Popular Shows by Don Jarashow Don Jarashow
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Why Moshiach is a Baal Habos and how to Mourn for the Beis HaMikdash When You Feel Nothing
Why Moshiach is a Baal Habos and how to Mourn for the Beis HaMikdash When You Feel Nothing
Jul 22, 2026
1:09:32
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Ekev: Melt Like Coffee
Ekev: Melt Like Coffee
Jul 29, 2026
6:59
A potato. An egg. Coffee. Three pots of boiling water. It seemed like a strange response to a young man's desperate plea—until the lesson became impossible to forget.
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Pele Yoeitz #107 | Even When There's a Challenge
Pele Yoeitz #107 | Even When There's a Challenge
Sep 16, 2026
6:00
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Shaar HaBitachon #17
Shaar HaBitachon #17
Jan 5, 2025
12:35
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Shaar HaBitachon #16
Shaar HaBitachon #16
Jan 3, 2025
12:34
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Shaar HaBitachon #15
Shaar HaBitachon #15
Jan 2, 2025
12:35
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Shaar HaBitachon #14
Shaar HaBitachon #14
Jan 1, 2025
6:56
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Shaar HaBitachon #13
Shaar HaBitachon #13
Dec 31, 2024
7:38
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Hoshana Rabba: A Promise from Eliyahu Hanavi
Hoshana Rabba: A Promise from Eliyahu Hanavi
Oct 13, 2025
5:36
This week’s episode begins in the Mall of America — the largest mall in the United States — where the laughter was loud, the lights were blinding, and the rides were spinning. Families filled the Nickelodeon Universe, enjoying Chol Hamoed the way only a Jewish crowd can. And then, in the middle of it all, someone pointed — “Look! It’s the Queen Rider!” Cameras flashing. People cheering. A local celebrity, famous for… what exactly? Riding a rollercoaster. Over and over. Until nausea became an achievement. But as the world celebrates its “heroes,” a question rises above the noise: What does it mean to be a true hero? Because on Hoshana Rabbah, Shemini Atzeres, and Simchas Torah, Eliyahu HaNavi himself reveals a secret — a promise — about those who daven with heart, who connect with Hashem in these final days of Yom Tov. In this gripping and soul-stirring episode, we contrast the emptiness of worldly fame with the eternal power of spiritual connection — and discover how, in these three days, we can become something far greater than a “Queen Rider.”
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Pesach: Mah Nishtanah Isn’t Just for 3-Year-Olds
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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Pele Yoeitz #22 | A Supportive Wife
Pele Yoeitz #22 | A Supportive Wife
Jul 29, 2025
8:20
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Pele Yoeitz #21 | Advice for Difficult Marriage
Pele Yoeitz #21 | Advice for Difficult Marriage
Jul 28, 2025
8:15
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Pele Yoeitz #20 | Responsibility of Virtuous Wife
Pele Yoeitz #20 | Responsibility of Virtuous Wife
Jul 27, 2025
7:14
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Pele Yoeitz #19 | Practical Marriage Advice
Pele Yoeitz #19 | Practical Marriage Advice
Jul 25, 2025
8:49
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Matos Masei: Ever-Shifting Puzzle Pieces
Matos Masei: Ever-Shifting Puzzle Pieces
Jul 24, 2025
11:17
Parshas Masei reminds us that life’s journey is filled with masos—steps forward, stops, and uncertainty. Like ever-shifting puzzle pieces, we rarely see the full picture, but every move is guided from Above. Through personal stories, the Chasam Sofer’s turning point, and the timeless message of Vayisu Vayachanu, we reflect on what it means to Lechteich Acharai BaMidbar—to follow Hashem through unknowns with trust and courage. This is the heart of Lechteich: moving forward, even when the picture isn’t clear—because the One arranging the pieces sees it all.
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Pele Yoeitz #18 | Marriage
Pele Yoeitz #18 | Marriage
Jul 24, 2025
11:07
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Pele Yoeitz #17 | Bond Between Husband and Wife
Pele Yoeitz #17 | Bond Between Husband and Wife
Jul 23, 2025
9:43
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Pele Yoeitz #16 | Raising Children
Pele Yoeitz #16 | Raising Children
Jul 23, 2025
12:16
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Pele Yoeitz #15 | Instilling Values
Pele Yoeitz #15 | Instilling Values
Jul 23, 2025
11:41
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Pele Yoeitz #14 | Love for One's Children
Pele Yoeitz #14 | Love for One's Children
Jul 23, 2025
10:32
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Pinchas: The Chicken on the Rooftop
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
Pele Yoeitz #13 | Safeguarding Oneself
Jul 18, 2025
5:23
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Pele Yoeitz #12 | Sole Purpose
Pele Yoeitz #12 | Sole Purpose
Jul 17, 2025
10:55
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Pele Yoeitz #11 | Self Worth
Pele Yoeitz #11 | Self Worth
Jul 16, 2025
7:27
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Pele Yoeitz #10
Pele Yoeitz #10
Jul 15, 2025
18:37
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Pele Yoeitz #9
Pele Yoeitz #9
Jul 15, 2025
9:47
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Pele Yoeitz #8 | Chizuk in Our Avodah
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
Pele Yoeitz #7 | Another Type of Love for Hashem
Jul 11, 2025
7:35
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Balak: Can’t Rewrite the Script
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
Pele Yoeitz #6
Jul 10, 2025
10:16
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Pele Yoeitz Episode 5
Pele Yoeitz Episode 5
Jul 9, 2025
5:21
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Pele Yoeitz Episode 4
Pele Yoeitz Episode 4
Jul 8, 2025
8:00
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Pele Yoeitz Episode 3
Pele Yoeitz Episode 3
Jul 7, 2025
8:01
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Pele Yoeitz Episode 2
Pele Yoeitz Episode 2
Jul 6, 2025
6:29
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Pele Yoeitz Episode 1
Pele Yoeitz Episode 1
Jul 6, 2025
13:42
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Chukas: Walk With Me, Not Above Me
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
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?
