Unicorns, phoenixes, dragons, mermaids – what does the Torah (and other holy texts) say about these mythical creatures? Could they be real, and what spiritual significance do they carry? Find out in this fun class where we also explore narwhals and dugongs in the Tabernacle, the great battle of Behemoth and Leviathan, Greek myths of the Pegasus and the Chimera, dinosaurs in Tanakh, the Stone of Scone, and the true origins of King Arthur’s Excalibur.
Tag Archives: Moses’ Staff
A Jewish Approach to Psychedelics (Video)
In recent years, psychedelic substances have entered the mainstream and many people have begun using Ayahuasca, DMT, psilocybin, peyote, and other “plant medicines” for healing and overcoming traumas. What is the Jewish approach to such psychedelics? What can we learn about them from the Torah, and from the procedures of the kohen gadol on Yom Kippur? How do we address the risks and dangers surrounding these drugs? And is there any connection to avodah zarah or idolatry in ceremonies that make use of these substances? Find out in this fascinating podcast where we also discuss “snake energy” and kundalini, yoga and astronomy, and what role plant medicines might play in the forthcoming Messianic Age.
Reincarnation in Judaism, Part 3
In this concluding installment of the series, we explore the intriguing mechanisms of reincarnation and look at specific examples from Cain and Abel, Moses and Jethro, Balaam, Terach, Job, Deborah, Tamar, and others. Also, can a male soul reincarnate in a female body, or vice versa? And how many total souls are meant to exist across all time? Plus: What is a dybbuk and does Judaism have a notion of “exorcism”? Who did Cain and Abel marry? And did God make other humans besides Adam and Eve?