Living the Dream

Living the Dream

Welcome to my journey of personal growth through Torah, bitachon (trust in Hashem), and deepening my connection with Hashem. By embracing Torah values, I’ve discovered a life filled with meaning, fulfillment, and purpose—a life I call Living the Dream.

Through years of learning, self-discovery, and reflection, I’ve gathered insights that I now share to inspire and guide others on their own journeys. Here, you’ll find:

• Weekly Articles documenting my growth and practical ways to bring Torah wisdom into everyday life.
• Divrei Torah on the weekly parsha, exploring themes of emunah, bitachon, and connection.
• Programs, Courses, and Coaching to help you turn Torah learning into action, transforming your life step by step.
• Newsletters featuring my latest articles, weekly challenges, growth activities, and updates to help you stay motivated and connected.

New Offering: Coaching for Personal Growth

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I’m now offering one-on-one coaching to help you grow in areas of bitachon, mindfulness, and personal development. Whether you’re looking to deepen your connection with Hashem, overcome challenges, or align your life with Torah values, I’ll guide you with practical tools and personalized strategies.

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What’s Next?

I’m also developing exciting new courses and programs to help you grow:

• Bitachon Mastery Course: Build confidence, eliminate anxiety, and transform your mindset while deepening your connection with Hashem.
• Ebooks and Guides: Practical tools for incorporating Torah values into your daily life.

Stay connected by subscribing to my newsletter for updates on new content, programs, and divrei Torah. Together, we’ll grow closer to Hashem and live the dream—a life of joy, purpose, and connection.

