Gedale Fenster - Podcast Expanding consciousness with Rabbi Doniel Katz
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Sep 2, 2025 
Rabbi Doniel Katz, a renowned teacher of Kabbalah and meditation, expertly bridges ancient wisdom and modern practices. He discusses tapping as a transformative tool for emotional healing and its spiritual significance. The dialogue explores how energy stagnation can be overcome through kindness and mindfulness. Breathwork's role in spiritual growth is highlighted, emphasizing intentionality and divine connection. Katz also dives into the synergy of therapy and spirituality, particularly in addressing emotional health, while addressing the balance between ambition and family relationships.
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Wisdom Returns Through External Channels
- Rabbi Doniel Katz explains sacred wisdom resurfacing via secular modalities when Torah channels aren’t ready.
- We must discern, extract, and reintegrate valuable external techniques back into Torah context.
Use Breathwork To Prepare For Prayer
- Use breathwork as preparation for prayer and deveikut, not as an end in itself.
- Direct the altered state toward specific spiritual intentions and divine names for lasting change.
Pair Modern Trauma Tools With Kavanah
- Try proven trauma tools like EMDR and EFT; they parallel classic Hasidic practices.
- When using tapping or eye movements, pair them with conscious speech and intention to flood the heart with light.
