Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Unlock the keys to profound self-transformation and introspection during the sacred month of Elul, as we navigate the powerful teachings of the Torah portion Shoftim. In today's episode of Shofar Inspiration, we promise to equip you with the wisdom of our sages, guiding you to become both the judge and the officer of your own life. Learn how to set high standards for yourself and enforce them, ensuring that your actions align with your true potential for meaningful progress.

As we journey through the 30 days leading up to Rosh Hashanah, take this opportunity to reflect on your personal growth and set impactful resolutions for the year ahead. With practical advice and inspiring insights, this episode is your gateway to harnessing the spirit of Elul for lasting self-improvement and spiritual elevation. Don’t miss this transformative episode that will help you achieve your aspirations and embrace an extraordinary month of inspiration and growth.
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Recorded from a live audience presentation in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studios (B) in Houston, Texas on September 5, 2024.
Released as Podcast on September 6, 2024
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What is Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe?

This Jewish Inspiration Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and enhancing our relationship with Hashem by working on improving our G-d given soul traits and aspiring to reflect His holy name each and every day. The goal is for each listener to hear something inspirational with each episode that will enhance their life.

00:05 - Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe (Host)
Welcome to the daily Shofar Inspiration.

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You know, our sages tell us that every single year, the first week of Elul of this month, this holy month of mercy, of compassion, of closeness with the Almighty, always falls out on the portion of Shoftim, shoftim v'shotrim, which is judges and officers.

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And our sages teach us what does that mean? That we should have judges and officers to make the laws and to enforce the laws. But our sages tell us that you know what that really means, and why it's coinciding with the beginning of the month of El is because that's what each and every one of us, as individuals should do in our personal life we should be judging ourselves and we should be officers over ourselves to ensure that the way in which we're living our lives is proper, that the way in which we're living our lives is up to the standard that we expect from ourselves, because we know deep inside how much we can really accomplish and how much we should be accomplishing, and perhaps how much we're falling short of our own expectations. This is a great time these 30 days between the beginning of Elul and Rosh Hashanah is to take the time to investigate ourselves and to look in, to introspect and to hopefully make a resolution that we move forward on a better path. Have an amazing, amazing month of inspiration and growth. Thank you.