If happiness is an ”inalienable” right, why are we constantly searching for it? Is happiness really a life goal? In this profound talk, Yael helps us view happiness through a Jewish lens, in order to find it, perhaps, where we least expect it.
This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
On seven occasions recorded in the Torah, G-d intervenes in the lives of a person or people and encourages them to take a step forward. In this talk, we explore how to overcome the seven basic emotions that hold us back from actualizing our G-d-given potential. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. ...
As the world has seen a rise in antisemitism in city streets and on university campuses, what can we do to ebb the tide? Should we be fighting back? This address was given at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. ...
Marvelous creative forces stir in the well of human nature. Yet all too often we bring only a portion of ourselves to our families, to our spouses, to our children, to our Jewishness. If each of us is brimming with a wealth of talent and ability, why do many of us never express it? This talk explores the roots of creativity, how to use and apply creativity to your life, and the power of creativity to change the way you live. This lecture took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. ...