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Attitude

  • The Fire Goes Both Ways Rav Ephraim Wachsman speaks about how davka those with the fire of desire in their hearts have the highest potential for the fire of Kedusha. Note: A bit brutal bec. Of the word Rasha. But good stuff - for guys who did extreme stuff
  • Tikkunim over time Change is a Journey Many of us made new year resolutions during the Yamim Noraim but we have trouble making them stick. Rav Yisroel Reisman, a Rosh Yeshiva in Torah Vodaas, discusses how to effect real change over time, especially in areas of Kedusha. Note: Also talks about tikun thru learning
  • What's not in our power and what IS in our power Dealing with Thoughts Rabbi YY Jacobson shares with us the chiddush of the Beinoni. Hashem doesn't expect us to be holistically holy. We are not in control of our moods but we ARE in control of how we react. Note: Didn't listen to this
  • Rav Masya ben Charash Dealing with Urges, Shmiras Einayim, Atittude Rabbi Dovid Tugendhaft brings the fascinating story of Rav Masya ben Charash and also speaks about GuardYourEyes. Note: See also RAV MATYA BEN CHARASH
  • What to convey to a 15 year old? Attitudes Due to Covid-19, GYE has been getting many young teens reaching out for help. They are using digital devices for home-schooling, often without filters, and have lots of time on their hands. This is a recipe for disaster. What can we tell young teens who fell into looking at things they shouldn't have and think they are the biggest reshayim? Note: Teens
  • UNDERSTANDING THE SECRET OF THE YETZER HARA Attitudes How can man--made only of flesh, conquer the Yetzer Hara who is an angel of fire? Note: This is about reaching out for help
  • THE RASHA'S ATTITUDE Attitudes The Djikover Rebbe explains that the rasha is really a tzadik with an attitude problem. THE ELEPHANT TIED WITH A STRING Attitudes Our limitations are often just in our minds. STORY OF THE GLORY Attitudes What was the story behind the great light Rabbi Akiva perceived emanating from Mar Ukvah's face? THE KING IN HIS GLORY YOUR EYES SHALL SEE Attitudes Why was specifically our generation singled out for this huge test?

Despair

  • Don't Fear General Chizuk, Despair, Shoftim Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Weinberg shows how we can win the battle, even when the odds seems against us. Note: Don't give up, talks about bad malachim, Hashem will help
  • For This You Were Created Dealing with Urges, I had a fall, Yiush, Why I struggle Rav Ephraim Wachsman encourages us to be happy, even if we struggle with these things our whole life! Note: Talks about amazing zechus - also quotes Tanya

Dealing with Urges

  • The Harder the Better A story from the Chafetz Chaim to encourage us to appreciate davka when the struggle is hard. Note: 100 times more sechar\
  • Realize who we are Motivation, Dealing with Urges Rav Yaakov Hillel says through positive thinking and realizing who we are and the tremendous Koach we all have, we can save ourselves from the nisyonos of today. Note: Because of how important we are… our chasshivus! (musar and chassidus)
  • Just Not Now Dealing with Urges Rabbi Tzvi Sytner shares a powerful tip on how to push off the Yetzer Hara. Note: Delay
  • Don't Think About a Pink Elephant Dealing with Urges Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier suggests ways of dealing with bad thoughts. Note: Didn't listen to this
  • Separating Ourselves from the Tayva Dealing with Urges Rav Yosef Elefant shares what he feels is the cornerstone of avodah in the area of Kedusha. Note: Externalizing the Urge - Lots of Mekoros
  • DOUBLE DECKER BUS ON THE SCALE Motivation, Shmiras Einayim, Dealing with Urges The Toldos Aharon Rebbe describes how our shmiras einayim can actually save lives! Note: Focus on Rewards
  • You Have My Number Dealing with Urges Rabbi Ari Bensoussan shares with us what we can do when the tests feel overwhelming. Note: Mentions 2017. Daven. Nice metaphor.
  • I'M ANYWAY NOT MARRIED Motivation, Dealing with Urges What's the big deal if I don't watch my eyes now, I'll work on it when I get married! Note: Great for 21 year olds
  • EVERYONE'S WATCHING Dealing with Urges Strategies for overcoming challenges. Note: Imagery idea - How all his forefathers are watching, and how everying depends on it
  • THE ONLY ANTIDOTE Learning Torah Without this medicine, we don't stand a chance. Note: Learning Torah - based on Ramchal.
  • Eitzos for Shmiras Einayim Dealing with Urges, Motivation Rabbi Daniel Coren shares two powerful tips on how to keep strong in these areas. Note: Quotes Shomer Emunim, also talks about being busy, delay 1 minute at a time
  • EMBRACING CHALLENGES Nisyonos, Chizuk, Dealing with Urges, Why is it so hard Shmiras Einayim is hard, right? Awesome! That means Hashem is handing us an incredible opportunity! Note: Nes - ארים נסי. Story about R aharon kotler jealous of bochur who had it hard to learn, remember the sechar davka because its hard!
  • Use the Yetzer Hara's Tricks Dealing with Urges Rabbi Daniel Coren shares a powerful strategy for moments of tests. Note: One moment at a time, Delay, Focus on Pros
  • Rav Masya ben Charash Dealing with Urges, Shmiras Einayim, Atittude Rabbi Dovid Tugendhaft brings the fascinating story of Rav Masya ben Charash and also speaks about GuardYourEyes. Note: See also RAV MATYA BEN CHARASH
  • A Powerful Fence Dealing with Urges Rabbi Avigdor Miller zatza"l speaks about making commitments and how to use powerful fences to ensure we stick to them. Note: Short term Shevuah, Or some type of Shevua-Knas of Uncomfortable Cause
  • For This You Were Created Dealing with Urges, I had a fall, Yiush, Why I struggle Rav Ephraim Wachsman encourages us to be happy, even if we struggle with these things our whole life! Note: Talks about amazing zechus - also quotes Tanya
  • Freedom is a Choice Dealing with Urges - Intro Pesach is all about freedom, but do we really have free choice? Rabbi YY Jacobson answers, "the choice is yours!" Note: Talks about conditioning, how the brain works
  • Can laziness be used for the good? Dealing with Urges - Motivation, Why I have urges "They say that every trait can be used for the good, but is this true for LAZINESS as well? Our sages tell us that if the opportunity to sin comes along and one overcomes his desire, he gets the merit as if he did a great mitzvah! And the harder it is, the closer it will bring him to Hashem." Note: Talks about whoever doesn’t do aveira like doing mitzvah
  • IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT Dealing with Urges A fantastic technique to survive the Yetzer Hara's attacks. Note: Urge will pass, Daven
  • SMALL EFFORT = HUGE RESULTS Shmiras Einayim, Dealing with Urges (accidental exposure), Nisyonos Great Shovavim chizuk on the power of Shmiras Einayim. Note: Talks about the second look, you can become a tzaddik when you resist, nisyonos
  • Small Fire vs. Big Fire Dealing with Urges, Motivation Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld enlightens us to how we can keep the fire of kedusha burning inside us. Note: Very fiery!

Dealing with Thoughts

  • What's not in our power and what IS in our power Dealing with Thoughts Rabbi YY Jacobson shares with us the chiddush of the Beinoni. Hashem doesn't expect us to be holistically holy. We are not in control of our moods but we ARE in control of how we react. Note: Didn't listen to this
  • Worse than the Act Dealing with thoughts Rav Yaakov Hillel explains why bad thoughts are so dangerous to our souls. Note: Didn't listen to this
  • CLEAN MINDS Keeping busy Unclean thoughts taint our holy acts as well. How can we keep our minds clean? Note: Importance of thoughts - nice moshol.

Chizuk

  • The Harder the Better - A story from the Chafetz Chaim to encourage us to appreciate davka when the struggle is hard. Note: 100 times more sechar
  • Shimshon's Tragic Story Chizuk Rabbi Yissocher Frand brings a vort from the Alter of Kelm Note: Don't think we should use
  • EMBRACING CHALLENGES Nisyonos, Chizuk, Dealing with Urges, Why is it so hard Shmiras Einayim is hard, right? Awesome! That means Hashem is handing us an incredible opportunity! Note: Nes - ארים נסי. Story about R aharon kotler jealous of bochur who had it hard to learn, remember the sechar davka because its hard!

