Seeing the grassroots spiritual arousal of our soldiers on the Gaza border is heartwarming. Their morale is phenomenally high. What's more, there's unity down here, and emuna too. They are my people and my country. I bless them all day long. Regards from the Gaza… [Read more...]

Everyone is aware of PTSD - post-trauma stress disorder. Yet, few people realize the damages of exposure to constant or prolonged wartime conditions that are manifest in FTSD - functional trauma stress disorder. Here's all about… [Read more...]

Rebbe Nachman describes an exquisite field full of exotic and indescribably beautiful plants and trees. There is a Master Gardener who tends to this field, giving each plant and tree what it needs. When they bear fruit, his eyesight is far-reaching. But, if they don't bear fruit, his eyes become… [Read more...]

Sometimes, a person looks around and simply cannot find a single friend, ally or anyone else to depend on. Yet, that's really a blessing in disguise. Alone, with no friend or allie and on the verge of certain death, King David had no one to turn to but the Almighty, his Rock and Redeemer.… [Read more...]

No one likes financial debts. No one likes being in debt. If financial debt is problematic, spiritual debt is far worse. Spritual debt affects more than income, but health, wellbeing and longevity as well. The following parable will help you avoid it. Indeed, it will show you how to be happy as… [Read more...]

Imagine that 40 Nakba special-ops Hamas terrorists are occupying your home. You are locked in the house bomb-shelter and they know it. Explosions, screaming, shouting in Arabic, a raging battle outside - and you are living this nightmare. Hear the first-hand story of Racheli Fricker, who… [Read more...]

Outside of Tekuma, near the Gaza border, is a car graveyard. Yet it's different from any other car graveyard. Here, all the cars are covered with bullet holes, broken glass and ripped metal. People tragically went to their deaths in these cars. This is a painful reminder why we are at… [Read more...]

Rebbe Nachman tells of a field where exquisitely beautiful trees and plants grow. The splendor of this field is indescribable. Where is… [Read more...]

With the sounds of war in the background, Rabbi Lazer interviews Racheli Fricker, who built and founded the synagogue at Be'eri. A totally secular kibbutz right on the Gaza border, Be'eri lost 101 of its residents on October 7, 2023, victims of Hamas atrocities. 150 homes were burned and destroyed.… [Read more...]

When we feel that the floodwaters of tribulations are about to drown us, we turn to Psalm 69. And when we can no longer withstand the fierce currents of life’s raging rivers, we call for immediate help in Psalm… [Read more...]

Rebbe Nachman teaches that the melody of an upright singer or musician inspires people to better their service of Hashem. Yet, there are few kosher musicians around. So, how does one correct the detrimental effects of hearing music from a less than upright… [Read more...]

Psalm 68 describes Hashem's magnificent reign over creation. King David prophetically describes who in the end of days, Hashem will bring Moshiach, subdue His enemies and establish His holy Sanctuary in… [Read more...]