In this episode Menachem discusses the apathy that at times comes up on the spiritual journey of life, specifically in light of all thats going on in the world and the continuing situation in Israel as an outgrowth of our emotional stamina for so much conflict... what are we to do... what solutions do we find in the ancient wisdom of Torah Sign Up …

In this episode Menachem seeks to provide some perspective about the antisemitism we see all mourned us and some context for how we can face it in the our own inner work. Sign Up for our Newsletter!! Please visit our website Thelightrevealed.org for more great content and to reach out or check us out on social media and reach out by email! If you w…

In this episode we conclude our series exploring themes and lessens that can be drawn from the Narrative of Yetzias Mitzrayim - The Exodus from Egypt that teach and reveal the path of recovery from a hopeless state of mind and body; addiction, dependency, unwanted habit and unwanted coping patterns. In this third episode Menachem explores the aspec…

In this episode we continue our series exploring themes and lessens that can be drawn from the Narrative of Yetzias Mitzrayim - The Exodus from Egypt that teach and reveal the path of recovery from a hopeless state of mind and body; addiction, dependency, unwanted habit and unwanted coping patterns. In this second episode Menachem explores the them…

In this episode we start a new series exploring themes and lessens that can be drawn from the Narrative of Yetzias Mitzrayim - The Exodus from Egypt that teach and reveal the path of recovery from a hopeless state of mind and body; addiction, dependency, unwanted habit and unwanted coping patterns. In this first episode Menachem explores how the st…

In this episode continues our short series that relates to the themes of purim but mainly explores the recovery principle Rule # 62. In Part III how the journey of Rule #62 is essentially a journey of faith and trust which becomes possible when we access the spiritual awakening of our higher power deep down within as expressed through the sacred du…

In this episode continues our short series that relates to the themes of purim but mainly explores the recovery principle Rule # 62. In Part II we explore how not taking ourselves and our agenda too seriously opens the door to a life of curiosity and imagination about what might be. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path t…

In this episode Menachem begins a new short series that relates to the themes of purim but mainly explore the recovery principle Rule # 62. In Part I we explore why its Rule #62 and not just Rule #1 and how that teaches us to drop our cynicism and laugh at life and ourselves. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner…

In this episode Menachem returns to the topic Trauma seeking to round out the discussion by exploring how the way in which Pnimius Hatorah and Chassidus views the different parts that make up our "selves" informs what a journey of healing and self actualization looks like. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner He…

In this episode Menachem shares some perspective on his recent trip to Israel with a group of staff members and volunteers of TLR. Mainly the way in which the trip illuminated the nature of the dialectic reality of our existence and how that informs the way in which we face trauma, difficult diagnosis and deep tragedies. To donate to the beautiful …

In this episode Menachem returns to the same topic as last time; Trauma. However this time focuses less on what shouldn't be, and instead explores a potential framework for how we can begin to approach the Journey of Facing and Transforming our Trauma within the context of healing and personal growth, through the lens of Pnimius HaTorah. If you wou…

In this episode Menachem shares some perspective on the downside of fixating too much on Trauma within the context of healing and personal growth. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Healing click HERE Please visit our website Thelightrevealed.org for more great content and to reach out or check us out on socia…

In this episode Menachem explores the practical messages behind the narrative of Moshe encountering Gd at the Burning Bush and what that teaches us about the spiritual journey. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Healing click HERE Please visit our website Thelightrevealed.org for more great content and to reac…

In this episode Menachem explores the practical messaging behind the narrative of our forefather Yaakov descending to Egypt and how it reflects how we face challenges ourselves. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Healing click HERE Please visit our website Thelightrevealed.org for more great content and to rea…

In this episode Menachem explores how the Jewish calendar reflects powerful messages for life in particular a guide to revealing Gds presence in every moment of your life whether you are busy with spiritual activity or mundane activity - and how those are the same thing. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Heal…

In this episode Menachem explores themes of Chanukah and how they relate and reveal the inherit light that is left waning for us in some of the darkest spaces within. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Healingclick HERE Please visit our website Thelightrevealed.org for more great content and to reach out or ch…

In this episode Menachem discusses a perspective on the current idealogical circumstances that surround us and how those relate to our lives on a lived level, and perhaps another step we can take to help defeat the side of darkness. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Healingclick HERE Please visit our website …

In this episode Menachem takes another look at gratitude specifically the manner in which gratitude as a spiritual tool can bring us back to our center specifically when we are most surrounded by confusion and despair If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Healingclick HERE Please visit our website Thelightreveale…

