The Philosophy of Giving - Rav Dessler Podcast

Unlock the mysteries of free will with us in this thought-provoking episode of our podcast shiurim. Join our exploration as we reveal that free will isn't an all-encompassing force but rather limited to the specific moral battles we face.

Have you ever paused to consider the profound contrast between two fundamental sources of happiness? Join us in this enlightening episode of our podcast shiurim as we delve deep into the timeless wisdom that distinguishes happiness derived from achievement versus the inner contentment found in simply being.

The Torah mandates we KILL a 'rebellious son'. Where is the love in that? What message can we learn from this in the lead up to the High Holy Days!?! Rav Dessler explains...

Moshe 'blames' Hashem for the Golden Calf. In doing so, Moshe manages to save the Jewish people. But how can one argue with God? How can one 'change God's mind'? and lastly, what would have happened had Moshe not argued in our defence?

What is more important? 1) The intention 2) The action Using the analogy of apples and watermelons, we delve into both aspects.

Pinchas did an act of killing to help save Klal Yisroel. But might this action have a negative after effect on his personality?

Discover the fragile balance between chesed and din in our latest episode as we delve into the captivating story of Balak and unravel the harrowing consequences when this equilibrium is disrupted.

This week packs a LOT packed into a very small podcast!

Do our hearts process the facts given to us by our eyes /OR/ Do our hearts dicatate to the eyes what to see?

Discovering the true source of pleasure and how I can achieve it. (...and why would the Jewish people want sushi more than manna from heaven?)

Sometimes, kindness is rooted where we least expect it.

We all know that UNITY is important. But why is that? What is the depth behind uniting differences?

Two people achieve the same result; one found it easy, the other found it hard. Either way, the result is the same. So what difference does EFFORT make if the result is the same?

The Omer is 7 x 7 weeks making 49 days. Shavuos is one beyond that at day 50. What is the message???

Contained in this episode... Why do I have to love myself in order to love others? How can you force me to love someone else? What does love really mean?

If Hashem is the cause of illnesses, surely going to a Doc. and taking medicine is missing the point entirely! Or is it?

On the one hand, Nadav and Avihu died due to some wrongdoing. On the other hand, Moshe claims that in a certain aspect they were greater than Moshe and Aharon. How could both be true? and what message can we take from this for us today?

If you could take a pill and all your bad character flaws could melt away - should you take it?

When we had a Temple, why did we need to sacrifice animals? Explore the deeper significance behind this ancient practice and discover its relevance in our modern lives. Together, we will delve into the spiritual symbolism and meaning behind korbanos and learn about the role they played and why they are not brought today.

If one has achieved perfection -what more is there to live for? Surely the more we develop ourselves, the less their is to perfect? Or perhaps not!

This podcast unlocks the secrets of true meaning of 'Oinesh' loosely translated as 'punishments' Join us as we delve into the true purpose of punishment, and how it is a manifestation of Hashem's chesed.

Wool and linen are prohibited, yet for a Cohen Gadol and for tzitizit - it is allowed. Why? In this episode we look deep into the mystical significance behind mixing wool and linen.

We think with our minds, we feel with our hearts and we act with our bodies.  Which one is the REAL me?

A judge who accepts the bribe of a single penny is disqualified. That being the case -what chance is there for ourselves to make any moral self-judgments? We are filled with personal biases. Rav Dessler shares several practical answers to help us out.

When the Jewish people stood at Mount Sinai to received the Torah, they backed away in fear. Is it possible, that too much inspiration is bad for one's health?