Podcasts about yisrael

Yisrael C is the speaker at this Zoom meeting based in London England, he is 40 years sober and lives in Jerusalem.  The submitter described this as a "Really honest and humble talk on the topic of Redemption" and I dont disagree. This was a listener submission, it was recorded on January 2nd 2021 at an unknown meeting. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3200+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

New models of collective power are emerging in neighborhoods where residents have always found ways to support one another, even as economic systems excluded and extracted.  In this sponsored episode with the Center for Cultural Innovation and its AmbitioUS initiative, which commissioned a report by the Urban Institute, local leaders share models from Atlanta and New Orleans that bring financial freedom and self-determination to artists and their communities.  “This work is to provide proof of concept that new worlds are possible, that new economic systems are possible, and that they already exist,” said Christopher Audain, Program Officer at AmbitioUS.  In an example from Atlanta, The Guild founder Nikishka Iyengar describes a hybrid land-trust and community-stewardship model that's keeping housing and commercial space affordable while allowing residents to invest collectively.  “This is not a stepping stone to become an extractive investor,” said Iyengar. “This is a stepping stone to reorient our relationship to land, to each other, to finance, to all of that.” Meanwhile, Cooperation New Orleans organizers Toya Ex and Tamah Yisrael are part of a network of worker cooperatives formalizing long-standing traditions of mutual aid into a solidarity economy.  “There is a large idea that the capitalist economy is the only way, and time after time history has proven to us that it is not,” said Yisrael, who helped establish Cooperation New Orleans' loan fund to support small businesses. “People often do a lot of different things to make a way, even when the capitalist system don't allow us to make a way,” says Ex, who is also the founder of Project Hustle. The report on community ownership and self-determination strategies also includes lessons on democratic investment from Boston Ujima Project and on land stewardship from the Sogorea Te' Land Trust in Lisjan Territory, showing why shared values and ownership are powerful counters to a disempowering economic system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 208: Hebrew Yisrael is Waking Up   The title of this podcast says it all. Hebrew Yisrael is waking up. The Most-High knows who "REAL" Hebrew Yisrael is. The Most-High's people are hearing his voice through in depth study and seeking the truth. In this podcast we will showcase talking points that are drawing the Most-High's people out of "religion".   Information on First Tabernacle Fellowship can be at found at:  www.firsttab

Sponsored by Yehuda and Chana Kravetz:Hakaras hatov to Rabbi Orlofsky for continuing to bring chizuk to klal Yisrael. Also L'ilui nishmas Hindel bas Hachaver Yisrael whose yarhtzeit is the 27th of Teves.

