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00:00 A question comes in 00:05 “I think my wife needs therapy, but it hurts her when I bring it up” 00:24 A common trend: spouses diagnosing each other 00:48 When you’re unhappy or angry, labels feel easier 01:04 Real issues exist, but I’m not a doctor 01:19 The better move: work on yourself 01:50 See her goodness and her perspective 02:10 Care more, listen more, help more 02:25 Feel with her instead of getting angry 02:46 When men change, “the diagnosis disappears” 03:10 Hashem can heal, and doctors are for diagnosis and treatment 03:59 Submit more questions + disclaimer Learn more: www.RabbiEisenberger.com   Get weekly reels & updates on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/YYGLUY3DCCTAA1  Watch full video shiurim & reels on YouTube: youtube.com/@RabbiEisenbergerPassion

00:00 Opening – Chanukah as days of blessing 00:11 Creating joy and Divine presence at home 00:25 The Gemara: “Thus” vs “This” in prophecy 01:01 Two ways blessing comes into the world 02:14 Awakening from below, kindness creates blessing 02:27 Hashem as your shadow, Baal Shem Tov 03:56 Becoming attached to Hashem’s traits 05:02 Awakening from above, miracles without effort 06:16 Chanukah as a time of pure Divine giving 06:59 Marriage, your wife as your other half 07:57 Giving without fear of loss 08:37 Closing blessing and practical takeaway Learn more: www.RabbiEisenberger.com   Get weekly reels & updates on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/YYGLUY3DCCTAA1  Watch full video shiurim & reels on YouTube: youtube.com/@RabbiEisenbergerPassion

00:00 Opening – Chanukah as days of blessing 00:15 Creating joy and Divine presence at home 00:35 The Gemara: “Thus” vs “This” in prophecy 01:00 Two ways blessing comes into the world 02:10 Awakening from below, kindness creates blessing 02:26 Hashem as your shadow, Baal Shem Tov 04:00 Becoming attached to Hashem’s traits 04:32 Awakening from above, miracles without effort 07:18 Chanukah as a time of pure Divine giving 07:35 Marriage, your wife as your other half 07:55 Giving without fear of loss 08:23 Closing blessing and practical takeaway Learn more: www.RabbiEisenberger.com   Get weekly reels & updates on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/YYGLUY3DCCTAA1  Watch full video shiurim & reels on YouTube: youtube.com/@RabbiEisenbergerPassion

00:00 Introduction 00:24 If the menorah goes out early 00:35 If it goes out before Shabbos is accepted 01:00 Accidentally putting the candles out while fixing them 02:50 Clay vs. metal or glass lamp holders 03:50 Why wicks do not need to be replaced 04:17 Lighting one Chanukah candle from another 05:04 Why many do not light even candle-to-candle 05:47 When the candles become permitted for benefit 06:57 Lights of Shabbos, synagogue, Torah learning, or a sick person 09:02 Closing Learn more: www.RabbiEisenberger.com   Get weekly reels & updates on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/YYGLUY3DCCTAA1  Watch full video shiurim & reels on YouTube: youtube.com/@RabbiEisenbergerPassion

00:00 Introduction, Why these halachos matter at home 00:30 Oils and wicks that are kosher for Ner Chanukah 01:30 Olive oil vs. wax candles 04:50 Can you use the menorah light? אסור להשתמש לאורה 06:39 Eating by the menorah 07:27 When a shamash helps, and when it does not 08:40 Halachos of leftover oil from the menorah Learn more: www.RabbiEisenberger.com   Get weekly reels & updates on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/YYGLUY3DCCTAA1  Watch full video shiurim & reels on YouTube: youtube.com/@RabbiEisenbergerPassion

00:00 Introduction 00:56 Yaakov’s fear and his tefillah 01:23 Katonti I don’t deserve anything 03:14 Ramban Hashem’s chesed isn’t earned 03:29 How to daven notice every gift 05:00 In marriage drop entitlement 06:32 Zohar say every detail in tefillah 08:04 Clear words in marriage 08:47 Em al banim Shechinah protects 10:09 Shalom bayis brings the Shechinah 12:26 Bishvili nivra haolam responsibility 18:13 Rabbi Levi bar Sisi ego blinds 23:06 Be a king at home without ego 25:00 See wife and children as gifts 27:17 Closing brachah   Learn more: www.RabbiEisenberger.com   Get weekly reels & updates on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/YYGLUY3DCCTAA1  Watch full video shiurim & reels on YouTube: youtube.com/@RabbiEisenbergerPassion

