Torah and the Active Brain

The Self-Prosecution Trap

Why have so many good and upright people died recently, both as a result of the Iran war and from tragedies like drowning and road accidents that weren’t at all related to the war?

Amen, Brother!

In wartime, we all need special protection. Imagine that a person travels the world in search of a solution to his troubles, spends an arm and a leg, and comes home empty-handed. A guardian angel reveals himself and tells the person, "All your problems would evaporate if you only learned to say 'amen' whenever you hear a blessing"...

Torah and the Active Brain

People like me began learning Torah after completing advanced degrees. We are keenly familiar with both sides of the fence, secular and academic education versus Torah education. Let's see objectively which develops more powerful brainpower.

Do We Hear the Pain?

There was a rich Jew in Hungary who went bankrupt. When he had money, everyone would kowtow to him. But, now that he lost his money, no one would even say "good morning" to him. The unfortunate person went to the Chasam Sofer and complained that no one paid the slightest attention to him.

Sweet Cleaning

Now that Purim has passed, Passover is quickly approaching. We all face what many consider one of the most daunting tasks of the year: cleaning for Passover. It doesn't have to be that way. Today's podcast shows how to make it pleasant and enjoyable. We can clean for Passover with a song in our hearts.