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Kabbalah for Everyone
Rabbi Yisroel Bernath
Frequency: 1 episode/12d. Total Eps: 246
You have probably heard about Kabbalah either as a Hollywood phenomenon or something that is beyond the world that we live in. Kabbalah actually has incredible secrets that can transform your daily life. This is your chance to connect to this incredible ancient wisdom and change your life for the better.
Cherished for his incredible warmth and non-judgmental personality, this hipster is not your typical rabbi. He is real, raw, unconventional and loved by thousands across the world. Rabbi Bernath has been teaching Kabbalah for over 15 years. He is also the author of three books, and continuously produces engaging content on his many social media & podcast platforms. As a professional voice-over artist, screen-writer and documentarian, he has been a part of dozens of productions, including the award winning CBC Documentary "Kosher Love".
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When the Flame Goes Out: Finding Your Spark in the Empty Vessel
Season 11 · Episode 13
mercredi 5 novembre 2025 • Duration 01:01:32
In this heart-stirring exploration of the prophet Elisha’s miracle for the destitute widow, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath invites us to uncover our own “cruse of oil” the indestructible spark of holiness within. Drawing from Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi’s profound interpretation, we discover that the widow’s empty vessels are our empty actions, our daily deeds done even without inspiration. When we keep showing up, praying, loving, giving, building those vessels eventually overflow with divine oil. This class takes the ancient story and turns it into a living roadmap for reigniting the soul when we feel emotionally or spiritually numb.
Takeaways:
Every soul possesses a pure “cruse of oil” an unbreakable core of divine essence untouched by pain, doubt, or apathy.
When inspiration runs dry, the key is action: fill your life with “empty vessels” of goodness, even if your heart isn’t fully in it yet.
Emotional numbness doesn’t mean the soul has died it’s a signal that something deeper is ready to be rediscovered.
Love, awe, and purpose can be reclaimed through consistent small acts of holiness they become the vessels for divine flow.
The moment the spark reawakens, all your past “empty” deeds become filled with meaning, joy, and light.
#Bible #Kabbalah #Judaism #Jewish #mysticism #jewishmysticism #chassidus #chassidut #spiritualgrowth #Rabbi #chabad #spiritualgrowth #inspiration #soul #essence #Spiritual #divinespark
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Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6
Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhV
Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com
Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.
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AMA: Am I less of a Jew because I was raised Reform?
Season 11 · Episode 12
mardi 4 novembre 2025 • Duration 17:52
In this heartfelt Ask Me Anything, Rabbi Bernath responds to someone from the Kabbalah for Everyone Community, a lifelong Reform Jew who asks a question many have quietly carried: “Am I less of a Jew because I was raised Reform?”
Rabbi Bernath explores how Jewish identity transcends denominational labels. Drawing on teachings from Tanya and Rashi, he reminds us that every Jewish soul is a piece of G-d, unbreakable and equally precious.
This conversation becomes more than an answer, it’s an invitation to rediscover who we are beneath the labels. It’s a love letter to every Jew who has ever wondered if they still belong.
Takeaways:
There are no “levels” of Jewishness. Every Jew, regardless of affiliation or observance carries the same Divine spark.
Denominations are man-made; the soul is G-d-made. Labels were meant to organize ideas, not divide hearts.
Jewish identity is a relationship, not a category. Wherever you learn, pray, or grow, your connection to G-d is real and alive.
Belonging is not earned — it’s inherited. You’re part of the same eternal covenant, the same people, the same love story that began at Sinai.
Your light matters. Every small act of faith, study, or kindness sustains the Jewish people.
#Judaism #Jewish #JewishIdentity #reform #orthodox #belonging #Kabbalah
Available now:
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6
Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhV
Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com
Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.
Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate
Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath
Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi
Make a Confession: Reclaiming Judaism’s Lost Art of Owning Our Goodness
Season 11 · Episode 3
mercredi 10 septembre 2025 • Duration 50:02
In this class, Rabbi Bernath reframed the very idea of confession in Judaism. While most people think of confession as listing sins and failures, the Torah introduces Vidui Ma’aser, a “confession” where the farmer proudly declares to G-d that he has fulfilled every detail of the mitzvah of tithing. Why would the Torah call this a confession? Because true spiritual growth begins not by beating ourselves down, but by acknowledging the good we’ve done. When we confess our strengths, we build the confidence and clarity to face our shortcomings without despair.
Confession, then, isn’t meant to break us, it’s meant to fix us. It’s not about shame; it’s about uncovering the truth that we are divine souls who sometimes fall short but are always capable of rising higher. By celebrating our goodness first, we create the spiritual courage to transform our failures into growth.
Key Takeaways
- Confession in Judaism isn’t only about failure: The Torah’s “tithing confession” is actually a declaration of success.
- Celebrate your victories: By verbalizing what you’ve done right, you strengthen your belief in your own holiness and capacity.
- Healthy confession = owning both sides: “I am good and capable, and that’s why this mistake doesn’t fit me, and I can do better.”
- Encouragement inspires growth: Just as children thrive when parents highlight strengths before weaknesses, we too change more when we see ourselves through the lens of goodness.
- Chassidic joy in confession: Like the Baal Shem Tov’s cantor, we can sing our confessions, not out of arrogance or denial, but because cleansing the soul is a joyful act of uncovering diamonds beneath the dirt.
- Confession challenge: In the next 24 hours, “confess” something good you’ve done, out loud, to yourself or someone you trust. Let it remind you who you really are.
#Judaism #Jewish #chabad #Rabbi #Kabbalah #Torah #TorahLessons #TorahPortion #torahwisdom #BibleStudy #Bible #confession #goodness #psychology #baalshemtov #KiTavo #Teshuvah #ViduiMaaser #JewishGrowth
Available now:
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6
Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhV
Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com
Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.
Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate
Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath
Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi
What is Love Really?
Season 8
jeudi 11 janvier 2024 • Duration 30:00
"What is Love?" Love is redefined beyond the conventional understanding of a mere emotion or a passive state of being. We emphasized that love is an obligation and a directive, as illustrated in Leviticus 19:18, which commands to "love your fellow as yourself." This idea suggests that love is not just a spontaneous feeling but an active choice and action. Before one can extend love to others, it's crucial to first develop a sense of love for oneself. This foundational self-love sets the stage for meaningful and authentic relationships with others.
We further explored the idea that the essence of love is deeply rooted in the act of giving. It posits that love begins with giving and grows through consistent, thoughtful acts of kindness and generosity. This concept challenges the popular notion of love as a feeling that happens to us, suggesting instead that love is something we actively create through our actions. The more we give, the deeper our capacity for love becomes. This principle is encapsulated in the phrase, "First comes giving, then comes love," highlighting the transformative power of giving in cultivating and sustaining love. The chapter concludes by asserting that love is not just about feelings but about the deliberate and ongoing practice of giving, which ultimately shapes and strengthens our relationships.
You can join Rabbi Bernath every Thursday at 9am EST for a fantastic conversation on Zoom. Just email rabbi@jewishndg.com to get the zoom link.
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Available now:
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6
Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhV
Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com
Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.
Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate
Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath
Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi
What if I am disappointed with humanity as a whole?
Season 8
jeudi 4 janvier 2024 • Duration 29:34
In a world that often feels overwhelming and disappointing, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath brings a beacon of hope in this thought-provoking episode of "Kabbalah for Everyone." Addressing the deep-seated feeling of disillusionment with humanity, Rabbi Bernath delves into the ancient wisdom of Kabbalah to offer a fresh perspective. This episode guides listeners through understanding the collective journey of mankind, the role of individual actions in healing the world, and how to find personal peace amidst global disappointment. Rabbi Bernath shares inspiring stories and practical Kabbalistic teachings that help transform feelings of despair into actions of love and light. Tune in to rediscover hope and find solace in the power of positive change, one soul at a time.
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Available now:
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6
Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhV
Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com
Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.
Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate
Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath
Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi
What Does it Mean to “Believe in G‑d”?
