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    36 min
    The Education of Children and Students

    The Heavy Price Paid by Rabbis, Leaders & Their Children

    Ein Aya, Shabbat 2, 240

    Most people don't realize the extent of self-sacrifice, both physical (financial, health, time, worry, etc.) & spiritual (e.g. their own learning, marriage, children) that rabbis, community leaders & general volunteers lose by serving their students & community. Rabbi's children especially suffer, resenting the high expectations from a very young age! Inevitably, some even rebel against religion or communal service, either consciously or sub-consciously holding "them" responsible for their lost time with their parent. Some rebel to gain their parent's attention. Rav Kook deals with these painful phenomena of literal Mesirut Nefesh (not just Mesirut "Guf"!) & the limits involved, explaining the importance of serving Am Yisrael= serving G-d.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Cheshvan 2 5781
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    32 min
    Ein Aya

    How Unclean Thoughts, Speech & Pornography Bring Depression & Loneliness

    Ein Aya, Shabbat 2, 234

    Rav Kook deals with the unproductive problem of daydreaming, sexual fantasy and pornography, and how it lowers one into a feeling of depression and loneliness, precisely missing the companionship that a true soul-mate is meant to be. He also deals with the problem of cursing, swearing and unclean speech, and the relationship between our thoughts, speech and actions, whether when used properly or misused. The power of speech is also directly connected with the Land of Israel where Hebrew, prophecy and leprosy for Lashon HaRa are apparent. This helps us understand speech in a modern context.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tamuz 27 5780
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    34 min
    Ein Aya

    Rav Kook on Youth: Either Spiritual Heights or Pornographic Cussing

    Ein Aya, Shabbat 2, 232

    Rav Kook deals with the unproductive problem of daydreaming, sexual fantasy and pornography, and how it lowers one into a feeling of depression and loneliness, precisely missing the companionship that a true soul-mate is meant to be. He also deals with the problem of cursing, swearing and unclean speech, and the relationship between our thoughts, speech and actions, whether when used properly or misused. The power of speech is also directly connected with the Land of Israel where Hebrew, prophecy and leprosy for Lashon HaRa are apparent. This helps us understand speech in a modern context.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tamuz 16 5780
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    31 min
    How to Educate

    Rav Kook's Tips on How to Keep Your Kids Religious:

    Shabbat Candles & Jewish Pride

    The Talmud in masechet Shabbat teaches that women who are careful to light candles (especially on Shabbat) can affect their children's spirituality. Rav Kook, explains this aggadita very uniquely, as well as that which is written there, that there's also a connection between our childrens' education and our care to observe Tzitzit & Mezuza.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Sivan 24 5780
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    50 min
    Additional Lessons

    Stealing the Afikoman

    How to Keep Our Kids at the Seder and On The Derech of Torah

    An innocent line in the gemara about "grabbing matzot at the Seder so children will stay awake", is open to 5 totally different explanations in the rishonim, where each one sees it as a springboard for his personal educational theory. Each of these chinuchi and psychological approaches will hopefully, not only keep our children at the seder, but also "on the derech" of Torah and Mitzvot, to stay religious for the rest of their lives. In addition to the Talmudic analysis, the she'ur includes humorous anecdotes and personal experiences, which were originally delivered at a Shabbat HaGadol Drasha.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nissan 11 5780
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    37 min
    Ein Aya

    The Many Advantages in Not Knowing When We Will Die

    Ein Aya Shabat Chapter B Paragraph 53 (p1)

    G-d reveals what knowledge is detrimental morally, practically, psychologically, socially and economically.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tevet 27 5775
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    37 min
    Ein Aya

    Why Judaism Respects the Corpse and the Dead- Eternity, Not Superstition

    Ein Aya Shabat Chapter B Paragraph 52

    Death is less frightening when viewed intellectually through the eyes of eternity, not imagination.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tevet 20 5775
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    39 min
    Ein Aya

    The Proper Perspective How to View People that Died

    Ein Aya Shabat Chapter B Paragraph 39

    Time and objectivity help relate, review and learn from people after their death.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Elul 26 5774
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    43 min
    Ein Aya

    Youth Isn't Just a Preparation for Life But Rather the Most Ideal Stage of Life

    Ein Aya Shabat Chapter B Paragraph 6

    As opposed to most societies which see childhood as a necessary stage of preparation to learn how to earn a livelihood, Judaism rates a person by his G-dliness, not his money, and sees youth as more "unadulterated" and natural.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tevet 11 5773
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    33 min
    Ein Aya

    When to Be Strict and When Lenient in Life and Parenting?

    Ein Aya Shabat Chapter A Paragraph 80

    Everyon knows there is a need for both discipline and leniency, but can there be guidelines as to the proper balance?

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tamuz 19 5772
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    38 min
    Ein Aya

    More Love and Less Discipline- the Change in Education Styles

    Ein Aya Shabat Chapter A Paragraph 71

    Examining the delicate balance between Love and Awe towards parents, rabbis and G-d in each respective generation.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Adar 25 5772
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    35 min
    Ein Aya

    Ramifications of Naming a Child

    Ein Aya Shabat Chapter A Paragraph 66

    Parent's often choose a name for their child based upon a nice ring or contemporary style, but Judaism believes one's name has depth and significance.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tevet 28 5772
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