Judaism on Fire with Rabbi Raphie: Recent Episodes

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Sharing the beauty and depth of Judaism is my passion. Please enjoy these classes that seek to show the relevance of our ancient traditions and how they can illuminate and enhance modern day life.

Does being an ascetic bring me closer to Hashem? What is the secret of the nazit's ascent?

Why is effort the essence of everything?

If we know where we come from we can know where we are going.

Love and awe, the mmicrocosm of parenthood as a model for a relationship with Hashem.

Why teshuva does not work for lashon hara and how the 'nega' teaches us to fix it.

Understanding how to seek growth within defined parameteres to achieve the ultimate success.

Understanding how Purim reveals the full potential of relating to Hashem

What does lishma really mean and how do we get there?

The order and precedence of deciding which brachos need to be said.

A review of the not so common hlachos of Purim

Unlocking the potential of the shulchan and menorah as catalysts for spiritual growth

When do we not make brachos and in whatorder so we say the brachos

What constiutes 'eating' to require a bracha?

The framework for developemnt and outward growth is only through consitency

Brachos in tefillah and delving into bracha rishona

Unraveling the idea of infinite n a finite reality, why is this paradox neccessary

The parameters of being 'motzi' those who are eating with you.

The importance of surroundings and having a mission in life.

Brachos for pleasure, how arvos(responsibility) factors in.

The expression of Hashem within each of us as expressed through the first of the 'dibros'.

Looking out for one another, principles of 'arvus' and when it is needed

How the double portion of Shabbos informs our view of 'Olam Haba'

Making brachos on h=behalf of others, what is needed, what are the problems?

Making brachos on others behalf, how does it work.

Halachos of Amen, when not to say it.

Understanding how the battle between Yehuda and Yosef foreshadows the messianic age.

Hefsek in a bracha and an introduction to Amen

Dreams and mind expansion the secret of the Channukah struggle.

Making sure that we are showing the proper respect for the Bracha and understanding what constitutes a break (hefsek) that interferes with the bracha.

Yehudah and Yosef and their struggles mirror the charachter traits of their mothers, Rachel and Leah, hod versus yofi. See how these ideas connect to create the Yom Tov of Chanukah.

Understanding the power of the hunt and it's importance to Yitzchak

Dealing with what is a Bracha Levatalah and why is a problem.

Why is the introduction of 'old age' referred to as beauty?

Saying a bracha , kavana and Shem Hashem

Seeing is believing, but perhaps how we see affects what we believe.

The structure and language of brachos

Introduction to the idea of Bracha

Introduction to the idea of Bracha

Missed opportunities

Why is it that parts of Torah are not understandable?

Immersing ourselves in Hashem's thoughts conciously.

Powering our connections through joy and the pitfalls of sadness.

Actualizing spiritual potential in the physical dimension, the amazing power of 'dibbur'

Understanding Yiras Hashem hi otzaro

FInding the pathway to transcendental growth

The importance of Yiras Hashem

Rav Chaim Volozhiner explains to us the centrality and immutability of actual Torah study!

The importance of consistency to build real growth.

Challenging the purpose and practicality of Judaism in attaining happiness and purpose out of life.

Simanim reveal our essence, how do we change it. Lz"n Kyla bas Yishaya

Rav Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld; A leader in turbulent times who could walk the tightrope of explosive leadership.

A Jewish look at the soul and it's immortality!

Growing from Shabbos instead of sleeping through it!

Making a daily occurrence into something special!