Avrohom Zeidman

The Philosophy of Giving - Rav Dessler Podcast

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Join us on a journey through Rav Eliyahu Eliezer Dessler's (1892 -1953) teachings, exploring his insights on psychology, philosophy and Kabbalah

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Avrohom Zeidman

Episodes

Beshalach: Why splitting the sea was a unique miracle 31.01.2023 11:17

Why is it that the angels agreed to doing all miracles apart from the 10th plague and splitting of the sea? What was unique about these two historic events? This week as a 'guest speaker' we will look at a piece from the Beis Ha'leivi

Bo: The 4 levels of World Perception 25.01.2023 12:42

Why did God 'Himself' need to take us out of Egypt? Why couldn't an angel? The Zohar says that had an angel tried to free us, it would have been 'damaged by the depravity of Egypt'. What does that mean?!? Rav Dessler explains...

Vaeira: Taking away Pharaoh's free will? 17.01.2023 14:00

How is it just for God to take away Pharaoh's free will?  Is this a one-off occurrence, or does this happen daily to all of us?

Shemos: The deciding factor that made Moshe our leader 09.01.2023 9:08

Is a Kiddush Hashem better in private or in public? Why?

Vayechi: How does giving a bracha work? 01.01.2023 10:14

Yaacov blessed his sons. But what are the mechanics behind a bracha. Why should my desire to bless someone have any effect?

Vayigash: Outgrowing your Keilim 27.12.2022 8:50

Keilim are needed for life's mission; but what happens if I outgrow them? 

Mikeitz: Understand the mechanics behind the 'Evil Eye' 20.12.2022 13:19

Is the 'evil eye' something to be concerned about? Is it real? If so -how does it work and how can I protect myself from it?

Vayeishev: Can my freewill change destiny? 12.12.2022 15:08

The brothers tried to kill Yosef, but Reuven 'saved him from their hands'. What would have happened had Reuven NOT stepped in? Do we have the ability to change the course of history?

Vayishlach: Concern for little cups 06.12.2022 12:56

Why did Yaacov care so much about little earthenware cups? Should we distance ourselves from physicality or imbue it with spirituality? We will use the analogy of the 3 little pigs to answer this question!

Vayeitsei: Flipping Middos 28.11.2022 6:17

Rav Dessler Parasha podcast Episode 7: Vayeitsei. Why is Yaacov known as an Ish Emes if his life seems to be filled with deception?

Toldos: BT vs FFB 23.11.2022 7:30

Rav Dessler Parshah podcast Episode 6: Toldos. Why is it Hashem answers Yitzchak's prayers over Rivka's? Is an FFB somehow better than a BT?