The Motivation Congregation: The #1 Torah & Mussar Podcast (Michoel Brooke)
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| 19 Jun 2022 | Change Is A Miracle! | 00:00:25 | |
It takes a miracle to change. Baruch Hashem Rav Yerucham Levovitz systematizes the approach to change. Listen daily to learn and merit the gift of change!
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| 20 Jun 2022 | No problem! Thank you! | 00:02:14 | |
No problem! It was no big deal! The proper response to favor may not be what you think.
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| 20 Jun 2022 | Handcuff Him! | 00:01:12 | |
This insight helps one in his climb to spiritual greatness. Use this method daily, and see results!
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| 20 Jun 2022 | Turn Saturday Night Into Motzei Shabbas | 00:00:59 | |
We already have pizza with our friends and family, why not make it a Melava Malka?
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| 20 Jun 2022 | Rebbe Akiva And The Rock | Day By Day | 00:00:50 | |
New insight into how we reach success, its got to be day-by-day. Singles, not home runs.
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| 20 Jun 2022 | YOU HAVE FREE WILL! | 00:01:05 | |
All we have is our choices and our work ethic. You are your decision. Choose Tzaddik.
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| 20 Jun 2022 | Start Right! | 00:01:05 | |
This is valuable insight from Koheles and a practical tool to help you succeed.
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| 20 Jun 2022 | Love The Pain! | 00:01:04 | |
Change your perception. We learn a new way to view our challenges from the Derech Hashem.
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| 20 Jun 2022 | Chitzoniyus Changes Your Penimiyus! | 00:00:59 | |
This point changes everything. Change what you can and watch the magic happen!
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| 22 Jun 2022 | You're A Gadol Deal With It. | 00:01:20 | |
In today's lesson, we learn an essential insight into self-esteem. Knowledge of one's greatness is priceless.
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| 23 Jun 2022 | Who Cares What Rick Or Karen Thinks? (Serving Hashem!) | 00:01:23 | |
Serve Hashem, not people!
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| 24 Jun 2022 | Take The Mussar | 00:02:07 | |
In today's episode, we learn a valuable and imperative idea from Rashi.
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| 26 Jun 2022 | Affected By Your Surroundings. | 00:02:04 | |
We have a spiritual net around us. Listen to this fascinating insight from Rabbeinu Yonah.
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| 27 Jun 2022 | Two Ears, One Mouth | 00:01:37 | |
Important insight about the connection between human anatomy and middos.
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| 29 Jun 2022 | Know Your Why | 00:01:10 | |
You must know your WHY. What makes you tick? What makes you get out of bed in the morning?
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| 30 Jun 2022 | Say Ashrei Like You're Down 5 in 4th | 00:01:34 | |
In this episode we discuss the ability we have to use dimyon (imagination) to inspire ourselves in different areas of our Yiddishkeit.
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| 01 Jul 2022 | Fight For Truth | 00:01:19 | |
Fight! and Win! All for TRUTH
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| 01 Jul 2022 | Buy Wine Like Hillel and Shamai | 00:01:21 | |
Be honest with yourself. What tastes good? What do you enjoy?
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| 01 Jul 2022 | Rosh Chodesh | 00:01:29 | |
It's a holiday! Let's make it great again! The often misunderstood greatness of Rosh Chodesh.
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| 01 Jul 2022 | Your Head Bows When It Hears The Word "Modim"! | 00:01:26 | |
Give thanks. Real thanks. The blessing of Modim is vital.
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| 05 Jul 2022 | Patience Is Pivotal | 00:01:42 | |
In this episode, we discuss the importance of patience.
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| 05 Jul 2022 | Piece By Piece | 00:01:05 | |
In this episode, we discuss how to implement ideas into our hearts piece by piece.
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| 05 Jul 2022 | Grow Through What You Go Through | 00:01:12 | |
In this episode, we discuss how only through our challenges do we have the ability to become great.
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| 05 Jul 2022 | Let Freedom Ring (July 4th) | 00:02:25 | |
This episode discusses the importance of declaring freedom from your Yetzer Hara.
