As David was fleeing for his life from Shaul, he followed the path of passivity that he felt Hashem expected of him. However, there was one opportunity David had for showing Shaul he was not out to harm him. Why was David's action of cutting Shaul’s cloak not acceptable, and how did he track down the precise mistake he made? Hear a beautiful lesson on understanding the source of our own missteps in life.
Yom Kippur is awesome, but also long and confusing. Rebbetzin Heller reviews the purpose of each prayer one at a time. Hear a concise, meaningful explanation of what to expect during each segment of the day, which parts you should be careful not to miss, and when are the best times to catch a break. After this talk any fear of getting lost in shul on Yom Kippur will be a thing of the past.
Is competing in society by becoming more masculine the only way to succeed in this world? Rebbetzin Heller offers an alternative way for women to attain a more satisfying internal success. She reviews the special commandments given only to women, and .also the commandments women are not obligated in, and shows the distinctions in style between how men and women pray and study. Hear how to reach greater fulfillment with a path tailor-made for you, instead of struggling to grow into a man's shoes
Just a moment of reflection on the fact we are still in exile may be a bit traumatic. Mrs. Juravel takes a look at a few disturbing questions that nibble away at our belief in a future redemption. Hear the power of your prayers, what they accomplish even when we don't feel it, and how to recognize when you're growing 'enough' in life.
We can often convince ourselves to resist our desire for things with tricks and mind games. How possible is it to miraculously break through such negativity? Hear how we erect internal walls between ourselves and our souls, and how tears can help with the process.
Get ready for a great series on the Shmoneh Esrei. In this first class hear many of the changes prayer can create, and how to express your desire for closeness. Hear three stages people slip in and out of during life, and the emotions each stage elicits. Mrs. Juravel continues the series by examining each blessing's capacity to forge a stronger bond with God - no matter where you are or how you are feeling.
How can we come to realize fully that even with all the wonderful signs of good in our lives, Hashem is still our only source of blessing? Mrs. Juravel’s lucid explanation of the first bracha in the Amidah looks at the unique relationship each patriarch formed with Hashem. Find out how God directs His unlimited strengths and abilities in order to shower you with endless kindness.
After Rabbi Kelemen’s healthy son was suddenly diagnosed to be deathly ill, he and his wife were thrust into a life and death drama of flashing lights, wailing sirens and a roller coaster of incredible highs, and frightening lows. This heart-stopping story depicts the unmistakable hand of God in action, and how intense His loving presence can be.
How do we understand that from just saying certain verses Hashem will give us a year of blessing? Join Rebbetzin Karlinsky as she examines the tefillos we say and the teshuva hidden within them. Learn why the power of the Akeidah was implanted deep within us, and what we are being judged for on the first and second days of Rosh Hashana.
Davening with a minyan three times a day is quite easy to take for granted. Rabbi Stern underscores how consistent tefillah b'tzibbur adds more strength and potential to have more kavana, and to get our prayers answered. Also hear chizuk and advice on being sure to find a minyan whenever, and wherever you travel.