Self-Control Through Torah
A podcast by New Books Network
52 Episodes
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The Trait of "Frugality" in Behar
Published: 5/23/2024 -
On "Frugality" (kimutz) in Emor
Published: 5/16/2024 -
On "Frugality" (kimutz) in Kedoshim
Published: 5/9/2024 -
On "Frugality" in Acharei Mot
Published: 5/2/2024 -
"Righteousness" (tzedek) in Metzora
Published: 4/18/2024 -
"Righteousness" in Tazria
Published: 4/11/2024 -
More on "Righteousness" (Tzedek)
Published: 4/4/2024 -
On "Righteousness" (Tzedek)
Published: 3/28/2024 -
More on "Humility" with Rabbi Marc Margolius
Published: 3/21/2024 -
The Mussar Tradition and "Humility" (anavah): On Exodus 38:21-40:38
Published: 3/14/2024 -
Building the Tabernacle: On Exodus 35:1-38:20
Published: 3/9/2024 -
The Character Trait of Humility (anavah)
Published: 2/29/2024 -
Physical Cleanliness and Spiritual Cleanliness (nekiut)
Published: 2/24/2024 -
"Cleanliness" (nekiut) and the Hubble Telescope
Published: 2/15/2024 -
More on "Cleanliness" (nekiyut)
Published: 2/8/2024 -
On the Idea of "Cleanliness" (nekiyut) in Exodus 18:1–20:23
Published: 2/1/2024 -
The Lessons of the Middah of "Deciveness" (harizut)
Published: 1/25/2024 -
"Decisiveness" (harizut) in Exodus 10:1-13:16 (Bo)
Published: 1/18/2024 -
More on "Decisiveness" (harizut)
Published: 1/12/2024 -
The Trait of "Decisiveness" (harizut)
Published: 1/4/2024
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.