Rabbi Shalom Arush

Rabbi Shalom Arush

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Eat Your Words!

Our words hold the divine power to lift up the world, but only if we guard our hearts first. Rabbi Arush shares how choosing unconditional love for every fellow Jew unlocks deep spiritual blessings. By protecting our speech from division, our prayers for the entire nation find true power.

Between Great and Small

Overcoming our fear of being "small" is the ultimate key to achieving true spiritual greatness. By humbly seeking out a spiritual guide and learning from those greater than us, we protect the future of our children and secure our place in the sacred chain of Torah tradition.

Let’s Meet Yehoshua Bin Nun

How did a humble assistant who arranged benches become the military leader of Israel?   Rabbi Arush reveals why Yehoshua bin Nun was actually a brilliant, battle-tested giant whose ultimate greatness lay in his willingness to hold himself small.

How to Gain Simplicity, Part 2 

Why does the Torah want us to laugh at ourselves? Too often, we use millions of clever excuses to stay distant from Hashem when we simply just want something else. Check out Part 2 of this series to learn how genuine simplicity can change your life!

How to Gain Simplicity, Part 1 

Feeling stuck in life? Rabbi Arush shares how a simple shift in your perspective can break the cycle and jumpstart your personal growth. Discover how letting go of overthinking and embracing simple faith can unlock a major leap forward in your life.

When the Yetzer Hara Fights for its Life

True faith begins with trusting our great spiritual leaders. Our entire mission in life depends on following the directives of our tzaddikim without questioning. The inner evil inclination wins when it tricks us into opposing or doubting our Torah leaders. Read how to stay strong against the ultimate test of opposition.

You Can Do It!

It is easy to fall into the trap of complaining and feeling unloved, but Rabbi Arush warns that this is a form of spiritual rebellion that breeds hopelessness. Choosing perfect faith and trusting in Hashem’s unconditional love will give you the strength to conquer any challenge.

Guide to Self-Assessment, Part 4 

The biggest mistake we make in our personal growth? Expecting a "spiritual pension" to just flow into our account without doing the daily work. If you want sustainable enthusiasm and peace at home, you must build it daily through hitbodedut (daily prayer).

Guide to Self-Assessment, Part 3 

Transform your daily hitbodedut into a powerful spiritual catalyst. This 3-step self assessment formula goes beyond standard hitbodedut to align your thoughts, words, and deeds. Turn your daily hour with Hashem into a dedicated engine for Torah-driven growth.

Guide to Self-Assessment, Part 2

We often treat hitbodedut and self-examination like an audit, but Rabbi Arush views it as an awakening. By focusing on our 'will,' we transform a quiet hour of solitude into a massive surge of clarity and teshuvah that carries us through the next 23 hours.

Guide to Self-Assessment, Part 1

Are you just counting days, or are you making the days count? We’re mid-way through the Omer, but the real work is happening inside. Rabbi Arush shares the secret to jumpstarting your teshuvah and building a closer connection with Hashem.

Child Insurance

Challenges to our personal holiness are everywhere. How can we protect our children? The answer isn't a lecture—it’s our own kedusha. Our daily prayers, our growth, and our cry of 'Abba, help me!' are what create the spiritual shield our children need. Everything depends on this.