Today on Sense of Soul we have Rabbi Matthew Ponak, he is a teacher of Jewish mysticism, a spiritual counselor, and the author of Embodied Kabbalah: Jewish Mysticism for All People. Ordained with honors at the neo-Hasidic Rabbinical School of Hebrew College, he also holds a Master’s degree in Contemplative Religions from the Buddhist-inspired Naropa University. Rabbi Matthew lives in Victoria, British Columbia and is certified as a Focusing Professional to guide others to deeper self-knowledge and healing through their bodies.
Rabbi Matthew Ponak's new book, The Path of the Sephirot, comes out in April 2025. It is an experiential guide to counting the 49 days of the Omer, the period of time between the springtime holidays of Passover and Shavuot. In his latest offering, Rabbi Matthew combines traditional Kabbalah with practical everyday wisdom to help seekers of any background access the spiritual potential of this expansive time of year. https://a.co/d/3hqdNR5
To learn more about him, his offerings and speaking engagements, visit https://matthewponak.com
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