Personal Growth

The journey of each individual as well as our collective journey as a people are described as part of a greater, G-dly plan.

“G-d, please grant me the serenity to accept that which cannot be changed; the courage to change that which can be changed; and the wisdom to know the difference.”

In light of recent worrisome events in the world, Rabbi Bryski offers a classic Jewish formula for optimism in the face of adversity.

A compelling argument for the case that Jewish education must portray our ancestors not as individuals who once lived, but as people who are alive today.

A close look at the very first Biblical Commandment to the Jewish People – Be A Master of Your Time. In an era where technology allows us to accomplish in minutes what used to take days, one needs to ask “where has all the free time gone”?

No matter how accomplished, happy, wealthy or talented you may be, at some point you’ll find yourself seeking a deeper meaning in life. You have read the works of every kind of philosopher, psychologist and spiritualist imaginable. It is time you look within – within your hearts, your souls, your heritage – and unleash the spirit within you.

The definition of greatness and heroism by Judaism is quite different than the way society today looks at them. What makes a hero? Who are your and your children’s heroes? Most importantly, how can you rise from a life of mediocrity and find that hero within?

The Jew has this unique ability to cry and laugh at the very same time. This lecture will glance at the past, present and future of our people – the lows and the highs, the crying and the laughter, and the “oy veys” and the joys.

In difficult times, the Jewish response is to choose ‘life’ over ‘existence’.

Tonica Marlow, a female Evangelical minister embarks on an incredible journey to rediscover her Jewish heritage. This riveting story of the Jewish spirit resonates deep within the soul.

They say that if you have achieved all that you planned for yourself, you have not planned enough. Judaism is all about going beyond the ordinary.

A frank and healthy approach to one of life's most perplexing problems: the ego. Most emotional problems are due to an inflexible ego. Chassidut suggests that we accept our own insignificance in a painless and healthy way: by making G-d number one

We are G-d’s partners in creation, and G-d gives us our share of the profit.

Rabbi Schapiro discusses the importance of everyone being a leader in furthering Judaism (addressing a group of Jewish lay leaders at the Chabad Emissaries Conference 2010).

Your capacity to enhance your health through spiritual training is greater than you think. Learn how in this class.

Discover the transformative nature of Jewish meditation. Change the way you view ritual worship. Torah study and Mitzvah observance will never be dull again.

Seeing the hidden goodness in every person; seeing the potential of mankind, and seeing the un-tapped reserve of wealth hidden in nature, together these visions make the impossible available, together they represent a messianic world.

Intelligence may be a unique gift. But what makes it truly precious, is its affect on the heart.

A general introduction to the spiritual nature of the problem of addiction and its treatment.