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The Importance of Being a Responsible Person Part 2

One of the major ingredients in Success in life is being able to shoulder responsibility.

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The Importance of Israel

The ingathering of the Jewish people to Israel was foretold by the Bible 3300 years ago we are witnessing it right now. Listen!

Fighting the Evil Inclination

What is the Evil Inclination and how do we conquer it? Listen!

Relating to Other People by Rabbi David Bassous

What are the tools and approach to relate to other people? Listen!!!

Building Relationships Between Parents and Children by Rabbi David Bassous

Today we are witnessing a generation gap, how can we bridge the great divide? Listen!!!

The Dating Game

Finding a spouse today has become a game the main issues are not defined and are often not discussed prior to marriage.Listen!!!

Handling Divorce

Any fool can get married however it takes wisdom to stay married. Unfortunately around 50% of marriages end in divorce what do Jewish ethics relate about divorce? Listen!!!!

Personal Change and Growth

Self-actualization is the way to go.

What we gain by believing in God

Listen to some of the things we gain by believing in God.

The Passover Seder - The Order of Life

Enjoy the symbolism of how the Passover seder relates to the order of a person's life.

Pesach Passover - The Different Freedoms

Understand the four types of freedom that we celebrate on Passover

Success True Freedom and Wealth

We all desire freedom and wealth but do we really know what they are? Listen

The Jewish Work Ethic

Jews are well known for hard work and success. Listen.

The Jewish View on Gambling

Problem gamblers spend a lot of time gambling or thinking about gambling and it can becomeextremely difficult to maintain a normal family life. This creates stress and has a negativeimpact on relationships and family life. They can also lose a lot of money.

    Families usually have more arguments over money and get hounded by debt collectors.
    Problem gamblers might miss family activities, including meals, birthdays, and other important events.
    "Casino kids" sometimes are left in cars at gambling venues while a parent bets.
    Increased arguments within the family.
    Compulsive gamblers more often provoke reactive violence in their spouses.
    Children of problem gamblers typically have lower grades, higher substance abuse rates, and morefrequent suicide attempts.
    Children of problem gamblers could be more likely to develop gambling problems themselves.
    Problem gamblers are more likely to become separated or divorced.

The Jewish View on Smoking

What does Judaism say about smoking. Listen

Beating Drug Addiction

The Jewish take on drugs and addictions.

Controlling the Primal desire

The primal drive has been de-coupled from its purpose of procreation leading to permissiveness and immorality. Can it be controlled and harnessed to positive ends? Listen

Civility & Manners - Derech Eretz

Civility and manners are the bedrocks of any society in Hebrew - Derech Eretz.
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The Ethics of Hosting Others and of Being a Guest

What are the issues involved in hosting others and being a guest?
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The Ethics of Giving and Taking

All of us at some point were, are or will be givers and/or takers. What are the ethics involved with giving and taking?
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Integrating into Society

How does one balance their Judaism and integrate into society? Listen!!!!

A Good Eye

Everyone has heard of the 'evil eye' but did you know that the opposite exists? We should always stick around people with a 'good eye'.
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Attaining Joy in Life

God loves happy people but how can one reach in a state of Joy in an imperfect world.

The importance of Peace - Shalom

We end all our prayers and the Grace after meals with a prayer for peace. Peace is something we yearn for and pray for why is it so important?

The Power of the Imagination Part 2

All our senses feed information continually to our brain where the imagination may distort some of them dramatically with terrible consequences.

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What it the Evil Inclination?

We all have it and some are battling it constantly and if we don't it will overrun us and do tremendous spiritual and even physical damage.

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The Good and Evil Inclinations

The Talmud and Jewish Tradition beat Freud by many millenia in defining the struggle between human struggles between their good and bad sides of their psyche. Listen!

The Origin of Christianity - A Jewish Perspective

What does the oldest monotheistic religion over 3300 years old say about the origins of Christianity that started as a Jewish offshoot? Listen!

Can you be a Jew and believe in Christianity

Many Jews are confused about what Judaism says about the messiah and other fundamental beliefs. Listen!

How is Judaism Different From Other Religions?

Great class listen now!

National Revelation - The Biggest proof of God

Only Judaism claims that millions of people received Divine revelation simultaneously at Mount Sinai, National Revelation is according to Rambam (Maimonides) The Biggest proof of God's existence and of prophecy. Listen.

Wisdom and Might - The Jewish Definition

The truest definition of wisdom and might through the prism of our great sages

Ambition - A Jewish Perspective Part 1

We all want to be successful achievers. Ambition is an extremely powerful motivation, nothing can be achieved without ambition. Listen to what the wisdom of Judaism has to say about this.

Ambition - A Jewish Perspective Part 2

We all want to be successful achievers. Ambition is an extremely powerful motivation, nothing can be achieved without ambition. Listen to what the wisdom of Judaism has to say about this.

Philosophy - Why do Good People Suffer

The perennial question and the possible solutions.

Love Your Neighbor - Source for Acts of Kindness

The famous Biblical quote 'Love Your Neighbor' has practical ramifications in Judaism, enjoy!

Acts of Kindness - Visiting the Sick

There are three aspects to visiting the sick: 1. Providing for their needs; 2. Cheering them up and 3. Praying for their health listen for more

Acts of Kindness - Charity Begins at Home

'Charity Begins at Home' is a Jewish concept based on the saying of Isaiah the Prophet approximately 2600 years ago - "Don't hide from your own flesh and blood." Listen!

Acts of Kindness - Sharing the Burden

People carry many burdens, worries, responsibilities and sometimes need help to unburden themselves, listen!

Acts of Kindness - The Power of Speech

There are many Jewish laws regulating our speech  for the purpose of making it ethical, moral and kind. Words of encouragement, sympathy, endearment etc. are highly recommended, listen.

Acts of Kindness - Opportunities for Kindness

We are surrounded by opportunities for kindness every day and need to grab hold of them before they disappear.

Acts of Kindness - Givers & Takers

All people can be classified in these to categories are they Givers or Takers. Listen  to this.

Fundamentals of Human Behavior

What makes us tick and Human Beings? A Jewish perspective.

Shavuot -The Giving of the Torah

The One Event that changed World History for the better. The introduction to a Divine one God and his concepts of Ethics and Morality as embodied in THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.

The Philosophy of Pesach - Passover

The one class on the meaning of Passover you will not want to miss.

Pesach - Passover - Festival of Freedom Class

Understand the meaning of TRUE FREEDOM

Pesach - Passover - Festival of Freedom - THE SEDER

The Seder on the first two nights of Passover understand their meaning and symbolism.

Pesach - Passover - Festival of Freedom

The first time in history that slaves managed to be set free. This festival and the story it commemorates strikes a chord in all liberation movements and the emancipation of slaves around the world

Chanukah - The Festival of Lights Part 2

Great class on the meaning of the Festival of lights and its significance. 

Chanukah - The Festival of Lights

The most popular, well-known, and most celebrated Jewish Festival but why? Listen and be amazed.