From My Notebook
From My Notebook
Yisrael Shurack, MSW
Insights and inspiration on marriage, parenting, and everything in between
Boundaries & Refuge
Explores the double parshas of Matos & Maasei and what we can learn from the Jewish people establishing boundaries and cities of refuge in Israel with regards to the relationship of marriage.
Jul 10
3 min
Use Your Gifts the Right Way
Explores the connection between Parshas Balak and marriage. Bilaam uses his gifts to have power over others while Pinchas uses his abilities to save the Jewish people. How does this connect to marriage and the importance of using your gifts for the benefit of the couple.
Jun 26
3 min
When Love Doesn't Make Sense
Explores the connection and lessons we can learn from the Parah Aduma and the copper serpent and how they relate to marriage and love between spouses.
Jun 19
2 min
Proud to be Me
Explores Parshas Korach and the importance of focusing on who we are rather that comparing ourselves to others. The importance of 'showing up' with authenticity in our marriage.
Jun 12
2 min
The Real You
Explores the spies interpretation of the land of Israel, how we view ourselves, and the influence that has on our relationships with others, specifically with spouses.
Jun 5
3 min
No One Gets Left Behind
Explores the connection between Parshas Behalosecha and Miriam talking negatively about Moshe and his commitment to not leaving her behind and what we can learn from this in our own relationships.
May 29
2 min
You be You & I'll be Me
This podcast explores the importance of individuality and embracing who you are as in this week's parsha, Bamidbar.
May 15
2 min
It's All About Perspective
Explores the connection between the double portions of Behar & Bechukotai and Lag B'Omer. Discusses the importance of perspective taking and the ability to be open to other people's views on things as well as understanding that G-d is the one who is really in control.
May 8
2 min
Second Chances
This podcasts explores the connection between standards of holiness as explained in Parshat Emor and how it relates to the opportunity for second chances (Pesach Sheni).
May 1
1 min
Take Off Your Mask at Home
We spend Purim wearing masks. But many of us wear masks all year long — especially at home.• We react instead of respond• We hide hurt behind anger• We struggle to be vulnerable• We forget who we areIn this webinar we explore:• The Purim Mask• The Covid Mask• The Oxygen Mask• How to Pause, Process, and Proceed• And how your home can become your Headquarters
Feb 27
56 min
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