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  You Didn’t See It by Accident
  Remembering What It Felt Like “You shall love the convert, because you were strangers in the land of Egypt.”— Devarim 10:19 This commandment appears again… Read more: You Didn’t See It by Accident
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  How Bitachon Helps You Handle Stress, Deadlines, and Life
  We all hit those weeks. I’ve been building Living the Dream with everything I’ve got— Courses on Bitachon and Gratitude. The 4-Minute Gratitude and Habitachon… Read more: How Bitachon Helps You Handle Stress, Deadlines, and Life
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  Why the Fire Fades — and Why That’s a Gift
  Learning to grow when the inspiration disappears Some moments hit us like lightning.A loss that cracks us open.A flash of clarity that lifts the fog.A… Read more: Why the Fire Fades — and Why That’s a Gift
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  Don’t Be So Open-Minded That Your Brain Falls Out
  Why a Torah Lens Is the Only Way to See the World Clearly It happened at a startup event. I was a startup founder eager… Read more: Don’t Be So Open-Minded That Your Brain Falls Out
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  Mental Mitzrayim: How to Break Free from the Slavery of Limiting Beliefs
  Most of us aren’t being chased by taskmasters or whipped into labor. But the truth is—we’re still enslaved. Not physically. Mentally. We live with chains… Read more: Mental Mitzrayim: How to Break Free from the Slavery of Limiting Beliefs
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  A Powerful Lesson About Jewish Legacy, Family, and Faith
  I always went to the Pesach seder at my Bobie and Zaidy’s house.Same table.Same songs.Same Divrei Torah.Same jokes. (bih bih bih…) After my Zaidy was… Read more: A Powerful Lesson About Jewish Legacy, Family, and Faith
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  Surround Yourself with Growth: Torah Wisdom for a Meaningful Life
  It starts with who—and what—you surround yourself with. Every morning, I get to live what feels like the dream. I head to shul a bit… Read more: Surround Yourself with Growth: Torah Wisdom for a Meaningful Life
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  Hashem Has Bigger and Better Plans—Trust Him and Ask
  The other day, my three-year-old walked into the house like a king returning to his palace. He threw down his bag, kicked off his shoes,… Read more: Hashem Has Bigger and Better Plans—Trust Him and Ask
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  How Purim Taught Me to See Hashem Everywhere
  Growing Up with Hashem on the Shelf Growing up Modern Orthodox, I believed in Hashem, but I also believed that I was in control of… Read more: How Purim Taught Me to See Hashem Everywhere
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  L’fum Tzara Agra – The Struggle Is the Reward
  I Thought I Had a Superpower For the last decade, I believed my ADHD meds gave me a superpower. Six hours of laser focus.Six hours… Read more: L’fum Tzara Agra – The Struggle Is the Reward
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  How I’m Learning the Whole Torah One Day at a Time
  What if I told you that everything you’ve ever wanted to achieve is possible—but only if you stop looking for shortcuts? Years ago, I had… Read more: How I’m Learning the Whole Torah One Day at a Time
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  You Have Enough Time—You Just Don’t Care Enough
  How many times have you said, “I’d love to do that, but I just don’t have enough time”? Years ago, I was having a conversation… Read more: You Have Enough Time—You Just Don’t Care Enough
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  What Are You Rooted In? The Secret to Lasting Growth and Bitachon
  What Are You Rooted In? The Secret to Lasting Growth Tu B’Shevat is known as the “New Year for Trees,” a time when we reflect… Read more: What Are You Rooted In? The Secret to Lasting Growth and Bitachon
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  Fearless Faith: The Key to Living the Dream
  What Would You Do If You Knew You Couldn’t Fail? Close your eyes. Imagine waking up tomorrow with absolute certainty that nothing could stop you.… Read more: Fearless Faith: The Key to Living the Dream
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  Breaking Free: Shattering the Invisible Barriers Holding You Back
  As we leave Mitzrayim in the story of Yetziat Mitzrayim, we recognize that each of us has our own personal Mitzrayim to break free from.… Read more: Breaking Free: Shattering the Invisible Barriers Holding You Back
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  Finding Purpose Through Struggles: A Journey of Growth, Gratitude, and Giving
  Life is a journey filled with moments of triumph and times of challenge. Yet, it’s during the struggles—the hardest, most humbling moments—that we often uncover… Read more: Finding Purpose Through Struggles: A Journey of Growth, Gratitude, and Giving
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  Stop Planning, Start Doing: Unlock the Secret to Real Growth
  Have You Ever Been Stuck in the “Planning Trap”? You know the feeling—you’ve got an idea that lights you up. You get excited, jot down… Read more: Stop Planning, Start Doing: Unlock the Secret to Real Growth
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  How to Reprogram Your Mind with Gratitude: The 4-Minute Practice That Changes Everything
  Have you ever found yourself stuck in a loop, focusing on what’s wrong instead of celebrating what’s right? For years, that was me. If something… Read more: How to Reprogram Your Mind with Gratitude: The 4-Minute Practice That Changes Everything
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  The Last Day of Chanuka: Lighting the Way Forward
  Chanuka always seems to fly by, doesn’t it? One moment, we’re excitedly setting up our menorahs and spinning dreidels, and the next, we’re lighting the… Read more: The Last Day of Chanuka: Lighting the Way Forward
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  Overcoming Darkness: Chanukah’s Guide to Faith and Gratitude
  A Personal Storm: When Miracles Seem Impossible A few years ago, a friend of mine faced what seemed like an impossible situation. He had been… Read more: Overcoming Darkness: Chanukah’s Guide to Faith and Gratitude
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  The Divine Design of Life: Struggles, Purpose, and Redemption
  The Three Stages of Life: A Divine Journey of Growth and Purpose Every challenge you’re facing, every challenge you’ve faced, every moment of joy and… Read more: The Divine Design of Life: Struggles, Purpose, and Redemption
