Excerpts from the incomparable classic. Rabbi Kaplan articulates many wonderful ideas to have in mind when reciting the Shema, and ways to deepen the experience.
It works out that 1 + 1= 1 because the Oneness of G-d is in His Infinity. Infinity + 1 is still Infinity. So even though we are finite, we merge into Infinity by adding ourselves to His Oneness.
Thanks so much for this. I would love the publishing information for the original -- an audiobook of ..Jewish Mediation'' -- but on what label? A must have for my practice; his voice unlocks the meaning for me and enhances the transmission of the text.
I tried to find the info for you by googling jewish meditation (by the author) on audiobooks, but was unable to do so. You can email the publisher @ sales@mekorjudaica.com and ask if they put out an audiobook, as the rabbi z”l did not. I hope that helps
OK, so the puzzlepieces are starting to fall into place... (1) an author (2) a narrator (3) a cut-and-paste creator illustrating the soundtrack (and, likely, posting!) :)
Hi, Rafael ShaarBinah - Are you still listening at the lattices (to mix the metaphors for Contact)? Would you be so kind as to either share with me, or let me know where i might otherwise acquire the sofer stam font you used for this?? Many thanks already in advance
where is Rabbi Kaplan I understand I want to feel and see this I have, naturally after such a beautiful presentation, always a goof ball finds fault, dummy below, I am missing something I had, would like to get this by internal experience, not in my brain,
I could hear every word loud and clear, although it's true that when Aryeh Kaplan was alive, the sound technology was not as advanced as what is available in the 21st century.
uh, this isn't R. Aryeh's voice! lol It must be someone else reading something he wrote! So, imagicworldview is right in his critique, but let's face it, WE'RE ALL IN DEBT TO THE MAN SMOKING THE LONG PIPE IN THE ICON ABOVE FOR CREATING AND POSTING IT!
I love this, thank you! I just need to get past resistance to say thank you for not making me a gentile, in the Amida, because it feels racist. Any helpful interpretations for this?
Many of these prayers were formulated after the fall of the Temple in 70 CE, when many of the surrounding peoples were still idol worshippers, as well as early Christians, whose belief in the trinity was greatly at odds with the Oneness of Jewish belief.
It think it is because during the time in which the Scriptures were written, it’s from Numbers and Deuteronomy, the “gentiles” Greeks and Romans, were idol worshippers. So the prayer actually refers to the people the Jews lived among.
i'm hoping you'll respond to this, because i'm taking you seriously, AND AM trying to help you out as you've asked! #1, it is NOT WITHIN THE AMIDAH - THE CONNECTIVE-PRAYER PAR EXCELLENCE!, but only within in the series of Berakhot recited upon waking that such a "thank you" can be found, and #2, AN ANCIENT ALTERNATIVE certainly DOES EXIST: "who has made me an Israelite," i.e., given me responsibility for serving humanity as a member of the Priestly Nation created to assist all humanity as best we can in Connecting with Oneness!
@@angielilliank.1109 cool! may u now soon be able, if this was holding u up, lol, to not only "say thank you IN the Amidah," but FOR THE AMIDAH LOL :)!
Henotheists, like pure polytheists, recognize a pantheon of gods, but only worship one of these at a time. The Israelite religion was originally henotheistic; Yahweh was the Israelites' god, but not the only god that existed, as seen in the wording of the First Commandment.
Messianic religions surface often among oppressed minorities; the term appears several times in the Old Testament, particularly in reference to King Cyrus of Persia, and messianic beliefs persist even into modern times, especially among some sects of Judaism (particularly the Hasidic Lubavitchers), as well as the 19th century Native American Ghost Dancers, the mid-20th century Pacific cargo cults, and the modern Nation of Islam (which combines its messianic/apocalyptic theology with a heavy dose of ufology). Messianic believers often indulge as well in apocalyptic literature, which as often as not describes not only who will arrive, but goes into great (if cryptic) detail as to what will happen when the Anointed One arrives.
Absolutely ~ One of the many definitions of "God" is "Olam" - the Universe. For a detailed look at these ideas, visit my page torahveda [dot] org Thanks! And this is your place because you are thoughtful. Thanks again.
I don't think 'metaphor' is the right word. G-d IS the oneness of the universe. It's kind of like saying that the Obama is a metaphor for the President of the United States. :)
I know Hashem called Rav Kaplan home - yet, we really need people like him nowadays - a voice of wisdom strength, and compassion. Bless His Soul.
Blessed to have many of Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan’s books 📚 including *Inner Space, and Jewish Meditation*
Beautiful. Thank you!
It works out that 1 + 1= 1 because the Oneness of G-d is in His Infinity. Infinity + 1 is still Infinity. So even though we are finite, we merge into Infinity by adding ourselves to His Oneness.
Thank you so much
wow Brilliant absolutely amazing
Clearly a beautiful and clear understanding with profound depth of felling and getting The Shema on every level, every question, answered
ThankU for posting and sharing.
Beautiful!
Thank you for posting this. It is absolutely beautiful. Please post more Kaplan if available.
Thank you!
Amazing explanation, thanks for posting it.
