An expert on childrearing, Rabbi Orlowek is the author of "My Child, My Disciple", and "My Disciple, My Child". An acclaimed educator and counsellor, he is presently mashgiach in Yeshivas Torah Ohr in Jerusalem.
Have you had confrontations that just made it too difficult to forgive the other party? Learn how to examine those very experiences for the lesson and message that were intended just for you. Rabbi Orlowek's step-by-step approach also shows how to unload the small, and even the not-so-small grudges we are shlepping around.
Those who are constantly giving may also experience the flip side of feeling drained by the constant calls on their energy, time and emotional strength. Is there a way to balance giving to others and giving to yourself without being swayed by selfish motivations? Rabbi Orlowek defines the shoresh, the root of chesed, and shares many years of insight on what is reasonable to expect from yourself.
Unpleasant confrontations with those you love are usually the most difficult challenges we face. Rabbi Orlowek outlines how to score a success - even if we may need to concede our position a bit. This win-win approach applies also to our interactions with the world at large.
Fortifying a solid relationship with all those you love is your best protection from the ups and downs of a basically unhappy world. Rabbi Orlowek helps us to evaluate our success at building those bridges in the following areas: loving yourself, raising stable happy children, building trust, making your marriage work, dealing with lying, and even how to respond when 'your Prince' or 'Princess Charming' turns back into a frog.
How can we show our children the harm that Lashon Hara will most likely cause themselves, and to their ongoing relationships? Rabbi Orlowek reaches beyond the guidelines we customarily hear by focusing directly on the root conflict within our children’s psyche. He suggests practical tools for shaping the esteem they have for their peers and towards their wider community.
Do you sometimes have a problem conveying what you mean, or experience a frustration in getting your message across? Rabbi Orlowek outlines the different forms of communication people use, and advises us when and how to use them. He also discusses problems that arise from conflicting interpersonal communication skills with others.
What drives people to wreak havoc on others because of jealousy? Rabbi Orlowek explains how this hurtful character trait operates; how to see a reflection of ourselves looking through its lens; and how to steer our actions away from getting drawn into such counterproductive behavior?
The idea of being close to Hashem can be beautiful - and frightening. The closer one is, the more dangerous each misstep becomes. And even though we must take some risks to develop a relationship, there are certain precautionary measures we can take to ensure its survival. Rabbi Orlowek examines how the spice of awe adds an extra layer of security in the pursuit of this closest of all relationships.
In this parenting workshop, Rabbi Noach Orlowek outlines the basic ways to improve communication with your children. Hear his three paradigms for love, and how best to apply them. An excellent talk for both parents.
Rabbi Orlowek explains how kids respond more willingly to what their parent's request if they feel their parents are "available" for them. Hear numerous ways for parents to cultivate their children's access to them without the parents needing to sacrifice their own personal endeavors. Hear ways for involving the whole family both during the week and at the Shabbos table.