The Jewish nation left Egypt on a spiritual high, and with a strong, deep relationship to Hashem. But soon after we learned a tragic lesson from our mistake with the golden calf - only what we achieve ourselves can we considered ours. The first of this series by Rebbitzen Neustadt explains where classic psychology and improving one's character traits intersect.

In order to be judged favorably on Yom HaDin, first understand how the Heavenly Court judges cases in general, and also in particular. Rabbi Morgenstern reviews the clear instructions that Chazal gave us to receive a favorable judgment on this day.