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49:31
Gratitude, Not Attitude (49:31)
How big a difference do thoughts actually make? You might think gratitude sounds like a nice habit, but wait until you see how it can change your life entirely. This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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1:22
The Difference Between Joy and Happiness (1:22)
Mrs. Chani Bukiet (5)
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2:34
Think Your Way to Happiness (2:34)
Did you notice that hapless little word, wedged at the very front of the word “Happiness”? H-A-P: noun 1. one's luck or lot. 2. an occurrence, happening, or accident. So, do you think happy is just, go lucky? Think about it. This video was produced for Lesson 1 of Code to Joy, a course by The Rosh Chodesh Society.
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49:25
Less Stress, More Joy (49:25)
The book Less Stress, More Joy is the culmination of the lifelong journeys of a Fortune 10 executive and a busy rabbi on their quest for great, meaningful, committed, and purposeful lives. On this adventure, they have discovered an approach that has helped them reduce their stress and experience more joy in life, relationships and work on a daily basis
Mr. Scott Frank (2)
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49:33
Pulling from the Past to Fuel the Future: The Power of Teshuvah (49:33)
The Talmud teaches, “A baal teshuvah stands in a place where even the most righteous cannot stand.” What is teshuvah (repentance)? Is it just saying, “I’m sorry”? That’s hardly grand! Discover the power of teshuvah, Judaism’s gift of redemptive transformation. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mrs. Dassie New (2)
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33:12
The Jewish Art of Happiness (33:12)
If happiness is an ”inalienable” right, why are we constantly searching for it? Is happiness really a life goal? In this profound talk, Yael helps us view happiness through a Jewish lens, in order to find it, perhaps, where we least expect it. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mrs. Yael Trusch (12)
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2:39
Why Are Negative Emotions so Toxic? (2:39)
Is being sad really that bad?.
Rabbi Shais Taub (115)
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2:05
Why Is Joy so Vital? (2:05)
Is being happy really so important?.
Rabbi Shais Taub (115)
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39:57
Torah's Secret to Joy and Great Self Worth (39:57)
We hold these truths to be self-evident: You are infinitely greater then you think you are. How to get there? There’s a part of you that’s intrinsically bound up with the greatest of all things—G-d Himself. The more you can reach inward and unpack that explosive reality, the more you’ll discover unconditional, joyous love for yourself and others
Rabbi David Aaron (119)
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58:55
Tanya Chapter 31 Part 1 (58:55)
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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52:11
Tanya Chapter 29 Part 1 (52:11)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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54:55
Tanya Chapter 26 Part 4 (54:55)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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1:00:43
Tanya Chapter 26 Part 1 (1:00:43)
Discover why happiness is such an integral part of our divine service, why it’s crucial to have in order to overcome the evil inclination, and why Chassidim introduced it to Judaism. Also, how is it that all the punishments listed in Parshas Ki Savo befalls the Jews just because they served God without a happiness that was greater than the joy of anything else?.
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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9:05
Overcoming Personal Limitations (9:05)
Know how lucky we are with our limitations. Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson shares the joy of overcoming limitations at this time of going out of Mitzrayim. She illustrates her point with some stories, both personal and heard from others.
Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson (19)
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5:19
Always Joyful (5:19)
Series: Chassidic Philosophy with Rabbi Naftali Silberberg
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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1:55
Shabbos Shuva (1:55)
Series: 90 second Dvar Torah
Benny Friedman (35)
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29:55
Getting past Depression (29:55)
Series: Sinai Scholars Academic Symposium 2015
Aryeh Gurewitz (2)
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20:28
Being Awed by Godliness (20:28)
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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55:41
The Original 12 Steps of Teshuvah (55:41)
The study of the Tanya is the work of a lifetime, but its lessons can be put to use from day one. In this deft and masterful overview of the first twelve chapters Tanya, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Chabad philosophy and learn how to apply these powerful tools to every area of your life. This lecture took place at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Ronnie Fine (5)
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29:40
The Importance of Thinking Positively (29:40)
The belief that your thoughts can affect your reality seems primitive and naïve… but perhaps it is true? In her series on emotional intelligence, Mrs. Frumma Gottlieb describes the powerful ability you have to choose the thoughts that you dwell on and how that can transform the way you live your life
Series: Emotional Intelligence
Mrs. Frumma Gottlieb (11)
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8:54
Celebrating Purim (8:54)
Purim is the quintessential holiday of joy - we eat, drink, and be merry. But there's more to Purim than partying. In this short clip Rabbis Chaya Amar and Yaakov Garfinkel reveal the deeper meaning of this happy holiday.
