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Vayakel/Pekudai: The Doctor Who Changed the World

Mar 12, 2026

19:29

When the Mishkan was being built, the Torah describes the donations of Bnei Yisrael with a puzzling phrase: “Dayim v’hoser” — there was enough… and there was extra. How can something be both enough and more than enough at the same time? In this powerful shiur, we explore the insight of the Or HaChaim that reveals a deep truth about how Hashem views our efforts. What happens when one person can give more and another can only give a little? Does it count the same? And what does that mean for us today as we approach Parshas HaChodesh and the season of renewal leading into Pesach? Through a striking historical story about the discovery of the first vaccine and a timeless Torah perspective on growth, this episode uncovers a message many of us need to hear: even the smallest step can change everything. If you’ve ever felt stuck in routine, discouraged by past failures, or unsure whether your efforts really matter—this conversation may change the way you see your avodah forever.

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Pele Yoeitz #127 | Purity of Heart

Dec 8, 2025

19:22

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Pele Yoeitz #207 | Praising Others

Mar 12, 2026

13:19

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Intro - Don Jarashow, Lechteich, and In The Footsteps Of The Parsha

Jul 7, 2023

8:46

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In the Footsteps of Rav Shach

Feb 23, 2025

2:36

Criticism can feel like arrows, but Rav Shach saw it as a badge of honor. When a young rabbi complained about backlash, Rav Shach showed him a drawer full of attacks—letters he cherished, not discarded. “Some want their graves covered with books—I want mine covered with these.” A lesson in sacrifice, legacy, and the true battle for Torah.

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Introduction to Shaar HaBitachon

Dec 25, 2024

1:49

Join us as we explore the depth of bitachon, as explained in the timeless sefer Shaar HaBitachon.

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Pele Yoeitz #146 | Coming Back to this World

Dec 30, 2025

11:07

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Which King do you Want to Be?

Feb 4, 2026

3:40

A king sent his servants to distant provinces and warned them: You’ll have power, pleasure, and endless distractions—but remember, you’re coming back. Each place was filled with treasure, and whatever they shipped home would be theirs forever. One king worked immediately, sending gems back each day. Another said, “Later,” and lost himself in entertainment. A third filled crates with souvenirs—beautiful, but worthless. One king understood. I wasn’t sent here to enjoy myself, but to prepare. He lived simply and shipped treasure nonstop. When they returned, only one was truly rich. The nimshal is obvious. This world is temporary. What we send ahead is what remains. As we head toward Rosh Hashanah, the question isn’t what we enjoyed—but what we shipped home.

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Purim in a Blizzard | Edmond J. Safra Synagogue | Deal, NJ

Feb 26, 2026

48:38

A packed shul. A girl who couldn’t walk. A Rebbe who told her to stand. Everyone held their breath. But this isn’t just a story about a miracle. It’s about what happens when you feel stuck… when you’ve knocked on doors that never opened… when life leaves you limping. Purim isn’t noise. It isn’t costumes. It isn’t even the party. It’s the quiet moment when Hashem looks at you and says: Get up. Try again. And somehow… you can.

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The Chazon Ish’s Powerful Reminder - Hadar Kibluha Me’Ahavah

Mar 1, 2026

3:15

Purim isn’t just costumes and noise. It’s the day Chazal say we accepted the Torah again—this time willingly. Hadar kibluhah bimei Achashveirosh. A sweltering day in Bnei Brak. The beis medrash empty. The heat unbearable. They went to see the Chazon Ish—and found him learning as if nothing existed. “How?” they asked. His answer changes everything. Because the real battle of Purim isn’t outside. It’s in your head. And what you choose to let in decides who you become.

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Pele Yoeitz #206 | Praising Hashem

Mar 11, 2026

12:59

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Beis HaLevi #32 - The Severity of Gaavah (Haughtiness)

Mar 28, 2025

6:55

"In his timeless essay on Anavah (humility), the Beis HaLevi, Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik, delves into the essence of this foundational trait and how it enhances our relationship with Hashem, with others and with ourselves. What does true humility look like? And how can we cultivate this vital quality in our own lives?" -ArtScroll Beis HaLevi on Anavah

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Pele Yoeitz #14 | Love for One's Children

Jul 23, 2025

10:32

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Pinchas: The Chicken on the Rooftop

Jul 18, 2025

8:38

A deathly ill child. A remote island. An unreachable cure. Rav Akiva Eiger davened—and the impossible arrived on his roof. This week, we uncover a staggering true story, a Sfas Emes on "תשמרו", and the hidden message of Rosh Chodesh’s korbanos: Tefillah isn’t distant. It’s the most real thing we have.

