Make it Habitual
The importance of forming good habits for the new year.
Sep 08, 2023•2 min•Ep. 175
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Insights and inspiration on marriage, parenting, and everything in between
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Jumping Waves
Going to the beach is fun but in order to jump over the ocean's waves your first need to make it through the danger zone.
Sep 01, 2023•1 min•Ep. 174
Remember What They Did
We are supposed to remember what Amalek did to us as we left Egypt. Is G-d encouraging us to hold a grudge?
Aug 25, 2023•1 min•Ep. 173
On the Side
Side dishes are an important part of an elegant meal, even though they are only served, 'on the side.' What can we learn from the common side dish of cabbage salad?
Aug 24, 2023•3 min•Ep. 100
Become a Wrestler
Wrestlers are dedicated to training and ensuring they are strong in both body and mind. What is more important, physical strength or the will to win?
Aug 24, 2023•2 min•Ep. 99
Hamantashen: More than Just a Cookie
When baking hamentashen it is important not to overfill the cookies; otherwise, the filling causes the cookie to open up and the yummy filling all spills out. What can this mean for us in our everyday life?
Aug 24, 2023•5 min•Ep. 98
From Me to We
Although having an iPhone is convenient, the emphasis should be on the we instead of the me. When we focus on ourselves as a team instead of just ourselves we start to really shine; both individually and collectively.
Aug 24, 2023•2 min•Ep. 99
Will the Real You Please Stand Up
Sometimes it is easier to pretend to be someone else than to be your true self. The real challenge in life is to embrace your role in life and to step into yourself with all your energy.
Aug 24, 2023•4 min•Ep. 96
Investment Bankers
Investment bankers work hard to assist people and companies on how to best invest their money and maximize profit. What can we learn from this profession?
Aug 24, 2023•3 min•Ep. 95
Baggage Restrictions
We all carry baggage with us as we travel through life. It is important to decide what we want to continue to carry and what we want to choose to leave behind.
Aug 24, 2023•5 min•Ep. 94
Keeping it Fresh
Doing things for the first time brings with it an enthralling excitement. It is important that we infuse our spirituality with this type of joy.
Aug 24, 2023•3 min•Ep. 93
My Brother's Keeper
What is the responsibility to look after your fellow man? Do you have an obligation to ensure the welfare of others?
Aug 24, 2023•2 min•Ep. 92
Surprise, Surprise
There is nothing like a surprise gift. Celebrating joyful occasions without advance notice invokes very special feelings.
Aug 24, 2023•2 min•Ep. 91
All yOUR Strength
It is important to remember that you never have to do things alone. Using all of your strength includes asking others for help.
Aug 24, 2023•1 min•Ep. 90
Looking in All the Wrong Places
When searching for something that you have lost, it is important to make sure that you are looking in the right place.
Aug 24, 2023•3 min•Ep. 91
Things Are Looking Up
Sometimes we think we are heading in the right direction only to realize that we are, in fact, traveling the wrong way. It is then that we need to rely on others to support us to find the right path.
Aug 24, 2023•3 min•Ep. 90
Insulating From The Inside
Owning a home includes everyday repairs and seasonal upgrades. Single-paned windows allow a cold draft to enter the home. Insulating our windows (and spirituality) is a protection worth investing in.
Aug 24, 2023•3 min•Ep. 87
Precious Stones
Sometimes we don't know how valuable and precious what we have is until someone else points it out to us.
Aug 24, 2023•2 min•Ep. 86
Guess Who I Bumped Into
A story of how a car accident resulted in Jews attending a Shabbaton and creating a long-lasting friendship and connection with another family.
Aug 24, 2023•5 min
Don't Forget the Donuts
Eating donuts is a real challenge, with powder, jelly, and extreme stickiness. However, we can learn a powerful lesson from this delectable treat.
Aug 24, 2023•4 min•Ep. 86
Light Up the World
In the same way that olive oil does not stay permanently mixed with other liquids and always separates itself, we must ensure that we stay true to ourselves and not allow ourselves to be influenced by negativity.
Aug 24, 2023•2 min•Ep. 86
Heaven & Earth
One of the greatest tasks is to synthesize spirituality with physicality and bring form a connection between heaven and earth.
Aug 24, 2023•3 min•Ep. 82
Staying Committed
Being able to give our all to a challenge even when we feel like we were cheated out of what we really wanted is an important skill to develop.
Aug 24, 2023•2 min•Ep. 81
Overcoming Challenges
We are born with an innate predisposition to question G-d and life's challenges. However, the struggle is part of the journey to achievement.
Aug 04, 2023•2 min
Your Family is on Vacation but Your Marriage Isn't
Join Yisrael Shurack, MSW as he discusses strategies to keep your relationship blossoming during the Summer. Yisrael can be reached by email at: yshurack@gmail.com or by WhatsApp at: +1 604-272-7763.
Jun 12, 2023•45 min
The 10 Commandments of Marriage
Join Yisrael Shurack, MSW as he explores the key ingredients to finding and sustaining marital harmony. Yisrael can be reached by email at: yshurack@gmail.com or by WhatsApp at: +1 604-272-7763.
May 23, 2023•57 min
Banana Bread
Explores what we can learn from banana bread and why we should focus on transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and success.
Dec 28, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Paying Full Price
Explores the merit of paying for something of value and the dedication needed.
Jan 17, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 82
From Here to There
Explores the challenge of transitions and the connection between facing challenges and the opportunity to refine yourself and become the person that G-d knows you can be.
Jan 17, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Spiritual Training
Explores the methodology behind exercise and how we can apply that to spirituality.
Oct 21, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 77
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