Jewish Psychology, Philosophy, and Spirituality with Rabbi Nir Menussi
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The Torah has an all-encompassing vision for mankind in which every person, Jew, and gentile, has a role to play. The Torah's ideal role for the non-Jew is that of the Noahide (in Hebrew, the Ben Noach, Child of Noah). This role is defined by a large body of halacha (law) called the Sheva Mitzvos Bnei Noach, the Seven Commandments of the Children of Noah. More and more non-Jews have turned to the ancient wisdom of the Torah and its sages for guidance as to what God expects from them. Unfortu ...
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We Were Meant to Teach Torah to All Mankind – What Happened?
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12:48Most people think the 10th of Tevet is just a "minor" fast day marking the start of a siege. But what if it actually holds the key to Judaism's entire mission? Support the channel: https://mailchi.mp/nehiru/supportNir Menussi
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Don't Fight Antisemitism - Do This Instead
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12:58A new wave of antisemitism is rising—but the real struggle may begin closer to home than we think. Support the channel: https://mailchi.mp/nehiru/supportNir Menussi
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A Little Light Dispels Much Darkness: Facing the New Antisemitisms
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1:43:19In this fascinating talk, Rabbi Nir Menussi discusses the global resurgence of antisemitism, describing it as a "light sleeper" that has fully awakened in both classical right-wing nationalism and modern left-wing anti-Zionism. Drawing on the philosophy of the Rebbe, he presents a radically positive approach: instead of getting caught in the "victi…
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Rosh Hashanah: Why the Jewish New Year Doesn’t Begin on the First Day of Creation
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16:21Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is often described as the anniversary of the world’s creation. But that’s not quite right — it marks the creation of humanity, surprisingly placing mankind before, and even above, the world. // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL // https://mailchi.mp/nehiru/supportNir Menussi
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Judaism vs. the Occult: What Does the Torah Say About Witchcraft, Sorcery & Divination?
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1:31:05In Parashat Shoftim, the Torah lists practices such as divination, sorcery, witchcraft, and necromancy — and calls them abominations. But what do these words really mean? Why are they forbidden, and how are they relevant today? In this 90-minute class, Rabbi Nir Menussi explores the Torah’s vision of the occult and shows how these ancient prohibiti…
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The Sci-Fi Story That Explains 2,000 Years of Anti-Semitism
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15:50What if the most profound explanation for anti-Semitism was hidden in a science fiction classic? In this episode, I explore Arthur C. Clarke’s Childhood’s End (1953) and uncover a startling parallel between its central idea and the way Jews have been perceived throughout history. From the Christian demonization of Jews to modern anti-Zionism, I pro…
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Reenchanting Intimacy: A Spiritual Response to the Sexual Revolution
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38:33The sexual revolution dismantled a sacred structure millennia in the making. What can take its place? In this revelatory lecture, Rabbi Nir Menussi explores how intimacy can be reenchanted through a four-level Kabbalistic framework that brings body, heart, and spirit back into alignment — offering not a return to the past, but a path forward toward…
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Ahavat Israel Is Not Enough: The 3 Loves That Will Build the 3rd Temple
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26:27What really caused the destruction of the Temples—and how do we make sure it never happens again? In this moving and insightful Tisha B’Av talk, we explore the deep spiritual diagnosis of our exile, rooted in three intertwined loves: the Love of God, the Love of Torah, and the Love of Israel. Drawing on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbeim, we’…
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Snakes & Ladders: Kabbalah & the Psychedelic Revolution
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1:11:14Why is the modern world turning to plant-based psychedelics for healing? What is the spiritual root of this movement, and how should Torah-based Judaism respond? In this rich, thought-provoking lecture, we trace the rise of the psychedelic movement through the lens of Jewish mysticism—from the serpent in Eden, through the Zohar’s inner map of mind,…
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Words that land: The message of the Daughters of Tzelafchad no one noticed
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Like a bridge over troubled water: The subtle art of compassion
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Jewish Pride and the Rebbe's Vision: Gimel Tamuz Farbrengen
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The Stages of Love's Growth According to Kabbalah
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Israel Rising: How Israel unintentionally became a regional superpower—and what's next?
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1:02:41Support my classes: https://mailchi.mp/nehiru/supportNir Menussi
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Jewish Rabbi: The attack on Iran is not only JUST WAR, but necessary for PEACE
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26:18Israel never aspired to spread war and violence. But when faced with an explicit threat of annihilation from a self-proclaimed genocidal state will rise to the occasion and preemptively strike. The current strike is not just a blessing for Israel, but for the Iranian people itself, as well as for the entire civilized world.…
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Lost your path? Shavuot is your chance to reconnect
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52:13Nir Menussi
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The World is Out of Focus: Confronting Our Generation's No. 1 Challenge
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25:20Understanding the Kabbalistic concept of "Yesod," Foundation.Nir Menussi
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Lag Ba'Omer is LITERALLY MIND BLOWING: It Can Expand Your Consciousness
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42:25It can expand your mind to true greatnes... // KEEP UP TO DATE // One link to rule them all: https://linktr.ee/menussi WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/nir-menussi-whatsapp Email: https://mailchi.mp/afbb216d51b9/newsletter-signupNir Menussi
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And what does this teach us about healing the political divide? // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL // Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nirmenussi PayPal: http://paypal.me/levhadashNir Menussi
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Fantasy, Psychology, and God
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28:11GENESIS begins April 27th: https://genesiscourse.net/Nir Menussi
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Soul of the Seder: How to Balance Chaos and Order in Passover?
