Self-Control Through Torah
A podcast by New Books Network
52 Episoade
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The Trait of "Frugality" in Behar
Publicat: 23.05.2024 -
On "Frugality" (kimutz) in Emor
Publicat: 16.05.2024 -
On "Frugality" (kimutz) in Kedoshim
Publicat: 09.05.2024 -
On "Frugality" in Acharei Mot
Publicat: 02.05.2024 -
"Righteousness" (tzedek) in Metzora
Publicat: 18.04.2024 -
"Righteousness" in Tazria
Publicat: 11.04.2024 -
More on "Righteousness" (Tzedek)
Publicat: 04.04.2024 -
On "Righteousness" (Tzedek)
Publicat: 28.03.2024 -
More on "Humility" with Rabbi Marc Margolius
Publicat: 21.03.2024 -
The Mussar Tradition and "Humility" (anavah): On Exodus 38:21-40:38
Publicat: 14.03.2024 -
Building the Tabernacle: On Exodus 35:1-38:20
Publicat: 09.03.2024 -
The Character Trait of Humility (anavah)
Publicat: 29.02.2024 -
Physical Cleanliness and Spiritual Cleanliness (nekiut)
Publicat: 24.02.2024 -
"Cleanliness" (nekiut) and the Hubble Telescope
Publicat: 15.02.2024 -
More on "Cleanliness" (nekiyut)
Publicat: 08.02.2024 -
On the Idea of "Cleanliness" (nekiyut) in Exodus 18:1–20:23
Publicat: 01.02.2024 -
The Lessons of the Middah of "Deciveness" (harizut)
Publicat: 25.01.2024 -
"Decisiveness" (harizut) in Exodus 10:1-13:16 (Bo)
Publicat: 18.01.2024 -
More on "Decisiveness" (harizut)
Publicat: 12.01.2024 -
The Trait of "Decisiveness" (harizut)
Publicat: 04.01.2024
How can Torah help you improve your self-control? With the help of Menahem Mendel Lefin's Cheshbon haNefesh, an important 19th-century work on character refinement, we delve into the weekly Torah portion to seek wisdom on refining our traits and mastering our moods and emotions. Listen in as Modya Silver, a psychotherapist and author, and David Gottlieb, a scholar of Jewish history and a teacher of Jewish contemplative practice, uncover the ethical wisdom contained in each weekly reading.
