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This week's episode is both very personal and powerfully relevant. Toks shares the story behind The Baby Cot Shop's upcoming concession in Harrods- an extraordinary milestone wrapped in excitement… and fear. As she reflects on a journal entry written over eight years ago, just before opening the King's Road store, we're reminded that fear often shows up right before elevation. But not all fear is the same. In this episode, you'll learn how to identify whether your fear is a warning or a doorway to something greater—and what to do when your thoughts are trying to hold you back. ⸻ What You'll Hear:  • The difference between Pachad (paralysing fear) and Yirah (awe-inspiring fear)  • The real reason fear shows up at the edge of breakthrough  • Two conversations that nearly stopped Toks from opening The Baby Cot Shop  • How to identify where your thoughts and decisions are really coming from  • The power of curating your environment before a season of growth  • Why vision must be led by spirit, not flesh ⸻ If you're standing at the edge of a bigger life, this is your reminder that fear doesn't get to lead. Tune in, take notes, and press forward anyway. ⸻ Let's Stay Connected Start your mornings with purpose and clarity—make The Authentic Edge your 5 a.m. habit every weekday. In just 3–5 minutes, you'll get powerful insights to set the tone for a winning day. Don't stop there; connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or www.toksaruoture.com for deeper conversations, exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, and free resources. By signing up for my newsletter, you'll receive inspiration, updates on private classes, and tools to keep you growing authentically. Let's live a life that starts daily with intention, focus, and success.

Are You Creating From Fear or Safety?Are you unknowingly creating from fear? While we might prefer to create from a sense of safety, many of us are driven by fear—whether it's the ego's fear of scarcity (Pachad) or the awe-filled fear of expansion (Yirah).In this episode, we'll explore:The two types of fear and how to tell the difference.Why nervous system regulation is the key to shifting from fear to safety.How the Law of Creation (Feel, Be, See, Say, Do) can transform your process.Take a moment to reflect:What would it feel like to create from safety and trust, instead of fear?How would your creations—and your life—change?We'll also dive into the River Metaphor, a powerful reminder to trust life's flow while co-creating with intention.

Yirah!