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  From Flicker to Flame: How to Light Your Soul’s Pilot Light
  We’re Doing It All Wrong How many times have you rushed through Modeh Ani in the morning? You barely open your eyes, mumble the words,… Read more: From Flicker to Flame: How to Light Your Soul’s Pilot Light
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  Unlock Joy and Meaning with Gratitude: How to See the Good in Every Moment
  What if you woke up tomorrow and could only keep the things you were grateful for today? Would your list include the basics we often… Read more: Unlock Joy and Meaning with Gratitude: How to See the Good in Every Moment
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  Strengthening Bitachon: Practical Steps to Beat the Yetzer Hara
  The Yetzer Hara vs. Bitachon: A Battle of the Mind How is it possible for someone with strong bitachon to commit an aveira? This perplexing… Read more: Strengthening Bitachon: Practical Steps to Beat the Yetzer Hara
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  Bitachon Explained: Trust, Struggle, And The Strength To Soar
  Have you ever been asked a question so surprising, it made you stop and rethink your values? That happened to me years ago on a… Read more: Bitachon Explained: Trust, Struggle, And The Strength To Soar
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  Overcome Victim Mentality and Transform Your Life Through Bitachon
  The Blame Game: A Habit from Childhood When I was a kid, if I stubbed my toe or dropped something, the first thing I’d do… Read more: Overcome Victim Mentality and Transform Your Life Through Bitachon
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  What Are Likes and Comments Worth Anyway? A Lesson in Bitachon
  Let me ask you something – how often do you check your phone to see if anyone liked your latest post, commented on your story,… Read more: What Are Likes and Comments Worth Anyway? A Lesson in Bitachon
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  Consistency in Chaos: Finding our Anchor in Hashem’s Plan
  A Sukkot Wake-Up Call This past Sukkot, we had a lot to celebrate. One night, I was walking home from shul when I heard music… Read more: Consistency in Chaos: Finding our Anchor in Hashem’s Plan
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  The Hidden Key to Moving From Teshuva to Simcha
  Why Do We Say Vidui on Erev Yom Kippur? Something about Erev Yom Kippur seems really out of place.   Let me explain.  Over Yom Kippur,… Read more: The Hidden Key to Moving From Teshuva to Simcha
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  Life’s Chore Chart: Hashem’s Plans Are Always Better
  Lessons From Kids I absolutely love my kids. Each one of them is unique, with their own special qualities and personality quirks that bring so… Read more: Life’s Chore Chart: Hashem’s Plans Are Always Better
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  Shattering the Glass: Seeing the True Reality
  There’s a Midrash that has always intrigued me—the idea that the whole world is blind until Hashem opens our eyes.  On the first day of… Read more: Shattering the Glass: Seeing the True Reality
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  The Longest Distance: Head to Heart—Starts with One Step
  There’s a story I heard once about a religious man who got into a taxi in Israel.  As often happens, the driver struck up a… Read more: The Longest Distance: Head to Heart—Starts with One Step
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  From Self-Doubt to Self-Discovery: Embracing the Value Hashem Sees in You
  How many times have you overlooked your own brilliance because it’s simply become your “normal”?  Most people don’t realize that the very things they do… Read more: From Self-Doubt to Self-Discovery: Embracing the Value Hashem Sees in You
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  Procrastination and Perspective: A Torah-Inspired Journey
  Along this journey, I’ll be sharing not only the lessons I’ve learned but also the challenges and experiences that shaped me into who I am… Read more: Procrastination and Perspective: A Torah-Inspired Journey
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  Rediscovering Value by Returning to the Source
  Ever notice that the further something gets from its origin, the less we value it? I see this all the time, in the simplest things—from… Read more: Rediscovering Value by Returning to the Source
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  From Dread to Delight: My Journey with Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur
  As a child, Rosh Hashana felt like an endless marathon of prayers. I’d sit on an uncomfortable folding chair in the overflow section of the… Read more: From Dread to Delight: My Journey with Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur
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  Fencing in the Rose: How Shabbat’s Boundaries Set Us Free
  There’s a powerful line we sing in Shabbos zemer “Ma Yedidut”.  When singing about the beauty of Shabbat, we say “Kashoshanim suga,”,  Shabbat is “like… Read more: Fencing in the Rose: How Shabbat’s Boundaries Set Us Free
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  Balancing Sprints and Marathons: How Consistency and Intensity Drive Spiritual Growth
  Years ago, I was faced with a daunting realization: every Jewish man has the obligation to learn the entire Torah. For someone like me, who… Read more: Balancing Sprints and Marathons: How Consistency and Intensity Drive Spiritual Growth
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  Make Every Day Count: Living with Purpose
  In Pirkei Avot, Rabbi Tarfon said: “The day is short, the work is great, the workers are lazy, the reward is abundant, and the Master… Read more: Make Every Day Count: Living with Purpose
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  The Torah’s Truth in a World of Falsehood
  We’re all being lied to constantly. It’s everywhere—on our screens, in our schools, and in government. But once the glass is shattered, you start seeing… Read more: The Torah’s Truth in a World of Falsehood
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  Everything You Know is Wrong!
  You might think that you’ve got life figured out. You might believe that everything pretty much makes sense. But you’re wrong. What if I told… Read more: Everything You Know is Wrong!
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  A Giant Leap of Emuna
  I just turned 44.  I am living the dream.  Living in Eretz Yisrael, I have a Beautiful wife and amazing kids, but something is off… Read more: A Giant Leap of Emuna

