New Year, Same You? | Parshat Vayechi

The Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen Podcast · Jan 1, 2026 · 28m

https://link.me/rabbidovberofficialEveryone talks about starting fresh on New Year’s — but why do New Year’s resolutions so often fail?In this video, we explore a deeper, more meaningful approach to renewal, drawn from Torah, Jewish wisdom, and real life. Through the story of Yaakov’s final years in Egypt, we uncover a powerful idea: true growth doesn’t come from comfort or ease, but from inner strength, clarity, and purpose.This talk looks at why “easy” changes don’t last, how our environment shapes us, and what it really means to become a new person. It challenges party culture, external…