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| 05 Jul 2022 | How To Get Happy, Increase Your Happiness, And Stay Happy. | 00:01:26 | |
One of the essential ideas to date. The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
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| 06 Jul 2022 | Time Is Undefeated | 00:02:13 | |
We all have a job. Let's get to work.
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| 07 Jul 2022 | What Are You Willing To Sacrifice? | 00:01:31 | |
To win, it takes sacrifice. What are you willing to exchange for success?
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| 10 Jul 2022 | Your Suit Of Armor | 00:01:46 | |
Clothes aren't just an outer coat, a shell, they are part of us and represent much more.
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| 10 Jul 2022 | Make Your Bed! | 00:02:18 | |
The navy seals know what's up. Start your day right.
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| 10 Jul 2022 | Love Criticism | 00:01:32 | |
The barometer of confidence. Can you love the hate?
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| 11 Jul 2022 | Stop Being Soft | 00:01:34 | |
Gevurah is an important Middah. Don't melt under pressure. Straighten that vertebra!
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| 12 Jul 2022 | Meditate Before Shmoneh Esrei | 00:02:15 | |
Deep breath. That's the trick.
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| 13 Jul 2022 | Life Is Simple. | 00:01:43 | |
Shlomo Hamelech summarized it into just one sentence.
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| 14 Jul 2022 | MJ's Toenails | 00:01:43 | |
Find your rock. Look for signs in your day and use them to inspire you.
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| 15 Jul 2022 | $8 Starbucks Iced-Coffee | 00:01:38 | |
Basic Gratitude. How much do you have to be thankful for?
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| 17 Jul 2022 | Buying Luxuries (Mussar) | 00:01:29 | |
A Simple and easy formula.
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| 17 Jul 2022 | Make Morning Brachos Like You Mean It | 00:01:48 | |
Your naked, blind, and stuck without Hashem.
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| 17 Jul 2022 | Fast Days | 00:01:46 | |
No food for a day can be challenging. You are tougher.
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| 18 Jul 2022 | Can One Man Change The World? | 00:02:14 | |
Can one man change the course of history? The Torah's answer is quite clear.
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| 19 Jul 2022 | Double Down On HOPE (Bitachon) | 00:02:25 | |
Hope is a dangerous thing. It's also the most incredible thing. "Kavei El Hashem" Hope is the most powerful tool we have. Go all in and trust in Hashem, then witness your salvation.
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| 20 Jul 2022 | A Good Deal | 00:02:28 | |
Buy the value. Wisdom is free. Chochmah or a smile? All free. We love a good deal, and Hashem is offering one.
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| 21 Jul 2022 | You're A Gadol! You're A Gadol! We're all Gedolim. | 00:02:54 | |
Know your worth. The Torah was given only after Klal Yisroel knew their worth. Confidence is crucial in Torah and Middos. Such a valuable insight and truly the core of success.
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| 22 Jul 2022 | Do You HATE Anything? | 00:02:04 | |
Hate evil. Stand up for Hashem and the Torah. Love god and hate sin. Stand up for the Torah and for what's right and just in the eyes of Hashem.
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| 24 Jul 2022 | Master Of Kindness (Chessed) | 00:02:02 | |
We are continuing Avraham's legacy. Are you a master of Chessed? Chessed is the foundation of a Jew. We all have friends like this, and let's be more like them.
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| 24 Jul 2022 | Let It Go | 00:02:26 | |
Sforno for the win. Middos, Middos, Middos. The dwelling offers no benefit. We learn from Kayin and Hevel how to deal when stuck in a rut, and we must let it go and move on.
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| 24 Jul 2022 | Time Is Not Created Equal | 00:01:24 | |
Certain days are intrinsically holier than others. Parshas Pinchas exposes this exciting insight, Work smarter, not harder. The founding fathers of America wrote in the Declaration of Independence that "all men are created equal." How about Time? What is the Torah's perspective on TIME?
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| 25 Jul 2022 | Learn To Adapt | 00:01:51 | |
You must learn to bend, pivot and adapt. Adapt to survive. Hashem created babies helpless for a reason, and heed the Torah's advice. A cat can jump out of the way the day it is born, and a human cannot. This is not a coincidence. Our job is to learn on the job.
