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FromThe Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval

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Fear Factor

FromThe Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval

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Aug 18, 2022

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Anxiety can make us feel like we are responsible for managing the entire universe. Here’s how Jewish wisdom can help.

Released:

Aug 18, 2022

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (26)

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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Second Chances: Do second chances, do-overs, and edits ever work in real life? Ruchi Koval climbs “the second mountain” to find out. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
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How to Damage a Reputation: Whether you’re the speaker or the subject, talking about someone else has a way of hurting everyone involved. How do we resist the pull of gossip? by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
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The Voice of Doubt: Doubt is not just an emotion – it is a voice, whispering in our ear and distracting us from being our best selves. Ruchi Koval shares how to turn down the volume. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
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Unanswered Prayers: 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 podcast is sponsored by Andrea & Steven Mail in honor of their beloved mothers Carole Shlipak and Zelda Mail by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
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Blind Spots: What do your blinders prevent you from seeing? Ruchi Koval digs into a piece of Jewish wisdom that might help us recognize and overcome our blind spots. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
10 min listen
Fresh Start: Each of us is on a journey – but where we are heading may not be apparent for years to come. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
10 min listen
The Gift of Envy: It’s difficult to scroll through social media without feeling envious of someone else’s “perfect” life. Envy is addictive – and it’s on us to break the habit. Ruchi Koval shares how to rise above that awful feeling. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
9 min listen
How to Say “I Don’t Know”: It takes a wise person to say, “I don’t know” – and an even wiser person to be okay with that answer. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
11 min listen
How to Face Hate: Fight antisemitism with this threefold strategy rooted in Jewish wisdom. Ruchi Koval shows us how. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
13 min listen
The Dark Side of a White Lie: 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. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
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The Business of Boundaries: Boundaries are sacred. Find the confidence to establish and keep yours, with guidance from Jewish wisdom. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
8 min listen
Fear Factor: Anxiety can make us feel like we are responsible for managing the entire universe. Here’s how Jewish wisdom can help. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
8 min listen
Shining Your Own Light: What does it take to become a truly great teacher? Ruchi Koval has some advice: look to the moon. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
8 min listen
You Can Always Come Back: We’ve all done things we’re not proud of – but those mistakes do not need to define us. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
9 min listen
The Learning Curve of Life: The road to success is paved with failure. The biggest mistake is to let the fear of failure stop you from getting there. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
9 min listen
Back to the Beginning: 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? by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
8 min listen
Tune in for your weekly dose of Ruchi: Get ready to elevate your learning, uplift your spirit, and gain perspective – because on October 12th, Ruchi Koval returns with the relaunch of her renowned podcast, The Book of Life. For the first time ever, you’re invited to listen to every episod... by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
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The Sounds of Judaism: When Ruchi Koval was a child, she would wake to the sounds of her grandfather, a cantor, warming up for Shabbat – and it made more of an impression than he would ever know. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
8 min listen
COMING JULY 5TH: Adrienne Gold Davis is back!: A new season of Adrienne Gold Davis’ chart-topping Momentum podcast, Rise & Shine, is launching on Wednesday, July 5. Adrienne’s wisdom and wit are always a joy to listen to, and this season is super special: Season 18 – and, true to the number (... by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
1 min listen
Leaving a Legacy: Is it possible to “die well?” Ruchi Koval shares how Jewish wisdom can guide us to create lasting legacies – and fewer regrets. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
9 min listen
Someone to Blame: Parshat Vayigash: When we find someone to blame for our problems, the relief is sweet – but short-lived. Is there a healthier alternative? by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
9 min listen
If We Knew the Power We Hold…: Parshat Vayeshev: Sometimes we know the right thing to do, but we don’t know if anyone will listen. How do we find the confidence to lead? by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
10 min listen
The Most Valuable Thing I Own: The most valuable thing in life is something we can’t touch, eat, smell, or see. So, what exactly is it? by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
11 min listen
My Body, My Home: Many people have a complex relationship with their own appearance. Yet, Jewish wisdom advises us to treat our bodies with the kindness and respect they deserve. For more inspiration, visit us at https://momentumunlimited.org by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
10 min listen
What is the Point of an Empty Apology?: Parshat Mikeitz: If we don’t really mean it, should we still say, “I’m sorry?” by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
8 min listen
Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis: Rise & Shine Season 20 kicks off Wednesday, January 24th. Subscribe today: https://bit.ly/Adrienneriseshine by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
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Tune in for your weekly dose of Ruchi: Get ready to elevate your learning, uplift your spirit, and gain perspective – because on October 12th, Ruchi Koval returns with the relaunch of her renowned podcast, The Book of Life. For the first time ever, you’re invited to listen to every episod... by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
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COMING JULY 5TH: Adrienne Gold Davis is back!: A new season of Adrienne Gold Davis’ chart-topping Momentum podcast, Rise & Shine, is launching on Wednesday, July 5. Adrienne’s wisdom and wit are always a joy to listen to, and this season is super special: Season 18 – and, true to the number (... by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
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Someone to Blame: Parshat Vayigash: When we find someone to blame for our problems, the relief is sweet – but short-lived. Is there a healthier alternative? by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
9 min listen
Shining Your Own Light: What does it take to become a truly great teacher? Ruchi Koval has some advice: look to the moon. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
8 min listen
Leaving a Legacy: Is it possible to “die well?” Ruchi Koval shares how Jewish wisdom can guide us to create lasting legacies – and fewer regrets. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
9 min listen
The Sounds of Judaism: When Ruchi Koval was a child, she would wake to the sounds of her grandfather, a cantor, warming up for Shabbat – and it made more of an impression than he would ever know. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
8 min listen
The Learning Curve of Life: The road to success is paved with failure. The biggest mistake is to let the fear of failure stop you from getting there. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
9 min listen
Back to the Beginning: 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? by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
8 min listen
The Dark Side of a White Lie: 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. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
9 min listen
The Business of Boundaries: Boundaries are sacred. Find the confidence to establish and keep yours, with guidance from Jewish wisdom. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
8 min listen
You Can Always Come Back: We’ve all done things we’re not proud of – but those mistakes do not need to define us. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
9 min listen
How to Say “I Don’t Know”: It takes a wise person to say, “I don’t know” – and an even wiser person to be okay with that answer. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
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Fresh Start: Each of us is on a journey – but where we are heading may not be apparent for years to come. by The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
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