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“We are raising a generation of young people who are very observant but not very religious.”
(HaRav A. Feldman shlit”a)
For many of us, young and old, the disconnect is palpable. We have access to vast amounts of Torah knowledge, and the technicalities of Mitzvah observance are easier than ever before. Yet there is a haunting sense of "been there, done that" and somehow we lack vision, and a sense of mission. These podcasts are designed to add a depth of understanding, a healthy does of reality, and practical inspiration into our daily lives.
PUT LIFE IN YOUR TORAH!
'Don't leave home without it!' - the most important preparation you can make before you travel this summer.
We need role models, yet each one of us has their won unique derech in avodas Hashem. How do you balance the two?
Being humble is great - but not always! Learn how to balance true humilty with healthy self-esteem.
12 Nesiim were appointed to the coveted position of being the spies. 10 failed and 2 were heros - which one will you be??
How you feel when you miss an opportunity to give tzedaka or do chesed speaks volumes about your true Avodas Hashem!
Living with Shalom with your neighbors is easy as comapred to living with Shalom with yourself!!
Yes - Mitzvos are sweet and we need to understand what we can - but Lo Sirtzach of Aseres haDibros is fundamentally different than Shve Motzvos Bnei Noach.
Traditions are nice - but 613 mitzvos seems to be a pretty heavy burden that at times seems to get in our way!! What IS the point of it all - and why did the Jewish People oversleep the morning Hashem is going to speak to them??
So many Pesach moracle - but they did NOT make Bnei Yisrael into maaminim! Listen to what did!
'OY! Today's leaders are not like they used to be . . ' - THAT is the beginning of the end!
Sucha hectic and expensive few weeks coming up! Here is how to tuen it into a positive educational experience - and keep your blood pressure down!
So many different motivations to give tzedaka - but let's talk about taking - nit giving!
Yes - we should always be b'simcha. But when it comes to teaching Torah - it is crucial!!
We all experience bitter times in our lives. Listen to an insight that can change your entire perspective!
An amazing lesson from the seemingly simply story of MOshe taking care of Yisro's sheep.
The battle between the Chasmonaim and Hellenists exists today - just it is hard to figure out who is who!!
Some people are working toward dying - and some towards living! It is important to know the difference!
There are things that should make you go 'UCH - that is disgusting! Once that stops happenning - it is time for a flood!
Such trying times!! How can we serve Hashem b'simcha when there is so much pain? How? By not being happy! That is the secret.
Is a real baal bitachon never scared? Wht should I be thinking.
So many videos out there by Rabbis. Here is a shiur by a non-Rabbi!
Hoshanos - circles; Hakafos - circles; When Mashicah comes - circles! What is the power of a circle?
we are all looking for 'quick fixes' to prepare for Yom HaDin - and here it is! Just go to the bathroom!!
It does not matter who you are - or your lack of any teaching talents - we all need to do what we can!
Listen to a beautiful idea from Rav Moshe Feinstein zatzal that puts our avodas Hashem in a new perspective.
Rav Moshe Feinstein zatzal explains the eternal life lesson hidden in the Korban tamid!
Listen to a totally new understanding of Mah Tovu Ohalecha Yaakov and the power of being a good neighbor!
We would desecrate Shabbos to keep someone alive for just a few seconds. What about having them connect to Hashem - even for just a few seconds??
B'H there are so many ways to make Mitzvos easier today. But is that a good thing - and is that good Chinuch??
The Kli Yakar says this counting was NOT via half-shekels, but rather they counted the people themselves. BUt what about Ayin Hara!!
Raising kids is already challenging. Do not make it worse with unrealistic expectations.
The Torah demands thst e do not hate others in our heart. But some people sre just do annoying - and worse! Here is a foolproof method to get that hatred out of your heart.
Listen as we learn from Rav Moshe Feinstein zatzal about 'giving up' on a difficult child or student.
Aaron HaKohen was rewarded for silence - with a prophecy! Learn how you can do the same!
Though we are told that the 'avodah' of Pesach is to feel that we ourselves were freed - today i believe that the avodah is to feel that we are atill in golus! If we don't - then Hashem will have to direct the goyim to make sure we feel it!
By the time you get to the seder it is too late! You eant to have an uplifiting Pesach? You need to start before you go shopping!
We can learn lessons for life by simply looking at the difference between animla and bird korbanos!
Two crucial lesson for future leaders - and all us followers. Do not expect to be treated better than Moshe was!
We may be well meaning - and looking for segulos and mitzvos - but if it is not want Hashem wants - it will backfire!
The name of each holiday convey's its essence. What lesson do we learn form 'Pur' - the lots that Haman drew - which created the name Purim?
The physical Mishkan had a set structure of how things are done. Our peronal mishkan - in our hearts, homes and school - is much different!
How is it possible that Bnei Yisrael were talking Loshon Hara about Moshe - that he stole from the donations to the Mishkan? And what lessons do we learn from that?
Tu B'Shvat is more than just eating some fruit and davening for an esrog. It contains the ultimate tool for financial success!
We are told that the Jews had faith and did not take food with them to the desert. But they DID take weapons! What does that teach us about the thprny conundrum of bitachon versus hishtadlus?
There is money - and there is money! How to make sure your money does not end up part of the golden calf!
Yes - Bnei Yisrael had to go down to Egypt - but why was Goshen the best choice? Listen to a unique explanation form the Oznayim L'Torah.
Victories are nice - but sometimes doing the best you can - and seemingly accomplishing nothing - is even greater!! Listen to the true celebration of the 25th of Kislev.
Legal loopholes - halachic technicalities - but is it HONEST!! Listen to how the Yaakovs of the world deal with crooks!
'Nothing major or life alrtering ever happens to me - I will never be in a story book.!' You are in good company - you are Yaakov Avinu!
Miracles are nice - but when it comes to our avodas Hashem - it is the effort that counts!
Sometime the world physically stops us from doing Mitzvos. Worse is when we stop ourselves!
Listen to an idea form Rav Moshe Feinstein - said over 50 years ago. I suggest that today - the vort is backwards!
Yes - the amount you give to tzedakah is important - but there are much bigger issues if you want to get a brachah for that Mitzvah!
We make a bracha BEFORE we learn Torah, but we make the Torah obligated bracha for eating AFTER we eat. Why?
Why would Moshe want to be a bird and fly over Eretz Yisrael? He would not have been able to do any extra Mitzvos - so would have been the point?
Do you really miss korbanos? Is your day just not right becasue you know you could not bring a korban? What are we really mourning on Tisha B'Av
The first battle - the first victory - and a lesson in how to win the real war - the one with our ego!
'Could have, should have, would have!' - Bnei Yisroel's response top the appointment of Yeshoshua.
Be careful - so many wonderful midos that can do so much good - can also cause great harm.
The person who desecrated the Shabbos was trying to educate - but in the wrong way! And he paid for that with his life!
Yes - there are people who are bad influences on us or on our childen - we don't want to mix with 'them' - but there are right and wrong ways to do that!
We sometimes see Mitzvos as a burden. Discover the true meaning of 'yoke of Heaven' - and smile!
The Haftorah tells us that if Hashem heals me - I will be healed. Duh! Isn't that obviuos? Discover the true meaning of that posuk and it will change your davening!
Can't do that mitzvah? How do you feel? How do you react? That is the MOST telling thing about your spiritual essence.
'Be holy' is a such a strange concept. Listenm as Rav Moshe Feinstein zatzal gives us a new insight as to how EVERYONE can fulfill this mitzvah!
The road to _____ is paved with good intention and inspirational videos (and podcast)! Discover the true way to climb the ladder of avodas Hashem.
How could Rabbi Akiva's students - masters of Love Your Neighbor - not show honor to each other??
How could Rabbi Akiva's students - masters of Love Your Neighbor - not show honor to each other??
We have all have dreams of where we would like to be for our seder - with whom - what style - etc! And many times our reality is disappointing! Learn how the Hagaddah solves that problem!
Videos - stories - self help - even podcasts! Learn from the metzora whatis the only way to change!
Education and parenting can be tough. And many times we feel like giving up! Listen to Rav Moshe Feinstein's opinion on that!
We need new idea to face new challneges - but how does one create new ideas without throwingout the old??
We rush around with information overload - and where does that get us? There is no reason to rush if you are going nowhere!
Does your 'costume' create the real you, or reflect the real you?
On Purim, the balance between the externals ('Wow - he does look like a real gorilla!') and the internal ('But it is really only Shmuel!') is easy to discern. But during the year, there is a delicate interplay of what we 'wear' (i.e. our choice of clothes, what we do, how we talk and the lifestyle we portray) and the reality of who we really 'are' (i.e. our values, beliefs and our neshama)! In a world which seems to put so much emphasis on the 'outside' - how do we discover and maintain our unique 'inside'?