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| 26 Jul 2022 | Mussar - Do Or Die | 00:02:43 | |
Today's Torah insight. Study Mussar like your life depends on it. Important D'var Torah. Rabbi Twerski's valuable insight exposes why our Mussar study might not change us. Remember "Ki Haim Chayeinu".
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| 27 Jul 2022 | The Perfect Length Of Shmoneh Esrei | 00:01:57 | |
Think again. The Torah wants us to think and then think again. Ask yourself...am I always right? Is this truly a mitzvah? How about a sin? Search your actions and perfect your character.
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| 29 Jul 2022 | The Nine Days | 00:01:48 | |
The Nine days come with discomfort and pain. It's natural to try to unburden ourselves. But, perhaps there is a better way. Let's commiserate with Hashem and mourn together.
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| 29 Jul 2022 | Call Your Family | 00:01:46 | |
Rabbi Elephant's sage advice takes a simple phone call to mom to a new level.
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| 31 Jul 2022 | Contemplate. Decide. Execute. | 00:01:48 | |
The difference between haste and enthusiasm is a fine line.
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| 31 Jul 2022 | Your Future Is Inevitable | 00:02:06 | |
You get out what you put in. Decide to change the next five years of your life into Act 2 of your play.
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| 01 Aug 2022 | Are You Passionate Or Obsessed? | 00:01:49 | |
Rabbeinu Yonah gives us a trick to leap to the top. Love what you do, and then everything else comes naturally.
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| 02 Aug 2022 | Alley To Mastery | 00:01:58 | |
How to master any topic. Based on Rav Yisroel Salanter's wisdom and found in the last chapter of the Alter of Novorodock's sefer.
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| 03 Aug 2022 | Why Be Nice? | 00:02:13 | |
Rebbe Akiva tells us to "love your friend as you love yourself." Is this truly possible? Why is this necessary to be a jew?
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| 04 Aug 2022 | Straighten That Vertebrae | 00:01:19 | |
This Mishnah in Avos lets us in on one part of Avraham Avinu's greatness. In this episode, we learn a practical tip you can start implementing into your life to start winning today.
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| 07 Aug 2022 | What Tools Do You Have? (Mussar) | 00:01:55 | |
The Vilna Goan and Bal Shem Tov tell us the path to discovering our unique job in life.
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| 08 Aug 2022 | Guaranteed Not To Sin (Eben Ezra) | 00:02:06 | |
What would it be like to be a superhero destroying evil and sins wherever you walked? This episode discusses a fictional tale to shed light on a Mamar Chazal.
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| 09 Aug 2022 | What Type Of ROI Does Your Ruchniyus Return? | 00:01:57 | |
The path to greatness is constantly building, growing, and striving for more daily. Gadlus in Torah and Chesed is possible with the right effort.
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| 10 Aug 2022 | Help Johnny Find An Esrog | 00:02:04 | |
In today's mussar talk, we discuss why perfecting our middos is so essential and shed light on the necessity of the matter.
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| 11 Aug 2022 | Your Mind Is A Garden (Mussar) | 00:01:52 | |
Today's Torah Talk discusses how to control our brains from thinking illicit thoughts. A brand new approach based on a Rambam.
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| 12 Aug 2022 | You Must Ask | 00:02:02 | |
In today's Torah talk: We discuss one necessary component to reach your goals. Rav Leib Maalin Z"TL explains what David Hamelech meant.
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| 14 Aug 2022 | Lead Singer (Tefilah) | 00:01:09 | |
In today's Torah talk: We discuss our unique opportunity every morning. We lead a rock band and star as the soloist in the hit song.
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| 14 Aug 2022 | Misplaced Confidence | 00:02:02 | |
In today's Torah talk, we discuss how one man could create such a significant impact on the world and expose one of the tools he used to do it
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| 15 Aug 2022 | David vs. Goliath | 00:03:04 | |
In today's Torah talk, we discuss a cardinal rule in self-improvement and an example from Rabbi Twerski about the difficulty of character perfection—an iconic tale with a heart-stopping climax.
