Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen
Lawrence Kelemen is the founder and current Rosh Kollel of the Center for Kehillah Development, a leadership development project devoted to the growth and wellbeing of Jewish communities worldwide. He also created the International Organization of Mussar Vaadim, a network of self-development organizations focusing on character development in more than two dozen communities in Israel and North America. He has been honored as a visiting scholar at universities and communal organizations around the world. During his decade-long tenure at Neve Yerushalayim in Jerusalem, Rabbi Kelemen influenced thousands of students. He is also the author of many journal articles and books, among them: Permission to Believe, Permission to Receive, Planting and Building, and To Kindle a Soul.
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Self-Knowledge, Self-Esteem, & Personal Greatness
There has never been anyone exactly like you in all of human history, with your precise physical, intellectual, and spiritual profiles. There never will be anyone exactly like you in the future, and there is no one exactly like you on earth today. You are a one-time event in human history. And if you are so unique, then it must be you were sent here on a very special mission. Fulfilling that mission requires recognizing who you really are, with all your strengths and potentials. This is simultaneously one of the most fundamental and one of the most complex challenges each of us faces – getting to know ourselves. This course provides the requisite conceptual introduction and practical steps to begin getting to know oneself. It is based on the text, “Daas Atzmeinu” by Rav Shlomo Wolbe z”l. To get more free lectures in this series, enter your email address on https://www.lawrencekelemen.com/ -
An Urgent Call for Pikuach Nefesh and Kiddush Hashem | COVID-19
Those who have been most touched by a crisis often have a unique opportunity to contribute to its resolution. COVID-19 survivors can save lives in ways no one else can. Here Rabbi Leib Kelemen explains how. https://www.lawrencekelemen.com/ -
A Torah Perspective on the Coronavirus | Rabbi Kelemen
Rabbi Kelemen has received many questions about Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In recent call with his Inner Circle members, Rabbi Kelemen shares his thoughts. -
Is Marijuana Kosher?
Is Marijuana kosher now that it has been legalized in many places? https://www.lawrencekelemen.com/ -
Should I stay-at-home with my Children? Rabbi Kelemen
Dear Rabbi Kelemen, I stay home with my kids. I see the importance of it, but sometimes I just resent it. I worked hard for my degree and now I often wish I was just working and not with the kids all day. When I’m being a “”good”” mom I’m happy I’m not working, but when I yell and completely lose patience then I wonder if it would be better for them if I were not with them constantly. I understand that I have to work on anger and patience, and I try. I would work part-time but that is not really possible in my field now. I can’t imagine working full-time and leaving them with a nanny. What do I do? Thank you.
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Raising Children After Divorce
You stress that success in raising children has a lot to do with peace in the home, along with the three pronged approach. I left an extremely abusive marriage two years ago, thank God and I now struggle to give my five kids a positive example and teach them by example how to act and speak respectfully, and live a Torah life (now in a safer environment thank God), while their dad… let’s say I don’t have a partner and never had one in raising children, and he is basically undermining many things I try to plant and build by planting and building negative traits, habits, and attitudes. Since divorce unfortunately is rampant today, I was wondering if you had anything to say about approaching raising children in such situations (in addition to obvious prayer.). Thank you! Listen to Rabbi Kelemen’s answer from a recent Q&A session with members. https://www.lawrencekelemen.com/ -
Is Perfectionism a Jewish Idea?
You know that you are great because you were created in God’s image, but when you make a mistake are you not lowering your greatness? Or does your greatness not change regardless of what you do? https://www.lawrencekelemen.com/ for more -
Should you let a baby cry it out? Rabbi Kelemen
Should you let your baby “cry it out”? Is the “cry it out” method for a child close to two years completely wrong if sleep habits are getting worse and worse? What about a baby and letting them cry so that they will learn to sleep through the night? Does if we see that letting the baby “cry it out” works? What if we see that “Sleep Training” eventually teaches the baby to sleep? Rabbi Kelemen gives a comprehensive answer to this fundamental question. To get more free videos, please visit https://www.lawrencekelemen.com/ -
Attention & Affection: Oxygen for Kids
How to tell if the misbehavior of your children is from a lack of sufficient attention and affection. Want more classes? https://lawrencekelemen.com -
Is there really a “shidduch crisis”?
Do you believe there is a “shidduch crisis”? As to singles over age 30, do you believe there is a “shidduch crisis”? How would you define what the crisis is? What can and should the Jewish community do to help older singles? Do you think a shul should try to help by organizing “singles events” for these older singles or is it better to have events not targeted solely to singles so that singles expand their social networks and perhaps get set up by new friends? Rabbi Kelemen masterfully answers this very relevant question. For more visit https://www.lawrencekelemen.com/ -
Should we follow the Rambam’s health advice?
Do you recommend following the guidelines of the Rambam as to what health habits we should incorporate into our day in our to keep our body happy? https://www.lawrencekelemen.com/ -
Is There Room in Orthodox Judaism for Homosexuals?
Can one be a religious Jew and gay or lesbian?
