Alei Shur Volume 1, p. 80-81: comparing the 613 mitzvos to an organism in which every part is an essential element of the system. The ideal approach embraces the system and all its parts, without emphasizing or neglecting parts of it based on p

Mitzvos as Intended

Apr 26th, 2023 5m 44s

Alei Shur Volume 1, p. 79: the value of doing miztvos as intended and the potential pitfalls of leniencies and stringency in mitzva observance

The Centrality of Mitzvos

Jul 13th, 2022 6m 38s

Alei Shur Volume 1, p. 77-78: The impossibility of a meaningful, spiritual, and growth-oriented life without Mitzvos

The Teacher/Student Dynamic

Jul 1st, 2022 5m 42s

Alei Shur Volume 1, p. 75-76: The essential role of teachers in the Torah tradition, and the tools needed to be a good student

Torah: The Bridge Between Worlds

Nov 5th, 2021 5m 2s

Alei Shur Volume 1, p. 71-72: recognizing and remaining focused on the true function of Torah study.

The Power Of Order

Oct 25th, 2021 5m 52s

Alei Shur Volume 1 p. 67-68: How order can lift the world, and a person's life, out of darkness.

Introduction to Self-Development Part II

Oct 21st, 2021 4m 54s

Alei Shur: Volume 1 p. 64-65: The difference between mitzvos and middos, and some of the risks on the journey of growth

Introduction to Self-Development Part I

Oct 19th, 2021 4m 54s

Alei Shur Volume 1, p. 63-64: The desire to grow, and the difference between quality and quantity in growth

Relating To The Body and Its Impulses Part II

Aug 30th, 2021 5m 23s

Alei Shur Volume 1, p. 59-60: contrasting Western and Torah viewpoints on the function of the body; the body is an essential tool in our spiritual quest.

Relating To The Body and Its Impulses Part I

Aug 19th, 2021 4m 45s

Alei Shur Volume 1, p.59: The famous story of the Nazir from the south, and his potent method for responding to physical impulses.

The Torah Imperative Part III: Prophecy and Divine Revelation

Jul 6th, 2021 5m 28s

Alei Shur Volume 1, p. 53-56: surveying the history and modes of Divine revelation

The Torah Imperative Part II

Jun 15th, 2021 5m 5s

Alei Shur Volume 1, p. 52-53: The innate religious drive of all humanity, and how it finds authentic expression through Torah and Mitzvos

The Torah Imperative Part I

Jun 10th, 2021 5m 19s

Alei Shur Volume 1, p. 51-52: viewing a Torah life as a necessity

The Outside World

Jun 7th, 2021 5m 6s

Alei Shur Volume 1, p. 49-50: the challenge and opportunity of the yeshiva student's encounters with the world outside the Yeshiva

Jewish Holidays: Authentic Celebration

May 27th, 2021 4m 58s

Alei Shur, Volume 1 p. 48: thoughtfully focusing on the unique elements of each holiday to experience a meaningful celebration

The Power of Yom Kippur

May 10th, 2021 4m 54s

Alei Shur Volume 1, p. 45: The unique power of Yom Kippur, and the role that human will plays in achieving repentance

Rosh Hashana & Living In The Moment

Apr 22nd, 2021 4m 57s

Alei Shur Volume 1, p. 44-45: Defining the judgement of Rosh Hashana as judgement of a person's present state, not a review of their past or a survey of their future.

Becoming Outstanding

Apr 11th, 2021 5m 31s

Alei Shur Volume 1, p. 42-43: establishing one's position in a peer group by being a team player

The Duality of Desire Part 2

Mar 22nd, 2021 4m 52s

Alei Shur Volume 1, p. 40-41: Considering human biological development to gain a more nuanced understanding of physical desire

The Duality of Desire Part 1

Mar 15th, 2021 6m 10s

Alei Shur Volume 1, p. 39-40: An essay addressing how to relate to physical desire, which serves as both an obstacle and tool for spiritual accomplishment.

Dealing With Jealousy Part 2

Mar 7th, 2021 5m 40s

Alei Shur Volume 1, Page 37-38. Concluding the essay on jealousy, and describing the innate success of actions undertaken from a place of positivity and with a sense of one's unique mission in life.