Nisyonos

  • The Harder the Better A story from the Chafetz Chaim to encourage us to appreciate davka when the struggle is hard. Note: 100 times more sechar
  • EMBRACING CHALLENGES Nisyonos, Chizuk, Dealing with Urges, Why is it so hard Shmiras Einayim is hard, right? Awesome! That means Hashem is handing us an incredible opportunity! Note: Nes - ארים נסי. Story about R aharon kotler jealous of bochur who had it hard to learn, remember the sechar davka because its hard!
  • SMALL EFFORT = HUGE RESULTS Shmiras Einayim, Dealing with Urges (accidental exposure), Nisyonos Great Shovavim chizuk on the power of Shmiras Einayim. Note: Talks about the second look, you can become a tzaddik when you resist, nisyonos

Normalization

  • Adam & Chava's First Nightfall Normalization Rabbi Chanoch Henry Harris talks about the normalcy of falls and new beginnings. Note: Knowing it's common allows us to work on it
  • Like Electricity Why do I struggle Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld explains why the pull is so strong. Note: He explains it's natural
  • WHAT'S EXPECTED OF US Normalization, Motivation Is Shmiras Einayim and Shmiras Habris something you really CARE about? Note: I think this is more for married guys, try your best, you don't need to be perfect
  • AM I A LOSER? I had a fall, Dealing with Setbacks, Normalization A parable from the Yesod Veshoresh Ha'Avodah about falling and getting back up. Note: Moshol of horserider, skiing etc. - talks how he reacted to someone who opened up to him
  • WHO'S THE FREAK? Filters, Normalization? Don't be naive about the nature of these desires. Note: Talks about how common it is… normal to have tayva. just weird that he'll tell a wife to suspect her husband.
  • What to convey to a 15 year old? Attitudes Due to Covid-19, GYE has been getting many young teens reaching out for help. They are using digital devices for home-schooling, often without filters, and have lots of time on their hands. This is a recipe for disaster. What can we tell young teens who fell into looking at things they shouldn't have and think they are the biggest reshayim? Note: Teens

Motivation

  • What's wrong with pornography? Motivation Rabbi Mordechai Becher shares insights into what Tumah really means. Note: A bit theoretical, but interesting
  • Realize who we are Motivation, Dealing with Urges Rav Yaakov Hillel says through positive thinking and realizing who we are and the tremendous Koach we all have, we can save ourselves from the nisyonos of today. Note: Because of how important we are… our chasshivus! (musar and chassidus)
  • DOUBLE DECKER BUS ON THE SCALE Motivation, Shmiras Einayim, Dealing with Urges The Toldos Aharon Rebbe describes how our shmiras einayim can actually save lives! Note: Focus on Rewards
  • THE MARSHMALLOW TEST Motivation, Why is it so hard, Willpower What is the single most important trait for lifelong success? Note: Good for teens too. It's how using willpower, saying no - builds your muscles
  • THAT'S DISGUSTING! Motivation, Maintainence Is it really possible to develop an abhorrence to look at things we shouldn't? Note: Mainly for married ppl I think
  • I'M ANYWAY NOT MARRIED Motivation, Dealing with Urges What's the big deal if I don't watch my eyes now, I'll work on it when I get married! Note: Great for 21 year old.
  • WHAT'S EXPECTED OF US Normalization, Motivation Is Shmiras Einayim and Shmiras Habris something you really CARE about? Note: I think this is more for married guys, try your best, you don't need to be perfect
  • Eitzos for Shmiras Einayim Dealing with Urges, Motivation Rabbi Daniel Coren shares two powerful tips on how to keep strong in these areas. Note: Quotes Shomer Emunim, also talks about being busy, delay 1 minute at a time
  • The Importance of Kedusha Motivation Rav Ephraim Wachsman dicusses how this struggle is the FOUNDATION of our entire spiritual structure. Note: Problems: Lack of geshmak in davening, depression
  • Give him a finger, he'll take the whole hand Motivation, Seemlingly Irrelevant Decisions "Why would a company would fire their most profitable worker?" Note: Sephardic Style - too extreme, but good story
  • Can laziness be used for the good? Dealing with Urges - Motivation, Why I have urges "They say that every trait can be used for the good, but is this true for LAZINESS as well? Our sages tell us that if the opportunity to sin comes along and one overcomes his desire, he gets the merit as if he did a great mitzvah! And the harder it is, the closer it will bring him to Hashem." Note: Talks about whoever doesn’t do aveira like doing mitzvah
  • The Key to the Heavens Motivation, Shmiras Einayim The Key to the Heavens:* Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld reveals a secret to getting our prayers answered. Note: Talks about how tefilos are niskabel - quotes rosh?!
  • Small Fire vs. Big Fire Dealing with Urges, Motivation Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld enlightens us to how we can keep the fire of kedusha burning inside us. Note: Very fiery!

Maintenance

  • THAT'S DISGUSTING! Motivation, Maintainence Is it really possible to develop an abhorrence to look at things we shouldn't? Note: Mainly for married ppl I think

Music

  • "Between Falls & Growth" Music!, I had a fall In Honor of Chol HaMoed: A music video about falls, growth and guarding the eyes. Sung by Adi Ran and the well known therapist, Mordechai Roth. - English subtitles by GYE. Note: Has subtitles

Parenting

Problem of Instant Gratification

  • A Battle-Strategy Work-Out Willpowering Building Rabbi Asher Baruch Wegbreit shares a strategy from Rabbeinu Yona on how to strengthen our spiritual muscles and learn to say NO to unwanted desires. Note: Talks about iskafya

Self Value

  • Diamond with a Flaw Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier talks about how the flaws inherent in us make us REAL.

Setbacks

  • Knowing How to Count Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier explains that success isn't measured in the way most people think.
  • Tikkunim over time Change is a Journey Many of us made new year resolutions during the Yamim Noraim but we have trouble making them stick. Rav Yisroel Reisman, a Rosh Yeshiva in Torah Vodaas, discusses how to effect real change over time, especially in areas of Kedusha. Note: Also talks about tikun thru learning
  • How to Lose Like a Winner I had a fall Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier explains how losing a battle doesn't mean losing the war. Note: Didn't listen to this
  • Don't Fear General Chizuk, Despair, Shoftim Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Weinberg shows how we can win the battle, even when the odds seems against us. Note: Don't give up, talks about bad malachim, Hashem will help
  • Adam & Chava's First Nightfall Normalization Rabbi Chanoch Henry Harris talks about the normalcy of falls and new beginnings. Note: Knowing it's common allows us to work on it
  • Tricks of the Soton I had a fall Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier shares how the Satan's biggest trick is to minimize the severity before the sin, and then greatly magnify the severity after the sin. Note: I think Yaakov says the same idea in a diff. recording
  • AM I A LOSER? I had a fall, Dealing with Setbacks, Normalization A parable from the Yesod Veshoresh Ha'Avodah about falling and getting back up. Note: Moshol of horserider, skiing etc. - talks how he reacted to someone who opened up to him
  • Get right back up I had a fall Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld brings an interesting Gemara to teach us a lesson about not staying down when we fall. Note: Nice vort
  • CALLING OUT IN TRUTH I had a fall If we slip and look at things we shouldn't, aren't we hypocrites? Note: Not so direct
  • Why Hashem Allows us to Sometimes Fall I had a fall Rabbi Ezriel Tauber explains why Hashem allows us sometimes to fall. Note: Not sure
  • The Satan's Trick I had a fall What's the proper attitude after a fall? Note: Ok, but to graphic?
  • DOUBLE TROUBLE I had a fall Each challenge we get is really two separate tests. Note: Great
  • WHO PAYS FOR THE BROKEN JUG? I had a fall One isn't judged so much for the fall as he is for staying on the floor! Note: Great!
  • "Between Falls & Growth" Music!, I had a fall In Honor of Chol HaMoed: A music video about falls, growth and guarding the eyes. Sung by Adi Ran and the well known therapist, Mordechai Roth. - English subtitles by GYE. Note: Has subtitles
  • Success is Not Defined by Results I had a fall Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Weinberg shows us how to define success. Note: Story of Moshe Sherer, how R Hutner encouraged him - metaphor from Akeida
  • For This You Were Created Dealing with Urges, I had a fall, Yiush, Why I struggle Rav Ephraim Wachsman encourages us to be happy, even if we struggle with these things our whole life! Note: Talks about amazing zechus - also quotes Tanya
  • Dumb Deer I had a fall Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier exhorts us not to allow ourselves to fall into the same trap twice!
  • Dealing With Failure I had a fall In this video broadcast Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier speaks about how to deal with failure.
  • "WHO CAN BE A LEADER?" I had a fall Spoiler alert: It ain't the perfect people!
  • HOW TO DEAL WITH FAILURE? I had a fall The Chozeh of Lublin explains the two types of SATAN, the one in front and the one behind us. Which do you think is more dangerous?
  • "JEWISH GUILT" I had a fall There are two types of guilt; one is healthy while the other is the most UN-Jewish thing in the world!
  • FLAT TIRE I had a fall What would you do if you got a flat tire?
  • Tunnel Vision I had a fall How crazy can Taavos make a person act?
  • I BLEW IT I had a fall In what situations do we grow the most?
  • WHO ARE WE SERVING I had a fall A smashing response to the Yetzer Hara, when he make us feel like "what's the use?"
  • The Real Sin I had a fall "We fall sometimes, we're human. So what's the REAL sin?"
  • I'm a failure, so why bother? I had a fall "The Yetzer Hara's favorite tool is to make us feel like we're failures anyway, so why bother? Here are two approaches to battle this LIE in our minds. (1) At any given moment, a person can choose to be either a Tzadik or a Rasha; the past is irrelavent. (2) Ask yourself: ""Is this about me, or about Hashem? Right now, the King's crown is on the floor - and I have the opportunity to pick it up!"""
  • Using Falls for Growth I had a fall The Lubavitcher Rebbe explains why every Jew has ups and downs in their spiritual state.
  • HOW LONG DOES TESHUVAH TAKE? I had a fall The Lubavitcher Rebbe speaks about how one true thought of Teshuvah can turn someone into a Tzadik Gamur, regardless of his past!
  • PICK THE CUP OFF THE FLOOR I had a fall A good moshol (parable) for what to do after a fall, and a lesson from Shaul Hamelech.
  • The Satan Before, the Satan After I had a fall An inspirational take on our Teffilah that Hashem remove the Satan from before and from after us.
  • FALLING FORWARD I had a fall With the right attitude, we can turn slips and falls into growth.
  • STOP LOSS I had a fall Why does one person become a Tzadik, while his friend who was just like him, becomes a rasha?
  • Turbulence I had a fall Rabbi Biderman speaks about a place metaphor

