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Happiness
Happiness # BA 606
by Berger, Rabbi Motty
Our minds often work in circles, convincing us that getting the object of our desire will make us happy, only to discover how easily it fades once we get it and how quickly we look for another object to replace it with. What is the ultimate elusive component needed to finally capture the state of happiness? Rabbi Berger examines Judaism’s view of the individual and his purpose in our finite world, and sets a course for living a more joyous life.
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Enjoying the Simple Things
Enjoying the Simple Things # BB 606
by Birnbaum, Rebbitzen Blimi
Rebbitzen Birnbaum reminds us how each moment of life is so precious. Her every word awakens for us an awareness that even the mundane physical activities, like eating, sleeping, house work or exercising can be converted into moments of serving Hashem l'shaim shomayim with a full heart.
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Self Improvement: Requisite for Chinuch
Self Improvement: Requisite for Chinuch # BB 626
by Birnbaum, Rebbitzen Blimi
Should we attempt to be as good as we expect our children to be? Will a parent who honestly works at correcting their own shortcomings be an ideal role model for their children? Valuable advice is offered to help us enjoy the rewarding results of improving our behavior, especially knowing that this is the most effective guarantee for being a good parent.
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Why Bad Things Happen to Good People #1
Why Bad Things Happen to Good People #1 # BD 912 A
by Blech, Rabbi Benjamin
Jewish tradition believes that the world is regulated by a loving, just and compassionate God. If so, how do we reconcile all the pain, sickness, and death that surrounds us? Rabbi Blech explores the classical literature along with a few noted philosophers including the Rambam, Rabbi Soloveitchik, and other contemporary scholars. Your participation in this 11-part investigation will lead to a deeper synthesis of one's ever-questioning mind to its ever-believing soul.
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Accepting People who are Different
Accepting People who are Different # BL 615 B
by Blatt, Mrs. Chaya Rochel
Mrs. Blatt is a storyteller par excellence - with a difference. With every tale she tells, she skillfully weaves in the fundamental rules for seeing the good, and demonstrates how to reframe rough situations. Advice on looking beyond that first sour impression will help you see the true beauty in your friends, your spouse and even yourself - a beauty you may have never believed possible.
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Speaking Positively
Speaking Positively # BL 616 G
by Blatt, Mrs. Chaya Rochel
Words never die, but once said their messages can fly way out of control - with unpredictable repercussions. This frightening image rings true for everyone who has hurt someone far away without intending to. Learn practical ways to control your being the cause of such harmful information, and how you can ward off negative feelings towards others that suddenly come flying into your airwaves.  
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Why Does Hashem Test Me the Way He Does?
Why Does Hashem Test Me the Way He Does? # BL 935
by Blatt, Mrs. Chaya Rochel
Everyone carries their own burdens, but there are many who feel they have absolutely no-one to share it with. Mrs. Blatt's moving talk will explain how to make the best of this situation. Also hear about the 'scarcity syndrome' and how best to deal with it.
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Stress Management
Stress Management # BX 953
by Braunstein AH, Rebbitzen Zehava
Stress is a common condition in life which causes numerous health problems and wreaks havoc on our relationships. How can we avoid, or at least reduce some of the negative results it causes us? Mrs. Braunstein weighs in with constructive Jewish wisdom on how to side step our self-made stress, to keep our priorities in perspective, and to maintain a semblance of inner calm, even during periods of uncontrollable upheaval.
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Finding Time To Pinpoint Your Priorities
Finding Time To Pinpoint Your Priorities # BX 959
by Braunstein AH, Rebbitzen Zehava
We’ve come a long way from washing laundry by hand and scrubbing floors on our knees… but on the flip side we must consider all the additional responsibilities that come along with our hi-tech society. Are we really expected to keep up, or can we draw a line for ourselves? Hear how to sort your goals and prioritize your day to reach them, and to stay sane.
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To What Extent Is Life a Competition?
To What Extent Is Life a Competition? # BY 615 K
by Berkovits, Rabbi Yitzchak
Mankind has wrestled with the following question for thousands of years: Is competition good or not? Rabbi Berkovits describes the story of King Solomon and the two mothers fighting over the live child from a perspective that most of us have never heard before. He explains how to benefit from the competitive drive - without hurting others in the fray.
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Shmiras Halashon Telephone Shiur #1
Shmiras Halashon Telephone Shiur #1 # BY 616 A
by Berkovits, Rabbi Yitzchak
Hear it straight from one who has himself mastered the communication skill of guarding one's tongue. This series is ideal for advanced students intent on following along with the original text, or for a solid review of the Chofetz Chaim's brilliant exposition on the laws of proper speech.
