How does God expect us to deal with people who get on our nerves? And what does the Torah instruct with all the annoying, upsetting, and anger-provoking situations that usually end up ruining your day? Explore the causes of frustration and safe ways to 'let off steam' without causing yourself or others any harm.
Many think that imagination is relegated to fairy tales and late-night musings. Does this faculty also have a spiritual application in the human psyche? Rabbi Carmell explains how pivotal this tool is for seeing the needs and feelings of others - and how that perception can even become real enough to change the way we relate to them.
Many think that imagination is relegated to fairy tales and late-night musings. Does this faculty also have a spiritual application in the human psyche? Rabbi Carmell explains how pivotal this tool is for seeing the needs and feelings of others - and how that perception can even become real enough to change the way we relate to them.
It's not easy to care about others without a secure grip on your identity. Rebbetzin Neustadt offers a bite size exercise for deepening your self worth. By appreciating, and responding to the good Hashem gives you, you will sense the warmth from those who feel your growing ability to care.
Words reflect a person's world view. How you express what you see and believe comes out in the speech you use. Mrs. Neustadt, in discussing the reasons for the Churban Bayit Sheni shows how this stemmed from one root cause - the insidious urge to speak negatively on another. If you are interested in living with a more benign and loving feeling towards others, this speaker is the way to go.
Using the Cohen Gadol as a model to show how a simple person can influence an entire nation, this shiur develops how to view your own potential to influence others and how to guide a message to its mark.
To become a more effective teacher, having anavah (humility) is a prerequisite. It was only because Yehoshua was so humble that enabled him to transmit the mesorah he received from Moshe Rabbeinu flawlessly. What is it about anavah that allows for letter-perfect recall?
An important step in passing a test is knowing the type of test it is. Often, we draw a blank or feel confused in figuring out what is expected from the challenges and uncertainties in our life. Rabbi Orlowek delineates the four different kinds of tests we face and the potential results we can expect from each.
To share your appreciation of Judaism's beauty with others, first learn to speak one of the three “languages” other people resonate with - be it visual, auditory, or emotional. Hear how to motivate others to pause and consider each of your points from their own perspective. A useful talk for improving communication skills and those involved in outreach.
Ever recall moments of great insight that we thought would spark a new understanding on the spot - only to find that it just wasn't enough to change the tenacious living habits we carry? Rabbi Schwartz describes a fundamental and profound way to move past those blocks into a new channel of growth that can help us to recognize something as being right and true.