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1:37
May I Sin till I'm Ready to Stop? (1:37)
​My Rabbi advised me to go slowly and take baby steps on my path toward becoming Torah observant. Does this mean that I officially have permission not to keep a Mitzvah until I am ready for it? For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Pinchas Taylor (67)
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50:39
You Will Yet Live Again (50:39)
Were you someone else in a previous lifetime? Will you come back as your pet? A fascinating tour of the Jewish view on the mystery of reincarnation. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Pinchas Taylor (67)
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50:55
Paradise, Hell, and Reincarnation (50:55)
Modern science has uncovered many mysteries regarding life, but it has little to say about death. Join Rabbi Manis Friedman for an excursion to a place from which we can see what awaits us all. The good news is that we will travel roundtrip. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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4:17
Our Leveraged World (4:17)
Rabbi Shais Taub (115)
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52:29
When Pigs Are Kosher (52:29)
The coming of the Messiah (Mashiach) will be a game-changer. In addition to peace on earth, the return of the dead, and our reunion in Israel, the Messianic Age will bring specific aspects of halachah (Jewish law), including pigs becoming kosher: Imagine that! This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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1:53
Why Are Mitzvot Compared to Light? (1:53)
King Solomon compares Mitzvot to light. Why is that?.
Rabbi Shais Taub (115)
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54:03
Tanya Chapter 37 Part 4 (54:03)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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56:29
Tanya Chapter 35 Part 2 (56:29)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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49:08
The Power of Prayer (49:08)
What is the real significance of prayer? Does G-d always answer? Is He even listening? Sometimes we feel like we’re knocking on heaven’s door—but how do we know if Anyone’s home? Learn to make your prayers a more meaningful and uplifting experience. This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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8:49
Does God Need Our Praise and Mitzvot? (8:49)
For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson (68)
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3:26
Mayanot Moment: Parshat Eikev (3:26)
Rabbi Mordechai Guth (4)
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3:20
The Power of Mitzvot (3:20)
For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim (76)
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2:15
All the Tiny Details of Mitzvot (2:15)
For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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59:21
Tanya Chapter 24 Part 1 (59:21)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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55:00
Tanya Chapter 23 Part 3 (55:00)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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56:14
Tanya Chapter 23 Part 2 (56:14)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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56:04
Tanya Chapter 23 Part 1 (56:04)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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56:23
Crossfire 2 (2016) (56:23)
How do I know my mission in life? If God is perfect, how can He change His mind? Why do I need a Rabbi if I have Google? What is the Jewish perspective on the Olympics? Can there be love without respect? If previous generations didn’t merit the redemption, why will we? Should I force my children to become religious? These are just some of the questions that are answered in this "Crossfire" session
Series: Crossfire!
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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53:35
Crossfire 1 (2016) (53:35)
Why don't we live in Israel? Why do all holidays revolve around food? Why can't a woman be counted in a Minyan? What is the response to Antisemitism? Will Antisemitism ever end? Should women fight in combat? Why can't one ride a bicycle on Shabbat? These are just some of the questions that are answered in this "Crossfire" session
Series: Crossfire!
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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56:50
A Behavioral, Emotional, and Spiritual Look at Confession and Repentance (56:50)
This text-based class will delve into the mechanics of repentance, breaking it down into its components of the behavioral and emotional while understanding what it represents spiritually. The discourse, Viduy v. Tshuva, is from the Tzemach Tzedek and is in Hebrew though knowledge of the Hebrew language is not required as everything will be translated
Rabbi Shais Taub (115)
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56:05
Tanya Chapter 5 (56:05)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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55:41
Tanya Chapter 4 Part 2 (55:41)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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54:47
Reincarnation: Fiction or Fact? (54:47)
The concept of reincarnation fascinates and mystifies yet is highly misunderstood. Join Rabbi Moshe Krasnanski as he discusses the Jewish view of reincarnation
Rabbi Moshe Krasnianski (10)
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56:29
Tanya Chapter 4 Part 1 (56:29)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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8:43
Why Is the Mitzvah Limited? (8:43)
Rabbi Friedman discusses the two types of Mitzvot. The Mitzvot which are time oriented and the Mitzvot which are Space oriented….
Series: The Jewish Course of Why
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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52:42
Smashing the Myths about Judaism and Feminism (52:42)
The feminist revolution in the 1970s aimed to create a better world by making men more like women, and women more like men. Jewish philosophy, however, focuses on the unique and different roles of men and women. Is this a contradiction? Does Judaism believe in gender equality? Join the author of bestseller To Be a Jewish Woman for a deeper look at this contentious issue
Dr. Lisa Aiken (16)
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1:04:37
Finding Peace, Joy and Abundance (1:04:37)
We all want to be happy. We all want to experience joy. But we often feel trapped by both internal and external constraints in our lives. Is it possible though to change our feelings merely by changing our thoughts? Can we create the reality we want to have simply by thinking a different way? These Torah insights will change you and life as you knew it will never be the same
Mr. Hershel Lazaroff (3)
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4:58
1. The Mitzvah of Honoring Parents (4:58)
Rabbi Levi Kaplan (54)
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49:52
Blind Faith or Free Choice? (49:52)
There is so much about religion that remains utterly incomprehensible. From commandments that we do to life cycle events and everything in between, can a Jew ever think for himself or must he just obediently comply? Must we readily accept or can we ever challenge? Are we programmed robots or free spirits? This lecture took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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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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55:53
Crossfire 1 (2013) (55:53)
The popular "Crossfire!" is back with an all-new panel! Have you ever wished to have a "no-holds-barred" discussion with a Rabbi and get answers to all of your burning questions? This is your chance! This Crossfire session at the National Jewish Retreat featured a panel including Rabbi Yosef Schusterman, spiritual leader of Chabad of N
Series: Crossfire!
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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14:46
10. The Block Party (14:46)
Do we really know the effect of our good deeds? What happens in the Heavenly Worlds when a Jew does a mitzvah? Rabbi Lazer Gurkow uses a fabulous mashal, parable, of a block party with a twist, to explain how our good deeds matter to G-d, and what they can accomplish. to purchase Rabbi Gurkow's book click here Reaching for G-d: The Jewish Book on Self Help.
Series: Living With Purpose
Rabbi Lazer Gurkow (23)
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15:04
4. Perfectly Imperfect (15:04)
To purchase Rabbi Gurkow's book; Reaching for G-d: The Jewish Book on Self Help Click Here.
Series: Living With Purpose
Rabbi Lazer Gurkow (23)
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1:05:17
The Kabbalah Behind Torah and Mitzvot (1:05:17)
Like birds, our mitzvahs need 2 wings to fly. Rabbi Shloma Majeski explains how the rituals of the mitzvahs connect us to G-d. The love and fear of G-d provide the wings to fly. These points are illustrated with some poignant stories, including the story behind the Lubavitcher Rebbe's sefer Torah.
Rabbi Shloma Majeski (8)
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1:39:23
Why Be Jewish? (1:39:23)
Why should I live like a Jew? It is a tough sell in a society that doesn't push Jews into a ghetto. Rabbi Abba Perlmuter, in his inimitable style, touches on deep topics with a light hand and lots of humor.
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter (63)
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40:54
Benefits of Kosher (40:54)
I do it because I love you. Mrs. Miriam Lipskier discusses the romance of Judaism as expressed by keeping kosher. We connect to the divine by doing what G-d wants even though we don’t understand why. This class was delivered at Chabad Lubavitch of Georgia.
Mrs. Miriam Lipskier (9)
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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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52:42
The Feminine Advantage (52:42)
Throughout the Torah women are mentioned as being spiritually stronger than men, A few of the areas mentioned by Rabbi Shloma Majesky are: When giving the Torah, Hashem spoke first to the women and then the men; Concerning the Golden Calf, and the Spies the men failed the tests and the women remained strong in their faith; in Egypt the women gave strength to their husbands
Rabbi Shloma Majeski (8)
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28:30
Revealing the Feminine Millennium (28:30)
What moved G-d to create the world? This is a trick question, if there was a reason that motivated G-d then he is not the primary force. With Rabbi Manis Friedman we learn that G-d created the world only because He desired it. In this world that G-d created, people can do what they want
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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26:34
Jewish People: Mark Twain's Question (26:34)
The greatest empires have been wiped off the map of history. How have the Jews survived? Mark Twain ponders this question in Concerning the Jews. Rabbi Yosef Y. Jacobson answers by finding the one common denominator that has existed for over 3300 years of Jewish history.
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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53:32
The Chassidic Version of Healthy Self-Esteem (53:32)
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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1:09:11
The Great Debates (1:09:11)
Finding the right balance between physical and spiritual, and between theoretical and practical, has challenged people since creation. Join us as we delve into four great Talmudic debates to uncover the Jewish answer to these dilemmas. This lecture was delivered at the 6th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Tuvia Teldon (4)
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47:54
Creating Software for the Soul (47:54)
In Freudian theory, there’s the “id”, the dimension of one’s psyche that is totally unconscious and serves as the source of one’s instinctual impulses. In Torah, by contrast (lehavdil), there’s the “Neshomoh”, the soul, that spark of G-d that carries within it the essence of who we are and the potential to which we can aspire
Mrs. Rivkie Block (1)
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41:09
Angels in our Lives (41:09)
If every mitzvah we do creates an angel, why aren't there traffic jams in heaven? Rabbi Moshe Bryski, the ultimate storyteller, gives some history of angels mentioned in the Torah and the later writings. He relates stories of present day occurrances of angels and how we can succeed in seeing them.
Rabbi Moshe Bryski (40)
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58:00
The Truth Behind the Kosher Pig (58:00)
What will be when Moshiach comes? Will pigs be kosher? What about lobster? Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet describes some of the changes that will occur in the time of Moshiach. We can look forward to avoiding Pesach cleaning and some fasts, but forget about the lobster. This lecture was delivered at the 6th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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42:42
Evolving From Darwin (42:42)
What is the alternative to Darwinism? It is too frightening for most to consider. Rabbi Avrohom Jacks traces the history of Darwinism from Darwin's journey across the world to disproving his theories using Darwin's own principles. The alternative to Darwinism and evolution is a world created by G-d for the purpose of Torah and mitzvahs
Rabbi Avrohom Jacks (4)
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19:18
Jewish Sexuality (19:18)
In this series, Rabbi Elie Weinstock of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun gives a "Crash Course in Basic Judaism". Rabbi Weinstock takes viewers up a five step ladder of foundational concepts in Judaism: G-d, Prayer, Shabbat, Jewish Ritual and Jewish Sexuality
Series: Crash Course in Basic Judaism
Rabbi Elie Weinstock (11)
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27:24
Belief in G-d (27:24)
In this series, Rabbi Elie Weinstock of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun gives a "Crash Course in Basic Judaism". Rabbi Weinstock takes viewers up a five step ladder of foundational concepts in Judaism: G-d, Prayer, Shabbat, Jewish Ritual and Jewish Sexuality. Segment 1: In the first segment, Rabbi Elie Weinstock discusses the fundamental idea of Belief in G-d
Series: Crash Course in Basic Judaism
Rabbi Elie Weinstock (11)
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10:52
The Need for Torah (10:52)
Mr. Andrew Gaynor is freshman at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Andrew grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a triple-major in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Jewish Studies. He participated in Sinai Scholars in Fall 2010 and is glad to continue that positive experience with this symposium
Series: Sinai Scholars Academic Symposium 2011
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17:17
Jewish Ritual (17:17)
In this series, Rabbi Elie Weinstock of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun gives a "Crash Course in Basic Judaism". Rabbi Weinstock takes viewers up a five step ladder of foundational concepts in Judaism: G-d, Prayer, Shabbat, Jewish Ritual and Jewish Sexuality
Series: Crash Course in Basic Judaism
Rabbi Elie Weinstock (11)
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14:17
All about Prayer (14:17)
In this series, Rabbi Elie Weinstock of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun gives a "Crash Course in Basic Judaism". Rabbi Weinstock takes viewers up a five step ladder of foundational concepts in Judaism: G-d, Prayer, Shabbat, Jewish Ritual and Jewish Sexuality. Segment 2: In the second segment, Rabbi Elie Weinstock discusses the fundamental idea of Prayer.
Series: Crash Course in Basic Judaism
Rabbi Elie Weinstock (11)
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10:19
6. What You Do Matters (10:19)
In this series, Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik explores the topic of education - both self-education and the education of our children - in light of the 12 essential Torah verses that the Lubavitcher Rebbe chose as fundamental in the instruction of a child. This segment's verse: 4
Series: Re-parenting Your Inner Child
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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19:31
Sukkot and the Four Species: Finding Individuality Within Unity (19:31)
You can visit Mrs. Tzukernik's website at: thekabbalahcoach.com.
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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50:15
The Jewish Soul and Psyche (50:15)
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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7:44
Level of Mitzvah Observance (7:44)
This class took place at the Ivy League Torah Study Experience (ILTSE), a summer Torah-learning program provided by the National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education. ILTSE is open to college-age and graduate students with minimal or no background in Torah learning
Rabbi Sholom Ber Hecht (1)
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1:10:38
Interview with the World's Foremost Expert: The Nature of God's Existence (1:10:38)
How did G-d create the Universe? How does He relate to us? And how does He want us to relate to Him? This lecture is given by Rabbi Yoel Kahn in Yiddish and translated by Rabbi Yisrael Deren into English. This lecture was delivered at the 4th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Yisrael Deren (17)
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4:15
Kiyum (Fulfillment of Mitzvot) - Defined (4:15)
Rabbi Alter Metzger has a Doctorate in Guidance from Colombia University and is a professor of Jewish Studies at Stern College (Yeshiva University). Rabbi Metzger is a sought after lecturer and teacher. He served on a team of simultaneous translators in the farbrengens (gatherings) of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson for 18 years
Rabbi Dr. Alter Metzger (15)
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24:31
The Mourning Period (24:31)
Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz (157)
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8:06
Torah for All Mankind: The Seven Noahide Commandments (8:06)
Mr. Goodman is a Torah activist and special needs advocate and activist. He has been tutoring B'nai Noach for 13 years in the Crown Heights area of Brooklyn, NY. Contact Mr. Goodman at [email protected]. For more information on this topic, check out Mr. Goodman's classes given on Sundays from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at The Sephardic Shul at 1433 President St
Mr. Don Zusya Goodman (1)
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12:41
Words of the Living G-d - Shemot (12:41)
Words of the Living G-d: Chassidic insights into the weekly Torah portion as originally formulated by the founder of Chabad, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi ob"m. Words of the Living G-d By Rabbi Yitzchok Dovid Wagshul can be ordered by Clicking Here .
Rabbi Yitzchok Wagshul (12)
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31:07
Teshuva Part 1: Accidental Transgressions (31:07)
We've all experienced that "uh-oh" moment, when we realize we accidentally did something wrong. Is there a way in Judaism to atone for such a thing? Rabbi Eli Silberstein explains the concepts, practices and importance of teshuvah- repentance. .
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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53:53
The Mitzvah of Educating Children (53:53)
Judaism takes the education of children very seriously - a parent is supposed to dedicate half an hour every single day to contemplating their kids' education. What is it about education that makes it important enough to be an actual Biblical commandment? Find out in this lecture by Rabbi Nochem Kaplan.
Rabbi Nochum Kaplan (12)
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26:45
Approaching the New Year with Unity (26:45)
As we approach the Jewish New Year and its holidays we all hope for a year filled with health, peace and prosperity. How can we ensure that we are deserving of receiving all these blessings? Rabbi Twerski reveals where the secret lies and how we can draw down Heavenly blessings from above.
Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski (16)