Podcasts about teshuva

Between the wars - due mainly to Prohibition - crime flourished in America and Jews were not immune to the effects.  Gangs of irreligious working class Jews, made their fortunes and met their untimely ends during the 20s & 30s. But the narrative is not without a number of surprising twists, particularly in Chicago - the home of Al Capone.  And why did one notorious thief do Teshuva?   Chapters   00:00 The Rise of Jewish Gangsters in America 20:51 Prohibition: A Catalyst for Crime 24:00 The Interplay of Politics and Crime in Chicago 26:12 The Role of Jewish Gangsters in Chicago's Community 28:36 Protection and Power: The Duality of Gangster Generosity 29:12 Violence and Rivalry: The Miller Brothers' Story 31:51 The Rise and Fall of Jewish Organized Crime 34:15 Max Friedman: From Thief to Notorious Criminal 39:21 Rudensky's Escapes and Criminal Career 44:15 Transformation: From Criminal to Consultant 52:40 Legacy of Change: The Life of Red Rudensky

What Brings Teshuva?

Teshuva!

What was going on the first day of the Mishkan? Aharon's deep avodah of teshuva.

The uniqueness of this Teshuvah.Source Sheet: https://res.cloudinary.com/ouinternal/image/upload/outorah%20pdf/jstoapwkj2prrvaqojou.pdf

The tunnel that was dug to accept him.Source Sheet: https://res.cloudinary.com/ouinternal/image/upload/outorah%20pdf/cckeb4hor9uipc47ad44.pdf

Explaining the dialogue of Yeravam.Source Sheet: https://res.cloudinary.com/ouinternal/image/upload/outorah%20pdf/velvblendhezwcjlxecz.pdf

Living Emunah 2738 Parashat Pekudei: No Matter What In the beginning of parashat Pekudei, the Torah calls the Mishkan, the Mishkan of testimony. One of the things it testified to was Hashem's great love for us. The Mefarshim are bothered why the Torah repeats so much about the Mishkan in parashiyot Vayakhel and Pekudei, after they were already mentioned in Terumah Tetzaveh. Some explain the Jewish people were commanded to build a house for Hashem before they did the Chet Haegel. After they committed that grievous sin, they felt so distanced from Hashem and feared they would never be able to bring His presence down to dwell amongst them. However, after they made Teshuva, Hashem told Moshe to tell the Jewish people that He wants the exact same Mishkan built with every detail and that He was going to dwell with them. And that is why the details are repeated after the Chet Haegel. We see from here that no matter what a Jew does, Hashem always wants him back. We should never feel that because of our sins that Hashem doesn't want us. All we have to do is say that we are sorry and Hashem will be waiting with open arms, kavyachol, to bring us closer. Rabbi Snir Gueta told a story about a young woman named Shlomit. After years of waiting for a child, her parents were blessed with her birth. Tragically, a few years later, her mother fell ill and passed away, leaving her father to raise her alone. He tried his best to connect to his daughter and give her all the love and attention that he could. As she grew during her teenage years, she began drifting from the religious path that he was trying so hard to keep her on. As she got older, she drifted further until she was constantly arguing with her father about religion. She told him outright she was not interested in being religious. Her father kept telling her that he promised her mother that he would raise her to be a true Bat Yisrael, but she wouldn't change. One day she told her father she was leaving home and moving to India. Her father yelled at her, saying that she was being so insensitive, ignoring his request and leaving him all alone. She apologized for leaving him, but said she was going no matter what. Her father, in a moment of desperation, said to her, "If you leave, you are not welcome back. I will never forgive you for this." Her friends were waiting outside, and she left. She was in India for three years. At that time, one of her friends from Israel traveled there, and when she saw her, she hugged her, telling her how much she missed her. And then she gave her her condolences over the death of her father. Shlomit couldn't believe what she was hearing. She had no idea that her father passed away. She began crying uncontrollably, regretting the nonsense that she had been involved in over the past three years, completely abandoning her father and Hashem. She took the next flight back to Israel, and went straight to the cemetery, searching for her father's grave. When she finally found it, she sat there, crying, begging for him to forgive her. She said, "Please, Abba, I made the worst mistake. I will come back to Hashem now. All I want is for you to forgive me." She then went to the Kotel. She stood right by the mechitza between the men and women, and pulled out a piece of paper and wrote a note to Hashem, asking Him to please show her if her father forgave her for what she did. She put the note in the wall, and it immediately fell out. There was no room in any hole there for her note. She saw by the edge of the mechitza, in the men's section, an opening, and she put it there. When she put it down, another note fell out. She picked it up, and saw the name Shlomit bat Chana. She opened it, and began to read, and started to tremble. It said, "Borei olam, my daughter is in India, please bring her back to Teshuva. Her name is Shlomit Bat Chana. If I could talk to her right now, I would tell her that I forgive her for everything. All I want is for her to come back to You, Hashem." Shlomit broke out in tears, and thanked Hashem, and fully came back to Torah and Mitzvot. A human father is willing to take his daughter back, no matter what she does. All the more so, Hakadosh Baruch Hu wants every one of His children back, no matter what they have done. Hashem loves and wants every Jew close to Him. All we have to do is be sincere. Shabbat Shalom.

