Shows / The Neshamah Project
Episodes
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project: Episode 66
In this episode of Rabbi Ben Newman offers poetic, interpretive translations of the Morning Blessings, and Modeh Ani inviting us to awaken with presence…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 65
A commentary on Parshat BeShalach (specifically Exodus 14:15) by the Maor VaShemesh (R' Menachem Nachum of Chernobyl).
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 64
In this episode, we explore the Me’or Einayim’s mystical reading of Parshat Bo, which sees the Exodus story as an inner liberation of our awareness from…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast: Episode 63
In this episode of the Neshamah Project Podcast, Rabbi Ben Newman presents a deep exploration of Maor VaShemesh on Parashat Vaera. Through the lenses of…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 62
In this episode of The Neshamah Project, we explore the Degel Machaneh Ephraim's profound teaching on Shemot 9, reimagining the burning bush as a symbol for…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project: Episode 61- Abulfia Inspired Meditation
This guided meditation and teaching recording is drawn from a session Rabbi Ben Newman led at the Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing in Cragsmoor, NY, on December…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Episode 60
In this episode, Rabbi Ben presents a profound teaching from the *Degel Machaneh Ephraim* on the transformation of Jacob to Israel. Through a mystical lens, we…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project: Episode 59
A teaching from the Degel Machneh Efraim on Parshat Vayetzei with an explanation for how it applies today and a guided meditation.
The Neshamah ProjectEpisode 57: Meditation on Presence (2nd upload)
For those on Spotify who didn't get this episode because they didn't post it because it was "music," I have uploaded this again with some speaking at the…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 58
In this episode, we explore a teaching from the Degel Machaneh Efraim on Abraham as the embodiment of the Torah, living a life woven with wisdom, awe, and…
The Neshamah ProjectEpisode 57: Meditation On Presence
In this episode, Rabbi Ben Newman guides a meditation on presence, inviting us to let go of past regrets and future worries. Rooted in ancient wisdom, this…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Episode 56
In this episode, Rabbi Ben Newman explores the Baal Shem Tov's insights on spiritual growth through a mystical lens. Reflecting on Parshat Noach, Rabbi Ben…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast: Episode 55
In this episode Rabbi Ben Newman presents a guided meditation on teshuvah/returning.
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project: Episode 54
In this episode Rabbi Ben Newman shares a story about how we view time from the Seer of Lublin.
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 53: Moshe Lev Greenblatt Interview
In this episode, I present an interview I did with my friend Moshe Lev (Robert) Greenblatt in around 2004. He discusses early Jewish renewal, and his post…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 52
Commentary on Parshat Va-Era from Rabbi Ben Newman and Rabbi Menachem Nachum of Chernobyl.
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Episode 51
In this enlightening episode of the Neshamah Project, Rabbi Ben Newman delves into the profound depths of Parshat Shemot, guided by the insightful commentary…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 50
In this episode of the Neshamah Project, Rabbi Ben Newman delves into the mystical teachings of the Degel Machaneh Ephraim on Parshat Vayishlach, exploring its…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 49: Toldot
In this episode we delve into a commentary of Rabbi Menachem Nachum of Chernobyl on Parshat Toldot.
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Episode 48- Rebbe Nachman On Suffering
Some readings from Rebbe Nachman of Bratslav on joy and suffering.
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Episode 47: 4 Worlds Meditation
Four Worlds Meditation for Healing and Connection: Embark on a 20-minute transformative journey through the Kabbalistic framework of the Four Worlds. This…
The Neshamah ProjectSukkot 7 Directions Meditation
In this short meditation for Sukkot journey through the spiritual dimensions of the Seven Directions – East, South, West, North, Up, Down, and Inside. Embrace…
The Neshamah ProjectBreathing in the Ephemeral: Embracing Life's Transience through Sukkot
Join Rabbi Ben Newman in this evocative episode of The Neshamah Project as he delves into the profound theme of impermanence, symbolized by the fragile walls…
The Neshamah ProjectJourney to the Divine Field: An Elul Meditation
Step into the serene fields of Elul with this guided meditation. Tradition whispers that the Divine awaits us in these meadows, ready to listen and connect…
The Neshamah ProjectThe Neshamah Project: Episode 45: The Dance of Unity: Tu B'Av, the Jewish Day of Love
In this episode of the Neshamah Project, Rabbi Ben Newman delves into the celebration of Tu B'Av, the Jewish Day of Love. Historically, this summer holiday…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project: Episode 44: Rabbi Strassfeld
In this episode, we talk to Rabbi Michael Strassfeld about the future of Judaism and Torah in honor of the Hebrew month of Sivan and Shavuot. Text sheet is…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Episode 43
A short teaching from Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi's book "The First Step: A primer of Jews Spiritual Life" called mmaleh kol almin.
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Episode 42- Rabbi Jill Hammer, Phd.