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| 16 Aug 2022 | Preparing To Succeed (Mussar) | 00:02:11 | |
In today's Torah talk: A fascinating Gemara Brachos, a Legendary story, and quote from Benjamin Franklin.
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| 17 Aug 2022 | Chazon Ish And Ben Gurion | 00:01:51 | |
In this short dvar Torah: That fateful meeting between the Gadol Hador and the Prime minister of Israel taught us everything we need to know about standing up for what you believe in.
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| 18 Aug 2022 | G.O.A.T (Gadlus) | 00:02:03 | |
In this short dvar Torah, we discuss the greatest's of all time. We use a Gemara in Yumah to uncover the barometer of success at our final judgment.
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| 23 Aug 2022 | One At A Time (Rambam) | 00:02:01 | |
In today's Torah talk: We discuss a truly eye-opening citation from Rambam's sefer Moreh Nevuchim. It's here we discover a new perspective on multitasking.
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| 23 Aug 2022 | Be First (Jewish Leadership) | 00:01:48 | |
In today's Torah talk: We discuss a tactic that will help you and enable you to help others. This an original insight and practical tip you can start using today.
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| 23 Aug 2022 | Chesed Takes Foresight | 00:01:50 | |
In today's Torah talk: We discuss why Avraham Avinu put G-D on hold and why chesed takes chochmah.
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| 23 Aug 2022 | Never Ending Sickness (Ga'ava) | 00:02:45 | |
In today's Torah talk: Until our last second we are plagued by our Yetzer Harah attempting to drag us down to the depths of sin. In this episode we discuss a constant claim of his and the proper response to it.
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| 23 Aug 2022 | Avraham For A Day | 00:01:25 | |
In today's Torah talk: Would you swap lives with Avraham Avinu? Do you wish to be him for a short while? In this episode, we discuss the answer.
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| 25 Aug 2022 | Can You See It? (Har Sinai) | 00:01:40 | |
In today's Torah Talk: We discuss the importance of graphic imagery and its spiritual benefits. It is an essential tool and imperative on our journey to the top.
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| 25 Aug 2022 | Write Your Story (Mussar Study) | 00:01:43 | |
In today's Torah Talk: We discuss that studying Mussar's great books is essential, but writing your own is something we should also do. Based on Rabbeinu Tam's Sefer Hayashar, enjoy today's impactful insight.
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| 28 Aug 2022 | Talking To You (Torah) | 00:02:03 | |
In today's Torah talk: One foundational message from the revered Rav Elya Svei and a new perspective on Torah and Tefillah.
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| 28 Aug 2022 | Elul | 00:02:28 | |
In today's Torah talk: What makes Elul unique? The mere word often strikes fear and awe in our hearts; in this episode, we discuss one clause in the contract to receive divine assistance.
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| 28 Aug 2022 | It Starts Today (Shema) | 00:01:31 | |
In today's Torah talk: The saintly Chofetz Chaim reveals to us common excuses we use to relinquish our responsibilities and why they are fabrications we cook up. In this episode, we learn why Teshuvah starts today.
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| 29 Aug 2022 | Enduring Through The Pain (Gevurah) | 00:02:10 | |
In today's Torah talk, we discuss upholding our Kabalos even when they are painful. Enduring through pain is the first step through the door of greatness. "The pain tells you it's working."
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| 30 Aug 2022 | Elul Is Playoff Time | 00:02:12 | |
In today's Torah talk: Different times of the year require heightened levels of focus, and when Elul comes along, it's playoff time.
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| 01 Sep 2022 | One Perfect Mitzvah | 00:01:59 | |
In this short dvar Torah, we discuss how to receive the golden ticket into Gan Eden. The Rambam explains to us the requirements to unlock your future paradise.
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| 01 Sep 2022 | Internal Law Enforcement (Shoftim) | 00:02:10 | |
Today's dvar Torah discusses one indispensable idea needed to perfect your character. Based on Rav Yerucham Levovitz's insight into Parshas Shoftim.
