Authentic Jewish Spirituality Pt. 2 | Introduction

In this foundational shiur, Rav Dov Ber Cohen introduces the inner map of the neshama and the driving tension at the heart of Jewish spiritual life. He unpacks the five levels of the soul — nefesh, ruach, neshama, chaya, and yechida — and brings them into sharp, practical focus: you are not a body that has a soul. You are a soul that has a body. Rabbi Dov Ber teaches that the body-ego is built around feel good and look good, while the neshama is driven by be good and do good. The yetzer hara is not simply an obstacle — it is the sparring partner that makes genuine choice, and genuine growth, possible. Without it, there is no free will, no earning, and no real closeness with Hashem. The concept of Nehama d'Kisufa — the bread of shame — explains why the soul entered this world and what is truly at stake in the choices we make every day. Living in Tune with Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen Mindfulness, Torah wisdom, and inner work for a calmer, more aligned life. Courses & Resources - Living in Tune - 8-Week Foundational Mindfulness Course https://www.rabbidovber.org Join the WhatsApp Community https://bit.ly/4qtfv3p Contact: [email protected]