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We are continuing with our Passover series! In this wonderful episode, we discuss how to make your second Seder incredible, meaningful, and complete... even if you only have 20 minutes.

Listen in and discover how to create Passover memories that last a lifetime!

PS: If you would like the written transcript to this episode, please feel free to email rabbiyitzwyne@gmail.com for your copy. We pray you have an amazing Passover filled with joy!

Passover is almost here! Are you ready to host the most amazing Seder of your life?!

On today's episode we will be discussing exactly how to gain the deepest fulfillment from your Seder, even if it's only 20 minutes long. We go step by step, and you won't want to miss it! Share this episode with your friends and family! They will love you for it!

What would it be like if you could have someone handle your Aliyah process for you? Well, you can! In today's episode we will be talking with Dana Chocron, Founder of ALIYUP a company the elevates your Aliyah experience and integration into Israeli life.

Contact Dana with any questions you might have:

Phone: +972 52 247 4534

Email: dana@aliyup.co.il

Web: www.aliyup.co.il

In today's episode we will be discussion why pressure is actually good thing! Everybody has pressures in their life. Learn the difference between internal and external pressure. Discover how to manage pressure in the correct way and live the BEST life possible in the process!

Welcome back to the third installment of our wonderful series "Steeper and Deeper Principles to Live Your Best Life" a series devoted to learning life's wisdom through your passion.

In today's episode we explore an important truth...

If you want to be successful in this life, there are two important things you must do:

1. Know where you want to go

2. Take small steps

In today's episode, find out exactly how to accomplish two steps above. How small is too small? How do the two rules apply to work? Or education? Listen in, and share this episode with your friends and family!

What is it that makes Purim such an important Holiday? What is the connection between Purim and courage? How can we all become more like queen Esther?

Find out in today's episode! Share this priceless wisdom with you're friends and family, and they will love you for it!

Have you ever wondered...

"What is the best way to get out of a slump, and move forward in life?"

Well, in today's episode we answer that exact question! Drawing inspiration from the wonderful sport of skiing, our steps mirror those of the expert skier.

1. Always start with an athletic stance

2. Don't lean back

3. Keep pressure on your outside (often downhill) ski

Even if you've never hit the slopes, these parallels will benefit you in more ways than you could ever imagine!

Does it ever feel like the things that bring you the most joy are separate from your everyday life? They shouldn't be!

Welcome to the first episode of an exciting new series entitled "Steeper and Deeper Principles to Live Your Best Life" Wisdom Learned on The Ski Slopes.

In today's episode we will be discussing how to enjoy the process while keeping life simple. Share this episode with your friends, and get ready to enhance the joy you experience every day!

Do you ever find yourself thinking... "If only I was ______, everything would be better?" Well, my friends, there is a specific and spiritual reason for everything in this world.

In today's episode we will delve deeper why you are exactly where you need to be; and how this truth is directly connected to The City of Refuge.

So, sit back, press play, and always remember that God never does anything to you, but always does everything for you!

Did you know that gratitude is actually a spiritual accomplishment? We all know how important gratitude is, and how it can enhance our life... So, how do we build more of it???

In today's amazing episode we discuss:

1. Why gratitude is the most spiritual accomplishment anyone can do?

2. The two types of gratitude.

3. The specific ways YOU can develop and maintain more gratitude in your life every day!

PS: Thank you for reading this description to the end and for listening to today's episode!

Question: How significant is Chanukah in your life on a scale of 1 to 10?

Answer: It should be an 11!

The word "Chanukah" has three meanings...

1. Dedication

2. Education

3. New Beginning

Listen to this wonderful episode to learn the story of Chanukah and find out how to have the most MEANINGFUL Chanukah ever!

Why is it so hard sometimes to be grateful? Life is good, right? Our basic needs are met and many of us have more than we need to succeed.

So, why is it so difficult to say "Thank You!"

Listen to today's amazing new episode and find out exactly how important it is to be GRATEFUL!

