Sfas Emes Podcast

We all have bitterness and challenges - these are part of the life journey that God wants for us. God also provides a chance for a respite, a rest, at time to come closer to God and feel the joy of redemption — Shabbos. We can learn this from a fascinating insight of the Sfas Emes on the mitzvah of Korban Pesach discussed in this week's torah portion.   Inspiration and lessons from the Sfas Emes based on the weekly Torah reading.  Torah translation from Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan. Insights from Rabbi Shlomo Besser, Rabbi Dr. Nosson Chayim Leff , Moshe David Tokayer, and others.  Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah, Brache Chaya bas Feyga, Avraham ben Bluma, Naftli Hersh ben Rachel   A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center  Sponsor this class! visit: www.picoshul.org/donate   #shabbat #shabbos #sefasemes #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning #problemsolving #bo #exile #redemption

Exile, redemption, impurity, revealing the future. Jacob was in Egypt, but he wasn't in Exile. Shabbat can be a way to stay out of exile too. _______ Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Vayechi from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters Torah translation from Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan. Insights from Rabbi Shlomo Besser, Rabbi Dr. Nosson Chayim Leff , Moshe David Tokayer, and others. Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center Sponsor this class! visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #everythingfromgod #sefasemes #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning #hagar #problemsolving #vayechi #exile #redemption

We often blame ourselves for our mistakes and think there is no way to fix them. God who helped you come to the mistake can also help you with the solution. We see this in the powerful and dramatic events in the Viceroy of Egypt's court, when Yehuda he is trying to engineer a prisoner swap. More interesting revelations ensue, including insights into different ways that we can connect to God, our mistakes, and how to seek repairs. ___________________ Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Chayei Sarah from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters Torah translation from Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan. Insights from Rabbi Shlomo Besser, Rabbi Dr. Nosson Chayim Leff , Moshe David Tokayer, and others. Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center Sponsor this class! visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #everythingfromgod #fixingmistakes #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning #hagar #problemsolving #vayigash

Divine providence - Jacob's Journey - Blessing from Preparing the Menorah There are times in our lives when we have to act with more love and sometimes with more justice, there are times we have to hold back because we know it's not healthy. We learn from this week's Torah portion an insight into Jacob's own life journey, which can inform ours. Also we learn some insights into Chanukah/Hanukkah - about the special reward for preparing the menorah. Also a story about Divine Providence __________ Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Vayeshev from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters Torah translation from Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan. Insights from Rabbi Shlomo Besser. Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center Sponsor this class! visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #divineprovidence #rebelimelech #everythingfromgod #godiseverything #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning #hagar #problemsolving #vayishlach

Often we think that the best way to resolve a problem is to put more time, effort or money into a solution. Sometimes that may be the way to solve the problem. But what if the problem presents no obvious solution? What if no amount of time and money in the world will possibly solve it? By recognizing that we have everything we need, and that everything comes from God we can merit having our eyes opened to a solution. In this teaching of the Sfas Emes we look at the dramatic meeting of Yaakov and his brother Esav, and Hagar who is left in the desert but miraculously is saved." __________________ Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Chayei Sarah from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters Torah translation from Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan. Insights from Rabbi Shlomo Besser, Rabbi Dr. Nosson Chayim Leff , Moshe David Tokayer, and others. Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center Sponsor this class! visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #everythingfromgod #godiseverything #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning #hagar #problemsolving #vayishlach

Another Way of Looking at Shabbat. Shabbat can be a time of rest. It can also be a time to inspire us and recharge our spiritual batteries. If can prepare us for the week ahead. ______________ Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Vayeitzei from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center to sponsor this class visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #inspiration #shabbat #spiritualliving #motivation #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning

We are told over and over again that our successes are made through our own efforts and that our failures are ours to learn from. However, is that really always the truth? From an episode in Parsha Chayei Sarah we learn that success can come when get out of our own way. When we realize that we are God's ambassadors in this world. ______________ Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Chayei Sarah from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center to sponsor this class visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #chayeisarah #motivation #shaliach #messengerfromgod #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #abraham #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning

God tells Abraham to leave his home and go... but doesn't tell him where he is going. This offers a big lesson and insight into deepening our faith and connection with God. Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Lech Lecha from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters Inspired and informed by Rabbi Leff, Rabbi Shlomo Besser and Rabbi Elimelech Biderman. Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center to sponsor this class visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #abraham #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning

What connects the story of Adam and Chava being sent from the Garden of Eden, Avraham and Sarah, the giving of the Torah, the Jewish people and God, and the holidays? In this wide ranging discussion from the Sfas Emes, we see the progression of human history as not a fall from grace, but an intentional repurposing of humanity and its mission. Additionally, how do we keep the inspiration of the High Holidays with us after they leave? Do we inevitably have to fall from the elevated spiritual state of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Tishrei or is there a way to keep that with us all year? Inspiration and lessons from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters Inspired and informed by Rabbi Shlomo Besser and Rabbi Elimelech Biderman. A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center to sponsor this class visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #breishit #adamandeve #highholidays #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning

