Gedale Fenster - Podcast If G-d is so great why is life so tough with Rabbi Vigler
Nov 18, 2025
Rabbi Dov Vigler, a passionate teacher of Hasidut and author, speaks about life's challenges and spiritual growth. He shares his journey from medicine to faith and discusses making Kabbalah accessible for modern learners. Rabbi Vigler explains how suffering can transform us, emphasizing joy as a powerful spiritual strategy. He redefines prayer, discusses perspective on life's tests, and reflects on collective awakening within the Jewish community. His insights reveal that overcoming challenges fosters deeper connections to God and personal growth.
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Study In Small Daily Segments
- Study spiritual texts in bite-sized, goal-oriented segments to actually finish and internalize them.
- Aim for short daily commitments (e.g., 15–20 minutes) to build consistent learning habits.
Darkness Is Intense Light
- Darkness (choshech) is actually an intensity of light that feels like pain when we lack vessels to hold it.
- Build intellectual, emotional, and spiritual maturity to reframe suffering as hidden blessing.
Make Joy The Initiator
- Choose joy as a practice to create a reciprocal flow of blessing from above.
- Cultivate inner happiness first so circumstances follow, not the other way around.
