Exploring unsettling concepts, this book delves into the psychological and philosophical implications of a particularly troubling notion. It challenges readers to confront their own beliefs and societal norms, unraveling the complexities of human nature and morality. The narrative weaves together thought-provoking scenarios and real-world examples, encouraging deep reflection on the darker aspects of existence. Through its compelling analysis, the text invites an examination of the boundaries of ethics and the human condition.
Exploring the concept of transgressive instincts, this work delves into the importance of listening to one's soul in the face of societal norms. It draws on examples from biblical history and Hasidic traditions to illustrate when it is appropriate to follow these instincts, offering a blend of spiritual insight and practical guidance. The book encourages readers to reflect on their own experiences and the deeper meanings behind their impulses, promoting a journey of self-discovery and ethical contemplation.
Exploring the transformative power of negative emotions, Rabbi Nilton Bonder delves into envy, jealousy, hatred, and anger through the lens of Talmudic wisdom and Jewish mysticism. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these feelings, whether experienced or inflicted, and offers insights on how to convert them into peaceful coexistence. The teachings encourage embracing the biblical principle of loving one's neighbor, highlighting the potential for personal growth and improved relationships through self-reflection and compassion.
Exploring the concept of "yiddishe kop," the book delves into the Jewish people's remarkable ability to navigate and escape challenging situations throughout history. Rooted in a legacy of persecution, this intuitive genius is attributed to their long-standing tradition of reasoning and interpretation of Holy Scriptures. The text highlights how such experiences have honed their problem-solving skills, emphasizing the cultural significance and resilience inherent in Jewish identity.
This book challenges us to take a broad and ethical view of economic behavior, which includes all forms of exchange and human interaction, from how we spend our money to how we fulfill our role as responsible human beings in a global economic framework. Drawing on Jewish ethical teachings, mystical lore, and tales of the Hasidic masters, Bonder explores a wide range of subjects including competition, partnerships, contracts, loans and interest, tipping, and giving gifts.
The Abraham Path is the route of cultural and spiritual tourism that retraces the journey made by Abraham (Ibrahim) through the heart of the Middle East some four thousand years ago. This book recounts the inner and spiritual foortprints of the first study tour along the entire Abraham Path conducted in November 2006 by a group of pacifists and theologians under the guidance of the Program on Conflict Negotiation at Harvard Law School.
Exploring contemporary pagan beliefs, this book delves into the ongoing controversies surrounding spirituality and practices in modern paganism. It addresses the challenges faced by practitioners and the diverse interpretations of pagan traditions, inviting readers to engage with these complex issues. The narrative encourages reflection on personal beliefs and the evolving nature of spirituality in today's world.
Exploring the intersection of Jewish mythology and modern technology, this book delves into the dual themes of the Jewish identity as both "people of the Book" and wanderers. It draws on mystical teachings to propose that special media can help transcend reality, reflecting on the longest exile in human history. By examining modern metaphors related to the internet, it highlights innovative rabbinic strategies for creating connections despite the absence of community and territory, introducing the concept of "Jumping the Path."
The Kabbalah of Time is an interactive investigation of two fundamental mysteries: the Absolute (God) and the Infinite (time-space). Everything that has form was shaped by the transitory nature of time. God, devoid of form, as presented in the Biblical text, is a God that does not belong to time. Using mystical teachings within Judaism to learn from the perspective of beyond time, Rabbi Nilton Bonder presents some intriguing questions and mysterious answers that can contribute to a better intimacy with reality. Viewing Creation as the Creation of time itself he proposes a countdown for the establishment of sequential time as we know it. Day 1: The Everlasting produces the Now. Day 2: The Now produces existence. Day 3: Existence produces death. Day 4: Death produces feelings. Day 5: Feelings produce intelligence. Day 6: Intelligence produces the past. Day 7: The past produces the future. Why would a Creator by nature be hidden and invisible? Can something exist without being inside time? Where did we come from and where do we go when we leave time? What if time could be understood as a place, a place that has no direction?
Wer mit dem Rücken zur Wand steht, muss schnell denken. Wie aber lernt man, schnell zu denken und klug zu handeln, bevor man an der Wand steht?§Rabbi Nilton Bonder bringt den Leser in diesem blitzgescheiten und äußerst lebenspraktischen Buch in Kontakt mit nützlichen Erfahrungen und Strategien, wie sie nur der jiddische Kopp zu bieten hat. Sie helfen, komplexe Sachverhalte rasch zu erfassen und völlig neu zu betrachten. Solchermaßen selbst befähigt, lassen sich auch scheinbar unauflösbare Schwierigkeiten mutig angehen und elegant meistern.§In diesem Buch wird die Kunst, Probleme zu lösen, über meisterhaft erzählte Geschichten aus der jüdischen Weisheitstradition zugänglich gemacht. Diese Kunst hat in der jüdischen Kultur eine lange Tradition. Die jahrtausendelange Erfahrung existenzieller Bedrohung hat unglaubliche Lösungsgeschichten entstehen lassen, die immer aufs Neue überraschen: durch Scharfsinn, Klugheit, Mut und nicht zuletzt bei allem Ernst durch tiefen Witz.§Ein Schatz nicht nur für Therapeuten und Berater, sondern für alle, die anderen und sich selber helfen wollen, nicht vor die Wand zu fahren. Gehoben und in klaren, einfachen Worten beschrieben von einem Meister komplexen Denkens. Wie erlangt man ein gutes Urteilsvermögen? Durch viel Erfahrung. Und wie sammelt man viel Erfahrung? Durch Fehlurteile.
