2020-04-05 03:46
by Reb Gutman Locks Lockdown Davening Our rooftop mincha minyan…. Almost all of the men could see th… Read More
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2020-04-04 23:07
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsAfter Shabbat...For those in Israel, we're running a WhatsApp group for English updates (email me for a join link). I'm going to summarize relevant ones h… Read More
2020-04-03 10:16
by Aharon Rubin at Mystical PathsThe Ten Plagues of CoronavirusBLOOD: It kills. It infects water. It paralyses countries.FROGS: It jumps from person to person. Goes everywhere.LICE: It's a t… Read More
2020-04-02 08:05
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsFor those in Israel, we're running a WhatsApp group for English updates (email me for a join link). I'm going to summarize relevant ones here... not… Read More
2020-04-02 03:43
by Reb Gutman Locks Be Careful! It's Contagious! Some years ago, I wrote a book of my thoughts on the weekl… Read More
2020-04-01 15:52
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsI'd like to share some useful information. Regular readers know one of my specialities is information analysis and data correlation, so I've gleaned some… Read More
2020-04-01 08:07
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsFor those in Israel, we've been running a WhatsApp group for English updates. I'm going to summarize some relevant ones here... not going to be spen… Read More
2020-03-29 03:50
by Reb Gutman Locks How Do We Know? How do we know that the Torah is true, especially its story of creation? Afterall… Read More
2020-03-27 16:37
by Lazar Weisz at Mystical PathsA Meditation in SolitudeAs the world has come to a complete halt, we find ourselves alone, quarantined and in solitude, alone with our thoughts, anxieties and… Read More
2020-03-26 04:52
by Reb Gutman Locks This Morning The Kotel was empty last night and this morning, until right before davening when just… Read More
2020-03-26 04:35
by Reb Gutman Locks Quarantine - What to Do? Joe asked: Isn't the purpose of your good deed to ma… Read More
2020-03-24 04:07
by Reb Gutman Locks Revealing Hashem's Presence The Rebbe said, "True, we all perform the same mitz… Read More
2020-03-23 09:45
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsThe Keresztirer Rebbe, Rabbi Yeshaya Steiner, was a big tzaddik - people came to him for brochos all the time. Reb Nati, our former Mystical Paths blogger… Read More
2020-03-22 11:35
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsFrom a nurse in Shaarei Tzedek Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel who cared for the first Coronavirus victim in Israel - a holocaust survivor of 88.My heart is broken… Read More
2020-03-22 04:26
by Reb Gutman Locks "Let Us Make Man…" A small group of policemen from America came up to me at the… Read More
2020-03-19 23:21
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsAn old friend of ours passed away in the U.S. and was buried today in Israel - apparently that option still exists, at least as long as the planes keep flying… Read More
2020-03-19 04:34
by Reb Gutman Locks Virus Prevention! The Kotel staff are following the government's rules not allowing more than ten men (or women… Read More
2020-03-18 18:42
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsIsrael Case Count - 433 - 6 serious, 12 moderate, 404 light, 11 recoveries.ISRAEL IS CLOSED:Israel completely closed down its borders to foreigners in… Read More
2020-03-17 21:20
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsCoronavirus in Israel numbers:337 total cases5 serious/critical10 moderate311 mild condition11 full recoveriesTwo days ago the number of new cases per day was 2… Read More
2020-03-17 04:13
by Reb Gutman Locks Historic! A guy comes up to me at the tefillin stand the other day and says, "You are historic!" &hell…Read More
2020-03-15 20:31
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsIsrael's cases have topped 200. Before we get there, here's some interesting facts about Israel's cases:Of Israel's first 53 cases:11 got it from a single… Read More
2020-03-15 08:03
by Reb Gutman Locks This virus has come at an interesting time. We are about to sit at the seder for Pesach and talk about the plagues that Hashem brou… Read More
2020-03-12 20:37
by Reb Akiva at Mystical Paths(I see a signature but not a copyright on this illustration - someone let me know if I'm wrong.)A reader emailed, "because Amazon, Walmart and Target have sold… Read More