Divrei Torah on the Parsha

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  The Hidden Half of “Love Your Fellow”: Why It Starts With You
  Let me ask you a question: If your friend was exhausted, overwhelmed, and on the verge of breaking… what would you say? “Take care of yourself. You need rest. You’re… Read more: The Hidden Half of “Love Your Fellow”: Why It Starts With You
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  Don’t Just Keep the Mitzvot—Let Them Bring You to Life
  Choose Life. Choose Joy. Choose Geula. There is a powerful idea toward the end of Parshat Acharei Mot: “Ushmartem et chukotai… asher yaaseh otam ha’adam vachai bahem” – “You shall… Read more: Don’t Just Keep the Mitzvot—Let Them Bring You to Life
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  Don’t Just Exist. Live with Eternity in Mind
  Parshat Acharei Mot tells us not to live like the nations of the world: “Like the ways of Egypt… and of Canaan… do not do.” (Vayikra 18:3) Why? Because their… Read more: Don’t Just Exist. Live with Eternity in Mind
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  When the Walls Break, the Treasure is Revealed
  In this week’s parsha, we learn something surprising:When Bnei Yisrael enter Eretz Yisrael, Hashem tells them that tzara’at will appear on the walls of their new houses. It sounds like… Read more: When the Walls Break, the Treasure is Revealed
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  The Power of Words to Build and Destroy
  The Mouth That Destroys, The Mouth That Rebuilds Not long ago, we all felt it.The silence. The distance. The ache of being apart.During the Covid lockdowns, even Pesach seders were… Read more: The Power of Words to Build and Destroy
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  When Growth Feels Invisible—Remember This
  Parshat Shemini opens with a powerful phrase:“Vayehi bayom hashmini” — And it was on the eighth day. But before that?Seven days of repetition.Seven days where Moshe built the Mishkan… and… Read more: When Growth Feels Invisible—Remember This
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  Living in the King’s Palace: A Call to Spiritual Greatness
  How can someone so holy, so close to Hashem, be punished so harshly? In this week’s parsha, we read the shocking story of Nadav and Avihu, the sons of Aharon.… Read more: Living in the King’s Palace: A Call to Spiritual Greatness
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  Step Into the Eighth Day: Aharon, Bitachon, and the Fire from Heaven
  This week’s parsha begins with a moment charged with destiny:“Vayehi bayom hashmini”—And it was on the eighth day.It was the first of Nisan, but more than that—it was the eighth… Read more: Step Into the Eighth Day: Aharon, Bitachon, and the Fire from Heaven
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  Singing Our Way to Geulah
  We Will Sing Again Shirat HaYam is not just a memory. It’s a preview. The song we read this Shabbat—Az Yashir Moshe—was the song of a nation who had just… Read more: Singing Our Way to Geulah
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  Why the Fifth Cup May Be the Most Important Symbol at Your Seder
  This week’s parsha, Tzav, opens with a striking image:“Aish tamid tukad al haMizbeach, lo tichbeh” — A constant fire shall burn upon the altar; it shall never go out. Even… Read more: Why the Fifth Cup May Be the Most Important Symbol at Your Seder
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  The Greatest Miracles Are the Ones You Don’t See
  The Hidden Fire: Seeing the Miraculous in the Mundane In Parshat Tzav, we encounter a striking commandment: “A continual fire shall burn upon the altar; it shall not go out.”… Read more: The Greatest Miracles Are the Ones You Don’t See
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  The Calling in Your Name: A Torah Perspective on Purpose and Identity
  The very first word in Sefer Vayikra is Vayikra — “And He called.” Rashi points out something beautiful:This wasn’t just a call. It was a call of love. Hashem didn’t… Read more: The Calling in Your Name: A Torah Perspective on Purpose and Identity
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  The Small Alef and the Great Revelation
