A Little Bit of Light With Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein

When life is tough, know that it's for a reason, and it'll be worth it. 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - The question 04:06 - An answer 01:54 - Live your best life 05:55 - Story of a woodpecker --- Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/K30qqdOyBaQ Available Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

When Abraham was on the most important mission of his life, his son called out to him. What did he answer? --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/f8XqXVhmvQk Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Maimonides, in the 12th century, laid out the foundation of what Jews have always believed in. It's called the thirteen principles of faith. In this lesson, we'll discuss principle #1 - Unwavering faith in GOD's omnipotence. Text of all the principles: ⁠ https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/949602/jewish/The-Biblical-Basis-for-the-13-Principles-of-Faith.htm ⁠ --- Watch the vi...

A soul is one in heaven, and then splits into two at birth. Marriage reunites the two parts of the soul. A woman's beauty is only for her husband, no one else. And that's why she covers her hair. --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/GRWjHQsoUKg Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Why do they hate us? NO REASON. Hate has no place in this world. GOD created us, human beings all alike, to be lovers, not haters. We have been given The Torah to teach us good from evil. Which side will we choose? --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/Mm0nWbO0lOI ⁠ Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

A Hebrew name is actually an identification of the soul. Abraham was called a Hebrew. What does that mean, and what's the lesson we can learn from it? --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/E5aJzAUWzW4 Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

There are 4 things that every household can do to fight terrorism. Let's bring a little bit of light, and push away the darkness throughout the world! 02:46 - For Men 06:06 - For Every Home 09:20 - For Women --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/4pA3DC20yRo Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Here's a beautiful story of a young child who wanted to pray just like everyone else. You don't have to know how to pray to talk with GOD. 00:00 - How to pray. 03:07 - Storytime --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/ZnQbi1cE-Zo Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

When faced with anti-Semitism, there's a way to prevent it: Whenever we were scared of our heritage, and didn't follow the Torah, it only got worse. Let's change that today! --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/gPF-s9-n2LM Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Here's the history of the first Semite. --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/kJW0kno5IYw ⁠ Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Abraham was the first person to recognize GOD. He practiced kindness with everyone he met, and pitched a tent in the desert to welcome in all sorts of people. After many years, GOD revealed Himself to Abraham. --- Watch the video version:  ⁠ https://youtu.be/kJW0kno5IYw Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Noah faced three distinct phases of his life: Before the flood, during, and after. We, too, have had peaceful years, then faced the dark days of The Holocaust, and then set about rebuilding the world. But what happens this year, facing yet another Holocaust? --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/Zfb-iDnyEFM Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

After surviving Auschwitz, on Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement), a great Rabbi was preparing the congregation to pray for forgiveness. A man rose up and demanded "We don't have to be forgiven! It's GOD who needs to ask forgiveness from us!" Listen to the wise Rabbi's answer. --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/8gEAKeyKodM Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://...

While Noah was saved from the destruction of the world, we too can be protected from the negative influences around us. Listen how to build an ark of your very own. --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/eCw6nBCGVBE Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein ⁠

We can't only blame GOD for the bad times, and not thank Him for all of the good we have, especially in the 21st century. So, with such a kind GOD, it begs the question: Is this latest calamity our fault? --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/iN7h0MORdSY Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

With these dark times upon us, can we do something to stabilize the world? The answer was given to us 2,000 years ago, and it's something we can all take to heart. --- Watch the video version:  ⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/-rrWbWO4zQ0 Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

In a world of darkness, how can GOD expect us to counter the evil that's out there? Here's the answer that Moses delivered from GOD Himself. --- Watch the video version:  ⁠ https://youtu.be/WnrxPzlIZ8M Available Everywhere:  ⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

When Jacob faced the first, and biggest, anti-Semite, GOD encouraged him not to lose hope. And He promised that THROUGH the challenge will come the salvation. --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/NDDWUKi0VZM Available Everywhere:  ⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

The Torah's greatest commentator details in the very first verse of the Torah exactly what to say to the nations who argue that the Jewish people stole the land of Israel. How very auspicious it is that on the very same day that the war broke out, we began learning the Torah again from the beginning, and were reminded of this important lesson. --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/mW0...

When IDF soldiers on the front lines faced the beginning of Sabbath, what did they do? Here's one lesson for us all to keep in mind. --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/0tW01-Blwvs Available Everywhere:  ⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

How is it that GOD's eyes are always upon Israel, even while these tragedies are befalling it? And how is it that GOD neither sleeps nor slumbers? --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/PPX4L_6_UpY Available Everywhere:  ⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

When the world has hit a crisis, there is something that each one of us can do. Even just one good deed, word, or even thought, can tilt the scales and bring The Messiah now! --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/cnMS2R6GF6s Available Everywhere:  ⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Throughout the ages, the Jewish nation has been persecuted, but we've never backed down! Now hit with yet another existential threat, we know that we will remain as strong as ever. Nothing will scare us! Why? Because I AM A JEW! --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/iZT6hJPIpN4 Available Everywhere:  ⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Our souls remain alive when they go up to heaven, just as they always were. Our friends and relatives will be there waiting for us. Let's not underestimate the role of our soul in our lives. --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/vKYGf6hgcQo Available Everywhere:  ⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Unlike family, who is related by birth, a good friend is related to us by choice. Losing a close friend doesn't mean they are gone forever. Their memory is alive, and their soul is alive. --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/nz6elvV_SO8 Available Everywhere:  ⁠ https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein