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Personal Growth

What’s the Deal?

Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation – Powerful video on why we as Jews make a blessing not only on the good but on the (seemingly) bad as well.

Personal Thoughts – This has happened so many times in my own life but nonetheless continues to confound me time and time again….progress not perfection.

If you are interested in more videos like this please visit the following website: https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/kcepqrza9f?wchannelid=kcepqrza9f

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Jewish Law (Halachah)

!Short Clip! – Alter Rebbe Shulchan Aruch – Dressing In the Morning (the Yarmulke)

Rabbi Avraham Zajac – This is a Short Clip video (less than four minutes) – explaining the interesting Halacha about why Jewish men wear a head covering (Yarmulke) at all times and a nice story of its great significance to one of our Sages.

https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3210808/jewish/Shulchan-Aruch-Levishas-Begadim-27b-First-Edition.htm

Personal Thoughts – It’s great to learn the sources of why we as Jews do something – learning leads me to more learning and also to action. Shabbat Shalom!

If you are interested in more videos from this Rabbi please visit this website: https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3097752/jewish/Daily-Halachah.htm

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Mussar (Ethics)

The True Power of Speech (Lashon Hara)

Rabbi Mendel Kessin – This video is actually almost 20 years old but the content really gives a very clear picture of why Lashon Hara (Evil Speech) is so destructive to us individually and also collectively as a Jewish people. The benefits of overcoming this insidious disease will help free us. The truth will really set us free!

Personal Thoughts – The video production and presentation is a bit distracting but the concrete clarity of the message was very educational for me. If you can look past those distractions (maybe even best just to listen to the audio only) it was a very good lecture. I’ve listened to some of Rabbi Kessin’s more current lectures and will try to post some in the future.

If you are interested in more videos from this Rabbi please visit his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/torahthinking

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Moshiach

Suppress Anger, Act Empathetically

Rabbi David Yisrael Kalmus – Shows us what we can do today to help bring Moshiach (the Messiah). Each of us carries a spark of Moshiach inside of us – to unlock that spark we simply have to transform our anger to empathy.

Personal Thoughts – Sometimes I look towards complicated ways to solve my personal problems and other problems as well. Rabbi Kalmus shows us such a simple approach on how to bring one of most important revelations this World will ever know. Simplicity is best!

If you are interested in more videos from this Rabbi please visit his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXpoH1TewxolChPsAZsuAtAAdAiRMO7Ee

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Weekly Torah Portion

Achieving Complete Faith in G-d

Rabbi Aaron Dovid Poston – Shares with us the most recent Parasha topic of HaMaan (the Manna) and what it symbolized then and what it symbolizes now in our current lives.

Personal Thoughts – I really enjoyed how Rabbi Poston related such an ancient story of the Manna to present day and how we can use the concepts to have faith that our daily bread still comes from heaven – now more than ever!

If you are interested in more videos from this Rabbi please visit his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnwd_5P2_hGVNkQfScEmP_w

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Jewish Holidays

Tu Bishvat – Higia Chag La’ilanot

Rabbi Yehudah Silver – Explains many aspects of Tu Bishvat and how it relates to many spiritual concepts in the past and the present. Also, a nice song for the Holiday as well. Enjoy.

Personal Thoughts – There are so many things that we need to work on individually, as a Jewish people, and World collectively. This video helped motivate me to continue on a spiritual path. Come join me!

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The Afterlife

What Happens With the Soul After Death (With Q&A)

Rabbi David Aaron – Share with us various Jewish sources on what happens to our soul after death in layman’s terms.

Personal Thoughts – Rabbi Aaron takes what are sometimes very complex subjects/topics and makes them easily digestible for those with little Jewish background.

If you are interested in more videos from this Rabbi please visit his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/RabbiDavidAaron

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!Short Clips!

Viewpoints, Judging, Depression, Effort, and Clothing

Rabbi David Yisrael Kalmus – Three “Short Clips” on various topics with strong spiritual conclusions:

No Need to Argue of Viewpoints, Judge Others Favorably Instead:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Br839VARJQc?start=567&end=935&autoplay=1

The Source of Depression is Excess:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/BmkZWxYGj8c?start=1140&end=1350&autoplay=1

Reallocate Your Effort To Make Real Progress In Your Life:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/BmkZWxYGj8c?start=2254&end=2471&autoplay=1

Clothing – You Are What You Wear:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/jvQxGXOVVOc?start=1824&end=2015&autoplay=1

If you are interested in more videos from this Rabbi please visit his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXpoH1TewxolChPsAZsuAtAAdAiRMO7Ee

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!Short Clips!

Enjoy the Journey Not Just the Destination (Short Clip)

Rabbi David Yisrael Kalmus – Shares how to not just focus on the destination but to enjoy the journey:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/tNtc_uy5qMY?start=1&end=300&autoplay=1

If you are interested in more videos from this Rabbi please visit his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXpoH1TewxolChPsAZsuAtAAdAiRMO7Ee

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Rebbetzins

Harship and Lashon Hara – Tehillim (Psalm) 3

Rebbetzin Rochel Silber – Tells us how King David dealt with hardship late in his life and kingship.

Personal Thoughts – King David is really the pinnacle in how to handle hardship – something to strive for. How to ask for help.

If you are interested in more videos from this Rebbetzin please visit this YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzytwCB0djmVW8MR4EdNduA