The Spiritgrow Talks Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:46:40 -0400 http://www.spiritgrowjosefkrysscenter.org en-us © 2026 The Spiritgrow Talks yes 51c7e9b7-44d1-559e-9e1e-5debee483cf2 Spiritgrow episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) spirituality, judaism, wellbeing, Kabbalah, history, philosophy, traditions Spiritgrow https://storage.buzzsprout.com/41990r4jejlvs1310bcq7e5ye3j7?.jpg The Spiritgrow Talks http://www.spiritgrowjosefkrysscenter.org Near Death Experiences: A Kabbalistic View Near Death Experiences: A Kabbalistic View Near Death Experiences have interested neuroscientists and mystics alike. What is happening in the body when they take place and why do so many people report similar yet different visions?

In this talk Rabbi Menachem Wolf explores the relationship between the soul and the body and what takes place on the onset of death and what happens in the event death isn't the final stage.

]]> Near Death Experiences have interested neuroscientists and mystics alike. What is happening in the body when they take place and why do so many people report similar yet different visions?

In this talk Rabbi Menachem Wolf explores the relationship between the soul and the body and what takes place on the onset of death and what happens in the event death isn't the final stage.

]]> Buzzsprout-12584093 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +1000 4305 2 9 full false Why we cry after someone dies Why we cry after someone dies At first it may seem obvious why we cry after someone passes away, but in this talk Rabbi Menachem Wolf uncovers a deeper reason one that speaks to the profound connection between the souls of those who live in this world and those who have gone to the next. It is not just our pain we feel but theirs, but it is also their bliss and clam that we feel as time goes on.

This segment is part of a larger talk and was recorded in a large space with a powerful echo.

]]> At first it may seem obvious why we cry after someone passes away, but in this talk Rabbi Menachem Wolf uncovers a deeper reason one that speaks to the profound connection between the souls of those who live in this world and those who have gone to the next. It is not just our pain we feel but theirs, but it is also their bliss and clam that we feel as time goes on.

This segment is part of a larger talk and was recorded in a large space with a powerful echo.

]]> Buzzsprout-12583959 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +1000 503 2 8 full false What's a soul & what's the purpose of reincarnation? What's a soul & what's the purpose of reincarnation? This podcast is a recording of a class given by Rabbi Menachem Wolf at Spiritgrow Josef Kryss Center. In this talk Rabbi Menachem Wolf explains what a soul is as explained in Jewish mystical texts. Did you know that it is not just people who have a soul but animals, plants and even objects have souls. Sometimes the soul of a person can come back in the form of an animal or plant, but why? Menachem explains what the purpose of reincarnation is and the many reasons why it may take place.

This talk concludes with a meditation based on the class.

If you would like to dedicate a recording or want to support our work please donate via our website www.spiritgrow.org


]]> This podcast is a recording of a class given by Rabbi Menachem Wolf at Spiritgrow Josef Kryss Center. In this talk Rabbi Menachem Wolf explains what a soul is as explained in Jewish mystical texts. Did you know that it is not just people who have a soul but animals, plants and even objects have souls. Sometimes the soul of a person can come back in the form of an animal or plant, but why? Menachem explains what the purpose of reincarnation is and the many reasons why it may take place.

This talk concludes with a meditation based on the class.

If you would like to dedicate a recording or want to support our work please donate via our website www.spiritgrow.org


]]> Buzzsprout-12583775 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +1000 4602 2 7 full false Dealing With Jealousy & Depression - A Kabbalistic Approach Dealing With Jealousy & Depression - A Kabbalistic Approach In this third instalment of the series on anger, jealousy and depression, Rabbi Menachem Wolf uses famous Kabbalistic explanations to untangle the complex nature of jealousy and provides tips on overcoming it.  Each class in this series can be listened to out of context of the others.

In this class, Rabbi Wolf also provides new mental postures to climb out of a depressed state and how to simply alter the way we think when we are feeling down. 


]]> In this third instalment of the series on anger, jealousy and depression, Rabbi Menachem Wolf uses famous Kabbalistic explanations to untangle the complex nature of jealousy and provides tips on overcoming it.  Each class in this series can be listened to out of context of the others.

In this class, Rabbi Wolf also provides new mental postures to climb out of a depressed state and how to simply alter the way we think when we are feeling down. 


]]> Buzzsprout-12499019 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +1100 3722 2 6 full false The Kabbalah of Anger & Jealousy The Kabbalah of Anger & Jealousy This is lecture 2 of the three part series on Anger, Jealousy and Depression. Each class can be listened to out of context of the others.

