Tag: personal growth
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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 every detail, map out how it’ll unfold, and maybe even envision how incredible the results will be. But then… nothing. The idea sits, gathering digital dust in your notes, while…
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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 tragic turning point: a new Pharaoh arises, one who “did not know Yosef,” and initiates the enslavement of the Jewish people. As the parsha unfolds,…
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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. But if you read through the brachot carefully, you might notice something surprising: they don’t all sound like blessings. When we think of giving a…
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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, falsely accused, and thrown into prison—he never lost sight of the bigger picture. Yosef understood that every moment of his life, no matter how painful…
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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 dramatic scene lies a profound lesson about growth and teshuva. Yosef orchestrated an elaborate plan, placing his brothers in a situation eerily similar to the…
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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 last candle and realizing it’s all coming to an end. It was fun while it lasted—the lights, the songs, the donuts—but there’s so much more to Chanuka than the celebration…
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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 does is for the best, no matter how it looked at the moment. Think about Yosef’s life up to this point. His brothers hated him…
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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 struggle, is part of Hashem’s master plan. Imagine a journey so carefully crafted that every step—even the painful ones—was designed to lead you toward unimaginable growth, fulfillment and pleasure. This…
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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, and before you know it, you’re scrolling your phone or racing into the chaos of the day. It’s automatic—just something to check off the list. I’ve been there. For years,…
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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 overlook—clean water, fresh air, your health, and the people who fill your life with meaning? Most of us rush through life, taking these blessings for granted. It’s only when something…