As we know, the miracles that Hashem performed at Yetziat Mitzrayim were not only to take revenge on the Egyptians. They were also to teach us lessons that we would need for all generations. Rabbi Menashe Reizman quoted Rabbeinu Chaim Paltiel, who explained one of those lessons. The Egyptians believed in numerous gods, and every one of them was connected to their source of parnassah. They worshipped the sheep that gave them parnassah. They worshipped the Nile River that gave them parnassah. They worshipped Pharaoh, who they believed gave them parnassah. And Hashem made a mockery of all those gods, including the Baal Tzafon. Baal Tzafon was the place where Yosef hid all of the treasures that he accumulated during the years of famine. As long as Baal Tzafon stood, the Egyptians felt secure. It was their insurance policy. Even if the Nile failed, even if their livestock died, even if everything else collapsed, they still had mountains of gold hidden away there. Pharaoh emptied that treasure house and gave everything to the Egyptians in order to convince them to chase the Jews into the Yam Suf. That is what caused them to ultimately drown there, and that is how all of that wealth was transferred to Am Yisrael. Hashem was showing us that all of the things the Egyptians believed in were nothing. It was only Him who controlled everything. Sometimes a person becomes so wrapped up in his parnassah that he begins to trust in it. And if there is an issue with the product, or the customer, or the boss, he begins to tremble in fear that his parnassah is in jeopardy. Believing in the cause of parnassah is very similar to believing in the Egyptian deities. The Gemara says that whoever is somech geulah l'tefillah, no harm will befall him that day. Rabbeinu Yonah explains that if a person truly absorbs the message of the geulah from Mitzrayim, he will nullify all other imagined sources of help and rely fully on HaKadosh Baruch Hu. Only then can he truly pray. So long as a person believes that his refuah is in the hands of the doctor, and his future is in the hands of a diagnosis, how can he truly mean the words כי אל רופא רחמן ונאמן אתה that he says in tefilah? The more emotional involvement a person has in his hishtadlut, the weaker his emunah becomes. When it comes to parnassah, when a person truly believes that only Hashem is giving it to him, that only Hashem is marrying off his children, and that only Hashem is giving each person the house he needs to live in, then his kavanah in prayer becomes deep and real. First a person must nullify all other sources of support in the berachah of Ga'al Yisrael, and only then can he begin the Amidah properly. The Arugat HaBosem explains that the main essence of every berachah in the amidah is in its conclusion: כי אל גואל חזק אתה כי אל טוב וסלח אתה כי אל טוב ומטיב אתה Even though we must make hishtadlut, the Chazon Ish warns that we must not have emotional attachment to it. We must not lose our composure when hearing bad news about the industry we work in. Rather, we should remain calm, with the serenity of one who trusts that the same Hashem who helped him yesterday in one way can help him today in another way. The Gemara says that someone whose mind is preoccupied with worry in the performance of a mitzvah can be exempt from Keriat Shema. Then the Gemara asks: what about someone whose mind is preoccupied with worry because his merchandise sank at sea? Should he also be exempt? The Gemara answers no. He must remove the worry from his heart, because Hashem can provide his livelihood from somewhere else instantly. In fact, sometimes it is precisely through the sinking of the ship that his livelihood will come. Like the story of Rav Huna, who had four hundred barrels of wine turn sour into vinegar. One opinion in the Gemara says that afterward the emperor's daughter became ill and needed vinegar for healing. Suddenly vinegar was in great demand, and Rav Huna sold all of his vinegar at a great profit. He did not need wine in order to succeed. Hashem gave him even greater blessing through vinegar. Part of the purpose of Yetziat Mitzrayim is to bring us to one clear conclusion: כי אין כמוני בכל הארץ-there is no one like Hashem. Everything we could ever want or need comes only from Him. And the more deeply we believe that, the greater our tefillot and our avodat Hashem will become.

Sheva Brachos for Mordechai and Bracha Wolin. She discuss the education can't be שלא לשמה.

Jacob's farewell address in Parashat VaYechi features a vision of a snake and a cry for Divine salvation. As our world backslides into fear, anger, violence, and deceit, we nonetheless find hope in self-transformation. By caring for the needy and welcoming the stranger, we preserve the legacy of B'nei Yisrael, and become partners with God in redeeming a broken world. 

Rabbi Perl discusses the Shema.

Special Session after Davening at Shirat David, Efrat after a Motzai Shabbos Fabrengen Melava Malka Lkovod Chanukah Rav Yaakov Klein & Rav Shlomo Katz @ Shirat David Efrat - Rosh Chodesh Tevet 5786. We discuss sweetening Judgements at their root, as Yaakov turns the Negativity from Esav in the month of Teves to Yisrael Saba, Joy of wine lchaims, Zos Chanukah contains all these deep secrets discussed in Likutei Moharan Torah 41. Source of usual Podcast is Unity Flow - https://open.spotify.com/show/3tDlNLz3kybD10O72xTsQkPreview of Fabrengen here - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSfuwYHDfvy/?igsh=NGh5MmYyY2F4YjNxCover photo is the Tolna Rebbe lighting Chanukah,

Vayeshev | 5786 | For Three Transgressions of Yisrael, by Rav Eli Weber Amos 2:6 - 3:8 How does God communicate with us?

