Reb Shaya Guttman
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Reb Shaya Guttman, founder of Nekudah Institute Inc, mashpiah and lecturer in Tzfat, Israel, speaks on a variety of topics centering on living the Jewish experience in its totality, 24/7 and 360 degrees, with the totality of our being. In addition to his lectures, Reb Shaya is also recognized as an inspiring musician and composer, having produced 4 CDs of traditional Jewish music and his own.
Reb Shaya Guttman
1w ago
In the month of Elul, we prepare for the judgment of Rosh Hashanah. But what is driving our teshuvah? It is out of fear for our own skin, or a true emotional reaction to how G-d reveals Himself to us in life? Rather than worrying about how He judges us, maybe we should consider whether we are serving Him as He deserves ..read more
Reb Shaya Guttman
2w ago
Why is the same action significantly different depending on whether one was commanded to do it, or does it optionally out of the goodness of his heart? We often think the latter is higher, but in reality it's the opposite. Find out why ..read more
Reb Shaya Guttman
3w ago
A major mitzvah given in this parshas is 'Uvo Sidbak' - You should cling to Him.' This mitzvah of Dveikus to Hashem is largely misunderstood and deemphasized today, but it's time for a second look. A short overview of some of the important points everyone should know ..read more
Reb Shaya Guttman
1M ago
Is preventing destruction of life considered a kindness, even if it means taking a life? What is the relationship of the body to the soul, and how do we use our bodies to represent Hashem in a physical world? These are some of the issues explored here ..read more
Reb Shaya Guttman
2M ago
What does this parsha teach us about the crucial difference between 'self-reliance' and total reliance on Hashem. Why was the Jewish nation deemed unfit for the challenge of taking over the land of Israel from the Canaanite nations, an essential condition for the creation fo the world? Find out here ..read more
Reb Shaya Guttman
3M ago
Aharon Hakohen's responsibility to light the menorah every day teaches an important lesson about the need for us to initiate our relationship with Hashem from below, and the relationship of the tzaddik with the people of Israel as a whole ..read more