This lecture explores the incredible journey of Rabbi Akiva, from an illiterate shepherd to one of Judaism's greatest sages, and how he gained both wisdom and wealth through divine providence and courage. Through fascinating Talmudic stories, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath shows how Rabbi Akiva’s life paralleled the mission of Yosef in this week's Torah portion: bringing light and faith to the outside world. The lecture ties these stories to the message of Chanukah, emphasizing the Jewish mission to illu...
Dec 30, 2024•15 min
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...
Dec 29, 2024•46 min
In this captivating lecture, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores the profound lessons hidden in Pharaoh's dual dreams presented in Parshat Miketz. Through the lens of Joseph's interpretations, Rabbi Bernath addresses questions about the coexistence of abundance and famine, the wisdom behind Joseph's advice to Pharaoh, and the deeper psychological and spiritual truths reflected in the story. He emphasizes how these timeless narratives mirror our own cycles of plenty and scarcity, advocating for the in...
Dec 27, 2024•31 min
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...
Dec 26, 2024•31 min
In this class, Rabb Yisroel Bernath delves into the profound symbolism of the dreidel, a cherished Chanukah tradition. By examining the four sides of the dreidel and their connection to the human psyche—ego, bodily urges, reason, and the compulsion to destroy—we uncover a deeper narrative about human behavior and spirituality. Through the lens of Jewish mysticism, the dreidel becomes a metaphor for balancing our inner struggles and aligning them with our divine essence. The class further explore...
Dec 23, 2024•28 min
The second half of Genesis is filled with dreams that carry profound messages about life, destiny, and action. In this class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores the dreams of Joseph, the butler, and the baker, uncovering their deeper meanings. Through Joseph’s interpretations, we learn a critical distinction: the difference between being active participants in shaping our destiny versus passive observers of life’s circumstances. By understanding this lesson, we are empowered to take charge of our ch...
Dec 19, 2024•16 min
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...
Dec 15, 2024•35 min
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...
Dec 09, 2024•7 min
In this sermon, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath draws parallels between the lives of Isadore and Nathan Strauss, the parsha’s narrative of Yaakov’s journey back to the Holy Land, and the enduring challenges and mission of the Jewish people throughout history. By exploring the Strauss brothers' devotion to Israel, Yaakov's escape from Lavan, and the recurring pattern of antisemitism in history, the sermon highlights our divine purpose: to illuminate the world with G-d's presence and moral clarity, wherever...
Dec 05, 2024•25 min
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Dec 02, 2024•10 min
In this deeply personal and profound sermon, we confront the unanswerable question of why tragedies befall righteous individuals, using the life and legacy of Rabbi Zvi Kogan HY"D as a source of inspiration. While acknowledging the pain and darkness, we explore the Jewish response: to transform sorrow into an unstoppable commitment to goodness, light, and purpose. Drawing from the teachings of the Rebbe and our Patriarchs' connection to wells, we learn that even in the depths of despair, the hid...
Nov 27, 2024•32 min
Contact Rabbi Bernath via http://www.theloverabbi.com Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Sign up for Rabbi Bernath's Relationships Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-love.../episodes/Love-Rabbi-QA-ecpnte Sign up for Rabbi Bernath’s Kabbalah Podcast https://anchor.fm/kabbalahforeveryone Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi Support the show Got your...
Nov 27, 2024•7 min
Contact Rabbi Bernath via http://www.theloverabbi.com Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Sign up for Rabbi Bernath's Relationships Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-love.../episodes/Love-Rabbi-QA-ecpnte Sign up for Rabbi Bernath’s Kabbalah Podcast https://anchor.fm/kabbalahforeveryone Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi Support the show Got your...
Nov 26, 2024•8 min
Contact Rabbi Bernath via http://www.theloverabbi.com Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Sign up for Rabbi Bernath's Relationships Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-love.../episodes/Love-Rabbi-QA-ecpnte Sign up for Rabbi Bernath’s Kabbalah Podcast https://anchor.fm/kabbalahforeveryone Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi Support the show Got your...
Nov 25, 2024•7 min
This week’s Torah portion illuminates a profound truth about Jewish identity: we are both "inhabitants" and "strangers" in the world. Through Abraham’s insistence on purchasing the Machpelah cave for Sarah’s burial, and Isaac’s search for spirituality in his wife, we learn how to navigate our dual role. While we integrate into society, contributing as full participants, we remain distinct, rooted in a unique spiritual mission. This duality—belonging yet separate—challenges us to honor our faith ...
Nov 22, 2024•22 min
This week’s Torah portion recounts Abraham’s purchase of the Cave of Machpelah as a burial site for Sarah, a moment steeped in profound symbolism. Juxtaposed with Isaac and Rebecca's love story, the Torah reveals an eternal truth about relationships: true love is not confined to what is seen above the surface. It is rooted in a deeper, timeless connection that exists "beneath the ground." From the bond between husband and wife to the eternal relationship between humanity and G-d, the portion tea...
