Nisan: Growth Through the Tension of Tohu and Tikkun

Nisan: Growth Through the Tension of Tohu and Tikkun

From The Shema Podcast for the Perplexed by Dan Kullman

March 19, 2026 · 54 min · Season 7 · Episode 233

About this episode

The episode discusses using life's tensions as tools for personal growth through the concepts of Tohu and Tikkun.

In this episode, I’m joined by Rabbi Pill for a powerful conversation as we explore how to stop fighting the tension in your life and start using it as a tool for real growth. By understanding the dynamic of Tohu and Tikkun, you’ll begin to see how moments of chaos, frustration, and breakdown are not setbacks, but the very mechanism through which Hashem moves you forward. This will give you a clearer framework for personal growth, help you align your actions with what you already know to be true, and deepen your connection to both your own avodah and the collective journey of Klal Yisrael. Join the Conversation! Be part of our growing community—join the Shema Podcast for the Perplexed WhatsApp group to share feedback, discuss episodes, and suggest future topics. Click here to sign up . Get the Companion Guide: The Power of the Months This free resource outlines the spiritual focus of each Hebrew month — including its mazal (zodiac sign), tribe, Hebrew letter, body part, and unique avodah. It also includes suggested actions you can take to align yourself with the energy of the time. Click here to download and keep this month-by-month guide as a tool for your own growth and…

People in this episode

Host: Dan Kullman

Guest: Rabbi Pill

Topics covered

  • personal growth
  • Tohu and Tikkun
  • spirituality
  • chaos
  • avodah

Keywords

  • personal growth
  • Tohu
  • Tikkun
  • spirituality
  • chaos
  • avodah
  • Klal Yisrael

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Klal Yisrael, Hashem

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