Redemption restores us to the greatest and healthiest version of us. We seem to be on the way, but what still seems to be getting in the way? Based on the teachings of Rav Ruvain Sasson, we begin to explore these questions.
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Geula Mamas is the place to find support on all topics surrounding pregnancy and birth. By unleashing the power and wisdom of Jewish women united, we are a force of good to be reckoned with! Here, we will learn about pregnancy, birthing and babies in an inspirational, spiritual and yet down-to-earth way based on the infinite wisdom of the Torah and an effort to deeper our connection with Hashem. Enjoy incredible interviews with professionals from all across the spectrum of everything birth r ...
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Join Rabbi Michalowicz as we study, for an hour each week, this short treatise written by Rav A. Y. Kook , that explains what brings nations to war and what are the positive geulistic aspects of large-scale wars. Written during WWI, but even truer today, Rav Kook points out the important traits of altruism, unity and much more, that are brought out davka during war. Also drawing from the commentary of Rav Uri Sherki.
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NachDaily is a project of Yeshiva Ateres Shimon. A perek of day of Navi in 5 minutes or less. covering the entire Neviem Rishonim. Yeshoshua, Shoftim, Shmuel I, Shmuel II, Malchim I, Melachim II, Yeshaya, Yechezkel, Yirmiya, Hoshea, Yoel, Amos, ovadya, Yona, Micha, Nachum, Chabakuk, Tsfanya, Chaggai, Zechariah, Melachi. Thank God, we finished Navi and now we're learning Tehilim. The Shiurim are interlined with actual pesukim, classic meforshim, Drash and Chassidus to deliver practical lesson ...
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Kabbalah & Jewish Mysticism with Rav Dror So, what's the point? You now understand all the numeral values of every word in the hebrew language, from Hashem to Moshiach to Satan. (God to Messiah to the Devil). What are you doing with all of this wisdom though? Are you sitting around with your gematria calculator trying to predict whether the 2016 elections with Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will cause the final redemption (geula) to start? Or are you learning the lesson's that it's teachin ...
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Welcome to the Shirat David Podcast, where we bring you a collection of insightful and inspiring talks from a diverse group of guest speakers. Each episode offers wisdom, personal stories, and guidance on spirituality, community, and personal growth. Whether you're a member of our community or tuning in from afar, these recordings from Shirat David are sure to uplift and engage
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Welcome to Cubcast, a podcast to guide us on how to conquer life's challenges! Join us as we sit down with remarkable heroe’s who have been through extreme adversity. These heroes will uncover their secrets, stories and strategies to overcoming obstacles. They will empower us to tackle whatever life throws our way with confidence and resilience, both present and future; Tune in and let’s conquer our life challenges together!
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Rav Kook (18): An Unending Light - From Mitzrayim to the Final Geula
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35:16In this shiur, we explore Rav Kook’s profound vision of Geulah—not as a moment in history, but as an unending light that began in Mitzrayim and continues to illuminate the path toward the final redemption.We’ll dive into how the story of Yetziat Mitzrayim is not just about personal or national liberation, but about the elevation of all creation. Pe…
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Shoshana Judelman: Tasting Freedom - Feeling a Personal Geula
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49:12Taught at the 2nd annual Pre-Pesach Boker Iyun for women in Shirat David March 31, 2025By Shirat David
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Rav Kook (19) The War of Worldviews: The Limits of Defensive Judaism
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37:19In this class, we explore Milchemet HaDe’ot v’HaEmunot—the war of worldviews and faith—through the lens of Rav Kook’s bold critique. Rav Kook warns against reducing Yiddishkeit into narrow definitions or neat ideological boxes. He challenges leaders and educators who rely on negativity—tearing down opposing views—rather than offering a compelling, …
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Rabbanit Shani Taragin - The First "Pesach": Inside/Outside
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57:35Taught at the 2nd annual Pre-Pesach Boker Iyun for women in Shirat David March 31, 2025By Shirat David
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Shira Selter - Korban Pesach: Feast, Freedom and Faith
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40:16Taught at the 2nd annual Pre-Pesach Boker Iyun for women at Shirat David March 31, 2025By Shirat David
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Rav Kook (17) Healing & Sufferin: Deep Emunah for a Modern Soul
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36:32In this week's shiur, we explore the soul’s deep yearning for a faith that truly satisfies — a faith vast enough to hold the complexity of our modern world.Drawing from the teachings of Rav Kook, we discuss how Emunah isn’t about retreating from modernity, but about engaging with it from a place of depth and clarity. We also unpack Rav Kook’s power…
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Yemot Hamashiach (19) - The Two Mashiachs
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47:43The origins of Mashiach ben Yosef and his role. shlomo katz, mashiach, ben yosef, geula, redemption, shirat david, efratBy Rav Shlomo Katz
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Rav Kook (16) Healing & Suffering: The Need for Deep Emunah
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36:18Emunah isn’t just a concept—it’s a way of seeing reality from the highest place. In this shiur, we explore how darkness, pain, and even foreign ideologies are part of Hashem’s divine plan to reveal greater light. True emunah isn’t about blind faith, but about learning to perceive Hashem’s presence even in the most hidden places.Join us as we uncove…
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Yemot Hamashiach (18) - The Soul of Mashiach
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51:01What will be different from the redemption we are anticipating as opposed to the redemption from Egypt? What is the difference between Moshe Rabbeinu and Mashiach? mashiach, messia, torah, shlomo katz, chabad, shirat davidBy Rav Shlomo Katz
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Rav Kook (15) Healing & Suffering: Rav Kook’s Cherem & Transcending Trauma - A Purim story
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36:40What does Rav Kook’s *cherem* letter have to do with Purim? In this shiur, we explore how Rav Kook transformed personal attacks and opposition into spiritual elevation, embodying the deep Purim theme of revealing hidden light within darkness. Just as the tzaddik descends to elevate the sparks trapped in *klippos*, Rav Kook engaged even with *kefira…
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Yemot Hamashiach (17) - Mashiach's Sense of Smell?
