Real Women, Real Torah

In this episode, Goldie Markovits and Hadassah Shemtov study a short maamar about the spiritual Egypt inside of all of us and how we can experience a personal exodus. They explore how it is possible to bridge the gap between the cool, calm, collected mind and the fierce, fiery, flickering heart.  How do we allow the truth we experience in our mind to touch our heart, inspire it, and ultimately, release the unbounded energy contained within it?

In this episode of our Monthly Maamar series, Ettel Kaplan and Hadassah Shemtov explore the existential yearning that our soul experiences while in a body, based on the sixth maamar in Kuntres Umaayon. Their discussion flips our picture of Judaism on its head and challenges us to consider: Is life about finding the answers or uncovering our deepest questions? Is it about arriving at knowledge of the truth or living in wonder of the unknown? Is it about finding contentment or discovering our unquenchable thirst for G-d?

"No thought can grasp You at all, but You are grasped by the inner most will of the heart."  In this episode, Yitty Gniwisch and Hadassah Shemtov discuss a maamar from Hemshech Samech Vov based on this intruiging line from the Zohar. Through the words of the maamar and through the lens of their own experience, they explore the parent-child relationship, what makes it so unique and why is it the perfect parallel for a Jew's essential relationship with G-d. Listen in for a glimpse into a beautiful maamar and two women's profound reflections on it.

In this first episode of our new monthly ma'amar series, Chayale Tzukernik and Hadassah Shemtov explore the ma'amar "Pasach Eliyahu 5715".  They discuss two opposing perspectives on reality; the natural vs. the miraculous, a G-d centered universe vs. an ego centered universe. Ultimately, these two realms must fuse together both, both in the world and in ourselves. This fusion lies at the core of what 19 Kislev is all about.  Come celebrate with us!

Ponder Point #5 - From The Archives A one hour discussion with Rabbi Breitowitz, a world renowned teacher from Jerusalem, in which we explore the Halachic definition of an Agunah and what we can do to combat the issue. Explore the sources of topics you always wondered about.

Ponder Point #4 - From The Archives A one hour discussion with Mrs Ella Wilhelm delving into the fascinating stories of Agadda and discovering their true meaning. Explore the sources of topics you always wondered about.

Ponder Point #3 - From the Archives A one hour discussion with Mrs Chana Ginsburg, a therapist, counselor and brilliant scholar and teacher of Kabbalah and Chassidus. Explore the sources of topics you always wondered about.

Ponder Point #2 - From the Archives A one hour discussion with Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe. Explore the sources of topics you always wondered about.

Ponder Point #1 - From the Archives A one hour discussion with Mrs Chana Silberstein exploring relationships, trust, and life challenges. Explore the sources of topics you always wondered about.

Daf 49 of Maseches Sotah. This series is hosted by Hadassah Shemtov and Devorah Silberstein.