Instant Insight with Rabbi Y. Feigenbaum

The Rambam tells us the greeks 'touched' our money. What does that mean? We celebrate the the Chashmonaim won the battle against Greece and the Jewish Hellensists - but are today losing the war?

We all want to be successful! Yosef will give you the key!

Why do we celebrate the dedication of the mizbeyach by lighting a menorah? By understanding the connection between the two, we will gain the key to victory in the many battles we all now face - and we will learn how to say thank you for those battles! And make sure you go to my website www.rabbiyfeigenbaum.com for your FREE Al Hanisim form my Teen Weekday Siddur!

But it is a mitzvah! True - but when you ARE doing a mitzvah - but it is going to cause pain or hurt - be very wary! If not 100% l'shem Shomayim - you could get burnt!

Well - what is wrong with simply saying 'Becasue Hashem Said So! That's Why!' Sometimes - there is a LOT wrong with that.

There are situations where one must do an 'aveira lishma' - but you need to be careful that you have the porper attitude.

Sarah died becasue she heard about Akeidas Yitzchak - or because she was supposed to die? Do not get confused when tragedy strikes.

That ram was in the exact right place at the right time - so are we! Learning to deal with the challenges Hashem throws our way.

Be wary of what you ask for - you just might get it! See how Avraham viewed his newfound wealth.

Noach spent 120 in kiruv and chinuch and had NO affect! Make sure you do not make the same mistake in parenting and teaching!

There is no letter samech in creation - finding out why could change your life!

Aravah - no taste and no smell - no great Torah and no outstandning Mitzvos - this is YOUR day!!

Of course everyone agrees that the most important things is our good health, nachas from our children etc. But . . . there still seems to be a very big emphasis on having a lot of 'stuff.' And even in our Torah society - there is always newer, better, improved and 'must have' stuff which promises us friends, acceptance and happiness. We know that is not true - but how do we break away from that ma...

At some point we must decide who or Who runs the show!

Why will this Yom Kippur be any better than the last one - and the one before that?! Don't go through Aseres Yemei Teshuva reading inspirational stories or watching amazing videos about other people - and wishing you were them! Understand the power of being yourself - and tap into the creative positivity Chazal infused into the vidui (yes - I said vidui!).

You have not yet done teshuvah? OK - but are you DOING Teshuvah? BIG difference!

The Teshuvah Paradox: You are held responsible becasue Hashem gave you the ability to choose. You CAN do Teshuvah because Hashem gives you the ability to change!!

When there are so many things vying for your attention - we tend to lose sight of our goals - especially Rosh haShana time!

But it will make more money! But it will be better for the shidduch! NOT if it is bad for your ruchniyus! You want to make money? You want to find a shidduch? Do what is is best for your neshama!

Seriously? Dovid HaMelech was askoing to sit in the House of Hashem 24/7? He was the king who was waging wars - and he knew that! SO what did he mean when he said שבתי בבית ד' כל ימי חיי?

Deja vu all over again! Another Elul! Make this one fresh and new!

The more you try to control everything in your life - the less control you have!! So do nothing? Of course not! But the healthy balance is all in your head!

People come up with great and well meaning ideas for spiritual growth - but is that what Hashem wants! Doing it on your own is a slippery slope.

No - we are not happy on Tisha B'Av - but we we must be b'simcha!

You really want to pack up and move to Israel now? Exactly WHY do we want mashiach? And what should our mindset be until he comes?