Animal Attachment (Emor)
A newborn animal must remain with its mother. For the first week of its life, neither the mother nor […]
Author Archive for: Rabbi Elazar Bloom, LMFT
Entries by Rabbi Elazar Bloom, LMFT
Halacha and Neuroplasticity: Unleashing the ‘Authentic Self’
In this lecture, Rabbi Bloom discusses the greatest hidden obstacle to personal growth. More importantly, using our current understanding of […]
That’s a Lot of ‘Do Nots’!
“Love your fellow as yourself”, finally something we can all agree upon. But right before and after those positive, reaffirming […]
Compassion Cures (Tazria-Metzorah)
The diagnosis of the spiritual skin affliction known as “tzaraat”’can only be diagnosed by a kohein (priest). A reason given […]
Because That’s How I Feel! (Shemini)
It’s the 1st day of the month of Nissan and the divine presence finally inhabits its earthly home in the mishkan […]
Is My Kid Normal?
In this essential class for parents and educators, Rabbi Bloom explores the child’s developmental stages from both a Torah and […]
The Song of Sacrifice (Tzav)
This week’s Torah portion continues to describe the sacrificial service in the Temple. The sages of the Talmud comment […]
Shame v. Guilt and Why It’s Important
In this presentation Rabbi Bloom explores the concepts of shame and guilt, why they appear to be similar, and more […]
You Called? (Vayikra)
“And He called to Moses and God spoke to him…” (Leviticus 1:1) Our sages tell us that every time God […]
The “Shabbat” of Parenting (Vayakel-Pekudei)
In this parsha the mishkan (tabernacle), the home for the divine is finally built. We are told that work on […]
