A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan

Here it is, once a year we try to give over the focused seder. This year more than ever the material in this class is relevant to the situation klal yisroel finds themselves in. Show up with a pen and paper lock yourself in a quiet room and take it in. 
own it and give it over to your family. 

Finally Pesach is upon us and we go all out to prepare ourselves for the best seder ever. We try some wine and delve into different ideas in how to bring the best of ourselves and to bring out the best in our children with wonderful ideas and penetrating insights in to the secret of our immortality as Yidden!
Enjoy!

Pesach is upon us. We take a different approach toward our understanding of how to approach the Seder and make Maggid matter more! Some laughs and some tough truths about what it means to be a jew in our generation is dealt with as well. Enjoy! 
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Todays Class is an incredible deep dive into the level of Knowledge of Hashem. We talk about the incredible Neshama of Moshe Rabbeinu and the true meaning of Humility. We tap into purim and into our knowledge of really knowing Hashem. 

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In this eye opening class we break down the fundamentals of the truth of Happiness. using the wonderful book "What the Angels taught You" we explore traversing levels of Happiness beginning from the elusive happiness that society deems we need going up the ladder of faith to belief and knowledge. We unravel the mystery of simcha and how we can attain it in the simplest of ways.
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In this final class about self control in anger is a deep dive in to accepting ourselves. In light of the fact that we may be wrong and accepting others in light of the fact that we may be right. We are introduced to the Ego-Meter a wonderful little inventive idea in how to calculate our self awareness and self esteem in situations that we are threatened by others. Enjoy!

In this very deep and thought provoking episode we begin to approach one of the most difficult undertakings any human in our generation must do. Face their own character traits. Can others really have an affect on our moods? Is there anyway to really gain the upper hand of our emotional well being? Let's begin...
Also you get to hear how terrible of a person I am! its a crazy ride, Enjoy!

We take the next step in the amazing book 'What the Angels Taught You' by beginning to delve into the concept of knowledge of absolute truths. We establish some troubling facts about the elusive goal of emotional well-being based on the terrific book 'Real Power' and make a decison about the next few classes direction. Enjoy  

In this final episode on Tefillah from the wonderful book, "What the Angels Taught you" we delve in to the final two steps of Tefillah. Understanding ourselves better through what we ask for and how we go about our own effort to obtaining what we need. Along the way I read a heartfelt letter from one of my talmidim and talk about meeting a Senator, Enjoy.

In this Tefillah class we delve further into the give and take between us and Hashem in prayer. We use the classic book "What the angels have taught you" as a guide for this thought provoking journey. I feel you will find some new and fresh ideas about Tefillah that may help with your day to day connection to Hashem. There are some bits along the way. Enjoy

In this week's class we delve deeper into the world of Tefillah. Covering the first of five concepts laid out in the wonderful book titled , What the angels have taught you. We discuss the idea of Hashem's capacity and desire to give to us. He really loves us and wants to give. Along the way we discuss the Tenth of tevet, the tragedy of translating the Torah and getting my daughter on health insurance. Enjoy !

We begin a journey into the wonderful world of Tefillah. Using the classic book "What the Angels Have Taught Me" as our guide we delve into the immediate question that bothers us all. If Hashem knows what I need then why am I asking him for it? This fuels our initial endeavor into the powerful introspective world of Tefillah. Enjoy!

In this special Chanukah edition we delve into antisemitism of today, the tragedy that befell our people in Australia and our ultimate hope and how seeing love in each other and increasing Bitachon in Hashem is connected to what we think about when we look at the Chanukah Lights this year. I introduce and gift a special little sefer to the women shiur as we delve into the Bitachon it offers us.

In this finale of the Five levels of Pleasure we wind it down with the most thought provoking of all the pleasures, an Encounter with God. We discuss the soul of a Yid and how driven it is. We find out how all five pleasures interplay with each other as a need to obtain the highest pleasure. Some fun stories and accents can be found here as well, Enjoy!

SOOOO I get a bit emotional in this one. It is always an emotional journey and I break down my own life and choices. We talk about having purpose and showing it to our kids. Expressing that purpose and how to find it. Along the way we throw in a few stories of dealing with Israeli's. Enjoy!

In this continuation of the Five levels of Pleasure series we delve into the next two pleasures after a quick summary of the fifth level. In all honestly this one gets pretty real and raw. The content isn't for young ears but is a must for older ears. This one is heavy, Enjoy!

Our weekly Men Shiur has begun delving into how our Middot affect us and how to grow from it. We hit some amazing stories and concepts concerning gratitude. Also I am a bit more relaxed and loose by the Men class than other speeches so this maybe a bit of a ride!

Welcome to the wonderful world of the five levels of pleasure! We explore the difference between comfort and pleasure and how one is meant to being a focus on the pleasures Hashem has given us to enjoy in this world. 

We began a new mini-series covering the incredible Five Levels of Pleasure from Rabbi Noach Weinberg. We begin by exploring Lech- Lecha and continue on as an intro to this mind provoking limud. Enjoy!

In this weeks class we talk about the true meaning of taking on a Kabbalah and that falling is a part of it. Then we talk about the amazing concept of what a tzadik is and what the incredible height of what a Gadol is. 

With Yom Kippur just days away we need to come with a real understanding about how much Hashem truly loves us and wants us to do Teshuva and return to him. We explore this concept through the lens of the 13 attribute of Hashem's mercy. I also open up with a lesson I've learned from how my sons bar mitzvah class danced.
Enjoy and may we all be written and sealed in the book of life. Amen. 

