What is Iyyun?
IYYUN: mindful examination, deep exploration, introspection
The IYYUN Center is a space for personal growth and transformation through the rich teachings of Torah and the experiences of Jewish life.
The IYYUN Center creates opportunities for people of all backgrounds to deeply examine and understand the intellectual, emotional and physical within themselves in light of the deeper teachings of the Torah. Through weekly Shabbat services, classes, lectures and holiday gathering and community, we strive to create a space where learning translates into living.
The Center also hosts the The Iyyun Kollel. The IYYUN Kollel is a quarterly program of intensive Torah learning, which seeks to mobilize a full-spectrum selection of texts and practices for personal transformation and intersectoral integration.
The Center also contains a publishing division, dedicated to publishing and decimating the teachings of Rav Pinson. To date, IYYUN Publisher has published over 60 books, in multiple languages and formats.
The mission
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Deep Torah Learning
To open the wellsprings of Jewish wisdom and guide seekers into the profound inner dimensions of Torah.
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Personal Transformation
To help individuals cultivate awareness, connection, and purpose through study, reflection, and spiritual practice.
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Community & Connection
To create a vibrant, welcoming community where people can gather, celebrate, and grow together.
About Rav Dovber Pinson
Rav DovBer Pinson is a world-renowned scholar, teacher, and spiritual mentor whose unique voice bridges the mystical and the practical. With a deep grounding in Chassidus, Kabbalah, Talmud, and Halacha, he reveals the inner dimension of Torah in a way that is both accessible and profoundly transformative.
As the author of over 50 acclaimed works, Rav Pinson has become a guide for thousands around the globe seeking to understand Jewish spirituality and live it authentically. His teachings emphasize conscious living, inner growth, and the recognition of Divine Oneness in every aspect of life.
PERSONAL GUIDANCE
Rav Pinson counsels couples and individuals from all walks of life.
Meetings are in person or over Zoom/ phone. Limited time slots available,
so please schedule in advance.
To schedule a meeting, please email gabbai@iyyun.com or Click Here
Rav Pinson’s Books
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![Book cover titled 'Visualization and Imagery: Harnessing the Power of Our Mind's Eye' with a background of a fingerprint and text indicating it is part of 'The Jewish Meditation Series' by Rav Dovber Pinson.]()
Visualization and Imagery
Visualization is a key element in our quest for true, lasting change and transformation. Much of the way we experience life is borne of our visual intake. The things we see affect the way we are.
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![Book cover titled "Awakenings" by Rav DovBer Pinson, about drawing life from the weekly Torah reading, featuring colorful Hebrew letters and a vibrant background.]()
Awakenings
The deeper teachings of the Torah reveal to us that the weekly Torah reading is connected to the unique energetic properties of that week. Every Torah portion, and thus every week, radiates with a particular quality, a distinct energy that, when understood and received, can bring tremendous guidance and assistance to every facet of our lives.
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A Lightness of Being
A Guide to Yom Kippur: Practices, Prayers, Ideas & Liturgy.
When we release all contingent, conditioned identities and imagine that this is our last day on earth, with nothing to hold onto, then who are we? We are unconditional purity, purpose and light. Our Divine soul is revealed. -
![Book cover with abstract painting and the title 'Illuminated Sound: The Baal Shem Tov on Prayer' by Rav Dovber Pinson.]()
Illuminated Sound
In the year 1698 a great light was revealed to the world with the descent of the holy soul of the Baal Shem Tov. In time, the Baal Shem Tov became one of the most important and influential teachers of Torah in all of history, and the founder of Chassidus.
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![The cover of a book titled 'The Haggadah, Volume 1: Introduction,' authored by Rav DovBer Pinson, with decorative gold patterns and palm trees on a red textured background.]()
The Haggadah
Introducing the Haggadah and the themes of Pesach, this book delves into the greater context of the Festival and the Seder, allowing us to tap into the profound inspiration and Koach / power that Pesach and Seder Night offers.
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![Book cover for 'The Month of Nisan' by Rav Dover Pinson, featuring a circular illustration of Earth with a mountain and river scene, set against a background of blossoming cherry flowers and a blue sky.]()
The Month of Nisan
Nisan is the first month of the year and the first month of the spring. Spring brings with it a feeling that there is life again. As the world wakes up from its winter slumber, we too feel renewed, awakened and filled with a sense of renewal.
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![Book cover titled 'The Garden of Paradox' by Rav Dovber Pinson, with green apple, fig, and green spiral symbols and a white background with green border.]()
The Garden of Paradox
The garden of Paradox is a primer on the essential philosophy of Kabbalah, presented as a series of three conversations, revealing the mysteries of creator, creation and consciousness.
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![Book cover titled 'Contemplating and Transcending Mind,' part of 'The Jewish Meditation Series' by Rav Dovber Pinson, featuring a brain illustration against a starry background.]()
Contemplating and Transcending Mind
What is Hisbonenus / meditative contemplation? And how is it actually practiced? The illustrious first Rebbe of Chabad, the Alter Rebbe, aimed for the deepest teachings of the Torah and Chassidus to be internalized and deeply contemplated.
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![Book cover titled 'En Manaced in Divine Space' by Rav Dover Pinson, about the festivals of Sukkot, Loshana Rabba, and Simchas Torah, with a beige background and a small decorative crown at the top.]()
Embraced in Divine Space
From among all the Yamim Tovim / Festivals of the Torah, Sukkos stands out as one of the most elusive and mysterious. While Sukkos is called "the Season of our Joy" - and it is a very joyful time indeed, replete with singing, celebrating, and dancing - it may not be so clear what we are celebrating and why joy is so central to the Yom Tov.
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![Book cover titled "Process + Presence: Life in Balance" by Rav Dovber Pinson. The design features a dark green background with white text and simple line art of a circle and vertical lines.]()
Process and Presence
Description goes hereIn the world of Process everything is moving towards a brighter future, whereas, in the world of Presence the redemptive future is already present in the now.
