Daily Jewish Thought
Thoughts on spirituality, Kabbalah, Jewish thought, Judaism and Relationships. Rabbi Yisroel Bernath is the Senior Rabbi at Rohr Chabad of NDG and the Jewish Chaplain at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. 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 104 matches (that he knows of) 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".
Episodes
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Passover | Who is the Wicked Son?
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Passover | Four Questions are Really Four Answers
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Fire, Ice, and the Narcissist King: A Lesson in Humility and Empathy
In the story of the seventh plague, hail, Pharaoh finally admits he was wrong after seeing hail mixed with fire from the sky—a strange and powerful miracle. This moment shows us that even someone as stubborn and self-centered as Pharaoh can hav...
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Passover | Come and Eat
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Passover | Why Do We Sanctify then Wash?
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Passover | Matzah - What was the Rush About?
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A Passover Seder Introduction
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Moses Didn’t Just Free Slaves... He Changed Humanity’s Vocabulary
The Exodus from Egypt was not just a historical event—it was a revolution in human consciousness. Moses didn’t only break the physical chains of slavery; he shattered the psychological and spiritual limitations that kept humanity in bondage. Th...
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Passover
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Finding Truth in an Imperfect World: Plato vs. Kabbalah.
Plato argued that reality is found in perfect, unchanging ideals, while the physical world is merely a flawed reflection. Chassidic thought challenges this notion, asserting that G-d’s presence is found precisely in the imperfect, physical worl...
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The Purim Story & Understanding the Uniqueness of Anti-Semitism and the Jewish Response
Anti-Semitism is not merely another form of bigotry or racial hatred—it is unique in its universality, its persistence throughout history, and its deep, irrational roots. From Pharaoh to Hitler, from ancient Persia to modern-day university camp...
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Rebroadcast: The Brief Story of Purim with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath
The Setting: After the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, the Jewish people are subjects under King Ahasuerus of Persia. The story begins with the king throwing a grand party, during which Queen Vashti is banished for her ...
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The Foolish Bird and the Eternal People: Understanding Haman’s Failed Strategy
The Midrash compares Haman’s plot against the Jews to a foolish bird attempting to drain the sea, beakful by beakful. At first glance, this fable highlights the impossibility of eradicating the Jewish people. But upon deeper examination, it rev...
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Silencing Inner Pharaohs: The Power of Untranslated Truths
Navigating the choppy waters of our inner Nile, where the Pharaoh of Negative Thought reigns supreme, Rabbi Bernath offers a sage map for the modern soul's Exodus. Picture this: an inner Pharaoh, all ego and no ear, refusing the logic we offer ...
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Echoes of the Unseen: Finding Meaning in What's Missing | Rabbi Bernath's on Parshat Tetzavah
In this week’s Torah portion, Tetzaveh, we embark on a journey of absence that paradoxically illuminates presence, a mystical dance where what is not seen or heard whispers louder than the clamor of what is. Welcome to "Echoes of the Unseen," a...
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Whispering Cedars: The Trees That Carried a Nation’s Hope
This week’s Torah portion, Terumah, describes the construction of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) using cedarwood (atzei shitim). But why did Jacob plant these cedars in Egypt 210 years before they were needed? The Midrash, quoted by...
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Acts of Love: From Question to Action with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath
This episode dances around the age-old question, "What is Love?", the exploration begins with a universal quandary: the reason we question love's essence often stems from feelings of deficiency—either doubting the love from someone specia...
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Celebrating Tu B'Shvat: Healing the World with Every Bite!
Dive into the profound spiritual significance of Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish 'New Year for Trees.' This class unravels how this ancient day, once focused on tithing fruits as per Talmudic teachings, evolved into a powerful tool for cosmic repair, as...
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Rebroadcast: Positive Jewish Identity | Rabbi Bernath's Weekly Sermon 2024
This week’s sermon reflects on the resilience and unity of our community. The book 'Buried by the Times' sheds light on a past where the Holocaust's truth struggled to find its rightful place in public consciousness, hidden away in the back pag...
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