A Little Bit of Light With Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein

When something comes your way, don't pass it up. It may be the reason that your soul is on this world. Here's a story that illustrates this. 00:00 - We are here for a reason 02:50 - Story 06:54 - This is my soul's mission --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/O-e64w3Rric Available Everywhere:  https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

What can we do to prevent any more mass shootings? The answer is to reintroduce GOD into our homes and schools. Let's reinitiate a moment of silence every day in public schools. It's a time to think about GOD, and our place in the world. --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/2hW58HlCV8o Available Everywhere:  https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

3300 years ago we were slaves in Egypt, until we were miraculously freed. Every year since then we commemorate our freedom with this 8 day holiday. 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - What is Passover? 01:40 - Our history in Egypt 09:13 - The significance today --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/qppwnKtwUEE Available Everywhere:  https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Here's the history of Matzah, how it's made, and the lessons it teaches us. 00:00 - What is matzah 01:14 - History 03:16 - 18 minutes 03:43 - The names of Matzah 04:23 - Becoming one with Matzah 06:21 - Humility 10:18 - Handmade vs machine Matzah 13:55 - This year, find Matzah --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/isSNusHtQXM Available Everywhere:  https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldste...

Here's the history of some traditions we observe on Passover. Make it a point to attend a Passover seder this year. 00:00 - Intro 00:08 - History of Matzah and Chometz 01:59 - The Seder 08:45 - Hospitality 09:06 - Jerusalem and redemption --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/tOq-Q2zthKQ Available Everywhere:  https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

3,300 years ago, we made a contract with GOD, to be his people, and a partner in creation. --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/--LYvrkgkpo Available Everywhere:  https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

There are some commandments that we do only because GOD told us to. Even if we don't understand it. The greatest example of this is the red heifer, used to purify the impure. 00:00 - Intro 00:06 - The three types of commandments 02:36 - The red heifer 05:05 - Story - Honoring parents --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/KuT9W-SBfWE Available Everywhere:  https://linktr.ee/YisroelGold...

Everything that GOD does is good, even our struggles and challenges. After all, they make us stronger. So, when you're in a shipwreck, bow your head toward the wave, and let it bring you higher. 00:00 - Story - Shipwrecked 04:02 - GOD doesn't give what we can't handle 06:13 - Story - Butterfly 10:52 - Your struggles are necessary --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/US1Q-YlCp...

We don't always understand it, but we can always know: GOD has his ways of making things happen. And it's always for a good reason. 00:00 - Everything is for a reason 00:23 - Story - A match made in heaven --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/QoMUibxo2Oo Available Everywhere:  https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

The Talmud says that the world was created just for me. But why? --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/6NpIL75NUXA Available Everywhere:  https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

What's special about a gravesite? And why do Jews visit, and pray by them? 00:00 - The history of visiting gravesites 01:47 - Why is it done? --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/JP7lLdyo5sA Available Everywhere:  https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Love is a powerful emotion, so much that we can overlook the flaws of the one we love. So too is our love with GOD. 00:00 - Blind love for GOD 01:32 - Story - Blind love 06:32 - Story - Summer camp --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/llkZBLSRB3I Available Everywhere:  https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

We each have a soul, which is literally a part of GOD. Let's nurture it, and rekindle our friend's GODly spark. 00:00 - Intro 00:04 - The spark inside us 04:08 - How to nurture your soul 07:00 - Rekindling a spark at age 40 08:58 - Rekindle your friend's spark --- Watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/u3lfQgGnGww Available Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

What happened by the giving of the Torah? And why is it so important? 00:00 - Intro 00:04 - The giving of The Ten Commandments 05:51 - New rules 11:13 - The Ten Commandments 14:38 - Connect to The Divine --- Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/gqJ0qbOsago Available Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

How much am I worth, and is it subjective?  00:00 - Intro 00:11 - What am I? 02:26 - Parable - precious stone 08:01 - Chinese bamboo 10:27 - "The world was created just for me" --- Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/wOrlIS8lPso Available Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

We are the only creature that can laugh. When we do, it's healthy for us, and could make someone else's day. 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Laughter in science 00:58 - Laughter in the torah 03:19 - Ancient story - paradise 05:25 - The antidote to sadness 05:53 - Story - what will crying help? 08:35 - Smile, even when life is tough --- Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/NMVtioxaQu0 Available Everywhe...

There are six fast days for Jewish People. Why is that, and what is it for?  00:00 - Intro 00:04 - What is fasting? 00:32 - Fasting in the torah 02:31 - Why do we fast? 04:47 - The fast of Queen Esther 08:03 - Fasting these days --- Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/pmyqvCAtl1c Available Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Why is unconditional love so important? And how can we do it?  00:00 - Intro 00:11 - What is unconditional love? 04:02 - Silent love 05:14 - The whole torah on one foot 06:43 - Story - an old friend 11:18 - The more we love, the more we're loved --- Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/L7j7Gi3M7PQ Available Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

We can learn lessons from everything in life, for our service of GOD.  00:04 - Get back up! 03:24 - Utilize your gifts 05:10 - Lessons from water 09:31 - Don't take nature for granted 11:52 - Lesson from the moon --- Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/B2hfaxf0bd4 Available Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

GOD blew a breath of life into Adam's nose, and until Jacob, people passed away by sneezing.  00:09 - The history of sneezing 02:19 - The significance of the nose 04:52 - We care for everyone 06:16 - Sneezing and life 07:34 - Story - Every breath is a miracle 10:31 - We have the power to bless --- Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/2T6AHuc3yMY Available Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/Yi...

With this new insanity of mass shootings, what causes it, and how can we prevent it from happening again?  00:00 - Intro 00:10 - My experience 01:15 - Why does it happen? 02:46 - Reintroduce GOD! 08:27 - Teach our children right from wrong 10:25 - Moment of silence --- Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/kEY-v9U9WQI Available Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Inside the Holy of Holies in The Temple, there's a golden box containing the stone Tablets. What is the deeper meaning of The Holy Ark?  00:04 - What is the Ark? 02:14 - What does it look like? 03:52 - The construction 05:00 - Two questions 05:46 - The lesson for us 12:26 - The lesson of a laser 13:58 - Where is the Ark? --- Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/kEY-v9U9WQI Available Ever...

The story of Purim is full of lessons applicable to all times. Here are ten of them.  00:07 - 1. GOD's name 01:49 - 2. Divine providence 03:55 - 3. Resist temptations 05:45 - 4. Hear something, do something 07:32 - 5. Hatred has no place 10:33 - 6. Stand up for what's right 13:05 - 7. Good deeds are rewarded 15:59 - 8. Be proud of who you are 18:33 - 9. The impossible is possible 20:59 - 10....

Here's the story of Purim, and the ways we've been celebrating it for over 2,400 years.  00:04 - The story 10:44 - How to celebrate Purim 10:49 - 1: Listen to the story 11:29 - 2: Food baskets 12:15 - 3: Charity 12:32 - 4: Drink and feast 12:54 - Masquerade --- Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/pYIGZhVDzIM Available Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein

Here's The Torah's perspective on alien life, and a novel insight on its lesson for us. 00:04 - Are there other worlds? 01:44 - Divine providence 03:50 - Lesson 1: Appreciate earth 05:38 - 2: Unidentified GIVING Object 08:31 - Out of this world --- Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/OYFX4D0p1_A Available Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/YisroelGoldstein