We cannot fulfil the motzvah to kill Amalek today - so what exactly are we remembering - and what is the point??
They did not trust Moshe - and asked for an exact accounting of where all the donations went. But - they never asked Aaron for an accounitng of where all their donations went when they gave towards the eigel! Whty?
You cannot give away what is not yours - and only Hashem decides the rules for what is rightfully yours!
Moshe learned the entire Torah the firsr 40 days on Har Sinai. Why did he have to learn it all over again the last 40 days? Did the Torah change? No! But the people did!!
'There is no such thing as a bad candle' - the Menorah is our guide how to parent and educate each one of our children/students - even though they are all very different!
The Jews had to be stopped from bringing gold and silver for the Mishkan - there was too much!! Yet Hashem seemingly did not trust them to donate money for 'upkeep' - the korbanos. He had to force the half-shekel. Why??
Many times dirt - used for the outside Mizbeiach, can be much more precious than the all the gold and silver used to build the Mishkan!
Which was worse - the 'bad' Egypt of slavery or the 'good' Egypt when they loved us?? The answer is counterintuitive!
The shofar sound of Teruah is explained by describing it like the crying of Sisra's mother when she realized he had fallen in battle. Why is SHE the model - and what crucial lesson it teaches us about human nature.
WOW! The very first mitzvah given to the Jewish People as a whole - and it is to call Nisan month number 1. Why is thjis such a big deal - and what does it tell us about our mission to the world.
They did not listen to Moshe - why? And what can we learn from it so that others WILL listen to us?
If all of Avraham's descendants were suppossed to be slaves - how did Shevet Levi get out of that? And what does that teach us about OUR lives?
Home is an attitude - not a place! No matter how great the golus - if you think you are home, you are way off track.
The Rambam tells us the greeks 'touched' our money. What does that mean? We celebrate the the Chashmonaim won the battle against Greece and the Jewish Hellensists - but are today losing the war?
Why do we celebrate the dedication of the mizbeyach by lighting a menorah?
By understanding the connection between the two, we will gain the key to victory in the many battles we all now face - and we will learn how to say thank you for those battles!
And make sure you go to my website www.rabbiyfeigenbaum.com for your FREE Al Hanisim form my Teen Weekday Siddur!
But it is a mitzvah! True - but when you ARE doing a mitzvah - but it is going to cause pain or hurt - be very wary! If not 100% l'shem Shomayim - you could get burnt!
Well - what is wrong with simply saying 'Becasue Hashem Said So! That's Why!' Sometimes - there is a LOT wrong with that.
There are situations where one must do an 'aveira lishma' - but you need to be careful that you have the porper attitude.
Sarah died becasue she heard about Akeidas Yitzchak - or because she was supposed to die? Do not get confused when tragedy strikes.
That ram was in the exact right place at the right time - so are we! Learning to deal with the challenges Hashem throws our way.
Be wary of what you ask for - you just might get it! See how Avraham viewed his newfound wealth.
Noach spent 120 in kiruv and chinuch and had NO affect! Make sure you do not make the same mistake in parenting and teaching!
Aravah - no taste and no smell - no great Torah and no outstandning Mitzvos - this is YOUR day!!
Of course everyone agrees that the most important things is our good health, nachas from our children etc. But . . . there still seems to be a very big emphasis on having a lot of 'stuff.' And even in our Torah society - there is always newer, better, improved and 'must have' stuff which promises us friends, acceptance and happiness. We know that is not true - but how do we break away from that materialistic cycle and focus on what is really important?
Why will this Yom Kippur be any better than the last one - and the one before that?!
Don't go through Aseres Yemei Teshuva reading inspirational stories or watching amazing videos about other people - and wishing you were them! Understand the power of being yourself - and tap into the creative positivity Chazal infused into the vidui (yes - I said vidui!).
The Teshuvah Paradox: You are held responsible becasue Hashem gave you the ability to choose. You CAN do Teshuvah because Hashem gives you the ability to change!!
When there are so many things vying for your attention - we tend to lose sight of our goals - especially Rosh haShana time!
But it will make more money! But it will be better for the shidduch! NOT if it is bad for your ruchniyus! You want to make money? You want to find a shidduch? Do what is is best for your neshama!
Seriously? Dovid HaMelech was askoing to sit in the House of Hashem 24/7? He was the king who was waging wars - and he knew that! SO what did he mean when he said שבתי בבית ד' כל ימי חיי?
The more you try to control everything in your life - the less control you have!! So do nothing? Of course not! But the healthy balance is all in your head!
