It's difficult to understand what went on during the first day mankind was created, or how the world was brought to its confusing state. Lisa Aiken paints a more complete picture of creation, and the deeper mistakes Adam and Eve made by choosing to eat from the tree of knowledge. How did their punishment fit the crime - and which door was left open for an eventual rectification?
What makes the Shema so central to our prayers? Join Lisa Aiken, PhD for a look at its history, and the ever elusive reality that God is One, and that all God does, whether for our pleasure or pain stems directly from His loving kindness. Even a small sense of knowing, envisioning and embracing that space is enough to get a taste of Judaism's deepest tenet.
For a good laugh, take a step back and hear some typical conversations between men and women. If you didn't know better you’d think they were conversing in different languages. Lisa Aiken points out these differences are legitimate, and how understanding the differences can save you lots of grief. Practical topics discussed are how feminine and masculine needs differ, how each side relates to intimacy, and which style each side uses to communicate.
John Gray's bestseller 'Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus' was hailed as a basic text on the differences between men and women, and how they relate. Lisa Aiken looks back to the Torah and to the original creation episode of Adam and Eve to zero in on where the Torah agrees and disagrees with his understandings.
Lisa Aiken is someone who can talk about the many trials of being single and trying to find the right one. She lists expectations to harbor, how to deal with difficult matchmakers, and how to react to dates miles away from what you're looking for. Listen in for valuable tips and tools that may help your dating process be a bit easier to suffer.
Everyone who has spent years looking for their other half feels at some point say that 'I'm the only person in the whole world who is still single.' Try out a few of Aliza Aiken’s life-changing suggestions during your upcoming dates. Maybe they can add a few new spices to reenergize the quest.
Many think a ketubah is a flowery declaration of love from the groom to his bride. Others think it's an archaic contract to acquire property. Dr. Aiken shows that a ketubah is a legal document designed to protect not only women's rights, but their money and dignity in marriage, death, and a possible divorce. Hear how Judaism truly takes care of its women above and beyond today's enlightened legislation.
In a world of skyrocketing divorce rates, what are the chances to build a wholesome marriage? This practical, eye opening class looks back to the Garden of Eden for the essential divide between men and women, and how they should best deal with each other. Among the ideas discussed are responsibility, keeping love alive, and intimacy.
Lisa Aiken, PhD. analyzes the four categories of problems that usually arise in marriage: pragmatic, social, emotional and spiritual. She takes it to the next level in dialog fashion to show how ludicrous it sounds when each side is arguing from a different category. Hear also how one side could slowly begin acting as an allay in a way that could gently iron out their differences.
Far too often, women find themselves involved in damaging relationships. Can it be that there were no warning signals? Lisa Aiken, PhD, uses her long experience in counseling couples to discuss the possible signs that a man is potentially abusive. You'll hear how to recognize their “need for control,” “mind games,” and “anger” issues. She offers sensible questions that you can ask, in order to get an idea of how the individual you are dating rates in these areas.