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I've been blessed to have spent many years learning from some of the greatest Jewish thinkers in the world including Rav Yitzchok Berkovits Shlita. Listen in and hear perspectives on Marriage & Chinuch. Tune in as we explore relevant ideas on the Parsha and Yomim Tovim!

Podcast · By Rabbi Zvi Gefen · English · Official site

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  1. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    What Happens If There’s No Shofar? (opens the original)

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    What if we don’t need to be afraid that something is missing? What if Rosh Hashanah is not about getting the formula right, but about something much deeper? To crown Hashem means more than declaring Him King. It means choosing to live the life He is offering us — and becoming the person we are meant to be.

  2. Episode · Aug 31, 2026

    The Question That Defines… You (opens the original)

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    As we begin to explore what Rosh Hashanah is really all about, we are led to an even deeper question: what are we all about? What makes us tick? What do we truly value? What are we living for? Because perhaps before we can understand what Rosh Hashanah asks of us, we first need to understand the life we are bringing to it.

  3. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    Elul: The Courage to Come Close (opens the original)

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    Elul can sometimes feel overwhelming — another year, another list of things we should be doing better. But perhaps Elul is not about becoming perfect. It is about relationship: wanting closeness, turning towards Hashem, and taking even one small step back. What does a “good enough Elul” really look like — and could that be exactly where genuine teshuvah begins?

  4. Episode · Jul 19, 2026

    The Middah That Will Rebuild the Beis Hamikdash (opens the original)

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    Why do the people closest to us often cause us the most pain? This practical Torah class explores how unrealistic expectations, learning to let go, and living lifnim mishuras hadin can transform our relationships, bring inner peace, and help us take a step towards rebuilding the Beis Hamikdash.

  5. Episode · Jul 7, 2026

    Anger, Hurt, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves (opens the original)

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    We all get hurt, disappointed, left out, misunderstood, or rejected. But what happens next? This talk explores the Torah’s powerful approach to anger: not pretending we don’t feel pain, but learning how not to turn that pain into fire. A practical, honest class on emotional strength, self-control, relationships, and staying yourself when life or people upset you.

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