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Thoughts on spirituality, Kabbalah, Jewish thought, Judaism and Relationships. Rabbi Yisroel Bernath is the Senior Rabbi at Rohr Chabad of NDG and the Director of Chabad on Campus at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Cherished for his incredible warmth and non-judgmental personality, this hipster is not your typical rabbi. In 2012, Rabbi Bernath founded the smashing success JMatchmaking International, a network of Jewish dating sites. He has made 104 matches (that he knows of) to date! In addition to being a matchmaker and dating coach, Rabbi Bernath is also the author of three books, and continuously produces engaging content on his many social media & podcast platforms. As a professional voice-over artist, screen-writer, and actor, he has been a part of dozens of productions, including the hit CBC Documentary "Kosher Love".
Daily Jewish Thought
The Kingdom Within: Presence, Dignity & the Courage to Receive - Entering the Week of Malchut
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As we arrive at the final week of Sefirat HaOmer, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores the profound and deeply practical world of Malchut, the sefirah of sovereignty, presence, dignity, and embodiment. In Chassidic thought, Malchut is not about domination or ego-driven power, but about becoming a grounded vessel for truth, connection, and Divine presence. Through powerful analogies, relatable stories, and authentic Kabbalistic teachings, this class explores what it means to lead without controlling, to receive without shame, and to stand in your worth without needing to prove yourself. Malchut is where spirituality stops being theoretical and finally becomes lived reality.
Key Points:
Malchut as “sovereignty through humility,” not control or domination
Why true leadership creates space instead of demanding attention
The paradox of Malchut: having nothing of its own, yet revealing everything
The symbolism of the moon, the sea, and the womb in Chassidic teachings
How listening, receptivity, and emotional presence create deeper relationships
The difference between grounded confidence and ego-driven authority
Why many people struggle more with receiving than giving
Shabbat and Malchut: learning to stop striving and simply dwell
How to embody dignity without needing external validation
Turning everyday moments into vessels for the Shechinah, the Divine Presence
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