People sometimes think, " Do I really have to work on humility? Is that an obligation? I've heard of Yirat Shamayim, But where is humility on the list of things that I have to work on?" At the beginning of the Bet Halevi's essay on arrogance and humility, he points out that arrogance is a sin. So of course you have to work on it. But there are a lot of things that are sins. Is this something that has to be at the top of my radar? Is it a priority? We hear about movements of Ahavat Yisrael/love your fellow man , and we have movements about that. There's a movement to guard your eyes, as well. But I haven't yet seen a Ga'avah movement where people say, Make Klal Yisrael Humble Again. We don't find such initiatives out there. So let's quote a pasuk in Mishleh from the wisest of men, Shlomo Hamelech, טו ( כח) לֵב צַדִּיק יֶהְגֶּה לַעֲנוֹת: /The heart of a righteous person will considers what to answer. Simply speaking, Rashi and other commentaries understand the word לענות means to answer . Rabbenu Yonah, in his commentary on Mishleh, has a different explanation.. He says the root of the word לענות is the same as ענו / humble or עני /poor Rabbenu Bachye, in his introduction, Parashat Bahar Vayikra 25:1 brings down this pasuk (as in his introduction to many, parshiot, he brings down a pasuk in Mishleh) and he says that the word laanot is the same as the term used when Hashem spoke to Paroah So said God, the God of the Hebrews, עד מתי מאנת לענות מפני / Until when do you refuse to humble yourself in front of Me . Rashi says on that word, לענות follow the Targum. The Targum says, להתכנעא which means to be to be humble . And the root of the word he says is Ani/poor . Base on this Rabbenu Yonah explains the pasuk. He says, the Sadik is always thinking of ways to humble himself. Rabbenu Bachye in that same spot says that's the defining aspect of a sadik. The sadik is someone who humbles himself. And now for Rabbenu Yona's powerful words, יש צורך למערכי לב להתמדת הצעות במחשבות להגיע אל הענוה ולאהוב את השפלות, A person must create compositions in his heart to constant ideas and thoughts to reach humility into being lowly. So Rabbenu Yonah doesn't just say it's a fleeting thought. Rather, there is a need to create compositions constantly, with new ideas on how to become humble. Rav Wolbe used to quote another Rabbenu Yonah in Shaare teshuva (Shaar ג letter 15 ( , where he's talking about the requirement to have Yirat Shamayim . And he says people that are not constantly creating compositions and thinking and understanding, the prophet says strong words about them, Rav Wolbe used to say the term, Orchim Maracha is used by Rav Akiva Eiger, one of the great giants of yesteryear, who wrote a 20-30 piece essay on a topic and called a Maracha . It's like a composition. He says, that's what you have to do for Yirat Shamayim. And I'll add that Rabbenu Yona uses the same word of Orchim Machshevot on humility . These are similar words- where in Shaare Teshuva he says, Letitbonen Tamid, here he says, hatmada/ consistent thoughts. So it may seem like it's a contradiction, to have Anava and Yirah at the same time but we can answer based on another pasuk in Mishleh 22:4. עֵ֣קֶב עֲ֭נָוָה יִרְאַ֣ת יְהֹוָ֑ה עֹ֖שֶׁר וְכָב֣וֹד וְחַיִּֽים׃ / The result of humility is fear of Hashem. The Artscroll commentary on Mishleh quotes from Siftei Chaim, that says, " Arrogance is the primary obstacle to recognizing Hashem. Such a person finds it hard to acknowledge that his abilities are gifts of Hashem for such an awareness would impinge upon his sense of self-importance. A humble person, however, knows he is a minute creature controlled by Hashem, so he automatically develops the fear of Hashem. So we no longer have a contradiction. Rabbenu Yonah is saying both are true. You need to constantly think of ways to have Yirat Shamayim and you have to constantly think it's about being humble because it's one and the same. Rav Wolbe, in his sefer Alei Shor (vol 2 Page 141) on the topic of the learning Mussar in the unit Marechet Limud Mussar/Composition on Learning Mussar, mentions sources and discusses how Mussar is not a new creation. Everything we have is tradition. He quotes from different Amoraim from the Gemara that use the technique of mussar , which is repeating to yourself important principles to penetrate your heart. He quotes from Sanhedrin7A, that when Rav, an Amora, would see a crowd of scholars following him, (fearing that he might get arrogant) he would say the following verse from Iyov 20:7 to himself: כְּֽ֭גֶלְלוֹ לָנֶ֣צַח יֹאבֵ֑ד רֹ֝אָ֗יו יֹאמְר֥וּ אַיּֽוֹ׃ If his stature rises to the heavens, he shall perish forever like his waste Rav quoted this pasuk to avoid getting haughty from all the people are following him . He reminded himself, Calm down. As high as you get, you're not going to be here forever. In a similar practice by Mar Zutra Hasida/the pious, his students would carry him on their shoulders during the Shabbat of the festival discourse when everyone would gather together He would say the pasuk from Mishleh 27:24 כִּ֤י לֹ֣א לְעוֹלָ֣ם חֹ֑סֶן וְאִם־נֵ֝֗זֶר לְד֣וֹר (דור) [וָדֽוֹר]׃ / For riches are not forever And does the crown endure for all generations? So these greatest of the greats were giving themselves Mussar, lest they fall prey to the challenge of arrogance. For a more modern story on the same topic, there is a story is in the Maggid Speaks , the original book by Rabbi Pesach Krohn, which are stories and parables of Rav Shlomo Schwadron z'l the Maggid of Yerushalayim (see page 154). Rav Isser Zalman Meltzer the great Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Etz Chaim (1870 to 1953) was always careful not to write on Chol Hamoed. (People are careful not to write unless it's an emergency, or some kind of a loss or damage would be incurred if you don't write.) but he asked his nephew for a pen and ink to write something. The nephew wanted to know what the emergency is. Under pressure, Rav Isser Zalman revealed that, " On Chol Hamoed, a lot of people come to visit me. I have the ability to look into people. When I'm talking to them, I'm immediately aware of a person's virtues and faults. It hurts me to know the faults of people who come to visit me. Additionally, knowing another's faults can lead me to become arrogant. So I devised a plan: Shlomo Hamelech in Mishleh 4:25 writes, עֵ֭ינֶיךָ לְנֹ֣כַח יַבִּ֑יטוּ וְ֝עַפְעַפֶּ֗יךָ יַיְשִׁ֥רוּ נֶגְדֶּֽךָ׃ / Let your eyes seek honesty and your brows search straightforwardly before you. Now the word lenochach which here is used for honesty , is usually translated towards yourself . So now there's a new meaning. Let your eyes seek yourself. In other words, look at yourself. See your own faults instead of the fault of others. I always keep this pasuk in front of me on a small piece of paper as people are talking to me. It helps me avoid Gaava. But now I can't find that slip of paper. It's an emergency. I have to write this down now, lest I fall into arrogance." Many years after Rav Isser Zalman passed away, Rav Shlomo Schwadron was sitting in the Succah of Rav Isser Zalman's son-in-law on Chol Hamoed and he told over the story. Rav Isser Zalman's daughter, who was listening to the story as well, left the Succah and came back with a smile on her face and a sugar bowl in her hand. She said, " This is the sugar bowl my father kept on his table and on the sugar bowl was etched this pasuk עֵ֭ינֶיךָ לְנֹ֣כַח יַבִּ֑יטוּ וְ֝עַפְעַפֶּ֗יךָ יַיְשִׁ֥רוּ נֶגְדֶּֽךָ׃ He kept it in front of him, but in a hidden way, to give himself this message. This is how the Greats became great, by constantly looking for ideas to humble themselves.