2020-03-12 13:41
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsISRAEL CORONAVIRUS REPORT(picture - local city tax office, clerks are now behind plastic sheeting - documents passed through slot)(as of 8:00 am local time… Read More
2020-03-12 04:27
by Reb Gutman Locks What is a Chasid? The title "Chasid" is usually applied to a Torah Observant Jew who do… Read More
2020-03-11 21:29
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsAs Coronavirus cases grow, additional restrictions have been added in Israel as of now. It was particularly emphasised that the disease is very deadly to… Read More
2020-03-10 20:44
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsPURIM SAMAYACH - a Happy Purim to all!(picture - a shopper attempts to protect themselves against coronavirus - not from Israel)The Israeli government has been… Read More
2020-03-10 08:06
by Aharon Rubin at Mystical PathsPurimExcerpt from Eye to the Infinite:Purim is the time to connect with the Hidden Light of creation, the light of Ein Sof, the Divinity that lies concealed… Read More
2020-03-10 07:09
https://youtu.be/ICHvXuU7bd8Getting Drunk on Purim - via Mystical Paths - mpaths.com -- Support Mystical Paths - DONATE HERE - or* support us for free by shopping at Amazon - C… Read More
2020-03-09 22:38
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsThere's a custom on Purim to tell jokes and happy stories and make up funny news. This is NOT that type of post.WHOA --> ITALY moves to NATIONAL QUARAN… Read More
2020-03-09 10:05
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsWorldwide prayer session against Coronavirus...Recommended listening:(Torah) Headlines 3/7/20 - Show 262 - Coronavirus: Should we be going to Shul, Purim mesibo… Read More
2020-03-08 04:24
by Reb Gutman Locks Everywhere We all know that Hashem is everywhere. This is a basic teaching in the Torah… Read More
2020-03-07 21:34
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsParshat Zachor was an experience going to synagogue. I was highly aware of each sniffle and cough, and there were a fair amount. My fellow congregan… Read More
2020-03-06 12:33
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsSegulah - A Jewish mystical protection or cure invoking the Divine to provide said protection or cure.(Picture - via Youtube MedCram channel - ICU doctor in Eng… Read More
2020-03-05 16:06
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsMishloach Manot - shalach manos, the mitzvah of sending gifts to your friends, is a major requirement of Purim. As is hearing the Megillah, having a seuda… Read More
2020-03-05 04:34
by Reb Gutman Locks "HEY!!" It was after mincha. I was walking back from the Kotel through the Arab Shuk. A… Read More
2020-03-04 12:05
by Reb Akiva at Mystical Paths(picture - Health Ministry alert in my local pharmacy in Israel)This thing moves FAST, and people generally don't adjust their thinking that fast.Some are askin… Read More
2020-03-03 15:33
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsOn my previous article I noted "panic buying will set it in as well as supply disruptions".Mask Availability - the picture on this article is a Walgreens pharma… Read More
2020-03-03 15:03
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsIt's been over a decade since I've been in Manhattan. My business trip took me to a hotel in the garment district and past the shining lights of Times Squ… Read More
2020-03-03 04:30
by Reb Gutman Locks I Did It! I don't want to make you jealous by telling you this but, Sunday morning I cleaned my bedroom fo… Read More
2020-03-02 19:23
by Reb Akiva at Mystical Paths(Picture - Israeli voting station for Coronavirus quarantined people during today's election.)There is a lot of information, rumours, and incompetency being sha… Read More
2020-03-01 20:45
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsIf you are an Israeli citizen, Israeli repeat-due-to-being-unable-to-get-a-majority elections ROUND 3 are tomorrow. It is common in Israel to appeal to your gro… Read More
2020-03-01 20:30
by Reb Akiva at Mystical Paths7am, Sunday February 16 - Zurich (Switzerland) to Newark, New Jersey, USA via United.When checking in at the beginning of my travels, I was asked if I'd been to… Read More
2020-03-01 04:36
by Reb Gutman LocksInsane It's totally crazy! Here's a nice Jewish guy from America who never put on tefillin before. He had a good time… Read More
2020-02-29 22:05
