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Today we interview Dr Chavi Goldberg, founder and Dean of Cybersem, about the benefits of quality Torah education for women and young adults, who choose to persue their Jewish education online. Dr Goldberg's online seminary for women of all ages gives an opportunity for women to persue and further their knowledge and skills in Jewish education from the comfort of their own home, in any country . The higher education portal for Jewish women online includes college accredited courses and specialist teacher's in women's education lead quality educational classes to women who may have not received prior education in a Jewish school, or for those who could not join a seminary institution in their younger years. With all the advancements of English-language Torah books, many are still struggling to make time for reading books on Torah education. This online seminary will give you tools and skills for furthering your knowledge with the Torah courses that may interest you, in a audio-visual classroom environment, with the benefits of learning from anywhere in the world that you are located.

For more info to join a course or further your Jewish education, whether you are setting up your own home or want to learn texts on the commentaries of the Torah, please call Dr Chavi Goldberg on 1 (416) 804-0177 OR checkout the CYBERSEM website https:/www.chemdah.org/classes

In this episode we discover deeper insights into the Haggadah, the story of Pesach and the various rituals introduced via the Seder steps.

We discover ways to include all types of different people through the 4 sons spoken about at the Seder. We learn about the deeper meaning of

the 6 items on the Seder Plate and the interesting application of specific "numbers" used to depict important information at the Seder.

Thank you to our sponsor Bracha from Monsey, NY. May you be blessed with success in all your worthy endeavors.

Thank to Rabbi Shais Taub and Rabbi Chaim Baruch Alevsky for the inspiring information used for research of this podcast topic.

In this Pre-Pesach episode we learn about the meaning of true joy and the deep message connected with the Korbon Pesach, the Pascal Sacrifice. We draw inspiration from the late Mrs Assia New, matriarch of the New family from Melbourne Australia, who embodied real simcha and joyous dancing for every bride on their wedding day. With her beautiful voice and royal mannerism, she made many musical concerts for the Jewish communities of the FSU and raised their spirits in very difficult times.

Through the lens of Chassidus (Jewish Mysticism) we learn about the deeper meaning of the custom to share in joyous dancing on festivals, weddings and special ocassions in the Torah, and how through dancing, one can connect deeply to Hashem and fulfill the commandment ," Serve G-d with joy".

Throughout the ages, in happy times and trying times, the joyous dancing Jew was always sought after and drew down a wonderous source of blessing to the community. We learn about the effect of dancing for the sake of heaven, which brings immense blessings-to one's family, one's connection to Hashem. We find the sources in the Torah about how to truly elevate oneself while living on earth.

Thank you to our sponsors, R' Yossel and Mrs. Stera Gutnik, from Melbourne Australia, in honour of Mrs Assia New, Chasya bas Chaya Shtzera OBM. May her memory be a blessing and her good deeds stand her in good stead. May she be a gutte better for her family and community and may she entreat Hashem to bring Moshiach now.

In this incredible episode we learn so much from master educator R' Chaim Levi Goldstein, on the topics of Emunah, Bitachon and guidance in chinuch of children.

Reb Chaim Levi share advice on acquiring faith, joy and eliciting blessings from Hashem through the sources of the Rebbeim, and how a positive attitude can literally change one's life. He miraculously woke up from a month-long coma at the start of Covid-19  in NY and gives us insight into how the positive thoughts and belief in Hashem carried him through the challenging times. R Chaim Levi shares valuable stories and talks about giving children leadership roles, thinking good thoughts about their future, and how to hold on to our faith when the challenges seem insurmountable. Through the lens of Chassidus and through powerful lessons gleaned from his parents and grandparents he shares gems on education and teaching in today's world. 

His lectures and stories for children of all ages are all found on Chinuchtime.com, a website chock full of insights and stories of Tzaddikim

This episode is sponsored by R' LeviGoldstein and Family IOWA, in honour of the 10th anniversary of our grandfather, Rabbi Yosef Goldstein, AKA Uncle Yossion 25 Adar. May the Neshama of R Yosef ben Moshe Yehudah have an aliya and may he be a gute better for the entire family. May this also be a zechus for the Neshama of R Shmuel ben Moshe Dovid whose Yartzeit is 24 Adar. May they both be a gute Better for their families emo'sh

For more info contact [email protected]

In this episode we interview Chana Rachel Schusterman, an educator and spiritual counselor from from Los Angeles, California.

