Best Rectifying The State Of Israel Podcasts (2025)

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61. Completing Tikkun HaMedinah with the Menorah’s Seventh Candle 38:35

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In this final episode, Rav Shlomo Katz celebrates the completion of Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s Tikkun HaMedinah. The menorah’s seventh candle, embodying Malchut’s humility, unifies all Sefirot, reflecting Torah, Am Yisrael, and Eretz Yisrael as one. Through aliyah, olim actualize this tikkun, transforming the Medinah into a divine monarchy for Mashia…

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60. The Menorah’s Order and the Rectified State 54:36

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Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on the menorah’s order and placement in the Heichal, symbolizing Tikkun HaMedinah. The menorah’s seven branches, aligned with the Sefirot, channel divine light through chesed, tiferet, and yesod, illuminating love, balance, and Torah-madda unity. Aliyah empowers Am Yisrael to light these c…

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59. The Menorah as the Symbol of a Rectified State 47:55

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Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on the menorah as the symbol of a rectified Jewish state. Its straight branches, per the Rambam, reflect Malchut’s tikkun, uniting Torah and tradition against secular distortions. Through aliyah and Messianic consciousness, Am Yisrael illuminates the world, fulfilling Tikkun HaMedinah for …

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58. Preparing for Mashiach’s Redemption 40:47

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Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on Malchut, addressing whether Am Yisrael should leave redemption to Mashiach. Through Torah, mitzvot, and aliyah, Jews create refined vessels for Mashiach’s revelation, uniting joy and pain in Tikkun HaMedinah. Malchut transforms Israel into a global light, fulfilling the divine mission i…

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57. Malchut: The World with a Divine King 48:14

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Rav Shlomo Katz introduces Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on Malchut, envisioning a world where a divine king, Mashiach Ben David, unites all nations under Torah’s truth. Malchut completes Yesod’s unification of Torah and madda, reflecting divine light without concealment. Through aliyah and Messianic consciousness, Am Yisrael prepares for a gl…

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56. Completing the Foundation for Malchut 34:42

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Rav Shlomo Katz concludes Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on Yesod, unifying Torah and madda to reveal Hashem in all spheres. From Einstein’s potential to modern challenges, Yesod fosters a spiritual revolution, preparing Am Yisrael for Malchut’s divine monarchy. Through aliyah and new Torah-madda institutions, Jews can build a Torah-aligned sta…

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55. Einstein, God, and Unifying Torah with Science 55:39

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Rav Shlomo Katz delves into Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on Yesod, exploring Albert Einstein’s views on God and the potential for a Torah-aligned scientist to usher in Messianic energy. Yesod unifies Torah’s masculine (zachar) and science’s feminine (nekava) energies, revealing Hashem in all spheres. Through aliyah and new educational institu…

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54. Why Science Leans Left and Torah Right 39:25

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Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on Yesod, addressing why science leans left and Torah right. Through a Kabbalistic lens, the Sefirot reveal science’s feminine (nekava) and Torah’s masculine (zachar) energies, requiring unification (zivug) to fulfill Am Yisrael’s dream of a divine dwelling place. By merging Torah and madd…

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53. Yesod: Unifying Worlds and Fulfilling Jewish Dreams 33:36

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Rav Shlomo Katz delves into Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on Yesod (foundation), the midda that unifies Torah and worldly wisdom—science, art, and more. Moving beyond fixing distortions, Yesod enables Am Yisrael to actualize divine potential in Eretz Yisrael, creating a dwelling place for Hashem. Through aliyah and a Torah-aligned state, this …

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52. Who Belongs in Eretz Yisrael? 45:29

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Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on who belongs in Eretz Yisrael, emphasizing a Torah-conscious connection to holiness (kedusha). Through the midst of Hod and Yehoshua’s three letters, the episode highlights that only Jews aligned with Torah and righteous Gentiles accepting Jewish sovereignty belong. By rejecting foreign …