00:00 Introduction 00:32 Yaakov’s fear and his tefillah 01:35 Katonti I don’t deserve anything 02:58 Ramban Hashem’s chesed isn’t earned 04:15 How to daven notice every gift 05:10 In marriage drop entitlement 05:45 Zohar say every detail in tefillah 07:24 Clear words in marriage 08:20 Em al banim Shechinah protects 10:45 Shalom bayis brings the Shechinah 12:00 Bishvili nivra haolam responsibility 17:40 Rabbi Levi bar Sisi ego blinds 23:08 Be a king at home without ego 24:04 See wife and children as gifts 25:24 Closing brachah Learn more: www.RabbiEisenberger.com   Get weekly reels & updates on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/YYGLUY3DCCTAA1  Watch full video shiurim & reels on YouTube: youtube.com/@RabbiEisenbergerPassion

Reminder: We begin saying ותן טל ומטר Thursday evening, the night going into Friday, after nightfall. Includes quick halacha on what to do if someone forgets to say it. Learn more: www.RabbiEisenberger.com   Get weekly reels & updates on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/YYGLUY3DCCTAA1  Watch full video shiurim & reels on YouTube: youtube.com/@RabbiEisenbergerPassion

In this Q&A I address a question many husbands struggle with but are often afraid to ask. Am I obligated to let my wife look at my phone? What does real trust look like in a marriage? And when is it normal to want privacy for the right reasons, not because you’re hiding something? I explain how openness creates safety between husband and wife, why a marriage works best when neither side feels the need to check the other, and the difference between healthy transparency and unnecessary pressure. If your situation is more complex, or there’s a specific reason you don’t want your wife to look at your phone, you can send it in and I’ll guide you with clarity. With Hashem’s help, every home can have peace, trust, and a deep connection. Learn more: www.RabbiEisenberger.com   Get weekly reels & updates on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/YYGLUY3DCCTAA1  Watch full video shiurim & reels on YouTube: youtube.com/@RabbiEisenbergerPassion

00:01 Intro 00:22 Two-door courtyard: when you must light both 02:05 Today’s minhag: Only light once indoors 02:55 Earliest time to light 03:15 Lighting from Plag Hamincha in a pressing situation 04:32 Light after Maariv 05:15 If you forgot at sunset 05:47 How much oil you need 06:40 Using long candles 07:54 Not eating or learning before lighting 09:00 If the time passed — how late you can still light 09:34 Lighting after midnight — opinions 10:10 If you don’t have enough oil 10:16 Sick person helping with the menorah 10:24 Wrap-up Learn more: www.RabbiEisenberger.com   Get weekly reels & updates on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/YYGLUY3DCCTAA1  Watch full video shiurim & reels on YouTube: youtube.com/@RabbiEisenbergerPassion

00:00 Intro 00:42 Yaakov leaves home — the struggle begins 01:08 The dream: ladder, angels, and Hashem’s promise 04:29 Night as exile and hardship 06:23 Trusting Hashem in darkness 07:18 What it means to pray “for Hashem” 10:11 The Maariv mindset 11:09 Strengthening yourself during galus and marriage conflict 13:56 Hashem protects you even when you don’t see it 16:11 Joy in hardship brings yeshuah 17:22 Bringing this into marriage challenges 19:25 Two middos: humility & world-created-for-me 20:48 How humility gives strength 22:20 Yaakov: “I have nothing but trust Hashem.” 23:41 Rescue comes only from Hashem 26:01 Marriage hardship = opportunity to rise 26:48 Roman princess story — Hashem matches every couple 30:30 Cry or sing — your choice 31:03 Final marriage guidance 32:29 Closing Learn more: www.RabbiEisenberger.com   Get weekly reels & updates on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/YYGLUY3DCCTAA1  Watch full video shiurim & reels on YouTube: youtube.com/@RabbiEisenbergerPassion

