Sinopsis
Born and raised in New York City, David Sacks attended Harvard College, graduating with a degree in Government in 1984. While there he began his comedy writing career as an editor of the school's humor magazine, The Harvard Lampoon. Upon graduating, David moved to Los Angeles and began writing for television.Among the shows he has worked for are The Simpsons, where he won an Emmy Award, and Third Rock from the Sun for which he won a Golden Globe Award and Malcolm in the Middle. David is the co-founder and Senior Lecturer of The Happy Minyan of Los Angeles. David is married and raises his family in Beverly Hills, CA.
Episodios
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Why Do We Suffer?
18/04/2021 Duración: 46minIf G-d is good, then what is the purpose of suffering? In this talk, we track the journey of the soul from this world to the highest places in heaven. We'll come to learn amazing foundations and tools for helping us through life's greatest challenges. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Drawing Down the Great Light of Our Own Perfection
11/04/2021 Duración: 01h06minThe perfected version of you already exists. Not only that, but we're taught that we can draw down that light into ourselves during these days. How do we do it? Have a listen. Lots of super cool ideas to think about on this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Pesach 2021 – Making Your Newness New
21/03/2021 Duración: 01h10minEven Newness has to be Renewed!! Amazing gematrias about creation and how right now is the time to transform our lives and awaken the Infinite Possibilities that we are literally swimming in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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How Does Everything Fit Together?
14/03/2021 Duración: 01h01minWe get frustrated because all we see are the pieces. We never seem to see the whole. In this week's talk we talk about how everything comes together in our lives, and in the world at large. Take this healing journey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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God and Chicken Soup – The Deepest
07/03/2021 Duración: 01h38minA new understanding of the sin of the Golden Calf. Why were we held responsible for the wrongdoing of so small a group? And what does all this have to do with Chicken Soup?! Listen and find out! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Revealing The Hiddeness of God
28/02/2021 Duración: 01h06minGod is always here. The greatest proof of that is that WE are here. If God weren't here, we wouldn't be here. This is because God is keeping us alive and the world going every second -- even when we can't see Him or sense His presence. The greatest skill a person can develop is to see God in His hiddeness. In this week's talk, we talk about how to take those first steps. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Purim Is The Cure For My Heart
21/02/2021 Duración: 58minThe Mitzvahs of Purim cleanse the heart. This Will Change Your Purim!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Secrets To Connecting Even During The Low Times
14/02/2021 Duración: 01h10minThe Holy Reb Nachman teaches that we have to be experts in running and experts in returning. This means that we have to know how to stay connected to God during the high times and even more so during the low times. But how? In this week's talk we take an x-ray of the heart and look at ways to do it. Have a great week! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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What’s Heaven Made Out Of?
07/02/2021 Duración: 50minEveryone's place in Heaven is custom-made out of THE JOY that you gave God with all the good things that you did in your life time!! WOW!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Coincidences, Taking a Shower, and Life After Death
31/01/2021 Duración: 55minDid you know that you can live your life in such a way that even after you die, the ideals you most cherish have a life-force to them that continues to impact the world? Here is a true life story of a funeral I attended this week and big lesson learned that shows how this all works. Also, how to take a shower in Torah way! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The 10 Depths of the Heart
24/01/2021 Duración: 01h03minOur hearts are so deep, that we can never really fully understand who we are -- or what we will do. Both for the good and the bad. How can we make sure that if a test presents itself that we will be up for the challenge? We answer that question and much more in this week's talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Secrets to Winning Now
17/01/2021 Duración: 59minThe road to success is never a straight line - it takes twists and turns, goes up and down, and keeps us in suspense for a great part of it. In this week's talk, we give pro-tips on how to navigate it like the winner you are. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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If You Want To Believe in God You Also Have to Believe in Yourself
10/01/2021 Duración: 01h09minDid you know the conversation between God and Moshe at the Burning Bush, where Moshe gets his instructions to lead the Jews out of Egyptian slavery LASTED SEVEN DAYS?? Seven days where Moshe refused the mission. Why?? What was Moshe trying to accomplish? Did he succeed? And what practical lessons can we learn from this amazing chapter in human history? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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What You See Is Who You Are
03/01/2021 Duración: 59minYou get to choose the world you live in. This is one of the most important truths of being alive -- and yet so few people realize they have this awesome power. In this week's talk, we learn how it all works and how to shape your life into an awesome adventure. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Are You Ready To Forgive Yourself?
27/12/2020 Duración: 58minDo you even know how to forgive yourself? Listen to this talk and take the first step forward. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The World Changing Power of Saying Hello
20/12/2020 Duración: 45minWe're living in a cult of celebrity where people think you need a big following to change the world. But it isn't true. From ancient days until the present everything can turn on one hello. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Greeks Tried to Impurify My Mind
13/12/2020 Duración: 53minHoly Friends, everything is a miracle. This is the truth. Everything. Nothing has to be what it is. You are not stuck. Nature? It's all miracles. Every sunrise and sunset. Do you know why you don't see it? Because nature is just a miracle that you're bored with! Listen to this talk and realize that you're never alone, wherever you go, whatever you do. Be the light. Happy Chanukah. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Hanukah 2020: How Are We Ever Going To Fix Our Eyes?
06/12/2020 Duración: 53minChanukah is the FIXING OF THE EYES. It's goes even further than that. The Zohar is teaching us that it's Fixing the eating from the Tree of Knowledge. How? By giving us the deepest sense of clarity. As an extra bonus, this talk also includes the secret to happiness. G-d is good! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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When The World is Falling Apart
29/11/2020 Duración: 51minDarkness is all around us. But behind it and within it is the greatest light. Here are teachings about secrets (and how to become one), Hanukah, and getting across the chasm to the palace. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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My Talk With The Igbo People of Nigeria
22/11/2020 Duración: 56minThe Igbo people trace their heritage back to the Lost Tribes of Israel. Thanks to Gedaliah Gurfein I had the privilege of speaking with them today. I even learned a little Igbo in preparation. "Afam Bu" means My name is, and "Afloom G'naya" is Igbo for I love you. Thank you Hashem for giving me this chance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.