Jewish Astrology (76:41)
Jewish astrology is based on the first Kabbalistic text, Sefer Yetzirah, or The Book of Formation. In this lecture Rabbi Ginsburgh explains the basic corresopndence between the twelve months of the ancient Jewish calendar, the twelve tribes of Israel, and the twelve psychological forces that can be utilized in life. Learn how your Jewish birthday defines your potential, and life-task.
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This lecture was recorded live in Brazil, during the month of Elul 5764 (Sep 2004).
The Seven Dynamics of Divine Forgiveness (94.50)
God is a forgiver in essence. The more that we can emulate His forgiveness in our lives, the more we will be deserving of Divine forgiveness. What are the dynamics of this Divine forgiveness, and why does it awaken awe in our souls? In this audio lecture given on the eve of Selichot5764, Rabbi Ginsburgh delves into the depths of the process of forgiveness. When we apply our understanding of Divine forgiveness to our relationship with God and to forgiving others, we open ourselves to love-filled awe of God and to healthy and creative relationships with our loved ones.
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This lecture was recorded live in Crown Heights, NY on the 26th of Elul 5764 (Sep 2004), Sat night the eve of Selichot 5764.
Supporting the Fallen: The 5th of Av, the hillula of the Arizal (86.52)
Our reality is one of straits. On both a personal and national level, all of us have fallen and are in dire need of support. In this lecture, given on the 5th of Av, the hillula of the Arizal, Rabbi Ginsburgh analyzes the dynamics of the fall, and the powers of our souls that need to be strengthened so that we can bring the Mashiach without delay.
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This lecture was recorded live in Jerusalem, Israel on the 5th of Av 5763 (July 2003).
The Clarification of Evil: The Inner Meaning of Tu B'Av (29:21 min)
Since Adam and Eve ate from the Tree of Knowledge, good and evil are mixed together in our world. In our service of God, it is our duty to clarify the evil — to discern the good hidden within the apparent evil, and to extract it. In this audio lecture, Rabbi Ginsburgh discusses the source of this power of clarification. Learn how, when equipped with the proper tools, we can achieve the ultimate clarification — the birth of the Mashiach
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This lecture was recorded live in Kfar Chabad, Israel on the 15th of Av 5763 (July 2003).
The Secrets of the Year 5764
Every year has its own unique potential. In this discourse, Rabbi Ginsburgh delves into the hidden meaning of each component of the Jewish year of 5764. Step by step, he guides us through the spiritual service essential to manifestation of the unique potential hidden within this special year.
This lecture begins with the audience singing together with Rabbi Ginsburgh Rachmana D'anei. This liturgical melody appears in the selichot prayers which are recited yearly before the Jewish High Holidays. In this lecture Rabbi Ginsburgh explains the deep meaning of this melody. For your listening convenience we have separated the melody from the actual lecture.
The melody: Rachmana D'anei (2.36 min):
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The Secrets of the Year 5764 (88.12 min):
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This lecture was recorded live in Crown Heights, NY, Sat night, the 24th of Elul 5763 (Sept, 20, 03)–as preparation of the reciting of Selichot before the High Holidays.
Pesach (Passover) the Holiday of Transforming Blemishes into Divine Wonders (16.31 min)
The potential of every Jew is to express Divinity. The Hebrew word for Egypt, Mitzrayim, means "constraints." Constraints are the inability to fully express oneself. In Egypt, the Jewish people were constrained, and could not fully express Divinity. The redemption from the constraints of Egypt is the Divine power and the miracle of Pesach.
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This lecture was recorded live in Kfar Chabad, Israel for the Pesach Holiday of 5764.
