Foundations

Foundations

By Dmitry Goldshteyn

An exploration of Foundational Jewish principles of Reason and Faith.
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The Sons of Noah and Jacob

The Sons of Noah and Jacob

The spiritual and historical connection between the sons of Noah and the sons of Jacob in context of Channukah.

Jan 06, 202628:20
The Educational Purposes of Exile

The Educational Purposes of Exile

Exile is not only about punishment, but about learning something.

Jan 06, 202640:24
The Strange Story of Yehuda and Tamar

The Strange Story of Yehuda and Tamar

How can we understand a holy man like Yehuda involved with soliciting a night worker? (Low audio)

Jan 06, 202633:31
How to Let go, without Giving up!

How to Let go, without Giving up!

A fun dive into the dynamics of Faith, Trust, and reasonable effort with a side of theodicy (look it up lol).

Jan 06, 202646:59
Mesilas Yesharim Redux

Mesilas Yesharim Redux

Return to basic foundations, purpose of life, this world and the Next.

Dec 30, 202539:14
Foundational ideas in Judaism

Foundational ideas in Judaism

Start of your jewish journey correctly, with three fundamental principles that will act as a foundation for everthing else you learn.

Nov 27, 202506:20
Levels of Pleasure

Levels of Pleasure

Climb the ladder to transcendence with these three levels of pleasure.

Nov 27, 202512:05
Relationship Rules!

Relationship Rules!

Three fundamental rules for all relationships.

Nov 27, 202509:15
Parshas Toldos, Eisav and the death of Araham

Parshas Toldos, Eisav and the death of Araham

What made Eisav go bad, when he started with such potential?

Nov 21, 202540:39
Parshas Toldos, Boring Isaac

Parshas Toldos, Boring Isaac

Isaac our forefather at first seems like he's got very little interesting about him in comparison to his father and his son.

Nov 21, 202528:33
ABC's of Judaism, short version.

ABC's of Judaism, short version.

Fundamental and

Nov 17, 202503:17
Parshas Chayei Sarah, the power of 'everything'.

Parshas Chayei Sarah, the power of 'everything'.

An exploration of the idea that the forefathers were blessed with 'everthing'.

Nov 16, 202542:50
What do men want? Womens class

What do men want? Womens class

A womens class asking the age old question, what do men really want anyway?

Nov 04, 202557:09
Tu B'Av and a world build on Love

Tu B'Av and a world build on Love

Right after the saddest day of the year, Tisha B'Av, comes one of the happiest, Tu B'Av. Traditionally connected to the concept of romantic love, in this class we explore more deeply the mostly unknown holiday of the 15th day of Av.

Aug 05, 202541:48
The Divine Feminine and the Chosen People

The Divine Feminine and the Chosen People

Did you know that the Creator has a feminine presence? Did you also know it is connected to the Chosen people?

Jul 24, 202544:32
Amalek and Emunah

Amalek and Emunah

Who is this great enemy of Judaism, Amalek? What do they represent and how do we grow from our conflict with their ideology?

Jul 20, 202541:20
We want Moshiach now!, or do we?

We want Moshiach now!, or do we?

Why do we want Moshiach really? Explore multiple levels of maturity on the subject of awaiting Moshiach.

Jul 16, 202542:24
Purim and the terrible power of randomness

Purim and the terrible power of randomness

Purim is largely the story of the ideological battle between Amalek and Judaism. In this context we explore the philosophies of randomness vs providence.

Jul 16, 202541:30
Joyous Yom Kippur

Joyous Yom Kippur

Rejoice while trembling, Yom Kippur is a day of Awe, but it is also a day of remarkable Joy, lets explain why.

Oct 11, 202443:25
Levels of Pleasure

Levels of Pleasure

Pleasure is a Ladder leading to the Almighty, when properly utilized and not abused.

Oct 11, 202438:05
ABC's of Judaism with bad art

ABC's of Judaism with bad art

I illustrate three foundational principles of Judaism and rational life with badly drawn pictures.

Oct 02, 202402:10
Atonement and Purity

Atonement and Purity

Understanding the final stages of repentance, which is atonement and purity.

Sep 23, 202454:24
Confess Sinner! Jewish Style

Confess Sinner! Jewish Style

Confession is a Jewish thing, which means there's a right and wrong way to do it :)

Sep 17, 202444:52
Jewish Guilt

Jewish Guilt

Guilt and Shame are important parts of the Human experience, but what is proper Jewish Guilt and how do we use it to prepare for the High Holidays?

Sep 06, 202441:21
Preparing for Judgement Day

Preparing for Judgement Day

The Jewish month of Elul is the time to prepare for the High Holy Days, but when do you prepare for Elul?

Sep 01, 202447:30