Daily Jewish Thought
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".
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 1149
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Fire, Ice, and the Narcissist King: A Lesson in Humility and Empathy
In the story of the seventh plague, hail, Pharaoh finally admits he was wrong after seeing hail mixed with fire from the sky—a strange and powerful miracle. This moment shows us that even someone as …
Passover | Come and Eat
Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover
Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder
You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it go…
Passover | Why Do We Sanctify then Wash?
Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover
Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder
You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it go…
Passover | Matzah - What was the Rush About?
Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover
Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder
You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it go…
A Passover Seder Introduction
Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover
Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder
You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it go…
Moses Didn’t Just Free Slaves... He Changed Humanity’s Vocabulary
The Exodus from Egypt was not just a historical event—it was a revolution in human consciousness. Moses didn’t only break the physical chains of slavery; he shattered the psychological and spiritual …
Passover
Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover
Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder
You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it go…
Parshat Pekudei | The Journey of our Lives
Sign up for "The Forgiveness Lab" HERE: theloverabbi.com/events
Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.com
Single? …
Finding Truth in an Imperfect World: Plato vs. Kabbalah.
Plato argued that reality is found in perfect, unchanging ideals, while the physical world is merely a flawed reflection. Chassidic thought challenges this notion, asserting that G-d’s presence is fo…
Parshat Vayakhel | A Family Type of Community
Sign up for "The Forgiveness Lab" HERE: theloverabbi.com/events
Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.com
Single? …
The Purim Story & Understanding the Uniqueness of Anti-Semitism and the Jewish Response
Anti-Semitism is not merely another form of bigotry or racial hatred—it is unique in its universality, its persistence throughout history, and its deep, irrational roots. From Pharaoh to Hitler, from…
Rebroadcast: The Brief Story of Purim with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath
- The Setting: After the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, the Jewish people are subjects under King Ahasuerus of Persia. The story begins with the king throwing a grand party, during which …
Parshat Ki Tisa: The Cards are in the obvious place.
Sign up for "The Forgiveness Lab" HERE: theloverabbi.com/events
Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.com
Single? …
The Foolish Bird and the Eternal People: Understanding Haman’s Failed Strategy
The Midrash compares Haman’s plot against the Jews to a foolish bird attempting to drain the sea, beakful by beakful. At first glance, this fable highlights the impossibility of eradicating the Jewis…
Silencing Inner Pharaohs: The Power of Untranslated Truths
Navigating the choppy waters of our inner Nile, where the Pharaoh of Negative Thought reigns supreme, Rabbi Bernath offers a sage map for the modern soul's Exodus. Picture this: an inner Pharaoh, all…
Echoes of the Unseen: Finding Meaning in What's Missing | Rabbi Bernath's on Parshat Tetzavah
In this week’s Torah portion, Tetzaveh, we embark on a journey of absence that paradoxically illuminates presence, a mystical dance where what is not seen or heard whispers louder than the clamor of …
Parshat Tetzaveh | What is True Leadership?
Sign up for "The Forgiveness Lab" HERE: theloverabbi.com/events
Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.com
Single? …
Whispering Cedars: The Trees That Carried a Nation’s Hope
This week’s Torah portion, Terumah, describes the construction of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) using cedarwood (atzei shitim). But why did Jacob plant these cedars in Egypt 210 years before they were nee…
Parshat Teruma | Am I just Blindly Following the Crowd?
Sign up for "The Forgiveness Lab" HERE: theloverabbi.com/events
Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.com
Single? …
Acts of Love: From Question to Action with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath
This episode dances around the age-old question, "What is Love?", the exploration begins with a universal quandary: the reason we question love's essence often stems from feelings of deficiency—eith…