The Sfas Emes teaches that Yom Kippur is a joyous day of self transformation and a taste of the World to Come. Inspired and informed by Rabbi Nosson Chayim Leff Z"L and others. A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center to sponsor this class visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #yomippur #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning

Two dvar Torahs of Sfas Emes on Parsha Nitzavim and a true story to inspire us in our Rosh Hashanah Prayers. First Sfas Emes teaches about how we can achieve having Torah easily within our reach. The second is how we can turn around our lives even after going far away from where we want to be. #sfasemes #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonah #teshuva #roshhashana #baalteshuva #besser #truestory

Being a person who keeps their word is so important. Based on The Tiferes Shlomo on Parsga Matos

Teaching on Parsha Pinchas. The Sfas Emes teaches that God's plan for us is revealed over time. We might want to forsake God, or even to act on God's behalf. And it's imperative that we examine our motivations. I am just upset because things didn't go my way? Am I genuinely concerned for others or only myself? Why should I be privileged to know the story of my life when no one else is? Inspired and informed by Rabbi Nosson Chayim Leff Z"L, Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser, and others. A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center Soon on TorahNow.com to sponsor this class visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #pinchas #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein

External and internal factors can impact our lives careers spiritual practice. Through using the example of Aaron The High Priest, the Sfas Emes teaches how to seek equanimity in life and Spirituality.

God desired to create the world. And Created within us a desire to connect with Him. But we get muddied in the complexity of the physical world and sometimes we forget that. Shabbos reminds us of our true spiritual roots and we can connect with God who is hidden in everything.

Somehow our body and soul have to live together and it creates an internal battle. The body and the soul both seek actualization. Based on the Sfas Emes teachings on Shavuot 5651 (1891). A project of Pico Shul Alevy Learning Center and Torahnow.org To sponsor a class visit: picoshul.org/donate #torah #sfasemes #body #soul #desire #balane #shabbos #meaning #actualization #mindfulpractice #chassidut #midrash

Toiling in Torah is both a necessity and a metaphor for travelers on the highway of life. It includes intellectual pursuit, searching, and mindful activity.

#mindfulness #chassidus #torah Sfas Emes and Rebbe Nachman teach us to see the holy fire of Torah and Godliness in everything. This insight originates in a discussion of the power of speech to inspire and destroy. We discuss self-image, spawning salmon, buying shoes, and how this all helps us see the Fire of Torah in everything. Based on the Sfas Emes commentary on the Torah portion of Behar 5632, informed by the teachings of Rabbi Shlomo Besser Rabbi Noson Chayim Leff Z"L. A project of Pico Shul Alevy Learning Center and Torahnow.org To sponsor a class visit: picoshul.org/donate #torah #sfasemes #rebbenachman #selfesteem #mindfulpractice #chassidut #breslov #midrash

Shabbos mode is built into the fabric of the world and with our actions we can bring holiness into time space and life. Based on Sfas Emes Parsha Emor תרמ"ב 1882

The insights of Tiferes Shlomo on Parsha HaChodesh The connections between the renewal of the month and the mitzvah of the New Moon, the future redemption of the world, Adam and Eves' fall from the Garden and the Jewish people's process of spiritual redemption. To sponsor a class picoshul.org/donate 

A journey with the Sfas Emes on Parsha Vayikra 5631 — The offering of Isaac, the offerings on the alter, coming closer to God, putting God's will in front of our will, experience God through our work, then experience God with just our will. To sponsor a class picoshul.org/donate A project of the Pico Shul Alevy Learning Center Soon on TorahNow.org

To sponsor a class picoshul.org/donate The Sfas Emes in a discussion of the accounting of the funds collected for the Mishkan teaches a powerful lesson. When we connect things to their source above, and we we are part of communal endeavors, we draw down blessings. A project of the Pico Shul Alevy Learning Center Soon on TorahNow.org

Shabbos is the key

Parsha Tetzaveh - Through an analysis of the commandment that God gives Moses regarding lighting the menorah we learn a deep profound idea about the power of every person to bring light to the world.

The Parsha of Mishpatim details our relationship with fellow humans, and how we to live our lives without hate or jealousy. This is how we will merit a closer connection with God, merit the name Yisrael, and the final redemption. Based on Sfas Emes from Feb 11, 1888

What does one Shabbat do? What is the power of Shabbat in the world? How is not working connected with spirituality? Sfas Emes on Parsha Yisro - enjoy!

