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Daily Inspiration With Rabbi Levi Avtzon

Daily Inspiration With Rabbi Levi Avtzon

By Levi

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Wednesday OURstory (not HIStory): Jewish History that is relevant.
Thursday Judaism 101: Get to know Judaism - the practical and the fascinating.
Friday Vort: A Thought on the Parsha.
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Has the World Lost its Mind? Thoughts on Ukraine, Covid, and Assimilation

Daily Inspiration With Rabbi Levi AvtzonFeb 25, 2022

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Has the World Lost its Mind? Thoughts on Ukraine, Covid, and Assimilation

Has the World Lost its Mind? Thoughts on Ukraine, Covid, and Assimilation

Reflections in a crazy time
Feb 25, 202211:14
Why Me: Serving G-d because - not despite - Mental Illness

Why Me: Serving G-d because - not despite - Mental Illness

Elijah the Prophet's conversation with the Ox offers a timeless message
Feb 18, 202210:38
Does Your Daily Calendar Reflect Your Values of Family and Judaism?

Does Your Daily Calendar Reflect Your Values of Family and Judaism?

It's time to find time for the things that we know are most important
Feb 11, 202208:59
Parenting is not that complicated... Really!

Parenting is not that complicated... Really!

Just be a role model! It's that (hard) but simple.
Dec 31, 202108:47
Have you Seen The Big Five: Thoughts from Pilanesberg

Have you Seen The Big Five: Thoughts from Pilanesberg

Friday Vort: The real big five.
Dec 24, 202107:37
Friday Vort: The Difference Between Pity and Compassion and Why it Matters

Friday Vort: The Difference Between Pity and Compassion and Why it Matters

Show love with humility.
Oct 15, 202109:60
Tuesday Prayer: Be Courageous, Be Strong: Hope Onto Hashem

Tuesday Prayer: Be Courageous, Be Strong: Hope Onto Hashem

Find courage through faith
Aug 17, 202105:18
Wednesday OURstory: The Fascinating History of the Month of Elul

Wednesday OURstory: The Fascinating History of the Month of Elul

The month of creation and the month of salvation
Aug 11, 202105:34
Tuesday Prayer: Why King David Wasn't Fooled

Tuesday Prayer: Why King David Wasn't Fooled

How many gods can a person have?
Aug 10, 202106:46
Monday Mysticism: The Kabbalah of Elul

Monday Mysticism: The Kabbalah of Elul

I am to my beloved?
Aug 09, 202105:01
Friday Vort: Is Time Passing By Too Fast or Too Slow?

Friday Vort: Is Time Passing By Too Fast or Too Slow?

Elul musings
Aug 06, 202107:32
Wednesday OURstory: What is the Jewish Race? Were we always fair skin?

Wednesday OURstory: What is the Jewish Race? Were we always fair skin?

A class on tolerance.
Aug 04, 202107:00
Tuesday Prayer: I Feel Unloved... So That's Why I Pray

Tuesday Prayer: I Feel Unloved... So That's Why I Pray

An antidote to the challenge of our time
Aug 03, 202106:01
Monday Mysticism: The Kabbalah of Resurrection

Monday Mysticism: The Kabbalah of Resurrection

What death and life truly mean
Aug 02, 202105:24
What I Would Tell You If You Were My Child: Tough Truth

What I Would Tell You If You Were My Child: Tough Truth

The road to Wisdom #5 leads through self honesty
Jul 30, 202110:00
Why You and I will Never Fully Agree: The Road to Wisdom #4

Why You and I will Never Fully Agree: The Road to Wisdom #4

Diversity in opinion is necessary
Jul 27, 202117:38
Friday Vort: Sweat The Small Stuff

Friday Vort: Sweat The Small Stuff

I'm relationships nothing is small
Jul 23, 202107:08
Where To Find Your Wisdom: Part 3 on the Road to Wisdom

Where To Find Your Wisdom: Part 3 on the Road to Wisdom

How to think and what to think are very different creatures
Jul 01, 202119:41
Humble Intellectualism: A Journey Towards Wisdom Part 2

Humble Intellectualism: A Journey Towards Wisdom Part 2

We Are All Biased. Your Bias Isn't Necessarily True. Stay humble.
Jun 30, 202118:01
Don't Be 'Open Minded'; Rather, Be An Intellectual!

Don't Be 'Open Minded'; Rather, Be An Intellectual!

Why being open-minded is overrated and being intellectual is totally misunderstood.
Jun 29, 202119:22
Thursday Judaism 101: The Three Weeks and The Upcoming Fast Day

Thursday Judaism 101: The Three Weeks and The Upcoming Fast Day

What is Shiva Asar B'Tammuz?
Jun 24, 202106:05
Tuesday Davening: Bring The Heart To Your Prayers

Tuesday Davening: Bring The Heart To Your Prayers

"Hashem desires the heart"
Jun 22, 202104:34
Monday Mysticism: Are You A Jew Of Pain Or A Jew Of Joy?

Monday Mysticism: Are You A Jew Of Pain Or A Jew Of Joy?

The two Jew activators
Jun 21, 202104:44
Friday Vort: Frantic and Fearful: The Biggest Challenge of Our Time

Friday Vort: Frantic and Fearful: The Biggest Challenge of Our Time

We need to breathe. Now.
Jun 18, 202106:12
Friday Vort: Stop Running! Face Your Fears

Friday Vort: Stop Running! Face Your Fears

Going into the holy Land!
Jun 04, 202108:34
Wednesday OURstory: Will Removing Our Yarmis (Kippa) Prevent Antisemitism?

