Posts by Rabbi Isaac

Korachs rebellion

Parashat Korach: Ego vs. Divine Consciousness – The Path to Division and Death or Blessings and Bliss!

Parashat Korach teaches that ego divides and destroys, while Divine Consciousness unites and blesses. May we strive to quiet the voice of the ego within us, and like Moses, become humble vessels for peace, love, and truth. When we do, we not only avoid the pitfall of rebellion—we also inherit the true Promised Land: a life of harmony with God and others.

Parashat Sh’lach L’kha: The Power of Perception and the Cost of Fear

The story of the spies is not just ancient history; it’s a profound metaphor for our own inner spiritual journey. Every one of us is given a personal “Promised Land”—a destiny filled with purpose, growth, and divine blessing. But along the way, we are often confronted by metaphorical “giants”—obstacles, doubts, fears, and limiting beliefs that seem too powerful to overcome… Find out how to overcome these doubts and fears through the powerful lessons and parallels provided by Israel for us today!

Happy Father’s Day

Wishing all our wonderful Godly men a very Happy Father’s Day today as you all have the privilege of being Spiritual Fathers to someone even if you don’t have any children of your own! God bless you and remember to also give thanks to our Heavenly Father today who has shown us His amazing infinite…

tzitzit

The Importance and Beauty of Tzitzit

This week’s Torah portion of Shelach L’kha introduces a very practical commandment still applicable for us still today! In Torah parashah Sh’lach Lecha, after seeing that God’s people were having difficulty remembering and guarding God’s commandments, and thereby losing their intended blessing, we see an introduction to the principle of wearing a “reminder tassel” called a…

Parashat B’ha’alotkha: Becoming God’s Menorah of Light

In Parashat B’ha’alotkha (Numbers 8–12), the portion opens with a divine instruction to Aaron the High Priest regarding the lighting of the Menorah in the Tabernacle: > “Speak to Aaron and say to him: When you raise up (b’ha’alotkha) the lamps, let the seven lamps give light toward the face of the menorah” (Numbers 8:2).…

Why Sacrifices?

In light of this week’s Torah portion Vayikra, I thought I would post this question someone wrote us about the sacrificial system for you to meditate on… Question: Can I ask you why YHVH asks for sacrifices?  If he cannot change, how can he change this system of death He gave? Some say he did…