Nov 21, 2024•26 min
Contact Rabbi Bernath via http://www.theloverabbi.com Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Sign up for Rabbi Bernath's Relationships Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-love.../episodes/Love-Rabbi-QA-ecpnte Sign up for Rabbi Bernath’s Kabbalah Podcast https://anchor.fm/kabbalahforeveryone Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi Support the show Got your...
Nov 20, 2024•5 min
Contact Rabbi Bernath via http://www.theloverabbi.com Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Sign up for Rabbi Bernath's Relationships Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-love.../episodes/Love-Rabbi-QA-ecpnte Sign up for Rabbi Bernath’s Kabbalah Podcast https://anchor.fm/kabbalahforeveryone Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi Support the show Got your...
Nov 19, 2024•6 min
Contact Rabbi Bernath via http://www.theloverabbi.com Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Sign up for Rabbi Bernath's Relationships Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-love.../episodes/Love-Rabbi-QA-ecpnte Sign up for Rabbi Bernath’s Kabbalah Podcast https://anchor.fm/kabbalahforeveryone Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi Support the show Got your...
Nov 18, 2024•6 min
This week's Torah portion, Vayeira , captures the surprising encounter between Abraham and three angelic visitors. Expecting divine revelations, the angels instead find Abraham busy with hospitality — preparing food, fetching water, and overseeing their comfort. They question, “Where is Sarah your wife?” seeking a glimpse of the true tzaddik, only to find that her holiness, too, is concealed within the humble details of life. Through Abraham's actions, the angels learn that genuine holiness is n...
Nov 14, 2024•18 min
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...
Nov 13, 2024•6 min
This week, Rabbi Bernath's sermon delves into the profound moment in this week's Torah portion when G-d calls Abraham to leave everything familiar and embark on a journey that would define not only his own life but the life of humanity. The Midrash’s metaphor of a palace in flames becomes the key image for Abraham's—and ultimately all of Judaism's—mission. Abraham's journey begins with a cry to G-d, asking why a beautiful world, brimming with order and wonder, is engulfed in suffering and strife...
Nov 07, 2024•22 min
Contact Rabbi Bernath via http://www.theloverabbi.com Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Sign up for Rabbi Bernath's Relationships Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-love.../episodes/Love-Rabbi-QA-ecpnte Sign up for Rabbi Bernath’s Kabbalah Podcast https://anchor.fm/kabbalahforeveryone Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi Support the show Got your...
Nov 05, 2024•6 min
Contact Rabbi Bernath via http://www.theloverabbi.com Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Sign up for Rabbi Bernath's Relationships Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-love.../episodes/Love-Rabbi-QA-ecpnte Sign up for Rabbi Bernath’s Kabbalah Podcast https://anchor.fm/kabbalahforeveryone Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi Support the show Got your...
Nov 04, 2024•7 min
In this sermon, we delve into the story of Noah, exploring why the Talmud's mixed views on his righteousness matter. Noah is often compared unfavorably to figures like Abraham, leading to questions about why the sages seemed to minimize his virtue. However, this nuanced approach reveals Noah as a powerful role model for the everyday person. Despite being an ordinary man, not a towering spiritual giant, Noah’s steadfastness in a world of corruption proves that even those who struggle with doubt a...
Nov 01, 2024•22 min
In the aftermath of the Great Flood, humanity united in the Valley of Shinar to construct the Tower of Babel—a symbol of ambition and defiance. The story reveals three driving philosophies behind the Tower: rebellion against G-d, forced homogeneity, and misguided rationalism. While one idea was burnt away, another buried but recurrent, the last still towers today in subtle denial of divine orchestration. The lesson is clear: humanity thrives through embracing diversity, acknowledging divine orch...
Oct 31, 2024•27 min
Contact Rabbi Bernath via http://www.theloverabbi.com Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Sign up for Rabbi Bernath's Relationships Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-love.../episodes/Love-Rabbi-QA-ecpnte Sign up for Rabbi Bernath’s Kabbalah Podcast https://anchor.fm/kabbalahforeveryone Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi Support the show Got your...
Oct 28, 2024•8 min
In this poignant story, Rabbi Bernath reflects on the profound significance of Simchat Torah amidst the backdrop of recent tragedies, particularly the events of October 7th. Drawing from historical narratives, including the inspiring actions of Rabbi Frankel in 1942, he emphasizes the enduring Jewish spirit of resilience and solidarity. As communities around the world prepare to celebrate the completion of the Torah reading cycle, Rabbi Bernath invites listeners to honor the memory of those who ...
Oct 22, 2024•7 min
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...
Oct 14, 2024•30 min
As the gates of Yom Kippur draw to a close, Rabbi Bernath calls us to embrace the profound and unwavering strength of the “Even If” mindset—a faith, love, and joy that endure beyond ideal conditions. Drawing on the story of Chananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, who faced the Babylonian furnace with unyielding courage, Rabbi Bernath parallels this with modern-day heroes who embody this same resilient spirit. Through stories of extraordinary bravery, he challenges us to live a life defined not by the c...
Oct 13, 2024•32 min
