Daily Boost with Charlie Harary

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  Real Teshuvah Does Not Involve Guilt or Worry 14.09.2026 46min

  What if teshuvah was never supposed to leave you feeling guilty, anxious, or afraid? In this episode, Charlie Harary and Rabbi Moshe Levy challenge one of the biggest misunderstandings about teshuvah. Real teshuvah isn’t about staying stuck in what you did wrong. It’s about identifying what needs to change, making a real commitment to fix it, and moving forward with determination. They explore why panic can actually come from the yetzer hara, how teshuvah me’ahavah can transform our mistakes into opportunities for growth, and why helping another Jew grow can become part of our own return to Hashem. Teshuvah isn’t about feeling worse about who you were. It’s about becoming excited about who you can become. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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  Your Tefillah Starts Before You Open the Siddur 10.09.2026 39min

  What if tefillah begins long before you open your siddur? In this episode of Dialing Bnei Brak, Charlie Harary and Rabbi Moshe Levy explore the connection between emunah, tefillah, and hishtadlus, and why they’re not separate parts of our relationship with Hashem. Rabbi Levy explains how our actions can themselves be a form of tefillah, and why the way we prepare for davening, behave in shul, and live throughout the day can impact the words we eventually say. As we approach the Yomim Noraim, this episode challenges us to bring our minds, hearts, words, and actions into alignment and to treat every shul as the Mikdash Me’at it truly is. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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  The Greatest Gift You Can Give Hashem 09.09.2026 1h 1min

  What does Hashem really want from us on Rosh Hashanah? In this episode of Dialing Bnei Brak, Charlie Harary and Rabbi Moshe Levy explore why real change goes deeper than taking on another mitzvah or resolution. They discuss how our middos shape our relationship with Hashem, why lowering our ego and making shalom can be one of the greatest korbanos we offer, and how gratitude, simcha, and letting go of resentment can transform the way we enter Rosh Hashanah. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s giving Hashem something deeper: ourselves. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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  What Does Hashem Really Want From Me? Going From Rules to Relationshps 02.09.2026 53min

  What does Hashem actually want from us? In this episode of Dialing Bnei Brak, Charlie Harary and Rabbi Moshe Levy challenge the way we think about doing “more” or “less” in our religious lives. They explore how even something that looks more religious can miss the point when it comes from ego, competition, or at the expense of others, while constantly looking for ways to do less can reveal something deeper about our relationship with Hashem. The goal isn’t simply more rules or fewer rules. It’s learning to ask the right question: What does Hashem want from me right now? This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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  Wives Only: The Unique Power of a Wife on Rosh Hashanah 30.08.2026 44min

  This Rosh Hashanah, the first day falls on Shabbos, making Shabbos and shalom more important than ever. In this wives-only episode, Charlie Harary and Rabbi Levy explore the incredible influence a woman has over her home and the power of ayin tov: choosing to see the good in her husband, children, and the people closest to her. As we ask Hashem to look at us favorably this Rosh Hashanah, perhaps one of the greatest preparations we can make is learning to look at others the same way, creating a home filled with shalom, growth, and bracha. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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  Husbands Only: Your Most Important Rosh Hashanah Avodah 30.08.2026 1h 11min

  This Rosh Hashanah, the first day falls on Shabbos, and without the shofar, Shabbos itself becomes our advocate. But Shabbos requires something else: shalom. In this husbands-only episode, Charlie Harary and Rabbi Levy explore why one of the deepest forms of teshuvah may happen at home: how a husband sees his wife, speaks to her, supports her, and puts her needs ahead of his own. Before adding more Tehillim, Selichos, or time in shul, ask a harder question: Is my Avodas Hashem bringing more love, patience, and peace into my home? This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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  You Can’t Do Teshuvah Until You Do This 18.08.2026 48min

  Elul is a time to look inward, but what if real teshuvah also depends on how we look at everyone around us? In this episode, Rabbi Moshe Levy explores the connection between cheshbon ha-nefesh, Ahavat Hashem, and wanting other Jews to grow. He explains why recognizing our flaws is not a reason to feel discouraged, but one of the most powerful ways to grow. And he challenges us to look honestly at jealousy, kavod, and whether we truly want others to succeed, even beyond ourselves. A powerful conversation about what teshuvah really asks of us and how the work of Elul can bring us closer to Hashem. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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  Do You Really Want the Truth? How to Find the Right Rebbe 10.08.2026 49min

  What does it really mean to have a Rebbe? In this episode of Dialing Bnei Brak, Charlie Harary and Rabbi Moshe Levi explore why finding the right spiritual guidance starts with something much harder: being honest with yourself. They discuss how our biases and desires can shape the questions we ask, why a Rebbe isn’t there to simply validate the decisions we’ve already made, and how humility, respect, and a genuine desire for ratzon Hashem can bring greater clarity and siyata d’Shmaya into our lives. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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  Loving Hashem By Loving Eachother 30.07.2026 55min

