Anger is never isolated — it draws strength from across our inner world. By understanding its true nature, we begin to reclaim control, heal relationships, and grow in ways that truly matter.

In this talk, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein explores the root of anger through the lens of this week’s parsha Matot-Masei, and the teachings of Pirkei Avot. He shows how it is never isolated.

Anger is one of the most powerful — and most dangerous — forces in the human heart. Left unchecked, it can fracture relationships, destroy inner peace, and block us from becoming who we are meant to be.

But where does anger come from? What are its roots? And how do we understand and overcome it, rather than suppress it?

Topics covered:

• The psychology and character roots of anger
• How Judaism views anger as a spiritual challenge
• Tools for overcoming destructive emotions
• How to build inner peace, self-awareness, and personal greatness

📖 Based on Parshat Matot-Masei

🎙️ Part of the Parsha with the Chief series

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When to be bold, and when to be gentle? When to challenge and when to pacify? When to speak up, and when to step back?

These are some of the trickiest questions we face in leadership, parenting, business, and everyday life.

In this shiur on Parshat Pinchas, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein explores the tension between moral courage and emotional sensitivity—between boldness and humility.

Drawing from the story of Pinchas, the mishnas of Pirkei Avot, and the teachings of the Tur, Rambam, Sforno, Rabbeinu Bachya, and others, the Chief Rabbi shares a powerful roadmap for navigating complex human relationships.

It’s not about being right.

It’s about doing what’s right - with conscience, compassion, and the courage to act from a higher place.

There is more to achieving success than intelligence, strategy, charisma, or hard work.

Pirkei Avot and this week’s parsha, Balak, reveal a three-part formula for holistic success in family, career, happiness, and legacy.

A powerful mishna offers a striking contrast between two individuals: Bilam, brilliant but broken, and Avraham, humble and lasting.

Through Pirkei Avot, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein explores how character, not just competence, determines our ability to thrive. We unpack three core traits that shape who we become: generosity vs. jealousy, humility vs. arrogance, and restraint vs. desire.

Success, the Torah teaches, isn’t about building status. It’s about building self.

When our values align with timeless truth, we flourish — in this world, and the next.