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49:11What does the sense of smell have to do with the manner in which Mashiach will carry out judgment? mashiach, messia, redemption, geula, chabad, gemara, rashi, shlomo katz, torah, shirat davidBy Rav Shlomo Katz
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Yemot Hamashiach (16) - Does Mashiach Know he is Mashiach?
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54:52Is Mashiach in a state of sleep until he is chosen? mashiach, messia, redemption, geula, shlomo katz, chabad, rebbeBy Rav Shlomo Katz
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Rav Kook (14) Healing & Suffering: Lost in Religion - How Religious Trauma Leads to Deeper Faith
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35:54What happens when religion becomes detached from its source? Instead of being a path to connection, it can become a source of shame, distortion, and emptiness—mere ritual without soul. But Rav Kook teaches us that even this process has a divine purpose. Hashem allows for kefirah (spiritual crisis) so that we can ultimately discover a deeper, truer …
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Rav Kook (13) Healing & Suffering: When Religion Lacks a Soul
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41:55Too often, our understanding of God remains immature—shaped by childhood perceptions that no longer serve our spiritual growth. In this shiur on Rav Kook’s teachings, we explore how true spiritual alignment requires upgrading our vision of God, surrendering the ego, and allowing our soul’s natural connection to the Divine to flourish.When religion …
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Rav Kook (12) Healing & Suffering_ Knowing We Don’t Know
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39:34In this shiur, we explore Rav Kook’s profound insights on healing, suffering, and the spiritual necessity of embracing the unknown. We discussed how the illusion of "knowing" God can lead us toward false certainty, which borders on idolatry (avoda zara) and heresy (kefira). True connection to Hashem requires a humble recognition that we cannot full…
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Yemot Hamashiach (15) - Mashiach's Role Post Redemption
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38:46In order to understand King Mashiach's role post redemption, we have to go back to the Torah and understand why were reprimanded for the manner in which we initially asked for a king. torah, mashiach, hashem, messia, redemption, chabad, shmuel, shaul, shlomo katz, shirat davidBy Rav Shlomo Katz
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Rav Kook (2) The Pain and Pleasure of Longing for God
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40:08This class explores the ultimate paradox faced by those who yearn for Hashem: the soul longs to be filled with the air of God, yet Hashem is beyond our understanding. This tension can leave us fumbling through mitzvos with feelings of dissatisfaction and pain.Part of the answer lies in cultivating a deeper, broader lens of Emunah—learning to fully …
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Rav Kook (5) Healing and Prophecy – Connecting Details to Vision
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36:35In this shiur, we explore the profound healing that will take place at the end of days, as described by Rav Kook. Why do people turn away from wisdom and fail to see how mitzvot connect to Hashem? How is this a necessary step for the return of prophecy (Nevuah)?We delve into how current world events, particularly in Israel, point toward a deeper lo…
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Rav kook (7) Souls of Chaos: The Chutzpa of Redemption & Chanukah
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37:37In this shiur, we delve into the powerful and chaotic nature of souls from Olam Hatohu—the World of Chaos—and their unique role in our generation as we prepare for the era of Moshiach. These souls, marked by their extraordinary chutzpah, embody a necessary disruption to bring about the ultimate redemption. Despite their resistance, their nekudah sh…
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Rav Kook (4) The Rebirth of Prophecy | Chochom Adif Menavi
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38:52In this class, we explore begin "Chocham Adif Menavi" (the wisdom of a sage surpassing prophecy), the return of prophecy in our days, and the reversal of history as we approach redemption. We delve into the two distinct personality types—the creative visionary and the detail-oriented thinker—and how they shape our spiritual journeys.Additionally, w…
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Rav Kook (6) Souls of Chaos: Higher Than Souls of Order & the Light of Chanukah
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38:00In this episode, we explore the profound Kabbalistic teachings about the souls of the world of chaos (Tohu) and why they are considered higher than the souls of the world of order (Tikkun). Journey with us as we delve into the secrets of creation, the shattering of the vessels, and how these lofty souls, often the most broken, hold the greatest spi…
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Rav Kook (8) Souls of Chaos: No Soul Gets Left Behind
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37:07In today’s Rav Kook class, we explored the profound idea that every soul has a unique tikkun (purpose and rectification). We discussed the concept of Neshamos Olam HaTohu—souls born from chaos—and how the tzaddikim reveal that no soul is ever truly lost. These souls, often through their struggles, bring out the best in us and help us fulfill our ow…