The Rebbe sends a booklet for Yud-Tes Kislev and discusses how to organize farbrengens, weighing wider reach versus deeper impact. He suggests gatherings in multiple locations the first night and a united farbrengen the next, stressing practical resolutions in Torah and ahavas Yisrael. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1264

A quiet epidemic is spreading, and it doesn't look like a fever. It looks like old dreams shelved, alarms snoozed, and a heart that once burned now running on dim. We name that sickness—Ye'ush, the giving up of hope—and we take it head on, not with slogans, but with a return to the core of Jewish identity: the will to keep fighting when it's still dark.We start by tracing the subtle signs of surrender that creep into adult life. The goal posts move, the expectations shrink, and “realistic” becomes code for “I stopped trying.” Then we turn to the story of Yaakov wrestling the angel. The blessing is not a trophy; it's a new name, Yisrael, “for you have fought.” That shift is everything. Outcomes belong to God; effort belongs to us. This lens reframes prayer, punctuality for minyan, learning with patience, building a career, and shaping character. The question is no longer “Did I win?” but “Did I fight today in a way that honors my soul?”We also revisit the early warning to Cain: why let your face fall when the path to repair runs through the next right act? The remedy for despair is structured action: small, protected habits that guard big values. Set a modest arrival buffer for tefillah and keep it. Fix a daily learning slot and let consistency outweigh intensity. Choose one trait to refine this month, track it with a cue, and reset quickly after slips. Measure progress by process, not perfection, and let streaks of honest effort build momentum. That is how we grind with hope in 2025—one deliberate rep at a time, anchored in the knowledge that we are Bnei Yisrael, the people who do not quit.If this message hit home, follow the show, share it with someone who needs a lift, and leave a quick review so more people find it. Tell us: what fight are you choosing to re-enter today?Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

We continue to learn at TheFamilyMinyan.com aka Shtiebel on Yud Tet Kislev from pillar Chassidus & Pinimiyus HaTorah in Likutei Moharan 41 Rebbe Nachman ben Faiga Simcha brings down Kabbalah on Joy... After such a Fabrengen last night at Tzama (see link below) we come on such a Yom Tov with huge Chizzuk from Chassidus, Hashem is the Messenger guiding us towards A Chanukah which will give us the renewed Emuna to elevate our Journeys & Connections. We began discussing from Kisvei Ari the sweetening of judgements, by the knees, the pillars of Netsach and Hod, Chabad & Breslov Chassidus is leading the way for Yaakov aka Yisrael to chup back the cold dark winter days of the coming blessed month of Tevet etc...Rav Shlomo Katz “Podeh Shalom” Tzama Fabrengen @Jerusalem x Rav Moshe Weinberger & Rav DovBer Pinson - https://youtube.com/shorts/XlyDhIF9Qog?si=ko0QVcHUzP6bPcmlUpdated United Souls 58 - Unity Inspires Projects "the Good Points, Charlie Kirk Legacy, Hashem is True Presence & Unifying Business, Friendship & Family!" https://open.substack.com/pub/eligoldsmith/p/unity-inspires-projects-united-souls-f0f?r=oyu71&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true #unitedsouls #goodpoints #charliekirklegacy #presence #unifying #truth #business #friends #family...Dear Eli Goldsmith x Unity Bookings and family,Thank you for becoming a Kehilat Shirat David ambassador!Here is your custom fundraising page: https://causematch.com/shiratdavid/unityflowNow this is live, help us reach the goal by sending the campaign to your friends and family.Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or for support. Thank you for your dedication,Kehilat ShiratDavid.com

Kli Yakar explains the importance of this name change and it's reference to the previous redemption and the future one.