Yirah!

We continue in our Perek Shira series, and today we will talk about the song of the Barley kernel : שִׁבֹּלֶת שְׂעוֹרִים אוֹמֶרֶת. תְּפִלָּה לְעָנִי כִי יַעֲטֹף וְלִפְנֵי יי יִשְׁפֹּךְ שִׂיחוֹ (תהילים קב א) The barley kernel says, A song to the Poor Man. As he wraps himself in front of Hashem, he pours out his prayers. The word yaAtof means to wrap himself, but the Radak says, it doesn't mean to literally to wrap himself, but rather, when someone is praying and he's in a difficult situation, he's hunched over as if he's wrapped within himself. The Malbim says the term YaAtof refers to hunger, as it says נַ֝פְשָׁ֗ם בָּהֶ֥ם תִּתְעַטָּֽף i n Tehilim 107,5 and also in Iyov in chapter 2. So the term of LaAtof refers to someone that is in hunger . Regardless, this poor man is in trouble and he's crying out to God. The Mabit explains that this poor man eats barley , which is actually animal food . This barley is, so to say, expressing the song of the poor man who has nothing to eat, to the extent that he'll eat even barley , and he pours out his heart to Hashem. The term of Si'ach means someone that's in pain . Rabbenu Bachye says in Bereshit 24,63, that Yitzhak Avinu used the term LaSuach BaSadeh when he went out to pray. Tefila L'Ani ki YaAtof and it's actually a Gemara in Masechet Berachot and a Midrash Rabba in Bereshit 60,14. We see from here that Yitzhak Avinu represents Middat HaDin (Avraham is hesed, and Yitzhak is Din/judgment) and וְלִפְנֵי יי יִשְׁפֹּךְ שִׂיחו ֹ was the prayer of Yitzhak Avinu, which is Minha . Avraham Avinu symbolizes Hessed – as it says, in the morning, there is kindness. The birds are chirping, everyone's in a good mood. But once the sun is sitting, there's impending doom. Nothing happened yet, but Yitzhak Avinu's Mincha , which is Middat HaDin is hovering. It looks like something is going to happen. And Yaakov Avinu's Tefila is Arbit - in the night. So at Minha , nothing happened yet . But it looks like we're in a little trouble here. That's Middat HaDin and that's the prayer of this poor man. He doesn't know where his next meal is coming from. Nothing has happened yet, but he has what to worry about. So the barley is connecting to the poor man on the simple level, as we said from the Mabit, because a poor man eats barley. But the Sror HaMor in Vayikrah 23,10, and other places says that barley symbolizes God's judgment. We know the days of the Omer are days of judgment, and we start off with the barley Korban. That's when the students of Rabi Akiva passed away. The Sotah , a lady who is suspected of being unfaithful, brings a barley offering to arouse God's judgment. Barley symbolizes judgment . He points out that the wordfor barley , שעורה SeOrah , is spelled with a ש sin , but it's interchangeable with a Samech ס ( as Sotah is spelled with a ס Samech in the Torah with a ש sin in the Gemara ). And the word sa'arah means hurricane , a wind of turmoil and tumult that is coming to the world. That's barley . So barley symbolizes the judgment that's coming, and the barley is telling us, Pray . Wrap yourself in a talet, wrap yourself in yourself. Pour out your heart and we could turn it around. Yitzhak Avinu prays and what happens? His wife comes with 10 camels of gold. He becomes the wealthiest of the Avot . He turns everything around. Yitzhak Avinu is Pachad, Emah, Yirah, which are three terms of fear and that have the same initial letters as Pote'ach Et Yadecha; because with his fear and his praying, he turned everything around. Our last thought on this pasuk is from the Chida in his sefer Homat Anach on Tehilim . In perek 102,1 he tells us in the name of the Yavetz that there are three reasons why a prayer should be received. One is because the person is easy . He takes insults. Number two because is he controls his desire. And number three is that he prays a lot, and he cites this pasuk תְּפִלָּה לְעָנִי כִי יַעֲטֹף וְלִפְנֵי יי יִשְׁפֹּךְ שִׂיחוֹ and says, Tefila L'Ani means he's humble , YaAtof means he wraps himself , which we said also could mean he's hungry , which means he controls his desire. And Lifnei Hashem Yoshpoch Sicho means he is constantly praying . That's the increased prayer. So those are three secrets for one's prayer to be answered. תְּפִלָּה לְעָנִי כִי יַעֲטֹף וְלִפְנֵי יי יִשְׁפֹּךְ שִׂיחוֹ The barley's song is teaching us the secret to overcome the Middat HaDin , Hashem's trait of justice.

