On Mussar – Chassidus – a Kabbalistic explanation
January 30, 2019
(1) What is the difference in concept between the approaches of “Mussar” and “Chassidus”? (2) Is there a necessity to... Read more
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Guide to the “Da Es” series
January 30, 2019
I saw a response from the Rav regarding the order of how to learn the “Da Es” sefarim. The Rav... Read more
Defining Pnimius – Inwardness
January 21, 2019
1) Often the Rav speaks of a general definition “The more a person becomes inward (pnimi).” What does the Rav... Read more
Teshuvah For Violating The Bris
January 7, 2019
In a case of a person who has been stumbling in the sin of “violating the Bris” [the sin of... Read more
Sins Involving Personal Holiness
January 7, 2019
Are the ways of avodah written in the Rav’s “Bilvavi” sefarim and “Da Es” series also for a person who... Read more
Learning Chassidus
January 7, 2019
For someone who wants to understand the fundamental teachings of Chassidus (including someone born Chassidic and raised Chassidic), what is... Read more
Keeping the Faith in the Marketplace
January 7, 2019
Firstly, I want to thank the Rav that it is now possible to send questions in. I have the option... Read more
Studying The Human Soul
January 7, 2019
Greetings to the Rav. In recent years, a strong will has been awakened in me to help people, especially when... Read more
4 Elements of Fear
January 7, 2019
In our generation we are finding two central causes for all personal issues: depression, and fear. There are therapists today... Read more
Elements of Intimacy
January 7, 2019
1) The sefer “Asiris HaEifah” of the Kamarna Rebbe writes that a person need to begin his avodah by first... Read more
Understanding Myself & Others
January 7, 2019
I am interested in learning more about the powers of the soul, and I would be happy to know if... Read more
Examples of Expansion & Contraction
January 7, 2019
I need a clarification on the concepts of “expansion” and “contraction” of the soul. I do not understand the concept... Read more
Spiritual Satisfaction for the Jewish Woman
January 7, 2019
Shalom, Rav. I want to know more about a woman’s role in building the home, in a way that a... Read more
Who Should be the Sandak
January 7, 2019
If the parents of a newborn child are in doubt about who they should use as a “sandak” for the... Read more
Researching Info On The 4 Elements
January 7, 2019
Concerning the 4 elements of the soul, I have found other sefarim besides for Shaarei Kedushah of Rav Chaim Vital... Read more
Conditions For Learning Kaballah
January 7, 2019
I want to ask a question concerning one who wishes to begin learning sefer Eitz Chaim. What are the necessary... Read more
Naming A Baby
January 7, 2019
When choosing a name for a baby, what factors does this depend on (excluding a situation where the parents are... Read more
Jealousy Attacks
January 7, 2019
Shalom, honorable Rav. My entire soul and life lays in this question. The dominant element which I identify in my... Read more
Insensitivity
January 7, 2019
How it is that certain people can be so insensitive to other people’s feelings? In our language today, we call... Read more
Havayah & Bris Kodesh
January 7, 2019
Is there a connection between the revelation of the power of havayah and guarding the Bris Kodesh? I don’t mean... Read more
Power of havayah
January 7, 2019
The Rav has explained in many places that the fundamental of all inner avodah is to reveal the power of... Read more
General & Individual Purpose In Life
January 7, 2019
How can a person know and understand his purpose on the world, on a general and individual level?... Read more
Elements of The Emotions
January 7, 2019
Each person has seven primary negative emotions, as mentioned in “Getting To Know Your Feelings”. Do each of these emotions... Read more
Down in the Dumps
January 7, 2019
My ruchniyus (spiritual situation) has taken a downslide. Nothing comforts me. What should I do?... Read more
Dealing With Unfairness
January 7, 2019
How do I deal with a boss who doesn’t keep to the conditions of the workers, especially if he was... Read more
Balancing the Four Elements
January 7, 2019
I have some questions about the four elements of the soul. 1) The Rav has said that one needs to... Read more
Applying The Four Elements To Marriage
January 4, 2019
The Rav has said that in order for a couple to improve their marital peace, a couple needs to find... Read more
Accessing the Light of the Neshama
January 4, 2019
I read a response of the Rav in which the Rav explained that in our generation, the avodah (task) of... Read more
Guide To The Bilvavi Sefarim
December 28, 2018
(1) I want to ask about the order of how I should work on implementing the nine volumes of the... Read more