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51. The Immune System of Hod: Purifying Am Yisrael 44:20

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Rav Shlomo Katz delves into Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on the midda of Hod (eternity, splendor) as a spiritual immune system for Am Yisrael. Working in harmony with Netzach, Hod purifies the nation by rejecting harmful elements and fostering gratitude for Eretz Yisrael’s divine gift. Through aliyah, Hod strengthens the Jewish soul’s connect…

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50. Aliyah and Mashiach: Paving the Path to Redemption 52:04

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Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on whether all Jews must make aliyah before Mashiach arrives. Drawing on the Rebbe’s insights, he frames aliyah as a spiritual act of paving the way for redemption, embodying Netzach (victory) and Hod (eternity) by connecting to Eretz Yisrael. While the final ingathering occurs post-Mashia…

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49. Messianic Aliyah: Returning to the Inner Chamber of the King 46:58

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Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s vision of aliyah as a Messianic act, driven by a consciousness of entering the “inner chamber of the King.” Unlike mere migration, aliyah requires aligning with Torah values, overcoming a flawed judicial system, and embodying Netzach (victory) and Hod (eternity) under inspired leadership. Rav Katz c…

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48. Victory, Eternity, and Leadership: The Spiritual Power of Aliyah 40:38

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Rav Shlomo Katz delves into Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on aliyah as a spiritual return to Eretz Yisrael, embodying Netzach (victory) over obstacles, Hod (eternity) through connection to Jewish destiny, and the orchestration of inspired leadership. Aliyah is not mere migration but a triumphant, eternal act of aligning with Torah and the Land…

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47. Torah-Based Judicial Reform 40:52

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Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s vision for judicial reform, emphasizing that Israel’s current system, rooted in foreign laws, lacks the Rachamim (compassion) of Torah law. A shallow view of Torah as harsh or irrelevant obscures its true beauty, rooted in Tiferet, which brings divine mercy to justice. Rav Katz calls for a deep, lov…

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46. Tiferet’s Harmony: Living Torah Values in Israel 52:51

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Rav Shlomo Katz introduces Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on Tiferet( beauty, harmony), the synthesis of Chesed (love) and Gevurah (strength), vital for a Torah-aligned Israel. Before Tiferet can manifest, the nation must settle the land, eliminate threats, and strengthen society through love-driven unity (Ahavat Yisrael). Rav Katz explores how…

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45. True Gevurah: Uprooting False Hopes for Israel’s Redemption 25:42

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Rav Shlomo Katz concludes Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on gevurah (strength), emphasizing that it must flow from chesed( love) and yirah (awe of Hashem) to be unblemished. True gevurah decisively eliminates false hopes, like the notion of a Palestinian entity, that fuel terrorism, as seen in the Oslo Accords’ failures. Rav Katz calls for a sp…

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44. Holy Revenge 50:31

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Rav Shlomo Katz delves into Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on nikamah(revenge) as a sacred act when guided by chesed (love) and yirah (awe of Hashem). Exploring the aftermath of tragedies like October 7th, Rav Katz explains how true nikamah—far from barbarism—sanctifies God’s name by decisively removing threats to Am Yisrael. Rooted in love for…

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43. Yirah Unleashed: True Gevurah for Israel’s Redemption 51:32

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Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on yirah (holy fear) as the inner dimension of gevurah (strength) in rectifying the State of Israel. When yirah is fixed—rooted in awe of Hashem alone, born from love (chesed)—it empowers a clear-minded, unstoppable gevurah to eliminate threats and reclaim the Holy Land. Rav Katz connects …

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42. The Fourth Group: The Ideal Right-Wing Vision for Israel 48:35

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In this episode, Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s vision of the ideal right-wing political party, embodied by the fourth group at Yam Suf, led by Nachshon ben Aminadav. Unlike the other groups—those who sought to return to Egypt, fight without purpose, or flee to the desert—this group advances with unyielding faith in Hashem and a …