Raising an Unstoppable Prayer MovementA word study on Israel:The name Israel is formed from two words — Sara and El.Sara means to contend, to wrestle, to fight.Hence, Yisrael means he who strives, contends, or wrestles with God.Israel became the name of an entire people because of one man's encounter with God.In the New Testament, believers are called the Israel of God.Jesus is the real Israel — the true Son of God.Because of Him, we have become the Israel of God (Galatians 6:16).What makes us the Israel of God?1. Faith in Jesus2. A willingness to see the will of God manifest in your generationThe free will of man confirms the sovereignty of God.God is in ultimate control, yet He invites us into partnership.We can cooperate with the Holy Spirit or hinder Him, and the sovereign God honours our choices.Many times, God makes things subject to our readiness.The sovereign God wants us to choose, and it requires determination and consistency. (Psalm 2:8).

Although the reason for Eisav's hatred towards Yaakov seems to have been resolved, the enmity nonetheless continues...

B"H What does the name Israel really mean?

Can confronting ourselves be the key to transformation? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Tal Sessler explore Parshat Vayishlach as a story of identity, fear, and the lifelong struggle to integrate competing parts of the self. They examine Yaakov as the Torah's first refugee, his preparation to meet Esav through prayer, gifts, and readiness for war, and his mysterious night battle—an internal confrontation that leads to the name Yisrael. Through psychological, philosophical, and modern Jewish lenses, they reflect on what it means to live in tension and still keep growing.

Explore Parshas Vayetze weekly Torah portion through profound insights from Rashi, Midrash, and the Drush Dovid on spiritual purpose, personal mission, and Torah wisdom for modern Orthodox Jews and Torah learners.Why does the Torah emphasize that Yaakov left Be'er Sheva when his destination already tells us this? Why is Yaakov's departure treated differently than Avraham's or Yitzchak's? These questions from classical Jewish commentators reveal something essential about discovering your life's purpose through Torah study and biblical teachings.Drawing from the Kli Yakar, Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky, and Midrash Rabbah, this Torah podcast episode explores the deeper meaning behind Yaakov's name change to Yisrael and what it teaches about spiritual growth, character development (middos), and living with intention. The shiur connects ancient rabbinic wisdom to a powerful modern story that brings these Torah insights to life.Perfect for Orthodox Jews, Torah students, and anyone seeking Jewish wisdom for daily living. This weekly parsha podcast offers practical Torah inspiration, Jewish philosophy, and spiritual development rooted in classical sources. Ideal for Jewish education, personal growth, and deepening your Torah study practice.

We begin a new Torah in Likutei Moharan 40, focusing on the Journeys of Bnei Yisrael from צא to this week's Parsha, to ויצא יעקב. We discuss the inner journey of Emuna. Referring to Gedale Fenster's new Sefer "Surrender," we recognize the connection in opposition to Addiction, and the importance of exploring the inner world. Dr. Sarno's books guide us toward inner healing & hard work, helping us face our emotional, mental, and, our addition, spiritual pain.. Therefore, by dealing with the root level, Rebbe Nachman's advice is the most cost-free form of medical alternatives. Cover pic a recent journey ✨️ fixing ✨️ Emuna even in London (bro in law too), all the more so, on the approaching North American Chanukah Tour - UnityConcertFL.Com...NEW United Souls 58 - Unity Inspires Projects "the Good Points, Charlie Kirk Legacy, Hashem is True Presence & Unifying Business, Friendship & Family!" https://open.substack.com/pub/eligoldsmith/p/unity-inspires-projects-united-souls-f0f?r=oyu71&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true #unitedsouls #goodpoints #charliekirklegacy #presence #unifying #truth #business #friends #family...