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Yirah!

When Do I Demonstrate Yirah?

Recently we mentioned the concept that when a Sadik is relied on by others, Hashem will respond, so as not to, so to say, embarrass the Sadik , which we quoted in the name of Rav Chaim Palagi and others. Thisnis acuLly an earlier source for this concept, in our next pasuk, Tehilim 25,3 which says, גַּ֣ם כׇּל־קֹ֭וֶיךָ לֹ֣א יֵבֹ֑שׁוּ יֵ֝בֹ֗שׁוּ הַבּוֹגְדִ֥ים רֵיקָֽם All those that rely should not be embarrassed… The Midrash Tehilim says David Hamelech is saying to Hashem, God, when I stand in prayer in front of You, my prayer should not be despised. Why? Because the eyes of the Jewish people are on me and my eyes are on You. And when you listen to my prayer, it's like You're listening to their prayer. The Midrash adds that we find the same thing with the prayer of the Sibbur . The Shaliach Sibbur represents the people, the eyes of the people are on the Shaliach Sibbur , and his eyes are on Hashem. Therefore, Hashem listens, and it quotes our pasuk, גַּ֣ם כׇּל־קֹ֭וֶיךָ לֹ֣א יֵבֹ֑שׁוּ This is probably the source that on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, before the Baal Tokeah blows or before the Shaliach Sibbur represents the people, he says, this line. Now back to our pasuk - גַּ֣ם כׇּל־קֹ֭וֶיךָ לֹ֣א יֵבֹ֑שׁוּ יֵ֝בֹ֗שׁוּ הַבּוֹגְדִ֥ים רֵיקָֽם All those that hope to You should not be embarrassed. Only the rebels should be embarrassed. Gam means also , kol means every , it's a term of reboy , of addition . What are we referring to? How far does this hope go? Is it for everybody? The Midrash says on this pasuk that there was a traveling man who was grabbed by the police. He didn't have the right papers or the right identification. But he said, “ Please don't hit me. I am from the king's household.” So they spared him, and in the morning they brought him to the king, who looked at the prisoner and asked, “ My son, do you know me?” The man confessed that he did not. “ So why did you claim that you're from my household? ” The man replied, “ The truth is, I'm not, but I relied on you because I knew if I didn't say that they'd hit me.” The king then instructed his officers, “ Because he relied on me, even with no merits and no previous knowledge of me, let him go.” David Hamelech is saying the same thing. This is the concept of Gam kol kovecha lo yeboshu .. it's going to be an embarrassment. I'm counting on the king. He'll come through for me. This is a very important pasuk, it's the source for this concept called kivoy/hope . The sefer Shaare Chaim, written by Rav Chaim Sofer, of the descendants of Chatam Sofer, says that there's a difference between bitachon/reliance and kivoy/hope. This is also brought down by one of the Rishonim , Abraham ben Ramoch. Reliance is a guarantee . Ani mavtiach lecha/I guarantee you, and you are bote'ach/you rely on me with full confidence. That's one level. But what happens if I wasn't guaranteed? Or I don't feel guaranteed. There's a lower level of bitachon which is called kivoy , when don't have that full level . and this includes everybody, even the one that's not worthy. He's not worthy, but he hopes to Hashem, so he also will be answered. The Rambam's son, in his sefer Maspik L'Ovdeh Hashem, in his chapter on Bitachon, goes through all the levels of bitachon. He says the first level is a person who hopes to Hashem. He's counting on Hashem's mercy. He's worried and concerned that he has sins. And this fellow is the Mekaveh/ the one who hopes. He says, David Hamelech's pesukim are full of descriptions of this man, חִ֭זְקוּ וְיַאֲמֵ֣ץ לְבַבְכֶ֑ם כׇּל־הַ֝מְיַחֲלִ֗ים לַֽיהֹוָֽה those that are hoping Hashem, המיילים לחסדו / those that hope to Hashem's kindness, גַּ֣ם כׇּל־קֹ֭וֶיךָ , קוה אל ה׳…. He says, these are the people of Tikva/hope but they also have Yirah/fear because they're afraid that they're not worthy. There is a beautiful pasuk that we've quoted in the past, Tehilim 147, 11 which says, רוֹצֶ֣ה יְ֭הֹוָה אֶת־יְרֵאָ֑יו אֶת־הַֽמְיַחֲלִ֥ים לְחַסְדּֽוֹ׃ Hashem wants those that fear Him, those that are hoping for His kindness. This is a new way of reading this. He's afraid , but not a Yireh Hashem/God-fearing man. This man is afraid that he's not worthy, and therefore he's hoping for Hashem's kindness . This man, afraid that he's not worthy and hoping for Hashem, is at the base level of bitachon. That's Mekaveh . He might not be a Bote'ach , but he is also being told, Gam kol Kovecha/ all those that hope to You… he's on baseline, and Lo Yeboshu/They're not gonna be embarrassed. But the fellow who's a rebel, יֵ֝בֹ֗שׁוּ הַבּוֹגְדִ֥ים רֵיקָֽם He Will be embarrassed. It's interesting that the term used is boged / rebel or really, traitor . An important point brought down is that even if a person sins, as long as he is not a rebel or a malicious sinner (which is most of us or all of us) he is still in the category of bitachon. That's why David Hamelech says, “Who's the one that's going to be embarrassed? Who's the one that can't have kivoy? The fellow who's a boged. But as long as we're below that status of boged, we're good. This is brought down by the Chafetz Chaim in Shemirat Halashon (vol 2 chapter 19), where the spies try to tell the Jewish people that they're not worthy to go into Eretz Yisrael. And that's why Kalev and Yehoshua say, “ Don't be rebels . ” The Chafetz Chaim says, as long as a person is not a rebel and doesn't intentionally want to uproot the Torah, in his words, “ You can hope for all good .” This is an important pasuk גַּ֣ם כׇּל־קֹ֭וֶיךָ לֹ֣א יֵבֹ֑שׁוּ יֵ֝בֹ֗שׁוּ הַבּוֹגְדִ֥ים רֵיקָֽם All those that hope- which includes me and you. Have a wonderful day.

