Human beings have always attempted to push against the limits imposed on them by their nature, but we seem to have few tools for doing so when the nature we are dealing with is internal. We try to build buildings which push the limits of physics; we create and play games which tax the [...]
ed note: The following requires an understanding of the basics of Mussar; the ideal, the real and the process. If you have not done so yet, please be sure to study the introduction to Mussar carefully.
There is an ideal called Bitachon which, loosely translated, means assurance drawn from HaShem, and is associated with [...]
There are now two free classes about Elul (the current month preparatory to Rosh HaShanah) available on the audio page, one of which was delivered this morning. I hope that you find them helpful. You are encouraged to comment – I look forward to growing with you and because of you! The first two installments of The [...]
Dear Friend,
Thank you for your question and for the opportunity to clarify important aspects of prayer or Tefilah. To get us started we must take a look at the purpose of Jewish prayer.
Prayer is an opportunity for me to review my sense of G-d’s Providence. That means that when I pray I judge my own [...]
In my first foray into the wild world of MP3 technology, I am pleased to report that a timely class on the topic of Teshuva and Elul (we are definitely going to need a dictionary page here) is now up and available for your free listening at TorahMedia.com
Hope you enjoy and I look forward [...]
Mussar is the term for describing the lifelong endeavor to make a human being ever more Godlike. In order to facilitate that endeavor, Mussar employs many tools. The first tool is accurate description of the human being; his strengths and his frailties. Without such an understanding of the self, all growth is merely a [...]