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When Love Asks Us to Stretch
What happens when your spouse needs something that doesn’t come naturally to you? In this week’s episode of From My Notebook, we explore how Avraham’s test at…
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2 Kinds of Love 1 Marriage
In this week's Parsha, Lech Lecha, Avram asks Sarai to identify herself as his sister rather than his wife. This distinction inspires a powerful lesson about…
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When Good Enough isn't Good Enough
Are we simply getting by in our marriage, or helping it reach its potential? Drawing on Parshas Noach and what it means to be righteous, "in his generation,"…
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The Missing Ingredient in Creation
Why did G-d rest on the seventh day? What was still missing from Creation? This week, we explore how Shabbat teaches us that rest isn't simply a break from…
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Standing Together
Explores the connection between the double parsha of Nitzavim and Vayelech and the ideas of free choice, achievability vs things being easy, and how this…
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Fight the Problem Don't Destroy the Person
Explores Parshas Shoftim and the connection between the laws of offering peace before waging war as well as not needlessly destroying things and how this…
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Marriage is a Journey
Explores the connection in Parshas Devarim, where Moshe reviews the journeys of the people, reflects on appointing judges to share the work load, and the…
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Boundaries & Refuge
Explores the double parshas of Matos & Maasei and what we can learn from the Jewish people establishing boundaries and cities of refuge in Israel with regards…
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Use Your Gifts the Right Way
Explores the connection between Parshas Balak and marriage. Bilaam uses his gifts to have power over others while Pinchas uses his abilities to save the Jewish…
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When Love Doesn't Make Sense
Explores the connection and lessons we can learn from the Parah Aduma and the copper serpent and how they relate to marriage and love between spouses.
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Proud to be Me
Explores Parshas Korach and the importance of focusing on who we are rather that comparing ourselves to others. The importance of 'showing up' with…
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The Real You
Explores the spies interpretation of the land of Israel, how we view ourselves, and the influence that has on our relationships with others, specifically with…
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No One Gets Left Behind
Explores the connection between Parshas Behalosecha and Miriam talking negatively about Moshe and his commitment to not leaving her behind and what we can…
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You be You & I'll be Me
This podcast explores the importance of individuality and embracing who you are as in this week's parsha, Bamidbar.
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It's All About Perspective
Explores the connection between the double portions of Behar & Bechukotai and Lag B'Omer. Discusses the importance of perspective taking and the ability to be…
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Second Chances
This podcasts explores the connection between standards of holiness as explained in Parshat Emor and how it relates to the opportunity for second chances…
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Take Off Your Mask at Home
We spend Purim wearing masks. But many of us wear masks all year long — especially at home. • We react instead of respond • We hide hurt behind anger • We…
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Colours of Darkness
Explore the connection between Yosef's multi-coloured coat and the holiday of Chanukah.
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A Ladder Mindset
In parshas Vayeitzei Yaakov see's angels going up and down a ladder from Earth to Heaven. Why a ladder and why not steps? What can we learn from having a…
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The Road Not Taken
In this week's parsha G-d tells Avraham to "go to himself" and leave his home. We can learn a valuable lesson from this and how it relates to the Streetlight…
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Choose to be Intentional
In Psalm 27 we say, "One thing I have asked of the L-rd, this I seek: that I may dwell in the House of the L-rd all the days of my life, to behold the…
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What Can I Do For You
What can we learn from an upsherin? What does a relationship of reciprocity look like?
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King of the Jungle
In this week's parsha Eikev Moshe continues to review the Jewish people's journey and tells them about the blessing and curses that they will experience. What…
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Have No Fear
The Shabbos before Tisha B'Av is known has Shabbos Chazon. The Shabbos of vision. What can we learn about this with regards to our own potential?
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To Truly Lead
What does it mean to be part of the elite? What does it mean to be a real leader? We can learn the answer to this from Pinchas and Moshe in this week's parsha.
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Without Explanation
In this week's parsha Chukas, introduces the idea of doing a commandment that doesn't make sense to us. What can we learn from this and how can we use it to…
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Just Be You
In this week's Parsha, Korach has complaints about Moshe. What can we learn from the importance of looking inward instead of at others?
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See Yourself As You Really Are
In Parshas Shelach Moshe sends spies and they give a negative review of the land. What can we learn from their interpretation of themselves and how others…
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It Depends How You Look At It
In this week's parsha Miriam speaks negatively about Moshe Rabbeinu's wife. How does Moshe react? How should we treat people who wrong us?