The Psychology Behind the Parsha Parshas Tol'dos Internalizing Our DNA

Tolna Rebbe Shlita Shiur at Shirat David Efrat, Ashreinu... lkovod Hatorah lkovod Hashem for the good of all Yisrael... Updated Video & Audio quality from the Official Version - ⁠The Tolna Rebbe @ Shirat David | Parshat Toldot 5786 - YouTubehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/330olGsBIVsAp8WDHUV3Xx?si=3wHrPGb1RAuTUy2bI-GAhQhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DRNHSFJCj1B/?igsh=MWV6MmpkMHR5ZG14MQ==Cover Pic MDG - Tolna Rebbe meets Eliezer Scharf at Shirat David 2025 5786... Ty @rabbishlomokatz and community for welcoming my beloved Rebbe here… beyond words mamesh @unityinspiresprojects

The Henry and Lisa Manoucheri Parsha Shiur  Parshas Chayei Sarah The Cards We are Dealt  Plus  Achieving OR Squandering Potential 

The Psychology Behind the Parsha Parshas Chayei Sarah Intentional Living 

The Henry and Lisa Manoucheri Parsha Shiur Parshas VaYeira Our Generation of Denial  &  Is Mamdani Rock Bottom? Plus  Motivating Our Children & Grandchildren 

Episode 201: The Poor Amongst Yisrael   At the time of the recordings of this podcast, the United State is removing subsidized funding to the less fortunate. In this podcast we are discussing how Hebrew treats the less fortunate/poor amongst the Kingdom of El.   Information on First Tabernacle Fellowship can be at found at:  www.firsttab.org

In the wake of the return of the hostages that survived, challenges abound and life cannot return to normal. Israel confronts the unknown with hope, and across the world the ripples of anti-semitism continue to echo.   The UK experienced Jews being killed on Yom Kippur, New York has elected a pro-Hamas mayor, yet various Arab countries have expressed an interest in closer ties with Israel. Rabbi Hersh, Rabbi Leff & Lord Wolfson discuss the global situation for Jews and where we are headed.

The Psychology Behind the Parsha Parshas VaYeira  HaShem the Marriage Counselor 

The New Discourses Podcast with James Lindsay, Ep. 183 The people of Israel live. Am Yisrael Chai. In this moving episode of the New Discourses Podcast, host James Lindsay talks about his recent (first ever) trip to Israel and what he learned most. Join him for a powerful story. Billboard Chris's video at the Nova Festival site: https://x.com/BillboardChris/status/1983864149810803074 Latest from New Discourses Press! The Queering of the American Child: https://queeringbook.com/ Support New Discourses: https://newdiscourses.com/support Follow New Discourses on other platforms: https://newdiscourses.com/subscribe Follow James Lindsay: https://linktr.ee/conceptualjames © 2025 New Discourses. All rights reserved. #NewDiscourses #JamesLindsay #Israel

The Henry and Lisa Manoucheri Parsha Shiur Parshas Lech L'cha   Who are the Global Strategists? &  To Reconfigure the World Order Plus  To Live and Let Die  

The Psychology Behind the Parsha Parshas Lech L'cha  (2025 - תשפ״ו)  Targets or Targeting

The Psychology Behind The Parsha Parshas No'ach - Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan (2025-תשפ״ו)  Courageously Conquering Trauma

The Henry and Lisa Manoucheri Parsha Shiur  Parshas No'ach -   (2025-תשפ״ו)  Why the Jews? What about those OTHER Jews?  &  To Leave an Enduring Legacy   

