Is Moses Obsolete? A Conversation with Zevi Slavin of Seekers of Unity

Welcome to the second episode of the fourth season of "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today" podcast (formerly Jewish Wisdom for Business and Life). In this episode, host Levi Brackman engages in a thoughtful conversation with Zevi Slevin, founder of the "Seekers of Unity" KZbin channel. Renowned for his insights on Jewish thought and philosophy and his series on Maimonides' teachings, Zevi deepens our understanding of Jewish philosophy and mysticism, exploring its intricate balance between orthodoxy and individual interpretation.
We delve into the complex interplay between personal belief and community belonging, highlighting the need for continual negotiation between personal values and communal norms. Our conversation takes us to the realms of Neo Hasidism, as we probe the boundaries of traditional Jewish communities, questioning orthodoxies and advocating for a more inclusive definition of being a Hasid.
Reflecting on the role of faith, community, and leadership, the conversation highlights the value of profound relationships within one's spiritual journey. We discuss how the journey of faith is not solitary but involves deep connections with peers, mentors, and spiritual leaders.
We also examine the ever-evolving nature of faith and religious institutions, underscoring the necessity for continual refreshment and renewal of faith. Our discourse further evolves into the pivotal role of religious leadership, a topic on which we hold different views. Zevi argues for a decentralized model, advocating empowered leadership where everyone channels their divine essence outwards, an egalitarianism where everyone has the potential to share immense wisdom and insight.
Levi, however, pointed out that this shift should not eliminate the possibility for extraordinary leaders to emerge from unexpected places.
Ultimately, this episode will inspire you to recognize the divine potential in everyone and empower ordinary people to do the extraordinary. So join us as we navigate this rich tapestry of Jewish wisdom, challenge traditional hierarchies, and encourage new forms of genius and leadership, fostering the belief that everyone can contribute significantly to the world.

[@BcClarity]

Zevi, I love You. I think your visionary thinking is overdue for our social order to stop being retrograde about our fellow humans. We must include your beautiful mystical view,

[@ytsi7505]

37:27 it's an interesting conversation how to understand אתפשטותא דמשה בכל דרא sorry if i got tje spelling wrong?

[@ytsi7505]

43:46 we also need to understand the קומה אחת שלמה of the Jewish soul for this conversation to happen and perhaps the נשמה כללית concept?

[@X-Incognito]

Beautiful!

[@ytsi7505]

49:03 you're explaining the concept of ביטול to mean completely subservient to the g-dly spark within oneself which means the true g-dly יש in the מיש לאין ומאין ליש analogy of creation perhaps as an example to mean full ויגבה לבו בדרכי הויה?

[@dominicsaviodominicsavio2671]

Hi friends shalom

[@angeladinapoli5363]

Personally I have to agree with Zevi. I also believe the spirit of God resides in us all, and that actually it’s in the book of Hebrews that we are told of how God would put his laws into our minds, just as he would write them in our hearts. It’s most definitely an amazing time that we as humanity are again facing.

[@ytsi7505]

42:01 if you know אלף teach אלף?

[@heqaib]

Firstly, it’s hard to comment on the entire video. To make a few comments: the biblical Moses is a ‘figure of memory’ - can we ever prove he existed? Maimonides stands alone as a figure of history. Maimonides took the Five Books and tried to tie them into a coherent philosophy that, even today, modern man would accept as reasonable. Do not be distracted by the clothes people wear. As Zevi said, the bus driver might be a font of wisdom. The “Guide for the Perplexed” seems to be an exceptional attempt to make ‘Jewish Wisdom’ relevant even today. Can anybody recommend a more comprehensive book?

[@mkrafts8519]

28:10 That's not an epiphany you're allowed to have after you persecuted Christians for so long. Perhaps after a long war of recompense the remnants of your grandchildren who learned from Christians will be allowed to have such a conclusion, but not you.

[@kingofthebingogame]

What is this persecution and what have Jews learned from Christians?