Hashem gave a most difficult command to the Israelites. Each family had to slaughter a lamb, which the Egyptians held as their prime deity. This was a dangerous act, where emuna had to prevail over logic and fear. Such dedication to the Almighty triggered the final exodus from Egypt, as we learn in… [Read more...]

The health of a body, a soul or even a nation depends on maintaining a proper balance of left and right. The current social and political ills of Israel result from a critical imbalance. Today's podcast shows to bring back the… [Read more...]

With his unprecedented disrespect of the Almighty, Pharaoh was begging for punishment. The punishment came quickly. There were ten different plagues, each a precise measure-for-measure response to the suffering that Pharaoh and the Egyptians meted out to the… [Read more...]

How did  a fierce, proud and independent people like the Israelites fall into slavery in Egypt? Why did they have to suffer unspeakable atrocities? Here, in first of our 3-Part "Story of Passover," we gain a deeper appreciation of the Passover holiday and of true… [Read more...]

Quite frequently, we fail to see reward for the good we do for other people. Indeed, not only do we fail to hear any expression of gratitude, but we get hit on the head. What's happening and… [Read more...]

An old Chassidic parable shows us that we're not doomed to live unhappy, third-class lives like the many millions who live with never-ending stress, anxiety and even clinical depression. There are available upgrades to first-class for… [Read more...]

The Book of Esther tells the story of Purim, when the Jews faced threat of annihilation. History is repeating itself right now. This behooves us to learn the lessons of Purim 25 centuries ago and apply them immediately. It takes a true leader to rise above sectorial interests and unify a divided… [Read more...]

Rabbi Lazer Brody tells the complete story of Purim in a manner that anyone can understand and appreciate. We see here how the Book of Esther transpires a timespan of thirteen years. This historically precise story is actually the template for the Geula, the full and final… [Read more...]

With Emuna, we know that every tiny amenity that we have in life is a huge blessing. These are all products of Hashem's magnificent Divine Direction, gifts that are customized for each one of us. By simply pondering them, we're immediately… [Read more...]

Imagine the tragedy of throwing away a rare vintage acoustical guitar simply because it's out of tune. Even more tragic is disposing of a soulmate because the relationship is out of tune. Here's a time-tested way to return the harmony to a marriage. If one can ruin, one can… [Read more...]