Dive into the Delightful World of Storytelling: Spaghetti Monsters and Hebrew Adventures! Get ready for a heartwarming journey through children's literature with incredible authors who are redefining storytelling for kids! Meet Alejandra and Dylan Phillips, the creative minds behind the hilarious "Spaghetti Monster and the Halloween Party," and Yoel ben Yisrael, creator of the educational Aleph Bet Collection. The Spaghetti Monster saga began with a messy family tradition. Dylan and Alejandra, high school sweethearts turned dynamic duo, transformed their daughters' love of spaghetti into a charming character that explores childhood challenges with humor and heart. Imagine a cute little meatball with pasta "hair" navigating a Halloween costume contest - that's the magic of their first book! What makes their story special? It's all about creativity, family, and turning everyday moments into extraordinary adventures. Alejandra's background in child psychology shines through, helping kids learn to overcome anxieties and embrace their imagination. But wait, there's more! Yoel ben Yisrael takes storytelling to another level with his Aleph Bet Collection. These seven books introduce children to Hebrew language and culture while exploring profound themes of kindness, love, and human connection. His mission? To share the transformative "culture of heaven" through engaging, multilingual stories. These authors share a crucial message: reading with your kids isn't just about words on a page. It's about connection, learning, and creating magical moments that last a lifetime. Whether you're a parent, educator, or just someone who loves great storytelling, these books offer something special. They remind us that children's literature can be fun, educational, and deeply meaningful. Pro tip for parents: Keep reading aloud, stay playful, and never underestimate the power of a good story!  

Episode 197: One of the themes in the Hebraic writings to is the return of Hebrew Yisrael back to the ways of the Most-High. There has always been messengers to herald the call to Yisrael even in exile. We examine the current state of Hebrew Yisrael as we explain the necessity to unify those that have an ear to hear the edicts of the Most-High Yahweh.

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The Henry and Lisa Manoucheri Parsha Shiur Sukkos- Koheles - Hoshana Rabba - Sh'mini Atzeres - V'Zos HaB'racha-Simchas Torah  Happiness AND Trepidation?  & The Unsung Heroes  Plus  2 Year War Lessons  &  Planning to LIVE 

Yisrael is sober continously since Feb 14th 1980. He got sober at 16 Came to AA an Irish Italian Catholic kid from Philly. Now an orthodox Jew living in Jerusalem.Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A.  We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host about every Friday at 10:00 am Israel time and 8:00 am GMT.  Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones.  We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs.  To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support  or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12)  or Venmo:  @Reco-Twelve .  Thanks for your support!If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or Yisrael C please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and we will get you connected with them.Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable Informational Seeking and educating on how to donate to Reco12.Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Yom Kippur - Parshas Ha'azinu  (2025 - תשפ״ה)  In place of the live Wednesday and Friday classes, and in preparation for Yom Kippur, Rav Akiva presents a three-part pre-recorded series — accessible, concise, and easy to share. The following is part A.  1- Profound Repentance Simply Done  2- To Yearn for Connection  3- To Be A REAL Jew    Month of Tishrei is sponsored by the Chicheportiche family. May our Torah learning be a merit for them for Health, Safety, Parnassah, and the strength to do Chessed like our forefather Avraham.  May their merits bring all of K'lal Yisrael the same blessings and the inspiration to a true and complete repentance!! This week's video clips are dedicated in honor of Henry and Lisa Manoucheri in recognition of their tireless and tremendous activism for the benefit of all K'lal Yisrael. This week's video clips are anonymously sponsored with the goal of bringing the light of Torah to the world and for the merit of a Refu'ah Sh'leima for Michoel Shopsa ben Aviva.

Yom Kippur - Parshas Ha'azinu  (2025 - תשפ״ה)  In place of the live Wednesday and Friday classes, and in preparation for Yom Kippur, Rav Akiva presents a three-part pre-recorded series — accessible, concise, and easy to share. Above is part B.  1- Profound Repentance Simply Done  2- To Yearn for Connection  3- To Be A REAL Jew    Month of Tishrei is sponsored by the Chicheportiche family. May our Torah learning be a merit for them for Health, Safety, Parnassah, and the strength to do Chessed like our forefather Avraham.  May their merits bring all of K'lal Yisrael the same blessings and the inspiration to a true and complete repentance!! This week's video clips are dedicated in honor of Henry and Lisa Manoucheri in recognition of their tireless and tremendous activism for the benefit of all K'lal Yisrael. This week's video clips are anonymously sponsored with the goal of bringing the light of Torah to the world and for the merit of a Refu'ah Sh'leima for Michoel Shopsa ben Aviva.

