Friday, August 30, 2013

Nitsavim-Vayelech - Climbing the Spiritual Ladder


Why does the fisherman feel he can fish, but can not be spiritual? What is the soft rebuke that Elijah the prophet gives him? What are the two secrets of spiritual growth that R' Nosson of Breslov shares with us, based on the passuk in this week's parsha?

Find out in this week's parsha podcast.

Running time: 19:06

Friday, August 23, 2013

Ki Savo - Using This Day

Why does Moshe keep repeating the word 'hayom' - 'today?' What is the significance of the word today? How does one properly utilize this day? Why should one not put off 'til tomorrow something he can do today?

Find out in this week's parsha podcast.

Running time: 16:21

Friday, August 16, 2013

Ki Seitze - Facing the Spiritual War

Why does the Torah stress that one is to be careful about illicit and licentious behavior in times of war? What is the difference between co-dependent and interdependent relationships? How do we face the spiritual war that surrounds us in our times?

Find out in this week's parsha podcast.

Running time: 18:20

Friday, August 9, 2013

Shoftim - Finding Spiritual Guidance

What is the understanding of the prohibition of looking for signs to understand the future? How does one find true spiritual guidance? How does one know if they are truly following the will of Hashem?

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Running time: 18:30

Friday, August 2, 2013

Reeh - Spiritual Laws of Livelihood

What are the channels through which Hashem brings His influx of livelihood into the world? How does one attach oneself to Hashem, who is above time and space? What is the concept of making oneself 'like an animal' when it comes to depending on one's intellect? What are the deeper spiritual rules that allow one to access those channels of livelihood?

Find out in this week's parsha podcast.

Running time: 21:04