People come up with great and well meaning ideas for spiritual growth - but is that what Hashem wants! Doing it on your own is a slippery slope.
You really want to pack up and move to Israel now? Exactly WHY do we want mashiach? And what should our mindset be until he comes?
We cry that we want a Beis HaMikdash! But can you honestly say that you are excited to bring a korban? The whole concept seems so foreign to us? What SHOULD we be thinking?
You CANNOT serve Hashem B'Simcha if you are happy! Learn the secret of how Yirmiyahu could have prophecy to write Eicha (and prophecy demands simcha) while he was crying! It will change your life!
Pinchas was not a kanai - a zealot! But he did ACT with zealotry. What is the difference? Life itself!
Adding in a token 'baruch Hashem' as an afterthought is NOT the proper way to do your hishtadlus. Learn from Moshe's mistake!
When they tell you 'Its not the money, its the principle' - its the money!! How to create a never ending machlokes.
Why did the spies sent by Moshe fail - but the ones sent by Yeshoshua succeed? Because Yeshosua's spies knew pottery!
How do you feel when you miss out on a mitzvah? 'Phew - got out of that one!' or 'Oh man - I hate missing mitzvos!! Listen to what 'simple' Jews do.
Learning more, reading, listening to lectures, watching "inspirational" videos - could be damaging to your neshama! How? Listen to this insight from Rav Desslar.
How does every member of Bnei Yisrael maintain their own unique flavor and style - while being part of a unified Nation of Hashem?
Traditions are nice - but 613 mitzvos seems to be a pretty heavy burden that at times seems to get in our way!! What IS the point of it all - and why did the Jewish People oversleep the morning Hashem is going to speak to them??
When does a luxury become a need? And if Hashem gave you a lot of stuff - why not enjoy it? Or - maybe not?
If it just "happens" that you "just happen" to see or hear inappropriate things - what message is Hashem sending you?? Listen to a very insightful Oznayim L'Torah!
I LOVE chicken - meaning - I love myself and chicken gives me pleasure! So how would you define "I love you"??
Tzaraas was a message - "bats" carry messages - listen to them because they are important!
Aharon's 2 sons just died - and he gets prophecy! But you can only get prophecy if you have simcha! Was he happy his kids died??
So we talked the talk and ate the food - but did we experience redemption? Understand the depth of our hero - the wicked son!
Shabbos HaGadol on Erev Pesach - a great opporunity to either enhance your Seder - or mess it up completely!!
There is the rich person's korban and the poor person's korban. You bring the worng one - you are in worse shape than when you started!
Why were the mirrors used by the Jewish women in Egypt the most precious donation? Maybe you need to look at yourself in the mirror!
We are told that on Purim they willingly accepted the Torah with love. But they only did it becasue of Haman!! So what's going on - and why is the answer found Wuhan??
Forget what you post on social media - what is your day to day life at home REALLY like? Not so perfect? Well - neithe was the Mishkan!
Does your "costume" create the real you, or reflect the real you? On Purim, the balance between the externals ("Wow - he does look like a real gorilla!") and the internal ("But it is really only Shmuel!") is easy to discern. But during the year, there is a delicate interplay of what we "wear" (i.e. our choice of clothes, what we do, how we talk and the lifestyle we portray) and the reality of who we really "are" (i.e. our values, beliefs and our neshama)! In a world which seems to put so much emphasis on the "outside" - how do we discover and maintain our unique "inside"?
And the winner for this year's Amalek is . . . Of course you cannot conquer your Amalek if you do not know who he is! And every generation has its own unique Amalek. Watch this shiur - and in 15 minutes gain a depth of understanding today's Amalek.
The frogs jumped in hot ovens and go no reward, whereas the dogs simply did not bark - and did get reward! Why?
The risks of climbing spiritually too far too fast! This shiur is NOT for everyone - discretion is advised!
It is easy to be a "tzadik" and do the right thing when the options are clear - and the wrong thing will clearly mess you up! But what if it looks like the RIGHT THING will mess you up? How do you do the right thing - simply because it is right?
We have never had more "inspiration" - videos, stories, blogs, minutes, status - in the history of Judaism. And we have never had so many unispired Jews. Find out why - and then maybe you will not simply BE inspired - but will ACT inspired!
So many choices we make that no one will ever know about. THEY are our most important choices!
Huh? It is ONLY the 10th of Teves! What was the big deal here - and why DO we fast? It is your choice to listen - but you have been forewarned!