Rabbi Chay Amar (6)
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3:31
Mashiach (3:31)
Dudu Fisher (25)
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41:24
Why Laughter Is a Lifesaver (41:24)
In this workshop brimming with Kosher humor, Rabbi Abba Perelmuter offers advice on how to deal with life’s challenges in a most effective way - with joy. Rabbi Perelmuter has been moving audiences across the US with his seemingly endless reserve of comical anecdotes
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter (63)
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2:05
The Art of Marriage: Make Up or Break Up (2:05)
Series: The Art of Marriage
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56:50
The Tanya's Guide to Achieving Happiness (56:50)
Centuries before society realized the importance of the mind to healthy living, chapter 26 of Tanya had already turned itself to understanding its many struggles. Utilizing the authentic text and traditional Jewish learning methods, you’ll see the interplay between mental and spiritual health through the lens of Torah– and its path of healing for those who suffer
Rabbi Shais Taub (115)
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46:46
My Chabad, Your Chabad (46:46)
At the Lay Leadership Conference at the Kinus Hashluchim this year, guests got a unique opportunity to express what Chabad means to them. Moderated by Rabbi Chaim Mentz of Chabad of Bel Air, CA, this video presents a humorous yet touching look at how Chabad Rabbi's affect their communities and the unique impact Chabad has on so many peoples' lives
Rabbi Chaim Mentz (23)
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48:15
Surviving and Thriving after Tragedy (48:15)
Lynda Fishman’s life came to a tragic halt when her mother and two younger sisters were killed in a plane crash. In this fascinating firsthand account, she candidly describes the agonizing memories, deafening silence and endless hardships that are the fallout of incredible loss
Mrs. Lynda Fishman (3)
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30:10
Tanya: To Love a Fellow Jew (30:10)
Every day before the morning prayers we say "I hereby accept upon myself the commandment to Love a Fellow Jew as myself". Hillel the Sage said that this commandment is the basis of the entire Torah, with the rest acting as commentary
Rabbi Yechiel Baitelman (2)
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2:55
The Book That Became a Bride (2:55)
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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3:05
Joy: Open Roof, Open Door, and Open Heart (3:05)
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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6:06
Being in a State of Joy! (6:06)
The trick to being happy is to stop thinking about yourself. Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein uses Sukkos to define happiness. We leave our comfortable homes to sit in a cold, flimsy shack, and experience the joy of breaking out of our boundaries.
Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein (113)
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1:29:08
Why the World Needs American Values (1:29:08)
This video was generously donated by Chabad of Plano, Texas. For more exciting events like this one at the Chabad of Plano, check out: ChabadPlano.org.
Mr. Dennis Prager (27)
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50:23
Positive Energy: How to Motivate Your Children (50:23)
Rabbi Shmuel Lew (23)
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1:19:17
The Kabbalah of You, Lesson 3: A Question of Joy (1:19:17)
The Kabbalah of You: A Guide to Unlocking Your Hidden Potential There is one thing that is always present in your life. Not your body, for sometimes you soar aloft in thought or meditation. Not your heart, for there are surely things that preoccupy you about which you are indifferent. Not your intellect, for there are times when your mind must rest
Series: The Kabbalah of You
Rabbi Shraga Sherman (137)
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39:06
What Makes Us Happy? Judaism and Psychology (39:06)
Dr. David Pelcovitz (7)
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9:24
Cleaning Out Our Streimel (9:24)
Leave your ego behind and enjoy Pesach. Mrs. Miryam Swerdlov expresses her own joy at the freedom celebrated by Pesach and includes a story that encourages us to clean out our inner chometz.
