Kabbalah for Everyone

Rabbi Yisroel Bernath

You have probably heard about Kabbalah either as a Hollywood phenomenon or something that is beyond the world that we live in. Kabbalah actually has incredible secrets that can transform your daily life. This is your chance to connect to this incredible ancient wisdom and change your life for the better. Cherished for his incredible warmth and non-judgmental personality, this hipster is not your typical rabbi. He is real, raw, unconventional and loved by thousands across the world. Rabbi Bernath has been teaching Kabbalah for over 15 years. He 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 documentarian, he has been a part of dozens of productions, including the award winning CBC Documentary "Kosher Love".  

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    The Kingdom Within: Presence, Dignity & the Courage to Receive - Entering the Week of Malchut

    Send us Fan Mail As we arrive at the final week of Sefirat HaOmer, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores the profound and deeply practical world of Malchut, the sefirah of sovereignty, presence, dignity, and embodiment. In Chassidic thought, Malchut is not about domination or ego-driven power, but about becoming a grounded vessel for truth, connection, and Divine presence. Through powerful analogies, relatable stories, and authentic Kabbalistic teachings, this class explores what it means to lead without controlling, to receive without shame, and to stand in your worth without needing to prove yourself. Malchut is where spirituality stops being theoretical and finally becomes lived reality. Key Points: Malchut as “sovereignty through humility,” not control or domination Why true leadership creates space instead of demanding attention The paradox of Malchut: having nothing of its own, yet revealing everything The symbolism of the moon, the sea, and the womb in Chassidic teachings How listening, receptivity, and emotional presence create deeper relationships The difference between grounded confidence and ego-driven authority Why many people struggle more with receiving than giving Shabbat and Malchut: learning to stop striving and simply dwell How to embody dignity without needing external validation Turning everyday moments into vessels for the Shechinah, the Divine Presence #Judaism #Kabbalah #Malchut  #SefiratHaOmer #chassidus  #JewishWisdom #presence  #Leadership  #humility  #spiritualgrowth  #Authenticity  #DivinePresence  #Shechinah  #EmotionalGrowth  #SelfWorth  #Relationships #Mindfulness  #personalgrowth  #Shabbat  #InnerWork  A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Available now: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6 Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhV Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

    45 min
  2. 6 MAY

    Real Connection, Not Just Chemistry: Entering the Week of Yesod

    Send us Fan Mail As we step into the week of Yesod, we move from the inner emotional world into the place where everything becomes real, where feelings turn into connection, and potential becomes relationship. In this class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores Yesod not just as a mystical concept, but as the very foundation of how we bond with others, with ourselves, and with G-d. Drawing on teachings from Kabbalah and Chassidus we uncover the deeper meaning of authentic connection, what it means to show up fully, to be emotionally present, and to build relationships rooted in truth rather than fear. This is not just about connection, it’s about becoming someone who can be trusted with connection. Because Yesod asks one powerful question: Are you relating… or are you just reacting? Key Points & Takeaways: Yesod is the bridge between emotion and expression, it’s where everything you feel becomes how you connect. True connection is not intensity, it’s consistency. Healthy Yesod means being present, honest, and emotionally available without losing yourself. Distorted Yesod shows up as people-pleasing, emotional dependency, or confusing attention for connection. Real intimacy requires vulnerability, but also boundaries. Trust is built not in big moments, but in small, repeated acts of alignment. The goal is not just to feel deeply, but to connect truthfully. You don’t need to perform connection. You need to embody it. #Kabbalah #chassidus #chassidut #SefiratHaOmer #Sefirah #sefirot #yesod #JewishWisdom #EmotionalConnection  #Authenticity  #HealthyRelationships  #spiritualgrowth #InnerWork #Connection #Trust  #Vulnerability  #Consistency  A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Available now: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6 Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhV Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

    54 min
  3. 29 APR

    The Courage to Soften: Entering the Week of Hod

    Send us Fan Mail In a world that rewards being right, being strong, and holding it all together, the Sefirah of Hod invites us into a very different kind of strength. In this heart-open class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores the power of humility, not as weakness, but as the courage to soften, to acknowledge truth, and to release the need to control. Drawing from Kabbalah, Chassidic teachings and real-life experiences, this session unpacks how Hod shows up in our relationships, our inner dialogue, and our spiritual growth. When we stop defending and start listening, something shifts. Hod is where we become more honest, more connected, and ultimately, more whole. Key Takeaways: Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s being honest enough to let go of defensiveness Why “being right” can quietly damage relationships and what to choose instead The difference between healthy humility and losing yourself How to say “I’m sorry” in a way that actually heals Letting go of control as a path to deeper connection How Hod creates space for others, for truth, and for growth The role of acknowledgment in emotional and spiritual maturity #Kabbalah #SefiratHaOmer #Sefirah #Hod #Spirituality #TreeofLife #humility #EmotionalGrowth #lettinggo  #Authenticity  #Relationships  #InnerWork  #chassidus  #JewishWisdom  #spiritualgrowth  #Connection  #healing  #RabbiBernath  A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Available now: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6 Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhV Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