What Does Teshuva Do?

Rav Judah Mischel is Executive Director of Camp HASC, the Hebrew Academy for Special Children. He is the author of Baderech: Along the Path of Teshuva and the brand-new Haggadah, Baderech: Along the Path of Redemption. Rav Judah lives in Ramat Beit Shemesh with his wife Ora and their family. This is his second time on the Empowered Jewish Living podcast. Here is a link back to his first appearance:"Finding Spirituality in the Boardroom, the Bedroom, and Every Waking Moment"--As we prepare for Passover, this is a great time of year to pick up your copy of Rabbi Shlomo's book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can order a copy on⁠ Amazon⁠ or in your local Jewish bookstore.

B"H Why do we fast before one of the most joyous days of the year? The Megillah teaches us that before the Jewish people could fight back against Haman's decree, they first needed to fast—because true victory isn't just physical, it's spiritual. Fasting is a form of Tefillah (prayer) and Teshuva (repentance), a way to seek Rachamim (heavenly mercy) and reconnect to our source of joy—Torah and Simcha. As we prepare for Purim, we tap into this deep connection, knowing that true joy comes from light, faith, and unity. May this be the last fast our nation ever needs, and may this Purim, leading into Shabbos, bring the ultimate Geulah—a world of peace, love, and eternal Shabbos. ✨ To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!

Danya Ruttenberg is an award-winning author, activist, and rabbi, whose most recent book -- On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World -- won a National Jewish Book Award. Ilana Sumka is a nonprofit leader, experiential educator and community organizer with over 20 years of experience, who recently founded Shleimut: Jewish Paths to Wholeness and Peace. The two of them join Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg for the 6th episode in an ongoing mini-series, exploring North American-Jewish discourse about Israel-Palestine.New courses are now open for registration, in Judaism Unbound's UnYeshiva -- our digital center for Jewish learning and unlearning. Learn more about our online classes by heading to www.judaismunbound.com/classes -- financial aid is available for all courses in the UnYeshiva.Access full shownotes for this episode via this link. If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!

Halachah From The Parshah Series: Parshas Nitzavim - The Mitzvah Of Teshuva and Viduy 09/07/2020

Debate if one can accept fasting as means to resolve sufferings (teshuva), clarification of position of TK regarding crying out for plague (how disagrees with Shimon haTimni)

Yahrtzeit Yomi #1354!!טו שבטThe Shaarei Teshuvaרב חיים מרדכי ב״ר מנחם מאניש מרגליותשערי תשובה(1818)Shevat Yahrtzeits1. Maharam Shick/Ozhrover Rebbe2. Reb Zusha of Anipoli3. Rav S. Bunim of Peshischa4. Rav ML Sassover/Baba Sali5. Sfas Emes6. Oneg Yom Tov/Skolya Rebbe7. Minsker Gadol8. Era of Zekainim9. The Ran/Rav Eliezer Silver10. Rav Isaac Sher/Rayatz/Ronnie Greenwald11. Rav Noach Weinberg12. Rav Meir Atlas13. Rav Baruch Sorotzkin14. Pnei Yehoshua/Rav Aryeh Kaplan15. Shaarei Teshuva16. Maharsham17. Rav Chaim Falagi18. Rav Beinish Finkel/Rav Dovid Soloveitchik/Rav Yitzchok Scheiner19. Rav Yisroel Belsky/Rabbi Dr. Twersky20. Rav Ezra Attiah21. Kochav MiYaakov22. Kotzker/Rav Yehuda Zev Segal/Rav Yankel Galinsky23. Sar Shalom (Belz)24. Nevuas Zechariah25. Rav Yisrael Salanter/Rav Mottel Pogromansky26. The Taz27. Rav Zundel Hutner28. Rav Nesanel Quinn/Rav Yaakov Edelstein29. Alter of Slabodka30. Rav Yerucham Fishel Perla----------------------------------------------------Share the Yahrtzeit Yomi link with your contacts!!https://chat.whatsapp.com/JimbwNtBaX31vmRDdnO3yk---------------------------------------------------To dedicate or sponsor, please contact 917-841-5059, or email yahrtzeityomidaily@gmail.com. Sponsorships can be paid by Zelle to the same number. First come, first served.Monthly sponsorships are $540.Weekly sponsorships are $180.Daily sponsorships are as follows:Dedications (l'Zecher Nishmas, Zechus shidduch/refuah/yeshuah, etc.) are $50.Sponsorships (fliers, advertising, promotions, additional links, etc.) are $100.The cost to request and sponsor a specific Tzaddik (unlisted on the Yahrtzeit Yomi schedule) is $180.MAY THE ZECHUS OF ALL THE TZADDIKIM PROTECT US FROM ALL TZAROS, AND MAY HASHEM GRANT US, AND ALL OF KLAL YISROEL, YESHUOS, NECHAMOS AND BESUROS TOVOS!!!

