Judaism on Fire with Rabbi Raphie

Hilchos Brachos : Living with Hashem #21

Raphael Schochet — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 01:51:03 GMT

Hilchos Brachos : Living with Hashem #20

Raphael Schochet — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 01:50:06 GMT

Hilchos Brachos : Living with Hashem #19

Raphael Schochet — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 01:48:00 GMT

Parshas Naso: Higher Expectations

Raphael Schochet — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 01:44:51 GMT

Does being an ascetic bring me closer to Hashem? What is the secret of the nazit's ascent?

Parshas Bechukosai: Reaching Beyond

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 27 May 2022 00:27:33 GMT

Why is effort the essence of everything?

Parshas Emor: Where Are we Going, Where Do We Come From

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 13 May 2022 16:57:12 GMT

If we know where we come from we can know where we are going.

Parshas Kedoshim Grabbing the Finite to Touch the Infinite

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 06 May 2022 01:51:05 GMT

Love and awe, the mmicrocosm of parenthood as a model for a relationship with Hashem.

Parshas Tazria: Change Your Glasses

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:51:51 GMT

Why teshuva does not work for lashon hara and how the 'nega' teaches us to fix it.

Parshas Shemini: Limitations that Build Greatness

Raphael Schochet — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 03:29:30 GMT

Understanding how to seek growth within defined parameteres to achieve the ultimate success.

Purim : Waiting for Salvation

Raphael Schochet — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:42:36 GMT

Understanding how Purim reveals the full potential of relating to Hashem

parshas Vayikra: Truthful Altruism

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:19:10 GMT

What does lishma really mean and how do we get there?

Hilchos Brachos :Living with Hashem #18

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 01:30:48 GMT

The order and precedence of deciding which brachos need to be said.

Hilchos Purim

Raphael Schochet — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 02:16:27 GMT

A review of the not so common hlachos of Purim

Parshas Pekudei: Mishkon as a Model for Serving Hashem

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:25:44 GMT

Unlocking the potential of the shulchan and menorah as catalysts for spiritual growth

Hilchos Brachos : Living with Hashem #17

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 01:48:03 GMT

When do we not make brachos and in whatorder so we say the brachos

Hilchos Brachos: Living with Hashem #16

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:12:01 GMT

What constiutes 'eating' to require a bracha?

Parshas Tetzaveh: Consistency, Framework for Growth

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 01:39:06 GMT

The framework for developemnt and outward growth is only through consitency

Hilchos Brachos; Living with Hashem #15

Raphael Schochet — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 03:05:03 GMT

Brachos in tefillah and delving into bracha rishona

Parshas Terumah: Infinite in Finite terms

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:44:14 GMT

Unraveling the idea of infinite n a finite reality, why is this paradox neccessary

Hilchos Brachos :Living with Hashem #14

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 02:55:52 GMT

The parameters of being 'motzi' those who are eating with you.

Parshas Mishpatim: Influencing and Influences

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 01:46:51 GMT

The importance of surroundings and having a mission in life.

HIlchos Brachos: Living with Hashem #13

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 02:53:51 GMT

Brachos for pleasure, how arvos(responsibility) factors in.

Parshas Yisro: The Glorious Spark

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 03:36:06 GMT

The expression of Hashem within each of us as expressed through the first of the 'dibros'.

Hilchos Brachos: Living with Hashem #12

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 04:55:10 GMT

Looking out for one another, principles of 'arvus' and when it is needed

Parshas Beshalach: Windows to Eternity

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:19:48 GMT

How the double portion of Shabbos informs our view of 'Olam Haba'

Hilchos Brachos:Living with Hashem #11

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:33:12 GMT

Making brachos on h=behalf of others, what is needed, what are the problems?

Brachos : Living with Hashem #10

Raphael Schochet — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:22:17 GMT

Making brachos on others behalf, how does it work.

Parshas Shemos: Torah Knowledge, Loyalty and Logic

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 01:33:54 GMT

Hilchos Brachos: Living with Hashem# 9

Raphael Schochet — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 02:47:02 GMT

Halachos of Amen, when not to say it.

Parshas Vayigash: Clash of Titans Yehuda and Yosef

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 01:27:42 GMT

Understanding how the battle between Yehuda and Yosef foreshadows the messianic age.

Hilchos Brachos: Living with Hashem #8

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 01:40:58 GMT

Hefsek in a bracha and an introduction to Amen

Parshas Mikeitz: Yosef Master of Dreams

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 01:27:33 GMT

Dreams and mind expansion the secret of the Channukah struggle.

Hilchos Brachos : Living with Hashem #7

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 02:19:40 GMT

Making sure that we are showing the proper respect for the Bracha and understanding what constitutes a break (hefsek) that interferes with the bracha.