  In the opening of Sefer Vayikra, there’s a quiet but powerful message hidden in the very first word. The Torah says “Vayikra el Moshe”—“And He called to Moshe.” But the… Read more: The Small Alef and the Great Revelation
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  Why the Beit HaMikdash Was Never Really Lost
  The Double Mishkan: A Promise of Redemption This week’s parsha begins with a curious phrase:“Eileh Pekudei HaMishkan, Mishkan HaEidut…”Why the double language—Mishkan, Mishkan? Rashi, quoting the Midrash, explains that the… Read more: Why the Beit HaMikdash Was Never Really Lost
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  Faith in Action: Why Trying Is Enough
  Just Try: The Power of Effort and Emunah At the end of Sefer Shemot, we read how Bnei Yisrael completed all the parts of the Mishkan and brought everything to… Read more: Faith in Action: Why Trying Is Enough
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  Love in the Lines: What a Crumpled Drawing Teaches Us About Avodat Hashem
  Imagine a child giving their parent a drawing. The paper is crumpled, the lines are messy, and the colors don’t stay inside the lines. Objectively, it’s not worth much. But… Read more: Love in the Lines: What a Crumpled Drawing Teaches Us About Avodat Hashem
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  Living in Erev Shabbos: How to Bring Mashiach Sooner
  Parshat Vayakhel begins with Moshe gathering kol adat Bnei Yisrael—every single Jew: men, women, and children. This wasn’t just another speech. It was a moment of unity. The Mishkan would… Read more: Living in Erev Shabbos: How to Bring Mashiach Sooner
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  Seeing Hashem’s Plan in Hindsight – Purim and Ki Tisa
  Purim is a time of hidden miracles. Unlike the splitting of the sea or the ten plagues, where Hashem’s presence was revealed, in the Megillah, His name isn’t mentioned even… Read more: Seeing Hashem’s Plan in Hindsight – Purim and Ki Tisa
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  Ki Tisa – Hidden Verses Revealed
  Imagine a world where Hashem is completely revealed, where His presence is undeniable, and every action we take is in full awareness of His existence. Sounds amazing, right? But that’s… Read more: Ki Tisa – Hidden Verses Revealed
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  How to Erase Amalek and Complete Hashem’s Name
  Did you know that Hashem’s name is incomplete? The Torah tells us exactly why. This week is Parshat Zachor, when we fulfill the mitzvah to remember Amalek. But Amalek isn’t… Read more: How to Erase Amalek and Complete Hashem’s Name
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  Parshat Tetzaveh: Moshe’s Hidden Presence and the Secret to Redemption
  Parshat Tetzaveh is unique—it is the only parsha from Moshe Rabbeinu’s birth until Eikev where his name is absent. Instead, Hashem addresses him with “V’ata”—“And you.” The Baal HaTurim explains… Read more: Parshat Tetzaveh: Moshe’s Hidden Presence and the Secret to Redemption
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  The More We Give, The More We Gain
  This Shabbat, we read Parshat Shekalim, the first of the Arba Parshiyot—a reminder of the mitzvah of the half-shekel, which Bnei Yisrael gave to sustain the Communal Korbanot. But this… Read more: The More We Give, The More We Gain
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  Vayikchu Li – Giving Ourselves to Hashem
  The Torah commands:“וְיִקְחוּ־לִי תְּרוּמָה” – “And they shall take for Me a donation.” (Shemot 25:2) Am Yisrael had just witnessed the greatest miracles in history—Yetziat Mitzrayim, Kriyat Yam Suf, and… Read more: Vayikchu Li – Giving Ourselves to Hashem
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  Being Present: The Lesson of “Ve’Yehi Sham”
  In Parshat Mishpatim, Hashem tells Moshe: “Ascend the mountain and be there (ve’yehi sham), and I will give you the tablets, the Torah, and the mitzvot that I have written… Read more: Being Present: The Lesson of “Ve’Yehi Sham”
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  The Power of a Small Gesture
  Sometimes, the smallest act of kindness can change everything. A warm smile, holding the door for someone, offering a kind word—these simple gestures may seem insignificant, but they have the… Read more: The Power of a Small Gesture
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  The Deeper Message of Shabbat: Understanding Creation’s Purpose
