Accepting the Torah is a big proposition when we take into account all of the myriad laws and expectations that comes along with. Rabbi Wagensberg helps dissipate our overwhelmed feelings as he guides us on the Jewish way of taking things little by little in order to reach the greater goals we set before ourselves.
Yisro's fears about not measuring up to the Jewish Nation's high standards after they crossed Yam Suf are the same emotions we can expect when setting our sights on greater goals. Rabbi Wagensberg compares our initiatives to the same steps Yisro took when he elevated his own ability to soar.
If you usually skip over parsha talks, give a listen to Rabbi Wagensberg! His dynamic style gives an exciting twist to each week's parsha, often coming from a new vantage point.
Yisro - ever wonder what kind of relationship this ex-priest turned convert had with his incredibly holy son-in-law? Join Rabbi Wagnesberg to explores family ties, and the best way to keep children cohesive and secure
Yisro decided to join the Jewish nation only after he heard two big pieces of news. Why did he wait until after the war with Amalek before making the move? Learn about the power of laughter that Amalek uses to influence the world in a negative way, and how to use this very tool to counteract their effect on the universe.
We should feel so good about our spiritual accomplishments and thank Gd for bringing us to this day and place however our joy should not be at the expense complacency. In this talk Rabbi Wagensburg points out the importance of constantly striving for more and to top it off we will come to learn that the challenges that we are confronted with when we climb this spiritual ladder of success should not discourage us but on the contrary motivate us forward because those difficulties are the greatest sign that we have indeed begun on the path of spiritual refinement.
Have you ever been put in a position where your integrity was put to the test? If you would only divulge private information about a coworker, you would be able to hold on to your job and even get a raise. What is the right course of action? In this talk, Rabbi Wagensberg teaches us about the iron will we need to maintain, in order to do the right thing.
How does one become a pious person? One opinion says by following the laws of damages, another says by following Pirkei Avos, and yet another from knowing the laws of brachos. Rabbi Wagensberg weaves together this advanced talk on the subject, plus a novel idea on doing chesed towards ourselves. Buckle up!
X-ray vision? The Torah’s power gives us the capacity to see far further than we would imagine. Join Rabbi Wensberg as he explores the spiritual greatness of previous generations. Truly acquiring Torah knowledge in its fullest sense comes along with an ability to understand things much further than what is presented on the surface.
Jewish slaves seem quite far from modern day ideas. Rabbi Wagensberg looks at the deeper underpinnings of these halachos, examining what it takes to be a true servant of G-d. Hear some fascinating stories and lessons about doing mitzvos without thinking about what’s in it for us, and the fundamental difference between gentile and Jewish slaves. Which side do we fall out on?