In this episode Menachem shares some perspective and thoughts on what is driving those who who become lost in the distortion of supporting Hamas against Israel and specifically falling into antisemitism in the name of love, and calling for genocide in the name of fighting genocide. Most specifically how this relates to us and our own personal spiri…

In this episode Menachem shares an idea that personally transformed his life based on the episode and description of Akeidat Yitzchak, the story of Avraham our forefather bringing his son Yitzchak up as a sacrifice. How it's all a lesson of how a parent shows up in tough times and how we show up for our inner child when things seem most out of whac…

In this episode Menachem rifs a little more with his thoughts on the current state of affairs and what we are called to at those moments when we have to find a way to respond to the voices of unreasonable insanity and emotional violence being directed at us rooted in the teachings of chassis and the idea that living a jewish life is really living t…

In this episode Menachem rifs a little on his thoughts on the current state of affairs and what we are called to at those moments when there is nothing really to do. Specifically reflecting on the the possibility of a Holy Denial. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Healingclick HERE Please visit our website Th…

In this episode Menachem teams up with the team from Unconsciously, Shmaya and Mordy to explore thoughts feelings and perspectives related to their reactions to the recent tragic events in Israel but also facing tragic or challenging circumstances in general. Shana Tova U'Metukah from Team Light Revealed If you would like to order Menachems new boo…

In this episode Menachem presents part 4 of this series exploring a lens through which to see the work of the month of Elul, in light of the teaching of Hillel; "If I am not for myself, who is?, and if am for myself what am I?, and if not now, when?. In Part IV we explore the final question of Hillel, "If not now when" and Menachem shared a persona…

In this episode Menachem presents part 3 of this series exploring a lens through which to see the work of the month of Elul, in light of the teaching of Hillel; "If I am not for myself, who is?, and if am for myself what am I?, and if not now, when?. In Part III we explore the second question of Hillel, "What am I" an invitation to unpack and explo…

In this episode Menachem presents part 2 of this series exploring a lens through which to see the work of the month of Elul, in light of the teaching of Hillel; "If I am not for myself, who is?, and if am for myself what am I?, and if not now, when?. In Part II we explore dialectics and the role of "parts work" within the context of spiritual devel…

In this episode Menachem begins a new series exploring a lens through which to see the work of the month of Elul, in light of Torah Vav in Likutie MoHaran and the teaching of Hillel; "If I am not for myself, who is?, and if am for myself what am I?, and if not now, when?. This is Part 1 of the series. If you would like to order Menachems new book A…

In this episode Menachem explores another application of the spiritual practice and state of acceptance, specifically facing our challenges, difficulties and tragedies with Grace and in a manner that brings meaning and purpose. That's right, big shocker, Tanya, Rebbe Nachman and Viktor Frankl meet yet again. This time in honor and preparation for t…

In this episode Menachem shares a talk he gave on The Light Revealed about a framework for understanding the spiritual significance and value of working on our habits, why they happen in the first place and how we can continue to recover and be our best version of us one day at a time. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Pat…

In this episode Menachem explores four different ideas and concepts, 2 which emerge from the story of the Meraglim/Spies in Parshas Shlach and two others that come from Chassidus (one from Rebbe Nachman and one from The Bal HaTanya), looking at how they inform and validate the nature in which a spiritual perspective, attitude and lens for our lives…

In this episode Menachem reflects on a small part of a story of The Rebbe Rayatz of Chabad, something he said in passing about his soon to be son-in-law The Rebbe, and how that informs our journey toward a "for fun and for free" relationship with Gd... based on a teaching of Rebbe Nachman... :) If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptan…

In this episode Menachem explores a term used in Chassidus related to how we are meant to anticipate redemption; תיקף ומיד (suddenly and right away) and how that relates to anticipating our own personal recovery from whatever we are currently grappling with. All of this to be learned from the body and the nature of addiction. Note: There was a soun…

In this episode Menachem shares a reflection from his recent trip to Israel, which blends ideas from Rebbe Nachman of Breslov and the Chinuch Katan of the Bal Hatanya to help inform on facing moments with a hidden illumination with a spiritual slant. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Healing click HERE Consci…

In this episode Menachem explores the spiritual practice of focusing our intention on the effort instead of the outcome without the losing the edge of a winning perspective If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Healing click HERE Consciously The Podcast is a project of The Light Revealed. The Light Revealed is an…

In this episode Menachem explores some frames for processing and trying to internalize the messages of the facets of our personality that are illuminated through the Mitzvah of Sfiras HaOmer. Get ready though the episode is more of a call to action for the audience to figure out what these mean to you at this moment in your spiritual journey. Consc…

