Shemos & Purpose of Our Suffering
Let’s explore the idea of suffering and what the parsha can teach us on it.
Vayechi & Tefillah
Let’s chat about the parsha, emunah, and tefillah.
Blessings of Emunah, But Only If We Ask
When discussing Emunah, Tefillah, and the Parsha, really this week is one of the best times to do it. In the sidra, Vayechi, we see the shevatim are given their brachos from Yaakov Avinu. Every Friday night a father recalls the brachos given to Menashe and Efraim. There’s so much here to cover.
Anger
Anger is the measuring rod of one’s growth in emunah. How? Listen to learn more…
Teshuva M’ahava & Ner Chanukah
There are times in history when we repent out of fear, and there are times when we repent out of love. We learn these attributes from the Avos. The Bobover Ruv brings a Midrash to teach us this concept…
Divine Providence vs Free Will
What is free will, and to what degree? Tune in as I explain this historically misunderstood topic.
HaShem Created Me Continually
We are a constant creation of HaShem. Learn how recognizing this elevates your emunah.
Pure Light
How do we grow our emunah in our neshama to keep that pure light strong and bright?
Secular Avodah Zara
In Parshas Toldos, Yaakov Avinu shows great hesitancy at the ruse of his mother to dress up as his brother to receive the Brachos. The Medrash teaches that Yaakov feared to appear like one who worshipped Avodah Zara.
The Microcosm
As we continue learning Bilvavi, we discuss our role as a microcosm and the integral component of building a strong emunah, tapping into writings of the Bobover Ruv.
Why Working on Emunah is Essential
Emunah is the cornerstone of observance and survival within Yiddishkeit. We have mitzvos to guide our observance, but without real emunah, we lack the necessary relationship with HaShem to bring our mitzvos to life. We, in essence, according to the kabbalists, create an angel that can do good but lacks a voice. Our kevanah is…
Wholeness
What is a whole year? Every year, when we read the parsha of Chayei Sarah, I review the Rashi about the years of Sarah’s life.