Welcome!

Thank you for being here. We're excited to share our resources with you.

Season 1

Past, Present, and Future

Session 1:
Stories

Mentorship is not a new concept. For generations, apprentices have connected with experts to learn a trade.

Session 2:
Your life journey

Where are you from? Where are you going? What are your challenges to get you from your current state to your future potential?

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Session 3:
getting to know yourself

Each and every person is a world in and of themself. There has never and will never be anyone else even remotely similar in human chemistry, ability and purpose.

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Session 4:
a journey into the past

There is perhaps no group of people in the history of mankind that is as knowledgeable and in-tune to their past history as the Jewish people.

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Session 5:
the ingredient for success

Imagine that you are a veteran climbing instructor. You have been commissioned by a group of affluent climbers to guide them in scaling a notoriously difficult mountain with a next to impossible summit…

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Session 6:
flipped mentorship

A truly wise person lives their life constantly trying to gain insight from all those that they encounter.

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Session 7:
values

While all humans intrinsically have core values and beliefs that motivate them to act one way or another, Torah observant Jews have a very unique and defined set of values.

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Session 8:
goal setting

What formulates our future is the choices that we make each and every day.

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Session 9:
A roadmap for life

A personal mission statement is a powerful tool. It’s not just about having goals or a sense of purpose—it’s about designing your life to reflect your deepest values and the impact you want to have.

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Session 10:
Writing your mission statement

In the previous sessions we devoted a lot of time to identifying our unique qualities, our talents and abilities, values, and purpose. In this session, we will attempt to distill and record how these play into your personal mission.

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Season 2

Character Refinement

Session 1:
Introduction

It is fascinating to note that each of us is born with an absolutely unique inner-composition.

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Session 2:
Humility

When you hear the word humility, what type of personor personality pops into your mind?

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Session 3:
happiness

Fascinatingly, the largest class at Harvard University is Positive Psychology or the science of happiness.

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Session 4:
Compassion

Jewish life and literature is replete with stories and lessons about the importance of compassionate living.

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Session 5:
Anger

Anger is a destructive force. It ruins friendships, marriages, and even complete lives. On the flip side, anger management is such a valuable asset and can help prevent so much damage and heartache.

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Session 6:
Silence

“He enters the classroom, sits down, and doesn’t say anything. He looks at us, we look at him. At first, there are a few giggles…”

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Session 7:
Respect

Respect! Isn’t that what our parents tried to instill in us? Our schools worked on teaching us the concept of respect

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Session 8:
Worry/Anxiety

Our era has been called the Age of Anxiety, which isn’t surprising considering the pace of modern life, financial stresses, family pressures, and global unrest.

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Session 9:
Generosity

Judaism advocates a life that constantly strives to becomemore giving and to work on one’s current level of generosity.

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Session 10:
Summary

Cheshbon hanefesh or spiritual accounting is a mindset of taking stock of one’s ongoing successes and failures both in the micro and in the macro.

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Season 3

Jewish fundamentals

Session 1:
trials and Triumphs

Imagine we are sitting in a banquet hall, enjoying a pleasant evening with friends when suddenly sirens blare, alarms and flashing lights disrupt the atmosphere…

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Session 2:
jacob and esau - part 1

The saga of Jacob and Esau, unfolding in the Book of Genesis, is more than a tale of sibling rivalry; it is a profound narrative that sets the stage for a historical schism in values, destinies, and world views.

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Session 3:
jacob and esau - part 2

As Jacob prepared for his impending meeting with Esau, a seemingly minor yet symbolically significant event occurred.

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Session 4:
Yetziat Mitzrayim

Every morning and evening, Jews globally delve into a narrative pivotal to their identity – the Exodus from Egypt. While it’s an integral part of Jewish history, it’s more than just a recounting of past events.

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Session 5:
god delivers

The profound significance of the events of Mount Sinai go beyond the Ten Commandments. It encompasses the entirety of the 613 commandments, each serving as a thread of connectivity between God and the Jewish Nation.

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Session 6:
the journey of faith

As the Jewish people journeyed throughout the harsh Sinai desert, they faced obstacles, miracles, extraordinary signs of God’s presence and questions of faith that challenged their resilience.

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Session 7:
Shema

The Shema is a foundational text in Jewish tradition, encapsulating the essence of Jewish monotheism andthe imperative to love God with our entire being.

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Session 8:
the mesorah

The Mesorah episode holds immense significance in Jewish history as it marks the passing of leadership from Moshe to Yehoshua.

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Session 9:
David and goliath

The story of David and Goliath, one of the most famous episodes of the Jewish history, showcases the triumph of faith, courage and determination against all odds.

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Session 10:
am kadosh

The designation of the holy people as a holy nation reflects their unique relationship with God.

