has been a part of dozens of productions, including the hit CBC Documentary "Kosher Love". 

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Episodes

What If I messed Up? What Break-Up Can Teach Us about Love

A Special Discussion on Jewish Relationships for Singles and Young Adults with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath What If I messed Up? What Break-Up Can Teach Us about Love Plus… Rabbi Bernath will tackle some of your most difficult and pressing questions. In this no-holds-barred conversation that is sure to leave you with a lot to think about. Are you in a relationship, looking to get into a relationship or wondering why you can’t find that special someone? It’s a fascinating blend of modern psychology and ...

Sep 13, 20201 hr 29 min

If I want to change, how do I do it?

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Sep 09, 20204 min

Forgiveness: Bringing Light into Your Life

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Available now: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/106921...

Sep 06, 20201 hr 2 min

Parshat Ki Tavo: Where Is The Center of the World?

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Sep 02, 20206 min

No Stupid Questions | A Tu B'Av Discussion on Relationships

Rabbi Bernath answered questions on relationships live on zoom for over 2 hours. The questions and answers are raw and unedited. This class is a MUST LISTEN! A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE htt...

Aug 30, 20202 hr 3 min

The Therapist and the Rabbi

A Special Discussion on Jewish Relationships for Singles and Young Adults with Dr Assael Romanelli and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath Many times we present ourselves as shallow or distant from our core values. In this special event, we will discuss techniques that will help you bring your authentic self to your relationships and create more meaningful moments, deeper rapport and a grounded sense of self. Plus Rabbi Bernath and Dr. Romanelli will tackle some of your most difficult and pressing questions. ...

Aug 26, 20202 hr

The Month of Elul

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Aug 23, 20205 min

How Can a Good G-d Create Evil? | A Special Kabbalah Workshop

This class was recorded live for the students of the Finding Meaning Course. It was a deep dive into Evil, Kelipot and other Kabbalistic ideas surrounding their studies. A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Acc...

Aug 19, 20201 hr 52 min

Special Sunday Thought | Ritual

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Aug 16, 20207 min

Rebroadcast: How To Live A Meaningful Life!

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Aug 12, 20206 min

Special Lecture: The Kabbalah of Love

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Available now: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/106921...

Aug 05, 20201 hr 24 min

Special Sunday Thought: All About Prayer

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Aug 02, 20208 min

Parshat Vaetchanan: Be a Living Signpost!

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Jul 27, 20209 min

Parshat Devarim: The Shabbat of Vision.

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Jul 23, 202010 min

How To Find The Middle Path!

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Jul 21, 20203 min

Parshat Matot-Maasei: The Journeys of Our Lives!

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Jul 16, 20207 min

10 Traditions for a Jewish Birthday

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Jul 14, 20205 min

Rebroadcast: All About a Jewish Birthday!

In honour of Rabbi Bernath's birthday tomorrow we Rebroadcast this episode all about a Jewish Birthday. A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&...

Jul 13, 20205 min

17th of Taamuz: It's All About Baseless Love!

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Jul 09, 20204 min

Parshat Pinchas | Am I a Good Samaritan?

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Jul 06, 20207 min

Parshat Balak | True Heroes | Yud Beis Taamuz

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Jul 03, 20209 min

Torah Applied | Weekly Parsha Study with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath | Portion of Balak

Recorded Live at Rohr Chabad NDG on July 17, 2019. A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Available now: Paperback: https://www.amazon.c...

Jul 01, 20201 hr 32 min

Positivity Bias Lesson #4: Oy or Joy: The Ultimate Cure

When crisis befalls, our first instinct is to let out a sigh of oy. Paradoxically, according to kabbalah, we would be better off jumping for joy. This session explores the power of joy as a remedy for spiritual blockages, both personal and collective, that impede the flow of heaven’s abundant blessings. Access Past Events and Recordings https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheLoveRa... Sign up for my Relationships Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-love-rabbi/epis... Access my Articles on Relationships https:...

Jul 01, 202047 min

Parshat Chukat | What is the Secret of True Leadership?

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Jun 29, 20208 min

Parshat Korach | Musings on Chabad Philosophy and the Anniversary of the Rebbes Passing

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Jun 25, 202012 min

Special Series | What is a Rebbe? Part 3 of 3

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Jun 24, 20206 min

Special Series | What is a Rebbe? Part 2 of 3

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Jun 23, 20204 min

Special Series | What is a Rebbe? Part 1 of 3

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Jun 22, 20206 min

Positivity Bias Lesson #3: Does Positive Thinking Really Help?

Recorded Live on Zoom It would seem like sage advice to always assume the worst. This way, you would be pleasantly surprised when things work out and never disappointed when they don’t. This session makes a case to the contrary, exploring the logic and dynamics behind the spiritual power of positive thinking. A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? ...

Jun 19, 202046 min

Parshat Shelach | What is True Leadership?

A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.co...

Jun 17, 202011 min
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