Episodes
-
In this episode, we interview Mrs Marnie Perlstein, an antisemitism advocate from Sydney, Australia and insta-sensation.
Her “first” career was in communications and corporate and consumer PR, but she then pivoted into her next one and became the Marketing Manager at Mount Scopus College in Melbourne and then Development Manager for the Board of Jewish Education in Sydney. She is a committed and passionate member of the Sydney Jewish and has been working to connect organisations, individuals, and programs in the common goal of fighting antisemitism since 2021. Post October 7 she started talking online, accidentally growing from 1000 followers to 33,000!
Learn how you can asssist and collaborate for more positive advocacy for Israel and increase in acts of kindness to bring more awareness to the true stories and account of the People of Israel and the Jewish Communities in Diaspora.
-
In this episode we have a special treat, a musical intro to set the stage for our Emunah and Bitachon episode, with Shternie. The vocal solo with reknowned singer, Mrs Esther Leuchter, from Sydney, Australia, is sure to uplift you!
Esther sings beautiful, inspiring Niggunim as a prelude to a fascinating talk on Emunah and Bitachon. This talk is based on the work of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, as explained by Rabbi Yossi Jacobson. A guide to living a more tranquil, peaceful life with empowering Torah sources to build our faith and trust in Hashem.
This episode is sure to be thought-provoking and stress-reducing as we navigate what true faith and trust really is
Enjoy.
-
Missing episodes?
-
Based on expert Psychologist R Shimon Russel's work, a comprehensive talk on being a parent in today's age
How to give positive regard, make parenting a better experience with the 4 S, to raise resilient children
The Safe, Seen, Secure and Soothed method....
Catching our kids being good, parents being on same page and how to have healthy conversastions with our kids in a positive way. Why and how to help bring back the parent-child relationship that may gone off the rails to the right path....and more!
-
Did you want lots of tools for better comunicaiton and reflective Listening with your kids?
Are you looking to enhance bedtime and other special moments so your kids feel heard and connected?
We learn different ways to fill up their emotional bank account so they are willing to listen to you, and feel seen, and soothed.
This is definitely a thought provoking episode and you will gain tons of tools to improve your communication with your child!
-
In this episode (circa 2021 and relevant today as ever) we learn an approach of how to jump from the Yomtov of Pesach into the Sefiras Haomer with a new level of accepetance of truly leaving our "meitzarim", our limitations and bondage behind and breaking all barriers with joy. We understand how to truly receiving the Ten Commandments on Shvouos. With a novel approach from the Meforshim, we learn a new twist about the Aseres Hadibros in Horizontal order and how the Aseres Hadibros applies to our lives reading them both Horizontally and Vertically. Come into Shavuos with a new approach of positivity.
-
In this episode, I interview Ms Tali Shine, author, TV presenter, community activist and chef, on how she inspires others to live their best life despite the current challenges facing the Land of Israel and world-wide anti-semitism. Tali uses her positive energy and personal example to give us all a taste of what we can do to make this world a better, more loving place. Her latest project is producing a ccokbook called Tali's Kosher Kitchen, with all proceeds going to Ahuzat Yeladim project in Haifa.
-
In this episode, we interview our beloved Dr Renee Mill who was previously featured on this podcast a little while ago. Renee is a Clinical Psychologist and Emett Leader in Sydney, Australia. Renne gives us practical tips on dealing with the stressfull current situation in The Holy Land, and the heightened sense of worry, anxiety and concern for our loved ones.
-
Today we interview Dr Chavi Goldberg, founder and Dean of Cybersem, about the benefits of quality Torah education for women and young adults, who choose to persue their Jewish education online. Dr Goldberg's online seminary for women of all ages gives an opportunity for women to persue and further their knowledge and skills in Jewish education from the comfort of their own home, in any country . The higher education portal for Jewish women online includes college accredited courses and specialist teacher's in women's education lead quality educational classes to women who may have not received prior education in a Jewish school, or for those who could not join a seminary institution in their younger years. With all the advancements of English-language Torah books, many are still struggling to make time for reading books on Torah education. This online seminary will give you tools and skills for furthering your knowledge with the Torah courses that may interest you, in a audio-visual classroom environment, with the benefits of learning from anywhere in the world that you are located.
For more info to join a course or further your Jewish education, whether you are setting up your own home or want to learn texts on the commentaries of the Torah, please call Dr Chavi Goldberg on 1 (416) 804-0177 OR checkout the CYBERSEM website https:/www.chemdah.org/classes
-
In this Episode we learn about lasting Sholom Bayis, peace in the home, between husband and wife, and between family members. Utilizing the Torah portion Shmini and Sefiras Hamoner and connecting the commandment of "Loving your fellow as Yourself", we discuss how first one must love themselves before they can love others. Including the Five Love Languages with our spouse and children, which we learn from the Jewish Marriage Chuppa ceremony, we incorporate the love that our family actually craves and needs, rather than what we think they need. We discuss the Gottman method of conflict resolution and self-care, so that we can adequately be prepared when challenging discussions arise in our families. This episode is in memory of Gittel bas Yibadel Lechaim tovim aruchim Aharon Eliyahu OBM
-
In this episode we discover deeper insights into the Haggadah, the story of Pesach and the various rituals introduced via the Seder steps.