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Rav Kook (10) Tasting Redemption: Unlocking the Soul’s Deepest Light
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35:38Tasting Redemption: Unlocking the Soul's Deepest LightIn this inspiring shiur, we explore the transformative power of redemption and how we can begin to taste the light of the future Geula (redemption) in our lives today. Drawing from deep Torah wisdom, we uncover how the light of redemption emerges from the innermost point of our being and soul, l…
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Rav Kook (11) Healing & Suffering: We all suffer
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38:19n today’s shiur, we began exploring Rav Kook's profound teachings on suffering. At the core of human experience lies an existential tension—the deep inner contradiction of needing to understand God while being confronted with the impossibility of fully grasping the Infinite. Rav Kook teaches that all pain, trauma, and suffering emerge from this par…
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Rav Kook (9) The Healing Light of Mitzvos & The Hostage Deal
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37:57In this shiur, we explore the incredible transformative power of mitzvot. Each mitzvah has the ability to bring Divine light into the world, illuminating and healing the individual, the nation, and the broader world. By engaging in mitzvot, we refine who we are and create a ripple effect of holiness and healing.We also reflect on the profound symbo…
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Rav Kook (3) Longing, Unity and Divine Light
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35:22This week’s class dives deeper into Rav Kook’s teachings on the paradox of the soul and its yearning for Hashem. Rav Kook offers the beginning of an answer: our longing itself becomes a vessel for Hashem’s light to illuminate within us.Through this divine light, we can move beyond seeing the world in duality and multiplicity. Instead, we begin to p…
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Rav Kook: Seeds of Heeling (1) The Souls Yearning
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35:24In this class, we embark on the 'Zeronim' section of Rav Kook's Sefer Orot, a profound entryway into his spiritual vision. We explore how the soul's deepest yearning is to draw close to the Creator, delving into Rav Kook's unique insights on the soul's journey and its connection to the Divine. Join us as we open the door to Rav Kook's world, where …
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Yemot Hamashiach (14) - Why does Mashiach have to be a Human Being
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50:19Why does Mashiach have to be a human being? Why does redemption have to be through a human being? torah, mashiach, messia, shlomo katz, chabad, mosheBy Rav Shlomo Katz
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Yemot Hamashiach (13) - Who is the Mashiach
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51:13One of the key components which block us from believing in the coming of Mashiach is Mashiach himself. Why so? mashiach, messia, torah, Israel, jew, shlomo katz, shirat david, efratBy Rav Shlomo Katz
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Rav Nasan Maimon - Chanukah with Rebbe Nachman
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Yemot Hamashiach (12) -The Lost Ones Are Waiting
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46:16n our generation, we are witnessing an amazing phenomenon. On the outside it seems so depressing and sad, but on the inside it is beyond exciting. mashiach, messiah, torah, Israel, shlomo katz, chabad, shirat david, efratBy Rav Shlomo Katz
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Ep.6 The Power Of Resilience: Jen Kaufman
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44:21In this inspiring episode, Jen Kaufman shares her remarkable journey of overcoming adversity, from battling a stroke to reclaiming her independence. Jen’s story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the importance of a strong support system. Tune in as we explore how she turned life’s toughest challenges into opportunities for growth, an…
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Yemot Hamashiach (11) - Are We Waiting for the Whole Generation
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54:18What is it about our generation that is more ready for the coming of Mashiach than other generations that came before? mashiach, messiah, shlomo katz, shirat david, torah, efrat, Israel, idf, zionisimBy Rav Shlomo Katz
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Yemot Hamashiach (10) - Are We Waiting for the Whole Generation
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40:53in this class, we delve deep into the statement of Rabbi Yochanan from the Gemara in Sanhedrin who says that Mashiach will come in a generation that is either fully worth or fully guilty. torah, mashiach, messia, alter rebbe, baal shem tov, shlomo katz, shirat david, efratBy Rav Shlomo Katz
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Yemot Hamashiach (9) - Can we Hasten the Redemption
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49:33What can be done to bring the redemption closer? torah, redemption, messia, mashiach, shlomo katz, shirar david, efratBy Rav Shlomo Katz
