In this special preparatory lesson for Rosh Hashanah, we learn that one should avoid judging others altogether, especially during the month of Elul. What's more, when we forgive those who harmed us, we invoke Divine forgiveness for our own… [Read more...]

Yaacov Langer, host of the eminently popular Inspiration for the Nation podcast, interviews Rabbi Lazer Brody. Here’s how emuna opens up locked doors for happiness and… [Read more...]

People think that a poodle is great for a pet and an Arabian horse is superb for a ride. Both are correct. But much more, they fantastic therapy animals. From the heartland of Israel, multi-talented psychotherapist and animal-breeder Esther Nava Aharony introduces us to animal-assisted… [Read more...]

Like the sweet prickly pear, there are types of verbal abuse that can uplift or atone, just like the sweet fruit that's concealed in thorns. Although no one seeks embarrassment or humiliation, when a person reacts with emuna, he or she reaps phenomenal benefits, both material and… [Read more...]

Rabbenu Bachiya then explains that Hashem runs the world in a measure-for-measure fashion. One who encounters trouble in life should immediately assess himself. He who does so sincerely will benefit Divine guidance and assistance so that he'll be able to recognize the caustic catalyst that… [Read more...]

Although the world is rife with suffering and tribulations, few are the fortunate individuals who know how to cope with indignity. They are able to weather insult without losing their composure. This is not a matter of superficial self-control. It's apparent that their soul remains calm. Let's… [Read more...]

This is the moving story of Rebbetzin Rachel Sarna, osb"m. As a teenager, she survived the Holocaust. In a fateful confrontation with a senior Nazi commander and his pack of killer dogs, she was forced to make her own private death… [Read more...]

Since Coronavirus has such a predilection for the mouth and throat, oral hygiene is a determining factor in controlling its spread. Health authorities urge us to protect ourselves and those around us by keeping our mouth cleaner and free of harmful microorganisms. They're correct, but only… [Read more...]

Every word of sincere personal prayer is far more valuable than the Hope Diamond, which weighs 45 carats and is worth some $250-300 million. There will be many robbers and hijackers lying in the lurk to prevent those words of prayer from reaching the Heavenly… [Read more...]

The more we maintain an even emotional keel, the more we become immune to stress and anxiety. The more we live a stress-and-anxiety free life, the more mental and physical energy we have. That leaves us more resources to devote to productive endeavors. In that respect, there's no stress-buster like… [Read more...]

Here's a one-minute answer to a question everyone asks: what really is emuna? Is it faith, or more than that? Is it for… [Read more...]

Life is full of precious little moments that are wonderful for body and soul. In today's "Brodie Meets Brody", we learn how to seize… [Read more...]