Intermediate Talmud Teachings With Rabbi Mendel Kaplan

This in-depth Gemara study is about fascinating teachings of our Sages regarding THE RESURRECTION; the belief that those who lived, will rise to live again -- the principal of our Torah Faith that comprises the second blessing of the Amida. There seems to be a Torah tradition linking The Resurrection in Messianic Times exclusively to Israel, and kindred exclusivity to the Righteous. What about people buried elsewhere, what about those lacking merit, and most of all how does it square with the Mishna ruling that all of Am Yisrael are included?! Masechet Ketubot, Daf 111b -- Episode Three, entitled "THEY LIVE" addresses a burning question on The Resurrection: is this reserved for the righteous, or will the masses be included as well? In the previous Episode we clarified the teaching on Resurrection happening only in Israel. Now we will move to another surprising teaching indicating that only perfectly pious people will merit coming back to life in the end of Days. This teaching appears to be at odds with other accepted traditions about the (near) all-inclusive revival of people regardless of their level of learning, observance, or piety. To some degree, the reconciling of these seemingly disparate Torah traditions may be clarified by virtue of a far more inclusive definition of righteousness. Yet lowering the bar won't enable us to overcome the stubborn facts. Clearly the Dew of [re-animated] Life can only flow from the Torah's Light and radiance. How then might [spiritual] commoners receive the vivifying life-elixir energy of the future?! We on a true high with an uplifting and illuminating teaching that shows us all how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary levels of connectivity with G-d. This climatic Episode will provide powerful information on how we can link into the spiritual network to facilitate resuscitation despite systemic inadequacies!

This in-depth Gemara study is about fascinating teachings of our Sages regarding THE RESURRECTION; the belief that those who lived, will rise to live again -- the principal of our Torah Faith that comprises the second blessing of the Amida. There seems to be a Torah tradition linking The Resurrection in Messianic Times exclusively to Israel. The obvious question: what about people buried elsewhere?! This and other mysterious issues are addressed in this mini-series. Masechet Ketubot, Daf 111a -- Episode Two, entitled "QUANTUM TUNNELING," is about a futuristic subterranean Holyland Highway that'll enable the prophesized Return of The Dead for those buried outside the proverbial Land of The Living! Backgrounder: The Messianic Era resuscitation of the deceased seems to include most (if not all) of Am Yisrael, interment location notwithstanding. Yet, in our first Episode we learnt about the Resurrection happening only for those buried in Israel. This teaching appears to be at odds with other accepted traditions about the (near) all-inclusive revival of [pious] people regardless of where they were laid to rest. This Episode introduces resolution by reconciling the veracity of both teachings: Indeed, from around the world, everyone will rise to their ultimate destiny. At the same time Israel is the true Land of the Living. The reconciling of the seeming contradiction is to be found in a tunneling concept called Gilgul Mechilot, which may be an ancient allusion to modern quantum physics.

This in-depth Gemara study is about fascinating teachings of our Sages regarding THE RESURRECTION; the belief that those who lived, will rise to live again. This cardinal principal of our eternal Torah Faith is the theme of the second blessing of the Amida. There seems to be a Torah tradition linking The Resurrection in Messianic Times exclusively to Israel. The obvious question: what about people buried elsewhere?! This and other mysterious issues are addressed in this mini-series.    Episode One: Masechet Ketubot, Daf 111a, "LAND OF THE LIVING" focuses on Graveyard Geography and the prophesized Return of The Dead! To be sure, the universal resuscitation of our deceased after the arrival of Moshiach is a foundational Article of our Jewish Faith. From clear teachings in the Mishna and elsewhere it certainly seems to be inclusive of most (if not all) of Am Yisrael regardless of where they were (or weren't) interred. Shockingly, however, there seems to be an authentic Torah tradition indicating that those buried in the Diaspora would be excluded from this paranormal phenomenon. Yet, how in heaven can that be true?!