Wednesday OURstory: Will Removing Our Yarmis (Kippa) Prevent Antisemitism?

A historical perspective
Jun 02, 202108:39
Monday Mysticism: The Kabbalah of difficult feelings

Monday Mysticism: The Kabbalah of difficult feelings

Where the mind and feelings meet.
May 31, 202105:20
Friday Vort: Don't Over-parent - And how should we judge successful parenting?

Friday Vort: Don't Over-parent - And how should we judge successful parenting?

Blunt, controversial, and important.
May 28, 202109:06
Wednesday OURstory: Our Reaction to Antisemitism. Is there another approach?

Wednesday OURstory: Our Reaction to Antisemitism. Is there another approach?

Not an easy topic to address, but unavoidable. Some thoughts on this heavy issue.
May 19, 202110:15
Wednesday OURstory: The Holy Land and the Jews - The history in 11 minutes.

Wednesday OURstory: The Holy Land and the Jews - The history in 11 minutes.

All You Need to Know about Our Relationship with the Land oh Israel.
May 12, 202111:29
Tuesday Davening: Thank You, Hashem for Placing Me Exactly Where I Need to Be

Tuesday Davening: Thank You, Hashem for Placing Me Exactly Where I Need to Be

The blessing of המכין מצעדי גבר.
May 11, 202104:33
Monday Mysticism: The Kabbalah of Jerusalem

Monday Mysticism: The Kabbalah of Jerusalem

Delving deeply into the source and meaning of our Holy City.
May 10, 202105:05
Friday Vort: Mount Sinai thoughts on Bill and Melinda

Friday Vort: Mount Sinai thoughts on Bill and Melinda

Why are so many successful people falling at relationships?
May 07, 202107:27
Wednesday OURstory: Racism isn't only morally wrong; It's historically wrong

Wednesday OURstory: Racism isn't only morally wrong; It's historically wrong

Give credit where credit is due
May 05, 202105:44
Friday Vort: Truth isn't always Inspirational and Inspiration isn't necessarily the Truth

Friday Vort: Truth isn't always Inspirational and Inspiration isn't necessarily the Truth

What are we looking for? Inspiration or truth? Entertainment or Knowledge?
Apr 29, 202106:47
Thursday Judaism 101: What is Lag Baomer and why should I care

Thursday Judaism 101: What is Lag Baomer and why should I care

The story and the light
Apr 29, 202106:32
Friday Vort: Being a Good Person is Harder than Being 'Frum'

Friday Vort: Being a Good Person is Harder than Being 'Frum'

What Torah considers good is very different than from what we do. It's not for sissies.
Apr 23, 202105:48
Thursday Judaism 101: The Special Chag Happening this Monday

Thursday Judaism 101: The Special Chag Happening this Monday

The second Pesach.
Apr 22, 202105:36
Monday Mysticism: The Kabbalah of Endurance

Monday Mysticism: The Kabbalah of Endurance

'Netzach' and what it means to our lives
Apr 19, 202104:59
Thursday Judaism 101: How Far Back Does Our Relationship with Israel Go?

Thursday Judaism 101: How Far Back Does Our Relationship with Israel Go?

The history back in time!
Apr 15, 202106:12
Wednesday OURstory: Ashkenazis and rice and other customs that "make us Meshuge".

Wednesday OURstory: Ashkenazis and rice and other customs that "make us Meshuge".

Respect for tradition.
Apr 14, 202104:59
Monday Mysticism: The Great Paradox of Love

Monday Mysticism: The Great Paradox of Love

Is love selfish or selfless?
Apr 12, 202104:42
Friday Vort: Why I get annoyed when asked, "Rabbi did you call the Chev?"

Friday Vort: Why I get annoyed when asked, "Rabbi did you call the Chev?"

Why Tzedakah is our problem and the Chev didn't absolve us.
Apr 09, 202107:50
Holocaust Memorial Day - The Story of My Great Grandparents and their Young Son

Holocaust Memorial Day - The Story of My Great Grandparents and their Young Son

The lives we lost during the dark days of WWII
Apr 08, 202108:27
Tuesday Davening: Why Loving G-d is so Easy

Tuesday Davening: Why Loving G-d is so Easy

Focus on His love for you!
Apr 07, 202104:56
Friday Vort: Are you a Matza or a Kitke?

Friday Vort: Are you a Matza or a Kitke?

The three names of Passover and why you should care.
Apr 02, 202105:56
Pesach Vort: The Strangest Pesach Of My Life Wasn't 2020...

Pesach Vort: The Strangest Pesach Of My Life Wasn't 2020...

A personal story with a message
Mar 26, 202107:05
Thursday Judaism 101 #30: How to do Pesach this Year In Short

Thursday Judaism 101 #30: How to do Pesach this Year In Short

What to do on Shabbos eve of Pesach 2021
Mar 11, 202104:35
Saturday Night Story: The Gangster's Revenge

Saturday Night Story: The Gangster's Revenge

A story from Iraq
Mar 06, 202105:40
Shabbos Sermon #29: Whoever Said That Faith Is Easy?

Shabbos Sermon #29: Whoever Said That Faith Is Easy?

Karl Marx was so wrong. Religion is no opium. It's hard.
Mar 05, 202106:41