  What does it really mean to love Hashem? In this episode of Dialing Bnei Brak, Charlie Harary and Rabbi Moshe Levi explore a powerful idea: the truest measure of Ahavas Hashem is how deeply you care about another Jew's success. Through stories, Torah sources, and practical examples, they discuss why real love means helping others reach their full potential, overcoming jealousy, and sharing the good Hashem has given you. They also reveal how this perspective can transform the way we approach teshuvah, Elul, and our relationships with the people around us. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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  The Tiny Mitzvah That Brings the Geulah 21.07.2026 26min

  Something as simple as saying, 'I heard this from...' doesn't seem like it could change the world. Yet Chazal teach that one who quotes a teaching in the name of the person who said it brings redemption to the world. Why? In this episode, Charlie Harary sits down with Rabbi Moshe Levi to uncover one of the most overlooked ideas in Torah. Together they explore why the Gemara is so meticulous about preserving names, how Torah is passed through an unbroken chain from Moshe Rabbeinu, and why humility is the key that allows the light of Torah to flow into the world. They discuss: Why the Gemara constantly records who said every teaching. How quoting someone by name strengthens the chain of Mesorah. What Chazal mean when they say a person's lips continue moving in the grave. Why giving credit is about far more than good manners. How this simple practice brings more Shechinah into the world. What Moshe Rabbeinu teaches us about humility and receiving Torah. How to know whether the Torah you're hearing is truly part of the Mesorah. A practical way every Jew can help bring the Geulah closer. Sometimes the smallest mitzvos carry the greatest spiritual weight. This conversation will change the way you learn Torah, share Torah, and think about the responsibility of passing it on faithfully.  This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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  The Real Reason We're Still in Galus 15.07.2026 17min

  As Tisha B'Av approaches, Rabbi Moshe Levi shares a powerful perspective on the connection between the sin of the Meraglim, sinas chinam, and the path to Geulah. Charlie and Rabbi Levi explore a surprising idea: perhaps emunah doesn't create great middos—perhaps great middos create real emunah. The conversation explains why jealousy, arrogance, and self-centeredness leave less room for the Shechinah, while humility, kindness, and genuine concern for others allow Hashem's presence to fill our lives. Through practical examples—from honoring parents to overcoming envy—the episode reveals how everyday character development becomes the foundation for deeper faith. Rather than waiting for Geulah to arrive, Rabbi Levi challenges each of us to bring more Shechinah into our own lives by becoming just one percent better every day. In this episode: Why the Meraglim and sinas chinam share the same spiritual root The surprising relationship between middos and emunah How gaavah pushes the Shechinah out of our lives Why loving Hashem begins with loving His children The deeper meaning of Tisha B'Av and the Nine Days Practical ways to increase middos and strengthen your connection with Hashem How personal growth brings the world one step closer to Geulah If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone preparing for Tisha B'Av. Sponsored by Zichron Naftali. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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  How to Measure Your Real Potential 10.07.2026 40min

  Fear of People as a Tool for Fear of Heaven: Rabbi Levi on Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai's Final Blessing Charlie Harary dials Rabbi Moshe Levi to explore one of the most surprising teachings in the Gemara: Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai's final blessing to his students—'May your fear of Heaven be like your fear of people.' Rather than lowering the standard of fearing Hashem, Rabbi Levi reveals that this blessing provides a practical blueprint for spiritual growth. The discussion challenges listeners to look honestly at their own lives. The discipline they show for work, the sacrifices they make for success, the patience they display in public, and the effort they invest to earn the approval of others all reveal a deeper truth: they are already capable of far more than they often believe. Those moments become evidence of what they can achieve in their Avodas Hashem. Rabbi Levi explains why honest self-inspection is one of the greatest tools for growth, why accepting that we're 'not there yet' is a source of strength rather than shame, and why a true Rav challenges us instead of simply making us feel good. The conversation also reframes the yetzer hara, personal weaknesses, and even spiritual struggles as opportunities to uncover the potential Hashem has already placed within us. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Dialing Bnei Brak00:17 Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai's Final Blessing02:09 Why We Fear People More Than Hashem03:36 Using Social Pressure as a Spiritual Tool05:34 What Your Daily Habits Reveal About Your Potential07:28 Become an Inspector of Your Own Actions10:00 Why Constructive Mussar Is So Difficult to Accept11:47 The Role of a Rav Who Truly Knows You12:57 'Not There Yet'—A New Definition of Growth17:13 Redirecting Your Strength Toward Hashem19:15 The Hidden Meaning Behind a Deathbed Teaching20:18 The Humility of the Greatest Torah Leaders21:25 Learning to Fear Heaven Through Human Nature22:10 Turning the Yetzer Hara Into a Growth Tool23:30 Self-Worth Without Self-Deception25:01 How Weaknesses Become Sources of Strength27:34 What Work, Family, and Relationships Reveal About You28:23 What Made the Tannaim Truly Great32:34 Honest Effort vs. Excuses34:15 The Torah's Perspective on 'Fake It Till You Make It'34:50 Final Takeaways and Sponsor This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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  You Can't Get Close to Hashem Without This: The Truth About Respecting Your Parents 12.07.2026 50min

