Parsha Messages with Rabbi Yochanan David

Idea for Parshas Masei

Idea For Parshas Mattos When our spouses complain to us we get overwhelmed , thinking they must be upset with us. What we're not realizing is that sometimes complaining is a sign of trust. They believe you can help them so they're turning to their savior. Idea Based on a Shelah Hakodosh

Idea for Parshas Chukas

Idea For Parshas Pinchas

Reasons why being patient is worth your while and tips for developing it. -Article on boredom From Rabbi Yaakov Barr MSc as featured in Mispacha Magazine Issue#1110 Titled: Don't Dodge Boredom ,It Unlocks the Brain

Life can send us to many unwanted places. Feeling like we have nowhere to turn we start to despair. It is then that we have to remember that we are always in G-D'S hands. Even in this dark place He can be found.

The Parsha addresses the issue of theft, stating that a thief must confess and repay the victim the principal amount plus a penalty. When the Torah directs the thief to confess, it states, “he shall confess the sin he did.” The phrase “that he did” seems to be extra, and needs to be understood. The Beis Yaakov of Alexander explains that the phrase “that he did” emphasizes that the thief must not o...

Message for Parshas Naso Idea from Rav Elya Lopian ZT''L

Idea for Parshas Naso

By putting ourselves in other's shoes, we become more equipped for in depth torah study. Idea from Rav Mattisyahu Salamon ztl & Ruach Chaim on Pirkei Avos   

 The basic form of gratitude is counting your blessings-something good happens in our life we notice it and thank G-D for it.  This week's Torah Portion introduces another way to spice up our gratitude: Looking at t...

Restrictions don't just have to be stifling they can also be dignifying. Most of us associate prohibitions as something which deprives us of a life of freedom. Like, why cant I just do what i want?! If you were to&n...

There are 2   prohibitions in the Torah that both talk about making changes to the body yet are written differently. When the Torah prohibits cutting your body in agony over the loss of a relative it says "you&...

We are told that it's unhelpful to harp on our past. Reminding ourselves of our mistakes isn't conducive for growth. On the other hand reminding ourselves of our past successes can give us strength to take on new ch...

When faced with a big challenge we are only expected to confront  the obstacle that's right in front of us. Put your next foot forward. One day we decide we no longer want to speak gossip. Inspired to become&nb...

There's a silver lining in your weakness. It's embarrassing when you're less than average in your self-control. No matter how hard you try you keep on losing to your urges. You look around and it seems as if your&nb...

If we harness our imagination properly we can become spiritualty elevated. Idea from The Piaseczna Z''ya & the Sefer Hachinuch on Parshas Metzora

Reason #1: When we share ideas of faith, it deepens our own faith. Idea from The Lechovitcher Zy"a. Reason #2: We each have our own perception of things and our point of view can be inspiring to others. Idea from Be...

We are never too far to reconnect with God. Idea from Beis Avrohom Of Slomin Zy"a.

Major value in the simple and small actions Idea from Rav Dessler  For Parshas Shemos

your inner rhythm effects your surroundings https://www.traumatherapistinstitute.com/blog/Co-Regulation-of-the-Autonomic-Nervous-System Idea from the Imrei Emes  For Parshas Mishpatim

Our words have the power to uplift. Use your words to paint a picture of the beauty you see in your friend, and change the way they experience themselves for the better. Idea from Ohr Hachaim and Imrei Emes

wearing shatnez unintentionally. Can I try something on that might have shatnez.”

When is it necessary to check for Shatnez? Can I wear my suit before it’s been checked?

Recycled Fibers and the laws of Shatnez