We discover ways to include all types of different people through the 4 sons spoken about at the Seder. We learn about the deeper meaning of
the 6 items on the Seder Plate and the interesting application of specific "numbers" used to depict important information at the Seder.
Thank you to our sponsor Bracha from Monsey, NY. May you be blessed with success in all your worthy endeavors.
Thank to Rabbi Shais Taub and Rabbi Chaim Baruch Alevsky for the inspiring information used for research of this podcast topic.
-
In this Pre-Pesach episode we learn about the meaning of true joy and the deep message connected with the Korbon Pesach, the Pascal Sacrifice. We draw inspiration from the late Mrs Assia New, matriarch of the New family from Melbourne Australia, who embodied real simcha and joyous dancing for every bride on their wedding day. With her beautiful voice and royal mannerism, she made many musical concerts for the Jewish communities of the FSU and raised their spirits in very difficult times.
Through the lens of Chassidus (Jewish Mysticism) we learn about the deeper meaning of the custom to share in joyous dancing on festivals, weddings and special ocassions in the Torah, and how through dancing, one can connect deeply to Hashem and fulfill the commandment ," Serve G-d with joy".
Throughout the ages, in happy times and trying times, the joyous dancing Jew was always sought after and drew down a wonderous source of blessing to the community. We learn about the effect of dancing for the sake of heaven, which brings immense blessings-to one's family, one's connection to Hashem. We find the sources in the Torah about how to truly elevate oneself while living on earth.
Thank you to our sponsors, R' Yossel and Mrs. Stera Gutnik, from Melbourne Australia, in honour of Mrs Assia New, Chasya bas Chaya Shtzera OBM. May her memory be a blessing and her good deeds stand her in good stead. May she be a gutte better for her family and community and may she entreat Hashem to bring Moshiach now.
-
In this incredible episode we learn so much from master educator R' Chaim Levi Goldstein, on the topics of Emunah, Bitachon and guidance in chinuch of children.
Reb Chaim Levi share advice on acquiring faith, joy and eliciting blessings from Hashem through the sources of the Rebbeim, and how a positive attitude can literally change one's life. He miraculously woke up from a month-long coma at the start of Covid-19 in NY and gives us insight into how the positive thoughts and belief in Hashem carried him through the challenging times. R Chaim Levi shares valuable stories and talks about giving children leadership roles, thinking good thoughts about their future, and how to hold on to our faith when the challenges seem insurmountable. Through the lens of Chassidus and through powerful lessons gleaned from his parents and grandparents he shares gems on education and teaching in today's world.
His lectures and stories for children of all ages are all found on Chinuchtime.com, a website chock full of insights and stories of Tzaddikim
This episode is sponsored by R' LeviGoldstein and Family IOWA, in honour of the 10th anniversary of our grandfather, Rabbi Yosef Goldstein, AKA Uncle Yossion 25 Adar. May the Neshama of R Yosef ben Moshe Yehudah have an aliya and may he be a gute better for the entire family. May this also be a zechus for the Neshama of R Shmuel ben Moshe Dovid whose Yartzeit is 24 Adar. May they both be a gute Better for their families emo'sh
For more info contact [email protected]
-
In this episode we interview Chana Rachel Schusterman, an educator and spiritual counselor from from Los Angeles, California.
Chana Rachel gives expert guidance in shidduchim and marriage to parents, and singles in the dating parasha. She teaches Chassidus and personal growth, and with this mindset, she gives great advice and hashkafa on the entire process of shidduchim.
In seeking to help those looking to find their bashert, Chana Rachel talks about finding "meaning" in Shidduchim, regardless of how long you have been dating. She helps navigate the various stages of dating to know what to look for and when to ask the question, "Will you marry me?"
Chana Rachel gives guidance on how to keep being "besimcha" throughout the process, how to "start fresh", and how to be "present" on the dates.
She troubleshoots common issues and teaches how to feel integrated within yourself and how to be authentic on the dates.
A must-listen for all those in shidduchim, including the parents, relatives and the shadchanim!
-
In this episode we discuss the art of reflective listening, having a collaborative argument and validating our spouse or teen when they bring up difficult discussions. We discuss the 5-1 ratio and the emotional bank account. We discuss what happens when one is flooded during a discussion and would need to take a break, if the discussion is escalating beyond normal communication.
This episode is sponsored by "anonymous" in honour of the 51st birthday of Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz, who got along with everybody, and continues to bring a smile to many through his determination and unflinching faith in Hashem and his continous words of inspiration via computer as he battles ALS, by an admirer, May he have a speedy recovery.
