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Self-Control Through Torah
Self-Control Through Torah November 30, 2023

Loving Acts Through Patience

On the VaYishlach

Hosted by Modya Silver and David Gottlieb
David and Modya complete their four episode exploration of patience by looking at the Torah portion of VaYishlach. The focus in this episode is on the role of patience in …

Self-Control Through Torah

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How can Torah help you improve your self-control? With the help of Menahem Mendel Lefin's Cheshbon haNefesh, an important 19th-century work on character refinement, we delve into the weekly Torah portion to seek wisdom on refining our traits and mastering our moods and emotions. Listen in as Modya Silver, a psychotherapist and author, and David Gottlieb, a scholar of Jewish history and a teacher of Jewish contemplative practice, uncover the ethical wisdom contained in each weekly reading.

Self-Control Through Torah November 23, 2023

Jacob, Leah, Rachel and the "Middah" of Patience

On Genesis 28:10-32:3

Hosted by Modya Silver and David Gottlieb
In this week's episode, Modya and David discuss parshat Va-Yetzei (Gen. 28:10-32:3) and its lessons for the middah (character trait) of patience. Is the patriarch Jacob a model of patience …
Self-Control Through Torah November 15, 2023

Building Wells of Patience

On the Toldot

Hosted by Modya Silver and David Gottlieb
In this week's episode, David and Modya discuss where patience may be found within the Torah portion of Toldot. As they look into the text and are challenged to find …
Self-Control Through Torah November 9, 2023

The Flow of Patience

Hayyei Sarah and the Trait (Middah) of Patience

Hosted by Modya Silver and David Gottlieb
In this week's episode, Modya and David discuss the Torah portion of Hayyei Sarah and what it teaches about the middah (trait) of patience. They note the kindness, generosity, and …
Self-Control Through Torah November 2, 2023

Equanimity in Dark Times

A Discussion with Alan Morinis

Alan Morinis

Hosted by Modya Silver and David Gottlieb
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In concluding their focus on the trait of equanimity, Modya and David are joined in conversation by Alan Morinis, founder of the Mussar Institute and the author of several books …
Self-Control Through Torah October 26, 2023

Equanimity and Abraham

Going to Yourself

Hosted by Modya Silver and David Gottlieb
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In this episode, Modya and David dive into Lekh Lekha, the Torah portion in which the story of the patriarch Abraham begins to unfold, and consider what lessons this narrative …
Self-Control Through Torah October 24, 2023

Equanimity and Noaḥ

Staying Upright Through the Storm

Hosted by Modya Silver and David Gottlieb
In this episode, psychotherapist and author Modya Silver and scholar David Gottlieb explore parshat Noaḥ, seeking wisdom in the story of the Flood, and the conduct of both God and …
Self-Control Through Torah October 23, 2023

Equanimity and Bereshit

The Hardwiring of Human Majesty and Fallibility

Hosted by Modya Silver and David Gottlieb
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In this first episode, author and psychotherapist Modya Silver, and David Gottlieb, Director of Jewish Studies at Spertus Institute, begin a yearlong project of seeking guidance on self improvement in …