https://www.ou.org/life/series/were-almost-there/ Everyday Jewish Living Wed, 16 Aug 2017 11:05:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 no"Rabbi Dovid M. Cohen is a contemporary rabbi with a pragmatic approach to help people find their way through the trials and joys of everyday life. His new book “We’re Almost There” has received rave reviews from orthodox and secular critics alike. His talks and speeches bring a faith-based perspective to today’s real world problems—globally and on an individual basis. He is also a masterful advisor and counselor for individuals and couples who want to tap into his wisdom, insight and experience." The program is intended to use themes from his new book and apply them to current events. He will also be interviewing interesting personalities to understand how they have exhibited, patience, perseverance and purpose in their own professional and personal journeys. "Rabbi Dovid M. Cohen is a contemporary rabbi with a pragmatic approach to help people find their way through the trials and joys of everyday life. His new book “We’re Almost There” has received rave reviews from orthodox and secular critics alike. His ta https://www.ou.org/life/relationships/4-almost-living-patience-perseverence-purpose/ Thu, 06 Oct 2016 18:55:26 +0000 https://www.ou.org/life/?p=54244 Rabbi Cohen speaks about ‘relationships’ and the key people in our lives. He shares the chapter in his book about his encounter with an Israeli taxi driver who helped him ultimately meet his spouse. He interviews Matthew Hiltzik, the CEO of Hiltzik Strategies and a leading communications guru. They discuss the value of building meaningful lasting relationships and how to add ‘value’ in our personal and professional encounters with others.

]]> https://www.ou.org/life/inspiration/almost-there-03/ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 19:23:37 +0000 https://www.ou.org/life/?p=54036 Reflections and insights on the transformational life of Elie Wiesel z’l. In particular, he discusses “having issues with faith & with G-d” and battling and struggling with G-d himself. In the second segment, Rabbi Cohen has a riveting discussion with author Felice Cohen discussing her book “What Papa Told Me,” and how the suicide of her grandmother and life of her grandfather impacted her world outlook and inspired her to move into a 90 square foot apartment of the UWS of Manhattan. The accommodations went viral on YouTube and was viewed by over 12 million viewers. Learn more about Felice and her newest book at www.felicecohen.com.

]]> https://www.ou.org/life/inspiration/almost_there-02/ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 17:44:15 +0000 https://www.ou.org/life/?p=53988 Rabbi Cohen speaks about graduation addresses including those of Mohamed Ali, Robert Kraft and Sheryl Sandberg.  He then interviews Jesse Itzler about his new book-“Living with a Seal.”  Jesse is a co-owner of the NBA Atlanta Hawks and founder of Marquis Jet which he sold to Warren Buffet for a tidy profit.

]]> https://www.ou.org/life/inspiration/were-almost-there-01/ Thu, 26 May 2016 16:11:53 +0000 https://www.ou.org/life/?p=53861 ​Rabbi Cohen introduces the key characters in his new book that have helped inspire him and enable personal development & growth. In the 2nd half of the show, he interviews Greg Zuckerman and they discuss how professional athletes have persevered to become great stars. Stay tuned for new episodes and interviews on how to be patient, persevere and live with heightened purpose.

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