White Fire
by David Sanders There is an ancient teaching that the Torah was written “black fire on white fire.” While it is obvious that in order for writing to be discernible (as opposed to engraving) one needs a contrast such as black lettering on a white background (or white on black). If all that was being […]
Choosing Joy: A Weekend Away, a Soul Returned
by Melanie Gruenwald This past weekend, I stepped away with my husband — not far geographically, but far enough to remember myself. We went to southwest Colorado- we enjoyed staying in a yurt, near hot springs with a view of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Great Sand Dunes. There was no agenda, no […]
When the Rock Feels Heavy: Awareness in Uncertain Times
by Melanie Gruenwald This week, I had a lot of big feelings. I don’t know if it’s related to the energy in the world related to the upcoming Torah portion (biblical narrative) of Moses striking the rock to draw water—when he was meant to speak to it instead—or the experience of a world that feels […]
The Number I Track
by Dr. David Sanders The number I track (or does it “track” me?) is the number 111. It shows up as one would expect, randomly, on license plates, room numbers, occupancy totals and as the time remaining on a parking meter. Then there are times when it feels synchronistic, as if I am being guided […]
Stay in Touch
by Dr. David Sanders When I heard that Weight Watchers filed for bankruptcy it gave new meaning to the idiom “going belly up.” What was the cause of its demise? Weight Watchers, as has been the methodology of so many health-related initiatives, was based on human connection, the camaraderie and support of seeing and being […]
Netzach: Creative Journey
by Melanie Gruenwald This semester, I am a teaching a new class, Creative Journey through the Sefirot. This course is inspired by Rabbi Adina Allen’s non-profit organization, The Jewish Studio Project, and her book, The Place of All Possibility. It has been so enlightening to study the sefirot in depth with our class, and […]
Counting Up
by Dr. David Sanders On June 5th we will be celebrating Kabbalah Experience’s 20th year. We are counting up to it. In our relationship to an anticipated event, it is our inclination to count down; 3 weeks to graduation, 2 days to a holiday, 11 hours to a guest arriving, 5 minutes to a […]
We Are All Storytellers: What’s Your Story?
by Melanie Gruenwald We are all storytellers. Once upon a time, I was born. From there, my journey has been shaped by growth, family, study, friendships, love, travel, career, children, loss, and more growth. There’s no “The End” yet—someday there will be. Until then, the narrative continues. We all live within stories, shaped by metaphors […]
The Knowledge Tree
by Dr. David Sanders Two years ago, on Wednesday March 22nd, a petition was signed by over 1,000 leading scientists and thought leaders for all Ai labs to take a sabbatical of no less than 6 months. The pause never occurred. Those predicting singularity, where Ai surpasses human intellectual capacities, remained on course for 2030. […]
Creativity and Kabbalah
by Melanie Gruenwald Creativity is one of the most powerful forces in our lives. It fuels our ability to express, to solve problems, and to bring something entirely new into the world. But where does it come from? Science looks to the brain for answers, while Kabbalah sees creativity as an expression of divine flow. […]