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Pele Yoeitz #13 | Safeguarding Oneself

Jul 18, 2025

5:23

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Pele Yoeitz #12 | Sole Purpose

Jul 17, 2025

10:55

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Pele Yoeitz #11 | Self Worth

Jul 16, 2025

7:27

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Pele Yoeitz #10

Jul 15, 2025

18:37

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Pele Yoeitz #9

Jul 15, 2025

9:47

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Pele Yoeitz #8 | Chizuk in Our Avodah

Jul 13, 2025

8:30

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Pele Yoeitz #7 | Another Type of Love for Hashem

Jul 11, 2025

7:35

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Balak: Can’t Rewrite the Script

Jul 10, 2025

16:07

Hashem refused to listen—not just to the curse, but even to its words. Parshas Balak reminds us that no matter the intentions or efforts of others, Hashem’s script is unshakable. With a powerful insight from the Chasam Sofer, a moving story of Rav Elimelech and Rav Zusha, and a deeper reflection on Shechinah b’Galusa, we uncover the boundless love and unwavering loyalty that Hashem shows His people—even in the darkest moments.

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Pele Yoeitz #6

Jul 10, 2025

10:16

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Pele Yoeitz Episode 5

Jul 9, 2025

5:21

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Pele Yoeitz Episode 4

Jul 8, 2025

8:00

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Pele Yoeitz Episode 3

Jul 7, 2025

8:01

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Pele Yoeitz Episode 2

Jul 6, 2025

6:29

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Pele Yoeitz Episode 1

Jul 6, 2025

13:42

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Chukas: Walk With Me, Not Above Me

Jul 3, 2025

15:36

The mystery of the Parah Adumah teaches that true purity doesn’t come from staying above others, but from being willing to become tamei—stepping into their pain with them. The Baal Shem Tov reveals that growth starts with humility, and healing starts with empathy. A powerful story of the Lubavitcher Rebbe shows how one act of heart can change a life—and that our hearts were placed on the left, not for ourselves, but so we can be closer to someone else’s right side.

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Pirkei Avos #15 - Bring the Seichel to the Guf

Jul 3, 2025

8:56

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Pirkei Avos #14 - If Not Now, When?

Jul 1, 2025

11:20

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Pirkei Avos #13 - Pursue Peace

Jun 26, 2025

8:26

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Korach: Poolside Prayer

Jun 26, 2025

12:02

A slurpee run turns into a powerful question: Does Hashem care where or how we say Tehillim—or just that we say it? Parshas Korach reveals that it’s not just the mitzvah that counts, but the circumstances, the struggle, and the heart behind it. The blossoming of Aharon’s staff teaches us that Hashem cherishes every step, even before the fruit appears. In a world filled with pain and transition, every honest effort matters more than we think. This week’s episode is sponsored by Bsefer Chayim, לעילוי נשמת מינדל בת ר' משולם זאב. Bsefer Chayim is a life insurance awareness initiative dedicated solely to protecting families — with no profit from any policies. Their mission is to raise awareness and make life insurance accessible to every couple. Did you know a young couple can lock in a term life insurance policy at their chasuna for as little as $25/month — less than a cell phone bill? Visit bseferchayim.org for more information. Do it while you're young — and be forever grateful you did. What better gift for a chosson and kallah than a life insurance policy?

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Pirkei Avos #12 - Love Your Work

Jun 24, 2025

8:56

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Shelach: Grasshoppers Don’t Win Wars

Jun 19, 2025

15:27

When the Meraglim saw themselves as grasshoppers, they guaranteed defeat. This week’s shiur explores how self-perception shapes our reality—personally and nationally. We’re not small. We’re Hashem’s children, endowed with infinite power to uplift the world. Grasshoppers don’t win wars—but Yidden with clarity do.