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How to Express Frustration
How to Express Frustration # BY 616 S
by Berkovits, Rabbi Yitzchak
How does God expect us to deal with people who really get on our nerves? What does the Torah say regarding all those annoying, upsetting, and anger-provoking situations that usually end up ruining your day? Explore the cause of frustration, and safe ways to 'let off steam' without harming yourself or others.
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Tinok She’nishbah: Lost and Confused
Tinok She’nishbah: Lost and Confused # BY 690 C
by Berkovits, Rabbi Yitzchak
Most Jews in the world today are not observant. So to what extent do the mitzvos of bein adam la’chaveiro apply to a tinok she’nishbah and to a mumar? In this groundbreaking shiur, Rav Yitzchak Berkovits clarifies the halachic standing of today’s secular Jew.
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Torah Study: Living with Reason
Torah Study: Living with Reason # BY 735
by Berkovits, Rabbi Yitzchak
Practically every child knows, by the age of five, that they want to be a fireman or a hero. Now we are all a little older and wiser, so how can we understand those whose life dream revolves exclusively around the study of Torah? Rabbi Berkovits gives you a peek into their secret of how “Talmud Torah” (the study of Torah) could possibly be a life career.
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The Fine Line of Judging Others
The Fine Line of Judging Others # BY 749 C
by Berkovits, Rabbi Yitzchak
The Torah sternly warns us against misjudging another’s actions negatively. But likewise, living with a blind eye in this tough world is also fraught with problems. With extraordinary sensitivity, Rabbi Berkovits turns this ever present dilemma into a valuable tool for getting better in touch with your own judgmental tendencies, and for learning how to react to another's actions with greater patience and forbearance.
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Dealing with Troubles
Dealing with Troubles # BY 911
by Berkovits, Rabbi Yitzchak
If it were crystal clear that God gives us all our troubles, perhaps we should just accept them without grumbling? But isn't there always the side that says maybe we should turn to kabbalists or find segulas for an instant cure? Rabbi Berkovits explains a workable attitude for searching out the beneficial aspects of our suffering.
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Why Does God Desire Our Prayers?
Why Does God Desire Our Prayers? # BY 941
by Berkovits, Rabbi Yitzchak
What elements does a 'prayer' need to be considered a complete prayer? If God always knows what we are thinking, why pray in the first place? Are there specific guidelines for how to request, and what types of things we have a better chance of asking for? Hear great answers to these questions, plus how God arranges to send His messages to us.
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Tapping Your Inner Strength
Tapping Your Inner Strength # BY 953 B
by Berkovits, Rabbi Yitzchak
Discover your potential and task in life by listening to what's going on within. Rabbi Berkowitz explains why Hashem tests us, and why He makes some things in life extremely bothersome for us. What do we need to know in order to translate these events into becoming the best people we can.
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Taking Revenge & Venting Your Anger
Taking Revenge & Venting Your Anger # BY 958
by Berkovits, Rabbi Yitzchak
There is a Torah approach for the appropriate way of doing everything… even fighting! If someone is out to harm you, you do have the right to fight back. But where does protecting yourself, and revenge start and end? Listen to this landmark shiur on dealing with all those worrisome conflicts that are constantly pushing our buttons.
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How Judgements Boomerang
How Judgements Boomerang # FG 617
by Friedman, Rabbi Gavriel
It's pretty naive to think we should always try to find a positive intent for the negative actions others do to us - especially if we're the target of their hurt. But Rabbi Friedman skillfully explains how our perception of another's unsavory actions are mirrored back into our own lives. This principle also applies to judgments we have on others, which may likely result in our handing down an unpleasant verdict on ourselves.
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Religion in the Modern World
Religion in the Modern World # FH 880
by Feldman, Rabbi Emanuel
This is an unprecedented time in Jewish history. While more and more people are assimilating, there are also large numbers of Jews returning to Judaism and rediscovering their traditional roots. In this great talk, Rabbi Feldman delves into the concept of being seperate from the other nations and the reason why it is so crucial to our survival. In a humorous yet sensitive way, he urges us to set high goals for spiritual growth to become more than what we are today.
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How Remembering Names Reflects One's Self-Esteem
How Remembering Names Reflects One's Self-Esteem # GT 614
by Glaser, Rabbi Yom Tov
When you find yourself stumbling to remember someone's name, do you sense an underlying lack of self-esteem? Rabbi Glaser draws a surprising connection between our level of comfort around other people and our level of how well we accept ourselves. If you'd like to see yourself in a different light and tap into a new skill for connecting to others, hear this refreshing imaginative approach.