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| 04 Sep 2022 | The Future Begins Now | 00:01:39 | |
In today's short dvar Torah, we discuss the truth about self-development and change. We explore our ability to change the present moment.
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| 04 Sep 2022 | Yom Kippur All Year | 00:01:29 | |
In today's short Torah talk, we explore the fringe benefits that making commitments has and why they accelerate our spiritual growth.
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| 04 Sep 2022 | Securing A Judgment Of Life This Rosh Hashanah | 00:02:46 | |
In this short dvar Torah, we uncover a valuable tool to emerge victorious in this Rosh Hashanah. In a gold mine of insight, Rav Yerucham Levovitz explains how acting like Yehuda is the key to meriting another year of life.
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| 06 Sep 2022 | Closing Time (Elul) | 00:02:11 | |
In this short dvar Torah about the month of Elul, we uncover one facet of the month that should inspire our entire being. The Torah tells us there are special, auspicious times for change, and now is one of them. Today we learn a unique tool in our battle with our Evil inclination.
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| 06 Sep 2022 | Refusing To Change (Mussar) | 00:01:55 | |
In today's Torah insight, we focus on one crucial mussar idea in our generation- When to change and accept the social normalcies and resist the new social "norms."
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| 08 Sep 2022 | Growing During Elul (Bad Days) | 00:02:27 | |
Today's Torah talk discusses the ebb and flow between good and bad days. We explore how to approach a tough day and grind through it.
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| 08 Sep 2022 | The Most Important Vort Up To This Point (Elul) | 00:02:02 | |
In today's Torah talk, we discuss That One Thing. It is our job as Jews to climb the spiritual ladder and connect to Hashem; in this episode, we discuss one thing we all face and how to overcome it. Based on a talk given by Rav Yissocher Frand.
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| 09 Sep 2022 | Ruler Of Your World | 00:02:06 | |
In today's shiur, we discuss the unparalleled relationship that our body and soul share. We search for the truth- "if two kings cannot share a crown, who rules your world?"
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| 12 Sep 2022 | Rosh Hashana | 00:01:49 | |
Today's Torah talk discusses the scene inside the shul this Rosh Hashana and why we can't hire a lawyer to get a good verdict. Plus, a new approach to the high holidays.
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| 12 Sep 2022 | 5 Different Kabbalos To Make Today (Elul) | 00:02:31 | |
In this short Dvar Torah, we explore 5 different small commitments you can make today that make waves in your life and effect significant positive change.
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| 12 Sep 2022 | On The Passing Of The Queen | 00:02:25 | |
In today's short Torah talk, we discuss one of the many things we can learn from her majesty and her legacy after the sad news of her passing, and we delve into the topic of Malchus.
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| 13 Sep 2022 | Emes! Searching For The Truth. | 00:02:14 | |
Today's Torah talk discusses a famous parable by the Dubno Maggid, relaying the power of truth and extracting one practical lesson.
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| 14 Sep 2022 | Teshuva, Tefillah, Tzedaka. | 00:01:37 | |
In today's Torah talk, we discuss the three necessary components of teshuva this Elul and one pet peeve we all have.
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| 15 Sep 2022 | Master Your Middos (Elul) | 00:01:58 | |
In today's Torah talk: We discuss learning from the best and what "beating" a middah means. We must learn to control our character traits and not always turn the valve off.
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| 16 Sep 2022 | Thank You Hashem! | 00:02:38 | |
In this short dvar Torah based on this week's Parsha, we explore one theme of the mitzvah of bikkurim and discuss the possibility of us giving proper thanks to Hashem. Gut Shabbas!
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| 18 Sep 2022 | Selichos (All In) | 00:01:59 | |
Today's Torah talk discusses why we need four days of Selichos and why Rosh Hashanah differs from other holidays.
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| 18 Sep 2022 | Everybody Or Nobody | 00:01:53 | |
Touching on a fascinating psychological insight Rav Matisyahu Solomon tells us why we should keep our commitments private, and we uncover another practical approach to help our obligations stick.
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