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What Really Counts
In this week's Parsha, Naso, a census is conducted. Also, each of the 12 tribes give a gift and although the gifts are the same the Torah gives a full…
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In the Desert
Why was the Torah given in the desert? What do we gain from living a life filled with Torah & mitzvahs?
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If I Were A Rich Man
In this week's parsha, Bechukotai G-d tells the Jewish people that if they keep the commandments they will live a life of plenty. However, if they don't guard…
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On the Mountain
This week's parsha, Behar, talks about the obligation to help others, specifically your own brother. Sometimes we have to change our perspective so that we can…
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It's Never Too Late
This week we will be celebrating Pesach Sheini (second Passover) and we are also in the midst of counting Sefirat HaOmer. What can we learn from these two…
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Be Holy, Be Loving
In this week's parsha, Kedoshim, G-d tells the Jewish people to be holy. The Jewish people are also given the commandment to love your fellow man as you love…
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The Key to Success
The Shabbos after Pesach there is a custom to make 'shlissel' challah. Challah with a key baked inside it. What can we learn from this interesting tradition?
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To Feel Loved
What can we learn from the death of Aaron's sons, Nadav and Avihu? What does it mean to love someone the way they want to be loved?
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Clowning Around
In this week's parsha, Metzora, we read how the Kohein purified the Metzora. What can we learn from this and what does it mean to really judge someone from…
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On the Outside Looking In
In this week's parsha, Tazria, we read about the metzora. Someone who had to leave the community temporarily and what they have to do to be accepted back. What…
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Sharing Space
The parsha, Shemini, tells us that Aharon faced the tragedy of losing his sons with silence. Why would the Torah tell us this and what can we learn about the…
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Keep the Fire Burning
In this week's parsha, Tzav, we are told that the altar must remain burning at all times. What can we learn from this for our own relationship with Judaism?
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Finish What You Start
What does it mean when our Sages say that the Jewish people completed their acceptance of the Torah on Purim? Does earning something rather than receiving a…
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Take a Small Walk
Sometimes taking a small walk and sharing a smile with another person is all they need.
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It's All About the Heart
In this week's parsha the Torah tells us that a group of wise hearted artisans built the furnishings for the Mishkan. Why does it mention that they were wise…
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Know Who You Are
In this weeks Torah Portion, Ki Sisa, G-d threatens to wipe out the Jewish people and start a new nation from Moshe. How does Moshe have the courage to refuse…
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Let Your Light Shine Bright
What can we learn from the commandment to have an everlasting flame? Even the flame of a candle, while providing light, flickers back and forth. This can teach…
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It's All About The Details
In Parshas Terumah we are given specific detailed instructions on how to construct the mishkan. What can we learn from the fact that G-d was so detailed in His…
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It's All About The Relationship
What is the difference between people that we will help no matter what is needed that those whom we would rather not help at all? It is all about the…
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Ask For Help
In Parshat Yitro, Moshe's father in law, Yitro, makes the suggestion for Moshe to appoint judges to help him. What can we learn from the fact that even Moshe…
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It's Enough
When the Jews left Egypt they had complaint after complaint. At what point do we look at life and decide that while it might be nice to have more, we are…
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Bringing G-dliness Down
In this week's parsha the Jews have the opportunity to bring holiness down into this world by placing blood on the doorpost. We have this opportunity everyday…
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Be Who You Are
A difficult but important aspect of life is embracing who we are so that we can then make the choice to cultivate ourselves. This was Paroh's mistake. He…
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It's Not What You Say but How You Say It
Moshe Rabbeinu almost wasn't born due to his parents separating as a result of Pharoh's decree. What can we learn from Miriam who was able to convince her…
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Don't Tell Me
Ever have the situation where you are talking about watching something (a sports game or movie) and the other person already saw it and you need to tell them…
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To Really Forgive
In this week's parsha Yosef reveals himself to his brothers and alleviates their apprehension but telling them that he fully forgives them. What does it mean…
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This is Chanukah
Why is the 8th day of Chanukah called, "This is Chanukah?" What does it mean to really embrace your potential and step into yourself?
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The Best Intentions
Sometimes what we intended to happen and the actual result are very different. We should always endeavor to do our best to ensure that our intentions are well…
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Work Then Reward or Reward Then Work
Yaakov worked for 7 years and then married Leah. He then married Rochel and worked another 7 years. Which is better to work and then receive a reward or to…
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Eyes Wide Shut
Eisav sells his birthright for a pot of lentil soup. How Yaakov handles the situation gives us insight on how to approach new experiences and challenges.
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Not Just A Little
In Parshas Chayei Sarah Rivka is not only kind but is extremely compassionate when she provides water for Eliezer's camel. From this we can learn the…