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We are now in Pesukei Bitachon, Tehilim 115,11 יִרְאֵ֣י יְ֭הֹוָה בִּטְח֣וּ בַיהֹוָ֑ה עֶזְרָ֖ם וּמָגִנָּ֣ם הֽוּא׃ Those that fear Hashem rely on Hashem. He is their help and their shield. What is the connection between those that fear Hashem and those that rely on Him? Rabbenu Bachye in Bamidbar 25,11 tells us it's known that Fear of Hashem is a stepping stone to Bitachon. We have to start with fear of Hashem, which is the realization that Hashem is here. Fear of Hashem doesn't mean that you walk around shivering all day. Fear of Hashem means you realize Hashem is here. Rav Wolbe, as well as others, says that יראה Yirah / fear has the same letters as ראה Ra'ah / to see , which means fear of Hashem means you're aware of Hashem and therefore you don't want to sin because He's watching me . And ultimately, if I'm aware of Hashem and know He's here, then I rely on Him. That's why יִרְאֵ֣י יְ֭הֹוָה בִּטְח֣וּ בַיהֹוָ֑ה those that fear Hashem rely on Hashem. Rabbenu Yonah, in his Igeret HaTashuva , unit 70, says that the more fear of Hashem you have, the stronger your reliance on Hashem becomes, and he quotes our pasuk: יִרְאֵ֣י יְ֭הֹוָה בִּטְח֣וּ בַיהֹוָ֑ה Rabbenu Yonah, in Mishleh 18,10 asks why we single out that Yireh Hashem rely on Hashem, and he says it's because the reliance of people that fear Hashem is a different level of reliance. Furthermore, the Chatam Sofer points out that the rule is that we always go up in the levels of holiness. The pesukim start off with Yisrael Betach B'Hashem . Yisrael is the base level. Just the fact that he identifies as a Jew is something, as we previously discussed. Then there's the Bet Aharon Bitchu B'Hashem , those are the Kohanim . That's the next level. But the highest level is Yireh Hashem , those that fear Hashem. One of the greats in our Torah is Pinhas, somebody who put his life on the line, someone that had Yirah and Bitachon . Rabbenu Bachye, in Bamidbar 25,11 says that Pinhas was a God-fearing man and also a Bote'ach B'Hashem and his reward for killing Kozbi and Zimri was (Malachi 2,5) בְּרִיתִ֣י ׀ הָיְתָ֣ה אִתּ֗וֹ הַֽחַיִּים֙ וְהַשָּׁל֔וֹם / My covenant was with him- Life and Shalom He got life. He lived forever, and he got peace. These are really connected. Living forever comes from the fact that your body is at peace with itself. His body and soul never separated. Rabbenu Bachye says he got these two rewards, peace and life, because he had the traits of Yirah and Bitachon . What is a greater reward than life and peace? Of course, we want to live but we know that without peace, what is life? We're learning that these two levels, fear of Hashem and reliance on Hashem, give us the two greatest gifts that we can ask for: HaChaim V'HaShalom. And it builds on itself, as we said. The the more fear of Hashem we have, the more reliance on Hashem we have. The Chatam Sofer says in Shemot 18,23 that Yirat Shamayim comes from learning Torah. This point was a bit of a hiddush to me. We talk a lot about relying on Hashem, but there's a process. You need to work on Yirat Shamayim/ Fear of Hashem in general. We learn this from Yosef HaSadik who controlled himself from sinning with his boss's wife. He had Yirat Hashem . He said, I don't want to sin to God . He is also the role model of bitachon/reliance on Hashem, because you can't just jump to relying on Hashem. You rely on Hashem if you're aware of His presence. And if you're aware of His presence, then you also follow His rules and regulations and don't sin, so Bitachon needs Yirat Shamayim. We shouldn't fool ourselves. We know that bitachon is elusive, so we really have to say to ourselves, If we have real bitachon, it should come with real Yirat Shamayim as well. Have a wonderful day.