Parshas Vayeishev : The Roots of Channukah

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 01:31:12 GMT

Yehudah and Yosef and their struggles mirror the charachter traits of their mothers, Rachel and Leah, hod versus yofi. See how these ideas connect to create the Yom Tov of Chanukah.

Hilchos Brachos: Living with Hashem #6

Raphael Schochet — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 04:42:15 GMT

Parshas Vayetze: The Spiritual Purpose of Sleep

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 01:48:04 GMT

Hilchos Brachos: Living with Hashem 5

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 01:42:25 GMT

Parshas Toldos: Manifesting Good; The power of Gevurah

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:17:01 GMT

Understanding the power of the hunt and it's importance to Yitzchak

Brachos: Living with Hashem 4

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 03:50:19 GMT

Dealing with what is a Bracha Levatalah and why is a problem.

Parshas Chayei Sarah : The Beauty of Old Age

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 01:50:03 GMT

Why is the introduction of 'old age' referred to as beauty?

Hilchos Brachos part III

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:45:02 GMT

Saying a bracha , kavana and Shem Hashem

Parsha in Depth: Lech Lecha : Break free and see!

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:42:20 GMT

Seeing is believing, but perhaps how we see affects what we believe.

Hilchcos Brachos : Living with Hashem

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:58:38 GMT

The structure and language of brachos

Parshas Noach: Calm in the eye of the storm

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:37:02 GMT

Hilchos Brachos: Living with Hashem

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:41:20 GMT

Introduction to the idea of Bracha

Hilchos Brachos: Living with Hashem

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:41:20 GMT

Introduction to the idea of Bracha

Parshas Devarim: Unshackling our Potential

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 01:22:40 GMT

Parshas Matos Masei

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 01:21:00 GMT

Missed opportunities

Nineteen Letters: Letter #5

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 01:23:14 GMT

Nineteen Letters : Letter #4

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 01:21:53 GMT

Parshas Chukas: Beyond our Limits

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 01:19:22 GMT

Why is it that parts of Torah are not understandable?

Nefesh Hachaim: Shaar Daled 7-9

Raphael Schochet — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 01:22:41 GMT

Immersing ourselves in Hashem's thoughts conciously.

Parshas Shlach : Sadness as a middah

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 01:04:35 GMT

Powering our connections through joy and the pitfalls of sadness.

Parshas Bhaaloscha: Shir and the role of Levi'im

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 28 May 2021 01:24:55 GMT

Actualizing spiritual potential in the physical dimension, the amazing power of 'dibbur'

Nefesh Hachaim; Shaar Daled 5 and 6

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 28 May 2021 01:12:32 GMT

Understanding Yiras Hashem hi otzaro

Parshas Naso: Nazir: Exceeding Limitations

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 21 May 2021 01:19:16 GMT

FInding the pathway to transcendental growth

Nefesh Hachaim shaar 4 ; 4

Raphael Schochet — Thu, 20 May 2021 02:09:50 GMT

The importance of Yiras Hashem

Nineteen Letters : Letter #3

Raphael Schochet — Mon, 10 May 2021 17:33:31 GMT

Nefesh Hachaim: Shaar Daled , Perek 2+3

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 07 May 2021 16:06:19 GMT

Parshas Behar 5781 : Finding our place in the world.

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 07 May 2021 15:50:44 GMT

Nefesh Hachaim: Shaar Daled

Raphael Schochet — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:07:57 GMT

Rav Chaim Volozhiner explains to us the centrality and immutability of actual Torah study!

NIneteen Letters : Letter #2

Raphael Schochet — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 01:24:48 GMT

Parshas Achrei Mos/Kedoshim 5781

Raphael Schochet — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:51:09 GMT

The importance of consistency to build real growth.

Shabbos Alive part II

Raphael Schochet — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:26:20 GMT

Pray Like You Mean It part II

Raphael Schochet — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:25:05 GMT

Nineteen Letters : Is Judaism Relevant

Raphael Schochet — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:22:46 GMT

Challenging the purpose and practicality of Judaism in attaining happiness and purpose out of life.

Parsha Review - Tazria / Metzorah 5781

Raphael Schochet — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 01:24:31 GMT

Simanim reveal our essence, how do we change it. Lz"n Kyla bas Yishaya

Lag B' Omer

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:35:43 GMT

Leaders and their Legacy

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:32:28 GMT

Rav Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld; A leader in turbulent times who could walk the tightrope of explosive leadership.

Afterlife

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:29:20 GMT

A Jewish look at the soul and it's immortality!

Shabbos Alive

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:27:40 GMT

Growing from Shabbos instead of sleeping through it!

Pray Like You Mean It

Raphael Schochet — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:24:15 GMT

Making a daily occurrence into something special!