Learning Lessons in Tanya chapter 29 requires a Healthy Self Awareness in order to crush or identify the animal spirit with the Goal being the Soul. The Heart ❤️ Level is a complicated place, moment and each person has to know him or her self. We can in the merit of Tzaddikim like the Bava Sali, Dovid Hamelech to transform the Heart to a place of Avodas Hashem... Cover Pic

This podcast delves into the profound connection between truth and speech, emphasizing the importance of aligning our words with the divine names of God: Kel, Elokim, and Yudkei Vav Kei. The discussion highlights how these names correspond to pivotal aspects of life such as prayer, Torah, and matchmaking, illustrating that our speech has the power to create positive change in the world. By recognizing the transformative potential of our prayers and the guidance offered by Torah, listeners are encouraged to embrace their ability to influence reality. The episode also explores the deeper meanings of shidduchim, portraying every encounter as a divine match orchestrated by God. Ultimately, the conversation calls for a return to authenticity in communication and an understanding of the spiritual significance behind our words, urging individuals to embody truth in their daily lives.Delving into the intricate relationship between speech, truth, and the divine, the podcast explores how our words can reflect deeper spiritual realities. The host articulates the significance of three names of God—Kel, Elokim, and Yudkei Vav Kei—and how they correspond to distinct aspects of truth in our lives. Through the lens of these names, the discussion traverses the foundational elements of Jewish spirituality: prayer (Tefillah), Torah study, and matchmaking (shidduchim). Each segment illuminates how these elements serve as conduits for divine truth, empowering individuals to transform their reality through sincere speech and actions. The episode emphasizes the idea that every encounter and relationship is orchestrated by God, encouraging listeners to be mindful of their interactions as opportunities for spiritual growth and connection.Takeaways: The podcast emphasizes the importance of truth in our speech and actions, urging listeners to align their speech with the divine names of God for greater spiritual impact. It discusses the four categories of speech—Tzedakah, Teshuva, Ashirim, and Malchus—highlighting how each category can be infused with truth to enhance personal growth. Listeners are encouraged to recognize the power of their prayers to change reality, suggesting that genuine prayer can invoke divine intervention in everyday life. The episode explores the relationship between Torah study and personal transformation, asserting that engaging with Torah can illuminate one's understanding of truth in life. The dialogue includes a deep dive into the concept of matchmaking, illustrating how every encounter is divinely orchestrated and serves a greater purpose in one's journey. Finally, the discussion culminates in a call to action, urging individuals to embody truthfulness in their lives and interactions, promoting a more authentic and fulfilling existence.

Tanya 28 tevet Cap 17 Parte 2 -Nos Reshaim o coração domina o intelecto,até que façam teshuva

The Merit to Learn Together in the Real Office with Boruch Yitzchak Ben Masha who returned from North Israel by Syria

From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rabbi Judah Mischel, a passionate advocate for unity and resilience within the Jewish community.Rav Judah is Executive Director of Camp HASC, the Hebrew Academy for Special Children. He is the Mashpiah of OU-NCSY, founder of Tzama Nafshi and the author of Baderech: Along the Path of Teshuva.Known for his inspiring perspectives and heartfelt storytelling, he addresses the current challenges facing the Jewish world, reflects on personal experiences and broader communal narratives, and emphasizes the potential for growth and transformation even during times of crisis.Plus, discussions of the elections (apolitical of course!) - all this and more, Behind the Bima.00:00 - Introduction7:08 - Interview

This is the grand finale podcast of "The Art of Teshuva", in the Judean Book Club. In a mysterious wonder, written decades before the State of Israel was reestablished, Rabbi Kook, the first chief rabbi of Israel, gives a prophetic message for our generation, survivors of the October 7th war. This is a message we all need to hear as we approach Simcha Torah this year. This holiday completes the Teshuva process we started in Elul.