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsI have rarely left Eretz Yisroel, the Land of Israel, G-d's gift to the Jews and a Jewish obligation in which to reside, since moving to 12 years ago. But… Read More
2020-02-27 04:36
by Reb Gutman Locks Eastern Religions? Shalom Rabbi Gutman Locks. Can I ask you a question? What do you think of eastern rel… Read More
2020-02-25 05:03
by Reb Gutman Locks Rosh Chodesh Adar Today marks the beginning of the month of Adar. It is a unique time… Read More
2020-02-23 04:44
by Reb Gutman Locks Returning a Lost Item It was cold, rainy, very little business at the Kotel Tefillin S… Read More
2020-02-20 04:49
by Reb Gutman Locks Happiness? A friend published a Facebook article with a picture of a famous Buddhist monk sayi… Read More
2020-02-17 06:59
by Lazar at Mystical PathsAleph – BalanceThe balancing of the body, mind and soul is a powerful tool to add equilibrium and harmony to our lives. It is also a powerful method to connec… Read More
2020-02-13 04:56
by Reb Gutman Locks A Delicious Apple Let's say that someone gives you an apple on Monday. You are so hap… Read More
2020-02-11 04:53
by Reb Gutman Locks Live Longer Without doubt, the best way to pick yourself up, both physically and spir… Read More
2020-02-10 10:51
by Aharon Rubin at Mystical PathsWalking with G-dThe entire Torah, from alef to tov, is to inculcate into us a visceral awareness of G-d, that we may walk with G-d in this world.Every tran… Read More
2020-02-07 14:41
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsPLENTY of info is available about the scary "Novel Coronavirus nCoV-2019" virus spreading around the world - but we've quickly reached INFO OVERLOAD, CONSPIRACY… Read More
2020-02-06 11:16
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsI'd like to thank everyone for the warm thoughts. With thanks to Hashem, my daughter is recuperating at home. Our local doctors and HMO is very… Read More
2020-02-06 05:01
by Reb Gutman Locks Special Friends Once a year Avi brings by his "special needs" yeshiva students for breakfast. Ther… Read More
2020-02-04 16:26
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsYesterday my youngest daughter was hit by a bus, as a pedestrian (in a cross walk), head on - which then left the scene.Here's how the experience went, in… Read More
2020-02-04 04:54
by Reb Gutman Locks Hashem! I looked up and saw (well, almost saw) Hashem's Name written in the clouds! - via M… Read More
2020-02-02 05:00
by Reb Gutman Locks Non-Jewish Spiritual Exercises Someone posted an article on Facebook about non-J… Read More
2020-01-30 05:05
by Reb Gutman Locks Why Can't We See G-d and Live? We are told that man cannot see G-d and live. Wh… Read More
2020-01-28 05:01
by Reb Gutman LocksBringing Us In Right before the End Days, Hashem is going to gather us all in from wherever we are, even if we "go to… Read More
2020-01-27 10:21
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsCoronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a new disease spreading (or, to be more specific, a new type of coronavirus is spreading) in China. The disease is conside… Read More
2020-01-26 04:59
by Reb Gutman Locks A Sweet Aroma to Hashem It makes a difference to Hashem, and it makes a difference to us.  &hell…Read More
2020-01-24 05:52
What's Wrong with Teaching Buddhism? by Reb Gutman Locks A rabbi told me that his Jewish Day School in New York invited a Buddhist monk to give a t… Read More
2020-01-23 05:10
by Reb Gutman Locks How Can We Change the Past? Our past can drive us nuts and there is no way we can change what happened ba… Read More
2020-01-21 05:03
by Reb Gutman Locks Tzedakah (Charity) This young boy came up to the tefillin stand and put a small coin i… Read More
2020-01-19 05:07
by Reb Gutman Locks Egyptian Slavery Without doubt, the most important lesson to be learned from the ensl… Read More
2020-01-16 05:10
by Reb Gutman Locks Jewish Meditation Questions PJ Asked; After I completed the meditation, I felt as i… Read More
2020-01-14 05:04
by Gutman Locks FAKE NEWS! The Jerusalem Post, among many other news outlets, reported on the filling in of one of the f… Read More
2020-01-12 05:03
by Reb Gutman Locks Signs --- The Times They Are A Changin' For the first time in Israel's Histor… Read More
2020-01-09 05:17
by Reb Gutman Locks It All Comes Back An older Israeli man came up to me at my tefillin cart and said, "They tol… Read More
2020-01-08 20:36
by Lazar at Mystical Paths Letters, Crowns, Punctuations, Cantillations The four levels of Divine LightEven though the Essence of the Creator of All can never be reached, ancient D… Read More