Yirah!

Unlock the secrets of leading a stress-free life with the transformative wisdom of Judaism that we've unearthed in our latest episode. Prepare to enrich your understanding of perspective and trust in God, as we delve into the Jewish approach to fear and the Almighty's constant presence. We share the inspiring tale of Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, bringing to life the Jewish community's profound devotion to Hashem and the meaningful traditions that define our observance of the sacred festival of Passover.Experience the essence of Judaism in a conversation that goes beyond ritual, celebrating the intimate bond between God and His people. Discover how the Torah, likened to a cherished engagement ring, represents not only a set of commandments but a symbol of an everlasting covenant. Through our discussion, we explore how prayer and the joy of daily life can strengthen our relationship with the Divine, offering insights into how faith is deeply interwoven with love and commitment.Wrap up your spiritual journey with us as we reflect on the power of prayer, especially when we intercede for others, and the refreshing vitality of the Torah. We share personal stories that highlight the importance of accountability, drawing parallels between life's ultimate scrutiny and the meticulous care we take in our everyday choices. Join us as we celebrate the joys of Jewish identity and the heartwarming connections fostered through our holidays, inspiring you to embrace a life filled with meaning and divine connection.This episode (#260) of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe is dedicated in Honor of Dr. Howard Schreiber and our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!****To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories to awolbe@torchweb.orgPlease visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/donate. Thank you!For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.comRecorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on March 21, 2021, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 25, 2023 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Unlock the secrets of leading a stress-free life with the transformative wisdom of Judaism that we've unearthed in our latest episode. Prepare to enrich your understanding of perspective and trust in God, as we delve into the Jewish approach to fear and the Almighty's constant presence. We share the inspiring tale of Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, bringing to life the Jewish community's profound devotion to Hashem and the meaningful traditions that define our observance of the sacred festival of Passover.Experience the essence of Judaism in a conversation that goes beyond ritual, celebrating the intimate bond between God and His people. Discover how the Torah, likened to a cherished engagement ring, represents not only a set of commandments but a symbol of an everlasting covenant. Through our discussion, we explore how prayer and the joy of daily life can strengthen our relationship with the Divine, offering insights into how faith is deeply interwoven with love and commitment.Wrap up your spiritual journey with us as we reflect on the power of prayer, especially when we intercede for others, and the refreshing vitality of the Torah. We share personal stories that highlight the importance of accountability, drawing parallels between life's ultimate scrutiny and the meticulous care we take in our everyday choices. Join us as we celebrate the joys of Jewish identity and the heartwarming connections fostered through our holidays, inspiring you to embrace a life filled with meaning and divine connection.This episode (#260) of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe is dedicated in Honor of Dr. Howard Schreiber and our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!****To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories to awolbe@torchweb.orgPlease visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/donate. Thank you!For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.comRecorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on March 21, 2021, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 25, 2023 ★ Support this podcast ★

