Daily Boost with Charlie Harary

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Charlie Harary is a lawyer turned entrepreneur, CEO, professor and radio host. In 'Unlocking Greatness' Charlie interviews successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, change agents, influencers and experts with one goal: to understand how they achieved their success. In each episode, Charlie breaks down the elements that led to his guest's success and explains how to apply these elements to our lives. Why? Because the potential for greatness is within each of us, and with the right tools, tactics and strategies, we can figure out how to access it.

  1. 2d ago

    You Can’t Do Teshuvah Until You Do This

    Elul is a time to look inward, but what if real teshuvah also depends on how we look at everyone around us? In this episode, Rabbi Moshe Levy explores the connection between cheshbon ha-nefesh, Ahavat Hashem, and wanting other Jews to grow. He explains why recognizing our flaws is not a reason to feel discouraged, but one of the most powerful ways to grow. And he challenges us to look honestly at jealousy, kavod, and whether we truly want others to succeed, even beyond ourselves. A powerful conversation about what teshuvah really asks of us and how the work of Elul can bring us closer to Hashem. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

    You Can’t Do Teshuvah Until You Do This

  2. Aug 10

    Do You Really Want the Truth? How to Find the Right Rebbe

    What does it really mean to have a Rebbe? In this episode of Dialing Bnei Brak, Charlie Harary and Rabbi Moshe Levi explore why finding the right spiritual guidance starts with something much harder: being honest with yourself. They discuss how our biases and desires can shape the questions we ask, why a Rebbe isn’t there to simply validate the decisions we’ve already made, and how humility, respect, and a genuine desire for ratzon Hashem can bring greater clarity and siyata d’Shmaya into our lives. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

    Do You Really Want the Truth? How to Find the Right Rebbe

  3. Jul 30

    Loving Hashem By Loving Eachother

    What does it really mean to love Hashem? In this episode of Dialing Bnei Brak, Charlie Harary and Rabbi Moshe Levi explore a powerful idea: the truest measure of Ahavas Hashem is how deeply you care about another Jew's success. Through stories, Torah sources, and practical examples, they discuss why real love means helping others reach their full potential, overcoming jealousy, and sharing the good Hashem has given you. They also reveal how this perspective can transform the way we approach teshuvah, Elul, and our relationships with the people around us. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

    Loving Hashem By Loving Eachother

  4. Jul 21

    The Tiny Mitzvah That Brings the Geulah

    Something as simple as saying, 'I heard this from...' doesn't seem like it could change the world. Yet Chazal teach that one who quotes a teaching in the name of the person who said it brings redemption to the world. Why? In this episode, Charlie Harary sits down with Rabbi Moshe Levi to uncover one of the most overlooked ideas in Torah. Together they explore why the Gemara is so meticulous about preserving names, how Torah is passed through an unbroken chain from Moshe Rabbeinu, and why humility is the key that allows the light of Torah to flow into the world. They discuss: Why the Gemara constantly records who said every teaching. How quoting someone by name strengthens the chain of Mesorah. What Chazal mean when they say a person's lips continue moving in the grave. Why giving credit is about far more than good manners. How this simple practice brings more Shechinah into the world. What Moshe Rabbeinu teaches us about humility and receiving Torah. How to know whether the Torah you're hearing is truly part of the Mesorah. A practical way every Jew can help bring the Geulah closer. Sometimes the smallest mitzvos carry the greatest spiritual weight. This conversation will change the way you learn Torah, share Torah, and think about the responsibility of passing it on faithfully.  This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