2020-01-07 05:21
by Reb Gutman Locks Hashem's Lost and Found When I first asked Daniel if he was Jewish, he answered… Read More
2020-01-05 05:24
by Reb Gutman Locks at Mystical PathsAHole in Your Ear Is there anything really wrong with a Jewishguy putting a hole in his ear? What’s the problem? A lot of g… Read More
2020-01-02 05:10
by Reb Gutman Locks It's All Inside… He is a physician from America visiting Jerusalem with his son. His son's m… Read More
2019-12-31 05:01
by Reb Gutman Locks Fighting Anti-Semitism There are three things that we should do to fight this current… Read More
2019-12-29 14:31
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsThis 7th night of Chanukah is my 12th year anniversary of making Aliyah (moving up) to Eretz Yisroel (the Land of Israel).My wife was recently with her fri… Read More
2019-12-29 09:26
by Rob Akiva at Mystical PathsWe were horrified to hear of the stabbing attack at the Rabbi Rottenberg Shul (synagogue) in Forshay (Monsey), New York (State) last night. And we un… Read More
2019-12-29 05:39
By Reb Gutman LocksWhat? Sometimes, you have to have a wider view in order to see what is really going on. For instance, this picture. Wh… Read More
2019-12-27 05:13
by Reb Gutman Locks Dressed for the Occasion Happy Chanukah - via Mystical Paths - mpaths.com -- Support Mystical Paths … Read More
2019-12-26 05:14
by Reb Gutman Locks Whose Baby Is This? The Torah says, "…If a woman conceives and gives birth&hel&hell…Read More
2019-12-24 05:13
by Reb Gutman Locks "Do Not Follow Your Heart" Rabbi I have a question. My Hebrew name is Rachel bat-Baru… Read More
2019-12-19 10:42
Our contributor on Torah oriented meditation Rav Rubin from England shares this helping opportunity from his community:מצוה גדולה A grea… Read More
2019-12-19 05:07
by Reb Gutman Locks Help! Shmiel wrote: I need your help, I'm a… Read More
2019-12-15 11:15
by Reb Gutman Locks at Mystical PathsWhyDid G-d Create the Universe? Did G-d need something, andthat is why He created the world? Does G-d have needs?- via Mystical P… Read More
2019-12-15 05:05
by YOUR-NAME at Mystical Paths- type article here -- via Mystical Paths - mpaths.com -- Support Mystical Paths - DONATE HERE - or* support us for free by shopping at Amazon - CLICK HERE * Read More
2019-12-13 07:29
by Reb gutman Locks It Doesn't Seem Fair Shechem, the prince of his city, kidnaped Dinah and he def… Read More
2019-12-12 05:06
by Reb Gutman Locks Aggressive Missionaries This aggressive missionary with his idolatry written all over his shirt was… Read More
2019-12-11 14:12
by Reb Akiva at Mystical Paths- Jewish store targeted in New Jersey, at least 2 Jews killed (a young wife and a young man).- Jew targeted in Paris, beaten unconscious.When I made Aliyah… Read More
2019-12-10 20:34
by Reb Akiva at Mystical Paths-- "in no (Western) country have pro-birth policies sustained fertility above the replacement rate."-- "The U.S. total fertility rate (TFR) has dropped to below… Read More
2019-12-10 04:55
by Reb Gutman Locks The Journey Ahmad asks: Shalom Rabbi Gutman, I hope you are doing very wel… Read More
2019-12-09 19:41
by Reb Akiva at Mystical PathsA friend wrote that they didn’t understand the currency conversion chart provided by an Israeli bank. Since it is rather confusing, I thought I&rsqu&hell…Read More
2019-12-09 05:26
by Reb Gutman Locks Thank G-d for the Rain - via Mystical Paths - mpaths.com -- Support Mystical Paths - DONATE HERE - or* support us for free by shopp… Read More
2019-12-08 04:53
by Reb Gutman LocksPartnership & The Bnei Noach There is a concept called, "Partnership with G-d" (shutafim). It was first discussed… Read More
2019-12-05 04:57
by Reb Gutman Locks The Crown of Torah These very proud boys came to the Kotel to say some Psalms to thank Hashem. The… Read More
2019-12-03 04:51
by Reb Gutman Locks &nbs&hell…Read More
2019-12-01 05:06
by Reb Gutman Locks Yaacov the First Born How do we know that Hashem agrees that Esau actually sold his birthri… Read More
2019-11-29 06:56
by Reb Gutman Locks Again! I was just (yesterday) leaving the immediate area of the Kotel into the Kotel p… Read More
2019-11-28 05:02
by Reb Gutman Locks "My House…" "My House of prayer will be called a House of Prayer for all people."  &hell…Read More
2019-11-24 04:51
by Reb Gutman Locks "To You Silence is Praise" [i] At first it might seem that this means that even if we do not say anything… Read More
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