The Simcha Lab 11 - rejoicing on the Festivals

This shiur discusses two ideas from two parshiot. Naso and the Birchat Kohanim regarding the blessing of peace. Secondly parshat Behalotcha and how we must learn never to give up

Does one experience greater joy when sharing an experience with others? Looking at the Mitzvah of making sure others are also rejoicing on the Festivals and how it teaches us to intensify our own simcha

Understanding the Mitzvah of experiencing Simcha on the Chagim, with special insight into Shavuot

Learning from the Omer how to be more mindful

Learning from the tragedy of the death of Rebi Akiva"s students what true unity is

Learning from Yom Haatzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim how to thankful

Learning from Metzorah's isolation how to use talk to on self as another

The challenge of the Corona pandemic is that when needing community, we need to distance ourselves from them. What is the power of community and how can we utilise technology to connect for the sake of connecting

People often think that being alone can bring one calm and happiness but in fact research shows how being sociable is the most influencing force to being happy. We study the Metzorah, the one who is isolated outside of the camp, and others who like the Metzorah are considered as if they are dead and how connecting to others brings a sense of being alive.

Nachum Ish Gam Zu would say "Gam Zu Letovah" - this is also for the good. His student Rebi Akiva followed in his ways albeit with slightly different phrase. Their attitude to life is what makes Purim and the month of Adar such joyous times.