  In Parshat Yitro, we encounter one of the most fundamental mitzvot in the Aseret HaDibrot: “Zachor et Yom HaShabbat l’kad’sho” – “Remember the Shabbat day to sanctify it.” The Torah… Read more: The Deeper Message of Shabbat: Understanding Creation’s Purpose
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  The Ultimate Key to Geula: Jewish Unity and the Presence of Hashem
  In Parshat Yitro, just before Matan Torah, the Torah describes Bnei Yisrael’s encampment at Har Sinai: “וַיִּחַן שָׁם יִשְׂרָאֵל נֶגֶד הָהָר” – “And Israel encamped there opposite the mountain.” (Shemot… Read more: The Ultimate Key to Geula: Jewish Unity and the Presence of Hashem
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  Trusting Hashem’s GPS on the Road to Geulah
  When Hashem took Bnei Yisrael out of Egypt, He did not lead them through the shortest route, derech Eretz Plishtim “ki karov hu” which was the closest and seemingly easiest… Read more: Trusting Hashem’s GPS on the Road to Geulah
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  The Healing We Don’t See
  In Parshat Beshalach, Hashem tells Bnei Yisrael: “If you follow My ways and do what you’re supposed to do, I won’t strike you with the plagues I gave to Mitzrayim,… Read more: The Healing We Don’t See
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  What Have You Done for Me Lately?
  We read in the Torah about Bnei Yisrael’s journey out of Mitzrayim, and honestly, it’s frustrating to watch. Hashem saves them from slavery with incredible miracles—the ten plagues, the splitting… Read more: What Have You Done for Me Lately?
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  No Jew Left Behind: Men, Women, Young and Old
  At the beginning of Parshat Bo, Moshe once again delivers Hashem’s message to Paroh: “For how long will you refuse to submit to Me? Let My people go so they… Read more: No Jew Left Behind: Men, Women, Young and Old
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  Strengthening Emunah in Dark Times is the Key to Redemption
  David Hamelech writes in Tehillim: “Tov L’hodot L’Hashem”—”It is good to give thanks to Hashem… To declare Your Chesed in the morning and Your Emuna at night.” (Tehillim 92:2-3) It… Read more: Strengthening Emunah in Dark Times is the Key to Redemption
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  On the Other Side of Struggle
  In this week’s parsha, Bnei Yisrael’s suffering in Mitzrayim intensifies after Moshe’s initial approach to Paroah. The Torah describes their inability to listen to Moshe because of “kotzer ruach” (shortness… Read more: On the Other Side of Struggle
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  Recognizing Hashem’s Goodness: The Path to Redemption
  At the end of last week’s parsha, Moshe approaches Hashem, frustrated that not only did Pharaoh refuse to let Bnei Yisrael go, but the slavery intensified. Hashem reassures Moshe, saying, “Ata tireh”—you… Read more: Recognizing Hashem’s Goodness: The Path to Redemption
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  Hashem Heard Their Cry: Why is this Time Different?
  The Struggles of Bnei Yisrael In this week’s parsha, Shemot, we witness the deepening struggles of Bnei Yisrael as they endure worsening slavery in Mitzrayim. The parsha opens with the… Read more: Hashem Heard Their Cry: Why is this Time Different?
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  Praying from the Heart and the Siddur
  In this week’s parsha, Vayechi, Yaakov blesses his grandsons, Ephraim and Menashe. He then turns to Yosef and assures him that Hashem will be with him, ultimately bringing him back… Read more: Praying from the Heart and the Siddur
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  The Greatest Bracha is Knowing Yourself
  Yaakov’s Unique Brachot: More Than Just Good Wishes This week’s parsha, Vayechi, is packed with powerful moments, and one of the most striking is Yaakov giving brachot to his children.… Read more: The Greatest Bracha is Knowing Yourself
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  Yosef’s Inspiring Story of Faith, Trust, and Forgiveness
  Yosef’s story is one of the most incredible examples of emunah (faith) and bitachon (trust) in Hashem’s plan. Despite everything he went through—being betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery,… Read more: Yosef’s Inspiring Story of Faith, Trust, and Forgiveness
