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Reflections of Justice: Psalms 85-88

August 21, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

In our prayer for Redemption, we plead with Hashem to uplift us from the pit of exile. We yearn for our holy homeland. Where the Torah is observed on earth, truth permeates the land. Where there is truth below, justice reflects from… [Read more...]

The 10 Commandments of Accountability

August 20, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

A lack of responsibility leads to a breakdown of any relationship or society. The backbone of responsibility is accountability. With that in mind, here are the "10 Commandments of Accountability," all firmly grounded in Torah sources. Fulfilling them is crucial for a healthy… [Read more...]

Torn Soles

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Doubters ask how there could possibly be a loving Divine Creator of the universe, especially with all the strife and sorrow in the world. Here is our 3-minute… [Read more...]

Every Day Happy

August 19, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Imagine that every gift in life that we take for granted would disappear. How miserable we'd be! Shouldn't we rejoice when we do enjoy all of life's gifts, especially the spiritual… [Read more...]

The Old Brick Oven

August 16, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

One good deed of altruism with no fanfare or ulterior motives can potentially save an entire city, even an entire world. Our acts of compassion invoke measure-for-measure for ourselves, our families and our communities. A shining example from the Talmud is the story of the old brick… [Read more...]

Good Days, Bad Days: Likutei Moharan I:33, Part 2

August 15, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Emuna teaches that everything is from Hashem and His glory fills the world. The more a person has emuna, the more he or she knows that Hashem is everywhere. The more a person has emuna, the closer he or she gets to Hashem. The closer a soul is to Hashem, the more it feels at… [Read more...]

The Bird’s Nest: Psalms 82-84

August 14, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

In our prayer for Redemption, we remind Hashem that a bird will always return to its nest. Despite nearly 2,000 years of exile, we, the indigenous people of the Holy Land, yearn to return to our true nest. May Hashem in His mercy, terminate the exile and return us to our rebuilt Holy Temple in… [Read more...]

The Heart of Israel

August 12, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

A Ukrainian villager had a pain in his hand. Three visits to the country doctor didn't help at all. He finally traveled to the big city and scheduled an appointment with the big professor... Enjoy this old Chassidic parable that explains Tisha B'av and exile in 3… [Read more...]

Israel Braces for Attack

August 6, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Today's Emuna News analysis shows where the current conflict is rooted in history and how it repeats itself today. Strategy and military defense are only a small determining factor in the outcome of the war, especially in light of the Nine Days that lead up to Tisha B'Av. Here's what we must… [Read more...]

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The Book of Psalms in Spoken English