# Way 39: Feel Their Pain — The Power of Genuine Empathy

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Podcast: [Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe-675642)
Published: 2026-05-11T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In episode thirty-nine of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches Noseh Ba’ol Im Chaveiro — “carrying the burden with your friend” or empathy. True connection requires feeling another person’s struggles as if they were your own. This is not superficial sympathy but genuine empathy that bridges isolation and builds real relationships. Rabbi Wolbe explains that every human being is struggling with something — financial, emotional, health, or spiritual challenges. When we pay attention, learn names, observe moods, and truly listen, we can share those burdens. Empathy is the foundation for judging others favorably (the next way) and for elevating all relationships. Even small acts — a kind word, a smile, sitting silently with someone in pain — can make a profound difference. He notes that the best comfort often comes not from clever words but from shared presence and tears. Empathy transforms us from self-centered to part of a greater whole, reflecting the oneness of humanity and God’s creations. It is the practical expression of loving others as ourselves. _____________ Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on June 17, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Released as Podcast on March 10, 2023 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. _____________ Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7 ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. _______…

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