Learn, how "happiness" is linked to "goodness" and how you can choose to be more grateful every day.

The Jewish people are experiencing the worst anti-Semitism since the holocaust. Everyone feels stressed... How do we deal with it?

Listen to this amazing episode and find out how to open yourself to the blessings God has given you by...

1. Understanding and appreciating God's blessings

2. Recognizing that when you are stressed, it's time to treat others with kindness

3. Working on developing trust and hope in God

Share this episode with your family and friends; and remember to make your life a GREAT one!

Clarity or Death!

There is no in between and understanding the difference has never been more vital than RIGHT NOW!

We are fighting this war on an earthly realm and in a spiritual realm. All of us must do our part to support Israel and the Jewish people. In today's episode we will discuss exactly what YOU can do make the greatest difference and strength all of Israel.

Please share this episode with as many people as you can.

Learn the Jewish triple threat! The essence of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot!

Find out how to feel a deeper sense of joy and appreciation. Want a hint, it starts with focusing on your relationships!

How do you get the most out of your Yom Kippur experience?

Of course there is the prohibition against eating and drinking, but there are also the concepts of:

1. God treats us the way we treat others. How do you want God to treat you?

2. The Jewish understanding of what a sin is and how to rectify it.

3. Partial repentance is still important and valuable.

4. Why and how to forgive?

This is a really packed episode eight filled with wisdom and inspiration!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be pen pals with HaShem? Well, it might surprise you to learn that one of the best ways to prepare for Rosh Hashanah is to write a letter to HaShem. In this amazing new episode we will discuss...

1. How to structure your letter

2. What to include in your letter

3. How to start, especially if you've never written one before

Give yourself ever opportunity to make this Rosh Hashanah the best one you've had yet!

It's almost Rosh Hashanah! But, how should you prepare? What can you do to be ready for The Day of Judgement?

Listen to our latest episode and learn the four vital things you can do today that will help you have the most successful Rosh HaShana ever!

P.S. We want to hear your questions! Not sure how? Send us a voicemail on the Apple Podcasts App or an email to rabbiyitzwyne@gmail.com, with the title LIG Podcast Questions.

How much information is too much information? Should you always tell you husband or wife EVERYTHING?!

We'll what you're about to learn might surprise you. But, even if you aren't astonished, the gems in this episode of the Life Is Great Podcast will certainly add a little more sparkle to your relationship.

Remember... Choose to make your day GREAT!

PS: Send us your questions via email, or record them directly on the Apple Podcast App. We want to hear from you!

How do we define love? How do we categorize it? Most importantly, how do we actually do it?

Love has multiple components and understanding them from a Torah perspective, will undoubtably enhance every aspect of your life.

Find out what it means to love on today's episode!

Bonus!

Leave us a voice comment and let us know what you think!

Is love an obligation? What does it mean to be commanded to love?

To truly love a person, one must make the choice to love them. That choice is born out a commitment to fulfill the commandment to "Love Your Neighbor as Yourself." Learn the Importance of loving your fellow Jew in this episode and find out how that love will completely enhance your life!

Do you sometimes feel ignored or not getting the support you need?

Delve into the next three marriage principles:

9. How to give the right attention to your spouse

10. Stop arguing, you will always lose!

11. Your wife wants to admire you - help her out with this

The solution is simpler than you thought!!!!!

Continuing on the principles of marriage:

6. Beware of Manipulation

7. Sex Is Not Just Sex... Sex = Love

8. A Wife's Self Opinion Is Affected By Her Husband... Not The Other Way Around

Want a better Marriage? Let's look into principles three through five:

3. A wife gets her identity from her husband

4. Men and women think differently

5. Men don't understand women!

If you accept that you're thinking differently, you'll avoid all sorts of frustration, and communicate better and be happier!

So you think you're a master of the rules of football? How about the rules of a good marriage?!

It's right here! Traditionally Jews have had great marriages because we follow the Almighty's relationship wisdom.