Mrs. Miriam Swerdlov (7)
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7:19
Addressing the Four Sons (7:19)
Look around at the people gathered around your seder table and address each one on their own level. Rabbi Nochem Kaplan describes the four sons and their blessings and needs.
Rabbi Nochum Kaplan (12)
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46:34
Requirements for Prophecy (46:34)
How to become a prophet and how to recognize one. In this lecture, given at the Ivy League Torah Study Program, Rabbi Berel Bell examines the 6th and 7th of the 13 Principles of Faith as codified by Maimonides, which deal with prophecy and Divine revelation. Rabbi Bell describes the process of prophecy and as a bonus he weighs some angels.
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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5:18
Happiness: Just Do It (5:18)
If we aren't happy then nothing and no one else can change that. Purim is a time of simcha which comes from our own accomplishments. Mrs. Miryam Swerdlow uses this short and sweet video to encourage us to make connections with G-d through doing mitzvahs and with our loved ones through doing things we know they will appreciate
Mrs. Miriam Swerdlov (7)
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39:14
The Nine Principles of Happiness (39:14)
Special Thanks to The Happiness Club & SimpleToRemember.com How to be happy in life. Follow the 9 steps laid out by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin for joy. 1. I think appreciatively and gratefully. What five things am I grateful for now? 2. I speak and act joyfully and kindly
Rabbi Zelig Pliskin (1)
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2:47
Pisces (2:47)
Pisces, fish, water and laughter all come together in the month of Adar. Rabbi Ari Sollish continues his series on astrology. This session features Pisces, the fish. Fish live underwater, hidden from the surface. The holiday of Purim, which occurs in Adar is characterized by hidden miracles
Series: Judaism and Astrology
Rabbi Ari Sollish (35)
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6:48
Serving God with a Bucket (6:48)
A Chassidic story is an opportunity for the soul to surprise the mind. Join Rabbi Yosef Y. Jacobson for an inspirational musical story.
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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45:50
The Power of a Chassidic Tale (45:50)
A story takes us on a journey; we can soar with the eagles, share knowledge or evoke emotion. Rabbi Abba Perelmuter describes the ability of a story to raise people from one level to another. His many stories are inspirational, but he also explains what each story is accomplishing.
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter (63)
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2:14
What Determines Happiness? (2:14)
Watch this video if you are not completely satisfied with your life. The Kabbalah of You: A Guide to Unlocking Your Hidden Potential There is one thing that is always present in your life. Not your body, for sometimes you soar aloft in thought or meditation. Not your heart, for there are surely things that preoccupy you about which you are indifferent
Series: The Kabbalah of You
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54:22
The Laughter Cure (54:22)
Purim should be a time of simcha. The costumes, the meals, the nosh, lets laugh. Rabbi Abba Perlmuter is a man of humor. He relates humorous instances in the Torah and our heritage that increase our humility and tear down the walls between people. Rabbi Perlmuter developed humor to counter his own background as a child of holocaust survivors
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter (63)
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3:12
Living in the Moment (3:12)
Series: Gratitude
Mrs. Shula Bryski (4)
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7:55
Tips from a Teacher (7:55)
Mrs. Beruriah Tenenbaum (1)
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9:46
Cultivating Gratitude (9:46)
In this second installment of the gratitude series, Mrs. Shula Bryski explains her 3 part plan, to be grateful: for the blessings that you have; for the challenges that you face; and for the "almosts" that didn't happen.
Series: Gratitude
Mrs. Shula Bryski (4)
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7:09
Obstacles to Gratitude (7:09)
Mrs. Shula Bryski presents the premise that there is little correlation between circumstances and gratitude. In this short video she explains how our insatiability keeps us from happiness, and how to overcome it by practicing gratitude constantly.
