Finding Holiness

In this episode we discuss: The importance to listen to discipline Treat Torah as a life-medicine for it protects you, even if you have to "buy" it Find the middle path in middot A discussion of the trait of "shame" and it's destination to Gan Eden 4:1-12 (adapted from Artscroll's commentary on Mishle) Support the Show.

Why did Adam blame his wife for his own misdeed? Why was he punished through sustenance when really it should have just been death? What's the deeper relationship between man and his wife? How are we to rectify the mistakes of Adam and Hava? (based on the works of R' Pinchas Friedman) Support the Show.

Delving in the works of R' Elimelech Biderman shlita, we take a Hasidic approach in expounding the weekly Parasha. Topics discussed: New year resolutions, fear of heaven, fear of God, guarding one's eyes, faith and trust (emunah and bitachon) (This class is given weekly to post-seminary girls in the Greater Toronto Area via video conferencing) Support the Show.

In this episode we will discover why all 7 Ushpizin (holy guests) are actually in our Succah every night of the holiday, and the important connection between Shemini Atzeret and the holiday of Shavuot. (based on R' Pinchas Friedman) Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry...

In this episode we dive into the Rambam's declaration that true confession stems from the words "But we have sinned" and how the word "Aval" or "but" plays a critical role in our downfall when committing sins. (based on R' Norman Lamm z"l) Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we buil...

Based on the famous writings of Rabbi Norman Lamm z"l and the parable from R' Levi Yitzhak from Berdetichev, we explore how the Shofar at Sinai sends us messages 3500 years later. Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that are built to last and protect your family...

A daily boost of inspiration in preparation for the High Holidays. Support the Show.

A daily boost of inspiration in preparation for the High Holidays. Support the Show.

A daily boost of inspiration in preparation for the High Holidays. Support the Show.

A daily boost of inspiration in preparation for the High Holidays. Support the Show.

A look at Moshe's parting words to Yehoshua and the importance of healthy competition and destructiveness of that which isn't. Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that are built to last and protect your family. Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If...

A daily boost of inspiration in preparation for the High Holidays. Support the Show.

In this episode Shlomo HaMelech expresses how wisdom and understanding was used to create the world and when a person attains it he is guaranteed God's protection. He ends off the chapter by giving us practical advice to improve our character traits especially when it comes to charity. Support the Show.

A daily boost of inspiration in preparation for the High Holidays. Support the Show.

A daily boost of inspiration in preparation for the High Holidays. Support the Show.

A daily boost of inspiration in preparation for the High Holidays. Support the Show.

A daily boost of inspiration in preparation for the High Holidays. Support the Show.

A daily boost of inspiration in preparation for the High Holidays. Support the Show.

In a steady trend from negative to positive, we delve into one of the 98 curses found in this week's parasha and then bring various interpretations how the blessings will "overtake" one who follows the commandments. We discuss the proper response one should have when facing tragedy by retelling a powerful story of a big tzadik who managed to turn his "curse" into a blessing. (adapted from R' Yisso...

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Chapter 3:11-18 In this episode we will expound on some of the most famous verses in Tanach; the importance of accepting discipline and affliction; how the Torah and its wisdom are more precious than pearls and that it's a tree of life that we should do all we can to grab a hold of it. Support the Show.

A daily boost of inspiration in preparation for the High Holidays. Support the Show.

A daily boost of inspiration in preparation for the High Holidays. Support the Show.

A daily boost of inspiration in preparation for the High Holidays. Support the Show.

A daily boost of inspiration in preparation for the High Holidays. Support the Show.