Have you ever felt the electrifying jolt of understanding your life's purpose, or the daunting weight of uncertainty that clouds your days? Together we unravel the threads of Jewish thought to reveal how Yirah is not the shackle of fear we might assume, but rather a liberating force that awakens our appreciation for the present and the responsibility we carry for our deeds. The riveting saga of the Granat, a sage who leveraged a moment of profound insight to steer his life toward eminence, serves as a beacon for us all, challenging us to discern God's daily expectations.Embarking on a personal quest for meaning can seem like navigating through an enigmatic labyrinth. Yet, as we converse about aligning our individual aspirations with divine will, we share how introspection can be our compass, pointing us to our God-given purpose by way of our innate talents and virtues. We also chew over the importance of established goals in charting a deliberate life course. A poignant tale of a Yeshiva's garden weaves together the mundane and the sacred, illuminating how everyday tasks can tether us to the Divine, offering solace and steadfastness in our pursuit of purpose. Join us on this soulful journey, and bring along your curiosity for a dynamic exchange with our audience.This episode (#259) of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe is dedicated in Honor of Tzali & Sari Wolbe and our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!****To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories to awolbe@torchweb.orgPlease visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/donate. Thank you!For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.comRecorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on March 14, 2021, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 24, 2023 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Have you ever felt the electrifying jolt of understanding your life's purpose, or the daunting weight of uncertainty that clouds your days? Together we unravel the threads of Jewish thought to reveal how Yirah is not the shackle of fear we might assume, but rather a liberating force that awakens our appreciation for the present and the responsibility we carry for our deeds. The riveting saga of the Granat, a sage who leveraged a moment of profound insight to steer his life toward eminence, serves as a beacon for us all, challenging us to discern God's daily expectations.Embarking on a personal quest for meaning can seem like navigating through an enigmatic labyrinth. Yet, as we converse about aligning our individual aspirations with divine will, we share how introspection can be our compass, pointing us to our God-given purpose by way of our innate talents and virtues. We also chew over the importance of established goals in charting a deliberate life course. A poignant tale of a Yeshiva's garden weaves together the mundane and the sacred, illuminating how everyday tasks can tether us to the Divine, offering solace and steadfastness in our pursuit of purpose. Join us on this soulful journey, and bring along your curiosity for a dynamic exchange with our audience.This episode (#259) of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe is dedicated in Honor of Tzali & Sari Wolbe and our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!****To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories to awolbe@torchweb.orgPlease visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/donate. Thank you!For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.comRecorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on March 14, 2021, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 24, 2023 ★ Support this podcast ★

Discover the power of fear and perspective in our spiritual journey. We'll show you how fear, or Yirah, is not the terrifying concept you think it is, but a profound understanding of our responsibilities in God's world. Drawing from the parent-child relationship dynamic, we illustrate the essential balance and clarity that should exist. We are reminded that "everything is in the hands of Hashem, except for fear of Hashem," emphasizing the need to utilize our ephemeral time on earth in fulfilling our divine purpose.Ever wondered how to maintain a perspective that can change your life? Allow us to guide you on recalibrating your outlook and ambitions. We emphasize that every element in life can be a ladder to success once we grasp our role in this world. We dive deeper into the concept of Yirat Shamayim, or fear, and how it shapes our understanding of the world and our relationship with the Almighty. Expanding on the different forms of fear, their implications on our actions, and the importance of embracing life's challenges, we shed light on this intriguing aspect of our spiritual journey.In our journey towards self-improvement, identifying and prioritizing what truly matters to us is key. We'll help you understand how to recognize these priorities and set spiritual goals. Using a beautiful parable, we show how our actions can enhance and perfect our souls. In the final segment, we discuss the gift of the soul from God, and the opportunities provided to perfect and beautify it. Listen in and learn how establishing the right perspective can help alleviate worries and focus on the goals that truly matter.This episode (#258) of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe is dedicated in Honor of Marshall & Doreen Lerner and our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!****To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories to awolbe@torchweb.orgPlease visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/donate. Thank you!For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.comRecorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on March 11, 2021, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 18, 2023 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Discover the power of fear and perspective in our spiritual journey. We'll show you how fear, or Yirah, is not the terrifying concept you think it is, but a profound understanding of our responsibilities in God's world. Drawing from the parent-child relationship dynamic, we illustrate the essential balance and clarity that should exist. We are reminded that "everything is in the hands of Hashem, except for fear of Hashem," emphasizing the need to utilize our ephemeral time on earth in fulfilling our divine purpose.Ever wondered how to maintain a perspective that can change your life? Allow us to guide you on recalibrating your outlook and ambitions. We emphasize that every element in life can be a ladder to success once we grasp our role in this world. We dive deeper into the concept of Yirat Shamayim, or fear, and how it shapes our understanding of the world and our relationship with the Almighty. Expanding on the different forms of fear, their implications on our actions, and the importance of embracing life's challenges, we shed light on this intriguing aspect of our spiritual journey.In our journey towards self-improvement, identifying and prioritizing what truly matters to us is key. We'll help you understand how to recognize these priorities and set spiritual goals. Using a beautiful parable, we show how our actions can enhance and perfect our souls. In the final segment, we discuss the gift of the soul from God, and the opportunities provided to perfect and beautify it. Listen in and learn how establishing the right perspective can help alleviate worries and focus on the goals that truly matter.This episode (#258) of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe is dedicated in Honor of Marshall & Doreen Lerner and our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!****To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories to awolbe@torchweb.orgPlease visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/donate. Thank you!For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.comRecorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on March 11, 2021, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 18, 2023 ★ Support this podcast ★

Timothy Mahoney continues his conversation with Melissa Briggs, Founder of Explore Hebrew (https://www.explorehebrew.co.uk), as she covers the final 3 Hebrew words she believes every Christian should know.     What revelation can we gain about the character of God and depth of His Word by understanding the meanings of Chesed, Ezer, and Yirah?     How can applying that understanding lead to transformation in our lives and growth in our relationship with the Heavenly Father?      Enjoy this engaging dialogue as we further explore the language the Old Testament Scriptures were written in.     Visit Melissa's website for more information and use coupon code ' THINKER ' for $25 off the price of Melissa's Hebrew course, plus a donation of $25 will be made to Thinking Man Films for each use of the coupon code! https://thinkingmanfilms.com/     Click here to enroll today : https://explorehebrew.thinkific.com/     ➡️ HELP US FUND THE NEXT FILM

Learning Yirah Before Rosh Hashanah (Ki Seitzei 5783)

In today's episode we discuss the two levels of Yirah (i.e fear/awe of G-d) and how they are connected to Chochma (Wisdom). Likkutei Amarim, Beginning of Chapter 43. Music by Shoshannah.   Follow us on:  Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, InstagramTo sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show

In this episode of the Inner Judaism podcast you'll experience a guided visualization for how miracles surround us every day….but often go unnoticed. I hope that by the end of this podcast, you will have experienced a deeper connection with the spiritual side of Judaism. I appreciate your comments! Please email me at ruthschapira@innerjudaism.com

Am I Careful?

Exploring Chapter 42 - How to achieve the trait of Yirah

Send us a Text Message.Ahava and Yirah

If you are looking for one Torah to prepare for Rosh Hashonoh... Coronating the king, revelation of Yirah and Ahava in the relationship between Hashem and Klal Yisroel; the 'flywheel' dynamic as we fulfill Hashem's will in creation giving a 'kiyum' to the universe and Hashem's Hispaarus in Klal Yisroel; Learn this Torah and feel alive! Hispaarus; Exploring the relationship between Hashem and klal yisroel as a nation and as individuals;

Join Geoffrey Stern and Rabbi Adam Mintz recorded on clubhouse on August 18th 2022. Much in this parsha relates to the correct and incorrect attitude. The Israelites are described as “stiff necked” and “rebels” (mamrim). They are warned not to attribute their success to their own power and commanded to bless God even when satiated. Finally, they are told that all God wants from them is their fear. We explore the power of disposition and attitude in Jewish thought. Sefaria Source Sheet: www.sefaria.org/sheets/425215 Transcript on episode web page: https://madlik.com/2022/08/17/attitude-is-everything/ 

What Is Yirah?

In this episode, I talk from my heart about how we can get a handle on our fear and anxiety. I think that this is a collective issue now, and if we can understand how fear presents itself, we can understand how to work with it.   * Connect with me on IG @theholisticrecoveryspecialst & @the_recovery_concierge   * You can find Naturally High's Podcast Transcripts here: https://therecoverycon.wpengine.com/?page_id=744   * TRAUMA RECOVERY FACILITATOR TRAINING: Discover a comprehensive, integrative care method for sustainable change and optimal well-being as a trauma-informed facilitator blending evidence-based methodologies of neuroscience, attachment theory, nervous system regulation, epigenetics, and relational somatic healing that will transform all areas of your life and that of your clients. Learn more & get on the waitlist! https://academy.therecoveryconcierge.com/trauma-recovery-facilitator-waitlist

In Bilvavi, we discover there are levels of yirah (fear). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kabbalah/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kabbalah/support

Developing awareness of the intangible realities behind being is the purpose of the Torah's instructions. The distortions of the Etz HaDa'at led to a muting of those intangibles in our perceptual landscape. When repairing these distortions, using tools like Pesukei Dezimra, there are often competing elements present, and the halakha system relates to these competing elements with halakhot like the one in this episode.  Shulhan Arukh Orah Hayim 51:5.

Vayakhel 5781 Besalel and understanding Yirah