Season 8
jeudi 21 décembre 2023 • Duration 33:54
Rabbi Yisroel Bernath, named “La Rabbin de Lamour” by the La Presse online daily and “Montreal’s Hipster Rabbi” by VICELAND’s Matty Matheson, is director at Chabad of NDG and the Jewish Chaplain at Concordia University in Montreal.
Cherished for his incredible warmth and non-judgmental personality, this hipster is not your typical rabbi. In 2012, Rabbi Bernath founded the smashing success JMatchmaking International, a network of Jewish dating sites. He has made several dozen matches to date! In addition to being a matchmaker and dating coach, Rabbi Bernath is also the author of three books, and continuously produces engaging content on his many social media & podcast platforms. As a professional voice-over artist, screen-writer, and actor, he has been a part of dozens of productions, including the hit CBC Documentary "Kosher Love".
Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com
Single? You can make a profile on www.JMatchmaking.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.
Contact Rabbi Bernath via http://www.theloverabbi.com
Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate
Sign up for Rabbi Bernath's Relationships Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-love.../episodes/Love-Rabbi-QA-ecpnte
Sign up for Rabbi Bernath’s Kabbalah Podcast https://anchor.fm/kabbalahforeveryone
Listen to Rabbi Bernath and Aleeza Ben Shalom’s New Podcast Matchmaker, Matchmaker as they handle the toughest questions about dating at https://linktr.ee/matchmakermatchmaker
Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath
Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi
Available now:
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6
Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhV
Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com
Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.
Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate
Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath
Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi
Introduction to Kabbalah - Angels
Season 8 · Episode 6
dimanche 17 décembre 2023 • Duration 01:29:07
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Download this little book and pray. These are prayers Jews have said for centuries in times of distress: https://jewishndg.com/media/pdf/1248/PQoG12484159.pdf
Don’t forget to go through the contacts in your phone and start texting people in Israel to let them know you are thinking of them. Include in this group people who you don’t know so well. A good word and a demonstration of love from a geographical distance goes a million miles.
Available now:
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6
Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhV
Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com
Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.
Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate
Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath
Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi
Why Don't Miracles Happen Anymore? A Conversation about Science and Kabbalah.
Season 8
jeudi 7 décembre 2023 • Duration 30:31
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Join the Million Mitzvah Campaign https://onemitzvah.org/israel/rabbi-bernaths-tea
Download this little book and pray. These are prayers Jews have said for centuries in times of distress: https://jewishndg.com/media/pdf/1248/PQoG12484159.pdf
Don’t forget to go through the contacts in your phone and start texting people in Israel to let them know you are thinking of them. Include in this group people who you don’t know so well. A good word and a demonstration of love from a geographical distance goes a million miles.
Available now:
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6
Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhV
Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com
Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.
Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate
Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath
Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi
Introduction to Kabbalah - The Four Worlds
Season 8 · Episode 5
lundi 4 décembre 2023 • Duration 01:27:04
Contact Rabbi Bernath via http://www.theloverabbi.com
Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate
Sign up for Rabbi Bernath's Relationships Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-love.../episodes/Love-Rabbi-QA-ecpnte
Sign up for Rabbi Bernath’s Kabbalah Podcast https://anchor.fm/kabbalahforeveryone
Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath
Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi
Available now:
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6
Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhV
Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com
Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.
Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate
Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath
Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi
Chaos & Purpose | A Special Kabbalah Discussion
Season 8
jeudi 30 novembre 2023 • Duration 40:22
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Join the Million Mitzvah Campaign https://onemitzvah.org/israel/rabbi-bernaths-tea
Download this little book and pray. These are prayers Jews have said for centuries in times of distress: https://jewishndg.com/media/pdf/1248/PQoG12484159.pdf
Don’t forget to go through the contacts in your phone and start texting people in Israel to let them know you are thinking of them. Include in this group people who you don’t know so well. A good word and a demonstration of love from a geographical distance goes a million miles.
Available now:
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6
Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhV
Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com
Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.
Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate
Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath
Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi
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