In this episode we interview Rabbi Jill Hammer, Phd. on the topic of Shechinah in honor of the Hebrew month of Nisan. The text sheet can be found here…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project: Episode 41
In this week's episode we present Hasidic teachings on parshat Vayakhel as translated by Dr. Arthur Green. If you would like to support the work of this…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 40 -Professor Nathaniel Berman
In honor of the Hebrew month of Adar this episode contains an interview with Professor Nathaniel Berman on Sitra Achra (The Other Side) and an exploration of…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast: Episode 39- Sitra Achra
In this episode I read a text sheet prepared by Professor Nathaniel Berman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathaniel_Berman on Sitra Achra (the Other Side)--…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 38: Professor JH Chajes
In this episode in honor of the month of Shvat when we celebrate Tu Bishvat (the New Year of the Trees), we have part one of our interview with Professor JH…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 37: Etz Chayyim Texts
Reading texts on the idea of the Tree of Life/ Etz Chayyim in honor of the Hebrew month of Shvat. Here is the text sheet: bit.ly/etzchayyimtexts or…
The Neshamah ProjectPleasantville Friday Night 1/13
Service at Pleasantville Community Synagogue led by Rabbi Ben Newman and Rabbi Shoshana Leis on 1/13/23.
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 36- Rabbi Laura Duhan Kaplan, Phd.
In this episode Rabbi Laura Duhan Kaplan (https://www.sophiastreet.com/) Leads us through a text sheet prepared by Professor Daniel Matt on the idea of Devekut…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 35: Texts on Devekut
In this episode we present texts on the idea of "devekut" (clinging or cleaving to the Divine) as collated by Daniel Matt here: bit.ly/devekut in honor of the…
The Neshamah ProjectThe Neshamah Project Episode 34: The Soul in the Flame
In this episode we explore quotes from the Zohar and other traditional Jewish sources, as well as a piece by Emmanuel Levinas on the human soul, and how we may…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Episode 33: Meditation on Or HaGanuz
In this episode Rabbi Ben Newman leads a short guided meditation on Or HaGanuz, the Hidden Inner Light of Awareness.
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Episode 32: Professor Daniel Matt on Or HaGanuz
In this episode Rabbi Ben Newman interviews the acclaimed Professor Daniel Matt on the idea of Or HaGanuz (the hidden light) in honor of the Hebrew month of…
The Neshamah ProjectThe Neshamah Project Podcast Episode 31: The Hidden Light
In this episode, we present teachings on Or HaGanuz (The Hidden Light) from a series of texts compiled by Professor Daniel Matt. The link to the text sheet can…
The Neshamah ProjectThe Neshamah Project Episode 30
In this episode we present teachings from Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi on "The spiritual path and the terrain of the soul." Enjoy!
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Episode 29
Some teachings from HaTzaddik HaShotek (The Silent Tzaddik) Rebbe Mendel of Warka on the spiritual power of silence.
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Episode 28
This week Rabbi Ben discusses a poem by Marge Piercy, and talks about the power of blessing as having awareness of what IS in the current moment.
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Episode 27
In this episode we explore the power of intention in language and eating through commentaries on the Torah portion of Noach by The Baal Shem Tov and Menachem…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Episode 26
This week we discuss Sukkot using a Yehuda Amichai (below) as our jumping off point. We welcome guests Rabbi Shoshana Leis, Rabbi David Siff, and Michael…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 25
Teachings on the Jewish New Year and the story of the Clever and Simple Men from Rebbe Nachman of Bratslav.
The Neshamah ProjectBen Adam (Piyyut)
The traditional piyyut (song/poem) Ben Adam, as sung by Rabbi Ben Newman.
The Neshamah ProjectShofar Meditation
A short meditation on the sounds of the shofar (ram's horn) in honor of the Hebrew month of Elul and the upcoming Jewish New Year.
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 24
In this episode Rabbi Ben Newman reads a mindfulness-influenced translation of Psalm 27 from Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg.
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 23
In this episode, Rabbi Ben introduces us to the spiritual preparation of the month of Elul (the month leading up to the High Holy Days) via an excerpt from…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 22 (edit)
In this episode of the Neshamah Project podcast, we discuss Parshat Eikev with spiritual teacher Maggid Rav Charna Rosenholtz. Our discussion ranges from…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 22 (UNCUT Version)
In this episode of the Neshamah Project podcast, we discuss Parshat Eikev with spiritual teacher Maggid Rav Charna Rosenholtz. Our discussion ranges from…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 21
In this episode, Rabbi Ben Newman discusses the Jewish holiday of T"u B'Av (15th of Av) in the context of Miriam the Prophetess, Moses, Isaiah, the Talmud…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 20
In this episode Rabbi Ben Newman discusses Tisha B'Av and presents several selections from the Talmud on why the Temple was destroyed followed by a midrash…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast 19
In this week we consider the idea of pleasure and sensuality and spirituality through the lens of the Torah commentary of Rabbi Menachem Nachum of Chernobyl on…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Podcast Episode 18
In this episode, Rabbi Ben Newman presents a brief exploration of the ideas of "Nothingness," the letter aleph, the numbers zero and one and they represent…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Episode 17
In this episode Rabbi Ben Newman is joined by Rabbi Shoshana Leis to discuss Parshat Korach. Touched upon is Modernism, Postmodernism, and Integral theory…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Episode 16
In this episode insights on the Torah portion Shlach Lecha, and the worlds we create with our minds. Comments from Maggid of Mezrich and Zeev Wolf of Zhitomir.
The Neshamah ProjectThe Neshamah Project Podcast Episode 15
Rabbi Ben Newman delves into this week's Torah portion, Be-Ha'alotcha, with the commentary of the Gerer Rebbe Yehuda Leib Alter of Ger which focuses in on the…
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project Episode 14
In this 14th episode of the Neshamah Project, Rabbi Ben Newman discusses G!d as seen through a Hasidic commentary on the Torah portion Naso. He also presents a…