A Little Bit of Light With Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein

What is the purpose of mankind? Our job is to transform the very physical material of this world into spiritual holiness. Eating food is transforming the world into energy to do more goodness. --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/3FybB5urWOA Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Jews are taught from an early age to learn Torah with a study partner, so inevitably disagreements will ensue. The key is to know when it's a worthwhile argument. --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/_mFs6CBdJTA Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Just like food, shelter, family, and friends are not a crutch but essential to our lives, so too is GOD our true life. --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/OtY_Cd8RtEo Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

GOD gave us all free will. We can choose to say or do something positive, sometimes for the same price as the opposite. --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/9QopAFxTd6Y ⁠ Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

GOD alloted us a certain amount of money for the year. We are required to work hard to earn it. Gambling exhibits a lack of faith, and those who lost their money aren't happy about it. 00:00 - Are we allowed to gamble? 01:35 - A begrudging loss 03:28 - Where faith comes in 10:13 - Parable of a horse 13:02 - There's enough to go around --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/9...

We have days where faith is easy. But when it's a struggle, remember GOD's unconditional faith in us. And yes, GOD always listens to our prayers. --- Watch the video version:  ⁠ https://youtu.be/mwAxAUhjelI Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

In this famous story from the Lubavitcher Rebbe to a boy who was into sports, we learn what our attitude towards life should be. There are three kinds of people, which one are you? 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Everything is for a reason 02:44 - Story - The Rebbe and sports 06:26 - Take an active role! 08:46 - Our "Moses Moment" 10:07 - What we learn from the Super Bowl --- Watch the video versi...

Although the Jewish people don't directly control the world, we are connected to GOD, the ultimate ruler, and our actions make an impact. --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/FJ9nuBh8aLY Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

In 1505 this myth about horns caught on, but there's another horn which is very important to Judaism. --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/xOGE_TXsjXg Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

We were chosen at Mount Sinai to be GOD's nation, and were given a rulebook to follow, in order to keep our souls pure. We aren't being deprived of non-kosher food, it is simply toxic to us. --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/ijqhjJFeLTY Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

I am currently recovering from a serious surgery, and I began to wonder "Why me?" Well, this experience had an unexpected twist, and may be the very reason that GOD chose for this to happen. 00:00 - Let's ask "Why?!" 02:55 - My surgery 13:05 - The lesson learned --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/GolwaTXzroQ Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

After surviving a mass shooting, someone called me up and offered me a favor. I had no idea that accepting this kindness would bring such joy to a young teenager in Israel. Dr. Samuel Heifetz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-heifetz-4465083a --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/Mavqx1nl7uU Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/...

What is the power of protection that GOD promised us? Having a Mezuzah on each door keeps us safe. 00:00 - Adacdote 02:23 - Story #1 06:01 - Story #2 --- Watch the video version:  ⁠ https://youtu.be/pysccLadT3s Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

What do we do when a good deed seems impossible? Sometimes, giving your best try can open new doors... --- Watch the video version:  ⁠ https://youtu.be/0MQb34XwcQo Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

When it comes to believing in GOD, there are two levels: Faith and trust. What's the difference? --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/QJGlLWhGj44⁠⁠ Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

In this first discourse from The Lubavitcher Rebbe, he tells us the mission statement for our generation, and the ultimate reason why GOD created the world. The original text of this discourse, with English translations: https://www.chabad.org/therebbe/article_cdo/aid/3797996/jewish/Basi-LeGani-5711.htm 00:00 - Why did GOD create the world? 01:26 - The beginning of creation 02:37 - The departure a...

We first learn about this commandment in the story of Abraham. Three angels came to visit him and bring healing, and GOD Himself also came and spoke with Abraham. 00:00 - What is a Mitzvah? 02:20 - A kindness of TRUTH 05:38 - The three angels 10:36 - Anecdote --- Watch the video version:  ⁠ https://youtu.be/SXxsybe6GKY ⁠ Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https...

Abraham welcomed guests into his tent in the desert. And he taught us to thank GOD for everything we enjoy. --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/SXxsybe6GKY Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Back in the 80s, I got a call to tag along for a road trip. Little did I know the effects that would have for generations to come. --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/Vw3Df9nGTDY Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

When Moses met GOD at the burning bush, he asked for GOD's name. He was asking: "Who is a GOD Who sits in heaven and watches His children suffer?" This was GOD's answer. --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/qIT2ZWurIMU Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Each one of us can have a Moses moment. When there's nobody else around, it may be up to us to care for another person who has gone astray. 00:00 - Moses - The faithful shepherd 01:55 - Feel the pebbles 02:41 - Story - Runaway teens --- Watch the video version:  ⁠ https://youtu.be/T269WGjdA4Q Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstei...

Here's a lesson we learn from Abraham, the first Jew, while on his greatest mission from GOD. His child called out, and how did he answer? --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/fO7AFn8xIyU Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Our children are the future, and they deserve to be given the tools to make the world a better place, with instructions from The Torah. In this personal account, my grandparents sacrificed their very livelihood during The Great Depression for their children to be enrolled in Jewish schools. What's holding you back? 00:00 - Begin with a grin 01:00 - Be the link in the chain 02:17 - A child is l...

Ask yourself this: "Would I rather be in a world with GOD, or without GOD?" 00:00 - We are connected to GOD 01:06 - Who is GOD? 06:12 - Faith is tangible and rational 11:20 - Story - "What is better...?" 15:27 - Conclusion - "In GOD we TRUST" --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/r7FN4MxBZ_o Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This trick question has a very simple answer. First, let's explore Who GOD is, and what creation is. --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/g_1nC_VQHSo Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein