Recharge - Jewish Inspiration: Recent Episodes
Gitty Alperowitz
Welcome to the section of Tanya that talks about belief in G-d. We are going to learn fascinating insights into what believing in G-d actually means. We are all commanded to believe in G-d - so let's find out more!
Why were the Jewish women told first? Who are the guarantors for the Torah? Were the Jews given a choice to accept the Torah? What part of the Torah did they receive on Shavuot? What lesson can we take with us today?
Spiritual things we can do that bring blessings into different areas of family life - finding a life partner/fertility/marital harmony/children's behaviour
What spiritual things can we tap into to help bring blessings into our lives, in addition to every natural effort we make? Today we will discover what we can do to encourage livelihood/ wealth
What spiritual things can we tap into to help bring blessings into our lives, in addition to every natural effort we make? Today we will discover what we can do to encourage better health.
The special connection Jewish women have to the story of the Slavery and Exodus from Egypt
Why are Jews always washing their hands? And the very first thing we do after model ani.
Why be more joyful? We are told to! But how can you be told to feel happy? Isn't it something you should feel naturally?
How should we look at the decisions we made that had consequences we are not happy about? And how about if we don't know what it was that pushed us to make the decision we made?
What should we have in mind when welcoming a new child to class or raising our own child?
Back in lockdown , I'll share tips from a mother's perspective. How to be present and how to remain upbeat. Maybe we can even enjoy this time!
Why did the Greeks care to destroy all the oil in the Temple, and what would have been so terrible if the Menorah was lit with oil that had a broken seal?
How did Jacob manage do have speckled sheep in his flock after Laban took them all away? And the powerful lesson it is for us today.
Abraham was told to sacrifice Isaac after being promised that he would be a child who would have many descendants and become a great nation. How did he react? What powerful lesson can we learn?
Why circumsise a baby if they don't understand? Why did the Jewish people say they will do before they understand? What a Mitzvah means.
How to love G-d if I am angry? Looking at things with Rabbi Zusha's glasses. Thanking G-d for the suffering? What G-d told Moses at the burning bush and how it helps us until today.
Why do we sit in a Sukkah? Central themes of Sukkot : Faith and Unity. How to take them with us for the rest of the year.
The beginning of the fascinating story of Jonah and some empowering lessons that children can learn from it.
Why we light Shabbat Candles, why it's the woman who lights, how important it is and the connection to our ancestors. Two inspiring stories.
Why a Mikvah, what does it accomplish? Why should the woman immerse? Some Perks to this Mitzvah! Immersing after menopause. Visit mikvahuk.com/tutor for a tutor near you or message me.
Exploring the 3 Mitzvot for the Jewish woman- what is meant by the Mitzvah of Challah, what it symbolises, how it is done, the basics of Kosher and its impact.
Why are there two roles in Judaism? What are three fundamental Mitzvot that the woman was entrusted with? The power of influence. Being happy.
Introduction to the unique, fundamental role the woman has in Judaism. This is only an introduction... more to follow on this topic in the coming weeks.
Background to the Jewish Value of using every moment. Time is precious. What to fill time with? How purpose brings joy. Can we ever relax? Stories throughout.
It's not good enough to be humble! Why, how and when should we be self-aware? Adam in Garden of Eden. Story of R. Zusha. Joseph in Egypt. A growth mindset.
Can someone ever be too humble? How could Moses, the greatest man, be the humblest man too? How you can be humble before people that are not as great as you. How being humble = being happy. Some stories :)
When to get involved in someone else's life? Story of Kamtza and Bar Kamtza. Examples from Abraham and Moses.
What should we feed our minds when others bother us? How can we see positive in actions that are clearly negative? What can be gained if we justify the person doing the negative behaviour? The cleaner who didn't steal. The example of Miriam Bat Bilga. The story of the rusty penny.
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