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41. Four Groups at Yam Suf: Politics, Kabbalah, and Israel’s Path 52:54

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Rav Shlomo Katz unpacks Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on the four groups of Jews at Yam Suf, each with a distinct response to crisis: return to Egypt, fight, flee to the desert, or advance through faith. Discover how three of these approaches mirror modern Israeli political ideologies—leftist appeasement, right-wing activism, and religious esc…

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40. Chesed and Gevurah: Love as the Foundation of Israel’s Strength 41:13

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Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on the interplay of chesed (loving-kindness) and gevurah (strength) in rectifying the State of Israel. Discover how love must precede strength, as exemplified by Nachshon ben Aminadav’s courageous leap into the Sea of Reeds, driven by devotion to God and Israel. Rav Katz unpacks how chesed…

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39. The Holy Pride of Jewish Labor (Avoda Ivrit) 39:53

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Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s profound teachings on Avoda Ivrit (Jewish Labor), emphasizing the spiritual and practical importance of physical work in the Land of Israel. Discover how labor fosters an intimate connection between the Jewish people and their homeland, akin to a marriage, and why embracing honest work is a mitzvah …

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38. A Chain of Love Across the Land 45:37

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When we speak of settling the Land of Israel, it’s not about politics. It’s about love. It’s about a deep, sacred bond between the Jewish people and our eternal soulmate—the Land itself. Rav Shlomo Katz shares the heartfelt and holy vision of creating a ratzef shel ahavah, a continuous chain of Jewish presence across the Land. Every Jewish home, ev…

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37. The Land is Our Bride 46:11

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What does it mean to marry the Land of Israel? Rav Shlomo Katz takes us deep into one of the most powerful and poetic truths in all of Torat Eretz Yisrael: our relationship with the Land is like that of a groom and his bride. It’s not just ownership. It’s not just residence. It’s love. And real love demands presence, devotion, and action. Drawing f…

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36. The Torah Needs Better PR 43:05

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Let’s be honest: the Torah has a public relations problem. But it’s not the Torah’s fault. It’s ours. Rav Shlomo Katz opens up the heartbreak, confusion, and beauty of trying to represent Torah in today’s world. Why is it that so many people recoil at the mention of Torah and mitzvot? Why does a vision of holiness sometimes come across as judgment,…

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35. When Love Is Real 55:12

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Rav Shlomo Katz asks one of the deepest questions a Jew can ask: How do I know if what I’m doing is really from love? Not love as a slogan. Not love as a performance. But ahavah pnimis—the inner life-force of a soul that seeks only to uplift, to heal, and to build in truth. Drawing from the Torah of Rav Ginsburgh and the heart of Eretz Yisrael, Rav…

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34. Lovers and Enemies: The Da’at to Discern 32:26

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There’s no greater kindness than clarity. Rav Shlomo Katz draws from a 1969 sicha of the Lubavitcher Rebbe to teach one of the most urgent lessons for our generation: the ability to distinguish between a lover and an enemy. Not everyone who smiles at you wants your good. And not everyone who challenges you is your foe. Without Da’at—clear, inner, T…

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33. The Chosen People 59:29

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What does it actually mean to be the Chosen People? Rav Shlomo Katz takes us deep into the heart of Da’at—the place in the soul that holds the power of clear, rooted identity. We’re not talking about ego. We’re talking about essence. Rav Shlomo unpacks Rav Ginsburgh’s teaching that the Jewish soul is not just another soul—it is uniquely wired with …

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32. Havdalah: Finding Light by Naming the Dark 36:20

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Before we can unify anything in this world, we have to separate. Rav Shlomo Katz enters the next dimension of Da’at—its left side, the power of havdalah, of holy separation. Without knowing how to distinguish between truth and falsehood, between light and darkness, between Yisrael and the nations, we’re lost. Rav Shlomo reminds us that even the mos…

