The 7th and 8th Principles of Emuna are closely related. Whereas the 7th is our belief in the prophecy of Moses, our 8th is the belief that the Torah we have today is the same one that the Almighty gave to Moses atop Mount… [Read more...]

Today's parable helps us see life's difficulties from a completely different perspective than we usually do. Remember this always: our difficulties in life conceal some rare gift. If we knew that, we could laugh our way through them. But with emuna, we start laughing even before we discover the… [Read more...]

Strong comebacks lead to great achievements and much better second efforts, so don't ever despair when you have a setback. In the next 5 minutes, we learn how to mobilize the strength within us to make a great comeback. It's the real deal. Rejected? Don't be dejected, just listen to… [Read more...]

Our 6th of the 13 Principles of Emuna is our belief in the words of the prophets. Why is it so critically important to know that the words of the prophets are… [Read more...]

Maybe you think that you're not musical. Here's how the events of your life come together to create a beautiful melody that's ever so gratifying to the Almighty. The song of your life is so exquisitely unique, and here's what makes it such a special niggun… [Read more...]

After reviewing Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, we conclude Rebbe Nachman's classic tale, which hints at the ingathering of the exiles and the imminent coming of… [Read more...]

This principle is the foundation of monotheism, forbidding idolatry and false gods, thereby precluding worship or submission to anyone or anything else other than the… [Read more...]

I chose spoken English specifically because King David didn’t write the Psalms for libraries. He wrote them for life. For shepherds in fields and kings in hiding. For mothers in pain, for soldiers in fear, for anyone crying out from a place too deep for structured… [Read more...]

After reviewing Parts 1, 2 and 3, we continue with Rebbe Nachman's classic tale, which hints at the frustrating efforts of the true Messiah to reveal himself. But in the end, it will all be… [Read more...]

The Creator defies time and space. He is infinite and eternal, preceding the beginning of time and existing forever even after the end of time. Learning this vital principle of emuna is conducive to inner peace and… [Read more...]

What would you think a man or woman's worst evil inclination is? You'll be surprised, just like the women of the "Nishmas" group I spoke to last week… [Read more...]

After reviewing Parts 1 and 2, we continue with Rebbe Nachman's classic tale, which hints at the painful, seemingly endless exile of the Divine Presence. Even more painful are the frustrating efforts of the true Messiah to reveal himself. But in the end, it will all be… [Read more...]