This in-depth mini-series focuses on the pages in the ninth chapter of Masechet Brachot in which the teachings of our Sages about Dreams are recorded. Here the Talmud probes the mysteries of Deeper Consciousness, and the compelling or disturbing impact of the Nocturnal Visions people may sometimes experience. ___________________________ This Twelfth segment of our unique mini-series exploring Deeper Consciousness comprises a textually based study of Tractate Brachot, Folio Page 55b. It is the twenty-sixth consecutive class on the Ninth Chapter, AKA Perek HaRoeh. "EVIL EYE" is a fascinating treatment of the phenomenon known as Ayin Hara. Can an evil, jealous, or baleful glance can harm someone? Is this silly superstition or is there really something to it?! As we delve into the question of "True or False" with regard this concept we'll also analyze the unique verbal formula we may employ to ward off the seeming negative energy or harmful possibilities linked to the Evil Eye someone may be directing towards us. Does location make a difference, and is there a genetic code we can download to provide protection? We will also delve into a historic aquatic blessing to better appropriate a protective aura. Plus, we'll even discover how at looking at your nostrils can neutralize negativity! Episode Twelve of this segment on the power of Deeper Consciousness comprises number 26 in the series.

This in-depth mini-series focuses on the pages in the ninth chapter of Masechet Brachot in which the teachings of our Sages about Dreams are recorded. Here the Talmud probes the mysteries of Deeper Consciousness, and the compelling or disturbing impact of the Nocturnal Visions people may sometimes experience. ___________________________ This Eleventh segment of our unique mini-series exploring Deeper Consciousness comprises a textually based study of Tractate Brachot, Folio Page 55b. It is the twenty-fifth consecutive class on the Ninth Chapter, AKA Perek HaRoeh. "CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS, Part 2" picks up where we left off in the past Episode, with the specific focus on a verbal formula we can employ to ward off impending negative energy or baleful possibilities linked to mysterious dreams. Continuing to build on the insight previously presented regarding potency of prayer at the "Priestly Blessings." In this fascinating class we learn about Solidifying Vision, Healing Bitterness, and the Power of Public Affirmation to neutralize the negative potential of dreams -- even those we can't even recall! To understand how this resolution works, we'll have to first decipher the secret code of a seemingly disjointed prayer formula. Finding the organic links between a dreamy adolescent heartthrob, harshly unpleasant waters, a suddenly stricken prophetess, the comeback king, and curses of an evil prophet will be truly eye-opening! By unraveling the prayerful text to be recited alongside priestly singing and chanting that, significantly, climaxes in communal affirmation -- we will also achieve a profound new appreciation of a well-known, but little understood Tefilla!

This in-depth mini-series focuses on the pages in the ninth chapter of Masechet Brachot the teachings of our Sages about Dreams are recorded. Here the Talmud probes the mysteries of Deeper Consciousness, and the compelling or disturbing Nocturnal Visions people may sometimes experience. ___________________________ The Tenth offering of our unique mini-series exploring Deeper Consciousness is a text-rooted study of Tractate Brachot, Folio Page 55b. It is the twenty-fourth consecutive segment of the Ninth Chapter, AKA Perek HaRoeh. This Episode, entitled "CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS" deals with remedying the baleful concern of dreams we might have seen, but don't quite understand or even no longer remember. It features profound insight into the deeper possible meaning of Dreams, as well as the biblical commandment given to the Cohanim (male descendants of the Biblical Aaron, brother of Moses) AKA "Priestly Blessings" as well as the concerns related to ambiguous nocturnal visions! Here you will discover how some things can only be fixed by harnessing the incredible Koach of Kohanic Benedictions to nullify negative potential impact of dreams, (including those we may never have heard of!), and actualize the mysterious potency attached to the nocturnal we can't even recall envisioning! This enlightening Episode will reveal much about the power encoded into the Divine instruction to of priestly hands raising and verses verbalized and will unveil even more about the supranatural force woven into human subconsciousness, and the things and that might only be communicated to us when we are sleeping!

