Rabbi Daniel Lapin Ep 307 | The One Thing a Man and a Woman Must Do To Raise a Thrilling Child
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Jan 14, 2026 How you raise your child affects everyone, not just your family. Rabbi Lapin explores the importance of shared values in marriage and parenting. He discusses how cultural shifts since the 1960s disrupted family dynamics, leading to societal decline. The podcast emphasizes that a unified moral framework strengthens families and communities. Listeners learn why parental disagreements can confuse children and how establishing values before a child's arrival is crucial for predictable societies.
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Tent Means Moral Framework
- The Hebrew word "ohel" (tent) denotes a family's moral framework and worldview, not just a dwelling.
- Rabbi Daniel Lapin shows multiple biblical examples where "tent" signals shared values and spiritual schematic.
Marriage Is Building One Tent
- Building a marriage requires husbands and wives to create a shared "tent" of values before children arrive.
- Rabbi Daniel Lapin reads Genesis to show Abraham and Sarah built a unified tent as partners.
Align Values Before The Baby Arrives
- Use pregnancy's gestation period to align values and create a stable family tent before the child arrives.
- Rabbi Daniel Lapin advises couples to be "on the same page" to welcome children into a unified moral home.