Social Support

  • Rav Amram Chasidah Accountability Rav Yaakov Hillel talks about the power of these nisyonos, and the way to overcome them. Note: Tells story of R' Itche Masmid with a twist
  • UNDERSTANDING THE SECRET OF THE YETZER HARA Attitudes How can man--made only of flesh, conquer the Yetzer Hara who is an angel of fire? Note: This is about reaching out for help

Spouses

  • EVERYONE CAN FALL Spouses It's never too late or too far gone. Note: A bit too simplistic

Teens

  • What to convey to a 15 year old? Attitudes Due to Covid-19, GYE has been getting many young teens reaching out for help. They are using digital devices for home-schooling, often without filters, and have lots of time on their hands. This is a recipe for disaster. What can we tell young teens who fell into looking at things they shouldn't have and think they are the biggest reshayim? Note: Teens

Teshuvah

  • A SPECIAL TIKKUN FOR P'GAM HABRIT Tikunnim for Pgam Habris It might be hard to get up a little earlier, but when you hear this, how can you NOT? Note: Be first in shul
  • Dealing with the Past Erasing Thoughts Rabbi Noam Wagner answers the question: "How to erase from my mind things I've seen in my past?" Note: Do it with light -- hesech hadaas
  • TRANSFORMATIVE VISION Unsee things I've seen, Shoftim Our vision has the power to transform us, for both good and bad. Note: Looking at positive things - מרובה מידה טובה; תשובה מאהבה
  • How to Fix in These Areas Tikunnim for Pgam Habris Rav Ephraim Wachsman shares some unique tikkunim to help us do Teshuvah for p'gam in the area of Kedusha. Note: Not sure where this goes - maybe in lifestyle? צריך עיון

Seemingly Irrelevant Decisions

  • The Fox and the Hunters Seemingly Irrelevant Decisions Rabbi Yosef Palacci shares a parable about the Yetzer Hara. Note: Nice metaphor
  • Getting to the Root Seemingly Irrelevant Decisions Rabbi Yosef Palacci talks about the importance of "Avoiding the First Sip". Note: Not so great, talks about sotah etc.
  • Give him a finger, he'll take the whole hand Motivation, Seemlingly Irrelevant Decisions "Why would a company would fire their most profitable worker?" Note: Sephardic Style - too extreme, but good story
  • HOLD THE REINS! Seemingly Irrelevant Decisions "I've been strong in shmiras einayim for a while, so I can afford to relax my guard a little, no?" An inspiring moshol from the Chofetz Chaim (along the lines of last week's boost called "WHO'S LEADING?" http://gyeboost.org/archives/418)

Stimulus Control

  • Buzz Buzz Stimulus Control / Shmiras Einayim Rabbi Yosef Palacci explains why Chazal compare the Yetzer Hara to a fly. Note: Cute take - similar idea in Dear Bochur p. 28!
  • Don't EVER play this game! Stimulus Control Rav Yisroel Brog warns us not to ever play the "Yetzer Hara" game. Note: Cute video!
  • The Titanic Test Stimulus Control Rabbi Yosef Palacci asks, "If we put ourselves into a test and pass, are we heroes?" Note: Don't take a chance!
  • Why It's So Hard Stimulus Control Rabbi Yosef Viener quotes from an interesting Rambam about this desire. Note: Talks about how its common -- good for bochurim
  • Rav Masya ben Charash Dealing with Urges, Shmiras Einayim, Atittude Rabbi Dovid Tugendhaft brings the fascinating story of Rav Masya ben Charash and also speaks about GuardYourEyes. Note: See also RAV MATYA BEN CHARASH
  • WHO'S THE FREAK? Filters, Normalization? Don't be naive about the nature of these desires. Note: Talks about how common it is… normal to have tayva. just weird that he'll tell a wife to suspect her husband.

Shmiras Einayim

  • Buzz Buzz Stimulus Control / Shmiras Einayim Rabbi Yosef Palacci explains why Chazal compare the Yetzer Hara to a fly. Note: Cute take - similar idea in Dear Bochur p. 28!
  • DOUBLE DECKER BUS ON THE SCALE Motivation, Shmiras Einayim, Dealing with Urges The Toldos Aharon Rebbe describes how our shmiras einayim can actually save lives! Note: Focus on Rewards

  • The Key to the Heavens Motivation, Shmiras Einayim The Key to the Heavens:* Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld reveals a secret to getting our prayers answered. Note: Talks about how tefilos are niskabel - quotes rosh?!
  • SMALL EFFORT = HUGE RESULTS Shmiras Einayim, Dealing with Urges (accidental exposure), Nisyonos Great Shovavim chizuk on the power of Shmiras Einayim. Note: Talks about the second look, you can become a tzaddik when you resist, nisyonos

SSA

  • Why People Struggle with Different Things Why do I struggle Rabbi Zecharia Wallerstein explains the esoteric reasons why some people struggle more than others in specific areas. Note: I think he refers to SSA

Why it's so hard

  • THE MARSHMALLOW TEST Motivation, Why is it so hard, Willpower What is the single most important trait for lifelong success? Note: Good for teens too. It's how using willpower, saying no - builds your muscles
  • EMBRACING CHALLENGES Nisyonos, Chizuk, Dealing with Urges, Why is it so hard Shmiras Einayim is hard, right? Awesome! That means Hashem is handing us an incredible opportunity! Note: Nes - ארים נסי. Story about R aharon kotler jealous of bochur who had it hard to learn, remember the sechar davka because its hard!

Why do I struggle

  • The Fire Goes Both Ways Rav Ephraim Wachsman speaks about how davka those with the fire of desire in their hearts have the highest potential for the fire of Kedusha. Note: A bit brutal bec. Of the word Rasha. But good stuff - for guys who did extreme stuff
  • But I Caused This Mess Why do I struggle Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier reassures us that this struggle is not our fault! Note: Didn't listen to this
  • Like Electricity Why do I struggle Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld explains why the pull is so strong. Note: He explains it's natural
  • Two Types of Tzadikim Why I struggle Rav Ephraim Wachsman once again inspires those who struggle to be happy with their lot. Note: More Tanya
  • For This You Were Created Dealing with Urges, I had a fall, Yiush, Why I struggle Rav Ephraim Wachsman encourages us to be happy, even if we struggle with these things our whole life! Note: Talks about amazing zechus - also quotes Tanya
  • Can laziness be used for the good? Dealing with Urges - Motivation, Why I have urges "They say that every trait can be used for the good, but is this true for LAZINESS as well? Our sages tell us that if the opportunity to sin comes along and one overcomes his desire, he gets the merit as if he did a great mitzvah! And the harder it is, the closer it will bring him to Hashem." Note: Talks about whoever doesn’t do aveira like doing mitzvah
  • IT'S JUST TOO HARD Why do I struggle Could it be that Hashem gives us tests that are just TOO difficult to ever overcome? Note: Talks about Kol Hagadol Meichaveiro

Willpower

  • THE MARSHMALLOW TEST Motivation, Why is it so hard, Willpower What is the single most important trait for lifelong success? Note: Good for teens too. It's how using willpower, saying no - builds your muscles
  • A Battle-Strategy Work-Out Willpowering Building Rabbi Asher Baruch Wegbreit shares a strategy from Rabbeinu Yona on how to strengthen our spiritual muscles and learn to say NO to unwanted desires. Note: Talks about iskafya

12 Step Program

  • I MADE A MISTAKE 12 Step Program What does Rabbi Coren think is the most powerful Rashi in all of Shas? Note: Rashi in Chulin וטועה הייתי בכך

Misc

  • Dealing with the Source Underlying Issues Rabbi Tzvi Sytner urges us to look deeper into what causes us to crave unhealthy desires. Note: Not sure I like this



How to be a Tzadik in one Minute Dealing with Urges, Attitude Rav Ephraim Wachsman shows us the amazing power we have in our generation. Note: Talks about the tremendous zechus. Fire!



THAT'S NOT YOU I had a fall The most dangerous thing is to feel we're lost. Note: The end is not related

Aba Umna Shmiras Einayim, Attitudes Rabbi Lazer Brody shares a Gemara about an amazing doctor who merited greetings from Heaven every single day! Note: The great sechar!

The Yetzer Hara is not Unconquerable Self-Efficacy, Elul, Seasonal Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld shows us how the Torah knows what we can and cannot do. Note: The Torah talks about דברה תורה כנגד יצר הרע only once - everywhere else we CAN beat the yetzer

KNOWING WHO YOU ARE Dealing with Urges Rav Yaakov Emden gives us a new perspective on _why_ we should fight and why we should _care_. Note: Thinking about our greatness. Just not so charismatic

Who the Coach Challenges Most Why do I struggle Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld inspires us with this obvious truth. Note: This can go good with the Coach material for teens


Avoiding Tests Dealing with thoughts There's no mitzva of "Thou Shall be Dramatic" Note: Triggers, Stimulus Control

Cover your Neshama in Oil Shmiras Einayim, Motivation Rabbi Lazer Brody speaks about how to protect ourselves from the tremendous power of what we see. Note: U rember images forever - explains why.The more you keep shmiras einayim, the less koach the yetzer has over you.


