Torah’s Practical Wisdom

Just as you would consume healthy food to take case of your body, one must also engage in healthy thoughts, speech, and deed to take care of one’s soul. Engaging in unhealthy habits can take a toll on the body. However, just like one can reverse one’s poor health with healthy habits, one can reverse one’s poor spiritual health with Maasim Tovim, Good Deeds, and Teshuva.

The Torah elevating us is a connection between Parshas Naso and the Giving of the Torah. It reminds us that we have to acknowledge the elephant in the room that most of us are under some level of control of animalistic tendencies. The Torah encapsulates the idea of freedom of the Exodus of Egypt where commandments (obligations) are not restrictions but ordinances that remind us that we can choose not to succumb to our animalistic tendencies. It is for this reason we must be grateful for the Giving of Torah and remember on a daily basis to remind ourselves and instill faith in ourselves that we are created in the image of G-d (we aren’t entirely animalistic).

We delve into the spiritual DNA of Levites and why they were chosen by G-d

Have you ever wanted to improve your understanding of Torah? Do you want to consider improving as a person and being respectful of others? Do you want to find meaning and satisfaction in life? Do you want to see how the Torah applies in our world? Then, please listen to this episode to understand how one can improve and become a better, holier, and happier person.

Credits: Rabbi Gavriel and Rivkah Holtzberg Edition of Pirkei Avot which references the commentaries

Temurah in Parshas Bechukotai sheds light on the importance of building on our commitments and holiness rather than building on holiness through trading commitments or holiness

The Ethics of Our Fathers in Chapter 5 characterizes different types of people based on how they react to others. We will talk about the roadmap to being level minded and compassionate people.

We share some insights on Parshat Emor including Chumash and Rashi, the Chassam Sofer, and Chassidus exploring the significance of the Shavuot (the 50th day) and why that day has such significance in reaching Matan Torah

The importance of being honest with others and ourselves in the path to becoming holier