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.
Some women rise to greatness alongside their husbands and children, while others find their potential hidden within themselves. Naomi is the eternal role model for those women who bring their potential strength of character to fruition within their dependence on their husbands.
The soul-changing path of Counting the Omer extends from Pesach until Shavuos, from the despair of slavery to the magnificent light of Sinai, and how the seven s'firos of kaballah take us from personal change to redemption. Rebbetzin Heller brings practicality and depth to these seven primary traits, and wonderful stories to touch the core of your soul.
As the Torah was being transmitted atop the smoky, tumultuous mountain of Sinai, the rest of the world fell into deep silence. Rebbetzin Heller explains how each entity in the world, including the inanimate, are essentially alive and in touch with Hashem. Hear hilarious stories about keeping God in the picture - even as we struggle with all the 'emergencies' of life.
Indeed, these days of counting the sefirah are especially opportune for working on bein adam lechaveiro, relations between people. Rabbi Krohn explores what the period of ‘counting the Omer’ has to do with the tragedy of Rebbi Akiva's 2,400 students. Hear simple clear ways for relating better, even when your time is short.
The experience at Mt. Sinai brought about a complete transformation. But it's a little hard to understand because the bulk of the Torah was received in stages later on. Rabbi Kirzner takes a closer look at the nation's splendor at that historic moment, and the extent their spiritual energy has dissipated over the ages. Nonetheless, hear how you can still give your children a taste of that enlightening revelation that shook the world.
For seven weeks we count the Omer in preparation for Kabbalas HaTorah on Shavuos. Each of the seven weeks has a different task, and each day has a unique built-in opportunity to help you define and refine your personality. Rabbi Leff offers a solution to help you develop a more stable consistency in your day to day life.
The giving of the Torah at Sinai from Hashem to us was under a huge wedding canopy. The marriage however has yet to consummated. Just what is God waiting for? Rebbetzin Neustadt explores how we are to express our love for Hashem. An inspiring class to help us also express the love we feel in our other relationships as well.
Why were the Jews taken to task for feeling a sense of relief upon leaving Har Sinai? Rabbi Stern proves that when one loves what they are doing, they don't notice any temporary discomfort. How can we bring ourselves to feel an overwhelming sense of happiness and fulfillment in our learning?