Posts by Yosef Farhi
THE ART OF FEELING FOR OTHERS
click vaera 2025 for download THE ART OF FEELING FOR OTHERS This week’s Torah portion contains an interesting nuance. It begins with the genealogy of the tribes: “These are the heads of their fathers’ houses: the sons of Reuven… the sons of Shimon… and these are the names of the sons of Levi.” The Shnei…
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click shemot 2025 to download THE ART OF BALANCING SHIELDING AND EXPLORATION Parents often grapple with the balance between shielding children and allowing them to explore. Shield too much, and you’ll raise a bubble-wrapped adult, who can’t change his own flat tire. They will never know how to go bowling without the bumpers, or take…
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click vayechi 2025 to download THE ART OF AVOIDING STICKY SITUATIONS A fight avoided, is a fight won. If you see trouble coming, cross the street. Some people learn krav maga, and rely on their self-defense skills. Yet, even the best self-defense can’t help you if the other person has a gun. Imagine this: A…
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click vayigash 2025 to download THE ART OF BELIEVING IN YOURSELF One of the many life lessons we can learn from Yosef is to believe in your talents, even when the world tries to bury them. His ability to interpret dreams was not just a skill but an act of belief. Think about it: Yosef’s…
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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…
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