Self-Control Through Torah
A podcast by New Books Network
52 Episoade
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Naming The Need For "Order"
Publicat: 27.12.2023 -
"Order" and the Big Reveal
Publicat: 20.12.2023 -
More on Joseph and "Order": On Genesis 41:1-44:17
Publicat: 13.12.2023 -
"Order" in Joseph's Extraordinary Dreams
Publicat: 07.12.2023 -
Loving Acts Through Patience: On the VaYishlach
Publicat: 30.11.2023 -
Jacob, Leah, Rachel and the "Middah" of Patience
Publicat: 23.11.2023 -
Building Wells of Patience
Publicat: 15.11.2023 -
The Flow of Patience
Publicat: 09.11.2023 -
Equanimity in Dark Times
Publicat: 02.11.2023 -
Equanimity and Abraham
Publicat: 26.10.2023 -
Equanimity and Noaḥ
Publicat: 24.10.2023 -
Equanimity and Bereshit
Publicat: 23.10.2023
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.