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Pirkei Avos #11 - Practice What You Preach

Jun 17, 2025

9:11

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Pirkei Avos #10 - Investigate Yourself

Jun 15, 2025

10:25

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Beha'aloscha: One Call, Many Voices

Jun 13, 2025

6:35

Beha’aloscha reminds us that each Jew has a unique path. The trumpets were made only for Moshe—because no two missions are the same. The menorah teaches that every soul is a distinct flame. Our strength lies not in imitation, but in embracing our own role with clarity and courage. In times of threat and confusion, the Torah calls us to cry out, unify, and remember: Hashem fights our battles. One nation. One purpose. Many paths.

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Pirkei Avos #9 - Helping Others Shine with Bitachon

Jun 12, 2025

8:17

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Pirkei Avos #8 - Ruchnius is Real

Jun 10, 2025

8:43

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Beha'aloscha: Flickering Flames of Influence (5784)

Jun 9, 2025

13:52

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Naso: Power Hitter

Jun 5, 2025

12:41

After the spiritual high of Shavuos, we often crash — feeling like we’re back in the grind, disconnected, and far from Har Sinai. But Parshas Sotah reminds us: even when we feel low, we’re never off the team. Even in the eighth spot, we’re power hitters. Hashem treasures the strength it takes to keep fighting — and that fight brings the greatest brachos.

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Pirkei Avos #7 - We Are Not the Judge

Jun 5, 2025

6:40

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Shavuos: City on Fire

May 29, 2025

14:35

The yetzer hara will set a whole city ablaze just to pull you away from learning. As we prepare to receive the Torah, we face fiery distractions meant to shake us. But we don’t back down—we fight with fire, or we douse it with water. This episode is about resilience, perseverance, and holding your ground when everything around you is burning.

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Pirkei Avos #6 - Acquiring a Friend

May 29, 2025

11:08

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Shavuos: A limping Nation (5784)

May 28, 2025

13:06

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Bamidbar: His Orchestra's Violinists (5784)

May 28, 2025

12:33

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Pirkei Avos #5 - A House for Talmidai Chachamim

May 27, 2025

11:04

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Pirkei Avos #4 - Loving HKB"H is #1

May 25, 2025

9:39

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Parshas Behar-Bechukosai: From Celery to Salary

May 22, 2025

15:58

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Pirkei Avos #3 - Sustaining the World

May 22, 2025

13:06

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Behar: Big Bucks From the Real Gvir (5784)

May 20, 2025

16:53

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Pirkei Avos #2 - The Power of Every Jew

May 20, 2025

7:12

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Pirkei Avos #1 - The Foundations of True Greatness

May 18, 2025

11:14

Welcome to the first shiur in the Lechteich Pirkei Avos series! We look forward to taking this meaningful journey together.

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Purest of Pure Intentions: Parshas Emor

May 16, 2025

12:25

As we celebrate Lag BaOmer with dancing and flames, Parshas Emor reminds us that true kiddush Hashem means surrendering completely to Hashem’s will—without personal cheshbonos, without expecting outcomes. In a time of pain and uncertainty, especially in Eretz Yisrael, the Rashbi’s legacy and the parshah’s message converge: Real greatness and yeshuah come when we let go of control and live purely for Hashem. That’s the fire that never dies.

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Emor: Preserving the Good for a Rainy Day (5784)

May 11, 2025

15:41

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Acharei Mos-Kedoshim: The Grass is Greener on the Other Side

May 9, 2025

14:01

A casual lawn chat with a neighbor turns into a powerful mashal about self-worth, spiritual struggle, and how we see others. As we approach Kabbalas HaTorah, we discover the Ohr HaChaim’s life-changing yesod: Even when we feel spiritually barren, Hashem says—Lo siktzor. Don’t cut yourself off. Ever. Keep going… until you reach the greener grass. A heartfelt story of the Vorker Rebbe reminds us: no one is ever too far gone. Not you. Not ever.