Series: Gratitude
Mrs. Shula Bryski (4)
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10:03
Giving Gratitude a Destination (10:03)
This concluding session with Mrs. Shula Bryski teaches that without an address, gratitude is reduced to luck or self. Expressing gratitude to G-d for everything, both the good and that perceived as not good, gives our gratitude a destination and purpose. These 4 short videos with Shula Bryski, give inspiration for feeling gratitude for everything in our daily lives.
Series: Gratitude
Mrs. Shula Bryski (4)
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11:03
Freedom in Body and Spirit— Part 1 (11:03)
In this video, part 1 of a 3-part series, Mrs. Esther Hadassa Samuels, a Chinese herbalist, and acupuncturist, explains the functions of various organs and what happens when they are not functioning well. Mrs
Series: Freedom in Body and Spirit
Mrs. Esther Hadassa Samuels (4)
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18:18
The Power of Happiness (18:18)
Have you ever wished you could hear the "end of the story" or gaze at the beautiful tapestry of Divine Providence instead of the tangled mess of threads we usually see? In a strikingly personal talk, Mrs. Jacobson shares how a devastating family circumstance brought her strength; that from her father's example she learned how a Jew must live
Series:
Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson (19)
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14:07
Feeling Rosh Hashanah (14:07)
Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz (157)
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45:36
Happiness Is a Serious Problem (45:36)
Is it human nature to never be completely satisfied with anything? If so, is it possible to really be happy? This nationally syndicated radio host and author offers empowering advice on how to live with joy under any circumstances. This address was delivered at the 6th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mr. Dennis Prager (27)
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17:40
Attaining Happines: Q and A (17:40)
This Q and A session followed this lecture titled Attaining Happiness. Attaining Happines lecture was delivered on March 2, 2011 at an event organized by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (www.JLIChicago.com). Rabbi Dr. Abraham J
Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski (16)
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51:32
Attaining Happiness (51:32)
This lecture was delivered on March 2, 2011 at an event organized by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (www.JLIChicago.com). Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski’s lecture entitled Attaining Happiness, addressed the misconception of happiness in today’s society and what we can do to find the answers to true happiness
Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski (16)
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1:11:50
Sukkot and the High Holiday Season (1:11:50)
Re-enacting the marriage between the Jew and G-d. A Chassidic perspective
Rabbi Ben Tzion Krasnianski (17)
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15:09
The Month of Av (15:09)
Rabbi Shea Hecht is the chairman of the board of the National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education (NCFJE) which is a multi-faceted charity that protects, feeds and educates thousands throughout the NY metro area and around the nation. For more information about NCFJE, check out www.ncfje.org.
Series: The Jewish Year
Rabbi Shea Hecht (20)
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18:13
Passover and Nationhood (18:13)
Passover means leaving our limitations. Join Shimona Tzukernik on a journey of reflection on what it really means to leave our personal limitations, in this discussion of the story of the Exodus as it applies to our lives. You can visit Mrs. Tzukernik's website at: thekabbalahcoach.com.
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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13:09
Simchat Torah (13:09)
You can visit Mrs. Tzukernik's website at: thekabbalahcoach.com.
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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1:08:04
Passion for Judaism (1:08:04)
A rousing study of the essential function of passion in Jewish observance and in the effective transmission of Jewish values and ideals from generation to generation. Prepare to laugh and to be inspired.
Rabbi Moshe Bryski (40)
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1:19:06
The Happy Jew (1:19:06)
As stated in the Declaration of Independence, the founding principles of America include “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Many understand the rights to life and liberty. But what of the pursuit of happiness? Dennis Prager, an American syndicated radio talk show host, an author, columnist and international lecturer will discuss happiness in America
Mr. Dennis Prager (27)
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50:43
Sukkos Part 1: The Holiday of 2 Mitzvot (50:43)
Accompanying Resources: Gemara: Sukkah 27b.
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)