Kabbalah can raise our life perspective thereby expanding our ability to accept life and react more consciously to all that happens to us and around us. In this talk, Rabbi Menachem Wolf draws on the Kabbalistic teachings of the 16th century mystic the Arizal, gematria (numerology), the meaning of Gods names, and the deeper meaning of the Hebrew words for anger and jealousy, to help us overcome and even dissolve these traits. Rabbi Wolf also explores the nature of judgment and harshness because these are major elements that lie behind anger and jealousy. 

In this class, Menachem teaches that everything is designed with intention and playing out with purpose and that we are participating witnesses to life.

 At the end of this talk Menachem leads a mantra meditation to assist with anger and jealousy.

]]> This is lecture 2 of the three part series on Anger, Jealousy and Depression. Each class can be listened to out of context of the others.

Kabbalah can raise our life perspective thereby expanding our ability to accept life and react more consciously to all that happens to us and around us. In this talk, Rabbi Menachem Wolf draws on the Kabbalistic teachings of the 16th century mystic the Arizal, gematria (numerology), the meaning of Gods names, and the deeper meaning of the Hebrew words for anger and jealousy, to help us overcome and even dissolve these traits. Rabbi Wolf also explores the nature of judgment and harshness because these are major elements that lie behind anger and jealousy. 

In this class, Menachem teaches that everything is designed with intention and playing out with purpose and that we are participating witnesses to life.

 At the end of this talk Menachem leads a mantra meditation to assist with anger and jealousy.

]]> Spiritgrow Buzzsprout-12498755 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +1100 4667 2 5 full false Overcoming Anger, Jealousy & Depression Overcoming Anger, Jealousy & Depression This talk is the first of a three part series on overcoming anger, jealousy and depression. Rabbi Menachem Wolf draws on what Kabbalah and Chassidut learns from the festival of Pesach to help us overcome these traits and follows the talk with a short meditation (included in this recording). Rabbi Wolf delves into the nature of the three traits, why they happen and what we can do to overcome the negative aspects of each. 

 This lecture has been edited form its original format to better suit the listening experience. for more Pesach and other learning resources, visit our website www.spiritgrow.org

To support the work and to access many more resources consider becoming a virtual member of Spiritgrow. 

]]> This talk is the first of a three part series on overcoming anger, jealousy and depression. Rabbi Menachem Wolf draws on what Kabbalah and Chassidut learns from the festival of Pesach to help us overcome these traits and follows the talk with a short meditation (included in this recording). Rabbi Wolf delves into the nature of the three traits, why they happen and what we can do to overcome the negative aspects of each. 

 This lecture has been edited form its original format to better suit the listening experience. for more Pesach and other learning resources, visit our website www.spiritgrow.org

To support the work and to access many more resources consider becoming a virtual member of Spiritgrow. 

]]> Spiritgrow Buzzsprout-12497985 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +1100 3572 2 4 full false Purim: Seize Your Moment! Purim: Seize Your Moment! The Purim megillah describes a tense moment between the two hero's; Esther and Mordechai. Their discussion has a timeless lesson for us all about seizing moments that make a difference. Rabbi Menachem Wolf teaches us how to identify these moments and not shy away from them.

]]> The Purim megillah describes a tense moment between the two hero's; Esther and Mordechai. Their discussion has a timeless lesson for us all about seizing moments that make a difference. Rabbi Menachem Wolf teaches us how to identify these moments and not shy away from them.

]]> Spiritgrow Buzzsprout-12349963 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +1100 652 2 3 full false Purim: How To See Miracles Purim: How To See Miracles The story of Purim is recorded in Megilat Esther. At first glance this seems logical enough a name being that one of the protagonists goes by the name Esther. But the Hebrew word Esther means concealed, Rabbi Menachem Wolf shares the secret of Esther so that we can discover miracles all around us- every day.


]]> The story of Purim is recorded in Megilat Esther. At first glance this seems logical enough a name being that one of the protagonists goes by the name Esther. But the Hebrew word Esther means concealed, Rabbi Menachem Wolf shares the secret of Esther so that we can discover miracles all around us- every day.


]]> Spiritgrow Buzzsprout-12349940 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +1100 1067 2 2 full false Purim: The Story of Purim Purim: The Story of Purim Rabbi Menachem Wolf tells over the story of Purim.

]]> Rabbi Menachem Wolf tells over the story of Purim.

]]> Spiritgrow Buzzsprout-12349935 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +1100 1472 2 1 full false Pesach: The 7 Big Seder Messages Pesach: The 7 Big Seder Messages In this recorded class, Rabbi Laibl Wolf shares the seven must do's of the seder, their deep meaning and human development messaging.

]]> In this recorded class, Rabbi Laibl Wolf shares the seven must do's of the seder, their deep meaning and human development messaging.

