Changing how we see other people
A recurring focus in Rabbi Sinai Yakobian's teaching is the way we regard the people around us. "10 STEPS That Will Change The Way You View Others" is exactly what it sounds like - a practical program for judging others favorably and softening a critical eye. He treats this as a skill that can be built in stages, not a mood one either has or lacks, which is what makes the shiur useful.
That emphasis on middos bein adam la-chavero runs through much of his work. He is interested in the concrete effect on relationships - at home, in a community - when a person genuinely changes how they see others. "Honoring a Torah Great" fits the same spirit, teaching respect and the recognition of greatness. The lessons are aimed at conduct, not just sentiment.
Imagination, greatness and an eternal life
Rabbi Yakobian teaches that a person's inner world shapes what they become. "Using Your Power of Imagination To Become Great" takes a faculty most people never think of as spiritual and puts it to work - picturing who you want to be as a first step toward getting there. It is an unusually creative angle on self-growth, and it is characteristic of how he approaches avodas hamiddos.
He pairs that with a larger frame. "Living an Eternal Life" lifts the everyday effort of growth into the context of what actually lasts, reminding a listener why the work matters beyond the moment. The combination of a practical technique and a long horizon gives his self-improvement material both a method and a reason - the how and the why together.
The lessons of Tisha B'Av
Rabbi Yakobian gives sustained attention to Tisha B'Av. "Tisha B'Av Israel 2017: Inspiring Stories To Bring It Home" uses story to make the day's meaning land, and "Tisha B'Av Day 5779 - 10 Tribes, 10 Martyrs, 10 Lessons" builds a structured set of lessons out of the day's history. These are shiurim designed to keep a person engaged through a long and heavy fast.
His approach to the day fits his broader themes - he pulls it toward growth, character, and a stronger sense of the Jewish story. Rather than leaving Tisha B'Av as pure mourning, he draws usable lessons from it. Combined with his holiday and parenting classes, this gives families a resource that turns even the hardest day of the year into an occasion for real reflection.
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At a glance
Key takeaways
- Rabbi Sinai Yakobian teaches practical middos, including "10 Steps That Will Change The Way You View Others."
- "Using Your Power of Imagination To Become Great" offers a creative, concrete angle on self-growth.
- "Living an Eternal Life" frames everyday growth within the context of what actually lasts.
- He gives sustained attention to Tisha B'Av, drawing structured lessons from the day's history and stories.
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