It's easy to look pious. We can fool most of the world most of the time - and sadly, we can even pull the wool over our own eyes. But does that external mask match our internal world? How can we check that our lives are being lived with an integrity that extends to all levels of who we are?
The times we are on a spiritual upswing are glorious. Our lives feel fulfilling and joyful, and we canåÕt do enough to serve Hashem. But the lows that everyone experiences can be devastating. In this valuable class, Rabbi Wagensberg explains how we can be expected to be close to Hashem even at those moments.
If you usually skip over the parsha talks, give a listen to Rabbi Wagensberg. Besides his unique presentation and dynamic style he adds an exciting twist to each week's parsha, often coming from a new vantage point.
It has been said that in the heavenly paradise, there is an ocean that is made up of the Jewish people's tears. It has been taught that when these tears are all dried up, the Messiah will come. In this tear-jerking lecture, Rabbi Wagensberg will share with us the power contained within the Jewish tear.
The Yetzer Hara has multiple tricks up his sleeve for convincing us to slide into negativity. Join Rabbi Wagensberg as he splits all the conniving schemes into four major categories, with instructions on waging war against each. However, it behooves us to keep two thoughts up front so as not to find ourselves two steps behind.
This parsha is chock full of mitzvos such as Eishes Y'fas To'ar, returning lost objects and sha'atnez. While learning this weekly portion are we really expected to try and relate these diverse mitzvos to each other in a meaningful way? Rabbi Wagensberg shows us the many new lessons of life we can glean by using our mental capabilities to understand the underlying critical factors of each, and then how to relate them to each other.
Rabbi Wagnesberg connects the 37 topics in this week's parsha by weaving a fascinating picture of compassion and cruelty. Despite our tendency to view mercy as a trait that is always good, that may not be the true understanding of what a person in control of all his emotions looks like.
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.
The rebellious son is the subject of much dialogue. Some say such a case never happened. Others said they've witnessed it themselves. But even without knowing which side is right, Rabbi Wagensberg spells out a very important lesson - no one is too far gone, regardless of how low they have fallen, and shows the way up from the bottom.
Everyone wants to be protected; the question then is - through which agent? In this illuminating lecture, Rabbi Wagensberg shares a secret that guards us in this world - and the next. To the extent we grow into the likeness of Hashem, the more we'll be enveloped by the surrounding light. Click here to hear how this kabalistic concept also sheds light on modesty.