Chassidic Psychology
Parashat Nitzavim (Rosh Hashanah): Only Tod...
The Torah portion of Nitzavim deals mainly with the covenant between God and the Jewish People. The key word in this portion is “today." You
Ba’al Shem Tov: All My Thoughts Are About...
Translated from Rabbi Ginsburgh’s trilogy of stories of the Ba’al Shem Tov, Vol. II p. 124 The Ba’al Shem Tov said: Even if the bowl
The Lowest of the Low
On Tisha B’Av we reach the low point of the Jewish calendar. We sit on the ground and read the Book of Lamentations describing the
Rectify Demons? Or Suppress Them?
Under the surface of man’s soul, demons frolic, casting a shadow on the soul’s perfection. These demons are lusts, imaginary situations, anxiety, scars from the
Breaking Addiction with Joy
One of the suggestions for helping people overcome repeated behavioral lapses is to fine themselves. To break an addiction, it is often recommended that the
The Challenge of Wealth
Navigating a trial requires confidence in God. In principle, every trial is a trial of faith, when it seems that God’s Providence has been removed
Understanding Adolescence: From Chaos to Re...
One of the most foundational topics in the Kabbalah of the Arizal is the shattering of the so-called World of Chaos and the construction of
The Book of Ruth
Rabbi Ginsburgh explores the interplay between the protagonists in the Scroll of Ruth and modern physics, specifically the pigeon-hole principle. Meditating on the relationships between
Can we be Authentically Happy? Part 2
In part 1, we discussed how natural joy is the happiness in who we are, in our very existence. It already exists within us. All we have
Can we be Authentically Happy? Part 1
Click here for Part 2 of this article Purim is right around the corner and now we are obligated to be happy. That’s an order!