There are so many stories that are beneath the surface. And once and a while, we get to know what they are, when we make space and we listen. When we pause. Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.org/awake or on your favorite podcast provider. Please make sure to hit subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review to let us know you like the show, it helps us to get the word out. Finally, you can email us at awake@adasisrael.org to give feedback about the show - let us know what you like and what you want to hear more of. Thank you for listening, w ..read more

I am terrified of flying. And now I’ve committed to flying at least once a month to Utah to see my son. On my most recent flight, I had a realization... Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.org/awake or on your favorite podcast provider. Please make sure to hit subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review to let us know you like the show, it helps us to get the word out. Finally, you can email us at awake@adasisrael.org to give feedback about the show - let us know what you like and what you want to hear more of. Thank you for listen ..read more

This week I was listening to a podcast called “The Hidden Brain,” where they were discussing the formula ancient Stoics followed to minimize pain and maximize joy in life.  Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.org/awake or on your favorite podcast provider. Please make sure to hit subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review to let us know you like the show, it helps us to get the word out. Finally, you can email us at awake@adasisrael.org to give feedback about the show - let us know what you like and what you want to hear more of. Thank ..read more

I’m back and it’s great to be with you. This episode is about a conversation I had about the fear of all the good things in one’s life and how we can find God in adversity.  Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.org/awake or on your favorite podcast provider. Please make sure to hit subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review to let us know you like the show, it helps us to get the word out. Finally, you can email us at awake@adasisrael.org to give feedback about the show - let us know what you like and what you want to hear more of. Than ..read more

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about prayer, moments of exaltation, moments of deep sorrow, moments of joy. All of the highs and lows that bring us to spiritual experiences.  Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.org/awake or on your favorite podcast provider. Please make sure to hit subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review to let us know you like the show, it helps us to get the word out. Finally, you can email us at awake@adasisrael.org to give feedback about the show - let us know what you like and what you want to hear more of. Th ..read more

Today I want to talk about music, the sound of the soul. I have two stories to share, one of a glorious end, and one of a glorious beginning.  Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.org/awake or on your favorite podcast provider. Please make sure to hit subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review to let us know you like the show, it helps us to get the word out. Finally, you can email us at awake@adasisrael.org to give feedback about the show - let us know what you like and what you want to hear more of. Thank you for listening, wishi ..read more

In the first episode of a month-long series on Elul, I’ll be talking about tshuva, sharing some of the teachings and stories that I have found most helpful in my journey.  Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.org/awake or on your favorite podcast provider. Please make sure to hit subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review to let us know you like the show, it helps us to get the word out. Finally, you can email us at awake@adasisrael.org to give feedback about the show - let us know what you like and what you want to hear more of. Thank ..read more

Pandemic-mind is a term I coined for the monotony of space that leads to our thoughts running wild with fear and the unknown.  Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.org/awake or on your favorite podcast provider. Please make sure to hit subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review to let us know you like the show, it helps us to get the word out. Finally, you can email us at awake@adasisrael.org to give feedback about the show - let us know what you like and what you want to hear more of. Thank you for listening, wishing you a holy encount ..read more

When I was a kid I had a lot of anger about the world. Inevitably, I would be sent to my room, which would be followed by me longing to connect with my family again. Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.org/awake or on your favorite podcast provider. Please make sure to hit subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review to let us know you like the show, it helps us to get the word out. Finally, you can email us at awake@adasisrael.org to give feedback about the show - let us know what you like and what you want to hear more of. Thank you for lis ..read more

My kids have been asking me recently to tell them stories of my youth. Stories help mold us, they help us figure out who we are, and how to deal with the world.  Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.org/awake or on your favorite podcast provider. Please make sure to hit subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review to let us know you like the show, it helps us to get the word out. Finally, you can email us at awake@adasisrael.org to give feedback about the show - let us know what you like and what you want to hear more of. Thank you for li ..read more