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1:08:56SIGN IN TO THE GENESIS COURSE: https://genesiscourse.net/Nir Menussi
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The 12 Senses of the Soul According to Kabbalah
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1:01:24According to Kabbalah, the soul has 12 different spiritual senses, corresponding to the 12 Hebrew months. The first sense, belonging to Nisan, is "speech".Nir Menussi
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The Jewish Hero's Journey: Jungian Psychology Meets Kabbalah
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1:24:51What does Jung and Campbell's "Hero's Journey" model look like through a Kabbalistic lens?Nir Menussi
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The Secret of the Wise-Hearted Women
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Like a Bridge Over Troubled Water: The Art of Compassion
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1:17:13What is compassion and should we be compassionate towards ourselves? A class I gave on 22 Shvat in LA.Nir Menussi
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Post Traumatic Growth — A Jewish Perspective
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51:17The words "trauma" and "healing" have become commonplace, but what do they tell us about our generation?Nir Menussi
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Royalty Becomes Her: Queen Esther and the Rise of the Feminine
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1:32:45Vashti and Esther represent two modes of Feminism, one working against masculine tradition and one working with it.Nir Menussi
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How to choose your spiritual path?
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45:06There are so many paths to the Torah -- how can one choose? Must one choose? Are these two options contradictory?Nir Menussi
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The transitional period between the Exodus and receiving the Torah is a time for healing and restoring faith. The released hostages have to go through it, and so do we.Nir Menussi
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If you want to be spiritual, DON'T do these 3 things
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50:00Shortcuts are tempting, but can lead is to very superficial results. On three spiritual shortcuts we all need to avoid.Nir Menussi
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Moses & Masculinity: Why Jews Are Conflicted About Wielding Power
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48:16Pharoah, the tyrannical male, tried to kill all Jewish males. But Moses was able to rise and confront him with a rectified form of masculinity.Nir Menussi
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Judaism's Universal Calling: The 10th of Tevet as You've Never Heard it Before
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24:40The 10th of Tevet symbolizes the collapse of Judaism's universal vision, but it is destined to become a day of joy for all mankind.Nir Menussi
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The Secret of Hanukkah
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49:51The Hanukkah candles emit both light and warmth, each increasing as the days progress. But what exactly are the darkness and cold that they oppose?Nir Menussi
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Where Are You? Introduction to Chassidut (19 Kislev Class)
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1:01:3319 Kislev is called the New Year's Day of Chassidut. This is a good time to ask what are the Where, When and Who of Chassidut...Nir Menussi
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God is in the Details: A Spiritual Reading of a Jacob's Family Saga
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1:08:04Jacob marries four women and fathers thirteen children. The Torah chronicles this in detail, and the details contain many secrets we can implement in our lives.Nir Menussi
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Sabbatai Zevi: How to smell a false messiah
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Four Jewish Dating Tips That Can Change Your Life
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44:07Isaac and Rebbeca are the first Jewish matchmaking couple. Their story can teach us a great deal about dating and relationships.Nir Menussi
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Beyond the Gender Binary: The Incredible Untold Story of Abraham & Sarah
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55:32Abraham and Sarah are trying to go beyond the gender binary, to transcend their gender roles. They suceed, but only after accepting their innate differences.Nir Menussi
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The Fourth Revolution: Why the Time Has Come to Share the Torah with the Entire World
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50:24The laws regarding the commandment to learn Torah have undergone three incredible revolutions, and now a fourth one is underway: sharing the Torah with all of mankind...Nir Menussi
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"Polyamory is pure narcissism": Noah's Ark, the Flood, and the Birth of Monogamy
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56:03The mysterious story of the raven and the dove that Noah sends symbolizes the inner conflict within men between their polygamous nature and the ideal of monogamy.Nir Menussi
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The Mystery Rabbi Everyone Should Know
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1:04:56Rabbi Usher Freund was a tzaddik who lived in Jerusalem. The stories of and inspired by him, and the life advice he gave people, are nothing short of a spiritual treasure.Nir Menussi
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The Inner Conflict Within Israel | with Former Ambassador David Friedman
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53:50A few weeks ago I had the joy and privilege of sitting down with the fascinating David Friedman, former US ambassador to Israel and one of the masterminds behind the Abraham Accords. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I have. David Friedman's website: https://www.onejewishstate.net/Nir Menussi
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How this year's curses became blessings (and why things will only get better...)
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27:21Every year new Divine light comes into the world, sweetening the previous years’ harsh judgments.Nir Menussi
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The spiritual lesson of the Nasrallah assassination
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17:24Every event in our private and public lives invites us to learn a spiritual lesson. The latest amazing achievement by the IDF is no exception...Nir Menussi
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Is it ok to rejoice when our enemies die?
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Father, King, Husband: Three ways of thinking about God
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54:25We are accustomed to picturing God as our Father and our King, but He is often also described as our Husband... What do these three metaphors teach us about serving God?Nir Menussi
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Someone made an incredible podcast from my essay!
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12:04Check out this amazing podcast someone made from my latest Substack essay. Make sure you listen till the end... Read the original essay: https://nirmenussi.substack.com/p/second-innocence-the-transformativeNir Menussi
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How to preserve your innocence in a harsh and cynical world
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55:51We all lose our innocence. It's inevitable and irrevocable, but we can cultivate a second, mature innocence. Three Biblical figures can guide us in this: Noah, Abraham, and Jacob. Enjoy! JOIN THE WEEKLY CLASS: https://mailchi.mp/bcb28960eed8/weekly-class-subscribeNir Menussi
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Peace through Strength: Why a deal with Hamas should be out of the question
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40:10The tragedy of the 6 executed hostages reignited the advocacy for a deal with Hamas. In this video Rabbi Nir Menussi gives a sobering explanation for why this would be a fatal error. JOIN THE WEEKLY CLASS: https://mailchi.mp/bcb28960eed8/weekly-class-subscribeNir Menussi
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