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
Celebrating Tu B'Shvat: Healing the World with Every Bite!
Dive into the profound spiritual significance of Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish 'New Year for Trees.' This class unravels how this ancient day, once focused on tithing fruits as per Talmudic teachings, evolv…
Rebroadcast: Positive Jewish Identity | Rabbi Bernath's Weekly Sermon 2024
This week’s sermon reflects on the resilience and unity of our community. The book 'Buried by the Times' sheds light on a past where the Holocaust's truth struggled to find its rightful place in publ…
Parshat Yitro: The Goldilocks Principle
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"I Have Come to My Garden" – The Chassidic Discourse that Defines Our Generation
This class explores the seminal Chassidic discourse Basi LeGani, first written by the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, and later expanded upon annually by his successor, the…
Empowering Every Human: The Rebbe's Revolutionary Vision of Leadership and Redemption
On Yud Shevat 5711 (1951), the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi MM Schneerson, revolutionized Jewish leadership. He declared a bold vision, not merely to anticipate Moshiach in a distant future, but to activ…
The Plague of Darkness: The Battle Between Conscience and Corruption
This class does a deep dive into the psychological and mystical significance of Pharaoh’s final confrontation with Moses before the tenth plague. Throughout the first nine plagues, Pharaoh displayed…
The Thief Within: Unmasking the Ten Plagues of the Soul
This lecture explores the profound parable of The Thief by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, who teaches that every soul contends with an inner thief—an inclination that robs us of our divine light. Drawing …
What is Love Really?
"What is Love?" Love is redefined beyond the conventional understanding of a mere emotion or a passive state of being. We emphasized that love is an obligation and a directive, as illustrated in Levi…
What Would Moses Do? The Courage to Confront Injustice
In today's class Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores the qualities that made Moses the ultimate leader of the Jewish people, as demonstrated in three defining episodes from his early life. Moses' unwaveri…
Parshat Shemot | Take Off Your Shoes
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Parshat Shemot: The Story of a Name
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The Fast of the 10th of Tevet and Joseph: Recognizing the Beginnings of Redemption
The fast of Asarah B'Tevet marks the siege of Jerusalem—a moment that appears subtle in its immediacy but significant in its consequences. Similarly, the story of Joseph reveals how the most painful …
Parshat Vayechi | Buried In Egypt | What Gives Us Strength?
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Parshat Vayechi | Switching The Hands
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What if I am disappointed with humanity as a whole?
In a world that often feels overwhelming and disappointing, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath brings this thought-provoking episode of "Kabbalah for Everyone." Addressing the deep-seated feeling of disillusionme…
The Paradox of Joseph’s Greatness | Rabbi Bernath’s Class on Parshat Vayigash
The dramatic moment when Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers, after decades of separation and pain, holds timeless lessons for our lives. This Torah episode is more than a reunion; it is a pr…
Parshat Vayigash | When to Cry?
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Jewish Pride and the Light of Menorah
This lecture by Rabbi Yisroel Bernath intertwines the historical story of Rabbi Leibel Alevsky's battle for public menorahs in Cleveland with the Maccabean revolt against Hellenist assimilation and t…
Rabbi Akiva and Yosef: Lighting Up the World with Jewish Wisdom
This lecture explores the incredible journey of Rabbi Akiva, from an illiterate shepherd to one of Judaism's greatest sages, and how he gained both wisdom and wealth through divine providence and cou…
The First Chanukah | A CJAD Chanukah Special Radio Program
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Fit, Healthy & Happy PodcastWelcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...
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