This in-depth mini-series focuses on the pages in the ninth chapter of Masechet Brachot the teachings of our Sages about Dreams are recorded. Here the Talmud probes the mysteries of Deeper Consciousness, and the compelling or disturbing Nocturnal Visions people may sometimes experience. ___________________________ This Ninth offering of our unique mini-series exploring Deeper Consciousness is a text-rooted study of Tractate Brachot, Folio Page 55b. It is the twenty-third consecutive segment of the Ninth Chapter, AKA Perek HaRoeh. This Episode, entitled "MEAN DREAMS" introduces the Secret Remedy for the disorientation distress caused by Nightmares! Here you will discover the mystical methodology that our Sages employed to make Bad Dreams Good by harnessing the Power of a Public Verbalizing Verses to the tune of a Triplicate Transformation! You will learn how resolution is to be found in successive statements of Sublimation, Redemption and Peace that are chanted together! This enlightening teaching provides profound insight about the nature of human subconsciousness, soul secrets and mystical Torah truths.

This in-depth mini-series focuses on the pages in the ninth chapter of Masechet Brachot the teachings of our Sages about Dreams are recorded. Here the Talmud probes the mysteries of Deeper Consciousness, and the compelling or disturbing Nocturnal Visions people may sometimes experience. ___________________________ This Eighth offering of our unique mini-series exploring Deeper Consciousness is a text-rooted study of Tractate Brachot, Folio Page 55b. It is the twenty-first consecutive segment of the Ninth Chapter, AKA Perek HaRoeh. This Episode, entitled "DREAMLESS" will shine a light on where "Evil Lurks" and provide the deeper meaning of having a Dark Slumber! Here is a synopsis of the Talmudic give and take: a Rabbinic exposition was challenged because it seemed to contradict a Scriptural statement, clearly an untenable possibility. To resolve this, the Talmudic Dream Principle was emended. In the corrected version the Good Person themself will indeed not have a Bad Dreams, however, that doesn't preclude a Nightmarish vision about them being seen by another. And here is where it starts to get interesting! While the proposed solution does indeed efficiently solve the original problem, it effectively casts an even longer Evil Shadow over the Righteous! By the time resolution will be introduced in remembrance (or lack thereof!) we will be led into a fascinating new appreciation of the true origin of dreams and what a visionless sleep may tell you about yourself! This truly revealing teaching is radiates with profound insights about human subconsciousness, soul secrets and mystical Torah truths.

This in-depth mini-series focuses on the pages in the ninth chapter of Masechet Brachot the teachings of our Sages about Dreams are recorded. Here the Talmud probes the mysteries of Deeper Consciousness, and the compelling or disturbing Nocturnal Visions people may sometimes experience. ___________________________ This is the Seventh Episode of our unique mini-series exploring Deeper Consciousness. Now on side two of Folio Page 55, it comprises the twenty-first segment of chapter nine of Tractate Brachot. The lesson is entitled "BAD DREAMS." We've previously established Good People won't necessarily have Good Dreams and may in fact often-times end up profoundly distressed by the opposite. While, conversely, Bad People will enjoy Good Dreams, instead of being haunted by Nightmares. Now the veracity of that thesis of will be challenged by a seemingly divergent Talmudic Teaching about Nightmares and Plagues. A surprising resolution will be found in how others may envision what you can’t see yourself!

This in-depth mini-series focuses on the pages in the ninth chapter of Masechet Brachot the teachings of our Sages about Dreams are recorded. Here the Talmud probes the mysteries of Deeper Consciousness, and the compelling or disturbing Nocturnal Visions people may sometimes experience. ___________________________ Our Sixth Episode of this unique mini-series exploring Deeper Consciousness comprises the twentieth segment of chapter nine of Tractate Brachot. We continue side two of Folio Page 55 with a lesson entitled "KING OF DREAMS." We've previously established that Dreams can be meaningful, even at times, echoing prophecy. And that interpreting them is an important part of the process. Yet interpreting Dreams accurately isn't exactly a Perfect Science! Having drawn on a parable of stalks, kernels, and bundles of grains, we looked into Joseph's vision about the movement of the celestial bodies. We will now continue to delve in those dreams to demonstrate the long wait that is sometimes to be expected for the fulfillment of a Prophetic Nocturnal Vision. Seeking clarity on why Good People have Bad Dreams, and Bad People have Good Dreams, we'll highlight the link between Evil Thoughts and Nightmares. Finally, we will set out to decipher a Bible Code on Tents and Plagues and investigate the possibility of others envisioning what you can’t see for yourself! These fascinating Talmudic teachings about the paranormal are guaranteed to surprise and satisfy your craving for spiritual secrets and mystical Torah truths!