David DombrowskyJun 17, 20203 minThe dark horseThe anointment of King David is a fascinating story (Samuel I, Ch.16). Much like the later cinderella story, HaShem's desire for David...
David DombrowskyJan 18, 20202 minThe greatness of empathyThe first thing the Torah tells us about Moshe’s personality is “וַיֵּצֵא אֶל אֶחָיו, וַיַּרְא בְּסִבְלֹתָם”, he went out to observe his...
David DombrowskyFeb 7, 20193 minWhether you know it or not“In every Jew there is an aspect of malchut, (rule, authority or influence). Everyone [rules] according to how much they possesses this...
David DombrowskyOct 21, 20183 minRenewal, at its coreThe holy Zohar characterizes Teshuva as “Throwing something back to the place where it was taken”. Just like if a thief wants to make...
David DombrowskyAug 27, 20182 minBringing down the light“Imagine if I mamish believed that I should walk the streets all day, every day and give out gifts to everyone I see. I could do it, but...
David DombrowskyJul 25, 20182 minOut of this worldThe Arizal taught that before creation, there was only the light of einsof. Hashem wanted to unveil his glory and needed to create humans...
David DombrowskyJun 6, 20184 minWhat’s so funny?At the conclusion of every yoga practice, we get into a pose called shavasana. During this pose, the practitioner lies flat on his back...
David DombrowskyMar 14, 20184 minRoyal qualitiesHashem runs this world and all the higher worlds via the Ten Divine features, (sefiros). The last and final of these features is called...
David DombrowskySep 6, 20173 minCome as you areI find it so difficult to concentrate in prayer. I think the hardest part about it for me is that when I stop to pray I feel weighed down...