Follow our Podcast:

Listen Here

Watch Here

We still need your help

Donate Here

To motivate people, we've established a prize for the individual who makes the largest donation. The person who contributes the most will receive a Kabbalistic Parchment. This special parchment was inscribed by a Kohen who is also a Kabbalist and is currently used by Rabbi Shepherd for his personal meditations. Now, he's generously offering it as a gesture for the biggest donor!

Donate Here

The largest donation received so far is $1,800, but we believe we can do even more. Am Israel needs your support, and it's important to remember that it's not just about the amount of money; it's about coming together as one entity. If you're unable to make a financial contribution, you can still make a difference by sharing this campaign, dedicating time to Torah learning for the merit of our soldiers, offering prayers for those in need, or reciting Tehilim, asking Hashem to protect us and bring about redemption.

Video of the Week!

With all that is happening in Israel, a common debate revolves around the best or most suitable form of government. But have you ever wondered what the Torah has to say about this? What is the Kabbalistic perspective? To explore these questions and more, we invite you to watch the following video:

The Power of Influence

This week's parashah is Noach, which is filled with teachings applicable to our lives today. I'd like to share an insight from the famous Beis HaLevi.
 

The Torah states that all of the Earth was corrupted. Rashi explains that even the animals were engaging in abominable behaviors with different species. This raises a question: how is this possible? As we understand it, animals do not possess free will; they only act on instinct. For example, we don't see horses mating with lions because it's not in their nature.
 

The Beis HaLevi explains that humans have the power to influence all of creation. In Noach's generation, humanity was so corrupt that they even transmitted this corruption to the animals. In response, Hashem brought the "mabul" (flood).
 

From the Beis HaLevi's insight, we learn that our actions are so powerful that they influence our surroundings, including animals, let alone humans. Whether our actions are done privately or publicly, they still have an impact.
 

I heard from Rabbi Brog that the same holds true in the opposite direction. Humanity also has the power to influence positively. He mentioned that when his "zeide" (grandfather) established his synagogue, he did it in front of the Meir Yeshiva in Brooklyn. He wanted his congregants to be influenced by the power of Torah emanating from Meir Yeshiva.
 

May we have the merit to influence for the good, and may we all have the wisdom to choose where to live and with whom to associate, ensuring that we are influenced only in positive ways.

AM ISROEL CHAI
Written by Yehuda B. 
 

New Series Coming Soon

A captivating new podcast series is on the horizon, and you have the chance to be a part of it. Rabbi Shepherd is embarking on an exciting journey through 'The Gates of Reincarnation,' where he will unveil the deepest secrets of this mystical topic following the traditions of the Arizal.

But this isn't your typical weekly recording. In this series, you'll have the exclusive opportunity to actively participate, ask questions, and interact with Rabbi Shepherd once a week. Just imagine delving into one of Kabbalah's most intriguing subjects, guided by an authentic Rabbi whose lineage traces directly to Moshe Rabenu!

If you're eager to join this transformative project and learn more, simply click the link below. For those who choose not to participate, the classes will be available on Spotify, but they will miss out on the chance to engage with Rabbi Shepherd and ask questions in real-time during each episode.

To Join Click Here