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Yemot Hamashiach (8) - The Zohar's Description of NOW
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54:19The words of the Zohar Hakadosh help us understand the wild times we are living in, within the context of Mashiach's imminent arrival. torah, mashiach, messiah, zohar, shlomo katz, chabad, shirat david, efratBy Rav Shlomo Katz
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Yemot Hamashiach (7) - Primed Days for Mashiach's Arrival
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46:55The Gemara, Abarbanel, and Maharal discuss the division of the 6000 years of this world. The Ramban and the Alter Rebbe also discuss the division, all pointing us to the time we are living in, a time primed for the coming of Mashiach. torah, zion, shlomo katz, Israel, judaism, messia, messiah, mashiach, chabad, maharal, efrat, shirat david…
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Yemot Hamashiach (6) - Does It Look Like Mashiach Is Coming
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53:33In this class, we learn from the Alter Rebbe and the Seventh Rebbe what it means to believe with complete faith that Mashiach can come today, especially when it doesn't look like it. mashiach, messia, shlomo katz, Album, chabad, lubavitchBy Rav Shlomo Katz
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Yemot Hamashiach (5) - It's Going to be a Surprise
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52:50Did chazal really tell us to distract ourselves from anticipating the arrival of Mashiach? torah, mashiach, geula, redemption, shlomo katz, efrat, shirat davidBy Rav Shlomo Katz
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Hoshana Rabbah - Rav Elie Mischel - David HaMelech’s Guide to Fighting a War
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Ep.5 Breaking Barriers: Gabriel Geula’s Path to Independence
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1:14:37In this episode of Cubcast, Gabriel Geula shares how he has embraced independence while living with Cerebral Palsy. From making bold choices like transitioning from a specialized school to a large public high school and attending college out of state, Gabriel has pushed himself to grow beyond his comfort zone. Now an independent business owner, Gab…
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Rabbi Moshe Gersht - The Joy of Letting Go
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Nissim Black - Evening of Inspiration (Aseret Yemei Teshuva)
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Rav Yosef Tzvi Rimon At Shirat David - Aseret Yemei Teshuva
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Yemot Hamashiach (4) - The Merit which leads to Redemption
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58:46The Medrashim, R' Shimon bar Yochai and the Chida explain how the merit to redemption lies within the anticipation. redemption, geula, mashiach, messia, shlomo katz, torah, idf, Zionism, efrat, shirat davidBy Rav Shlomo Katz
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Yemot Hamashiach (3) - Anticipating vs. Waiting
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53:40One who believes in the coming of Mashiach without anticipating is left with a very weak sense of believing in the coming of Mashiach. What is necessary to truly anticipate the arrival of Mashiach? mashiach, messiah, redemption, chabad, shlomo katz, geula, efratBy Rav Shlomo Katz
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Yemot Hamashiach (2) - What Is It We Are Actually Looking Forward Toward
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1:00:02An integral part of our learning is focusing in on the following - do we really understand what we are asking for when praying for the coming of Mashiach? Is it just to stop wars, or is that just an external piece of the enterprise? mashiach, torah, eretz yisrael, chabad, messiah, redemption, geula, shlomo katz, shirat david…
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Yemot Hamashiach (1) - Don't Be Surprised with Today
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55:25Nothing should really shock us today. When we look deeply into our holy sages of 2000 years ago, they, more or less, gave us a play-by-play of the unfolding of our current times. Based on words from R' Menachem Brod, we stay focused and gain clarity regarding the times we are living in, the days that precede the coming of Mashiach. mashiach, messia…
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Ep. 4 Paralysis to Perseverance Featuring: Cheri Srour
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1:15:39In this episode, we sit down with Cheri, a true warrior who faced a life-altering autoimmune disorder at the end of high school. What began as a simple cold escalated into a condition that left her paralyzed, unable to walk, speak, or even swallow. Through unwavering determination and resilience, Cheri defied the odds, regaining her abilities and r…
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Ep.3 Beyond The Battlefield: IDF Heroes Unveiled
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42:12In this special episode, hear firsthand accounts from brave soldiers of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) who faced the trials of war on October 7th. Additionally, learn about two remarkable organizations, Momentum and Thank Israeli Soldiers, and their crucial support for the IDF and Israel. Join me as I reflect on the incredible strength and solida…
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