The amazing story of how Hillel risked his life to catch some precious words of Torah. Teaching us that when we really want something, nothing can stand in our Way!! This story can be found in Talmud Bavli, Yuma 35b. Rebbi Nachman teaches us that some people use stories to help them fall asleep, but Yidden know that holy stories actually help us wake up! Join TYH Nation and world-famous singer and storyteller, Mendy Worch, on a journey through the stories of the Gemara, meeting some of our greatest sages as they teach us the lessons of our Rabbis. The visual effects will enhance your appreciation of the valuable life lessons contained in the words of Chazal. Hosted by Mendy Worch Produced by Ari Silman AI Illustrations and edited by Mendel Katz Music and SFX by Yehudah Pinsker Filmed by Mendel Laine Graphics by Flash of Design, and Tzivya Kravitz

Talmud Bavli, ⁠Shabbos 30b We all have times that our patience is tested and times we lose our cool. Come along on this amazing story of how Hillel remained calm despite the efforts of a man trying to make him angry, as we learn the great lesson that losing a fortune of money is better than losing yourself. Rebbi Nachman teaches us that some people use stories to help them fall asleep, but Yidden know that holy stories actually help us wake up! Join TYH Nation and world famous singer and storyteller, Mendy Worch, on a journey through the stories of the Gemara, meeting some of our greatest sages as they teach us the lessons of our Rabbis. The visual effects will enhance your appreciation of the valuable life lessons contained in the words of Chazal. NEW EPISODES MONDAYS NOON EST Hosted by Mendy Worch Produced by Ari Silman AI Illustrations and edited by Mendel Katz Music and SFX by Yehudah Pinsker Filmed by Mendel Laine Graphics by Flash of Design, and Tzivya Kravitz

Rebbi Nachman teaches us that some people use stories to help them fall asleep, but Yidden know that holy stories actually help us wake up! Join TYH Nation and world famous singer and storyteller, Mendy Worch, on a journey through the stories of the Gemara, meeting some of our greatest sages as they teach us the lessons of our Rabbis. The visual effects will enhance your appreciation of the valuable life lessons contained in the words of Chazal. Miracle Dirt with Nachum Ish Gamzu Talmud Bavli, ⁠Taanis 21a CREDITS Hosted by Mendy Worch Produced by Ari Silman AI Illustrations and edited by Mendel Katz Music and SFX by Yehudah Pinsker Filmed by Mendel Laine Graphics by Flash of Design, and TYH Nation

Talmud Bavli, Shabbos 156b  This dramatic story of Reb Akiva’s daughter escaping certain death because she showed kindness and gave charity to the needy teaches us the wonderful lesson of how we should treat each and every Jew in need.  Tzedaka Tatzil Mimaves - doing kindness could save your life! Rebbi Nachman teaches us that some people use stories to help them fall asleep, but Yidden know that holy stories actually help us wake up!  Join TYH Nation and world famous singer and storyteller, Mendy Worch, on a journey through the stories of the Gemara, meeting some of our greatest sages as they teach us the lessons of our Rabbis. The visual effects will enhance your appreciation of the valuable life lessons contained in the words of Chazal. Hosted by Mendy Worch  Produced by Ari Silman AI Illustrations and edited by Mendel Katz Music and SFX by Yehudah Pinsker  Filmed by Mendel Laine  Graphics by Flash of Design, and Tzivya Kravitz

The Tragic Tale of Kamtza and Bar Kamtza Talmud Bavli, Gitten 55b The Talmud recounts this sad story to show us how much is at stake when two people can’t learn to forgive each other. Follow along as we explore the story of Kamtza & Bar Kamtza as the story comes to life with the clear message of bringing the Geula with Ahavas Chinam, simple love for each and every Jew. Rebbi Nachman teaches us that some people use stories to help them fall asleep, but Yidden know that holy stories actually help us wake up! Join TYH Nation and world famous singer and storyteller, Mendy Worch, on a journey through the stories of the Gemara, meeting some of our greatest sages as they teach us the lessons of our Rabbis. The visual effects will enhance your appreciation of the valuable life lessons contained in the words of Chazal. Hosted by Mendy Worch Produced by Ari Silman AI Illustrations and edited by Mendel Katz Music and SFX by Yehudah Pinsker Filmed by Mendel Laine Graphics by Flash of Design, and Tzivya Kravitz

Talmud Bavli, Berochos 60b Rebbi Nachman teaches us that some people use stories to help them fall asleep, but Yidden know that holy stories actually help us wake up!  Join TYH Nation and world famous singer and storyteller, Mendy Worch, on a journey through the stories of the Gemara, meeting some of our greatest sages as they teach us the lessons of our Rabbis. The visual effects will enhance your appreciation of the valuable life lessons contained in the words of Chazal. CREDITS Hosted by Mendy Worch  Produced by Ari Silman AI Illustrations and edited by Mendel Katz Music and SFX by Yehudah Pinsker  Filmed by Mendel Laine 

