Emuna Beams

One Woman’s Heartbeat

There are repeated time in Jewish history when a single woman's heartbeat was the only difference between physical and spiritual survival and annihilation. Today's podcast is a tribute to Rabbi Zecharia HaCohen Wallerstein zatza"l, who departed the physical world on Rosh Chodesh Iyar, 5782 (2 May, 2022).

Torah and the Active Brain

People like me began to learn Torah after completing advanced degrees in higher education. 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 brain power.

Renewal

In the springtime, all of creation renews itself. Renewal, especially self-renewal, is a wonderful process. Renewal is particularly important in relationships, to keep them fresh and meaningful. Communication is also vital to the success of a relationship. With this in mind, this time of the year is ideal to renew our own personal relationship with the Creator. We do that by finding a nice quiet place where we can speak to Him in solitude. Here's how...

The Balance of Left and Right

The health of a body, a soul or even a nation depends on maintaining a proper balance of left and right. The current social and political ills of Israel result from a critical imbalance. Today's podcast shows to bring back the balance.

Fighting the Fires of Terror and Judicial Reform

Both the growing terror in Israel and the internal strife between right and left are like wildfires that are out of control. How can we extinguish them? Here's a two-minute solution.

The Bond of Emuna

Rabbi Lazer Brody's new book is a guide to marital bliss line none other. Based on emuna, two soulmates are more than mates; they are two inseparable halves of one soul. This knowledge is vital in building a loving and lasting relationship. The Bond of Emuna is available online here.

The Pear Tree

Today's podcast is a parable about the rewards we often fail to see for the good we do. Indeed, not only do we fail to hear a "thank-you", but we get hit on the head. What's happening and why?

3-Stage Outline for Personal Prayer

From the pristine beach of Israel's southern Mediterranean coast, Rabbi Lazer provides a basic and effective plan for personal prayer. Nothing is so gratifying as your own personal relationship with the Almighty. Relationships begin with communication...

Ticket to First Class

A chassidic parable teaches us that we don't have to live a third-class life when there are available upgrades for everyone.

Haman and Atomic Iran

The Book of Esther tells the story of Purim, when the Jews faced threat of annihilation. History is repeating itself right now. This behooves us to learn the lessons of Purim 25 centuries ago and apply them immediately. It takes a true leader to rise above sectorial interests and unify a divided nation.

The Story of Purim

Rabbi Lazer Brody tells the complete story of Purim in a manner that anyone can understand and appreciate. We see here how the Book of Esther transpires a timespan of thirteen years. This historically precise story is actually the template for the Geula, the full and final redemption.

The Ax, the Trees and the Martyrs

February, 2023 has been a tragic month for Israel. We cannot allow the blood of our cherished sons and martyrs to cry out in vain. It's easy to blame others but that won't stop the bloodshed. Here's what each of us must do, right now.