The Jews Next Dor Rabbi Yair Menchel

Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! Our guest today is Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky, a licensed clinical social worker, specializing in trauma, sex addiction, couples therapy, and other life-adjustment challenges. He is also a speaker and educator for various Jewish organizations, blending spirituality, philosophy, and psychology.



Rabbi Yakov discusses how a child's earliest bonds shape their ability to relate to the divine.



He offers powerful insights that will help you gain a new understanding of how attachment styles and parenting approaches impact lifelong faith. Walk away with practical tips to strengthen your child's bond with the Infinite through everyday moments.



Tune in to uncover the keys to raising children with a deep, lasting love for Hashem and faith.



Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:36 The attachment theory and the relationship with Hashem

15:04 Learning to pay attention to intuition, emotions, and senses

24:20 The effects of disengaged and controlling parenting

28:37 The importance of having questions

31:08 God as a powerful, not a punishing being

36:00 How to talk to teenagers

42:41 Talking about God with a child

46:46 The importance of Shabbos experience for kids

53:14 Challenges of sexual development

55:07 God is found in the heartbeat of personal everyday life



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The way our children view themselves is vital to influencing their everyday actions, and their self-esteem and confidence. How can we help our children view themselves in a more positive light? How can we help them realize and focus on the greatness within them?



Our host, Rabbi Yair Menchel, takes us through an insight from this weeks Parsha, to develop this more fundamental idea of how we, as parents, can play a vital role in this aspect of our children's development. Enjoy!


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This episode discusses how parents can talk to their children about Yom Haatzmut (Israeli Independence Day) and the complex emotions surrounding it. The conversation explores the dichotomy of feelings between the excitement of Yom Haatzmut and the ongoing war in Israel. The hosts emphasize the importance of providing children with the right experience and addressing their emotions. They discuss the challenges of talking to children of different ages and the need to balance protecting them from traumatic information while still providing guidance. The conversation also touches on the role of technology and the importance of teaching children to navigate complex emotions. The conversation explores the challenges of discussing the current situation in Israel with children and offers guidance for parents. The rabbis discuss the importance of having open conversations with children, acknowledging their feelings, and providing age-appropriate information. They emphasize the need to balance the pain and challenges with a sense of pride in Israel and the Jewish people. The conversation also touches on the role of technology and the importance of being proactive in addressing difficult topics. Overall, the rabbis encourage parents to model resilience, empathy, and hope for their children.

Takeaways

Yom Haatzmut brings a mix of emotions for both parents and children, and it's important to address these feelings and provide the right experience for children.
Parents should consider the age of their children when discussing Yom Haatzmut and the ongoing war in Israel, providing age-appropriate information and guidance.
It's important to strike a balance between protecting children from traumatic information and teaching them about the reality of the situation.
Technology can be a source of misinformation and harmful content, so parents should set up safeguards and filters to protect their children.
Parents should model and teach children how to navigate complex emotions, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and validating feelings while also anchoring them in truth and reality. Engage in open conversations with children about the current situation in Israel, acknowledging their feelings and providing age-appropriate information.
Balance the pain and challenges with a sense of pride in Israel and the Jewish people.
Be proactive in addressing difficult topics and setting boundaries with technology.
Model resilience, empathy, and hope for children.
Teach children to navigate complex emotions and hold dichotomous feelings.

Chapters

00:00 The Different Feelings of Yom Haatzmut
03:25 Teaching Children the Unity of the Jewish People
08:48 Age-Appropriate Communication and Guidance
13:19 Protecting Children from Traumatic Information
15:00 Balancing Protection and Independence
24:14 Different Approaches for Younger and Older Kids
25:24 Enhancing Pride in Eretz Yisrael
29:30 Intense Transition from Yom HaZikaron to Yom Ha'atzmaut
31:54 Stepping Back and Seeing the Bigger Picture
36:01 Modeling Dichotomous Feelings for Children
44:08 The Importance of Complicated Hashkafa


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What does it mean to be holy? and how do we give that over to our children?


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Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We have a great pleasure to talk to Slovie Jungreis Wolff, a noted teacher, author, relationships, and parenting lecturer. She is the leader of Hineni Couples and the daughter of Rebbetzen Esther Jungreis. Slovie is the author of the parenting handbook, Raising A Child With Soul. She gives weekly classes and has lectured throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Panama, and South Africa. Her most recent book is called The Soul of Parenting.



As a parenting expert, Slovie provides powerful strategies for helping children achieve more than they ever thought possible. Learn how to identify each child's unique talents and strengths, no matter their age. Slovie will reveal how nurturing these gifts from a young age and teaching the value of giving back can lead children to accomplish amazing things and feel truly fulfilled in life.



You'll walk away with practical tips for getting your kids more involved in Shabbos, raising passionate Jews, and overcoming challenges like bullying. Most importantly, Slovie stresses the importance of leading by positive example and believing unconditionally in your children. Don't miss this chance to empower your parenting and unleash your children's potential!



Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:13 The definition of potential

03:20 How to recognize a child’s potential?

05:20 Teaching children to be givers, not just takers

11:39 Parents should honestly take a look at themselves

15:36 Recognizing potential from the earliest age

20:04 How to teach children to be a blessing

25:29 Helping a child find their mission in the world

31:36 How to avoid helicopter parenting?

36:02 How can parents change their behavior?

38:51 Do it with a language if love!

42:32 The final message for parents



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What type of decision making do you model for your children? Are you thought out or impulsive? This topic is related to this week's Parsha, where we discuss the key part of the יום כיפור עבודה and the lesson we can learn towards our parenting. Enjoy!


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