The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval

Like the Israelites in this week's parsha, each of us is on a journey – but where we are heading may not be apparent for years to come.

Each of us is yearning for something just out of reach. Should we fight for what we want, or trust that we’ll get it if we wait patiently? This week's Torah portion may have the answer.

This podcast is sponsored by Andrea & Steven Mail in honor of their beloved mothers Carole Shlipak and Zelda Mail

What do your blinders prevent you from seeing? Ruchi Koval digs into a story from this week's parsha that might help us recognize and overcome our blind spots.

Doubt is not just an emotion – it is a voice, whispering in our ear and distracting us from being our best selves. Ruchi Koval shares how to turn down the volume.

It’s difficult to scroll through social media without feeling envious of someone else’s “perfect” life. Envy is addictive – and it’s on us to break the habit. Ruchi Koval shares how to rise above that awful feeling. 

Whether you’re the speaker or the subject, talking about someone else can hurt everyone involved – so how do we resist the pull of gossip? Ruchi consults this week's parsha to find out.

Do second chances, do-overs, and edits ever work in real life? Ruchi Koval climbs “the second mountain” to find out.

Peace is a gift – and a process. Ruchi Koval explores the significance of the Priestly Blessing, and how each one of us can work toward peace for ourselves and each other.

You can’t be everything to everyone. But sometimes, you can be everything to one person. A detail from this week's parsha shows us how.

As parents, it can be a challenge to think of a punishment that fits our children’s “crimes.” Rethink your strategy with wisdom from his week's Torah portion.