There are three main ideas to internalize:

1. Your wife is the most important person in the world, treat her that way!

2. Women are very complicated.

3. Every man's wife wants her guy to be her hero!

In this episode we delve into the first 2 of 25 principles that help implement these three ideas to create great marriage!

Send me your questions and comments! We to hear from you! Email: rabbiyitzwyne@gmail.com today!

It is right before Passover and there's a few things you need to know.

First and foremost, it's a holiday so get in a good mood! Next, Passover is the birth of the Jewish people, it's a holiday of continuity, the theme of Passover is freedom, and being kind to others and living with gratitude are the two most important elements to achieving freedom.

Listen up and you'll learn how to incorporate these important concepts into your holiday.

You want to have a fun, inspiring Passover. Learn how to do it right here with the "Happiness Hagaddah".

This episode will help you find happiness lessons throughout the Passover Seder, and deal with the dreaded situation of having people around who are not making it a pleasant experience.

Would you like to have the most amazing Passover Seder ever? Then take note of the three points that are mentioned in this podcast.

1. Recite an accurate version of the Passover story,

2. Explain the symbolism and relationship between Matzah and bread.

3. Understand that gratitude is at the heart of the Passover customs and the story of the Exodus.

Ask these questions before you get married and you are more likely to stay married. Ask these questions to yourself after you're married, and you're more likely to keep your relationship on track for a long term, satisfying life.

Some of the topics discussed in this episode are:

1.  Is there chemistry between the two of you?

2. Does the person have a number of good friends, and at least one very close friend of the same sex? 

3.  How does the person treat others? 

4.  What problems do the two of you have now? If there is an inner voice of doubt, what is it saying?

If you have questions on this topic or others, please send them to: rabbiyitzwyne@gmail.com

Asking the right questions before you get married will dramatically improve your chances of entering a happy marriage or avoiding an unhappy one!

Even if you are already married, asking these questions will help keep your relationship on track.

Today we discuss the value of asking:

1. Do you want this person to be the father/mother of your children? 

2. Is this person your best friend or at least becoming so? 

3. Aside from the physical relationship, do you enjoy each other? 

If you have questions on this topic or others, please send to rabbiyitzwyne@gmail.com

You've poured the champagne and returned from your honeymoon,  now what do you need to do to make sure you have a successful marriage?

Discover how the principles for a successful marriage are the same principles for every good relationship. 

Now you're ready for the secret to beating the odds - show up to the line of scrimmage and know your assignment like it's Super Bowl Sunday, EVERY play!

Do you have trust issues? Do you know others with trust issues? Learn the seven ways that engender trust as described by Rabanu Bechaya 850 years ago.

This wisdom will help you trust God, learn to trust others, and and gender other peoples trust in you.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to date better? Dating is an incredibly important component in any new relationship. In today's episode we'll be answering a few listener questions, and in the process, discuss "how to date" and get to know your soulmate. Plus, get ready to find out why you should keep dating your soulmate long after you are married.

Today's line up includes...

1. What is the most important stage in getting to know the person you're dating?

2. What conversations should be had right upfront?

3. Is it likely that you and your zivug will come from the same type of family?

4. How should you start looking for your zivug?

Do you have relationship questions of your own?

Email us at rabbiyitzwyne@gmail.com and title your message: LIG Love Questions

Have a wonderful day!

Guess what? You've got relationship questions and we've got answers! Listen to our FIRST EVER episode answering listener questions!

Today's line up includes...

1. How does God choose which soul will be married to which soul?

2. What are the steps someone should take to improve themselves if they want to get married?

3. What do you do if one (or both) of you are afraid to commit?

4. How do you recommend that single people filter out the noise when it comes to dating in modern society?

5. What advice would you give to strengthen people who've been hurt in relationships, so they can get back out there?

Do you have relationship questions of your own?

Email us at rabbiyitzwyne@gmail.com and title your message: LIG Love Questions

Have a great day!

