The Philosophy of Giving - Rav Dessler Podcast

In this episode, we tackle a classic chicken-and-egg question: What comes first—does giving lead to love, or does love inspire giving?

In this episode, we continue to explore the difference between 'taking' and 'receiving'. Taking does not involve a relational exchange. Whereas to receive is building connection.

In this episode, we explore the nuanced difference between being a taker and being a receiver.

Join us as we explore the often misunderstood story of Rabbi Akiva's pupils. Discover why their tragic fate wasn’t simply a matter of disrespect and why specifically did they die during the omer?

In this episode, we challenge the conventional wisdom that relationships are fundamentally based on give and take. Is this notion truly accurate?

In this episode, we explore the intriguing paradox where a person's actions may not always reflect their true nature. Discover how someone might perform an act of taking yet fundamentally be a giver, or conversely, engage in giving while being a taker at heart.

In this episode, we delve into the contrasting attitudes that define us: the 'taker,' who focuses on rights, and the 'giver,' who is driven by obligations. Join us as we explore how these distinct mindsets shape our interactions and influence our identity.

In this episode, we explore the distinction between being a giver and a taker, emphasising that these roles are defined not by our actions but by our motivations. Are we focused on ourselves, or do we let our energy flow towards others? Join us as we uncover the deeper motivations that determine whether we draw inward or reach outward.

In this opening episode, we skip the small talk and dive straight into exploring the dual nature of human existence: the body and the soul. We pose a fundamental question of life's choice: Do I associate myself with the body or the soul?

It's all well and good thanking Hashem for taking us OUT of Egypt, but did He not put us IN, in the first place?