Self-Control Through Torah
A podcast by New Books Network
52 Episodes
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The Trait of "Frugality" in Behar
Published: 23/05/2024 -
On "Frugality" (kimutz) in Emor
Published: 16/05/2024 -
On "Frugality" (kimutz) in Kedoshim
Published: 9/05/2024 -
On "Frugality" in Acharei Mot
Published: 2/05/2024 -
"Righteousness" (tzedek) in Metzora
Published: 18/04/2024 -
"Righteousness" in Tazria
Published: 11/04/2024 -
More on "Righteousness" (Tzedek)
Published: 4/04/2024 -
On "Righteousness" (Tzedek)
Published: 28/03/2024 -
More on "Humility" with Rabbi Marc Margolius
Published: 21/03/2024 -
The Mussar Tradition and "Humility" (anavah): On Exodus 38:21-40:38
Published: 14/03/2024 -
Building the Tabernacle: On Exodus 35:1-38:20
Published: 9/03/2024 -
The Character Trait of Humility (anavah)
Published: 29/02/2024 -
Physical Cleanliness and Spiritual Cleanliness (nekiut)
Published: 24/02/2024 -
"Cleanliness" (nekiut) and the Hubble Telescope
Published: 15/02/2024 -
More on "Cleanliness" (nekiyut)
Published: 8/02/2024 -
On the Idea of "Cleanliness" (nekiyut) in Exodus 18:1–20:23
Published: 1/02/2024 -
The Lessons of the Middah of "Deciveness" (harizut)
Published: 25/01/2024 -
"Decisiveness" (harizut) in Exodus 10:1-13:16 (Bo)
Published: 18/01/2024 -
More on "Decisiveness" (harizut)
Published: 12/01/2024 -
The Trait of "Decisiveness" (harizut)
Published: 4/01/2024
How can Torah help you improve your self-control? With the help of Menahem Mendel Lefin's Cheshbon haNefesh, an important 19th-century work on character refinement, we delve into the weekly Torah portion to seek wisdom on refining our traits and mastering our moods and emotions. Listen in as Modya Silver, a psychotherapist and author, and David Gottlieb, a scholar of Jewish history and a teacher of Jewish contemplative practice, uncover the ethical wisdom contained in each weekly reading.
