The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval

Sep 26 2024 56 ep. 9 mins 2
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What is your purpose? Where do you seek inspiration? Find it in Judaism’s most important Book. With Ruchi Koval as our guide through the weekly Torah portion, we’ll find the meaning, courage, and inspiration we need to power our days.

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Nitzavim: The Learning Curve of Life

Sep 26 2024 8 mins  
The road to success is paved with failure. The biggest mistake is to let the fear of failure stop you from getting there.

Ki Tavo: Back to the Beginning

Sep 19 2024 8 mins  
The people who shaped us from the very beginning are often the ones we overlook. How can we adequately express gratitude for those that we take for granted?

Ki Tetzei: The Dark Side of a White Lie

Sep 12 2024 9 mins  
A little white lie. A last-minute change of plans. A promise you might not be able to keep. These things don’t really matter, right? Jewish wisdom says otherwise.

Shoftim: The Business of Boundaries

Sep 05 2024 7 mins  
Boundaries are sacred. Find the confidence to establish and keep yours, with guidance from Jewish wisdom.

Re’eh: Soul Vacation

Aug 29 2024 9 mins  
We all could use a break. This week, the Torah teaches us how to make the most of our time away from work.

Eikev: Fear Factor

Aug 22 2024 8 mins  
”Anxiety can make us feel like we are responsible for managing the entire universe. Here’s how wisdom from this week’s Torah portion can help. ”

Va'etchanan: You Can Always Come Back

Aug 15 2024 9 mins  
We’ve all done things we’re not proud of – but those mistakes do not need to define us. Ruchi Koval shares how this week’s parsha can help us heal and move forward.

Devarim: How to Say "I Don't Know"

Aug 08 2024 10 mins  
It takes a wise person to say, “I don’t know” – and, as we learn in this week’s Torah potion, it takes an even wiser person to be okay with that answer.

Matot-Masei: Fresh Start

Aug 01 2024 9 mins  
Like the Israelites in this week’s parsha, each of us is on a journey – but where we are heading may not be apparent for years to come.

Pinchas: Unanswered Prayers

Jul 25 2024 7 mins  
Each of us is yearning for something just out of reach. Should we fight for what we want, or trust that we’ll get it if we wait patiently? This week’s Torah portion may have the answer.