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31. Da’at: The Bridge Between Head and Heart 36:42

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After exploring the realms of Chochmah and Binah, we now enter the world of Da’at—the deep, integrative knowing that connects our intellect to our heart. Rav Shlomo Katz brings us into the space where ideas become reality, where clarity turns into commitment, and where our inner world begins to take real shape in our lives. Drawing on Rav Ginsburgh…

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30. Go To The Land That I Will Show You 54:55

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“Go to the land that I will show you.” Without those words, Zionism becomes a hollow echo, vulnerable to mockery from both our enemies and our so-called allies. Rav Shlomo brings us into the heart of shalom—not as a diplomatic slogan, but as the expression of divine shleimut (wholeness). Peace, in Torah, begins with G-d's word and ends with G-d’s w…

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29. Either We're Here, or We're Not 52:42

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There’s no such thing as being “partially” back in the Land. Rav Shlomo Katz and the checra of Shirat David unpack Rav Ginsburgh’s clarity: our return to Eretz Yisrael must be full—geographically, spiritually, and existentially. Giving up even one inch of the Land isn’t just a strategic or political mistake. It’s a betrayal of the gift from Above a…

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28. No Jew Left Behind: The Ingathering of Every Spark 46:12

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How could Am Yisrael ever be whole if even one neshama is missing? Rav Shlomo Katz opens up the deeper mission of our generation: the ingathering of every Jewish soul, from every corner of the world, including the hidden sparks among the nations. Drawing from Rav Ginsburgh’s profound Torah, we see that Shlemut Ha’am—national wholeness—is not just a…

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27. Being All In 59:04

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What does it really mean to be “all in”? Rav Shlomo Katz dives into the world of Binah—of nurturing, of wholeness, of developing every spark of Emes into full expression. Drawing on Rav Ginsburgh's deep teachings, we explore how partial commitment to Torah isn’t just incomplete. It actually distorts. True authority, Rav Shlomo explains, must come f…

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26. Who’s Your Authority? Planting Torah at the Root 52:08

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Chochmah begins with the recognition of the one and only authority over my life, and it feels so good. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David enter the world of Chochmah—the soul’s first awakening, the electric moment of truth that says: “I want the Torah to guide every part of my life.” And not just my personal life, but our life as a peop…

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25. The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth 51:35

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Rav Shlomo guides us through Rav Ginsburgh’s Torah of clarity—of cultivating the inner chochmah, binah, and daas needed to truly choose our national destiny. The shiur opens with one foundational axiom: Hashem gave the entire Land of Israel to the Jewish people. From that place of unwavering emunah, the process of Tikkun HaMedinah begins. But it’s …

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24. The Torah of Our Father Meets the Torah of Our Mother 44:00

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What needs to be done to fix the State of Israel? Everyone has ideas. Kick out the Arabs, build a Beit HaMikdash, and form a Torah government. But Rav Shlomo Katz asks: what kind of thoughts are these? Are they just emotional reactions, or are they grounded in Torah? Rav Shlomo breaks down Rav Ginsburgh’s teaching on the difference between the “fat…

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23. The Mind’s Role in Redemption 27:04

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We’ve felt the longing. We’ve tasted the joy. We’ve stirred the will. But what happens next? Rav Shlomo Katz explores the next step in Rav Ginsburgh’s vision of Tikkun HaMedinah—the role of the intellect. The mind isn’t just for understanding; it’s for sifting. For focusing. For taking that inner fire and making sure it lands in the right place. Wi…

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22. Nothing Stands in the Way of Will 55:08

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Faith and holy pleasure are not enough. They might open the heart, but only will (ratzon) gets things moving. Rav Shlomo Katz unpacks Rav Ginsburgh’s third level of the superconscious soul: ratzon, the raw, unstoppable drive of the inner self. It's what takes belief and longing and transforms them into action. We explore how true desire doesn't jus…

