In the Haggadah of Passover (the Scripture of Passover), mention is made of the four sons. The Wise Son, the Wicked Son, the Simple Son, and the One Who Cannot Even Ask A Question. All of these sons are part of us and yet the one who most do

NO MORE GOSSIP, (TIME TO BUILD UP THE WORLD)

Jan 20th, 2023 11m 53s

How in the world can we live without gossip? What would our relationships be? If we watch closely, most of our conversations are telling tales about others, and listening to gossip about them as well. There seems to be no end to it. When a grou

DON'T CREATE A STUMBLING BLOCK FOR OTHERS, OR YOURSELF

Jan 3rd, 2023 17m 50s

This wonderful, one minute mitzvah, is incredibly powerful. It asks us to stop and take note of the ways in which we create stumbling blocks and obstacles for others and ourselves unconsciously, all the time. Mitzvahs are not only here to prote

PLEASE RETURN A LOST OBJECT TO ITS OWNER

Dec 28th, 2022 15m 24s

This wonderful mitzvah asks us to be Mindful of what just seems to be lying around. Is it an object that has been lost and belongs to someone? It takes only a minute to stop, pick the object up, care for it and return it to the owner. Return it

IT'S A MITZVAH TO BE HAPPY

Dec 22nd, 2022 14m 29s

As the lights grow stronger each night of Hannukah, we can accompany the candle lighting process by discovering and performing another mitzvah, day by day. Remember it only takes on minute to do. And this minute can expand to days, as the Ha

LIGHTING UP EVEN ONE HEART

Dec 20th, 2022 15m 58s

Each Mitzvah that comes to us to do has enormous effects that we have no idea of. These mitzvahs are not necessarily Good Deeds, they are forms through which we channel the divine light and love into our lives and into the world. Without this

RECEIVING THE LIVING TORAH

May 14th, 2021 15m 38s

The holiday of Shavuous is almost here, the time of the giving and receiving of the Torah, the Eternal Truth. Not only is truth and light being freely given, but we must also be ready to receive it, open and available. A huge part of receiving

SEDER FOR THE SIMPLE SON

Mar 24th, 2021 17m 40s

During the Passover Seder four children are discussed, The Wise Son, The Rebellious Son, The Simple Son and The One Who Does Not Even Know How To Ask A Question. Usually we all want to be the wise one. This is the one who knows so much, studies

DON'T HESITATE! THIS MOMENT WILL NOT COME AGAIN

Mar 17th, 2021 16m 32s

The Mitzvahs have many beautiful functions, and one is to rescue us from Time! They prevent us from lapsing into doubt, fear and hesitation, wondering which way to go next. As we do that, the moment i lost, and part of our precious life is gon

IF NOT NOW, WHEN?

Mar 14th, 2021 34m 41s

This talk explores the nature of constriction and our slavery to time. Based upon Passover and the splitting of the red sea, we see what it is that has brought plagues into our lives, and what is truly needed to go from freedom to liberation.

JUDGE EVERYONE FAVORABLY

Feb 18th, 2021 16m 48s

Believe it or not, this is one of the most important and central mitzvahs. Your entire world and the world of others revolve around it. The mitzvah is guiding us to look for and focus on only that which is favorable, beneficial, uplifting in ot

IT'S A MITZVAH TO BE HAPPY! REJOICE (Welcoming The New Moon)

Feb 12th, 2021 16m 3s

Most of us have no idea the power of Happiness in our lives. We would also never imagine that the Mitzvahs are The Path of Joy. Mitzvahs lift us above circumstances, good or bad, and offer a constructive way to respond to whatever is going on.

WHERE ARE YOU FROM? WHERE ARE YOU GOING? TO WHOM WILLYOU MAKE A RECKONING?"

Jan 29th, 2021 16m 52s

The Mitzvah today is from the Wisdom of the Fathers, which gives three precious steps to stop us from falling into confusion, destruction and pain. As soon as we stop and contemplate these questions our choices and actions change. The mitzvah

STAND BY ANOTHER DURING THEIR TIME OF NEED

Jan 15th, 2021 16m 31s

it's easy to stay close to others when things are going well. We enjoy happy times together, wonderful companionship, parties, beautiful days.. But when that person falls into need, perhaps psychologically, financially, or socially, most so cal

"WHO IS WISE? (He Who Learns From Every Person)"

Jan 8th, 2021 16m 38s

We often confuse wisdom and information, or knowledge of all kinds. Knowledge can be acquired, skills developed, and we gain the ability to acquire many things in this world. But that does not necessarily create fulfillment or meaning in our ch

BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD

Dec 26th, 2020 17m 28s

In the endlessly compulsive racing of our minds, and lives, no matter how much we do, and who we meet, deep down we feel it's not enough and that ultimately, we are alone. There is never time to do enough, or meet those we want to see. The sen

GIVING THANKS CONTINUALLY

Dec 5th, 2020 15m 52s

All day long we receive gifts, encounter others, move from action to action. Mostly, though, the days seem ordinary, just part of our routine. However, when we are able to take on this mitzvah, we no longer can go on automatic. We must pause to

SINCERE SERVICE (Authentic Help)

Aug 13th, 2020 18m 6s

We take many actions we think are helpful or to prove that we are good people. However, many of these actions do not bear fruit or leave us distressed. That is because we are being helpful mostly to ourselves. Sincere Service is different. Thi

SERVE ME SINCERELY

Aug 9th, 2020 17m 40s

How do we spends our days and years and lives? Who are we serving, where does our attention, energy and devotion go? For many we serve our small selves, the one who is always demanding, complaining, upset and unsatisfied.. This mitzvah asks tha

RETURN TO GOD (Teschuvah, Turning Around)

Aug 2nd, 2020 15m

This powerful mitzvah is the basis of our entire life, and especially the theme of the upcoming holidays. It asks that we Turn Around. Only takes a minute to take the first step. Wherever we are, whatever we are doing, stop and turn around in a

Keep Your Mind Stayed On God

Apr 15th, 2020 19m 17s

It seems as though we are accosted with endless challenges all day long. Confusion develops along with a sense of helplessness. But the mitzvahs come to correct this instantly. They return us to true strength and understanding on how to proceed

Clean Your House

Apr 6th, 2020 17m 41s

As we prepare for the great journey of Passover from bondage to freedom this great mitzvah tells us to clean our house! Eliminate all the yeast! Whatever puffs us up and makes us proud. The journey to freedom comes as we let go of arrogance and

GIVE THANKS ALL DAY LONG

Mar 15th, 2020 20m 34s

It's very easy to find many things to complain about. The mind naturally looks for what's wrong, how we can fight it, who is to blame! But this beautiful mitzvah asks us to do something different. It asks us to find something good about whatev

ALWAYS PAY YOUR WORKER ON TIME

Feb 16th, 2020 17m 58s

Surprisingly, it is an extremely important Mitzvah to pay your worker, (or for a service) on time. We are not aware of the need of another or how badly they may be hungering. They have earned their wages, given to you, and it is crucial not to