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#51 - Bitachon Part II Mar 09, 2019

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If you want to know if your bitachon is where it should be, theres a very simple test. Do you go into a panic when you dont know how youre going to pay your next bill? Do you often think that you could have been more successful if only youd done things differently? If your answer was yes, then you, like most of us, need to work on bitachon.But striking the balance between bitachon and hishtadlus is not so simple. What is my part and what is HASHEMs?This Shmuz teaches how honest effort combined with trust in HASHEM is an unbeatable formula for success. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#56 - The Death of Right and Wrong Mar 09, 2019

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According to the modern world, the worst thing we can do is judge others. Im okay, and youre okay. Even murderers are okay, or at least we should try and understand them. They have excuses their upbringing, jealousy, pressures. How can they be responsible for their crimes?This moral relativism is eating away at the very fabric of society. Its even penetrating Jewish society. What can we do about it?This Shmuz weaves together current social politics with the Chanukah story, delivering a timely message about standing up for right and wrong. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#57 - Torah - Creating Worlds Mar 09, 2019

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#58 - Arrogance Misdirected Mar 09, 2019

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Nobody in the entire Torah was as arrogant as Pharaoh. He actually believed he was the Creator! But his delusion, though in an extreme form, is common in human beings. Weve seen it in dictators like Hitler and Napoleon. We see it in larger-than-life tycoons like Donald Trump. And sometimes, we see it in ourselves.With a breakdown of why this middah rears its ugly head so often, this Shmuz motivates us to work on its antidote: humility. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#59 - Humility - An Issue of Perspective Mar 09, 2019

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HASHEM gave everyone a unique set of talents. Some people are strong, others smart, and others musical. But no matter which talents you have, HASHEM gave them to you to help you accomplish a specific mission in this world.The trouble is, people often lose sight of this. They credit themselves for their talents and even expect praise and honor because of them. Not only does this make them seem obnoxious, it guarantees that they will fail to use their talents as HASHEM intended.This Shmuz teaches us to view ourselves and our abilities with honest humility. Only then can we achieve the greatness HASHEM meant for each of us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#60 - Tidal Waves and Middas HaDin Mar 09, 2019

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Middas Ha Din and Middas Ha Rachamim may seem like esoteric Kabbalistic concepts beyond our understanding, but a look at history will give us a clear demonstration of how they operate. Weve seen people die by the millions, not just in wars, but in famines, tidal waves, and other natural disasters. Even the media calls them acts of G-d. The question is: why does G-d make them happen?This Shmuz wakes us up to the awesome power of HASHEM and stirs our hearts toward teshuva. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#61 - Heroes! Mar 09, 2019

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People have accomplished some extraordinary things. Muhammad Ali fought his way to becoming heavyweight champion of the world. Roger Bannister ran the first four-minute mile. And lehavdil, gedolim like Rav Shimon Shkop, Reb Chaim Brisker, and Rav Gifter became champions in Torah.What is the difference between them and us? Surprisingly, nothing at all. HASHEM gave every human the ability to soar to great heights if only wed believe in ourselves. So dust off those dreams youve put on the shelf. This Shmuz will give you the focus and motivation to turn them into reality. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#62 - Plan Your Life / Live your Plan Mar 09, 2019

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Plan your life; live your plan. Set goals for yourself; follow through with them.It sounds like plain common sense, but somehow, most people dont bother. They get sidetracked by the rat race and the pursuit of pleasure. Winging their way through life, they never reach their full potential.The trick to planning your life effectively is in when you plan it. First and foremost, you have to understand yourself.The simple yet powerful teachings in this Shmuz contain everything you need to live the life of your dreams. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#63 - Davening Part I Mar 09, 2019

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Plan your life; live your plan. Set goals for yourself; follow through with them.Davening by rote is nothing less than selling yourself short. HASHEM and only HASHEM has the power to provide you with whatever you want or need. So why rush through davening in one big mumble? The trick to planning your life effectively is in when you plan it. First and foremost, you have to understand yourself.With humor and apt mashalim, this first of a three-part Shmuz is just the thing to put life back into your davening. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#64 - Davening Part II Mar 09, 2019

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Davening is an amazingly powerful tool, and any of us can use it. Hashem loves us so much, its as though He cant resist our prayers. Yet somehow, most of us dont believe it. We think were too small to be noticed or that if we ask for too much, its kvetching. Nothing could be further from the truth.This Shmuz gives us a taste of just how much HASHEM loves us. With that clear in your mind, youll be more enthused about davening than ever before. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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