00:00 Intro 00:48 Yaakov leaves home — the struggle begins 01:30 The dream: ladder, angels, and Hashem’s promise 05:20 Night as exile and hardship 06:15 Trusting Hashem in darkness 07:45 What it means to pray “for Hashem” 11:20 The Maariv mindset 12:00 strengthening yourself during galus and marriage conflict 12:40 Hashem protects you even when you don’t see it 13:45 Joy in hardship brings yeshuah 20:36 Bringing this into marriage challenges 23:00 Two middos: humility & world-created-for-me 25:08 How humility gives strength 27:55 Yaakov: “I have nothing but trust Hashem.” 29:55 Rescue comes only from Hashem 30:25 Marriage hardship = opportunity to rise 30:58 Roman princess story — Hashem matches every couple 34:45 Cry or sing — your choice 35:15 Final marriage guidance 36:27 Closing Learn more: www.RabbiEisenberger.com   Get weekly reels & updates on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/YYGLUY3DCCTAA1  Watch full video shiurim & reels on YouTube: youtube.com/@RabbiEisenbergerPassion

00:01 Introduction 00:24 Genealogy of Isaac and Abraham: Meaning of double language 01:10 Two ways to worship Hashem 02:01 Serving Hashem through daily actions 03:40 Jacob’s smartness and understanding 04:47 Reiterating two ways to worship Hashem 06:41 Marriage: Goals & Giving 07:51 Gratitude to Hashem & Spouse 08:38 Isaac & Rivka’s prayer: Miracle of pregnancy 10:48 Hashem creates miracles 11:45 Praying for your spouse and recognizing their righteousness 14:30 Abraham’s deeds & natural goodness 16:54 Success through abiding by Hashem’s Will 17:21 Worship Hashem in all aspects of life, especially in marriage 17:45 Closing Learn more: www.RabbiEisenberger.com   Get weekly reels & updates on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/YYGLUY3DCCTAA1  Watch full video shiurim & reels on YouTube: youtube.com/@RabbiEisenbergerPassion

00:01 Introduction 00:30 Genealogy of Yitzchak and Avraham, meaning of double language 01:10 Two paths to serve Hashem 02:01 Avodas Hashem through daily actions and gashmiyus 03:50 Yaakov’s wisdom in avodah 04:50 Success that comes when both approaches are used 06:50 Marriage: giving to bring your wife joy; Hashem fills your needs 07:20 Serving your spouse as serving Hashem 08:20 Yitzchak and Rivka’s tefillah and miraculous pregnancy 10:28 Hashem’s miracles beyond nature 11:00 Praying for your spouse’s righteousness 15:15 Avraham’s natural goodness 20:00 Living by Hashem’s Will 20:38 Serving Hashem in all areas 20:50 Closing and chizuk Learn more: www.RabbiEisenberger.com   Get weekly reels & updates on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/YYGLUY3DCCTAA1  Watch full video shiurim & reels on YouTube: youtube.com/@RabbiEisenbergerPassion

00:00 Introduction, Halachos of Rosh Chodesh   00:37 Women and Lamentation: Are women allowed to mourn on Rosh Chodesh?   00:53 Meaning of “מענות” and “מטפחות”, What forms of mourning are permitted   01:30 After burial, when mourning customs end   01:40 Saying Tziduk HaDin and Kaddish on Rosh Chodesh   03:40 Parshas “U’Vroshei Chodsheichem” in Pesukei d’Zimra   04:04 Tefillah on Rosh Chodesh, Yaaleh V’Yavo in Shemoneh Esrei   04:28 When to repeat the Amidah if Yaaleh V’Yavo was forgotten   04:58 Shacharis and Mincha differences, why not Ma’ariv   07:57 Hallel with skipping, Partial Hallel and its blessings   08:27 Customs of Eretz Yisrael vs. Chutz LaAretz for Hallel   09:07 When the individual may say the beracha on Hallel   11:09 Reading order and repetition of pesukim according to minhag   11:30 Rules of interrupting during Hallel   12:21 If one paused or read out of order, must he repeat?   13:44 Standing for Hallel   14:12 Closing Learn more: www.RabbiEisenberger.com   Get weekly reels & updates on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/YYGLUY3DCCTAA1  Watch full video shiurim & reels on YouTube: youtube.com/@RabbiEisenbergerPassion