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.

Torah brings peace to the world. More than a guide for social justice and personal morality, Torah brings harmony to nature itself making good and evil, light and darkness, serve a greater good - G-d's vast eternal plan.

This informative and revealing talk discusses the virtue of struggling with the unG-dly nature which gives us an understanding of how the baal teshuva is greater than the tzaddik. The discussion touches on the heroic nature of the Holocaust martyrs. In our struggle to serve, the guidance of a Rebbe is indispensable.

G-d wants goodness that doesn't come from heaven. The virtue of knowing ourselves is to know whether we are growing or not. Knowing how we think, feel and do.

Faith does not direct one's behavior even while it inspires one to great heights; proper behavior without faith is lacking as well. Matzah teaches us how to combine faith with everyday life.

Much of our personality and character-traits are pre-determined. A three part series on the kabbalistic look at self improvement, a quality unique to the human being. And practical suggestions for our daily lives.

Much of our personality and character-traits are pre-determined. A three part series on the kabbalistic look at self improvement, a quality unique to the human being. And practical suggestions for our daily lives.

Much of our personality and character-traits are pre-determined. A three part series on the kabbalistic look at self improvement, a quality unique to the human being. And practical suggestions for our daily lives.

Love can be so elusive, yet we are expected to love our fellow Jew. What does it mean? How is it done?

Keeping a positive attitude, based on chapter 26 of the Tanya.

After the Sinai experience the Jews made the Golden Calf. How is this possible? Here-in lies a powerful lesson in internalizing and applying inspiration.

What is Kabballah and how is it relevant? Explore how the Kabbalistic approach can enhance every aspect of our lives while introducing us to new life-dimensions.

Joy is not a Mitzvah, but it is a foundation for all Mitzvot. Discover the whats, the whys and even some hows of this important principle.

A compelling talk on the enormous power in positive thinking and its impact on ourselves and the environment around us.

Life throws at us many twists and turns which literally place us at the very brink of a given situation. What is the purpose of being on the very edge?

Thanks to technology you can broadcast a blog-message or Youtube video around the world in a flash. Does Judaism celebrate the empowerment of the individual, or does it prefer people to conform to the structures and strictures of organized religion?

Jewish mysticism teaches the exceptional virtue of positive madness which transcends logic. Discover how to unlock this dimension of madness.

Prayer - the service of the heart – is an essential way to express one’s love of G-d. Discover the origin of the prayers, their structure, significance and deeper meaning.

An honest look at why and how we get pulled into dysfunctional relationships, and some practical insights for rising above the chaos.

How to properly experience the High Holiday season when your heart and head are burdened with challenges, worries, and frustrations from day to day anxieties.

The Jewish people's redemption from Egypt as a model for getting "unstuck" from seemingly impossible situations in one's own life.

How Torah teaches us to maintain our faith and not only endure difficult times, but transform them.