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From Spills to Steps

May 8, 2025

3:23

A father buys a beautiful new Haggadah. His daughter spills wine all over it. Instead of reacting with anger or frustration, something deeper emerges. This episode explores how life’s unexpected “spills” can become powerful steps forward—if we let them. Music from #Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/pecan-pie/the-story-begins

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Tazria: Frozen But Not Solid

May 2, 2025

10:07

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Tazria-Metzora - And Your People, All of Them Are Righteous (5783)

Apr 28, 2025

13:54

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Silence That Says Everything: Parshas Shemini

Apr 25, 2025

10:35

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Pesach: Strength Over Suffering (Bordeaux)

Apr 17, 2025

50:58

Today is the yahrtzeit of my beloved chavrusa, Yisrael Levin z"l. In his memory, I'm sharing a shiur Stregnth Over Suffering - on overcoming challenges, bitachon, and choosing strength over pain. It's personal, deep, and candid - tied to the journey of Lechteich, which began after the loss of Yisrael z"l, his kallah Elisheva a"h, and my brother Noach Raphael z"l. I encourage you to listen especially if you wonder why this topic belongs on the joyous yom tov of Pesach.

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Pesach: Mah Nishtanah Isn’t Just for 3-Year-Olds

Apr 10, 2025

10:27

The questions of the Mah Nishtanah aren’t a cute performance — they’re a deep invitation to awaken wonder, curiosity, and connection. This Pesach, we explore how the Seder night calls on every Jew, at every age, to ask, to search, and to grow.

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Beis HaLevi #41 - The Praiseworthiness of Humility

Apr 8, 2025

4:21

Mazel tov on completing this limud! Thank you for joining us as we learn the Beis HaLevi on Anavah! Stay tuned for our next Sefer, beginning after Pesach.

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Beis HaLevi #40 - A Baal Gaavah Has No Rest in This World

Apr 7, 2025

5:33

"In his timeless essay on Anavah (humility), the Beis HaLevi, Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik, delves into the essence of this foundational trait and how it enhances our relationship with Hashem, with others and with ourselves. What does true humility look like? And how can we cultivate this vital quality in our own lives?" -ArtScroll Beis HaLevi on Anavah

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Beis HaLevi #39 - How a Baal Gaavah Will Be Treated in This World and Greeted in the World to Come

Apr 6, 2025

6:43

"In his timeless essay on Anavah (humility), the Beis HaLevi, Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik, delves into the essence of this foundational trait and how it enhances our relationship with Hashem, with others and with ourselves. What does true humility look like? And how can we cultivate this vital quality in our own lives?" -ArtScroll Beis HaLevi on Anavah

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Beis HaLevi #38 - Chizuk for Attaining the Middah of Anavah - Even the Best of Us Has Nothing to be Proud Of

Apr 4, 2025

5:48

"In his timeless essay on Anavah (humility), the Beis HaLevi, Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik, delves into the essence of this foundational trait and how it enhances our relationship with Hashem, with others and with ourselves. What does true humility look like? And how can we cultivate this vital quality in our own lives?" -ArtScroll Beis HaLevi on Anavah

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Beis HaLevi #37 - The Honor Granted to True Talmidei Chachamim

Apr 3, 2025

6:43

"In his timeless essay on Anavah (humility), the Beis HaLevi, Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik, delves into the essence of this foundational trait and how it enhances our relationship with Hashem, with others and with ourselves. What does true humility look like? And how can we cultivate this vital quality in our own lives?" -ArtScroll Beis HaLevi on Anavah

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Beis HaLevi #36 - Tzedakah Doesn't Save You From Gaavah

Apr 2, 2025

4:33

"In his timeless essay on Anavah (humility), the Beis HaLevi, Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik, delves into the essence of this foundational trait and how it enhances our relationship with Hashem, with others and with ourselves. What does true humility look like? And how can we cultivate this vital quality in our own lives?" -ArtScroll Beis HaLevi on Anavah

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Beis HaLevi #35 - How to Become a Talmid Chacham and Have Your Tefillos Answered

Apr 1, 2025

5:08

"In his timeless essay on Anavah (humility), the Beis HaLevi, Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik, delves into the essence of this foundational trait and how it enhances our relationship with Hashem, with others and with ourselves. What does true humility look like? And how can we cultivate this vital quality in our own lives?" -ArtScroll Beis HaLevi on Anavah

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The Downfall of Gaavah

Mar 31, 2025

5:19

"In his timeless essay on Anavah (humility), the Beis HaLevi, Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik, delves into the essence of this foundational trait and how it enhances our relationship with Hashem, with others and with ourselves. What does true humility look like? And how can we cultivate this vital quality in our own lives?" -ArtScroll Beis HaLevi on Anavah

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Shaar HaBitachon #56

Feb 19, 2025

15:19

Join us for the final shiur in Shaar HaBitachon!

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Bais HaLevi #8 - Bitachon

Feb 28, 2025

8:35

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Bais HaLevi #7 - Bitachon

Feb 27, 2025

9:45

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Teruma: The Keruvim & the Bibas Children

Feb 28, 2025

9:34

In this week's episode, we explore the powerful symbolism of the Keruvim in this week's parsha and their connection to the tragic story of the Bibas children, hy"d. Drawing from the teachings of Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach and Rabbi Shimshon Pincus, we delve into how our relationship with Hashem shapes our reality and how the Keruvim reflect our spiritual alignment. This episode reminds us that no matter how dark the world may seem, our bond with Hashem remains our guiding light.

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Bais HaLevi #6 - Bitachon

Feb 26, 2025

6:02

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Bais HaLevi #5 - Bitachon

Feb 25, 2025

5:17

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Terumah: Tabernacles Through Sacrifice (5784)

Feb 24, 2025

14:13

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Bais HaLevi #4 - Bitachon

Feb 24, 2025

5:40

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Bais HaLevi #3 - Bitachon

Feb 23, 2025

10:43

Today's shiur is sponsored by Dovid and Elana Shulman of Minneapolis, MN, l'ilui nishmas Mordechai ben Chaim.

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Bais HaLevi #2 - Bitachon

Feb 21, 2025

7:17

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Unlocking Destiny Through Choice

Feb 20, 2025

6:56

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Bais HaLevi #1 - Bitachon

Feb 20, 2025

5:24

Today we begin studying the Bais HaLevi's famous essay on bitachon.

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Introduction to the Bais HaLevi

Feb 20, 2025

2:06

Join us as we embark on the journey of studying the words of the holy Bais HaLevi on Bitachon, ahavas Yisroel, and anavah.

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Shaar HaBitachon #52

Feb 14, 2025

6:18

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Shaar HaBitachon #51

Feb 13, 2025

8:46

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Shaar HaBitachon #47

Feb 9, 2025

8:33

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Beshalach (5784): What Rav Chatzkel Would Have Said

Feb 4, 2025

13:45

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Shaar HaBitachon #44

Feb 5, 2025

8:04

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Shaar HaBitachon #45

Feb 6, 2025

10:27

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Beshalach: Victory Redefined

Feb 7, 2025

14:50

At a recent parlor meeting for a kollel, Rav Avraham Krohn inspired the audience with a powerful insight from Rav Asher Arielli and Rav Michel Yehuda Lefkowitz. Why was Yehoshua, not Moshe Rabbeinu, chosen to lead the battle against Amalek? The answer reveals a profound truth about Torah and avodas Hashem: True greatness lies not in innate brilliance but in relentless effort. In this episode, we explore the depth of this lesson and its relevance in our own struggles, especially during the days of Shovavim.

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Shaar HaBitachon #46

Feb 7, 2025

7:19

Today's shiur is sponsored b'zchus Rivka bas Rochel, that she should find her bashert b'karov.

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Yisro: Panoramic Vision

Feb 14, 2025

14:49

Yisro’s greatness wasn’t just in what he heard—it was in how he saw. He had a panoramic vision, always seeking truth and embracing growth. This week, we explore why the parshah of Matan Torah is named after him and how his perspective teaches us to rise above the momentary and focus on the eternal.

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Shaar HaBitachon #53

Feb 16, 2025

10:15

Today's shiur is sponsored by Yossi Kass and family of Lakewood, New Jersey.

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Shaar HaBitachon #50

Feb 12, 2025

9:30

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Shaar HaBitachon #55

Feb 18, 2025

9:54

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Mishpatim: Triumphing Meat's Defeat (5784)

Feb 18, 2025

17:12

Listen to the lesson from a Russian security guard in Siberia in the 1900s that Reb Meir Futerfas has to tell us. It sheds light on the ear-piercing punishment of the eved ivri and has the most acute and applicable applications for us today.

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Shaar HaBitachon #54

Feb 17, 2025

13:55

Today's shiur is sponsored by Rachel Leah and Shelly Rosenberg of Houston, TX l'ilui nishmas Yehuda Leumi ben Chaim Shalom Simcha.

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Bais HaLevi #9 - Bitachon

Mar 2, 2025

10:57

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Shaar HaBitachon #49

Feb 11, 2025

9:41

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