Spiritual Growth

Emuna in the Dark

January 8, 2024 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

When we say the "Shema" prayer - our declaration of faith in Hashem, we cover our eyes. But why? What's the significance? Since we're not robots, we should understand what we're doing and why. Let's therefore get some… [Read more...]

Quiet in the Storm

November 15, 2023 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

With missile attacks now reaching every area of the country, everyone in Israel is exposed to potential danger. Increasing threats of antisemitic violence overseas means that there's no escaping from the storm of stress and anxiety anywhere in today's world. Yet, there is one place where a person… [Read more...]

Composure in Conflict

November 8, 2023 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Unfortunately, most people are unprepared when life's unpleasant surprises ambush them. Some rise to the occasion, but many others crack under the pressure or fall into despair. We don't want that to happen. In that respect, this lesson is a life-saver,… [Read more...]

Escape from the Tunnel

November 2, 2023 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

The conclusion of Likutei Moharan Torah 112 that we learn today is uncanny, timely and prophetic. Rebbe Nachman explains the only way to break free from captivity. It… [Read more...]

Day for the Soul

September 20, 2023 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Most people dread the thought of Yom Kippur and fasting for 25 hours. That is bodily-oriented dread. As far as the soul is concerned, it's the happiest day of the year. Let's connect to our souls and find out… [Read more...]

Crowning the King

September 8, 2023 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Most people misunderstand the essence of Rosh Hashanah. Today's lesson, a video playback of Rabbi Lazer's talk in Great Neck, NY earlier this week, prepares us for a meaningful New… [Read more...]

Chutzpa, Good or Not: The Gate of Audacity

August 9, 2023 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Chutzpa is the Hebrew word for audacity. When we activate our chutzpa in the right place, we gird ourselves in strength and are able to take a bold stand against evil. On the other hand, chutzpa in the wrong place sends a person into a self-destruct mode. How do we differentiate between the… [Read more...]

Behind Closed Doors: The Gate of Shame

August 2, 2023 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Would you do whatever you want behind closed doors if you knew that no one would see you or catch you in the act? Would you allow your spouse to see your computer's or smartphone's surfing history? There's a healthy type of shame that indicates to emuna and spiritual… [Read more...]

Women’s Personal Prayer

August 1, 2023 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Martial arts Master Sunny Levi is also a Certified Emuna Coach. With her group of "Personal Prayer Bootcamp" graduates, she holds a lively Q&A session with Rabbi Lazer Brody. Anyone can relate to the amazing questions asked… [Read more...]

The Gate of Arrogance

July 12, 2023 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Arrogance is the first "gate," or chapter, of the classic ethics book "Ways of the Righteous," which we learn in today's lesson. The author addresses this character trait first because it's the root of many additional character flaws. In fact, it's the most damaging of negative character traits.… [Read more...]

Ways of the Righteous

July 5, 2023 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

"The Ways of the Righteous" is one of Judaim's prime guidebooks to character refinement and improvement. We humans have the bodies of mammals but the souls of angels. The more we strive to refine character, the more our souls can channel our bodies in the upright path. This wonderful book teaches… [Read more...]

The Growth Power of the Tithe

May 23, 2023 by Lazer Brody - Leave a Comment

Nothing so powerfully infuses the soul with trust in the Almighty, or bitachon, as the mitzvah of ma'aser does. Ma'aser means tithing one's income and giving the money to a worthy cause. The act of tithing shows that a person trusts Hashem for income and therefore is not afraid of fulfilling this… [Read more...]

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