Exposing synagogue flaws, and a heartfelt exhortation for its revitalization. Coerced Divorces merge with Maimonides & an FBI operation, and we reclaim a now viral Torah verse

President Biden's inauguration speech, Unity without Conformity, & putting people on hold (Living in the Presence- 20)

The Sophisticating of Vulgarity in Society & its Moral Consequences, with diverging concepts of 'being true to yourself'.

The primary tool to achieve true mindfulness, How to quell the emptiness of constant tension & doubt, and Uncovering the depths in the ancient Jewish practices of Techum & Eruv (Living in the Presence- 17)

Today on The Chavrusa Podcast: The Unreal You.

In this episode: 4 Philosophers reconciling a thorny theological conundrum

l Shedding deep distinctions between choices & decisions.

l An exploration on determining a person's essential self, & its incisive implications on the most vexing of moral issues facing contemporary society

l and more!

A fantastic conversation with my wife Esti. (Remaining audio was compromised by wind)

* The epic costs of taking the easy way out when faced with obstacles

* A Talmudic twist on the new month’s effect on muted hearts

* How hope is born at the very edge of the abyss of despair

* Advice for a smart driven college student about to graduate

* Transforming impediments from a nuisance into the essence of life

* Me singing randomly and critiquing zodiacs

* How to overcome the ‘Tyranny of History’ (Living in the Presence- 16)

The Secret of Life (or lack thereof?)

In this episode:

*The story of the man locked out of over 7,000 bitcoins and it’s connection to equanimous living

*The first ever quotation from Moses and its’ lasting reverbarations on greatness & responsibility

*The 2 factors lacking within me that contribute to riots & unrefined behavior in society

*The Kotzker Rebbe’s take on spiritual patience

*A paradigm-shifting Torah directive to experience a new type of secrecy (Living in the Presence- 15)

The imperative to eradicate ‘hastiness’ from our lives, and how patience is inseparably connected with mindfulness. Also: Social Media Sabbaticals, a Youtube clip that exposes Hasidic families on Shabbat, a profound teaching from Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, a debate on if it’s possible to approach life with innocence, & a conversation about equilibrium (Living in the Presence- 14)

Judaism’s Definition of Happiness, Why it’s Elusive, & How to increase Joy in your Life.

Included in this episode: Torah perspectives on simcha, How to navigate unwanted emotions, Deep thoughts from Rav S.R. Hirsch, Why so many comedians are Jewish, a cryptic Kabbalistic teaching, a writing from a chassidic Rebbe in the Warsaw Ghetto, and a detailed analysis of the connection between ‘Shemos’ and the state of America today in the WSJ & more!

(Living in the Presence- 13)