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21. The Taste of Shabbos Before Shabbos 49:48

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The world is living in a state of Erev Shabbos—Friday afternoon energy, filled with anticipation, tension, and the quiet buzz of preparation. Rav Shlomo Katz guides us through Rav Ginsburgh’s teachings on oneg—holy pleasure—as a super-conscious faculty of the soul, and how it allows us to taste redemption before it arrives. We explore how the aware…

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20. The Spark of Mashiach in You 1:08:05

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What does it mean to truly believe in the coming of Mashiach, not as a distant fantasy, but as something real, urgent, and personal? Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David begin their ascent into the world of Keter, the first and highest of the ten sefiros. We explore the radical idea that every Jew carries a dormant spark of Mashiach, and …

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19. Tikkun Through the Sefirot: Planting the Seeds of Redemption 56:02

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Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David begin to unlock the structure through which the tikun of the medinah can actually happen, through the ten sefiros. We’re not talking about lofty abstractions, chevra. This is about planting real seeds of ratzon deep in our hearts, learning to speak the language of the neshamah, and aligning our intelle…

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18. The Difference Between Change and Growth 50:20

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What’s the difference between changing and growing? Rav Shlomo Katz unpacks Rav Ginsburgh’s deep vision of a living Torah that doesn’t "adjust" to the times, but unfolds organically with them. Rav Shlomo challenges us to ask: Are we afraid of growth because we mistake it for losing who we are? Touching on post-October 7th trauma, Zionism, Kabbalah,…

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17. Rebuilding the State from the Inside Out 50:05

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If we want to fix the State, we have to start with the soul. In this unforgettable shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz walks us through the five levels of the soul as mapped by Rav Ginsburgh—a spiritual roadmap for how the Jewish People can transform pain, confusion, and division into redemption. From confronting the darkness around us (nefesh) to discovering l…

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16. The Ones Who Change Reality 29:35

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Who leaves a real mark on the world? Who stamps their presence into reality in a way that lasts? In this soaring conclusion to the five-level soul journey of Tikkun HaMedinah, Rav Shlomo Katz draws together the deepest threads of redemption: humility, inner transformation, and the quiet power of spiritual clarity. Real change doesn't come through f…

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15. The Hijacked Dream of Peace 47:49

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What if the peace we’ve been chasing… isn’t peace at all? Rav Shlomo Katz unpacks Rav Ginsburgh’s piercing critique of the modern “peace process” and offers a radically deeper Torah vision of Shalom. From stickers on bombed-out homes in the south to broken promises and political spin, Rav Shlomo asks: How did the holiest word in our tradition get t…

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14. Humility or Hubris: The Hidden Battle Shaping Am Yisrael 52:38

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In a nation surrounded by darkness, both spiritual and political, what prevents the light from breaking through? Rav Shlomo Katz continues journeying through Rav Ginsburgh’s Tikkun HaMedinah, diving into the root illness behind our national confusion: ga'avah (ego). Rav Ginsburgh calls for the anavah (humility) we so desperately need—not as weaknes…

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13. From Soul to Strategy: Beginning the Fivefold Healing of Am Yisrael 51:10

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Before we can fix the world, we need to know who we are. And that begins with recognizing the darkness without fear. Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open a new chapter in Tikkun HaMedinah, where the five layers of the soul—nefesh, ruach, neshamah, chayah, yechidah—are revealed not just as mystical concepts, but as a roadmap for natio…

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12. Recognizing the Darkness: The First Step Toward Real Redemption 46:09

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You can't transform the darkness until you're brave enough to call it what it is. Rav Shlomo Katz leads us into the heart of Rav Ginsburgh’s vision: geulah begins with awareness. Not slogans. Not comfort. But a willingness to face the painful spiritual darkness hovering over the Land, and over our hearts . Through the lens of prophecy, the Holocaus…

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