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Water From a Rock: Psalm 105

November 6, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

King David reviews the magnificent miracles that Hashem did for the Jewish Nation since the dawn of its history. Psalm 105 is also the certificate of birthright that Hashem grants His chosen people – the deed to the Land of Israel. … [Read more...]

The Jealousy Pandemic

November 3, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Jealousy is a useless negative emotion that the evil inclination uses to disarm you. It wastes a lot of your brain power, clarity and self-composure. Worst of all, it gets you down on yourself. In that respect, jealousy wastes your life. Don't let it! Here's what you can do right… [Read more...]

The Opposition: Likutei Moharan I:72

October 31, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

There are times when a person suddenly contemplates a desire to get closer to Hashem. At that cherished moment, he becomes an upright individual. But, as he or she climbs to a higher spiritual level, the opposition suddenly appears and the battle… [Read more...]

My Soul Sings: Psalms 103-104

October 30, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Today's Psalms are a cure for body and soul and especially cogent for healing the sick. A mere superficial look at the beauty of the Almighty's creations is sufficient to gratify the soul. A closer look makes the soul break out in joyous song. Let's take a moment to contemplate Hashem's… [Read more...]

Haven of the Wholehearted

October 21, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

The body is responsible for natural functions whereas the soul is responsible for spiritual functions. Both fight for control of the emotions as we'll soon see. When the soul prevails, emotions gravitate to the right side of the heart but when the body prevails, the soul gravitates to the left.… [Read more...]

A Week with Hashem

October 14, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Hashem is always with us, wherever we are. But there's a chance - once a year during Succoth - to be with Him. What's the difference? It's tremendously different when Hashem is with us in our domain than when we're with Him in His… [Read more...]

First to Forgive

October 11, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Forgiveness brings up some sticky questions: "How can I forgive someone who’s done me wrong when part of me doesn’t want to forgive?" When you don't forgive, the wound of whatever damage someone did to you festers, and turns into negativity that ruins your day, or even your… [Read more...]

New Me, New Year, and New World

October 9, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

An IDF Infantryman in full combat gear, stationed on guard at the time, caught my eye. He was just as alert to perform an act of loving-kindness as he was to thwart terrorists. These are the pictures that the media should be showing, not only before Yom Kippur but all year… [Read more...]

The Best Day of the Year

October 7, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

The thought of Yom Kippur doesn't usually bring joy to people's hearts. Why? They see it as a day of torture, deprived of drinking, eating and fun. They're right. It is a day of torture, for the evil… [Read more...]

The Call of the Shofar

September 29, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

The call of the shofar is the hallmark of the most important events in Jewish history, from our ancient past to the future. Happy is the nation that knows the call of the shofar. Today's lesson explains the significance of blowing the shofar on Rosh Hashana.… [Read more...]

Rebuilding the Soul of Kibbutz Be’eri

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It's almost one year since Kibbutz Be'eri was destroyed. Let's invoke Divine compassion before the High Holidays and rebuild the heart and soul of Be'eri. How? The current synagogue is a small, prefab structure that's a stone's throw from the Gaza border, meant to serve the kibbutz, neighboring… [Read more...]

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The Book of Psalms in Spoken English