About the Guest: Alex Clare, a British singer-songwriter, first gained widespread recognition with his breakout single "Too Close" in 2011. Born and raised in Southwark London, Clare's musical journey was shaped by the iconic music scene flourishing around him. After parting ways with his record label and embracing Judaism, Clare moved to Israel to Study in Yeshiva. This marked a profound evolution in his life and artistry, as he began infusing his songs with themes of faith, identity, and heritage. Alex is currently working on releasing his first Jewish album with 'Thank You Hashem' and Mendy Portnoy. He aims to infuse a sense of authenticity into the world of Jewish music. About the podcast: Dive into the Heart of Jewish Music with Mendy Portnoy: Where Music and Soul Collide. Imagine a young boy, one of nine children, captivated by the melodies of Shabbat prayers. In his mind, the cantor's voice wasn't alone; it soared alongside a full orchestra, transforming the synagogue into a concert hall. That boy, Mendy Portnoy, grew up to become a world-class producer, shaping the very soundscape of Jewish music with TYH Music and Farbrengable Studios. Now, Mendy invites you on a unique journey – not just through hit songs, but into the lives and minds of the people who create them. Join Mendy as he sits down with iconic voices, from soulful singers to talented songwriters and industry insiders. Each episode unveils the stories behind the music, delving into the joys and challenges of the music world, and the individual spark each guest brings to their craft. Peek behind the curtain and discover the fascinating people who shape the music that moves our Jewish community. But Mendy's podcast goes beyond celebrity interviews. Growing up in a vibrant family led by an orchestra conductor-turned-Rabbi, music was always woven into Mendy's experience of Judaism. This podcast is his quest to understand the very essence of "Jewish music" – its origins, influences, and what it means to those who create and embrace it. Whether you're a music aficionado, curious about the industry, or seeking a deeper connection to the melodies that touch your soul, Mendy Portnoy's podcast is your invitation to listen, learn, and be inspired. Join him on this exploration of where music and soul collide, and discover the vibrant heart of Jewish music. Chapters: 00:00 growing up 01:23 early music influences 02:14 starting to play music 03:08 what is a publishing deal? 07:24 strong London music scene 11:45 becoming religious 13:14 first interaction with Jewish music 15:12 listening to MBD 15:57 authenticity 19:15 Jewish music has gotten better 22:00 group writing sessions 23:32 living in Israel 24:31 what is Jewish music? 31:50 what will the music sound like in the beis hamikdosh? 33:50 what's coming up for Alex Clare 34:22 live music session

TYH Nation Presents Hold on to Shabbos with Stories of Tzadikim with Rav Yussie Zakutinsky / Farbrengable Studios ---- Gut Voch everybody, I’ll tell you a mayseh. One of the Baal Hatanya’s sons, Reb DovBer (who later became the Mitteler Rebbe) was known as not just a genius but a huge eved Hashem. Someone who davened with intense dveykus.  The mayseh goes when the future Mitteler Rebbe was young, when he was married he went to his in-laws in a different town for a shabbos. He noticed at shul when he was davening there was a particular yid wasn’t davening with as much kavannah and hislahavus that this jew could have. The Rebbe saw it as part of his avodah to help other yidden so he went over and told this yid we can all work on our tefillah and you too. This yid said I know, I need to work on it and maybe I'll get to the point where I'm doing as good as I can do and maybe even as good as you.  Let me tell you why we are different. My parents are simple people. When my parents were having a kid Hashem saw that my parents were trying, simple yidden. So Hashem gave simple parents a simple child. I’m a simple neshama. Not only am I simple, I was raised in a home that was g-d feeling. I went to yeshiva but when I was 14-15 years old I had to go help my father make a parnassah.  The years went on, I daven 3 times a day, go to the mikvah I learn whenever I can but that’s as far as my education goes. When it was time to have my own parnassah, my mazal was that I work in the shuk, I sell merchandise. So what do you think I do in my store all day? I’m talking to people and hondling all day, constantly. The truth is, most of my clients are non-jewish farmers. I sell farming equipment and most of the clients are non-jews. When they come and they hondle enough they’re finally ready to pay but they don’t have the money on the. So I have to keep track, write down they’re name and address and it’s a whole process to get the money.  These are farmers, they work very early in the morning so I have to get there very early, before sunrise to get to their house. Then when I get there they see me and they know I’m here to collect money so they try to push it off, have me sit down, meet their family and then maybe I’ll get their money.  That’s my life. When I come home, I’m already tired and I shlep myself to mincha and Maariv. I will try to open a sefer a mishna. Is my kavannah perfect? No. But it’s the best I can do this is the pekelach I was dealt with.  And now he says, let’s turn to you. What about you? Your parents, your father, your mother are the tzadikim of the generation and have big big neshamos. What kind of neshmos did Hashem give them? A big neshama, so you have one too. Now that you have a big neshama, you were raised in the house of the Baal Hatanya. Raised in the house of Tzadikim, to people who are devoting their lives to Avodas Hashem. You don’t have to do anything but sit and learn and devote yourself to avodas Hashem. You have to appreciate where you come from and where I come from.  That was the end of the conversation. The Rebbe never ever had a conversation like that. No one ever spoke to him like that. He was mamash shaken up. At the end of the day this yid’s right. What is my entire Avodah’s worth? Everything that I’m committing all my Avodas Hashem maybe is nothing compared to them. It’s true that my davening is greater than his, but based on the background that I have he’s right. He laid out the situation very well. Who knows what my avodah’s worth, maybe it’s worth much less than this yid.  He was mamash shaken up to the core like this. He decided after Shabbos was over he’ll go back home to his father, he’s going into yechidus by the Baal Hatanya to work this out.  As a side note, by these tzadikim obviously the Baal Hatanya was his father, but he was also his Rebbe. It’s a funny,...