CFC: Connoisseur Focus Counterfeit Motivation, Dealing with Urges How do we figure out what's counterfeit pleasure and what's _real_ pleasure? Learn to become a connoisseur of pleasure. Note: Very nice!, Think of Pros and Cons

WE'RE NOT ANGELS Normalization, Shmiras Einayim, Stimulus Control What is the key to being an erliche Jew? Note: Vort about dancing with pigs, eating girls - story about chofetz chaim. Very strong. Story about Amoraim.

NO CHOMETZ TO CLEAN? Seasonal What does Hashem want to teach us with the mitzva of being "chometz free" on Pesach? Note: Yiddish

THE FOOL AND THE GENERAL Why do I struggle Why does Hashem make the tests so hard? Note: Yiddish

The Last Battle Why it's so hard, good for into Rabbi Yosef Elefant explains why this challenge is the final battle before Moshiach can come. בכף ירך יעקב - this is the last fight

The Beauty in the Process Normalization - being Okay with the process, Seasonal "Boost Message in a Nutshell: In spiritual matters, the ""destination"" is not the goal. The very process of growing, with all its ups and downs, is what makes the results so beautiful in the end. So don't worry if your growth seems slow and full of disappointments. As long as you are trying and making progress, the journey itself is the most precious thing in Hashem's eyes!" טעם העץ כטעם הפרי - good for sukkos - normalization

LIGHTING A MATCH Shmiras Einayim, Chizuk, Motivation, Sechar, Nisyonos Great chizuk for Shovavim. As one member recently wrote us, "Rabbi Wiesenfeld's positive hislaavus is contagious". כל הבא דבר ערוה לידו - עושה לו נס! חפץ חיים - אין קץ למתן שכרו, עוד מקורות

THE THREE SHMIROS Bochurim; Setbacks and Victories; Counterconditioning, Self-Efficasy We can all reach the highest madregos if we work hard on these 3 things. Note: מצטט לב אליהו על שמירת העינים והמחשבה - כל ההתחלות קשות אבל דעו כי ההרגל על כל דבר שלטון

Who's Thoughts Are Those? Dealing with thoughts Do you ever wonder if the Yetzer Hara is who you really are?

One Right Choice Uplifts Many Failures Dealing with Urges Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Weinberg explains how one win can uplift many falls.

ROMAIN LETTUCE Dealing with Urges If we'd internalize that looking at things we shouldn't is like poison for our Neshamot, would we struggle as much?

RAV MATYA BEN CHARASH Dealing with Urges What caused the Satan to "faint"?

LAUGHING HIM AWAY Dealing with Urges How do I beat my Teivos (desires) when they're so strong?

Double Whammy Dealing with Urges Rabbi Yitzchak Feigenbaum speaks about the difficulty of shmiras einayim, and yet, why it's so worth it!

Unhealthy Guilt Guilt Rav Yisroel Reisman sheds light on why people feel more guilty in these areas, and whether that's a good thing or not.

Open internet destroys people in a minute Hebrew Rabbi Shalom Arush speaks about the grave dangers of today's technology when we don't protect it properly.

Gan Eden in this World Hebrew Rabbi Shalom Arush reveals the secret of how to have true blessing and true joy in our lives.

WHY WE HAVE A YETZER HARA Hebrew Why did Hashem give us a Yetzer Hara, and what does He expect from us if we anyways can't beat it without His help?

Making It Real Motivation Rabbi Efraim Stauber speaks about how a real relationship with Hashem will help us stay strong when faced with challenges in Shmiras Einayim and other areas.

SATAN BEFORE AND AFTER - PSHAT 2 Motivation In boost 301 (gyeboost.org/archives/303) Rabbi Feigenbaum shared with us a beautiful pshat on this teffilah. Here he shares a second INSPIRING pshat.

MINING DIAMONDS Motivation We can learn a few important lessons about shmiras einayim from the miners of South Africa.

SONG VIDEO: "Save Us from Sin and Tests" Music! "A Gut Moed to all our members! We received this song from one of GYE's Boost members who wrote: ""My name is Yonasan Gavant. I live in Atlanta and I'm a big fan of the daily chizzuk boost on whatsapp. Thank you for your tireless efforts to enhance kedushas yisrael! I'm a chazan and a singer, and I recently recorded a song I composed with the words from the end of Birchos HaShachar: I was thinking that the theme of these words is very much in line with the theme of GYE, and perhaps you'd want to use this song for a GYE daily boost broadcast or in some other context. It would be a zchus for me to donate the song to GYE to use however you see fit and to help inspire klal yisrael."""

COME BACK WHEN YOU'VE FIGURED IT OUT Not relevant A simple Jew gives over a powerful message to his children on the closing of our shuls and Yeshivos in the days of Corona 2020.

Parents in Lala Land Parents Rabbi YY Jacobson gives us a wake-up call about giving our children an education today in inyanei kedusha. (See <a href="https://guardyoureyes.com/ebooks">guardyoureyes.com/ebooks</a> for eBooks that can help in this regard).

FROM ANIMAL TO HUMAN Seasonal What does the freedom of Pesach symbolize?

The Shofar of Elul Seasonal Rabbi Yosef Viener explains how Hashem's glory is uplifted when we put up fences and safeguards for ourselves.

The Battle of Life Seasonal As we begin the new year, Rav Avigdor Miller Zatza"l shares with us insights into the most important battle we face in our lives.

"And He Lifted up His Eyes" Seasonal Chanukah is a time for tikkun ha'einayim, and for learning to use our limbs and possessions for Hashem's sake.

THE MAIN GOAL OF SHOVAVIM Seasonal No matter what Mitzrayim a person might be in, our job is to BELIEVE that Hashem can take us out of it in a second!

Tehei Shnas Eiyin Tova Seasonal Rabbi Daniel Coren ushers in the new year of 5779 with some powerful inspiration!

CHODESH SHVAT Seasonal Thirsting for Torah drives away the Yetzer Hara!

The Start of Shovavim Seasonal Rabbi Daniel Coren encourages us to make good use of these special weeks.

Shovavim: Getting out of Mitzrayim Seasonal Rav Yisroel Brog explains why this time of year is mesugal to work on these inyanim.

5 Chagim and 5 Senses Seasonal Rabbi Isaac Bakshi reveals which of the five senses corresponds to Kabalas Hatorah, which we just read about in Parshas Yisro.

The Meaning of Yesod Seasonal Rabbi Eli Mansour helps us wind up the weeks of Shovavim with some practical tikkunim and an explanation about the meaning of Yesod.

Going Free Through an Eye Seasonal Rabbi Lazer Brody speaks about the Din (in this week's Parsha) that a servant goes free if his master knocks out an eye - and how that relates to us.

PESACH SHEINI - EXCUSES Seasonal We may have good excuses why we can't be strong in Shmiras Einayim, but Pesach Sheini teaches us an important lesson about excuses.

Where can Haman be found in the Torah? Seasonal Yaakov, GYE Founder, discusses where the root of Haman's evil comes from, and how we can overcome Amalek with the Simcha of Purim.

When can we say we're WINNING? Seasonal Yaakov from GYE shows how the Sefiras Ha'omer hides a message to us about our struggles.

Bilam, Pinchas and the 17th of Tamuz Seasonal Yaakov analyzes the connection between Bilam's Eitzah and today's Fast.

I've done Teshuvah a thousand times! Seasonal Some of our boost members may be struggling with more than just occasional slips in shmiras einayim, and they may have tried to stop many times and still find themselves back again at square one. Yaakov Nadel, GYE Co-Founder, suggests 4 steps to help us make THIS Yom Kippur finally different.

PHARAOH & THE YETZER HARA Seasonal There are some fascinating parallels between the Pharaoh's responses to the plagues and our own Yetzer Hara's refusal to fully submit to Hashem's will.

PURIM KATAN - LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS Seasonal What was the root of Haman's evil, and ultimately the very _cause_ of his downfall?

PURIM Seasonal How can Hashem ask of us to be happy? It's something we either feel or we don't!

ROSH HASHANA CHALLENGE Seasonal What can we do to show Hashem that we really want to be good and tip the scales in our favor this Rosh Hashana? <a href="https://jli.formstack.com/forms/yesod_challenge" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO JOIN</a>

The Power of Pesach Sheini Seasonal Yaakov from GYE illustrates the idea that Pesach Sheini represents of a "second chance" for those who struggle.

WHY ACHASHVEIROSH RESPECTED ESTHER Seasonal What type of behavior commands people's respect?

MORDECHAI DID THE RIGHT THING Seasonal When we know what Hashem's will is, nothing else should be a consideration!

LEAVING MITZRAYIM Seasonal We remember Yetziyas Mitzrayim every day because we are commanded to lift ourselves above the physical temptations that surround us.

TEHILLIM DURING SHOVAVIM Seasonal There's nothing like the sweet words of Tehillim to help us do Teshuvah and bring us closer to Hashem.

TODAY'S SEUDAS ACHASHVEIROSH Seasonal If Achashveirosh's Seudah was today, frum people would never go, right? ...Or would we?

The Myriads of Excuses Seasonal Rav Yisroel Brog speaks about how people tend to think they have struggles no one else has, and how SHOVAVIM is the time we can all leave Mitzrayim.

Why does Hashem sometimes bring us to falls? Seasonal This inspiring message from Yaakov, GYE Founder, can help make our Teshuvah more meaningful this Yom Kippur.

What we can learn from the Meraglim Seasonal Rav Yaakov Hillel portrays the parallels between the challenges the Yidden faced before entering Eretz Yisroel and the challenges we face today.

LET ME OUT OF THE CAR! Seasonal "Chodesh Av: Don't cut down ON Simcha, cut down WITH Simcha!".

THE REAL BATTLE Seasonal - Ki Teitzei Where does the Yetzer Hara throw all his ammunition?

You're on Stage Sefardi Rabbi Yaacov Laredo shares a powerful Gemara about the merit of Shmiras Einayim.

Fight to Make Peace Sefardi Rabbi Yaacov Laredo shares a wise saying from the Sefer Shevet Mussar.

Everlasting Merit Sefardi Rabbi Yaakov Laredo brings a Medrash showing the powerful merit of guarding ourselves in these areas.

Effecting the World Sefardi Rabbi Yaakov Laredo shows us how our own actions affect the world around us.

Becoming a Cohen Gadol Sefardi Rabbi Yaakov Laredo inspires us how to use simple steps to become great.

Overcoming Curiosity Sefardi Rabbi Yaacov Laredo explains how working on our natural curiosity is a big component of shmirat einayim.

The Heights of Teshuvah Sefardi Why does the Bal Teshuvah stand even higher than the Tzadik? Rabbi Yaacov Laredo explains.

What Constitutes a Chassid? Sefardi The saying goes: "A dead fish goes with the flow".

EVERYTHING IS CHANGING - YOU CAN TOO! Self-Efficacy The break of habits that the Coronavirus has brought is a G-d given opportunity to change the habits we've been trying to change for years!

THE LESS YOU LOOK Shmiras Einayim So many people ask, "What can we do that we live in such a promiscuous world?" Turns out, Chazal give us a simple answer.

The DEEP Understanding of Shmiras Einayim Shmiras Einayim, Attitudes The DEEPER Understanding of Shmiras Einayim:* We all know about the mitzva of "Lo Sasuru", but WHY? What's the DEEPER significance behind Shmiras Einayim? Rav Yosef Elefant reveals a beautiful understanding of what "Lo Sasuru" really means.

Special Message to Today's Youth Teens Rabbi Ari Bensoussan addresses today's teens who believe they can do what they want now and they'll change later.

SWEETEST TO THE SOUL Why do I struggle Do you wish you wouldn't struggle anymore?

KEDOSHIM TEHIYU - FOR WOMEN TOO? Women Are women commanded to guard their eyes as well?



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The Meaning of Gevura Rav Yisroel Reisman speaks about what ruins our kabalos, and what Gevurah really means.

The Good Eye Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski speaks about what having a "Good Eye" really means.

He's Watching In today's Chizuk broadcast, Rabbi Twerski discusses how to develop an attitude of kedusha.

The Meaning of Love If we understand the secret of real LOVE, perhaps we won't be as taken by the fake "love" espoused by the world's view.

The Lobster's Shell Shmiras Einayim struggles may be uncomfortable at times, but as Rabbi Twerski beautifully explains, being uncomfortable is often the impetus for growth!

What Makes us Human Rabbi Abraham Twerski, MD helps us understand what differentiates man from beast at the most basic level.

It Takes Only 3/10ths of a Second Rabbi Abraham Twerski, MD reveals the powerful nature of internet addiction.

ULYSSES AND THE SIRENS The Greek myth and the lesson for today.

The Two Forces Inside of Us Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier discusses the great battle that takes place in every human being, due to the way Hashem created us.



Two Parts to a Man's Soul Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier describes how the two parts inside of us are constantly battling for primacy and suggests how we can strengthen the side of good.

Learning How to Take a Punch Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier talks about how every champion needs to know how to take punches.

Getting Up Off the Floor Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier explains how champions are made.

The One Gemara You Don't Know Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier talks about the value of holding back.

Your Best Friend Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier reveals that your worst enemy may really be your best friend.

Voices In Your Head Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier tries to answer the question: "Why did Hashem create the Yetzer Hara?"

The First Step - I Am Powerless Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier shows us how the famous first step of Alcoholics Anonymous is spot-on with Torah Hashkafa.

A Victory With A But Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier reassures us that even our victories may be blemished and imperfect, and that's still amazing!

Is Teshuvah Possible? Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier discusses where we learn that Hashem will definitely accept our teshuvah.

Should I Do Teshuvah? Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier discusses the key question to know when we are ready for Teshuvah.

The Battle is for your Mind Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier explains how the Yetzer Hara gets us to believe we want to do the sin, and how to battle him.

"The Brown Bear and I" Rabbi Shafier elucidates on how we all have a bear inside of us, but we also have something that bear's don't have.

THE SECRET TO SUCCESS A quote to live by, said by a man who experienced it first hand.

The Ups and Downs of Life Rabbi Yosef Viener has some good news to share with us about struggles.

It's not your life to give up on Rabbi Yosef Viener gives us new insight on not giving up, even when the struggle seems so hard.

The Biggest Gift to Your Children Rabbi Yosef Viener explains how overcoming nisyonos is the greatest gift we can pass on to our offspring.

Kedusha U'Malchus Rav Moshe Weinberger explains what are the two main jobs of the generation before Moshaich.

Box of Creepy Crawly Things Rabbi Moshe Weinberger explains why a true leader can't be perfect.

The Job of Our Generation Rabbi Moshe Weinberger movingly admonishes *(with tears!)* the elitist mentality of those who look down upon others who stumble in these areas.

Chinuch for Ourselves (and our Children) Learning to focus on the REAL you.

Can't Compete with a Smart Phone Rav Ephraim Wachsman shares the sad story of a mechanech.

Two Types of Eyes Rav Ephraim Wachsman reveals the connection between the two types of eyes that we each have.

The Messiras Nefesh We Must Have Rav Ephraim Wachsman speaks about the challenges we face today, and how careful we must be about what enters our homes.

Does Teshuvah Help for These Aveiros? Rav Ephraim Wachsman encourages us with practical eitzos on how we can fix ourselves in the area of Yesod (Foundation).

The Power of Every Little Step Rav Ephraim Wachsman talks about the huge madreigos a person can reach today with relatively little effort.

The Generation that Can Bring Moshiach Why was our generation chosen to be the last before Moshiach can finally come?

The Key to the Outer Chamber What is the only thing that Hashem doesn't have?

The Most Beautiful Menorah An inspiring story with a practical tip on how to encourage ourselves with shmiras einayim.

YIRAS SHAMAYIM What is Yiras Shamayim, and how do we get it if we can't see Hashem?

WHY IS THE WORLD SO DARK? An amazing insight from Rav Dessler Zatza"l that can literally change our lives!

EXPERIENCING SPIRITUAL PLEASURE Our spiritual eyes are dependent on our physical eyes.

OPEN OUR EYES TO YOUR TORAH What did the eye surgeon say about the eyes of a Tzadik?

Hashem, Help us Want to Want Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Weinberg explains what we should really be davening for.

Put a Wall Between the Past and the Future Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Weinberg talks about how the past has no right to effect our present.

Those Tied Above Don't Slip Below Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Weinberg - When we know we can't, that's when Hashem takes over and we CAN.

The First Step into Kedusha Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Weinberg talks about the inherent ability of every Jew to be Kadosh, no matter what.

EISHES YEFAS TO'AR What did Rav Yechezkel Abramsky tell the group of non-religious boys?

Look at These 3 Things Rabbi Gershon Avtzon explains how to keep our "eyes" on the goal.

Why We Need Two Eyes Rabbi Gershon Avtzon shares a story from when the 6th Lubavitcher Rebbe, Reb Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, was a child.

Ayin Tova What does a "Good Eye" have to do with a good memory?

Eiyin Tachas Eiyin Rabbi Gershon Avtzon explains a deeper meaning to "eye under an eye".

HE WON'T DO TESHUVAH What is the cause of all the sins in the area of arayus?

Galus Edom Rav Yosef Elefant explains the essense of Edom, and how today's technology espouses this essense of superficiality.

Atrophied Brains Rav Yosef Elefant explains why many of today's teens can't sit and learn.

Stay Here with the Donkey Rav Yosef Elefant encourages us to leave a place in our lives where the donkey is left behind.

Lo Sasuru Rav Yosef Elefant elucidates the real meaning of the words "Lo Sasuru".

What Kind of Home Rav Elya Brudny answers Rav Yosef Elefant about parents who ask about buying a tablet for their 7th graders.

REVERSE THE PEER PRESSURE Rav Yosef Elefant speaks at the Agudah convention about what he considers an existential threat to the Torah way of life, in that children today feel peer pressure to have smartphones at younger and younger ages. (Click here for the full talk). See also here for the new initiative of Modern Orthodox schools in Bergen County.

Just Get on the Ladder! Rabbi Zecharia Wallerstein inspires us not to be afraid of failure.

DON'T SELL YOUR SOUL It's one thing to sacrifice and suffer to achieve our goals, but don't let the "other side" own you!

THE HARLOTS OF MOAV Bilam's plan to destroy us hasn't changed.

Rise Above the Natural Rabbi Leib Kelemen explains the purpose of Torah.

"Lest One Come to Tilt" Rabbi Ilan Meirov shows us how Chazal would relate to open internet today.