In episode #154 Menachem is joined by Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum, author and educator to explore the ancient path toward inner freedom that is reflected and revealed through the story of Pesach and the Exodus. Touching on themes related to the kinds of servitude that develop in our lives and what a path inner freedom toward Inner freedom looks like. Rabb…

In episode #153 Menachem discusses another facet of Jewish Spirituality and the inner world of Torah and their correlation to themes in 12 Step Recovery. This time Menachem discusses Shame and its potential role in helping us to develop feelings of positive personal regard instead of something we have to run from or let others use to abuse us. Cons…

In episode #152 Menachem discusses another facet of Jewish Spirituality and the inner world of Torah and their correlation to themes in 12 Step Recovery. This time Menachem discusses The Truth and how we can unpack how truth can be both objective and subjective at the same time. Consciously is a project of The Light Revealed an organization and med…

What does Sober Purim even look like! Menachem takes some time to reflect on what Sober means in relationship to our emotions and how that correlates to the Ad DeLo Yada of Purim Consciously The Podcast is a project of The Light Revealed. The Light Revealed is an organization and media publishing platform which focuses on building community for Jew…

Celebrating our 150th Episode Menachem takes an opportunity to reflect on one of the most important spiritual truths that emerge from the 12 Steps particularly in light of the spiritual journey of the Jewish year which begins in Elul and jumps into full swing after Chanukah and Asarah B'Teivos As mentioned in the episode more perspective of this po…

Menachem reflects on the concept of gratitude in connection to the American holiday of Thanksgiving and how such a holiday (and broad non-religion reliant spirituality like in the 12 steps, could only occur in the U.S. and what that means for us as Jews living in this remarkable stop in our exile and in our awaiting redemption Consciously The Podca…

In this series Menachem explores the practical advice inherent in the frames and suggestions in the holy books of ancient Jewish wisdom - Pnimius HaTorah. In this episode Menachem explores a frame for exploring the way in which life itself in all its layers is an essential expression of Gd's life in the deepest way because life itself represents al…

Menachem reflects on the idea of stories and viewing life as a journey in context of Rebbe Nachmans practice of telling stories, a lens of The Bal Shem Tov for seeing life and some practical advice for getting going after the break of the chaggim - or any such break. Consciously The Podcast is a project of The Light Revealed. The Light Revealed is …

Our next great series; Light Revealed! Focusing on revealing the light of passion and wisdom that young people have to share. Today we are joined by Jack Katz, who recently got engaged to our very own Social Media Specialist and occasional co-host Zoe Poznanski to talk about new beginnings and other fun things. For more information on our future pl…

Menachem reflects on the experience we have coming out of Yom Kippur with its hope for the future and the disappointment we all often feel as we come back down to earth. Exploring the beauty of the let down of sweet promises and how that really opens the door to embracing life for what it is and the beauty of the journey ahead toward becoming who w…

In another new series Menachem explores the implications of the Famous passage Ani Ledodi VeDodi Li as relates the month of Elul see-through the eyes holy books of ancient Jewish wisdom - Pnimius HaTorah as they relate to our relationships. In this episode Menachem explores another component of the teaching of Rebbe Nachman in the sixth torah of Li…

In another new series Menachem explores the implications of the Famous passage Ani Ledodi VeDodi Li as relates the month of Elul see-through the eyes holy books of ancient Jewish wisdom - Pnimius HaTorah as they relate to our relationships. In this episode Menachem explores a component of the teaching of Rebbe Nachman in the sixth torah of Likutie …

A special crossover episode with Practically a Fabrengen. Menachem was joined by Rabbi Mayer Preger for a fresh take on the classic Chassidic metaphor of HaMelech BaSadeh - The King is in the field. What followed was a nice "Fabrengen" about what it means to try and live with a consciousness of G-ds presence and how this time of year reflects on ou…

In another new series Menachem explores the implications of the Famous passage Ani Ledodi VeDodi Li as relates the month of Elul see-through the eyes holy books of ancient Jewish wisdom - Pnimius HaTorah as they relate to our relationships. In this episode Menachem explores a component of the famous parable The King in The Field and a lesson we can…

In a new series Menachem explores the practical advice inherent in the frames and suggestions in the holy books of ancient Jewish wisdom - Pnimius HaTorah. In this episode Menachem explores a frame for exploring the purpose and meanigfulnesss of Life itself, why we should move forward and why forgiveness is so worth it. Why we should move forward d…