Thank you to Rabbi Y Lider, Rabbi Jacks, Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin and John Gottman for some of info discussed
-
In this episode we learn some inspirational quotes for good relationships, from my teachers, mentors and life experience. These quotes certainly have the power to transform our marriage, if applied.
We discuss the a passage from the book CLICK or CLASH by Dr Ali Walker about demistifying relationships, and the effects of lonliness and also discuss the ideas around fear, respect and validation in a good relationship.
Today's episode is sponsored by Y & M Raskin in honour of their anniversary 15 Shvat! Wishing much love, joy and happiness and peace for the whole family!
-
In this episode we talk about restoring hope and love, based on Torah sources from the book "In Good Hands"
We reintroduce the antidotes to the four horsemen, from Gottman's work and share the antidotes to these common unhealthy andchallenging behaviours in a marriage.
We discuss various ways to start difficult discussions and how to generate fondness, and connection instead of conflict. We learn about technniques to calm and regulate ourselves when we are flooding and how to have a collaborative discussion. The supreme importane of Date night, it is not a luxery , it is a necessity and will bring more friendship and connection to your relationship. Various expressions to use when you just dont have the right words are shared, from the book "Talk to me like I'm someone you love", by Nancy Dreyfus
This episode is sponsored and dedicated to Jacob ben Nissim, by his daughter Nathalie. May his family only have simchas from her on and may his Neshomo have an aliya on high.
May this episode be a zechus for his family and beloved grandchildren in Sydney, Australia.
This episode is dedicated to the Shlucha Henya Rivka bas Bracha Devorah Leah, who returned her holy soul to her maker today. May her family only have simchas from here on and may the zechus of her taking brides to the mikvah in St Thomas, Virgin Islands
-
In this episode we discuss how to move past a regrettable episode in dealing with a challenge in marriage. We talk about taking responsibility and how to describe your reality to your spouse in a way that will be best received. Triggers can cause a spouse to flood with emotion and what is needed to feel validatd and acknowledged. We talk about accepting apologies and processing events, what is needed to hear to accept an apology. The biggest struggle is that most couples dont really process regrettable incidents. Acknowledging your own role in contributing to a regrettabe incident is important if we want to stay on the upper road in a relationship.
Today's episode is sponsored in honour of Denis and Michelle Cohen in honour of their upcoming 45th wedding anniversary IYH this year, may they be blessed with a long and happy life with health, and joy from their children and grandchildren!
For more information please email [email protected] to book you counselling sesssion with the earlybird 2023 special!
-
In this episode we learn about three most delicious words in a marriage, bringing more peace to our homes through asking check-in questions of our partner, being noticed and seen, repair bids, friendly conflict, and bringing the relationship into truth. We look at the Sound Relationship House from the Gottman Institute and other techniques to manage conflict.
The improtance of feeling seen and heard when work is really stressful. When faced with fatigue and little energy we need techniques, and we have given many ideas for this. To turn towards instead of away, and self-care when things are challenging in our lives. We look at Nancy Dreyfus best selling book, Talk to me like you love me.
For more info or to book a session, please contact [email protected]
We thank our dear sponsors Esther and Ari Leuchter in honour of their 36th wedding anniversary! May you be blessed with revealed good in your family.
-
In this episode we discuss various tools for growth, gratitude, compassion and acceptance of circumstances. When we acknowledge that things are not able to change at the moment, we can self-regulate and have compassion for ourself and our spouse. This can bring us to a place of peace, when we give up the need to control and accept what is. Learning how to pivot to a better place and accept what is and to reframe our circumstance and being grateful for the blessings and good fortune we do have in our marriage. We discuss the differences between men and women and how men need respect in order to be in their best space, and women need love and attention. Strengthening our relationship will happen when we are filling our own bucket. By giving our needs the space they need, by including healthy personal relationships , giving ourselves the techniques to relax and destress and exercise and feel more connected to our spiritual side. We can achieve a lasting, deeper relationship sooner by meeting our own needs as we are responsible for the quality of our lives.
This episode is sponsored in honour of the speedy recovery of Menachem Mendel ben Sara Leah and Miriam bas Sara Baila and the yeshua and refuah for Henya bas Bracha Devorah Leah
Special thanks to Sarah Chana Radcliffe, Sara Yocheved Rigler, the Gottman Institute and the book "Say it like you love me"for some of the ideas presented
To be in touch, please connect with me to give you further tools to enhance your marriage
-
In this episode we discuss various tools for growth when things may get challenging in a marriage. What to do when a complaint is made, how to handle it and how to de-escalate an argument. We learn about collaborative arguments/interactions, reflective listening and triggers. We learn about the power of our words and the energy we create. We learn about what we can and can't control, and get practical tools to ask for what we want. We learn how to increase the marital harmony in our homes, and the all-around happiness in the home, while being best of friends and soulmates.
This week's episode is dedicated to the Aliya of the Neshama of Yitzchok ben Yechiel and also in honour of those who need to find their bashert, their soul mate.
- Show more
