Before the destruction of the First Temple, there were no disputes as to the correct transmission of the Oral Law. We have to have a love of truth to correctly interpret the Torah and recognize the boundaries of interpretation and maintain its integrity. Listen to this eye-opening talk on truth.
In order to plumb the depths of Tehillim, let's take a look at the personality behind the Psalms. David's life was a constant wrench, yet with Herculean efforts he connected every single struggle back to God. His life was proof that every experience in life can bring us closer and closer to God.
Three things make us tick says Lori Palatnik: life, blessing and good. Nice words, but would you dream that one of them identifies your primary expression of personality? Knowing your predominant drive can help to motivate you, to inspire others, and to appreciate just how differently the world is seen by different people.
This heartfelt talk gives a compelling analogy of the 'beautiful you' rising above all your worries and suffering. Shoshana Lane Leibman speaks with understanding and compassion and shares amazing stories that illustrate her innovative break-out approach. Don't miss this opportunity to flutter above the pain of your mundane existence.
What chance do we have to raise the children we hope for without understanding our own middos? Who the mother is and what she believes in will enter deeper into a child in ways that a father could never reach. Rebbetzin Neustadt looks at how to accept ourselves as we are, and to see our children for who they are - even if they remind us of something or someone we might dislike.
Did you know that just like physical traits are passed down to our offspring, so too spiritual traits - including your positive character traits? Rebbetzin Neustadt shows how overcoming ones negative inclination not only changes the world - but that your children will metamorphose from the growth that you make.
In order to gain and maintain our momentum in growth, it is important to understand our uniqueness. Rebbetzin Neustadt discusses how women react differently than men, based on how we’re built on the deepest level. How do can we work with our thoughts so the flow down to emotions and then action will all work in positive ways? Underscored is the need to give these messages over to our kids with speech.
We are unique and our children are unique. Your soul chose to join the home you are in as its best chance to reach perfection. And even though this match may seem painfully incompatible, hear how the hashgacha provides answers for many questions on childrearing.
Sometimes when we're focusing on higher spiritual values we can overlook basics lessons that our children will eventually need for their own physical wellbeing. Rebbetzin Neustadt explains what they are and how to effectively instill them. Also discussed are the specific things that a father - and a mother bestow upon their children.
There is so much in the world meant just for our pleasure. Do we see it? Rebbetzin Neustadt points out that not only must we appreciate the universe that surrounds us, but we must come to a point of gratitude to our parents no matter how difficult a home we grew up in. Seeing Hashem’s goodness helps us reach a level of trust in His love even when the world seems dark and threatening.