Chana Rachel gives expert guidance in shidduchim and marriage to parents, and singles in the dating parasha. She teaches Chassidus and personal growth, and with this mindset, she gives great advice and hashkafa on the entire process of shidduchim. 

In seeking to help those looking to find their bashert, Chana Rachel talks about finding "meaning" in Shidduchim, regardless of how long you have been dating. She helps navigate the various stages of dating to know what to look for and when to ask the question, "Will you marry me?" 

Chana Rachel gives guidance on how to keep being "besimcha" throughout the process, how to "start fresh", and how to be "present" on the dates.

She troubleshoots common issues and teaches how to feel integrated within yourself and how to be authentic on the dates.

A must-listen for all those in shidduchim, including the parents, relatives and the shadchanim!

In this episode we discuss the art of reflective listening, having a collaborative argument and validating our spouse or teen when they bring up difficult discussions. We discuss the 5-1 ratio and the emotional bank account. We discuss what happens when one is flooded during a discussion and would need to take a break, if the discussion is escalating beyond normal communication.

This episode is sponsored by "anonymous" in honour of the 51st birthday of Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz, who got along with everybody, and continues to bring a smile to many through his determination and unflinching faith in Hashem and his continous words of inspiration via computer as he battles ALS, by an admirer, May he have a speedy recovery.

Thank you to Rabbi Y Lider, Rabbi Jacks, Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin  and John Gottman for some of info discussed 

In this episode we learn some inspirational quotes for good relationships, from my teachers, mentors and life experience. These quotes certainly have the power to transform our marriage, if applied. 

We discuss the a passage from the book CLICK or CLASH by Dr Ali Walker about demistifying relationships, and   the effects of lonliness and also discuss the  ideas around fear, respect and validation in a good relationship.

Today's episode is sponsored by Y & M Raskin in honour of their anniversary 15 Shvat! Wishing much love, joy and happiness and peace for the whole family!

In this episode we talk about restoring hope and love, based on Torah sources from the book "In Good Hands"

We reintroduce the antidotes to the four horsemen, from Gottman's work and share the antidotes to these common unhealthy andchallenging behaviours in a marriage.

We discuss various ways to start difficult discussions and how to generate fondness, and connection instead of conflict. We learn about technniques to calm and regulate ourselves when we are flooding and how to have a collaborative discussion. The supreme importane of Date night, it is not a luxery , it is a necessity and will bring more friendship and connection to your relationship. Various expressions to use when you just dont have the right words are shared, from the book "Talk to me like I'm someone you love", by Nancy Dreyfus

This episode is sponsored and dedicated to Jacob ben Nissim, by his daughter Nathalie. May his family only have simchas from her on and may his Neshomo have an aliya on high.

May this episode be a zechus for his family and beloved grandchildren in Sydney, Australia.

This episode is dedicated to the Shlucha Henya Rivka bas Bracha Devorah Leah, who returned her holy soul to her maker today. May her family only have simchas from here on and may the zechus of her taking brides to the mikvah in St Thomas, Virgin Islands

In this episode we discuss how to move past a regrettable episode in dealing with a challenge in marriage. We talk about taking responsibility and how to describe your reality to your spouse in a way that will be best received. Triggers can cause a spouse to flood with emotion and what is needed to feel validatd and acknowledged. We talk about accepting apologies and processing events, what is needed to hear to accept an apology. The biggest struggle is that most couples dont really process regrettable incidents. Acknowledging your own role in contributing to a regrettabe incident is important if we want to stay on the upper road in a relationship.

Today's episode is sponsored in honour of Denis and Michelle Cohen in honour of their upcoming 45th wedding anniversary IYH this year, may they be blessed with a long and happy life with health, and joy from their children and grandchildren!

For more information please email [email protected] to book you counselling sesssion with the earlybird 2023 special!