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...]

Some interpret this intriguing tale as Rebbe Nachman's autobiography. In any event, it portrays the battle of good against evil and the international war against the revelation of… [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...]

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...]

The Creator defies any description, nor can a mortal understand Him or His workings in any way. Kabbalistic terminology refers to Hashem as Ein Sof, "The Infinite," for there is nothing tangible or finite about Hashem. Since the human intellect is both tangible and finite, it can neither grasp… [Read more...]

Today's podcast is an emergency emotional first-aid treatment. People have a terrible tendency people to blame themselves for things that go wrong in life. Taking responsibility for our actions is productive. Self-blame is not. Here's how to avoid… [Read more...]