TachlisTalks: Growth-oriented Torah messages

Power of Your Words

Associated with Parsha of B'haalosecha.

Already Know the Punchline? Shhhh!

Associated with Parsha of Nasso and 'Kavod' [honor] of our peers.

Mask your greatness - to be Great!

Shalom Bayis Booster - Relationships Can Soar!

Valuing Strength

Assocaited with Parsha of Emor and the term 'Kohein GADOL'.

Unload the Grudge!

Associated with Parsha of Kedoshim

Over-inflated Ego? Let some air out without deflating!

Associated with Parshas of Tazria and Metzora

Spooked by silence?

We tend to be spooked by silence. And not only eerie silence. Oru discomfort with lapses in conversation sometimes generates needless [or worse!] comments. Let's learn to value silence - and use it appropriately. Associated with the Parsha of Shmini.

Greatness! Lessons from a mini Alef and fighting the right fight

Associated with the Parsha of Vayikra and the Pesach Seder. Stump your friends and family with this Chad Gadya perplexity!

Leave the Laziness Behind

Associated with Parsha of Vaykhel

Quick! Cure that Impatience!

Associated with Parsha of Ki Sisa

"Knock Knock"

A message about developing the self control and self esteem necessarry to respect others' privacy. Associated with Parsha of Tetzaveh.

Shalom Bayis Booster #6: Imperfect Spouse?

Lighten a Load!

Associated with Parsha of Mishpatim

Not perfect?

Associated with Parshas of Yisro and Beshalach

Mindful of Mindfulness

assocaited with Parsha of Bo. Pharao's "inattentivess" and our capacity to gain immensely by being more mindful.

Gratitude Aptitude

Ascend, but don't offend

Associated with Parsha of Shmos -and every opportunity for growth, at someone else's expense.

Shalom Bayis Booster #5: How you ask, and how you should answer!

Dedicated in memory of my father, Rav Shlomo Aryeh ben Moshe z"l, a master of Shalom!

Contagious! Smiles [and even sentiments!]

A Fasinating message from a unique perspective on the 'showdown' in Parsha of Vayigash

Countering Confirmation Bias

Confirmation Bias is of the most common reasons to keep travelling down a worng route in life. How do we manage to pull off the road and redirect ourselves? A TachlisTalk for Parsha of Mikeitz.

Herosim, in lieu of being the "Hero"

Shalom Bayis Booster #4: Healthier Criticism

Kind as a Con-artist?

Tachlis lesson from Parsha of Vayeitzei

Reframing "Roadblocks"

Life often twists and turns in directions we would not have fathomed or desired. How we act to various detours and roadblocks can help determine if we get to the real "destination". Associated with Parsha of Toldos

When do we stop giving?

Lessons from Rivka [Rebecca] and her effort-filled, unmeasured giving. Associated with Parsha of Chayei Sarah.

Upgrade, thru Challenge

Avraham passes a major "Nisayon", often translated as a "test", but actually more like a Upgrade. Associated with Parsha of Vayyera and the International Shabbos Project. NOTE: T.A.C.H.L.I.S. steps meet the following criteria: Timely, Accountable, Challenge, Healthy, Less is more, "I" can, Sustainable

Shalom Bayis Booster #3: "Receptive to his/her 'bids"

Kosher Compliments

Singing someone's praise can sometimes 'fall flat' or even be hazardous. Discover why - and how to make sure your compliments are fully 'kosher'. Associated with Parsha of Noach. Share your [ complimentary;) ] feedback - [email protected]

"Earthly" = Full of Potential! [For descendants of Adam]

We've all got some of Grandpa Adam's genes. so let's better understand what "Adam" means and the implications for our own lives. (the following may help clarify one of the points toward the end of the podcast: ADaM =Alef+Dalet+Mem) Associated with Parsha of B'resihis/B'reishit

On Top of the World- but ready to climb higher

Parsha of Haazinu helps us avoid the hazards of success.

Lesson From a Stitching Sloth

No, that's not a typo in the title. Sometimes it takes an ironic cartoon to wake us up to reassess our behaviors and our lives. Feedback and inquiries always welcome: [email protected]

Habit Breaking

TachlisTalks shares practical tips for breaking bad habits. Associated with the mitzva of teshuvah, the Parsha of Nitzavim-Vayelech, and the Rosh Hashana/ Yom Kippur season.

Control Your Comments?

Motivation, and methodology, to control our comments. Associated with Parsha of Ki Savo and gearing up toward Rosh Hashana.

Sensitivity Training, from the farm

A lesson in developing greater sensitivity to others, associated with Parsha of Ki Seizei/Ki Teitzei.

Shalom Bayis Booster #2: Reducing $TRE$$

Number 2 in our Shalom Bayis series. Tools for coping with financial stress factors.

Care Enough to Advocate?

Message associated with the Parsha of Shoftim and the little-known 5th Judge of Israel, Gideon.

Stretch the Generosity Muscles

We're a giving people - but can always use a little boost to our motivation, and recognition that we have within our capacity to be greater givers. Associated with Parsha of Re'eh.

Don't have to feel deprived!

A TachlisTalks message for Parsha of Eikev.

Shalom Bayis Booster #1

First in our new Tachlis Talks series on Shalom Bayis [Harmony in the Home]. What is "Shalom" and a few 'tachlis' steps toward achieving it. have Shalom Bayis quesions you'ld like us o address? Email us: [email protected].

Tempering Temper

"Anger Management" related to parshiyos of Matos-Maasei.

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Inspiration, toward Aspirations

 A Tachlis [growth/goal-oriented] message from Parsha of Pinchas.

What if they just don't listen??

The Parsha of Chukas draws attention to the error made by Moshe Rabbeinu [ Moses] when he allowed his frustration with our 'just not getting it.' How do we react -and how can we better react! - when despite our authority, "they just don't listen"? 

Reduce Conflict: As Taugt by "Korach"

You're not a Grasshopper!

Boost your self esteem. Parsha of Shelach

Jumping to conclusions: So easy, so wrong

Stop Digging!

A “Tachlis [Growth/Goal oriented] message” associated with Parsha of Naso.

When the Going Gets Tough

Lessons from a tragic figure in the Book of Ruth

Rain!

As those of us in the Midwest [USA] experience days on end of rain, and given that almost everyone experiences rain-gloom sometime, some perspective that can help bring out the sunshine!