VAYEITZEI: Meshuganei People | STUMP THE RABBI (252)

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Everyone has had to deal with some difficult people in their lives. And then there's the Meshuganei (CRAZY) People. Parashat Vayeitzei introduces us to the father of all Meshuganei--LAVAN.

Today we will revert back to a shiur given over 80 years ago by Rabbi Yerucham Leibovitz zt'l and see why he called Lavan this name, and how this can help us deal with those people with similar traits today. Enjoy, Learn, Share and Be Holy.

What Moves You? A little mercy goes a long way| TORAH FOUNDATION (9)

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In the past week we spoke about merciless behavior by those who confuse lust with ambition.

Where does this stem from? The Chovot Halevavot takes into a deeper inspection of the heart, and how it can not only affect our behavior, but how HaShem acts with us when we call Him.

With guidance of the holy sages HaShem sent us, we see how actions here affect the ultimate Hand from above. Enjoy, Learn, Share and Be Holy.

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Toldot: The Satan's Best Friend | STUMP THE RABBI (251)

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Parashat Toldot unveils the incomprehensible reality that two nations came out from the same place. Our sages teach us that there is one angel who's with us in the womb, while another angel takes over as soon as we're born. Yet, these two angels are enemies.

Life experience taught us that a best friend can really be a worst enemy, and the one who's smiling at you is really trying to destroy you. The more you think about it the easier it is to see why this is called the world of lies by the Sages.

Today we'll dig deeper into this issue, hear some amazing recent events in Rabbi Reuven's life that will shock you, and then open up for questions and answers from the live audience online. This is one shiur you're not going to forget. Learn, Enjoy, Share and Be Holy.

Intellectual Introspection | TORAH FOUNDATION (8)

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Riding the waves of life's problems is not easy for anyone, yet we see that the tzadikim do it better. The Chovot Halevavot guides into the road of intellectual introspection to help us get more clarity on the why and how.

This profound teaching can literally be a turning point for anyone who's paying attention, even if they are in the middle of a whirlpool that has aggressive waves to accompany it. Learn, Enjoy, Change and make sure to Share.

Chayei Sarah: Why People Who Want Credit Lose In Life | STUMP THE RABBI (250)

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The typical person wants to do good, and if they are a religious Jewish they may even look for opportunities to do good. After all the good Avraham Avinu did, we see that in parashat Chayei Sarah, Avraham does not want any credit for all the good he's done. He doesn't want a free cave, nor does he expect his servant Eliezer to just obey him without making a vow. But why?

It's not hard to find someone claiming for credit for some good that was done, yet our forefather Avraham is trying to teach us otherwise. Why is this such a valuable lesson, that HaShem put it right in front of our face to read and learn each year?

This and much more will be answered, followed by the questions and answers from the live online audience. Enjoy, Learn, Share and Be Holy.

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VAYEIRA: Religious Depression | STUMP THE RABBI (249)

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Although the initial goal is to make one do teshuva, the sweetness of Torah seems to disappear for some people after some time. If its not the difficulties of life, it's the inner feeling that 'I'm not doing enough' that leads to the dark path of religious depression.

In Parashat Vayeira we learn about what saddened Avraham Avinu and how he resolved it. This will be followed by questions and answers from the live online audience that will certainly help all of us get closer to HaShem. Enjoy, Learn, Share and Be Holy.

Why Does HaShem Want Your Heart | TORAH FOUNDATION (7)

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We've all heard it, but few have delved into the meaning of HaShem Wants Your Heart. The Chovot HaLevavot tells us the real reason of why he wrote the book, and the real meaning of giving our heart to HaShem.

This, along with some extraordinary stories of the tzadikim from past generations, will enlighten us and awaken our hearts like never before. Enjoy, Share and Be Holy.

Lech Lecha: Does God's Knowledge of Future Change It | STUMP THE RABBI (248)

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In Parashat Lech Lecha HaShem tells Avraham that Am Yisrael will be slaves for 400 years and only after the Amorites sins fill their measure will they be gifted the land of Israel.

This is a prime example of God's knowledge of the future. So the famous question is 'if God knows the future, do we still have free choice?' This very deep and important question will be addressed, followed by questions and answers from the live audience. Enjoy, Learn, and Be Holy.