“The Whole World is Torah” with Rabbi Matthew Ponak

About this episode

Rabbi Matthew Ponak discusses the pervasive nature of Torah and the concept of 'rav-chaver'.

Rabbi Matthew Ponak teaches us about the Torah that is infused through everything, a return to the concept of “rav-chaver” (“friend-rabbi”) and juggling pumpkins. Primary Source: Menachem Nachum of Chernobyl, Me'or Einayim, Shemot 3:2: Other sources: R. Matthew's books Embodied Kabbalah. Follow R. Matthew on Facebook ( RabbiMatthewPonak ) and Instagram @rabbimatthewponak https://matthewponak.com/

People in this episode

Hosts: Avidan Halivni, Rabbi Avigayil Halpern

Guest: Rabbi Matthew Ponak

Topics covered

• Torah
• spirituality
• friend-rabbi
• Kabbalah
• teaching

Keywords

• Torah
• spirituality
• Kabbalah
• Rabbi Matthew Ponak
• friend-rabbi

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Menachem Nachum of Chernobyl, Me'or Einayim, Embodied Kabbalah

Places: Facebook, Instagram

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