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
You can be 100% correct - but you still must hear the other's pain! Listen carefully to Yosef's brothers!
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
Everyone says that you must pick your battles. True! But - first you need to have the courage to fight your battles!!
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
Why do we celebrate the dedication of the mizbeyach by lighting a menorah? By understanding the connection between the two, we will gain the key to victory in the many battles we all now face - and we will learn how to say thank you for those battles! And make sure you go to my website www.rabbiyfeigenbaum.com for your FREE Al Hanisim form my Teen Weekday Siddur!
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
We know tons of information and stuff - as do our students and kids. But - does it become part of us?
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
We ALL have our struggles - but some ARE harder than others. But which are REALLY the hardest?
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
"Hey - why don't you do it yourself?" - when is that the appropriate response and when not.
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
Tap into the power of the miracle of our survival - and laugh together with Yitzchak Avinu.
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
Parents and teachers who tell their their children and students to grow and change - will raise children and students who will tell THEIR children and students to grow and change! Parents and teachers who themselves grow and change - will raise children and students who grow and change!
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
G-d gives us all we need (שעשה לי כל צרכי) and greatest need is to need Hashem! These 3 minutes will transform your davening forever!
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
Davening is never easy. But besides struggling to concentrate - it is hard to know what we are saying! Many of us find the Hebrew hard to understand - and many of us find the English even harder to understand! These classes (recorded live in Spring 2020) provide straightforward, relevant and easy to understand explanations of the tefilos, based on the upcoming Teen Weekday Siddur (Mosaica Press). Turn your davening into a real conversation with Hashem!
"I'm fine! I can take care of myself!!" Discover the true message of Sukkos - especially as it pertains to the final days of our last galus.
Of course everyone agrees that the most important things is our good health, nachas from our children etc. But . . . there still seems to be a very big emphasis on having a lot of "stuff." And even in our Torah society - there is always newer, better, improved and "must have" stuff which promises us friends, acceptance and happiness. We know that is not true - but how do we break away from that materialistic cycle and focus on what is really important?
The point of Vidui is not pretend you are King Kong and beat your chest! Learning how to make it an uplifiting experience!
"I'll never get it right!! It just isn't for me!" Discover how to conquer the Satan's defeatist attitude!
So many words for sins! חטא, עון, פשע - what is the difference - and how can they actually get you closer to Hashem?
Why will this Yom Kippur be any better than the last one - and the one before that?! And look what I got for last year's efforts - 2020! Don't go through Aseres Yemei Teshuva reading inspirational stories or watching amazing videos about other people - and wishing you were them! Understand the power of being yourself - and tap into the creative positivity Chazal infused into the vidui (yes - I said vidui!).
It is certainly ludicrous to jeopordize the health of others in order to ask Hashem for a healthy year! But - what is your attitude towards any accomodations that have been made?
This is clearly one of the stangest Rosh HaShana ever! But it could be your best one ever! Sometimes we can only connect to Hashem when He moves away a bit. And of all years - no shofar the first day! Right! The most important shofar of your life is the one you will NOT hear on the 1st day of Rosh HaShana!
It has been a tough past few months for all of us!! And many times we think to ourselves: "Why me? Why is this all happening to me?" But as we approach Rosh HaShana - we must realize that all that we have been though was decided LAST Rosh HaShana! Watch this 6 minute shiur to help you answer that question, "Why me?" - and what you can do THIS Rosh HaShana to merit a שנה טובה ומתוקה.
We already said Hashem is "chanun" - He forgives even though we do NOT deserve it. So how does Emes/Truth become an example of Hashem's mercy?
If the midah of "חנון" means a free gift - free forgiveness. So why bother to do teshuva if we can get if for free?
Happiness "happens" but does not last. Simcha comes from thought and hard work! עבדו את ד' בשמחה = מחשבה
Hashem, Hashem - the first one refers to Hashem's kindness before we sin? If we have not yet sinned - why do we need His midah of rachmanus??
This is an 8 part series explaining the power of the 13 Midos HaRachamim. What do they mean in simple relevant terms - and what should we be thinking when we say them? Rather than mumble some seemingly "magic formula" - use them to become the best "you" you can be!
It IS a Mitzvah to destroy an "Ir HaNidachas" - but don't destroy yourself in the process!
Bitter medicine IS bitter - but it IS a medicine. And sometimes it is the only one that works!
OY! The "yoke of Heaven" sounds like such a burden! That's because you do not know what a yoke really is!