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Is it possible to gain freedom too quickly? In Jewish mysticism, seekers are warned against unbinding the chains of their inner exiles too hastily,\u00a0lest they fall prey to overwhelm or collapse. In this talk, Rabbi Matthew Ponak will explore the Passover themes of enslavement and redemption and ask us to consider if we need a “suggested speed limit” on the highways to the liberation of the oppressed.\u00a0

Rabbi Matthew Ponak is a teacher of Jewish mysticism, a spiritual counsellor, and the author of\u00a0Embodied Kabbalah: Jewish Mysticism for All People<\/em>. Learn more about his story and his offerings at MatthewPonak.com.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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