With a little help from the Bilvavi and Evyatar Banai, we spent time learning the deep yet simple concepts of Hamlachat Hashem, crowning Hashem as our King, which is the essential focus of our Rosh Hashana avoda.

Rosh Hashanah - What does it mean to Crown Hashem as King - Rabbi Shlomo Katz

Who doesn't want to become a mevakesh emet, a truth seeker? We all do, but rarely do we find a clearly crafted path toward becoming just that. Welcome to the world of Avodat Hanefesh of the בלבבי משכן אבנה. Embrace yourself, as much of this approach may not be what one is used to, but is guaranteed to introduce us to a new yet old way of character refinement.

Tikkun Hamidot (1)  - How Does It Start - Rabbi Shlomo Katz

At a certain point along the journey of Character Refinement, the journey feels less threatening, and more welcoming and even fun. When exactly does this take place?

Tikkun Hamidot (2) - When the Work becomes Worthwhile (and even fun) - Rabbi Shlomo Katz

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The path to simcha stems from the clearest emuna that G-d crated me with an imperfection. There is access to this imperfection, and my longing to find out what it is paves the way for me to do what I'm sent down here to do.

The Smartest and most Humbling Decision - Inviting G-d into the Battle - Rav Shlomo Katz

A Light 7 An old song part 4

Whenever someone is lighting the Channuka Candles, they are in the Beit Hamikdash. What does this mean and how does one understand this? Based on a beautiful teaching from Rav Reuvain Sasson, these words truly come to life.