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Tipping The Scales

Tipping The Scales

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

How to win the Battle of the Bulge.

We're Gonna Have a Ball!

We're Gonna Have a Ball!

by Emuna Braverman

Funerals can be a powerful force for change.

Strategy for Becoming Your Ideal Self

Strategy for Becoming Your Ideal Self

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

Becoming the person you wish to be. (4 min. 57 sec)

Israel Against The World

Israel Against The World

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

In four decades nothing has changed.

The Sandwich Generation

The Sandwich Generation

by Emuna Braverman

Reaching middle age doesn't have to mean getting squished from our growing children on one side and our aging parents on the other.

Make the World a Better Place

Make the World a Better Place

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

The power of thought. (3 min.)

Your Red Pen

Your Red Pen

by Emuna Braverman

We all know the pain and humiliation of being the victim of an unedited speaker.

Is It Never Too Late?

Is It Never Too Late?

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

What would YOU do in this situation?

Dousing the Fire

Dousing the Fire

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

How to calm someone who is angry at you.

It's Not About the Diamond

It's Not About the Diamond

by Emuna Braverman

Presents are nice. Luxurious presents may be nicer. But don't confuse them with real thoughtfulness and caring.

The El-Al Boycott Debate

The El-Al Boycott Debate

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Bringing out the worst in us.

Being Liked by Others

Being Liked by Others

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

The energy you project bounces back to you.

Littering the Holy Land

Littering the Holy Land

by Emuna Braverman

Thank God, the streets of Jerusalem are alive once again. There is bustle and energy, hope and joy. And sadly, lots of garbage.

Overcoming Nature

Overcoming Nature

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

By changing behavior patterns, you can break the negative cycle. (4 min. 17 sec)

The Lost Treasures

The Lost Treasures

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

"So, what do you do with your miles?"

Waste Not

Waste Not

by Emuna Braverman

Putting your leftovers to maximum use.

Step One to Growth

Step One to Growth

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

Guess what? You're not perfect. The art of accepting constructive criticism. (3 min. 56 sec)

175,000 Rubber Bands

175,000 Rubber Bands

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Maybe it's not so trivial after all...

Respect Your Elders

Respect Your Elders

by Emuna Braverman

No matter what your age, it's never too late to make a difference.

Focus Exercise: The Great Four

Focus Exercise: The Great Four

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

Thoughts, feelings, words, actions.

Fashion Statement

Fashion Statement

by Emuna Braverman

If you don't want to be treated like an object, don't dress like one.

Two Kids Need Your Help

Two Kids Need Your Help

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Here's what you can do...

Where Was God At The NYC Marathon

Where Was God At The NYC Marathon

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Was He tracking the track stars?

Tired of Waiting

Tired of Waiting

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

We don't have to accept unnecessary waiting.

Kvetching

Kvetching

by Emuna Braverman

Complaining isn't just a bad habit. It actually makes the problem worse.

Choosing Wisely Versus Change

Choosing Wisely Versus Change

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

The problem of change. (2.5 min)

Wrinkles and All

Wrinkles and All

by Emuna Braverman

The pleasures of reaching middle age.

The Veneer On Venice Beach

The Veneer On Venice Beach

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Local residents reveal their true colors...

Lidle Lessons

Lidle Lessons

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Some dead people are more important than others.

Bonding through Mutual Dislike

Bonding through Mutual Dislike

by Emuna Braverman

Is gossip really a good way to create relationships?

The Young Chazon Ish's Alphabet

The Young Chazon Ish's Alphabet

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

Starting with the foundation. (2.5 min)

Spanking: Is it okay?

Spanking: Is it okay?

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

It's USA Today vs. The Torah

Getting the Ear of the President

Getting the Ear of the President

by Emuna Braverman

Everyday you get the opportunity to meet the most important leader of the world. Are you ready?

All Inner Strength in all Contexts

All Inner Strength in all Contexts

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

See yourself as a person who can reach goals. (3min.)

Starting the New Year Right

Starting the New Year Right

by Emuna Braverman

We frequently spend our time on trivial pursuits at the expense of more important ones.

The Smallest Sukkah in Berlin

The Smallest Sukkah in Berlin

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

What would you risk to build a Sukkah?

Worthwhile Goals

Worthwhile Goals

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

See yourself as a person who can reach goals. (3min.)

A Fresh Start

A Fresh Start

by Emuna Braverman

Yom Kippur is one of the most hopeful days of the year.

Your Money or Your Life

Your Money or Your Life

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Sometimes it's just not worth it.

One Tiny Step At A Time

One Tiny Step At A Time

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

Focus on improvement. (2min.)

The Final Week of Year

The Final Week of Year

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Above all, don't get distracted (2 min.)

If You Were To Meet Hillel and Rabbi Akiva

If You Were To Meet Hillel and Rabbi Akiva

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

Encounters with positive people help you feel more positive. (3.5min)

School Supplies Run Amok

School Supplies Run Amok

by Emuna Braverman

Mixed with delight and relief on the first day of school is the fear of the dreaded school supply lists.

Poland Video Log Part 8: Final Thoughts

Poland Video Log Part 8: Final Thoughts

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Reflections on the Holocaust from the Jewish Quarter of Krakow.

Just the Two of Us

Just the Two of Us

by Emuna Braverman

There's nothing like a short vacation – just you and your spouse, with no kids – to strengthen your marriage.

Poland Video Log Part 7: The Barracks

Poland Video Log Part 7: The Barracks

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Next time you're having a bad day, think of Barracks-3.

Your Best Moments Are Your Best Teachers

Your Best Moments Are Your Best Teachers

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

Turning an "I can't" into an "I can".

Kindness Begins at Home

Kindness Begins at Home

by Emuna Braverman

Why do we feel proud of ourselves for cooking for an acquaintance who just gave birth and burdened by making dinner for our families?

Poland Video Log Part 6: Auschwitz

Poland Video Log Part 6: Auschwitz

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Where cattle cars brought 1.2 million Jews for extermination.

Act The Way You Wish To Be

Act The Way You Wish To Be

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

Using the amazing power of "as if".

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