Searching for the Jug of Oil "Rabbi YY Jacobson exhorts us to never stop searching for the jug of pure oil in our lives."

I am with you, and I will be with you Rabbi YY Jacobson shares the secret of the name that Hashem revealed to the Jews in Mitzrayim, and how it relates to tikkun habris.

The dream falls flat Rabbi YY Jacobson gives us a real wake up call for Fantasies!

Blessing Through Adversity Do we come out of our struggles bruised or blessed?

AVOIDING TEMPTATION How can we avoid the difficult tests? Try this exercise!

"FREEDOM": USE IT OR LOSE IT The freedom to choose correctly is like a muscle; our brain develops pathways based on our choices.

DON'T MAKE A TATTOO Let's not become victims of our past.

TO HEAR OUR INNER VOICE How can we figure out what really needs healing inside of us?

ADDICTION DOESN'T SOLVE ANYTHING Does it seem sometimes that Halacha wants to take all the fun out of life?

Take What You Can Rabbi Yissocher Frand speaks about what we can learn from Yosef Hatzadik.

The Strength to Remain Holy Rabbi Yissocher Frand speaks about how the Yidden were able to remain holy in Mitzrayim.

Messiras Nefesh Just like in the days of Haman, today's Persia--modern-day Iran--wants to wipe the Jewish people off the map. Rabbi Yissocher Frand reveals the secret of how we can overcome Yishmael today, and what Messiras Nefesh really means.

Why Yosef had to go down to Mitzrayim First Rabbi Yissocher Frand explains why Yosef had to go down to Mitzrayim before everyone else.

A Good Friend Rabbi Yissocher Frand illustrates for us the importance of having a friend that we can share anything with.

Giving Up the Goods At what precise moment did Esav throw it all away?

Make sure you're wearing your good pants! R' Sholom Rubashkin's son shares an important insight which can help us hold back from forbidden temptations.

"I can't Turn off my Phone" Rav Coren speaks about the challenge of our smartphones today, and how we should always have someone who we can reach out to for help.

Og Melech Habashan Rabbi Daniel Coren shares an amazing dream, revealing what is the last job of the generation before Moshiach.

Flashes of Light in the Darkness Rabbi Daniel Coren illustrates how our darkest times are often periods of the greatest growth.

Living in the Now Rabbi Daniel Coren asks why Chazal compare the first nisayon of Avraham Avinu (lech lecha) to the huge nisayon of the Akeida. The answer can change your life!

CELEBRATE EACH MOMENT OF SUCCESS How do the words of Rebbe "There are those who acquire their world in a moment" relate to Kabbalas HaTorah?

THE SMACK FROM THE TZITZIS A story in the Gemara that can give a lot of chizuk to our generation.

THE LIGHT IN THE DARK No one enjoys the period of the 3 weeks. But what is hidden in this darkness?

KRO-NOH; CALL OUT What does Hashem want from those who feel trapped in the impurity of Mitzrayim?

THE CAPSULE PLAN A practical eitza on how to fight back against the Yetzer Hara with the great gift that we receive on Shavuos!

HIRUREI TESHUVAH What did Reb Aryeh Leib Shteinman tell the boy who was Mechalel Shabbos?

Shmiras Einayim Kept Me Going R' Shalom Mordechai Rubashkin speaks about the damage we do to our eyes and minds when we watch non-Jewish movies.

They Can't Imprison Our Minds R' Shalom Mordechai Rubashkin shares how he avoided allowing his mind to be imprisoned.

Save Your Imagination R' Shalom Mordechai Rubashkin speaks about the power of using our imagination for Kedusha and suggests how we can preserve it.

You Can Get Out Rav Yisroel Brog speaks about fighting the Yetzer Hara.

MESSAGES FROM HASHEM Rav Yisroel Brog tells over a story where we can see clearly how physical and spiritual tikkunim (fixing) are directly linked.

Yichud with Internet? Rav Yaakov Hillel explains why we should use software like webchaver.org or gye.org.il/kba to protect ourselves.

Bilam's Eitza is Back Rav Yaakov Hillel talks lament how the Bnos Moav have returned today in the form of technology.

Prayer by Design Rabbi Lazer Brody reveals the secret of beating the Yetzer Hara even though he's stronger than us.

Best Insurance Rabbi Lazer Brody reveals the best insurance policy to having good frum children.

Who can yell at Hashem? Rabbi Lazer Brody explains what kind of prayers always get answered.

The Key How to convince your wife and daughters to dress modestly

Our Weaknesses Become our biggest Strengths Rabbi Fischel Schachter shares how our darkest struggles are the very key to the greatest bracha in our lives!

Appreciating our Eyes Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld opens our "eyes" to the right perspective on using our precious gifts for the right things.

Mekabel Pnei Hashchinah "Without a Beis Hamikdash today, can we still be zoche to be mekabel pnei hashchinah? Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld reveals how we can!"

Strength to Overcome Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld shares a story with a powerful message.

Holy Sparks Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld talks about uplifting sparks of Kedusha.

The easy way to become a Tzadik The easy way to become a Tzadik:* Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld shares the quick route to righteousness.

The Key to Fear of Heaven Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld.

The Level we Reach by Watching our Eyes Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld speaks about the level we reach by watching our eyes.

Do Your Best and Hashem Will Do the Rest Rabbi Avi Weisenfeld brings a beautiful Medrash to illustrate the idea that as long as we do what we can, Hashem will help - even if it seems impossible!

FAINTED UPON READING THE LETTER A story from the Rebbe Reb Zushe and an inspiring message for us all.

THE "VERY" GOOD LETTER What was Rav Hutner zatzal's response to a bochur who wrote to him about his struggles and failures?

The Meaning of Surrender R' Gavriel Sassoon shares how he was able to survive the unfathomable tragedy of losing 7 of his children in a fire.

Living with Meaning R' Gavriel Sassoon - If we're willing to die for Kiddush Hashem, we should be willing to LIVE for it as well!

Atonement for the Biggest Sins Rabbi Daniel Glatstein shares an insight on the power of atonement we can achieve by guarding our eyes.

Rav Ovadia's Secret Rabbi Daniel Glatstein shares Rav Ovadia's explanation of why he merited such a good memory for Torah.

RABBI SHIMON'S ADVOCACY The meaning behind Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's cryptic words - and their power on Lag Ba'Omer.

A True Story about Shmirat Einayim Rabbi Yosef Palacci shares a story about the power of Shmirat Einayim to bring Bracha into our lives.

The Secret Behind a Korban Rabbi Palacci shows us how we can bring Korbonos every day, even though we don't have a Beis Hamikdash.

Stay away from the edge of the cliff Rabbi Yosef Palacci speaks about setting up barriers for ourselves.

Down Boy! Rabbi Yosef Palacci discusses why the Yetzer Hara, the Satan and the Angel of Death are all the same.

THE LADY DANCERS A powerful story of sacrifice and determination in the face of a public tznius challenge.

IT'S NOT OUR EYES Our sages say the Torah is only given to those who are humble, as the Pasuk says: "And they stood at the foot of the mountain". What does true humility mean, and how does it relate to shmiras einayim?

MAKE IT REAL What does Yirat Shamayim mean?

BATHHOUSE OF DEMONS When we are mosser nefesh for shmiras habris, Hashem makes miracles for us!

How the Nachash got Chava to Fall Yaakov, GYE Founder, discusses the foundation of staying holy in today's difficult world.

The Bitter-Sweet Olive Leaf When is bitter sweet, and when is sweet bitter?

Idols of the Mind Yaakov, GYE Founder, talks about the new Avoda Zara--and the new Messiras Nefesh--of our generation.

The Secret of Real Strength Yaakov, GYE Founder, shares some thoughts on what it means to build a Mishkan in our own hearts and tap in to the eternal strength of the Jewish people.

Who would we prefer working for? Yaakov from GYE shares some thoughts on why the Jewish people had to be in Mitzrayim before they could receive the HaTorah, and how it relates to our struggle with the Yetzer Hara.

Shmiras Einayim in Birkas Hashachar Yaakov from GYE illustrates how the brachos we say each morning are powerfully connected to our struggle and growth in this area.

My Wife is Unattractive to Me Yaakov Nadel from GYE shares some inspiration for those who feel unsatisfied with their lot.

The Japanese of WWII Yaakov Nadel from GYE discusses what we can learn from those who serve false gods.

French to the Soul Yaakov Nadel brings a Moshol from Rav Elya Mayer Bloch Zatza"l

Fake or Real? Yaakov, Founder of GYE, discusses what is truly real in this world, and how it relates to Sukkos.

The Difference Between a Tzadik and a Rasha Yaakov Nadel, GYE Co-Founder, suggests that two people may be the same in deeds, yet one is a tzadik and the other a rasha.

The Significance of the Name "What was the secret strength of Yaakov Avinu, that was passed down to all his offspring?"

The Secret Weapon of the Jews To understand the secret of Jewish survival is to also understand winning the Yetzer Hara!

WHEN THE SEA FINALLY SPLITS In continuation of the idea in Boost #318 (http://gyeboost.org/archives/320); why did the Yidden still need to experience this last miraculous salvation from Pharoah with the splitting of the sea?

NAASEH VE'NISHMA AND SURRENDER In continuation of the idea in Boost #327 (gyeboost.org/archives/329); After Kriyas Yam Suf, why did we still need Kabalas HaTorah?

