The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval

Nitzavim: The Learning Curve of Life

The road to success is paved with failure. The biggest mistake is to let the fear of failure stop you from getting there.

Ki Tavo: Back to the Beginning

The people who shaped us from the very beginning are often the ones we overlook. How can we adequately express gratitude for those that we take for granted?

Ki Tetzei: The Dark Side of a White Lie

A little white lie. A last-minute change of plans. A promise you might not be able to keep. 

These things don’t really matter, right? Jewish wisdom says otherwise.

Shoftim: The Business of Boundaries

Boundaries are sacred. Find the confidence to establish and keep yours, with guidance from Jewish wisdom. 

Re’eh: Soul Vacation

We all could use a break. This week, the Torah teaches us how to make the most of our time away from work.

Eikev: Fear Factor

Anxiety can make us feel like we are responsible for managing the entire universe. Here’s how wisdom from this week's Torah portion can help.

Va'etchanan: You Can Always Come Back

We’ve all done things we’re not proud of – but those mistakes do not need to define us. Ruchi Koval shares how this week's parsha can help us heal and move forward.

Devarim: How to Say "I Don't Know"

It takes a wise person to say, “I don’t know” – and, as we learn in this week's Torah potion, it takes an even wiser person to be okay with that answer.

Matot-Masei: Fresh Start

Like the Israelites in this week's parsha, each of us is on a journey – but where we are heading may not be apparent for years to come.

Pinchas: Unanswered Prayers

Each of us is yearning for something just out of reach. Should we fight for what we want, or trust that we’ll get it if we wait patiently? This week's Torah portion may have the answer.

This podcast is sponsored by Andrea & Steven Mail in honor of their beloved mothers Carole Shlipak and Zelda Mail