The secret to success and joy in the study of Torah.
Learning how to find and identify your true self.
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Conquering one’s drives (“will”) vs. elevating one’s drives, and who can do the latter.
Living in tohu (-chaos) and how to move towards tikkun (-rectification/balanced oneness).
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The kavanos (-meditation) of the Arizal for Elul.
The two types of expertise one needs in order to successfully walk the path(s) of teshuvah.
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The need for stubborn patience in teshuva, and psychological and emotional growth.
Teshuva on one’s initial teshuva.
Elul 5784
Why is Yehoshua called “bin Nun”, and not the typical “ben Nun”? An insight into the opening Mishna in Pirkei Avos, based on the answer to the above question. Understanding R’ Nachman’s teaching that undergoing shame is the primary factor in teshuva...
G-dly honor vs. human honor.
Why keeping silent in the face of shaming is a main part of teshuva.
Why the sefirah of Keter and the Name that represents it relate to teshuva.
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The first step of Elul – discovering one’s self. The connection between Ir Miklat and the month of Elul, as mentioned in the Arizal. Numerous insights into the Hebrew letter yud, and its awesome significance to Elul, as mentioned in Sefer Yetzirah...
The main aspect of Rosh Hashonah is not it being “Judgement Day”, but rather… The scariest part of Rosh Hashonah is actually the fact that we “pass judgement” on Hashem, and as if decide His lot! The massive power of the individual on Rosh Hashonah...
1 Elul 5782
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