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Diving To The Skies
Deepen and Soar – A Spiritual Exploration Journey in the Torah, from the Roots to the Heights of Inspiration
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About the Course:
Within each of us lies a divine spark that makes us beings of love. Therefore, our actions should be done out of love. This is the purpose of our existence here.
In her unique and warm approach, Mira Raz brings the reader closer to the Torah regarding the purpose of a life of faith as a life of love.
According to the Torah, the most prominent components of a person's inner self are the "nefesh" (soul) and the "neshama" (spirit), two spiritual forces whose meeting gives rise to human existence.
Six thinkers—Rabbi Soloveitchik, Rabbi HaShal, Rabbi Kook, Chaim Yehuda Roth, Martin Buber, and Gershom Scholem—each addressed the nefesh and neshama in their own way as main characters in the drama of consciousness that God presents to humanity. Mira Raz reads these sources and their writings and offers her own ideas about the relationship between these spiritual forces.
What will be studied:
Introduction: Diving Begins
What does it mean to “dive to the skies”? In this special introduction, Rabbi Mira Raz shares the heart and vision behind the course—and introduces Donna Raz Levy, who will guide us through these transformative lessons. Together, they open the door to a journey of soul, text, and deep awareness.
Eden and the Essence of Man
The Twins: Nefesh and Neshama
Deceit, Smell, and Divine Guidance
A kiss, a scent, a blessing… Dive into one of the Torah’s most mysterious moments and uncover how the senses awaken spirit and spark transformation.
A Twenty-Two Year Internship
Jacob flees, struggles, grows. Through deception, hardship, and love, he slowly becomes worthy of the blessing. But at what cost?
How a Leader is Forged
Alone at night, Jacob wrestles with… himself. This lesson explores the inner battle that births a new name—and a new consciousness.
Setting the Prophecy in Motion
How do personal stories align with divine vision? This lesson uncovers how small steps and imperfect people bring ancient prophecies to life.
God Appears Where you Least Expect Him
What if the divine isn’t found in holiness, but in hardship? Discover how the sacred often emerges in the most surprising, even painful, places.
Tough Love
Joseph is sold, families fracture—and yet, something deeper is unfolding. Explore how difficult choices can be rooted in love, and how pain may lead to purpose.
All is for the Best
Is there meaning in betrayal? In this lesson, we look at how hindsight reveals divine intention, and how faith can transform suffering into insight.
Awareness Ascendent
What happens when consciousness rises above instinct? Discover how the soul begins to guide the journey—and why awareness is the key to inner peace.
Dire Straits to the Promised Land
Exile, redemption, reunion. This lesson follows the arc of return—from alienation to belonging—and what it teaches us about hope and healing.
Shabbat State of Mind
Beyond time, beyond striving—Shabbat invites us into harmony. Learn how this sacred pause reflects the world as it was meant to be, and still can be.
The Soul Behind the Course
Rabbi Mira Raz is a trailblazer in the world of spiritual and social Judaism in Israel. With over three decades of experience as a community leader, teacher, and Reform rabbi, she brings a deep commitment to human dignity, freedom, and inner transformation. Drawing on Jewish texts from the Talmud to the Prophets and the Zohar, her teachings weave together ancient wisdom with practical tools for personal and social change. In her courses, Mira invites participants on a journey of reflection, compassion, and renewal—rooted in a living, evolving Jewish tradition and guided by the belief that change is always possible.