It is a week to Rosh Hashana and we talk about becoming the best investment possible. These moments are so precious before Yom Hadin and it is time we learn a few facts about life and who is running it. Along the way I give two of the best parables to clarify this most important avodah. 

As we get closer to Rosh Hashana we need to define what life is, if that is what we are asking for on Rosh Hashana. We delve into what it may seem to be but is in truth a fallacy. After an incredible story and much dreaming we hopefully gain clarity on a life worth living. 

Hello Yidden! After a few weeks traveling we are back giving the weekly class. We begin with a Bang... ELUL! What is all the fear about? Were tap into the true meaning behind it all and leave with a sense of calm and a clearer mind of what our avodah is leading up to the High Holidays. We discuss carpool and Claw machine arcade games along the way. Enjoy!

There are so many of us who are disenchanted with the entire way Tisha b'Av demands of us. Sit on the floor. Mourn. Listen to sad stories. My Rebbi- Rav Yitzchock Berkovits Puts a terrific perspective on it all that had me actually excited for the avodah of Tisha B'av this year. 
In truth I gave this class right after I sat with Nachi Gordon from Meaningful Minute to film an Episode for Tisha B'av. What you will hear now is only bullet points of the depth we covered in that episode. You have to be a member o...

This time of year is always an odd one in Judaism. we are meant to feel something for Galut and the Bet Hamikdash but what? Believe it or not there is an underlying simcha to it all. We journey with the Jews in the Parsha through the 42 places in the Midbar to find a starting point for ourselves in making sense of these times. Also I admit I still like Lego.

In this Shiur We explore the incredible secret behind what makes a great Jewish leader. We discuss homebrewing beer & some of my favorite stories.

We get vulnerable in this one! We dive deep into the ideas I heard from My Rebbi Rav Yitzock Berkovitz Shlita concerning the Yetzer Hora's lies when it comes to negative thoughts and depressive ideas. Along the way I confess to too much, just waaaay too much. 

In this weeks Shiur we tackle the confusing story of Korach based on the humility of Moshe. It is an eye opening look at how one is meant to go about giving of themselves to the klal and to mitzvot. Along the way we hear about whitewater rafting trips and WhatsApp etiquette. Enjoy!

I Know. We are all feeling it. The war in Israel and our brothers and sisters suffering in bomb shelters as missiles mercilessly rain down upon them. In our class today we share chizuk and ideas to help us gain clarity and focus as jews always do in the face of evil. Along the way we come face to face with those who put their mouths and false pretenses before the truths their eyes are showing them.

In this Pre Shavuot Shiur we try to explain the connection we feel on Shavuot and the ultimate acceptance we partake in. Along the way we talk about cheesecake and 24 adornments of a bride and its connection to the Tikkun Lel Shavuot. Enjoy!

SOooooo I wasn't sure I should post this one. Still not sure. It is pretty intense but I felt maybe someone out there will gain. I make some archaic references from my teenage music listening years and try to move us in a direction of Torah growth. Enjoy

This is a fun one. I laugh so hard in the middle I need a moment to compose myself. We go through some outrageous stories of the Rashbi that shed light on what we as a people should focus on to tear up any bad decree's in heaven. Along the way, my son shares an interesting thought and I drop a Major push to buy some Artscroll sets at 25 percent off!

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This one is pretty hard hitting. I didn't mean for it to be so intense but I realized how much I have personally weakened in my own Kedusha since I have moved from Israel and I guess this is the product of that! We talk about the famous Ramban of Menuval B'reshut hatroah in todays society. We find a hidden gem of a Ramban in Acharei Mot that teaches 4 levels of living for this world and the next. And a funny story in a pizza shop in Israel.

Welcome Back!! We are starting up again after Pesach with a brand new Shiur on the 3 causes of Lashon Hara based on the Amazing Sefer 'Pushing Your Buttons' On the Parsha written by Rabbi Moshe Gruenstein. We ask if Hashem is a Scout or a Scoreboard and hear some amazing ideas about the Luz Bone, Reb Shayala and Melava Malka. Enjoy!

^^Announcement^^- I am excited to announce a new online community and class I am giving on Shaare Habitachon, this FREE class is powered by Meaningful Minute we called this series "Faith it till you make...

It is finally here! SEDER TIME! Please grab a pen and paper for this one because it is the legendary focused Seder From My Rebbi Rav Berkowitz with all the Fire I can muster. We laugh and learn some heavy hitting points of how to imbue our children with a fierce sense of jewish identity and show them the secret of our immortality! Yeah we also talk about stocks.

I have made Pesach Cards that explain this class in detail and so much more about a focused seder. Please email me at:
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Pesach is here!! We begin our journey to unravel the mystery of what we are meant to give over to our children and ourselves over the course of Pesach. Even if you are heard my other Pesach Shiurim I cover new ground in this shiur so give it a listen!!

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In this episode we tackle the idea of humility in the Parah Adumah. Along the way we hear about husbands avodah in marriage and how the build up from Parshat Shekalim culminates in Nissan. Oh Yeah, there is a lot about marriage. Like more than I should've shared. Enjoy!

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YESSSS!! PURIM is the happiest time of the year. We discuss some amazing little known stories of the Megillah, like what is the deal with Vashti's tail? We then explore th very difficult challenges Esther faced and how she in her times and we in our times will persevere.

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WOW WOW WOW!!! What a beautiful turn out and FIRE TORAH! We explore the concept of Marbin B'Simcha, and the some incredible stories along the way. Its an emotional one, and a simcha filled one. 

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