Rabbi Yigal Cohen Explains Desire as Root of All Transgressions in Daily Spiritual Boost

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a leading halachic authority and head of the Yabia Omer institutions as well as a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council, offers a daily spiritual strengthening segment on Kikar HaShabbat. In a brief video titled "Strengthening in 60 Seconds," Rabbi Cohen draws from the classic Jewish ethical work Chovot HaLevavot (Duties of the Heart) to explain that a person driven by desire is prone to commit all kinds of transgressions. He emphasizes that the root of sinful behavior lies in one’s character traits and inner cravings. This daily segment aims to provide timely and concise moral guidance to the Haredi community. The video was published on August 26, 2026, and is part of an ongoing series of short teachings by Rabbi Cohen on spiritual growth and ethical conduct.