The Rabbi Kelemen Podcast

The Rabbi Kelemen Podcast

Rabbi Kelemen is the founder and Rosh Kollel of the Center for Kehillah Development, a leadership development project devoted to the growth of Jewish communities worldwide. He also created the International Organization of Mussar Vaadim. He has been honored as a visiting scholar at universities and communal organizations around the world. During his decade-long tenure at Neve in Jerusalem, he influenced thousands of students. He is also the author of many journal articles and books, among them: Permission to Believe, Permission to Receive, Planting and Building, and To Kindle a Soul.

Episodes

April 2, 2025 179 mins

Mussar and Mental Health presentation by Rabbi Kelemen. Visit https://www.lawrencekelemen.com/ for more

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Could you discuss the challenges of being a frum single woman in an Orthodox Jewish community? Family holds an incredibly significant place in our lives, and it’s often seen as the ultimate ideal. To illustrate this, your Inner Circle content currently features six series, two of which focus on marriage and parenting.

It is excruciatingly painful to be single, not just experiencing moments of loneliness like everyone does, but livi...

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January 26, 2025 14 mins

What’s the Torah perspective on health and putting in our hishtadlus to take care of our bodies and physical needs? Rabbi Kelemen often emphasizes the importance of getting sufficient sleep, exercising, and eating well. I would love a deep dive into Torah sources on this topic. I am personally drawn to a healthy lifestyle and know it is rooted in Torah values.

However, at our children’s Jewish schools and shul, it often feels as th...

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How does one strengthen ratzon or create a new ratzon? Is it through building, planting and praying? I would really appreciate hadracha for this. Rabbi Kelemen answers. Listen to more on https://lawrencekelemen.com/

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January 21, 2024 25 mins

Unlock the secrets to personal growth in Torah and the importance of sleep in our latest podcast. Click here to visit Rabbi Kelemen's website for more free classes.

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Rabbi Kelemen answers questions about Israel's war with Hamas.

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In this thought-provoking video, Rabbi Kelemen dives deep into the period known as Bein HaMetzarim, also known as the Three Weeks, leading up to the solemn day of Tisha B'Av. Join Rabbi Kelemen as he explores the contrasting perspectives surrounding this period: Is it a time of wrath and mourning, or is it about love? Delving into ancient Jewish wisdom, Rabbi Kelemen offers a unique and insightful perspective on this important ...

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Welcome to "Bedtime Battles: Mastering the Art of Putting Kids to Bed," a captivating video that offers valuable strategies and wisdom for navigating the often challenging task of putting children to bed. In this insightful presentation, viewers will be guided by renowned educator and spiritual guide, Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen.

Throughout the video, Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen shares practical techniques that promote calmness and...

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"Does the Rabbi have any practical advice for making one's spouse seem more attractive than they really are? Besides for focusing on their good  qualities, how can I make my spouse more attractive in my eyes, without  actually changing their appearance? I'm not a shallow person and looks  certainly aren't everything. But sometimes I struggle in this area.  Thanks in advance."  learn more www.lawrencekelemen...

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A brief biography of one of the most influential Mussar leaders of the 20th century. Rabbi Kelemen introduces his listeners to the unique worldview Rabbi Wolbe absorbed from his teachers in Mir, Poland, and developed during World War II and his post-war years in Israel. check out LawrenceKelemen.com for more

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June 2, 2022 15 mins

Rabbi Kelemen said previously that no one is intrinsically an addict or intrinsically has an anger problem etc. everyone can change. I was brought up with this concept but I find myself hitting a brick wall when it comes to labels. When someone has been diagnosed with high functioning autism, OCD, or ADHD. Many medical people and others, that I  have encountered, see these people as stuck in their diagnosis. Yes,  they ca...

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How does a person properly handle the unsolicited periods of loneliness that God sends his/her way from time to time?  for more visit www.lawrencekelemen.com

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September 13, 2021 20 mins

Rabbi Kelemen goes through the ins and outs of teshuva in a very practical way. Elul is a powerful time for change and personal growth, and we want to help contribute to yours.

Rabbi Kelemen has a small, intimate, online "Inner Circle" community, which he meets with once a month and answers questions live direct from his home in Jerusalem. This community also receives brand new classes from Rabbi Kelemen each month.

For a limited t...

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Rabbi Kelemen explains how to juggle Torah learning and the needs of others.

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A) I know and believe that the idea of "conversion therapy" is wrong  and, in fact, seems to have very painful results... However, if one's  genetic makeup is only weekly connected to that attraction, from a  scientific perspective, why is it so harmful. Is it just because the  societal pull and acceptance is already so great, that from their very  real perspective, they are identifying is LGBTQ, and you ca...

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January 20, 2021 10 mins

Rabbi Kelemen answers an Inner Circle member's question on whether or not to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

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October 18, 2020 22 mins

Rabbi Kelemen explains why children always want more and what you can do about it.

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Those who have been most touched by a crisis often have a unique opportunity to contribute to its resolution.  COVID-19 survivors can save lives in ways no one else can.  Here Rabbi Kelemen explains how.

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March 16, 2020 37 mins

Rabbi Kelemen shares his perspective on the Coronavirus in a recent call with his Inner Circle members. If you'd like to join him live each month visit LawrenceKelemen.com

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November 10, 2019 25 mins

Rabbi Kelemen answers a mother who is not sure if she should stay home with her children anymore. If you like this, visit www.lawrencekelemen.com for more

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