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  Why Honoring Your Parents is So Hard and How To Get Better At It 09.07.2026 34min

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  The Three Weeks: Utilizing the "Speedboat" to Redemption 08.07.2026 58min

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  Fake It Until You Become It 07.07.2026 17min

  Growth doesn't always begin with inspiration. Sometimes it begins with action. During the Three Weeks, we're given a unique opportunity to become closer to Hashem—but many of us feel stuck. We want to grow, yet our emotions don't always cooperate. In this episode, Charlie shares a powerful teaching from the Ramchal and Rabbi Levi about the Torah's version of 'fake it until you make it.' When your actions move before your feelings, you're not being a hypocrite—you’re building the person you want to become. Discover: Why 'fake it until you make it' is rooted in Torah The difference between pretending for people and changing for Hashem How outward actions reshape your inner world Why humility—not perfection—is the key to spiritual growth A practical mindset to help you grow during the Three Weeks and beyond You don't have to wait until you feel ready. Sometimes the first step toward becoming someone new is acting like that person today. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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  The Thing Destroying Your Relationship With Hashem (And How to Overcome It) 02.07.2026 18min

  The Three Weeks are often associated with mourning the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash and the dangers of sinat chinam (baseless hatred). But what if both the story of the spies and the destruction of the Temple point to something even deeper? In this episode, Charlie Harary explores a powerful teaching from Rabbi Levi that identifies gaavah (ego) as the root beneath both our fractured relationships with other people and our distance from Hashem. Rather than viewing arrogance as something obvious or extreme, this conversation uncovers the subtle ways self-focus shapes our decisions, our emotions, and our spiritual growth. Through the examples of the Meraglim, Shaul HaMelech, and the practices of Tisha B'Av, you'll discover why the Three Weeks may be the greatest opportunity of the year for lasting personal transformation. In This Episode Why the stories of the Meraglim and sinat chinam share the same root A deeper definition of gaavah beyond pride or arrogance What Shaul HaMelech teaches about the hidden nature of ego Why Tisha B'Av is designed to cultivate humility How self-focus impacts our relationships with Hashem and other people Why gaavah is considered the source of every negative middah Practical ways to begin identifying ego in everyday life during the Three Weeks This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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  The Message Every Jew Needs to Hear: It's Not About How Hard You Work 09.06.2026 30min
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  Dialing Bnei Brak: The One Night That Changes the Entire Year 19.05.2026 27min

  What is Shavuot really about? In this episode, Charlie Harary shares a powerful conversation with Rabbi Levy in Bnei Brak exploring why Leil Shavuot may be the most important night of the year. More than just learning Torah, Shavuot is about devekus, becoming attached to Hashem through Torah. The episode dives into why Shavuot is considered the “Rosh Hashanah” for Torah, how Torah impacts every area of life, and why effort and preparation matter more than perfection. Topics include:• Torah as connection, not just information• How Shavuot affects parnassah, shidduchim, refuah, and spiritual growth• The deeper meaning behind staying up all night• Why preparation itself creates connection• Practical guidance for men, women, and families This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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  Dialing Bnei Brak: Why We Feel More Insecure Than Ever 08.05.2026 15min

  In a generation with more comfort, opportunity, wealth, and connection than ever before, why do so many people still feel insecure? This episode explores a surprising and deeply uncomfortable idea: insecurity may not actually be the opposite of gaavah. It may be a subtle form of it. Drawing from a conversation with Rabbi Levi in Bnei Brak, we unpack the difference between old school gaavah, the loud arrogance we all recognize, and the quieter version many of us struggle with today: building our identity around external validation. Careers. Status. Money. Appearance. Intelligence. Even ruchnius. Using the mashal of Jenga blocks, the episode explores what happens when we slowly replace our true identity, our neshama and connection to Hashem, with the fragile “paper towels” of social approval and comparison. Topics discussed include:• Why modern life can increase insecurity• The connection between self esteem and gaavah• How society teaches us to measure ourselves externally• The difference between purpose and identity• Why comparison quietly disconnects us from Hashem• Recognizing subtle forms of gaavah during Sefirat HaOmer• Rebuilding identity around the soul instead of validation This is not an episode about feeling smaller.It’s about remembering how much bigger we really are. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate