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Janine Stella hosts Yosh Markell on the Podcast Queen show for an intimate discussion about his journey of being wrongfully accused. They explore the critical roles that faith and family played in helping him persevere through years of uncertainty. This episode highlights how those difficult years served as the ultimate inspiration for creating the LivingYosh platform to foster resilience in others.

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Torah For The S.O.U.L.

Weekly voice memos connecting the Parsha to your soul. By Chaim Hirsch.

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Chaim Hirsch shares a weekly Dvar Torah that will life the soul in many ways!!!!

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*THEME OF THE WEEK:* Redefining the Social Influencer

_Are you waiting for a platform to influence or do you realize you already have one?_ Real influence isn’t about followers. It’s about quietly shaping the people around you to grow, care, and create a Kiddush Hashem. In this shiur, we’ll uncover the fascinating path Chazal give to repairing a chilul Hashem, a mind-blowing revelation behind holding the arba minim together on Succos, the hidden lesson from the relatives of which a regular Kohen can become Tamei, and the one exception for when the Kohen Gadol can come into contact with a corpse. Along the way, you’ll hear about a 7-year-old whose excitement over corn got the attention of the state governor, a mother ready to sell her diamond ring for her son’s learning, a single mitzvah that unknowingly saved lives and transformed generations, and the boy who stopped a bar mitzvah boycott. Each story reveals the power of simple influence. *If you’ve ever thought you’re not on the level to influence others, this shiur will show you that your daily choices may be shaping more lives than you think.*

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Life too heavy ? You may be carrying it Alone

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Shavous : Your Relationship with Hashem , is it a conversation or a voice note ?

May 21, 2026
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When Complaining Takes Over : How to F.L.I.P the script

*SHIUR SUMMARY:* _Are you constantly complaining and stuck in bad moods?_ This week’s shiur explores how negativity spreads, the danger of constant complaining, and how one shift in perspective can completely F.L.I.P. the narrative. We’ll examine the strange language the Jews used when complaining about the maan, and how a negative atmosphere influenced even great people like Miriam, Aharon, and the tribal leaders. We’ll also uncover why the Torah interrupts the complaints to describe the uniqueness of the maan, and the lesson behind Aharon HaKohen using the steps of the menorah even when he didn’t need them. Along the way, we’ll hear powerful stories of the man who almost threw away a winning lottery ticket, the woman who discovered that being forced from her apartment was actually salvation, the lesson from a blind meshulach at my door, the woman who learned an unexpected lesson from an interview of someone quietly saying Tehillim, and the Holocaust survivor’s tiny siddur that disappeared for decades before finally finding its way home. This shiur is about recognizing how quickly complaining and bad moods can take over a person’s life. Then we’ll learn the solution of how changing perspective can completely transform a person’s outlook and emunah!

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The Fight Formula : Tools to Calm conflict before it explodes

The Fight Formula: *SHIUR SUMMARY:* Why do some disagreements fade away while others spiral into years of resentment? This week’s shiur explores the hidden formula for preventing conflict before it explodes. We’ll uncover practical Torah tools for navigating disagreements and knowing what to do when someone tries to pull you into a fight. We’ll examine the remarkable prophecy that Korach’s style of rebellion will never happen again, and what that means for our own arguments today. Plus, we’ll learn the fascinating reason behind Moshe’s instruction for Korach returning in the morning, while also discovering the hidden message for why almond blossoms appeared on Aharon’s staff. All of this will reveal powerful secrets for dealing with conflict. Along the way, we’ll hear the unbelievable story of the man who had 96 sponges thrown at his face in under a minute, the fascinating reason a Rebbe knew with certainty that a man’s wife would be safe despite a frightening medical emergency, the incredible twist ending involving a family of eleven children whose dream home expansion seemed completely ruined, and the astonishing story of a couple who were swindled out of money and discovered more than a decade later that their silence had become their salvation. This shiur is about learning when to wait before responding, how to see yourself on the same side as the people around you, why no one is ever 100% right no matter how convinced they are, and how the often-overlooked power of staying quiet can stop a conflict before it starts. Because sometimes the strongest way to win a fight… is to never let it become one.

Jun 18, 2026
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What's the secret sauce ?

*THEME OF THE WEEK:* WHAT’S THE SECRET SAUCE? *SHIUR SUMMARY:* _Are you focusing on the wrong secret to success? What if the thing you’re relying on isn’t what’s helping you?_ This week’s shiur uncovers the Torah’s formula for activating success and protection. We’ll reveal the hidden message Bilaam embedded in his brachos when he specifically highlighted mitzvos connected to agriculture, why Miriam merited the miraculous well in her honor, the deeper meaning behind the Jewish people’s song about the well after her passing, and the remarkable reason Balak merited to have an entire parsha named after him. Along the way, we’ll hear about scientists’ fascinating new theory explaining how pigeons always find their way home, the incredible story of Rav Aharon Kotler turning down the equivalent of millions of dollars, the Six-Day War soldier whose commitment to Shabbos saved his life and inspired his commander’s belief in Hashem, and the astonishing story of a mother who remained certain her daughter would survive after a devastating accident despite doctors giving little hope. This shiur is about discovering where bracha, protection, and success really come from, and why you can never lose by doing the right thing.

Jun 25, 2026
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