Posts by Yosef Farhi

click vayeshev 2024 to download THE ART OF WHAT NOW We often resist life’s challenges because we believe we shouldn’t be there. This week’s Parsha is a masterclass in adaptability. Yosef doesn’t spend his time brooding over how he got into the pit or blaming others for his circumstances. Yosef had every reason to be…

click vayishlach 2024 to download THE ART OF FIGHTING OUR INNER ESAV The story of Yaakov battling Esav is not just ancient history. Inside each of us are Yaakov and Esav voices. Every test in life is a struggle between the two: The Esav voice focuses only on short-term gain, with no concept of long-term…

click vayetze 2024 to download THE ART OF THE PLEDGE The reason the there is a custom to say Vayevarech David and Az Yashir every day in prayer of Pesukei Dzimrah is because all the 15 terminologies of praise found in Yishtabach, are sourced in those two, Vayevarech and Az Yashir. שִׁיר וּשְׁבָחָה , הַלֵּל…

click toldot 2024 for download THE ART OF PARENTING Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet humbling experiences. As much as we’d like to believe that our love and guidance will shape our children exactly as we envision, life has its own plans. Parenting is about the process, not guaranteed outcomes. Even great parents…

Click chaye sara 2024 to download THE ART OF FOCUS AUDITING When Eliezer returned with Rivkah after his mission to find a wife for Yitzhak, the Torah describes the moment as follows: “And Yitzhak went forth to pray in the field towards evening, and he lifted his eyes and saw, and behold, camels were approaching.”…