Now that you know how to identify your soulmate (see Ep:29), you need to know where to find them.  Where is that?

Also, identify the great intangible that makes finding your soulmate a little more difficult.

Are you looking for your soulmate? Most importantly, how should you identify your soulmate?

On today's episode, I'll be answering these vital questions and discuss the role of...

1. Physical attraction

2. Kindness

3. Loyalty

4. Common life goals

Find out what it takes to not only find your soulmate, but to be someone's as well.

Are you doing the right thing? What are you expecting to happen?

Very often things don't go the way people plan when they do the right thing! Why not? 

Find out why this is and what it has to do with developing better relationships.

A Heavenly test is one that forces a person to choose between God's will vs. their own nature and understanding what is right. 

Explore Abraham's first test and gain wisdom on your personal challenges.

In addition, God promises Abraham certain things if he were to take the risk, and follow His ways ... These blessings give insight into the fears and risks that each person must face when choosing to follow God's direction.

Abraham was the most influential person of all time! What made him so influential?  

How exactly can we learn from Abraham's example and what can we do to wield this kind of influence?

The takeaway is the following:

"To connect others with God, we have to be more like God.... Just as God gives endlessly, so must we must give above and beyond what we feel capable of."

Who wants to be famous? A lot of people... Is it really good? 

The quest for fame can be positive or extremely destructive. I explore how this very natural desire can inspire you turn amazing life!

Noah has 3 sons, two of them turned out good and one of them is lousy. Find out the five important things that we can do to create good people.

1. Be a good role model

2. Give others lessons and goodness

3. Constantly emphasize goodness, integrity and honesty

4. Create moral discipline and expectations

5. Ground your morals in the Godly teachings of the Torah

One last point, it is actually easier than it seems!

Many people think that happiness is something that just happens, at the Life is GREAT community, we know that we can create our own happiness, and it is a spiritual accomplishment.

Discover the three basic tools that will help you create a happier state of being:

1. Awareness of what makes you happy demands a great deal of thought.

2. Develop the self-discipline to do what is most happiness inducing for the moment, and long term.

3. Every day ask the question "Will this (whatever I'm involved in at the time) eventually, make me happier or unhappier?"

Noah was a righteous man, why does the prophet call the flood "The waters of Noah"?

There are many valuable and important lessons to learn from the story of the flood.

Amongst them are:

What did Noah do wrong and what could he have done better, and why his life lessons are relevant for us?

Can friendship he bought? I really hope so because the Talmud (Jewish Tradition) states that we should "buy a friend"!

A good friend is worth whatever price needs to be paid. Learn the three most important things that we should seek out in our friends.

1. Learn Torah with your friend. (Personal Development)

2. Trust your friend with a secret

3. They care for you more than they care about the relationship.

Noah is way more complicated than you think. Learn four major lessons from his life.

1. Protect yourself from bad people!

2. When it comes to blessings, God's delay is not His denial.

3.  One can be righteous, and not so righteous at the very same time.

4. The main thing we contribute to this world, are our deeds.

Are you compleatly satisfied with your friendships? 

Explore how close you can actually get to your friends, and how to achieve that closeness.

What happens in between Cain and Abel and Noah?  Explore the four most powerful personalities and their eternal impact on humanity.

1. Seth - Adam's son and he was super wise.

2. Enosh - meant well... but, oh what a mistake he made!

3. Enoch - he walked with God, and had great shoes!

4. Methuselah - perfectly righteous.

Some people think that self-love is inappropriate, Judaism teaches that it is a moral and religious obligation!

Find out how to love yourself more and the myriad of benefits that go with it.

What can you learn from humanity's first act of violence? Find out 4 life-enhancing insights from this story:

1. Gratitude as a protection

2. Sadness as the root cause of all evil

3. You are your brother's keeper!

4. The lasting affect of our actions

Sexual relations have a very profound effect on people's actions. Find out what preceded humanity's first murder.