Ebb and Flow with Solomon Ezra

5 minute talk delivered at Hadar Hatorah after Sukkot 2026, 5787.

My Speech at the ‪@lemaanyilmdeu7704‬ Chag HaSmicha 5787 event. My journey from four years at a Catholic university to four years in yeshiva, concluding with receiving Smicha.A journey I never could have imagined from the basketball court in Dallas to learning Torah practically next door to 770.Baruch Hashem. A new chapter is beginning.Note the Photo from my University is real, just AI edited so I don't think it looks exactly like me lol.COME SAY HELLO 👋Master Link: https://msha.ke/king_solomon8Instagram - @king_solomon8Facebook - Solomon Ezra BerezinWebsite 💻 - https://solomonezra.wixsite.com/solom...Substack 🗞️ https://substack.com/@solomonezrab

1. The BackstoryHow Shlomo first heard about Rabbi Dov Ber CohenTheir first meeting and the memorable “Dov Bear foot” story2. A Journey of SeekingRabbi Dov Ber’s spiritual path before JudaismWhat he was searching for and what he’s doing today3. Self-Mastery Over CircumstanceChoosing your inner state instead of letting the external world dictate itPersonal responsibility and emotional sovereignty4. The Search for TruthAsking the fundamental question: How do we know Judaism is true?Why logical evidence ultimately outweighed mystical experiencesExploring different faith traditions and what made Judaism uniqueHow this search led him to Aish Jerusalem5. Meditation Meets ChassidusThe role of meditation and mindfulness in spiritual growthLiving with da’as and yishuv ha-da’as—clarity and a settled mindViewing life from the perspective of the soul rather than the ego6. Developing Spiritual SensitivityThe difference between holy sensitivity and ego sensitivityLearning to perceive reality with greater awareness and balance7. Beyond Peak ExperiencesWhy chasing spiritual highs isn’t enoughBuilding lasting spiritual stability and consistency8. Simcha and Serving HashemWhy joy is essential in serving GodCultivating an inner state that isn’t dependent on circumstances9. Flexibility, Playfulness & HealingReleasing unhealthy pressure and tensionEmbracing flexibility in routinesThe difference between being childish and childlikeCuriosity instead of compulsive fixingSeeing challenges as opportunitiesWhy genuine playfulness flows from inner security10. Chabad Wisdom in PracticeStories and lessons from the RebbeThe role of niggunim (wordless melodies) in opening the heartClosing with singing one of the Rebbe’s niggunimhttps://www.rabbidovber.org/books

Speech shared at a local Brooklyn business. The discussion brought together the custom of shooting bow and arrows on Lag BaOmer and an analogy from the Rambam to help illustrate a teaching of changing one's state of being. First live aligned, joyful, present. Then build your life around that frequency.Link to all Links: https://msha.ke/king_solomon8

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