    The Tiny Mitzvah That Brings the Geulah

  5. Jul 15

    The Real Reason We're Still in Galus

    As Tisha B'Av approaches, Rabbi Moshe Levi shares a powerful perspective on the connection between the sin of the Meraglim, sinas chinam, and the path to Geulah. Charlie and Rabbi Levi explore a surprising idea: perhaps emunah doesn't create great middos—perhaps great middos create real emunah. The conversation explains why jealousy, arrogance, and self-centeredness leave less room for the Shechinah, while humility, kindness, and genuine concern for others allow Hashem's presence to fill our lives. Through practical examples—from honoring parents to overcoming envy—the episode reveals how everyday character development becomes the foundation for deeper faith. Rather than waiting for Geulah to arrive, Rabbi Levi challenges each of us to bring more Shechinah into our own lives by becoming just one percent better every day. In this episode: Why the Meraglim and sinas chinam share the same spiritual root The surprising relationship between middos and emunah How gaavah pushes the Shechinah out of our lives Why loving Hashem begins with loving His children The deeper meaning of Tisha B'Av and the Nine Days Practical ways to increase middos and strengthen your connection with Hashem How personal growth brings the world one step closer to Geulah If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone preparing for Tisha B'Av. Sponsored by Zichron Naftali. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

    The Real Reason We're Still in Galus

  6. Jul 12

    You Can't Get Close to Hashem Without This: The Truth About Respecting Your Parents

    This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

    You Can't Get Close to Hashem Without This: The Truth About Respecting Your Parents

  7. Jul 10

    How to Measure Your Real Potential

    Fear of People as a Tool for Fear of Heaven: Rabbi Levi on Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai's Final Blessing Charlie Harary dials Rabbi Moshe Levi to explore one of the most surprising teachings in the Gemara: Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai's final blessing to his students—'May your fear of Heaven be like your fear of people.' Rather than lowering the standard of fearing Hashem, Rabbi Levi reveals that this blessing provides a practical blueprint for spiritual growth. The discussion challenges listeners to look honestly at their own lives. The discipline they show for work, the sacrifices they make for success, the patience they display in public, and the effort they invest to earn the approval of others all reveal a deeper truth: they are already capable of far more than they often believe. Those moments become evidence of what they can achieve in their Avodas Hashem. Rabbi Levi explains why honest self-inspection is one of the greatest tools for growth, why accepting that we're 'not there yet' is a source of strength rather than shame, and why a true Rav challenges us instead of simply making us feel good. The conversation also reframes the yetzer hara, personal weaknesses, and even spiritual struggles as opportunities to uncover the potential Hashem has already placed within us. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Dialing Bnei Brak00:17 Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai's Final Blessing02:09 Why We Fear People More Than Hashem03:36 Using Social Pressure as a Spiritual Tool05:34 What Your Daily Habits Reveal About Your Potential07:28 Become an Inspector of Your Own Actions10:00 Why Constructive Mussar Is So Difficult to Accept11:47 The Role of a Rav Who Truly Knows You12:57 'Not There Yet'—A New Definition of Growth17:13 Redirecting Your Strength Toward Hashem19:15 The Hidden Meaning Behind a Deathbed Teaching20:18 The Humility of the Greatest Torah Leaders21:25 Learning to Fear Heaven Through Human Nature22:10 Turning the Yetzer Hara Into a Growth Tool23:30 Self-Worth Without Self-Deception25:01 How Weaknesses Become Sources of Strength27:34 What Work, Family, and Relationships Reveal About You28:23 What Made the Tannaim Truly Great32:34 Honest Effort vs. Excuses34:15 The Torah's Perspective on 'Fake It Till You Make It'34:50 Final Takeaways and Sponsor This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

    How to Measure Your Real Potential

  8. Jul 9

    Why Honoring Your Parents is So Hard and How To Get Better At It

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    Why Honoring Your Parents is So Hard and How To Get Better At It
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Charlie Harary is a lawyer turned entrepreneur, CEO, professor and radio host. In 'Unlocking Greatness' Charlie interviews successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, change agents, influencers and experts with one goal: to understand how they achieved their success. In each episode, Charlie breaks down the elements that led to his guest's success and explains how to apply these elements to our lives. Why? Because the potential for greatness is within each of us, and with the right tools, tactics and strategies, we can figure out how to access it.

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