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OCT7
YOM KIPPUR 2024
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https://youtu.be/Yr2jej_Vu8U?si=j32BpbbcD1JZW8T9

Ep #6 now online 👆

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In this video we discuss the various levels of love and how one can achieve them in the modern world.

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03/29/2024

Our Sages teach us that Sabbath is unique over all the other days of the week.

Our sages further teach us that women are like the sabbath, a queen, one that should be loved and respected with sensitivity like sabbath.

(Notice how we cover the brides face by a wedding and we cover the challah on Shabbat.)

Here are five considerations for us to absorb and apply in our relationships with our wives, and building healthy relationships.

Believe, and they will come your way.

1. Active Listening: Truly listen to what she is saying without interrupting or jumping to conclusions. Show genuine interest in her thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Reflect back what she's shared to demonstrate understanding and empathy.

2. Kind and Encouraging Words: Choose words that uplift and affirm her. Offer compliments sincerely and frequently, acknowledging her strengths, accomplishments, and unique qualities. Avoid criticism and instead focus on constructive feedback delivered with gentleness and care.

3. Express Affection: Use verbal expressions of love and affection regularly. Say "I love you" often and express gratitude for her presence in your life. Share heartfelt compliments and expressions of appreciation for the things she does, both big and small.

4. Validate Emotions: Recognize and validate her feelings, even if you don't fully understand them. Avoid dismissing or minimizing her emotions. Instead, offer support and reassurance, letting her know that her feelings are valid and important to you.

5. Empathetic Communication: Put yourself in her shoes and try to understand her perspective. Show empathy by acknowledging her feelings and responding with care and sensitivity. Avoid being dismissive or judgmental, and instead, strive to create an atmosphere of understanding and acceptance in your conversations.

Shabbat Sholom and Sholom Bayit, Amen.