Trial and Difficulties in Life
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The Power of Shame The new social media have brought about a return to an ancient phenomenon, public shaming. Tthis gives us a way of understanding the otherwise bewildering phenomenon of tsara’at.
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What Can We Do?
Every affliction that God brings upon us is meant to uplift us to a higher level. We must therefore respond to every setback with additional growth and development. -
A Tale of Two Mothers
When Dalya and Shiri 'randomly' bump into each other at a concert they could never imagine how deeply connected they really are. -
In a Heartbeat
Mordechai Sultan woke up with chest pains. Hatzolah was at his door in less than 30 seconds. How did they get there so fast at 3:30 in the morning? And why were they carrying the specialized equipment that saved his life? -
Tragedies
We all know that tragedy eventually awaits us in one form or another, but we do not and cannot live our lives based on the fear of impending tragedies or inevitable troubles. Built into the human personality and character is the ability to withstand tragedy, and even, to a certain extent, overcome it. -
The Unwelcome Reality
Our mortality, which is our reality, constantly haunts us through our lives. The challenge is not to allow that reality to so affect our lives. -
Stress is Good For You!
Researchers believe that some stress can help to fortify the immune system. For instance, stress can improve how your heart works and protect your body from infection. But on a deeper level, rising to challenges and overcoming them is the essence of life. -
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Sickness as a "Wake-Up Call"
As a continuation of the class on "The Different Levels On Which G-d Runs the World", this class is on the different levels of sickness, whether ours or those around us. Just as fast-days are a self-induced weakness, which brings us to analyze our lives, priorities & actions, when God sends a sickness, it's not necessarily a punishment but rather a "wake-up call" to induce soul-searching. Life is comprised of such small incidents, some pleasant & others not, some direct & others less so, to keep us awake that we shouldn't live like robots, but rather utilize our Godly free-will to its utmost extent, keeping our lives meaningful & idealistic. Accordingly, even the "bad" messages are seen by Rav Kook as: The process of gradual good. -
Ha'inu Ke'cholmim motivation video
A motivation video for handling difficulties in daily life, production: Ha'inu Ke'cholmim -
Motivation to do
A motivation video for handling difficulties in daily life, production: Ha'inu Ke'cholmim
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