THE SECRET OF BRIS (Kabalas HaTorah - Part 2) Is the daam habris (Blood of the Treaty) at Kabalas HaTorah related to Shmiras Habris?

HEAVY-LIFTING VS. UPLIFTING The Holy Noam Elimelech teaches us a beautiful attitude to dealing with desires.

THE ONLY WAY HASHEM WILL HELP An inspiring and powerful excerpt from a talmid of the Magid of Mezritch about desire.

HOW TO GET THROUGH A TOUGH TEST What can we do if we're hit with an unexpected test that feels almost impossible to overcome?

NOTHING'S IN OUR HANDS, BESIDES... What does it mean that everything is in the hands of Heaven besides for "Fear of Heaven"?

THE VERY FIRST MITZVAH What's the significance of the Mitzva of Kiddush Ha'chodesh that it was the very first Mitzva given to Klal Yisrael in Mitzrayim?

THE BREAD IN THE PESACH WATER An inspiring story from the Magid of Chernoble that can give us deep insight into our struggle with the Yetzer Hara.

WHO'S LEADING? We all have a donkey, the question is - "who's in charge?"

STEP UP TO THE PLATE IN THE WEEK OF "YESOD" Hashem has brought the "Tree of Knowledge" from the Garden of Eden back again. Will we succeed this time?

"WHO WILL GIVE US FLESH?" What can we learn from the "asafsuf" who lusted for meat in this week's parsha?

OUR OWN MERAGLIM The striking parallel between the story of the Meraglim and our daily struggles with emunah and shmiras einayim.

BRINGING FORTH WATER FROM A ROCK Why did Moshe hit the rock instead of speaking to it, and what can we learn from this story for our struggles?

THE DAUGHTERS OF MOAV Four important lessons that we can learn from the story of the Jewish people's sinning in Shitim.

THE ANIMALS OF THE FIELD Why does Hashem leave enemies in Eretz Yisroel, and what can that teach us about the Yetzer Hara?

LASTING TESHUVAH How can we finally make a real change that lasts?

CHOOSING LIFE An important Rosh Hashana message from Yaakov Nadel, GYE founder: What are we asking for when we daven for LIFE this year?

Yom Kippur vs. Sukkos The Secret to Real Joy: Why does Sukkos follow Yom Kippur, and what does that teach us about achieving true happiness?

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The TOP 10 Lessons of the Corona Virus What is Hashem trying to tell us?

A CORONA FOR THE KING How can we make Hashem our King NOW, before He reveals Himself to the whole world?

THE GIANTS OF CANAAN The meraglim claimed that we can't beat giants. But what did Yehoshua and Calev respond, and what can we learn from that about our struggle with the Yetzer Hara?

THE BROKEN CHOSSON Things don't seem that bad overall - so what are we really mourning for?

INIQUITY IN MY HEART How can we approach Hashem knowing that our hearts are impure?

The iPhone Song In Honor of Chol HaMoed: A great song by R' Shalom Muskat; produced by Mendy Fisch of Fishbowl Studios

Why we need to speak to our Youth Rav Dovid Sapirman,a Mechanech of 40 years, explains. (See <a href="https://guardyoureyes.com/ebooks" target="_blank">guardyoureyes.com/ebooks</a> for "Dear Bochur" by Rabbi Sapirman and "The Kedusha Talk" for how to speak to children around the age of Bar Mitzva).

The Yesod of Spiritual Success Rabbi Yerachmiel Goldman reads from Rav Shimshon Pinkus's sefer about why one bochure succeeds while another one fails.

Two Types of Giborim Rav Dovid Tugendhaft describes two types of people that impress him most in regard to the battle of Kedusha.

OXEN & TESHUVAH What can we learn about Teshuvah from the Halachos of Tam and Mu'ad (goring oxen)?

FEATS OF VALOR Have you ever heard of a single man taking down an entire fortress filled with warriors?

GADOL HAMETZUVEH Does doing what you "have to" make it any less precious in Hashem's eyes?

WHERE WE CAN FIND HASHEM Hashem is closest to us in our most difficult moments.

USING OUR DRIVES RIGHT Does the drug epidemic in Klal Yisrael today have anything to do with us?

POKEACH IVRIM Could the Moshiach pass right in front of someone and he won't see him?

We've Got What They Want The famous radio show host, Michael Savage, aint no Rabbi in any sense of the word, so what's he doing on our daily boost? Well chevra, sometimes it takes hearing from an outsider to help us appreciate the treasures we have!

Understanding Pleasure According Chassidus Rabbi Yossi Paltiel reveals the kabbalistic secret of why we desire pleasure and exhorts us to choose the right type of pleasure.

Why do we have air conditioners? Rabbi Yechiel Spero shares a nice thought on why Hashem has given us such a comfortable world today.

The Yetzer Hara Never Gives Up Rabbi Yechiel Spero shares a great story that shows how hard the Yetzer Hara works to challenge our convictions. We can learn from him how hard we need to work to fight back!

THE CHIDAH'S SNUFF BOX Many of you are probably _still_ reluctant to take on the *YESOD* challenge - but it's still not too late! Listen to the amazing story in today's boost to appreciate the power of changing engrained habits, then go to bit.ly/2Mmn2mc and join in honor of Kabalas HaTorah! *YOU CAN DO IT!*

THE INDESTRUCTIBLE PORTION There's a part of us that always remains holy.

365 WAYS TO FAIL Why does the Torah have more "Do Nots" than "Dos"?

New Born Rav Yoel Roth shares a powerful attitude that can help us greatly in the struggle with the Yetzer Hara.

Searching for food in garbage bins? Rav Yoel Roth bemoans the excessive "prishus" that today's chosson teachers sometimes preach.

Two Thoughts that Don't Go Together R' Yisroel Aplebaum reveals a deeper meaning to the words of Chazal: "Don't speak too much with a woman".

The Hole in the Barrel R' Yisroel Aplebaum gives us chizuk for Bein Hazmanim.

The Sin and Its Consequence "What's so bad about looking if I don't do anything?"

Teshuva's Power "What's the difference between a chozer b'teshuvah and a ba'al t'shuvah?"

Guarding the Gates "Have you ever tried to drive in the rain without turning on the windshield wipers?"

Shabbos = Digital Detox Rabbi Jonathan Sacks discusses the consequences of addiction to digital devices.

Is it Yichud to take a phone to the bathroom? Rabbi Noam Wagner responds and inspires.

Our Community Rabbi Shlomo Sternberg warns that we can live in a good Jewish community and yet it can be as if we live in the worst community.

Aveiros in Your Hand Rabbi Tzvi Mordechai Feldheim explains who was afraid of sin and went back home instead of going to war, in this week's Parsha.

The Chachamim vs. the Tzedukim How a seemingly insignificant halachic disagreement reflects a major difference in perspective.

CHECK THE BREAKS A powerful lesson from the Magid of Jerusalem regarding the Mitzvos of Milah and Pesach - "In your blood you shall live".

Light and Dark Rabbi Noach Isaac Oelbaum brings from the Shla"h Hakadosh about the two types of eyes that we all have.

Giving Up the Goods Rabbi Shraga Kallus brings a story that challenges us all to ask ourselves what we're really willing to give up.

Perfection vs. Imperfection Boost Message in a Nutshell: A great lesson from Sukkos to take with us into the new Winter zman... The 4 Minim, with all their chumras of perfection, symbolize our Avodah, which we need to try and do as perfectly as we can. But the Sukkah, with it's many kulos, symbolizes Hashem's view of our Avodah. As long as we make an effort, He looks at it as perfect, even with all its imperfections.

Yitchak's Eyes Why was Hashem sure Yitzchak wouldn't sin?

Fighting Throughout The Night What mussar can we learn from the following Halacha of Chanukah: "If one lights the Menorah properly and it gets extinguished before 30 minutes, one is not responsible to relight it."

CASHING IN ON THE BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY The darkness seems never-ending, but that's the very reason we can be zoche to much.

LESSONS FROM THE OLYMPICS Success takes years of hard work with many bumps along the way, and it's not "the gold or nothing"!

IN A WHEELCHAIR Wouldn't life be better if we could just look at whatever we wanted?

TAKING A STAND Standing up to those things that enslave us seems hard at first, but it's actually freeing!

SUPPRESS THE YETZER HARAH! What's the best eitza for the nisyonos of the summer bein hazmanim?

A YESOD FOR LIFE The heavier the cholent, the more we'll eat.

Man's Job - Wife's Job Rabbi Yaron Reuven speaks frankly about avoiding tempation, from both the perspective of the man and his wife.

LO SASURU Is a man allowed to look at a woman who is not his wife? Rabbi Zamir Cohen teaches us the Halachos in a nutshell, and also expounds on the great benefits enjoyed in THIS world by those who guard their eyes!

"AND YOU HAVE SURPASSED THEM ALL" There's one halacha that would reduce 80% of today's divorce cases, if everyone kept it properly.

GUARDING THE BRIS The Kabbalistic importance of guarding our Brit and our Eyes.

HOW YOSEF HELD BACK Remembering who we really are.

A Rasha or a Tzadik? The amazing spiritual heights we can reach every time we practice self control.

The Power of Hope What's the worst thing you could do when things look hopeless? Despair.

PRECIOUS DUST We often think that if we struggle a lot, we must be bad people, but the exact opposite is true!

THE LOWLY ON TOP In the upper worlds, they don't judge by results.

