Rochel Holzkenner

Loading Brothers Betrayed- Lesson 3

In class two, we'll examine the growing rift between Yosef and his brothers, and understand how such great men could feel such (seemingly) petty emotions. We'll explain why Yosef's dreams pushed his brothers over the edge, and see the seeds of G-d's long-...

Loading Brothers Betrayed- Lesson 2

How would you feel if your parents showed blatant favoritism to one of your siblings? How did a great patriarch like Yaakov not see the discontent brewing between his children? Why was Yosef much more like his father than any of his older brothers? How wa...

Loading Brothers Betrayed- Lesson 1

The story of Yosef and his brothers is one of the first great dramas in recorded history. An innocent familial rivalry that blossomed into heartbreaking jealousy, bitter betrayal and a string of miscalculations that became a tale of repentance, reunion an...

It’s easier to point a finger than to look inward. The human tendency to judge others is both superficial and dishonest, as it is often a projection of our own inner negativity. In this lesson, we explore methods of challenging our inner cynic and feeling...

Successful people—from Michael Jordan to Steve Jobs—have spoken about accepting the role of failure in the journey towards success. So why are we always so anxious about failures, whether perceived or real? What role does our faith play in our attitude to...

Is guilt the sign of a healthy conscience or the inability to move forward? In this lesson, we differentiate between different forms of guilt, both constructive and destructive. We will learn how to recognize when judging ourselves is just a cynical ploy ...

The Kabbalistic and Chassidic masters did everything in their power to distance themselves from sadness. They know the secret that happiness is the engine that drives life. In this lesson, we explore some common things that tend to bring us down and what ...