This series is sponsored by Mira and Daniel Stokar, and this episode is sponsored by dailygiving.org.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to musician Matisyahu Miller—known as “Matisyahu”—who has publicly re-embraced his Judaism and Zionism since October 7.Matisyahu's public persona has long been subject to scrutiny and analysis. Comparatively few people, though, have listened to his story in depth. In this episode we discuss:How has the public expression of Matisyahu's Jewish identity ebbed and flowed throughout his life?Is there anything Matisyahu would change about the Orthodox community?How has the inwardness of Matisyahu's Jewish identity guided him throughout his life?Tune in to hear a conversation about what it means to be, in Matisyahu's words, “a pnimius Yid.”Grammy-nominated artist Matisyahu is a singer, songwriter, rapper, and alternative rock musician. He's known for his skill in blending reggae and hip hop as he provides a raw expression of his spirituality. His long and winding career consists of seven albums including chart-topping Light, Youth, Spark Seeker, Akeda, and Undercurrent with hits such as "One Day", "Sunshine", and "King Without A Crown". Through his lyrics, Matisyahu develops a personal, artistic, and sophisticated way to express the yearning for deep spiritual meaning, and as his own beliefs opened up to find more variety and depth, the desire for his performances to match the unpredictable flow of life developed as well. References:The Office Light by MatisyahuAkeda by MatisyahuHoly Brother: Inspiring Stories and Enchanted Tales about Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach by Yitta Halberstam MandelbaumThe Sabbath by Abraham Joshua HeschelPolitics Of Experience by R.D. Laing"Spiritual Schadenfreude: The Case of Matisyahu's Beard" by David BashevkinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

This series is sponsored by Mira and Daniel Stokar, and this episode is sponsored by dailygiving.org.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Emmi Polansky, known on social media as @livingemunah, about her journey finding agency as a single mother. Sometimes, when we talk about teshuva, we're referring to repentance for our specific sins. Another type of teshuva, as we explore, is a return to God as we celebrate our own worthiness and tzelem Elokim. In this episode we discuss:What is it like to participate in chagim and simchas during the process of divorce?How do we pick up the pieces when our plans for a perfect familial and spiritual life fall apart?How did fitness help improve Emmi ‘s mental and emotional health?Tune in to hear a conversation about what it means to repeatedly return to God in times of apparent loneliness. Interview begins at 12:21.References:Chagigah 15aAs a Driven Leaf by Milton SteinbergSin•a•gogue: Sin and Failure in Jewish Thought by David Bashevkin@livingemunah on Instagram Emunah Minute

This series is sponsored by Mira and Daniel Stokar, and this episode is sponsored by dailygiving.org.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Tuvia Tenenbom, a formerly Haredi and now secular Jew and the author of Careful, Beauties Ahead!, about how he developed a new love for Haredi religious life.When Tuvia Tenenbom wrote a book about Haredim in Mea Shearim, he found that all Jews—no matter how different their communities—are interconnected in more ways than we might think. In this episode we discuss:How did the Haredi community respond to October 7?What do outsiders misunderstand about Haredi Jews?Is humor the universal Jewish language? Tune in to hear a conversation about what it means to truly love the entirety of the Jewish family. Interview begins at 28:37.Tuvia Tenenbom is an Israeli-American theater director, playwright, and author who is the founding artistic director of the Jewish Theater of New York. He authored several books that deal with themes of Jewish life, Jewish culture, antisemitism, and the Holocaust, including his well-known Catch The Jew!. He joins us to discuss the year he, a secular Jew, spent with the Haredi Jews of Mea Shearim. References:18Forty Podcast: “Joshua Leifer and Shaindy Ort: How Progressive Activists Rediscovered Traditional Jewish Life”Tosafot on PesachimCareful, Beauties Ahead! by Tuvia TenenboCatch The Jew! by Tuvia TenenbomWorks of Tuvia TenenbomBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

This series is sponsored by Mira and Daniel Stokar, and this episode is sponsored by dailygiving.org.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Yussie Zakutinsky, rabbi of K'hal Mevakshei Hashem in Lawrence, New York, about his vision for a Judaism that unites the entire Jewish People—no matter how wide the gaps between us. Since October 7, our Jewish communities have begun to come together and temporarily set out differences aside. As we move forward as a nation, we have so much further to go. In this episode we discuss:How can we see the divinity in Jews with whom we profoundly disagree?What do we mean when we say “the entirety of the Jewish People is an expression of God”?How can we rescue the divinity within ourselves and within one another?Tune in to hear a conversation about, as the Baal Shem Tov described it, vanquishing the dragon and redeeming the princess—i.e., elevating the good in all the Jewish People. Interview begins at 20:27. Rabbi Yussie Zakutinsky is a rabbi and spiritual leader. He is the rabbi of K'hal Mevakshei Hashem in Lawrence, New York, and is a sought-after lecturer and leader of spiritual happenings.References:Mesillat Yesharim by Moses Chaim LuzzattoDerekh Hashem by Moses Chaim LuzzattoAvodah Zarah 9arabbiywilk.comGenesis 12:518Forty Podcast: “Rabbi YY Jacobson: How Did the Rebbe Revolutionize Judaism?”Works of Rav KookWorks of Rav Tzadok HaKohenDivrei Soferim 16Pachad Yitzchok by Rav Yitzchok HutnerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.