Rachel, Leah, and Two Paths of Avodas Hashem for Rosh Hashanah

In this rich pre-Rosh Hashanah shiur, Rav Dov Ber Cohen explores two fundamental archetypes of avodas Hashem — the way of Leah and the way of Rachel. Leah embodies the grounded, joyful servant who shows up regardless of feeling; Rachel burns for inner experience, light, and understanding. Neither is complete without the other, and Rav Dov Ber weaves them together into a vision of what it means to be both an eved and a ben before Hashem. The shiur moves through two madreigos: accepting ol malchut shamayim with full commitment, and the higher bitul of dissolving into Hashem's light entirely. Along the way, Rabbi Dov Ber addresses the yetzer hara with warmth and wisdom — not as an enemy to fight, but as a signal of where you are spiritually and an opportunity to go higher. He closes with a meditation on zachrenu lechaim and what it truly means to be alive: not achievement, not self-improvement for its own sake, but becoming a vessel for kavod Hashem in every moment and with every gift you carry. Living in Tune with Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen Mindfulness, Torah wisdom, and inner work for a calmer, more aligned life. Courses & Resources - Living in Tune - 8-Week Foundational Mindfulness Course https://www.rabbidovber.org Join the WhatsApp Community https://bit.ly/4qtfv3p Contact: [email protected]