Is the world a place of survival of the fittest, fighting for scarce resources, or Divine abundance where everyone can thrive?

These opposing perspectives are at the heart of how we relate to others. Do we see people as competitors whose success comes at our expense, or as partners in creating something greater together?

In this teaching on Parshat Re’eh, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein explores a Mishnah that reveals four character types, and how they shape the way we see others.

Are people our competitors for limited resources, or partners in Divine abundance? The Torah’s approach to giving, competition, and relationships flows from a deeper question: do we live with a mindset of scarcity or of abundance?

Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein unpacks why the highest character trait is wanting others to thrive — and how that reflects Hashem’s own way of giving.

Key insights:

- The four character types around “mine” and “yours”

- Why scarcity thinking drains the soul

- How abundance transforms relationships

- The deep link between giving and divine character

- Why wanting others to succeed lifts everyone

#Reeh #Torah #Character #Giving #JewishWisdom

We live in a world of constant change - nothing stays the same. This can lead to fear, anxiety, or the opposite: denial of reality and damaging overconfidence. The Torah offers a different path.

In this uplifting talk, the Chief Rabbi explains how awareness of Hashem grounds us with the strength and humility to face the unknown. The key is not control - it is faith. In this discussion you will learn about how to hold confidence and caution together without tipping into either extreme. Drawing on wisdom from Pirkei Avot, the Rambam, and the Maharal, he reveals why overconfidence and anxiety share the same source.

Key insights:

• Why hubris and fear share the same source

• What it means to truly remember what matters most

• How to live with uncertainty without anxiety

• The difference between confidence and arrogance

#Eikev #Wisdom #Hubris #LifeLessons

Information and knowledge stream everywhere. In a world overflowing with ideas and content, what makes Torah different?

In this week's message on the Parsha of Va'etchanan, Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein explores what sets Torah apart in the knowledge economy. While the world now prizes information and insight, Judaism has always placed Torah learning at the top. Yet the real distinction isn't just in how much we value learning, but in the qualitatively different kind of knowledge that Torah offers.

Torah is not human wisdom. It's Divine. It doesn't just inform. It transforms.

From the mitzvah of Talmud Torah, to the values of Pirkei Avot, to the transformative nature of Halacha, this teaching explores how Torah reshapes our actions, character, and worldview.

Key themes:

• What makes Torah fundamentally different from all other knowledge

• Why Torah study transforms the learner

• The Midrash on wisdom vs. Torah among the nations

• Halacha as action-oriented transformation

• How Torah becomes the story of our lives

#Torah #Knowledge #Transformation #Vaetchanan