Ruth was a royal princess who married a Jewish pauper that died young. Through a number of subtle but life changing events Ruth rose to the equivalent of the First Lady. Far fetched? Such a scenario makes perfect sense once you appreciate the impact inner modesty can have on your persona. Tziporah Heller tells the captivating story of Ruth, and all the transformational shifts that uplifted her character.
The Megillah of Ruth is known as one that is focused on the attribute of chesed. Rebbetzin Heller focuses on how the various events that took place at this time, from Elimelech's inability to handle being asked to give more than he was able, to Ruth's incredible kindness to her mother-in-law. Learn some aspects of kindness that we never have thought of, and find ways to connect them to our lives.
Which universal character trait generates flexibility of thinking plus extra energy to act? And how does making the effort to shrink one's ego relate to the central elements of seder night? Rebbetzin Heller walks us through the basic stages of the Seder, tying together many of the threads using humility and freedom.
Rebbetzin Heller discusses three basic character traits of Hashem, and how they can be expressed in our day to day actions. The traits discussed are; the ability to see the good in another; the need for fences to guard us from negative actions; and how to sustain our appreciation to those who we have benefited from.
Does it seem that instead of women gracefully rising above the glass ceiling, that many are crashing through it on their way down? Rebbetzin Heller lays all the cards on the table with unabashed candor and refreshing humor as she delves into many sensitive topics that women thirst to hear more about.
Doesn't it seem that instead of rising gracefully above the glass ceiling, many women are crashing through it on their way down? Rebbetzin Heller lays all the cards on the table with unabashed candor and refreshing humor as she delves into many sensitive topics that women thirst for.
The concepts of tum'ah and taharah are deep principles that need a sufficient amount of time and mental space to process the powerful forces that affect life cycles - like birth and death. Also, Rebbizen Heller explains how the forces of sexuality fit into these concepts. Hear how certain relationships that are forbidden by the Torah shed light on what a good marriage is to be based upon.
When Jewish prayer was canonized into the siddur we use today, which seems to have removed much of the spontaneity from it. Rebbetzin Heller maps out the order of importance of our daily prayers, when to stand and when to bow, plus the keys for knowing where the minyan is up to. She takes a look at how the beginning blessings of the amidah relate to your life.
Rebbetzin Heller focuses on the end of the amidah. Which blessing was added due to dire religious and political circumstances? And where is the hot spot in this powerful prayer can you add in your own personal requests, in you own language? And what are the components of peace as Judaism defines it, and where can we ask for it in our lives?
By understanding and defining ourselves as a soul in its natural spiritual dimension as opposed to how we relate as a body can have a great ramification on our understanding the lives we lead. What follows death, and what is resurrection of the dead, and how can we understand heaven and hell in far more tangible, desirable terms than as clouds and harps or pits of fire? Rebbetzin Heller also gives us a peek into teaching these difficult concepts to children.