The Institute Of Jewish Spirituality & Society

Our mission is to advance scholarship and social transformation, bringing Jewish spiritual knowledge to bear on the toughest challenges of contemporary society.

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"Think good and it will be good."

These profound words from the Tzemach Tzedek of Chabad remind us of the power of positivity and belief. Your thoughts have the potential to shape your reality—choose them wisely. ✨

#InspirationalQuotes #PositiveThinking #Wisdom

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Explore the world of spirituality and philosophy through this excerpt from the 2018 IJSS conference session—"Contemplation, Meditation, and Metaphysics in Second Generation Habad"—by Jonathan Garb, Gershom Scholem Professor of Kabbalah at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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"Our emotions can be either corrupted or elevated—it’s a choice we make every day. How we nurture them shapes our perspective and actions.

Where do your emotions lead you?

#MindfulLiving #PersonalGrowth #RabbiManisFriedman

https://t.co/JwPeq2w4ny

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Exploring Hasidic thought reveals a deep emphasis on transcending meditation itself.

Like Zen's "just sitting" approach, it focuses on worship without techniques or concentration. Discover writings by Nahum and others that align with this perspective.

#MeditationInsights

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"What is forbidden is forbidden, and what is permitted is unnecessary." - Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi

A profound reflection on discipline, boundaries, and the pursuit of clarity. What does this quote evoke for you? Share your thoughts below.

#Wisdom #Reflection

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Ideals of Contemplative Solitude and Social Community in the Hasidic Ethos

Elliot R. Wolfson is Marsha and Jay Glazer Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies and Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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The essence of p’nimius haTorah and Kabbalah reveals a profound paradox—the ineffable presence of “God.” Infinitely beyond our grasp, yet intimately present in ways words cannot capture. 📖✨

#PnimiusHaTorah #Kabbalah #SpiritualWisdom

https://t.co/m4IOz27M6E

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“The beauty of Jewish spirituality is precisely that in Judaism, God is close. You don’t need to climb a mountain or enter an ashram to find the Divine Presence.” - Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Reflect on the closeness of the Divine within everyday moments.

#JewishWisdom #RabbiSacks

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"If you wait until you find the meaning of life, will there be enough life left to live meaningfully?"

Reflect on what truly matters and take action today. Life is happening now—how will you choose to live it?

#MeaningfulLife #LiveWithPurpose

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Humanity holds a profound role in the cosmos—serving as a conduit for divine sustenance to all universes. 🌌

When self is nullified and Thought connects with Nothingness, new energies flow, renewing all existence.

#Philosophy #SpiritualReflection #InfiniteConnection

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Adversity is not just a challenge—it’s an opportunity for growth.

Adversity can lead to transformation and resilience. Discover the powerful ways that facing obstacles can shape us into stronger individuals. 📖✨

#GrowthThroughAdversity #Wisdom #MosheIdel

[The Institute Of Jewish Spirituality & Society @theIJSS_]

"Think good and it will be good."

These profound words from the Tzemach Tzedek of Chabad remind us of the power of positivity and belief. Your thoughts have the potential to shape your reality—choose them wisely. ✨

#InspirationalQuotes #PositiveThinking #Wisdom

[The Institute Of Jewish Spirituality & Society @theIJSS_]

Explore the world of spirituality and philosophy through this excerpt from the 2018 IJSS conference session—"Contemplation, Meditation, and Metaphysics in Second Generation Habad"—by Jonathan Garb, Gershom Scholem Professor of Kabbalah at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

[The Institute Of Jewish Spirituality & Society @theIJSS_]

"Our emotions can be either corrupted or elevated—it’s a choice we make every day. How we nurture them shapes our perspective and actions.

Where do your emotions lead you?

#MindfulLiving #PersonalGrowth #RabbiManisFriedman

https://t.co/JwPeq2w4ny

[The Institute Of Jewish Spirituality & Society @theIJSS_]

Exploring Hasidic thought reveals a deep emphasis on transcending meditation itself.

Like Zen's "just sitting" approach, it focuses on worship without techniques or concentration. Discover writings by Nahum and others that align with this perspective.

#MeditationInsights

[The Institute Of Jewish Spirituality & Society @theIJSS_]

"What is forbidden is forbidden, and what is permitted is unnecessary." - Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi

A profound reflection on discipline, boundaries, and the pursuit of clarity. What does this quote evoke for you? Share your thoughts below.

#Wisdom #Reflection

[The Institute Of Jewish Spirituality & Society @theIJSS_]

Ideals of Contemplative Solitude and Social Community in the Hasidic Ethos

Elliot R. Wolfson is Marsha and Jay Glazer Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies and Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

[The Institute Of Jewish Spirituality & Society @theIJSS_]

The essence of p’nimius haTorah and Kabbalah reveals a profound paradox—the ineffable presence of “God.” Infinitely beyond our grasp, yet intimately present in ways words cannot capture. 📖✨

#PnimiusHaTorah #Kabbalah #SpiritualWisdom

https://t.co/m4IOz27M6E

[The Institute Of Jewish Spirituality & Society @theIJSS_]

“The beauty of Jewish spirituality is precisely that in Judaism, God is close. You don’t need to climb a mountain or enter an ashram to find the Divine Presence.” - Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Reflect on the closeness of the Divine within everyday moments.

#JewishWisdom #RabbiSacks

[The Institute Of Jewish Spirituality & Society @theIJSS_]

"If you wait until you find the meaning of life, will there be enough life left to live meaningfully?"

Reflect on what truly matters and take action today. Life is happening now—how will you choose to live it?

#MeaningfulLife #LiveWithPurpose