Lech
Lecha: The Secrets of the Unifying Covenants (xx:xx min):
Everybody would like to emulate God
and to have the ability to influence Divine Providence. The keys to both
these lofty aspirations are hidden in
this week's Torah portion. In this audio lecture, Rabbi Ginsburgh delves
into the two covenants between God and Abraham -- and his descendants. When
we apply the inner meaning of these covenants in our lives, we can merit to
bring God true joy and pleasure in His creation.
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This lecture was recorded live in Kfar Chabad,
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5765 (Oct. 2004).
Vayerah:
Abraham's Divine Beard Salon (29:04 min):
Besides receiving food, drink and a
place to stay, Abraham's many guests were treated to a beard grooming that
would totally change their perception of God. What truth was Abraham
disseminating throughout the world, and how is it reflected in beard
consciousness? In this audio lecture, Rabbi Ginsburgh explores the secret of
the mysterious eshel that Abraham planted in Be'er Sheva. When we
understand the inner consciousness of this eshel, we can unlock the
gate to the true perception of the One God.
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5765 (Oct. 2004).
Chayei
Sarah: The Consummate Life of Sarah (19:06 min):
The
first Jew to ever die was Sarah, the first matriarch. The Torah explicitly
enumerates the years of her life, beckoning us to explore their deep
significance. In this audio meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh delves into the
inner meaning of Sarah's most perfect and all-inclusive lifespan and the
message that her years holds for us.
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5765 (Nov. 2004).
Toldot:
Digging the Wells in our Souls (19:28 min):
Our
souls have infinite depths, waiting to be uplifted and manifest at the
surface. The Divine service of our Patriarch, Isaac, was to dig wells and to
both literally and figuratively release the subterranean waters from their
straits below, allowing them to swell to the surface and broaden. In this
audio meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh describes the levels of the soul as they
correspond to the wells that Isaac dug. When we can identify these levels in
ourselves, we can achieve the infinite breadth of the highest level of our
souls, penetrating all barriers and achieving true fruitfulness and
fulfillment in our lives.
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This lecture was recorded live in Kfar Chabad,
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Vayaitzai:
The Secret of the Fusion of the Stones (18:58 min):
Before
retiring for the night, Jacob placed twelve stones under his head as a
pillow. Miraculously, these stones all fused into one. King David also had a
similar experience of stone fusion when the five stones he inserted into his
slingshot to kill Goliath all fused into one. Why did the stones of Jacob
and of King David fuse together and what secret do they hold for us? In this
audio lecture, Rabbi Ginsburgh reveals how the unification of diversity
represented by these stones ultimately brings us to the recognition that
everything in reality is simply "God is One."
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Vayishlach:
Battling the Stranger in the Darkness (18:58 min):
There
is an ongoing battle in our souls between the forces of good and the forces
of evil. When we triumph over the evil, we benefit not only ourselves, but
also the evil, whose Divine mission is to be defeated by the good. In this
audio meditation, Rabbi Ginsburgh guides us through the symbolism of Jacob's
battle with the archangel of Esau. When we understand the inner meaning of
this battle within our souls, we can rectify ourselves and our surroundings
and manifest God's Divine light in all of reality.
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Audio Lectures on the Torah Portions of Bereishit