    55 min
  4. 22 APR

    The Strength to Keep Going, Even When You Don’t Feel Like It: Entering the Week of Netzach

    Send us Fan Mail What drives you to keep pushing forward and when does that drive begin to drain you? In this class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores the Sefirah of Netzach, the inner power of endurance, ambition, and resilience. Through a blend of Kabbalah and Chassidic insight and real-life application, we uncover the difference between healthy perseverance and destructive overdrive. This session invites you to rethink what it means to “win” and how true victory comes not from force, but from alignment with your deeper purpose. Takeaways: How to recognize when your drive is coming from strength vs. insecurity. The hidden cost of pushing too hard and how to avoid burnout. A deeper definition of “winning” rooted in purpose, not ego. Tools to access sustainable resilience in your daily life. How Netzach, when balanced, becomes a force for transformation, not exhaustion A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Available now: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6 Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhV Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

    50 min
  5. 15 APR

    The Heart of Balance: Entering the Week of Tiferet

    Send us Fan Mail How to Love Without Smothering and Set Boundaries Without Wounding Why do our best intentions so often hurt the people we love most? Because love without boundaries can suffocate… and truth without compassion can wound. As we enter the week of Tiferet in Sefirat HaOmer, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores the Kabbalistic art of emotional balance, the sacred harmony between Chesed (kindness) and Gevurah (strength). Tiferet is not compromise. It is not weakness. It is the mature, beautiful ability to give people not what we want to give, but what they actually need to receive. This class offers a practical roadmap for developing emotional attunement, relational wisdom, and the courage to live from the heart rather than from ego. Key Takeaways Tiferet is emotional maturity, the balance of kindness and discipline. Intent matters, but impact matters too. Love can hurt when it is driven by control, anxiety, or ego. Truth becomes dangerous when it is weaponized instead of harmonized with compassion. Compassion is not giving what flatters the giver, it is giving what fits the receiver. Real beauty emerges when opposing traits work in harmony. Healthy relationships require attunement, not just good intentions. A holy “no” can sometimes be more compassionate than a misplaced “yes.” The path to Tiferet begins with pausing before reacting. Spiritual growth means becoming integrated, centered, and safe for others to experience. — A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series Turning Walls into Doorways How to Transform Life’s Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest Growth Why do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? What if the obstacles in your life are not interruptions to your purpose… but the very path to it? In this transformational four-part course, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores one of the deepest ideas in Jewish thought: That life’s struggles are not punishments. They are invitations. Through Kabbalah, Chassidus, Torah psychology, and deeply practical tools, this course will help us understand: Why we struggleA Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Available now: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6 Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhV Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

    49 min
  6. 7 APR

    From Egypt to Opening Doors: How to Break Through What’s Holding You Back

    Send us Fan Mail What if the last days of Pesach aren’t about how the story ends… but about how your story begins? In this deeply practical and soulful class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores the hidden power of the final days of Passover, where we stop remembering freedom and start living toward it. Through the lens of the splitting of the sea, the mysterious idea of Moshiach as a “Caesar,” and the transformative ritual of Moshiach’s Seudah, this class reveals a powerful truth: You’re not as stuck as you think, you’re just one doorway away. Blending Chassidus, storytelling, and real-life application, this session gives you the tools to move forward, soften what feels frozen, and begin opening the doors that lead to your own personal redemption. Key Takeaways Not every closed door is locked… sometimes what you need isn’t force, it’s warmth. Pesach doesn’t end, it evolves… the last days are about tasting the future, not closing the past. Moshiach isn’t just a belief, it’s a breakthrough…. the power to open what feels impossible. Redemption isn’t becoming someone new… it’s uncovering who you already are. You don’t need to split the sea… just take one real step forward. Small acts open big worlds… a message, a moment, a gesture can be someone else’s redemption. #Pesach  #Passover  #Moshiach  #Redemption  #Breakthrough  #JewishWisdom  #Kabbalah  #chassidus  #spiritualgrowth  #InnerFreedom  #MindsetShift  #FaithInAction  #FromStuckToFree #JewishInspiration  #RabbiBernath  A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Available now: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6 Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhV Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