SAVE YOUR SOULS Many people claim it's too hard to guard their eyes, but is that really an excuse?

KEDUSHA The secret to real and lasting pleasure.

"AND THEY GAVE LIFE TO THE CHILDREN" If someone asks you to do or look at something you shouldn't, what does that tell you?

THE THIRTEENTH MIDAH Can Hashem really clean me up?

Salvation in the Blink of an Eye A true story about the power of shmiras einayim.

What did the girl ask the Rabbi? What did the girl ask the Rabbi?

Doing What's Right Our actions often don't determine the results. We can only do what's right and leave the rest to Hashem.

HOW WE IDENTIFY OURSELVES The power of speech and accountability to help us view ourselves differently.

CHOOSE YOUR IDENTITY Imagine you woke up one day and had no recollection of who you are!

HOW WE IDENTIFY OURSELVES - PART 2 The way we see ourselves influences how we act - and _vice versa_. (See here for part 1: gyeboost.org/archives/409).

A Little Light Banishes Lots of Darkness An enlightening story from the Steipler - and some tips on using the power of the Chanukah candles.

DO YOU REALIZE WHO YOU ARE? How were Yosef and the entire Jewish nation able to withstand the great nisyonos of Mitzrayim for hundreds of years?

Allowing Hashem into our Lives Shmirat Einayim is the key to so much blessing - and to saving us so much other pain.

BEING LIKE THE GEDOLIM Greatness is only about "giving it your all".

TURN ON THE LIGHTS Rabbi Efem Goldberg, in a shiur on Messilas Yesharim, speaks about taking stock and avoiding obstacles through the lens of the Ramchal.

"AND BEHOLD, A CHILD WAS CRYING" Is there a difference in the way a Jew and a non-Jew cry?

TRY YOUR BEST AND HASHEM WILL DO THE REST Why did Hashem show Moshe how to make the Menorah and then end up making it for him?

AS GOES IN, SO IT GOES OUT We need to purify ourselves in the same way we kosher vessels for Pesach.

THE FLOOD BEFORE MOSHIACH The Yetzer Hara knows his time is coming, so he's making sure _we_ have no time for what's important.

HASHEM PICKS US UP Moving forward no matter what!

BEING READY TO SACRIFICE A short anecdote that brings out how we don't lose by sacrificing for shmiras einayim.

TZEDAKA SAVES FROM DEATH (Yiddish with English subtitles) A true story that happened recently in the old city of Jerusalem. Please send us feedback on how you feel this story relates to our struggle with Shmiras Einayim.

AND HASHEM HARDENED PHARAOHS HEART When we understand that it's only Hashem who makes it _seem_ hard, we can strengthen ourselves to overcome the Yetzer Hara!

YOUR FATHER WANTS YOU AS YOU ARE Do you really think you're too filthy for your father to love?

WHO'S THE BOSS? The Yetzer Hara tries to convince us that he's running the show, but who is really holding the key?

THE KIYOR HAD NO MEASUREMENT The smallest deed for purity defies measurement!

THE MEASURE THAT SAVED $70,000 A recent story which portrays the siyata dishmaya we merit by setting high purity standards.

HUMAN VS ANIMAL What differentiates a human from an animal? An anecdote from Rav Shalom Shvadron Zatza"l.

TODAY'S LOFTY YIDDEN Who did the Beis Yisrael call today's "Balei Madreigos"?

THE MESHULACH WHO GUARDED HIS EYES A story that illustrates the divine blessing we invoke by guarding our eyes.

HASHEM WANTS YOUR KEILIM A beautiful parable from the Medrash.

TALKING TO A WALL If we could only see what we accomplish with each small step we take!

THE SOLDIER WITHOUT CLOTHES Do we let embarrassment stand in the way of what's truly important?

WHAT TO DO WHEN SEEING BY ACCIDENT (1) Turn away (2) Praise Hashem for creating beauty (3) Daven for anything you want!

WE'RE PROGRAMMED FOR PLEASURE In continuation of yesterday's theme, we bring you R' Noach speaking about what real pleasure is all about. See t2m.io/MK2JJkxx for his famous dissertation on the five levels of pleasure.

TO SEE THE SHECHINAH Rabbi Avrohom Krohn:* How can we merit to see Hashem's presence?

THE SECRET TO WISDOM When does Hashem give a person wisdom?

REMEMBERING OUR LEARNING What's the secret to understanding and retaining the Torah we learn?

THE ANGEL'S REBUKE How can we protect ourselves from the inevitable infiltration of the outside world?

WHY'S HE MADE OF EYES? What's the main tool in the Yetzer Hara's arsenal, and how can we protect ourselves?

THE FRAILTY OF MAN No matter how holy the time of year, or how holy the person, he is susceptible to falls in this area.

ON GUARD An anecdote from Rabbi Avigdor Miller about how careful we need to be in these areas, translated practically to today's technology.

SKIN FILTER FOR THE MIDYANITE WOMEN Even the greatest men need eitzos to be saved from the Yetzer Hara.

THE INNER PEACE THAT PURITY BRINGS When we're not slaves to our desires the quality of our lives is on an entirely different plane.

TURN SIN TO YOUR ADVANTAGE We can be even greater than someone who _never_ sinned, if we use our slips and falls as springboards for growth!

DOG FOOD We can only leave Mitzrayim when we understand that we're inherently different than the Egyptians.

GOOD FENCES Are restrictions and fences annoying, or are they for our good?

SPIRITUAL GERMS What can we learn from the Corona masks?

THE SYMBOLISM OF THE BRIT Judaism understands the power of this drive and guides us on keeping it in check.

ARE WE COGNIZANT? We live in such a confusing generation, let's be vigilant!

THE POWER OF ONE ACT A story about the power of Shmiras Einayim.

TIME TO THINK Rebbe Nachman exhorts us not to wait until the end, but to find a few moments each day to contemplate the emptiness of desire.

SIMCHA IS THE CURE-ALL Rebbe Nachman teaches that no sin can be so bad that sadness won't make it worse!

TURNING IT AROUND Why is there so much suffering, both in this world and then in Gehenom?

CLEAN SLATE Pesach is a time where Hashem doesn't have any prejudgments about us. Our nation was born even from within the 49th level of impurity.

THE GREATNESS OF OUR GENERATION What made Moshe Rabbeinu so humble?

"SHORTCUTS - THE SOURCE OF SHAME" Powerful chizuk for a guy who wants to marry a _Bas Melech_, and a girl who wants to be a princess.

EYES OF PURITY A lesson from Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai about seeing the world in a different way.

THE OUTDOOR CONCERT A story about the power of guarding our eyes.

WHY DO WE NEED THE BET HAMIKDASH?! The world today and the world to come.

LEARNING FROM THE YETZER HARA Use your enemy to your advantage.

IGNORE THE 80 PERCENT What did Rav Aharon Leib Shteinman zatza"l tell the school principle, and what can we learn from it in our journey to holiness?

RE-ACCEPTING THE TORAH This annual event aint just for the righteous!

THE CZAR AND THE SOLDIER Stepping up to the plate can shoot you straight to the top!

TECHNOLOGY & PARNASSA Moneyhalacha.com discusses the halachos of using technology to make a living.

DO IT FOR YOUR CHILDREN Ever heard of spiritual genetics?

MITZVA HABA BE'AVEIRA What should we do if we need to go to a wedding and we know we'll stumble in _shmiras einayim_?

MESSAGE FROM A DOCTOR What do Insulin and shmiras einayim have in common?

WHY DON'T I FEEL JOY? Adding toppings to the Torah is not always a good idea.

CORONAVIRUS & MOSHIACH Everyone's talking about Moshiach in these crazy times, but who who will really bring him?

TAMING THE BEAST Eating Matza on Pesach seems counterintuitive, what's the secret behind it?

THE SCAPEGOAT What can we learn from the avodah of Yom Kippur regarding our fight to push the Yetzer Hara off a cliff?

PHARAOH'S CITIES The Yetzer Hara promises us riches, but what does he leave us with in the end?

GET OUT OF THIS COUNTRY! Between the Corona quarantines and the riots in the streets, Rav Pincus's prophetic rebuke many years ago is calling out to us louder than ever!

WE'RE LOSING IT Are these devices allowing us to become even half of the people we could be?

BITTER OR SWEET? The aftertaste of a bad choice can help us choose right next time!

A PRECIOUS GIFT The 8 year old boy in the hospital and the heartfelt promise.

A HORSE IS JUST A HORSE How do we protect ourselves from the constant triggers that our environment bombards us with?

OPERATION MIDYAN When it comes to moral purity, it's not enough to just decide to change.

RABBA EMUNASECHA After all we've done, how can we know that we're still connected to Hashem?

Rav Shalom Shvadron and the game of Soccer What makes sports so interesting to millions of people around the world?

THE THOUSAND DOLLAR WINE Using our eyes right makes them worthy vessels for Hashem's light.

THE WORKOUT Why was he in so much pain?

GETTING HIGH ON G-D What can lift us up above all our struggles?

THE YETZER HARA'S PLAYBOOK What was one of the biggest upsets in Football history?

THE SOCIAL MEDIA PANDEMIC Where are our eye masks?

AVOIDING NISAYON Why wasn't Rav Aharon Kotler scared of the big dog?

SEVEN BILLION PEOPLE AND US How many people out there care to do Hashem's will?

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