Of course, we appreciate all the honor due our teachers, Rebbeim and those who educate our children, but how well are we at extending that same honor to our friends and acquaintances? Rabbi Krohn shows how to treat your spouse and children in ways that lift their self-esteem, when it’s appropriate to ask for a favor, and even how to criticize another person without hurting their dignity.
We believe strongly that the tefillos of those who attempt to maintain honesty and integrity in their lives will be answered. In his ever-dynamic way, Rabbi Paysach Krohn demonstrates how this manifests in one's personal attitude, in his interpersonal relationships and in his business ethics. Truth is the foundation stone – the faster and tighter we grasp it, the more stability it provides for growth.
We love being around happy people. But how can we also reach a similar state of mind? It's not in objects, says Rabbi Krohn - it's in attitude. Hear effective tools to help you see the sunny side of life - along with inspiring stories of people who succeeded in reaching very high levels of this elusive goal.
The older singles in our midst are reaching an epidemic proportion. What can we do about this? Rabbi Krohn discusses how to 'red' such shidduchs with the sensitivity they deserve. Also learn how to speak to the singles themselves, and on how they should react to other people's efforts on their behalf. An important class on a touchy subject.
One act of overt kindness from one person to another can cause many ripples in countless directions. Another aspect of ben adam lechaveiro is covert chesed, such as not flaunting your blessings, or leading the davening as a way to help a friend in need. Rabbi Krohn explains how they work and their priorities.
Being hectically involved with life has a way of blinding us from the inner pain of those close to us. Hear how slowing down to recognize the burdens that weigh our friends, relatives, and children down have a special way of awakening God’s compassion during our own times of carrying the burden of life.
We all dream of reaching a place of greatness. Stop dreaming and start acting. Growing in the middah of chesed, and actively involving ourselves in the hardships of another is the road to advance one's personal development. Kindness includes loving another like yourself, and not judging others until you are in their place. And don't fret about all the energy you'll need to invest - the more you try, the more good you'll find returning your way.
The best use of words is to build relationships. Controlling the tongue not only helps to find the right marriage partner, but it also opens the channels that grant tefillos. Learn the words that make others feel appreciated, and how to daven for friends in need.
Each of us can help a friend in many ways, regardless if they have lost a job, are struggling to raise their children, or need help with a shidduch. Feeling the confidence to share your wisdom, experience or skills can go a long way in filling whatever lack they feel in their lives. And even if we have nothing tangible to offer, there is still one effective thing we can do for them.
If we were to love everyone as much as we honestly love ourselves could we dare speak a derogatory word about anyone? Tool number one: to avoid lashon hara is to prepare yourself ahead of time. Tool number two: taking care not to misuse your sense of speech, which defines us as human beings. However, a caution, without care we can defile our tongues in our attempts to implement them.