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  A Lesson from Yehuda and Yosef: Life’s Repeated Challenges
  This week’s parsha, Vayigash, brings us to one of the most emotional moments in the Torah: Yehuda’s heartfelt plea to Yosef, culminating in Yosef revealing his identity. But beneath this… Read more: A Lesson from Yehuda and Yosef: Life’s Repeated Challenges
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  The Goblet in Binyamin’s Bag: A Lesson in Perspective
  In this week’s parsha, Yosef tests his brothers one final time. After hosting them for a meal and sending them back home with food, he secretly has his silver goblet… Read more: The Goblet in Binyamin’s Bag: A Lesson in Perspective
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  Yosef’s Lesson: The Need to Take Action
  This week’s parsha begins with a dramatic moment: Yosef is rushed out of prison, cleaned up, and brought before Pharaoh. Pharaoh had been troubled by two unsettling dreams. In the… Read more: Yosef’s Lesson: The Need to Take Action
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  Yosef’s Journey of Bitachon and Hishtadlus
  At the end of parshat Vayeishev, we find Yosef in jail, interpreting the dreams of Pharaoh’s chief cupbearer and baker. Yosef lived with emuna and bitachon—he trusted that everything Hashem… Read more: Yosef’s Journey of Bitachon and Hishtadlus
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  Hate Comes From Distance So Run After Peace
  Shalom (Peace) is one of Hashem’s names. We conclude our tefillah with a bracha for Shalom and the word Shalom is the final word of the powerful Birkat Kohanim. Rabbi… Read more: Hate Comes From Distance So Run After Peace
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  Transforming Challenges into Growth: Insights from the Bat Ayin
  Angels in Disguise Have you ever wondered why life’s struggles can feel so overwhelming? What if I told you that they’re actually angels in disguise? Today is the yortzeit of… Read more: Transforming Challenges into Growth: Insights from the Bat Ayin
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  The Name Yisrael and Its Eternal Bond to Hashem
  In this week’s parsha, Vayishlach, we read one of the most powerful moments in Yaakov’s journey. After an all-night wrestling match with Eisav’s malach, Yaakov prevails. The malach blesses him,… Read more: The Name Yisrael and Its Eternal Bond to Hashem
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  The Power of Perspective – Seeing Hashem’s Hand in Every Step
  In Parshat Vayeitzei, we read about Yaakov Avinu’s journey from Be’er Sheva to Charan. Fleeing from Esav and stepping into the unknown, Yaakov encounters Hashem in a powerful dream. This… Read more: The Power of Perspective – Seeing Hashem’s Hand in Every Step
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  The Power of Tefillah: Giving Hashem Our Heart and Soul
  This week’s parsha, Vayeitzei, highlights the power of tefillah—prayer—and how its effectiveness is proportionate to the depth of emotion we bring to it. Hashem doesn’t want only our words or… Read more: The Power of Tefillah: Giving Hashem Our Heart and Soul
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  Why Yitzchak Wanted Delicious Delicacies in Order to Bless His Son
  In this week’s Parsha, Toldot, Yitzchak Avinu asks Eisav, “V’asei li matamim ka’asher ahavti”—make me delicacies like what I love—not just food, but delicious, enjoyable dishes. At first glance, this… Read more: Why Yitzchak Wanted Delicious Delicacies in Order to Bless His Son
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  The Greatest Blessing, The Greatest Responsibility
  In this week’s parsha, Chayei Sarah, Avraham Avinu instructs Eliezer his servant, to find a wife for his son Yitzchak. Immediately before this story, the Torah states that Hashem blessed… Read more: The Greatest Blessing, The Greatest Responsibility
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  How to Act With Bitachon
  We can learn a lot about Bitachon from Eliezer, Avraham Avinu’s servant. Avraham makes Eliezer promise to follow his directions and go to the place of Avraham’s birth to find… Read more: How to Act With Bitachon