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The Tongue Trigger

If the mouth is a gun, then the tongue is the trigger. Not only is it the trigger, but it's the hand that pulls the trigger. What's worse is that the tongue can misfire. When it does, it's every bit as dangerous as a loaded pistol.

Heal Yourself

Suffering severe abdominal pain, Rabbi Shalom of Shatz made a rare visit to a physician. Before the examination, the Rabbi asked the doctor to diagnose the source of the pain. "Doctor, I simply need you to tell me which internal organ is not functioning properly. I don't need any treatments or medication." Today, we learn his age-old secret to self-healing.

Moshiach, When?

The more world events become apocalyptic, the more people begin talking about Moshiach. From time to time, we hear voices that claim to know when Moshiach is coming. Is it possible to really know when Moshiach will arrive? Let's get some answers. 
Did you know that belief in Moshiach is a main foundation of our faith? Read all about it in 13 Principles of Emuna.

Dirty Old Men

The old wagon-master was lamenting the broken-down inn that no longer stood, while bitter-sweetly reminiscing about what he used to do there in his youth, but can no longer do in his old age. What was Rebbe Nachman conveying in this seemingly lewd parable?

Midnight Breeze

Rebbe Nachman of Breslev lauds the virtue of personal prayer, especially at night and away from the beaten path. He writes that when a person speaks to the Creator in his or her own words, all of creation joins in. I took my flute at midnight to a hill in Judea where King David used to pray. A melody came into my head that I never heard before. I could feel that the midnight breeze was singing with me. It was sweet, calming and innocent. Allow me to share this poignant experience with. Here's the melody, and you're welcome to download the mp3 free of charge.

The Bond of Abundance

A realtor can work 200 hours and show 60 houses in a month and not sell a single one. On the other hand, his colleague works part-time as a realtor for an hour or two every evening. The colleague's wife was having a baby so he couldn't work much that month. His evenings were devoted to caring for his children. He showed one house that month and sold it. The commission he earned was sufficient for the entire month. Spiritually, what's going on?

Educating Our Children: Parshas Bo

In two words, the Torah tells a parent how to educate and raise emotionally-healthy children. The converse of these same two words shows what a parent should avoid doing.

5-Minute Warmup for Walking

Walking is the king of exercises for all ages. For walking to safest and most beneficial, we need a proper warmup. Warmups are not only vital for strenuous workouts like sprinting or weightlifting. Without a warmup, muscles are cold, tight and prone to strains, pains and pulls. So, for your walk to be healthy and pleasurable, follow this 5-minute, 5-step stretching warmup. 

Song of the Eagle

Music for me is a form of prayer. Where the words end, a melody from deep down begins. This is the song of the soul. The Land of Israel countryside, flaura and fauna inspire my flute. This particular melody describes an eagle who circled over my head during a personal prayer session in the Negev Desert. Enjoy and feel free to download it, no charge, compliments of Emuna Beams.

Cord of 3 Strands

The Cord of Three Strands symbolizes the bond of emuna, the marriage that's built on the deep and durable foundations of emuna. The triple-stranded cord represents the Creator, the groom, and the bride. Together, intertwined, they form a braid that symbolizes the fusion of one man, one woman, and the Almighty in the marriage. This is the lasting bond...

Talk to a Stick: Parshas Va’era

Both Moses and the Egyptian sorcerers had sticks that turned into snakes. But, there was a big difference. They threw their sticks on the floor. Moses simply spoke to his stick. What do we learn from this?

The 3-Word Turnaround

Sometimes, what appears to be a worst-case scenario is really the best. Without our realizing, the person who we think is our worst adversary is really our best advocate. We're in for a big surprise and even a bigger shock, something we never expected…