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legacies

The Michael and Andrea Leven Family Foundation Legacies Initiative

Ben Shimoni

On October 7th, Ben Shimoni, 31 was at the Nova Music Festival when all hell broke loose.

Niv Raviv

Niv Raviv, an incredible young woman was murdered alongside her fiance-to-be Nirel, when Hamas terrorists stormed into Kfar Aza on October 7.

Nirel Zini

Nirel Zini was murdered alongside his fiance-to-be Niv when Hamas terrorists stormed into Kfar Aza on October 7.

Zur Saidi

Zur Saidi, 28, was murdered by Hamas while trying to flee the Supernova music festival on October 7.

Amit tzur

On October 7th, Amit Tzur was stationed near the fence with Gaza.

Shani Bachar

On January 9th, 2024 as Shani Bachar, an amazing young lady from Netiv Hashayara, was driving, she was ambushed by an Arab and murdered in cold blood.

Rudy Skariszewski

On October 7, 2023 a bright light was suddenly extinguished with the brutal murder of Rudy Skariszewski.

holiday specials

Purim

A powerful overview of the Purim story and mitzvot, revealing how hidden miracles, unity, and joy teach us to recognize divine guidance even in darkness.

Pesach

An inspiring reflection on how Judaism transforms memory into lived experience, showing how the Pesach Seder keeps the story of freedom alive across generations.

Shavuot

A meaningful introduction to Shavuot as the moment of receiving the Torah, inviting us to reconnect with learning, purpose, gratitude, and Jewish identity.

Tisha B'Av

A meaningful look at Tisha B’Av as a day of mourning and memory, inviting us to reconnect with our history, our resilience, and the unity needed to build a brighter future.

Elul Unpacked

Elul Unpacked explores Elul as Judaism’s annual “system update” — a 40-day opportunity to pause, reflect, reconnect with God and Torah, repair relationships, and choose a new direction for the year ahead.

Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur Unpacked

In this session, we will uncover the deeper meaning behind Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur—from reflecting on the year behind us to creating a plan for meaningful change.

Sukkot Special

A guide to Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah, showing how the sukkah and the Four Species teach that true security and happiness come from gratitude, connection, and unity, not from what we own.

Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur Unpacked

In this session, we will uncover the deeper meaning behind Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur—from reflecting on the year behind us to creating a plan for meaningful change.

Welcome!

Thank you for being here. We're excited to share our resources with you.

Season 1

Past, Present, and Future

Session 1: Stories

Session 2: Your life journey

Session 3: getting to know yourself

Session 4: a journey into the past

Session 5: the ingredient for success

Session 6: flipped mentorship

Session 7: values

Session 8: goal setting

Session 9: A roadmap for life

Session 10: Writing your mission statement

Season 2

Character Refinement

Session 1: Introduction

Session 2: Humility

Session 3: happiness

Session 4: Compassion

Session 5: Anger

Session 6: Silence

Session 7: Respect

Session 8: Worry/Anxiety

Session 9: Generosity

Session 10: Summary

Season 3

Jewish fundamentals

Session 1: trials and Triumphs

Session 2: jacob and esau - part 1

Session 3: jacob and esau - part 2

Session 4: Yetziat Mitzrayim

Session 5: god delivers

Session 6: the journey of faith

Session 7: Shema

Session 8: the mesorah

Session 9: David and goliath

Session 10: am kadosh

legacies

The Michael and Andrea Leven Family Foundation Legacies Initiative​

Ben Shimoni

Niv Raviv

Nirel Zini

Zur Saidi

Amit tzur

Shani Bachar

Rudy Skariszewski

holiday specials

Purim

Pesach

Shavuot

Tisha B'Av

Elul Unpacked

Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur Unpacked

Sukkot Special

Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur Unpacked

Session 1:
Stories

Session 2:
Your life journey

Session 3:
getting to know yourself

Session 4:
a journey into the past

Session 5:
the ingredient for success

Session 6:
flipped mentorship

Session 7:
values

Session 8:
goal setting

Session 9:
A roadmap for life

Session 10:
Writing your mission statement

Session 1:
Introduction

Session 2:
Humility

Session 3:
happiness

Session 4:
Compassion

Session 5:
Anger

Session 6:
Silence

Session 7:
Respect

Session 8:
Worry/Anxiety

Session 9:
Generosity

Session 10:
Summary

Session 1:
trials and Triumphs

Session 2:
jacob and esau - part 1

Session 3:
jacob and esau - part 2

Session 4:
Yetziat Mitzrayim

Session 5:
god delivers

Session 6:
the journey of faith

Session 7:
Shema

Session 8:
the mesorah

Session 9:
David and goliath

Session 10:
am kadosh

The Michael and Andrea Leven Family Foundation Legacies Initiative