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The Blessing that Cured the Queen

September 19, 2022 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Here is an amazing true story that few people are aware of. It's also a secret that even fewer people knew. And, it's the unforgettable account of when the Shotzer Rebbe of London met face-to-face with King George VI. This was the momentous meeting that saved the life of the future Queen… [Read more...]

Family Flak

August 25, 2022 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Today's lesson sheds light on verbal abuse in families. Why do spouses disparage one another? Why do parents tear their children apart with yelling and criticism? Does a family lack an adequate income? Strife in the home is most likely the culprit. Rebbe Nachman says that if you believe you can… [Read more...]

My Name is David, not Pigpen

August 10, 2022 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Many adults today harbor deep emotional scars that never healed because of a derogatory nickname that someone gave them when they were young. If that someone was a parent, it takes a miracle to heal the insulted child's soul, who grows up with a negative self-image that's worse than a physical… [Read more...]

Low Clearance

June 12, 2022 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

A semitrailer was cruising down Florida Route 887 on the way to the Port of Miami tunnel. The driver saw a warning sign that fifteen feet was the maximum height for entering the tunnel. He was sure that his rig was no higher than 14'6" – he made a big mistake. A parable about arrogance and… [Read more...]

Courageous and Compassionate

May 3, 2022 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Dan was one of Jacob's twelve sons, the patriarchs of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. The great grandfather of the mighty Samson, Dan was a fierce and courageous warrior. But as fierce as he was, he taught his offspring to be kind and compassionate toward others. This message from his holy gravesite… [Read more...]

Wars of Emuna

March 29, 2022 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

When we view current events through eyes of emuna, we see the same phenomenal patterns evident in both the Ukraine and in Israel. We learn why nations and individuals win and lose wars. We also learn what true power is and that Moshiach is fast on the… [Read more...]

From Carolina to Kedusha

March 15, 2022 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Avraham Bell didn't let his second-class status as a black boy in the segregated U.S. South of the sixties to extinguish his dreams. He excelled as an athlete and as a musician. He was an honor student at Ohio State and went on to do an MBA at Arizona. An exquisite artist, he now pours his passion… [Read more...]

From Hard Rock to Chassidic Roll

February 22, 2022 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Here's one of the greatest comeback stories ever. A headbanger deep into drugs, booze and heavy metal morphs into a pious Torah scholar and a master artisan, the world's only Chassidic luthier. Meet the amazing Z.Z. Ludwick, who we nicknamed the Chassidic… [Read more...]

350 Pairs of Shoes

February 11, 2022 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Here's a brief but especially important lesson in marital peace, designed predominantly for the man of the family. A couple came to me for marital counseling. She was starving for attention but he complained that he had to work overtime for his spendthrift wife, who "happens" to own 350 pairs of… [Read more...]

The Miser and the Macaw

February 8, 2022 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

The miser was all alone, for he shuddered of feeding a wife and family, so he bought a beautiful Bolivian macaw that could talk, sing and give him companionship. A parable about… [Read more...]

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The Book of Psalms in Spoken English