Most people struggle at some point with the feeling that they don’t quite measure up. We compare ourselves to others, notice what we lack, and quietly wish we were someone else. This inner struggle is not limited to adults—it begins early in life.  That universal struggle is at the heart of… [Read more...]

So what if we made a mistake? Rebbe Nachman promises us that all we have to do is to declare a new beginning, and start all over with enhanced faith and enthusiasm. Even a turkey can make a new… [Read more...]

Astrology is certainly real. A person has reason to fear an unfavorable horoscope. The good news is that those who cling to emuna uplift themselves above the influence of the stars. There, pain and affliction no longer… [Read more...]

Did you ever wonder how a little 105-pound Korean Karate specialist can break a whole stack of bricks? We can utilize his same technique to obliterate any obstacles that stand in the way of our goal, but we won't need a… [Read more...]

We’ve all heard of “optimism,” a positive value that we all hopefully try to embody each day. But what if I told you there was something even better? And that is “Optimalism.” Today, let’s explore what it means to be an optimalist, and why this way of thinking is far more powerful than… [Read more...]

Rebbe Akiva was born with every disadvantage. He was the son of a poor convert. Until age 40, he was an illiterate migrant worker. Yet, he became the the greatest of sages and surpassed the monumental greats of his generation. How did such an underdog become the father of the Oral… [Read more...]

Our grandchildren eat the fruit we plant, literally and spiritually. Spiritually speaking, when we strengthen ourselves in emuna, our spiritual fortification nourishes future generations, moving up through the family tree's tradition of parent to child just like a spiritual… [Read more...]

How can an upright person become a common thief? The slightest compromise with the evil inclination is a tiny breach that will soon grow… [Read more...]

Don't let anyone in the world discourage you from pursuing your goal. Putting your own dreams and aspirations aside while bending to the will of others is a formula for frustration and bitterness. People-pleasers are never happy, nor do they rise above… [Read more...]

Draft the Haredim? Don't draft the Haredim? The debate is meaningless until Israel decides what type of army they want. An army like Gideon's adheres to one set of rules only, and they're neither conventional nor politically correct. And, only the best are fit for… [Read more...]

It doesn't matter whether there are wars, lockdowns and layoffs. Today's podcast is the key to an easy and adequate income. As such, it's also an anxiety-buster. Here's the real story of how we get our daily… [Read more...]

Throughout the history of our holy Land of Israel, tree planting has been the hallmark of settlement as well as the symbol of absolute tranquility, security and peace…… [Read more...]