Success for Jewish Men with Aryeh Gurewitz

Aryeh Gurewitz

A life of Torah is meant to be a successful life. In this podcast, educator and coach Aryeh Gurewitz shares insights about men’s emotional well-being, Shalom Bayis, career and business success, Avodas Hashem, and more - to help you actualize that fact in your life.

  1. 03/31/2025

    22. My $10K-Winning Essay - Celebrating the 10-Year Anniversary of my Chassidus Applied Essay Contest Win

    Exactly ten years ago today, I was blessed with an unforgettable moment in my life. To celebrate this special anniversary, I share the behind-the-scenes story of how I won first place in the very first MyLife: Chassidus Applied essay contest, hosted by Rabbi Simon Jacobson and the Meaningful Life Center. It’s not just a story about me winning. It’s a story about battling through emotional challenges through the guidance of Chassidus, and thereby learning how to help others do the same. You’ll hear: The personal struggle I was going through that year in Yeshiva How I stumbled on a maamar that felt like it was written just for me The person who inspired me to write and really try to win The powerful reaction people have had to the essay over the years How the $10,000 prize was not just a nice luxury, but actually helped my continued growth as a Jew How this moment gave me the first public sign that I could share Chassidus in a way that really helps people Resources Mentioned:📄 Read the full essay: “Getting Past Depression by Getting Past Yourself”📺 Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s Chassidus Applied program 🎧 Coming soon: a bonus episode with the recording of 22-year-old me presenting the essay live at the JLI Sinai Scholars Symposium shortly after the essay contest. Thank You for Listening!If this episode inspired you, please share it with someone who’s working through their own challenges. May Hashem bless you with clarity, growth, and real simcha. — 👉 For more from me, visit AryehGurewitz.com

    16 min
  2. 03/11/2025

    21. Seeing Hashem in Your Life - Learn How from the Megillah! (Purim)

    In this special Purim episode of Success for Jewish Men, we explore one of the most life-changing shifts in perspective—seeing your life as part of a grander story about you and Hashem - and feeling that consistently, even when Hashem's Presence is hidden. The Megillah is unique among the books of Tanach. Hashem’s name isn’t mentioned even once. To an outsider, it might not even seem like a story about Hashem at all. And yet, we read the Megillah knowing it’s a story of miracles, Hashgacha Pratis, and Hashem’s perfect orchestration. The truth is, our lives are no different. We may not have prophetic narration explaining exactly how Hashem is involved, but that doesn’t mean He isn’t directing every single moment. In this episode, we explore: 🔹 Why the Megillah is the perfect parallel to our own lives 🔹 How to shift from "Where is Hashem?" to "I see Hashem everywhere" 🔹 The Baal Shem Tov’s fundamental teaching on Hashgacha Pratis—how every single detail is divinely orchestrated 🔹 The long-term plan of history—how your life is part of Hashem’s ultimate story leading to Moshiach We tend to look at life and ask why challenges are happening and where it's all going. The way the Purim story is written (with ruach hakodesh) emphasizes to us that Hashem has a plan, and even though that plan unfolds slowly over time, He is with us every step of the way. Listen now to strengthen your awareness of Hashgacha Pratis, make real connection with Hashem a part of your daily life, and enter Purim with a deeper appreciation of its message. Wishing you a Freilichen Purim—one filled with clarity, joy, and the recognition of Hashem’s presence in every detail of your life! — 👉 For more from me, visit AryehGurewitz.com

    7 min
  3. 03/04/2025

    20. Happiness - Start Now, Don't Wait! (Chodesh Adar)

    In this episode of Success for Jewish Men, we dive into a crucial but often misunderstood topic: the role of simcha (joy) in our lives—not as an optional extra, but as a necessity for our Avodas Hashem, our relationships, and our financial success. Too often, we think happiness is something we’ll experience after we’ve solved our challenges—after our Parnassah is flowing, after our marriage is perfect, after we’ve "figured it all out." But the Alter Rebbe in Tanya flips this thinking on its head: Simcha isn’t the result of success—it’s the prerequisite. Using the metaphor of a wrestling match, the Alter Rebbe teaches us that no matter how strong we are spiritually or mentally, if we come into the fight weighed down by sadness and worry, we will lose. To win in our inner battles, to step into our full potential, we need energy, enthusiasm, and readiness to do whatever it takes—which all come from Simcha. This episode explores:🔹 Why the Baal Shem Tov made simcha a central theme of Chassidus🔹 How the "American" pursuit of happiness differs from the Tanya's perspective🔹 A mindset shift that can unlock new possibilities in your parnassah, marriage, and spiritual life🔹 The secret behind Simcha Poretz Geder—how true joy shatters limitations If you’re ready to stop waiting for happiness and start using it as a tool for real success, this episode is a must-listen. Listen now and start implementing these shifts today! — 👉 For more from me, visit AryehGurewitz.com

    10 min

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A life of Torah is meant to be a successful life. In this podcast, educator and coach Aryeh Gurewitz shares insights about men’s emotional well-being, Shalom Bayis, career and business success, Avodas Hashem, and more - to help you actualize that fact in your life.