]]> Spiritgrow Buzzsprout-8169522 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +1100 392 Laibl wolf, pesach, seder, personal growth, kabbalah, passover 1 10 full false Pesach: The Meaning Of The Seder Foods Pesach: The Meaning Of The Seder Foods Spiritgrow Buzzsprout-8169519 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +1100 1126 1 9 full false Pesach: Free Yourself! Pesach: Free Yourself! This is a talk on self development based on Kabbalistic understandings of the Pesach story.

]]> This is a talk on self development based on Kabbalistic understandings of the Pesach story.

]]> Spiritgrow Buzzsprout-8169513 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +1100 946 1 8 full false Pesach: 'How To Seder' Crash Course Pesach: 'How To Seder' Crash Course In this recorded class, Rabbi Menachem Wolf runs thorugh the entire seder and explains step by step how to run a seder and why we do it the way we do.


]]> In this recorded class, Rabbi Menachem Wolf runs thorugh the entire seder and explains step by step how to run a seder and why we do it the way we do.


]]> Spiritgrow Buzzsprout-8169503 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +1100 1319 1 7 full false Pesach: Seder Customs & Symbols Explained Pesach: Seder Customs & Symbols Explained Rabbi Menachem Wolf works through many of the interesting customs and traditions observed at different Seders.

This recording is from a lecture given at Spiritgrow.

]]> Rabbi Menachem Wolf works through many of the interesting customs and traditions observed at different Seders.

This recording is from a lecture given at Spiritgrow.

]]> Spiritgrow Buzzsprout-8169494 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +1100 1474 1 6 full false Pesach: How The Jews Became Slaves Pesach: How The Jews Became Slaves In this recorded talk, Rabbi Menachem Wolf gives the historical context of the Jews becoming slaves in Egypt more than 3,500 years ago and shares mystical insights learned from the story.

Who was Josef? How dod he rise to power? 

]]> In this recorded talk, Rabbi Menachem Wolf gives the historical context of the Jews becoming slaves in Egypt more than 3,500 years ago and shares mystical insights learned from the story.

Who was Josef? How dod he rise to power? 

]]> Spiritgrow Buzzsprout-8169489 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +1100 1438 1 4 full false Pesach: The Secret To Cleaning, Selling, Searching & Burning Chametz Pesach: The Secret To Cleaning, Selling, Searching & Burning Chametz What is the big issue wiht bread? why the ancient rituals of searching the house with a candle and so many other questions answered about the preparations for Pesach. Rabbi Menachem Wolf draws on the Kabbalistic meaning of the burning of the Chametz to explain the ritual of strengthening self esteem while destroying negative ego.

This is a recording of a class given at Spiritgrow.

]]> What is the big issue wiht bread? why the ancient rituals of searching the house with a candle and so many other questions answered about the preparations for Pesach. Rabbi Menachem Wolf draws on the Kabbalistic meaning of the burning of the Chametz to explain the ritual of strengthening self esteem while destroying negative ego.

This is a recording of a class given at Spiritgrow.

]]> Spiritgrow Buzzsprout-8169463 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +1100 502 pesach, chametz, tradition 1 5 full false Pesach: Who Was Moses? Pesach: Who Was Moses? In This talk Rabbi Menachem Wolf provides the context of Moses's birth and early upbringing, why he fled Egypt and how he eventually returned to save the Jewish people and lead them out of Egypt.


]]> In This talk Rabbi Menachem Wolf provides the context of Moses's birth and early upbringing, why he fled Egypt and how he eventually returned to save the Jewish people and lead them out of Egypt.


]]> Spiritgrow Buzzsprout-8169442 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +1100 1438 spiritgrow, seder, Menachem Wolf, pesach passover, jewish history 1 2 full false Pesach: Personal Development Message Encoded In The Exodus Story Pesach: Personal Development Message Encoded In The Exodus Story The story of the Exodus is a classic, whether you read it in the Torah (bible) or watched it through the eyes of Cecile B. DeMille or DreamWorks. 

There is a remarkable timeless narrative that is explored in Kabbalah that has very key lessons for how we can further refine our own personality and grow. Rabbi Menachem Wolf unravels the secret in this short talk.


]]> The story of the Exodus is a classic, whether you read it in the Torah (bible) or watched it through the eyes of Cecile B. DeMille or DreamWorks. 

There is a remarkable timeless narrative that is explored in Kabbalah that has very key lessons for how we can further refine our own personality and grow. Rabbi Menachem Wolf unravels the secret in this short talk.


]]> Spiritgrow Buzzsprout-8162686 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +1100 759 1 3 full false