The midwife switched the babies at birth. The king's son grew up as the son of the servant, and the servant's son grew up as the son of a king. The result is a story of suspense, confusion and the key to understanding our own lives.

The 7th and 8th Principles of Emuna are closely related. Whereas the 7th is our belief in the prophecy of Moses, our 8th is the belief that the Torah we have today is the same one that the Almighty gave to Moses atop Mount Sinai.

"If we knew that a rare gift was concealed within our difficulties, we could laugh; but with emuna, we start laughing even before we discover the gift."  An old parable about a donkey in trouble gives us a different perspective on life's difficulties. Here's two-and-a-half minutes of encouragement:

Strong comebacks lead to great achievements and much better second efforts, so don't ever despair when you have a setback. In the next 5 minutes, we learn how to mobilize the strength within us to make a great comeback. It's the real deal. Rejected? Don't be dejected, just listen to this:

Some interpret this intriguing tale as Rebbe Nachman's autobiography. In any event, it portrays the battle of good against evil and the international war against the revelation of righteousness.

Our 6th of the 13 Principles of Emuna is our belief in the message of the true prophets. Why is it so critically important to know that the words of the prophets are true?

Maybe you think that you're not musical but King David says otherwise. Here's how the events of your life come together to create a beautiful melody that's ever so gratifying to the Almighty. The song of your life is so exquisitely unique, and here's what makes it such a special niggun (melody)...

After reviewing Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, we conclude Rebbe Nachman's classic tale, which hints at the ingathering of the exiles and the imminent coming of Moshiach.

This principle is the foundation of monotheism, forbidding idolatry and false gods, thereby precluding worship or submission to anyone or anything else other than the Creator.

Looking for a soul mate and have trouble either finding him/her or gaining clarity if it's the right one, your bashert, intended match for life? Today's podcast is just what you need, whether you're looking for yourself or trying to find the right match for your son or daughter.

After reviewing Parts 1, 2 and 3, we continue with Rebbe Nachman's classic tale, which hints at the frustrating efforts of the true Messiah to reveal himself. But in the end, it will all be good.

The Creator defies time and space. He is infinite and eternal, preceding the beginning of time and existing forever even after the end of time. Learning this vital principle of emuna is conducive to inner peace and longevity.

What would you think a man or woman's worst evil inclination is? You'll be surprised, just like the women of the "Nishmas" group I spoke to last week were...

Today’s lesson provides practical tools for parents of special needs children. This is the type of living emuna that enables them to cope with the many challenges they face.

After reviewing Parts 1 and 2, we continue with Rebbe Nachman's classic tale, which hints at the painful, seemingly endless exile of the Divine Presence. Even more painful are the frustrating efforts of the true Messiah to reveal himself. But in the end, it will all be good.

The Creator defies any description, nor can a mortal understand Him or His workings in any way. Kabbalistic terminology refers to Hashem as Ein Sof, "The Infinite," for there is nothing tangible or finite about Hashem. Since the human intellect is both tangible and finite, it can neither grasp Hashem nor comprehend His incorporeality. Why is this concept so difficult for people to accept?

Raising a special needs child is not only a tremendous challenge, but a difficult test of emuna as well. Many parents of special needs children ask, "Why me?" Good question! Let's get some answers...

King David spoke from the soul. As the Almighty's anointed, his soul contained the sparks of all of our souls. His exquisite words are the protocols of his intimate discourse with the Almighty. These words illuminated his soul in the darkness that he faced his entire life. Therefore, when we say them too, they also glow and illuminate our souls in the midst of today's darkness that stands between us and happiness. The Book of Psalms in Spoken English is now available online at Amazon in 3 distinct formats: hardcover, paperback and ebook. Let King David's glowing words brighten your soul. The feeling is somewhere between exquisite and sublime, somewhere lofty in the realm of inspiration where everything glows.

After reviewing Part 1, we continue with Rebbe Nachman's classic tale, which hints at the painful, seemingly endless exile of the Divine Presence. Even more painful are the frustrating efforts of the true Messiah to reveal himself. He too must suffer exile and tribulations. This is poignant portrait of dedication shows the national characteristics that will surely hasten Moshiach.

Some of history's most brilliant minds have misconstrued the concept of "One perfect, infinite and inseparable whole…perfectly unified." We are talking about the very core of monotheism. The principle of Divine Unity is therefore universal, not just Jewish. The reason that great minds and intellectuals so frequently fail to understand the notion of Divine Unity is because it defies intellect. Emuna in general and the principle of Divine Unity in particular only begin where intellect leaves off...