TYH Nation Presents Hold on to Shabbos with Stories of Tzadikim with Rav Yussie Zakutinsky / Farbrengable Studios ---- Gut Voch everybody, I’ll tell you a mayseh. One of the Baal Hatanya’s sons, Reb DovBer (who later became the Mitteler Rebbe) was known as not just a genius but a huge eved Hashem. Someone who davened with intense dveykus.  The mayseh goes when the future Mitteler Rebbe was young, when he was married he went to his in-laws in a different town for a shabbos. He noticed at shul when he was davening there was a particular yid wasn’t davening with as much kavannah and hislahavus that this jew could have. The Rebbe saw it as part of his avodah to help other yidden so he went over and told this yid we can all work on our tefillah and you too. This yid said I know, I need to work on it and maybe I'll get to the point where I'm doing as good as I can do and maybe even as good as you.  Let me tell you why we are different. My parents are simple people. When my parents were having a kid Hashem saw that my parents were trying, simple yidden. So Hashem gave simple parents a simple child. I’m a simple neshama. Not only am I simple, I was raised in a home that was g-d feeling. I went to yeshiva but when I was 14-15 years old I had to go help my father make a parnassah.  The years went on, I daven 3 times a day, go to the mikvah I learn whenever I can but that’s as far as my education goes. When it was time to have my own parnassah, my mazal was that I work in the shuk, I sell merchandise. So what do you think I do in my store all day? I’m talking to people and hondling all day, constantly. The truth is, most of my clients are non-jewish farmers. I sell farming equipment and most of the clients are non-jews. When they come and they hondle enough they’re finally ready to pay but they don’t have the money on the. So I have to keep track, write down they’re name and address and it’s a whole process to get the money.  These are farmers, they work very early in the morning so I have to get there very early, before sunrise to get to their house. Then when I get there they see me and they know I’m here to collect money so they try to push it off, have me sit down, meet their family and then maybe I’ll get their money.  That’s my life. When I come home, I’m already tired and I shlep myself to mincha and Maariv. I will try to open a sefer a mishna. Is my kavannah perfect? No. But it’s the best I can do this is the pekelach I was dealt with.  And now he says, let’s turn to you. What about you? Your parents, your father, your mother are the tzadikim of the generation and have big big neshamos. What kind of neshmos did Hashem give them? A big neshama, so you have one too. Now that you have a big neshama, you were raised in the house of the Baal Hatanya. Raised in the house of Tzadikim, to people who are devoting their lives to Avodas Hashem. You don’t have to do anything but sit and learn and devote yourself to avodas Hashem. You have to appreciate where you come from and where I come from.  That was the end of the conversation. The Rebbe never ever had a conversation like that. No one ever spoke to him like that. He was mamash shaken up. At the end of the day this yid’s right. What is my entire Avodah’s worth? Everything that I’m committing all my Avodas Hashem maybe is nothing compared to them. It’s true that my davening is greater than his, but based on the background that I have he’s right. He laid out the situation very well. Who knows what my avodah’s worth, maybe it’s worth much less than this yid.  He was mamash shaken up to the core like this. He decided after Shabbos was over he’ll go back home to his father, he’s going into yechidus by the Baal Hatanya to work this out.  As a side note, by these tzadikim obviously the Baal Hatanya was his father, but he was also his Rebbe. It’s a funny,...

There is a tradition amongst Jews, that on Motzei Shabbos, we get together and share stories of Tzadikim. These tales of holy people, from times long ago, can have a profound effect on our week. On Shabbos we rest from our weekday activities, and we have an opportunity to reconnect with who we really are. The energy and spirit of Shabbos enables the ultimate rendezvous with our true selves and deep moments with our Father in Heaven. And then, right before we re-enter the world of action, we sit together and recall the lives of our exalted Tzadikim, gleaning lessons, morals, and values to carry this spirit of unity forward with us…Until next Shabbos….