    36 min
  7. 1 APR

    The Kabbalah of the Passover Seder

    Send us Fan Mail We’ve all been to a Seder. We know the songs, the matzah, the wine… and somehow, we still walk out the same person. But what if the Seder was never meant to be a ritual you attend, but a process you go through? In this class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath uncovers the Seder as a 15-step journey of real transformation. A map for getting unstuck, from old habits, inner resistance, fear, and emotional baggage. Not just leaving Egypt… but finally letting Egypt leave you. This isn’t about doing the Seder better. It’s about becoming different because of it. Key Points: The Seder isn’t a story, it’s a step-by-step process of inner freedom Why we start with holiness before fixing ourselves (Kadesh before Urchatz) The power of being “broken” (Yachatz) as the beginning of real growth Why we eat matzah (freedom) before maror (pain) and what that says about healing How each step of the Seder reflects a stage in emotional and spiritual transformation Identifying your personal “Egypt” what’s actually holding you back How to walk into your Seder this year with intention and walk out different  #Passover #Pesach  #Seder  #JewishWisdom  #Kabbalah  #InnerFreedom  #spiritualgrowth  #personalgrowth  #LetMyPeopleGo  #FromStuckToFree  #chassidus  #JewishLife  #MindsetShift  #HealingJourney  #Transformation  #RabbiBernath #chabad #PersonalExodus  A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Available now: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6 Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhV Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

    53 min
  8. 30 MAR

    Rabbi Bernath’s Passover Seder: A Guide to Preparing for a Night That Can Change You

    Send us Fan Mail Download Rabbi Bernath's Haggadah HERE https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/98kilqi70z1cpqcn47jo0/Rabbi-Yisroel-s-Passover-Haggadah-Version-6B.pdf?rlkey=2gbd5i1u1fx0787fochlrpj6b&dl=0 Most people prepare for the Seder like they’re hosting a dinner. The food is ready. The table is set. The Haggadah is in place. But the Seder was never meant to be something you run. It’s something you enter. In this class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath reframes Seder preparation, not as logistics, but as inner work. From the wine to the matzah, from the questions to the story, every detail becomes a doorway into something deeper: presence, identity, freedom, and transformation. Because the real preparation for Pesach isn’t just cleaning your home. It’s clearing space within yourself. This class walks you through how to prepare not just your table… but your mindset, your heart, and your story—so when the Seder begins, you’re not just going through it… You’re living it. Key Takeaways 1. The Seder isn’t a performance, it’s an experience: You can do everything “right”… and miss the point. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s presence. Come as you are and step in fully. 2. Freedom is personal: Everyone has their own cup of wine—because everyone has their own Egypt. The question isn’t just what happened back then. It’s: Where am I stuck right now and what would freedom look like for me? 3. Matzah is not just food, it’s truth: Flat. Simple. No fluff. Freedom begins when you stop performing and start being real. Less image. More honesty. 4. The Seder holds opposites and so can you: Pain and gratitude. Bitterness and growth. Slavery and freedom. Real growth isn’t choosing one over the other. It’s learning how to hold both. 5. Curiosity is the gateway to freedom: The Seder is built on questions. Not because we don’t know, but because we’re still growing. The moment you stop asking… you stop moving. 6. You don’t need everything to begin: We break the matzah and tell the story over the smaller piece. Because transformation doesn’t start when you “have it all together.” It starts with what you have right now. 7. The story only works if you’re in it: If there’s no personal connection… it’s just history. The Seder becomes powerful when you realize: You’re not telling their story. You’re telling yours. 8. Freedom is built in small, intentional choices: Not one dramatic moment. But step by step. Choice by choice. Leaving Egypt is not an event. It’s a process. 9. The goal is not to escape life, but to elevate it: Wine, food, conversation… all physical. But each one becomes meaningful. Freedom is not leaving the world behind. It’s transforming the world you’re already in. 10. The only real preparation: be open… You don’t need to know everything.  You don’t need to feel ready. You just need to show up with: curiosity, honesty and a willingness to move Because if you do… You won’t just run a Seder. You’ll walk out of Egypt. A Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into Doorways Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Available now: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6 Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhV Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

    1hr 4min

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You have probably heard about Kabbalah either as a Hollywood phenomenon or something that is beyond the world that we live in. Kabbalah actually has incredible secrets that can transform your daily life. This is your chance to connect to this incredible ancient wisdom and change your life for the better. Cherished for his incredible warmth and non-judgmental personality, this hipster is not your typical rabbi. He is real, raw, unconventional and loved by thousands across the world. Rabbi Bernath has been teaching Kabbalah for over 15 years. He 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 documentarian, he has been a part of dozens of productions, including the award winning CBC Documentary "Kosher Love".  

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