Daily Boost with Charlie Harary

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  The Power of Simcha on Sukkos and Hoshana Raba 02.10.2026 1Std. 11Min.

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  Someone Else’s Blessing Doesn’t Take Away From Yours 02.10.2026 52Min.

  Why can someone else’s happiness feel like something is missing from our own lives? And how do we work on jealousy when we can’t simply switch off the feeling? In this episode of Dialing Bnei Brak, Charlie Harary and Rabbi Moshe Levi explore the connection between emunah, simcha, and genuine giving. As Sukkot leads into Hoshana Rabbah, they explain how wishing others well becomes a practical way to strengthen our trust in Hashem. In this episode: Why someone else’s success doesn’t mean you’re falling behind. How true giving begins with what you want for another person. Why simcha goes deeper than being in a good mood. How our words and actions can feed jealousy or help us work through it. The practice of blessing someone with more, even before you fully feel it. Why working on our middot takes repetition, patience, and effort. A practical takeaway: When jealousy comes up, pause before commenting or criticizing. Bless that person with more goodness, and repeat it whenever the feeling returns. Find more episodes and the full transcript at kelil.org. This episode is sponsored by Zichron Naftali. Support their work at zichronnaftali.com. 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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  Can You Be Happy Without Having All the Answers? 30.09.2026 1Std. 21Min.

  What do you do when you’ve asked every question and still don’t have an answer? In this episode of Dialing Bnei Brak, Charlie Harary and Rabbi Moshe Levy explore the connection between asking questions, trusting Hashem, and finding simcha. Beginning with the way we learn Torah, Rabbi Levy explains how “I don’t understand, but I trust You” can become a meaningful response to life’s uncertainty. Through the lessons of Sukkot, they discuss how humility makes room for emunah, why unresolved questions can affect our relationship with Hashem, and how to practice trust when everyday frustrations arise. In this episode: Why Torah learning begins with questions. How to trust Hashem when you cannot understand what’s happening. The connection between middot, emunah, simcha, and giving. What the discomfort of the sukkah teaches us. How small moments become opportunities to practice emunah. Bringing the lessons of Sukkot into the rest of the year. Explore more teachings and upcoming courses at kelil.org. Find the full Dialing Bnei Brak series on the Daily Boost podcast and Torah Anytime. 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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  Sukkos: You Just Have to Show Up 28.09.2026 46Min.

  What if sitting in the sukkah and simply being there is enough? In this episode of Dialing Bnei Brak, Charlie explores a surprising idea about Sukkot: we spend so much of life measuring ourselves by what we produce that it can be hard to believe our presence matters to Hashem. The sukkah invites us to eat, rest, and spend time with Him. The conversation also looks at what it means to show up when davening or learning feels difficult, why effort matters even when the result falls short, and how remembering who we are can change what we do. 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 Simcha of Sukkot- LIVE at Chazaq 27.09.2026 56Min.

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  Sukkos: The Secret Power of Simcha 23.09.2026 1Std. 12Min.

  Sukkot: How to Practice Joy When Life Feels Uncertain Why does Sukkot ask us to leave the comfort of our homes and celebrate in a temporary structure? In this episode of Dialing Bnei Brak, Charlie explores the connection between Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot with Rabbi Levy. Their conversation moves from gratitude and trust to the work of simcha: learning to enjoy what is here, even when we don’t know what comes next. They also get practical. What do you do when the sukkah is hot, the kids are restless, or someone makes a comment that gets under your skin? And why might bringing joy to another person be one of the clearest signs that your own joy is growing? In this episode: Why the sukkah recalls the protection of the Clouds of Glory How gratitude and trust prepare us for the joy of Sukkot Why being present matters more than waiting for perfect circumstances How to prepare for holiday frustrations before they happen The connection between emunah, simcha, and giving to others 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 Real Love Looks Like in a Jewish Marriage 18.09.2026 1Std. 47Min.

  What does it actually mean to bring Hashem into a marriage? In this episode of Dialing Bnei Brak, Charlie Harary and Rabbi Moshe Levy explore the deeper meaning of shalom bayit, emunah and love. They explain why peace is more than simply avoiding conflict, how taharat hamishpacha creates a vessel for the Shechinah, and why the details of halacha matter inside a Jewish home. The conversation challenges the way modern culture defines love. Real love is not determined only by feelings or immediate comfort. It means trusting Hashem’s guidance, protecting the spiritual connection within the marriage and helping your spouse grow closer to Him. This episode is intended for married listeners.  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 If Hashem Doesn’t Give You What You Prayed For? 17.09.2026 1Std. 5Min.

  What happens when you daven, trust Hashem, and still don’t get the answer you wanted? In this episode, Charlie Harary and Rabbi Moshe Levy explore one of the hardest parts of emunah: learning to separate what happens to us from the meaning we give it. Through the story of Rabbi Akiva, the Asarah Harugei Malchus, and the deeper message of Yom Kippur, they discuss why our greatest spiritual growth may come not from what we achieve, but from how we respond when life doesn’t go according to plan. True emunah is being able to say, “I don’t understand, but I still trust You.” 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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  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 1Std. 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 1Std. 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