From My Notebook

From My Notebook

By Yisrael Shurack, MSWEducationSelf-Improvement
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From My Notebook episodes

  • Standing Together

    Explores the connection between the double parsha of Nitzavim and Vayelech and the ideas of free choice, achievability vs things being easy, and how this relates to marriage.

    Parshas Nitzavim–Vayelech reminds us that what Hashem asks of us is within reach, even when it isn’t easy.
    In marriage too, our choices, our effort, and our commitment to unity have the power to build something lasting.

    3 min
  • Fight the Problem Don't Destroy the Person

    Explores Parshas Shoftim and the connection between the laws of offering peace before waging war as well as not needlessly destroying things and how this relates to our relationships with people.

    3 min
  • Marriage is a Journey

    Explores the connection in Parshas Devarim, where Moshe reviews the journeys of the people, reflects on appointing judges to share the work load, and the sending of the spies; and how all three help guide us towards a healthy and balanced marriage.

    4 min
  • Boundaries & Refuge

    Explores the double parshas of Matos & Maasei and what we can learn from the Jewish people establishing boundaries and cities of refuge in Israel with regards to the relationship of marriage.

    4 min
  • Use Your Gifts the Right Way

    Explores the connection between Parshas Balak and marriage. Bilaam uses his gifts to have power over others while Pinchas uses his abilities to save the Jewish people. How does this connect to marriage and the importance of using your gifts for the benefit of the couple.

    4 min
  • When Love Doesn't Make Sense

    Explores the connection and lessons we can learn from the Parah Aduma and the copper serpent and how they relate to marriage and love between spouses.

    3 min
  • Proud to be Me

    Explores Parshas Korach and the importance of focusing on who we are rather that comparing ourselves to others. The importance of 'showing up' with authenticity in our marriage.

    3 min
  • The Real You

    Explores the spies interpretation of the land of Israel, how we view ourselves, and the influence that has on our relationships with others, specifically with spouses.

    4 min
  • No One Gets Left Behind

    Explores the connection between Parshas Behalosecha and Miriam talking negatively about Moshe and his commitment to not leaving her behind and what we can learn from this in our own relationships.

    3 min
  • You be You & I'll be Me

    This podcast explores the importance of individuality and embracing who you are as in this week's parsha, Bamidbar.

    3 min

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