Yetzer Hara

What can Parshat Chayei Sarah teach us about spiritual growth, generosity, and the true purpose of wealth? Discover how Sarah's lifelong devotion and Avraham's extraordinary kindness reveal the power of mitzvot and giving.

The Netivot Shalom reveals how the yetzer hara challenges us not only before we do good, but afterward—through pride, doubt, and regret

Our bodies pull us toward the physical, while our souls strive upward. Discover a powerful lesson for Yom Kippur and the Ten Days of Repentance.

The Or HaChaim reveals how the evil inclination begins as a small, temporary temptation but can gradually gain strength, and how recognizing it early can help us overcome it

The Ohr HaChaim on Parshat Ki Teitzei reveals why life is a spiritual battle, how our actions affect the entire world, and why conquering the evil inclination is the truest form of strength

Your greatest spiritual struggle may reveal the very mission your soul came into this world to fulfill. A powerful Elul prayer for identifying and fighting your unique battle.

An ox moves with strength, while a donkey resists movement. Discover how the sages use these two animals to reveal the different ways the yetzer hara works.

The yetzer hara works through tiny, almost unnoticed steps. Parashat Ki Tetzei reveals why the best way to fight back may be to use the very same strategy.

Discover how this week's Torah reading reveals the four ways the evil inclination works within us and how to prepare for spiritual growth during the month of Elul

Former model and actress Linor Abargil shares how embracing a more observant lifestyle and dressing modestly led her to recognize the yetzer hara and discover her inner strength.