52 Episodes

  1. Spiritual Separation in V'zot Habracha

    Published: 10/17/2024

  2. "Separation" in Ha'azinu

    Published: 10/3/2024

  3. "Separation" in Nitzavim-Vayelech

    Published: 9/27/2024

  4. "Separateness" in Ki Tavo

    Published: 9/19/2024

  5. "Truth" in Ki Teitzei

    Published: 9/12/2024

  6. "Truth" in Shoftim

    Published: 9/5/2024

  7. The Idea of "Truth" in Re'eh

    Published: 8/29/2024

  8. "Truth" in Eikev

    Published: 8/22/2024

  9. "Grace" and "Calmness" in Va'etchanan

    Published: 8/15/2024

  10. "Calmness" in Devarim

    Published: 8/8/2024

  11. "Calmness" in Matot-Masei

    Published: 8/1/2024

  12. "Calm" in Pinchas

    Published: 7/25/2024

  13. The Middah of "Silence" in Balak

    Published: 7/19/2024

  14. "Silence" in Chukat

    Published: 7/11/2024

  15. Silence in Korach

    Published: 7/4/2024

  16. On "Silence" (Shtikah) in Shelakh

    Published: 6/27/2024

  17. The Trait of "Diligence" in B'ha'alotkha

    Published: 6/20/2024

  18. On "Diligence" (zerizut) in Naso

    Published: 6/13/2024

  19. What is Your Mission?

    Published: 6/6/2024

  20. On "Diligence" (zerizut) in Bechukotai

    Published: 5/30/2024

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How can Torah help you improve your self-control? With the help of Menahem Mendel Lefin's Cheshbon haNefesh, an important 19th-century work on character refinement, we delve into the weekly Torah portion to seek wisdom on refining our traits and mastering our moods and emotions. Listen in as Modya Silver, a psychotherapist and author, and David Gottlieb, a scholar of Jewish history and a teacher of Jewish contemplative practice, uncover the ethical wisdom contained in each weekly reading.