How can we imbue our lives with more sanctity and connection to God? The Sfas Emes reveals that some of these secrets are contained in the passage we read every morning, “az yashir” from the Song at the Sea.

On the 117th Yahrzteit of the Sfas Emes we learn about source of renewal, how the New Month creates avenues for renewal during the week, and why HaShem gave the Jewish people the mitzvah of Rosh Chodesh before the complete redemption from Egypt! Based on Sfas Emes 5631

Spiritual growth can also mean more temptation and the Sfas Emes explains one of the reasons we were slaves in Egypt. Parsha Va'eira

Spiritual malaise and depression share a similar source: a false perception about reality. Taking from two teachings on Sfas Emes on Parsha Shemos, 5761 and 5763 we delve into the meaning of names, the spiritual work of this time of year, and how we can always learn more about ourselves others and the universe.

The Sfas Emes explains how we can live holy lives in unholy places. Using the lesson of Yaakov, he explains how attachment to the truth helps us strengthen our spiritual foundations.

How can we reconcile very different approaches, different strengths, and not end up killing each other? Sfas Emes Reminds us that how God created all of us was with purpose and that just like Joseph and his brothers were able to reconcile their differences we can as well in a personal and a communal level.

The last day of this festival of miracles and light, called Zos Chanukah by Chassidim, teaches about the Godliness hidden within us and all creation. Based on Sfas Emes 5631. (I'm grateful to Sfas Emes blog for help in deciphering some of the deep insights of this teaching.)

The Sfas Emes offers an incredible lesson on the essence of praise, thanks, and miracles as they applied in the time of the Maccabees and today.

Yaakov teaches us That the greatest kindness that God did for him was having humility and recognition of where all the blessings come from. Also We discuss how to deal with negative thinking and the Yetzer hara.An awesome Sfas Emes

Sfas Emes gives us a way to maintain a deep connection, and how to safely navigate spiritual exile. Based on Parsha Vayeitzei.

Torah from Reb Shlomo and Sfas Emes on Parsha Toldos

An episode on the Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach with his teachings about Lot, Avraham, Moshiach, Reb Elimelech, The Seer of Lublin, Chief Rabbi of Iran, and Reb Tzadok HaKohen.

Brit Milah, circumcision, the tribal identification of the Jewish People, creates a connection to God, diminishing in order to have completion.

A fascinating discussion of spiritual growth and the process that it requires. We learn about Noah who walked with God's help and Abraham who walked without gods help. And we learn how we can grow and nourish our spiritual lives

We often lose sight of the big picture that God encompasses all of creation. Even when we are involved in performance of our spiritual practice we can lose sight of why we are doing what we do. Here the Sfas Emes reminds us that Shabbos helps us keep perspective. A fundamental Sfas Emes and critical paradigm for life.

A Sfas Emes teaching on how to have equilibrium, perspective and greater access to God.

We have many choices for how we spend our time. The choice of spending Shabbos engaged with family, Torah study and prayer gives us access to a spiritual connection which guards us emotionally spiritually and physically.

In this episode we learn from the Tiferet Shlomo of Radomsk, Poland, who explains why this Shabbos is special, and the spiritual potential of every Shabbos.

The Sefas Emes Discusses the difference between our ability to perceive things during the weekday and on the Sabbath and how we attain more clarity.

What is the purpose of the blue string tied to the fringes of garments? How do we find a way of getting unstuck when we think we have hit a wall? What was Korach's mistake? Join us for a inspiring class based on writings of Sfas Emes, Dr. Mark Rutenberg, and Rabbi Yonah Bookstein.

The Sfas Emes discusses how we can learn how to be spiritual in this world by learning more deeply about the episode of the sin of the spies.

Can a person look for ways to hack spirituality and elevate themselves with tests and spiritual dangers? How can we connect closer to God?

Looking into the ideas of Tu'ma and Tahara, the golden calf, and the para adumah. Much thanks to Sfas Emes Blog for the insights that helped unlock this torah.

What are deeper meaning of the menorah and why we light it today? How do we connect time, space and miracles with a mitzvah? Today's class is in depth study of the Sfas Emes teachings on Chanukah in 1872. The Sfas Emes Podcast is text-based study of the Sfas Emes with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein , Alevy Center for Jewish Life and Learning @ Pico Shul in Los Angeles --> Join our WhatsApp Group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HSTXB8QEMQ0J2GrIVy0tU4 ==>> To sponsor this class please visit: picoshul.org/donate

Learning the Sfas Emes on Parsha Vaysihlach, Class Dec 4, 2020. Text-based study of the Sfas Emes with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein , Alevy Center for Jewish Life and Learning @ Pico Shul in Los Angeles --> Join our WhatsApp Group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HSTXB8QEMQ0J2GrIVy0tU4 ==>> To sponsor this daily class please visit: picoshul.org/donate