Yom Kippur - Parshas Ha'azinu  (2025 - תשפ״ה)  In place of the live Wednesday and Friday classes, and in preparation for Yom Kippur, Rav Akiva presents a three-part pre-recorded series — accessible, concise, and easy to share. The following is PART C.  1- Profound Repentance Simply Done  2- To Yearn for Connection  3- To Be A REAL Jew    Month of Tishrei is sponsored by the Chicheportiche family. May our Torah learning be a merit for them for Health, Safety, Parnassah, and the strength to do Chessed like our forefather Avraham.  May their merits bring all of K'lal Yisrael the same blessings and the inspiration to a true and complete repentance!! This week's video clips are dedicated in honor of Henry and Lisa Manoucheri in recognition of their tireless and tremendous activism for the benefit of all K'lal Yisrael. This week's video clips are anonymously sponsored with the goal of bringing the light of Torah to the world and for the merit of a Refu'ah Sh'leima for Michoel Shopsa ben Aviva.

The Mishna in Yomah 85b tells us how fortunate we are: Before Whom do we purify ourselves and Who purifies us? Our Father in Heaven. This episode discusses the uniqueness of Teshuva during the days leading up to Yom HaKippurim.

The Mabit talks about Teshuva as coming closer to Hashem after being distanced by our sins. The Shaarei Teshuva writes that completeTeshuva requires regret, confession, and a clear commitment to change going forward. The Mabit and Rav Yisrael Salanter write that there are concepts of partial Teshuva as well. Some thoughts on the accessibility of Teshuva on our level. May Hashem help us change in these holy days.Have a G'mar Chasimah Tovah

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In the second of the three Berachot that comprise Birkot Ha'Torah – the series of blessings we recite each morning over Torah learning – we include a prayer that we and all our descendants should be devoted students of Torah. Some Rabbis teach that one should have special intention when reciting this prayer that his children and all his offspring should grow into Torah-committed adults. This second Beracha concludes, "Baruch Ata Hashem Ha'melamed Torah Le'amo Yisrael" – "Blessed are You, O G-d, who teaches Torah to His nation, Israel." This formulation reminds us that Hashem Himself teaches us Torah. Although we are, of course, required to invest maximum effort and exertion in the pursuit of Torah knowledge and understanding, we cannot attain any knowledge or comprehension without Hashem's assistance. Whenever we attend a class, or open a book to learn, Hashem is there with us teaching us the material, and it is only because of Him that we know all that we know and understand all that we understand. I was privileged to learn with several great Rabbis who, when they encountered a difficult passage or a difficult concept, and were struggling to understand the material, they turned to Hashem and prayed for His help. They truly understood that G-d is "Ha'melamed Torah Le'amo Yisrael," that He is the one teaching us whenever we learn. This text of the Beracha should also remind us of the great stature of Torah educators. I once visited the Skverer Rebbe together with a prestigious educator in our community, and the Rebbe turned to him and asked what he did. He replied that he teaches Torah. "You are emulating your Creator," the Rebbe said. "He is a teacher – and you're following in His ways." Teaching Torah is a special privilege, and a job which should elicit our respect and esteem – if for no other reason that a Torah educator is doing precisely what Hashem does. The final blessing of Birkot Ha'Torah concludes, "Baruch Ata Hashem Noten Ha'Torah" – "Blessed are You, Hashem, who gives the Torah." Significantly, we speak of Hashem giving us the Torah in the present tense. He did not give our nation the Torah only once, at Mount Sinai. Every time we learn, He is giving it to us anew. Each and every day, and at every moment, we have the opportunity to renew our connection to Hashem by receiving the Torah from Him. We must cherish every such opportunity and seize every moment we can to strengthen our bond with our Creator by inviting Him to give us the Torah anew.

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