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Sep 18, 2024, 5:23 PM

Pointing Fingers or Taking Charge: A Path to Growth

If you have 30 seconds: Reflect on the moment when G-d asked Adam, "Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?" (Genesis 3:11). Adam, rather than taking responsibility, replied, "The woman whom You gave...

Sep 5, 2024, 10:54 PM

The True Measure of Wealth: Tzedakah Over Charity

By Rabbi Yaakov Lieder If you have 30 seconds: Throughout my life, I've encountered many givers and many takers, and one thing is clear: Those who give are far happier than those who take. True joy in life comes from giving....

Feb 15, 2024, 7:26 PM

Ep 3-Resisting the Marshmallow: Ancient Wisdom for the Age of Instantaneity

B”H 15 February 2024 Episode 3: "Resisting the Marshmallow: Ancient Wisdom for the Age of Instantaneity" If you have 30 seconds In an era where instant gratification is the order of the day, I took a curious dive into the concept of...

Feb 6, 2024, 9:41 AM

Episode 2: S Even when confirmation feels divine, consider a question

B”H February 5 2024 Episode 2/2024 If you have 30 seconds Even when confirmation feels divine, consider a question Imagine the school holidays, my wife and I attempting to entertain children of all ages simultaneously. Pure chaos, right? In the midst of that, meet...

Feb 5, 2024, 10:14 AM

Lessons from Genesis for Teenager Troubles

Applying biblical teachings to modern challenges in 30 seconds. Episode 1 2024 “Building Bridges: Lessons from Genesis for Teenager Troubles" If you have 30 seconds Parenting teenagers can feel like navigating uncharted waters. The wisdom gleaned from the book of Genesis unveils...

Sep 13, 2023, 6:02 PM

Bring back the good old days. ‘Ancient Source, Modern Meaning’

If you have 30 Seconds Revive the Glory of Yester years Before me stood a deeply disillusioned couple, their faces etched with anger and blame. She lamented, "He hardly notices me," while he grumbled, "She's perpetually critical." Their accusations seemed ceaseless,...

May 22, 2023, 12:57 PM

Feed the White Dog

I was once approached by a Hebrew-speaking individual who expressed interest in a position as a Hebrew teacher at my school. When I inquired about his teaching experience, he responded, "I've never tried teaching before. Maybe I'll be good...

Apr 25, 2023, 10:13 AM

Ancient Source, Modern Meaning: Do Not Take Revenge or Bear a Grudge

If you have 30 seconds “Do not take Revenge or bear a grudge" Leviticus 19:18. The concept of forgiveness is found in the quotation above, highlighting the danger of vengeance and grudges. These negative emotions are all-consuming and cause terrible strife....

Nov 29, 2021, 4:31 AM

The Twelve Steps to Goal Setting, Yosef’s Way

In recent times, many books have been written on the subject of ‘Goal Setting’. These books explain how you can become a high achiever and succeed in today’s world. The gist of their suggestions is: “Aim for the stars...

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About Me

Rabbi Yaakov Lieder was born in Israel and received his formal education in Israel and the United States. For the past 42 years he has been involved in many aspects of education and have held a variety of positions in Australia.