What is Sin?
We have been told to abandon sin, to forsake sin, and not to sin. But what is sin? What does it mean to sin? And once we know, how do we avoid it?
Baptism as a Part of Rebirth
When Nicodemus came to Jesus to learn about salvation, he was told he would need to be born again.
Serving Others
Kabbalist teacher Rav Akiva taught that loving others as we love ourselves is the purpose of all spiritual teachings and the very heart of our spiritual work.
Born that Way
We are currently in the "Flesh" state. As such, we are fallen; slaves to Ego. Our perfect souls, and we know they are perfect because we are the children of God, were corrupted by mortality.
Vav Hei Vav
This first Name of God can be used as a teshuvah meditation. It is used in this manner to look into and correct the past.
Teshuvah: The Gospel of Jesus Christ
Teshuvah is a Hebrew word translated in the Bible as “commandment“ or “repentance.” However, it’s true meaning is “return,” as in one returning to their original state.
And a Contrite Spirit
If the broken heart is one being open to both receiving and pouring out God’s Love, the true prayer now inscribed upon it, what then is the “contrite spirit?”