It's very hard to find Kaplan audio material these days...
have you found any other audio? I've been looking around with no success.
get busy with kahana material,
Sefer Yetzira is now available on audio THANKS TO RABBI ARY KAPLAN
Yitzy Fink prayer and meditation has a few chapters on RUclips…
Thanks so much for this. I would love the publishing information for the original -- an audiobook of ..Jewish Mediation'' -- but on what label? A must have for my practice; his voice unlocks the meaning for me and enhances the transmission of the text.
I tried to find the info for you by googling jewish meditation (by the author) on audiobooks, but was unable to do so. You can email the publisher @ sales@mekorjudaica.com and ask if they put out an audiobook, as the rabbi z”l did not. I hope that helps
OK, so the puzzlepieces are starting to fall into place... (1) an author (2) a narrator (3) a cut-and-paste creator illustrating the soundtrack (and, likely, posting!) :)
shalom
the last letters of shema yisroel are the olah sacrifice and the todah sacrifice, connecting to ve'ahavata
Hi, Rafael ShaarBinah - Are you still listening at the lattices (to mix the metaphors for Contact)? Would you be so kind as to either share with me, or let me know where i might otherwise acquire the sofer stam font you used for this?? Many thanks already in advance
Elo-heinu means "our G-d" not Lord of our gods.
where is Rabbi Kaplan I understand I want to feel and see this I have, naturally after such a beautiful presentation, always a goof ball finds fault, dummy below, I am missing something I had, would like to get this by internal experience, not in my brain,
Amen 🙏
i don't think the "1+1=1" is a good analogy, a better on would be "1=1=1"
Por favor, puede subtitular en español? gracias!!!
I think the teaching is brilliant, but the sound! My friend, BUY A MICROPHONE!
I could hear every word loud and clear, although it's true that when Aryeh Kaplan was alive, the sound technology was not as advanced as what is available in the 21st century.
I for one, love the AM radio quality
@@Qrayon He died in 1983, so yeah sound equality really primitive compared to 21st century technology z"l
uh, this isn't R. Aryeh's voice! lol It must be someone else reading something he wrote!
So, imagicworldview is right in his critique, but let's face it, WE'RE ALL IN DEBT TO THE MAN SMOKING THE LONG PIPE IN THE ICON ABOVE FOR CREATING AND POSTING IT!
I love this, thank you! I just need to get past resistance to say thank you for not making me a gentile, in the Amida, because it feels racist. Any helpful interpretations for this?
Many of these prayers were formulated after the fall of the Temple in 70 CE, when many of the surrounding peoples were still idol worshippers, as well as early Christians, whose belief in the trinity was greatly at odds with the Oneness of Jewish belief.
It think it is because during the time in which the Scriptures were written, it’s from Numbers and Deuteronomy, the “gentiles” Greeks and Romans, were idol worshippers. So the prayer actually refers to the people the Jews lived among.
i'm hoping you'll respond to this, because i'm taking you seriously, AND AM trying to help you out as you've asked! #1, it is NOT WITHIN THE AMIDAH - THE CONNECTIVE-PRAYER PAR EXCELLENCE!, but only within in the series of Berakhot recited upon waking that such a "thank you" can be found, and #2, AN ANCIENT ALTERNATIVE certainly DOES EXIST: "who has made me an Israelite," i.e., given me responsibility for serving humanity as a member of the Priestly Nation created to assist all humanity as best we can in Connecting with Oneness!
@@spiralthinker Thank you! Shavuah Tov!
@@angielilliank.1109 cool! may u now soon be able, if this was holding u up, lol, to not only "say thank you IN the Amidah," but FOR THE AMIDAH LOL :)!
a mein,whe Abba said one plus one equals one then immediately in
@Johnthegr82202 We all have our own interpetation, but the result is the same
it became one.lol we just didn't know it
Henotheists, like pure polytheists, recognize a pantheon of gods, but only worship one of these at a time. The Israelite religion was originally henotheistic; Yahweh was the Israelites' god, but not the only god that existed, as seen in the wording of the First Commandment.
Reporter, I've heard that before, also.
Messianic religions surface often among oppressed minorities; the term appears several times in the Old Testament, particularly in reference to King Cyrus of Persia, and messianic beliefs persist even into modern times, especially among some sects of Judaism (particularly the Hasidic Lubavitchers), as well as the 19th century Native American Ghost Dancers, the mid-20th century Pacific cargo cults, and the modern Nation of Islam (which combines its messianic/apocalyptic theology with a heavy dose of ufology). Messianic believers often indulge as well in apocalyptic literature, which as often as not describes not only who will arrive, but goes into great (if cryptic) detail as to what will happen when the Anointed One arrives.
True, except that no-one has ever understood the words that way except for modern people trying to make an obnoxious point.
Absolutely ~ One of the many definitions of "God" is "Olam" - the Universe. For a detailed look at these ideas, visit my page torahveda [dot] org Thanks! And this is your place because you are thoughtful. Thanks again.
maybe Elohim, maybe (
...and the infinite Oneness beyond the Universe. The word "God" is a metaphor or a pointer, but God Himself is not.
What is the stupid background noise?
I don't think 'metaphor' is the right word. G-d IS the oneness of the universe. It's kind of like saying that the Obama is a metaphor for the President of the United States. :)
שמע ישראל שניאורסאהן אלוהינ שניאורסאהן אחד
what is ... S'AHN? YUD '' YUD??