Pirkei Avos #14 - If Not Now, When?
Jul 1, 2025
11:20
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Pirkei Avos #13 - Pursue Peace
Pirkei Avos #13 - Pursue Peace
Jun 26, 2025
8:26
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Korach: Poolside Prayer
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
Pirkei Avos #12 - Love Your Work
Jun 24, 2025
8:56
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Shelach: Grasshoppers Don’t Win Wars
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
Pirkei Avos #11 - Practice What You Preach
Jun 17, 2025
9:11
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Pirkei Avos #10 - Investigate Yourself
Pirkei Avos #10 - Investigate Yourself
Jun 15, 2025
10:25
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Beha'aloscha: One Call, Many Voices
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
Pirkei Avos #9 - Helping Others Shine with Bitachon
Jun 12, 2025
8:17
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Pirkei Avos #8 - Ruchnius is Real
Pirkei Avos #8 - Ruchnius is Real
Jun 10, 2025
8:43
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Beha'aloscha: Flickering Flames of Influence (5784)
Beha'aloscha: Flickering Flames of Influence (5784)
Jun 9, 2025
13:52
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Naso: Power Hitter
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
Pirkei Avos #7 - We Are Not the Judge
Jun 5, 2025
6:40
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Shavuos: City on Fire
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
Pirkei Avos #6 - Acquiring a Friend
May 29, 2025
11:08
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Shavuos: A limping Nation (5784)
Shavuos: A limping Nation (5784)
May 28, 2025
13:06
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Bamidbar: His Orchestra's Violinists (5784)
Bamidbar: His Orchestra's Violinists (5784)
May 28, 2025
12:33
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Pirkei Avos #5 - A House for Talmidai Chachamim
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
Pirkei Avos #4 - Loving HKB"H is #1
May 25, 2025
9:39
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Parshas Behar-Bechukosai: From Celery to Salary
Parshas Behar-Bechukosai: From Celery to Salary
May 22, 2025
15:58
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Pirkei Avos #3 - Sustaining the World
Pirkei Avos #3 - Sustaining the World
May 22, 2025
13:06
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Behar: Big Bucks From the Real Gvir (5784)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
Silence That Says Everything: Parshas Shemini
Apr 25, 2025
10:35
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Pesach: Strength Over Suffering (Bordeaux)
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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Bais HaLevi #14 - Bitachon
Bais HaLevi #14 - Bitachon
Mar 7, 2025
7:11
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Yisro: Panoramic Vision
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
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 #47
Shaar HaBitachon #47
Feb 9, 2025
8:33
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Shaar HaBitachon #48
Shaar HaBitachon #48
Feb 10, 2025
8:20
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Shaar HaBitachon #49
Shaar HaBitachon #49
Feb 11, 2025
9:41
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Shaar HaBitachon #50
Shaar HaBitachon #50
Feb 12, 2025
9:30
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Shaar HaBitachon #54
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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Mishpatim: Triumphing Meat's Defeat (5784)
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 #55
Shaar HaBitachon #55
Feb 18, 2025
9:54
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Shaar HaBitachon #56
Shaar HaBitachon #56
Feb 19, 2025
15:19
Join us for the final shiur in Shaar HaBitachon!
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Shaar HaBitachon #51
Shaar HaBitachon #51
Feb 13, 2025
8:46
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Shaar HaBitachon #52
Shaar HaBitachon #52
Feb 14, 2025
6:18
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Introduction to the Bais HaLevi
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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Bais HaLevi #1 - Bitachon
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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Unlocking Destiny Through Choice
Unlocking Destiny Through Choice
Feb 20, 2025
6:56
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Bais HaLevi #2 - Bitachon
Bais HaLevi #2 - Bitachon
Feb 21, 2025
7:17
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Bais HaLevi #3 - Bitachon
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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In the Footsteps of Rav Shach
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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Bais HaLevi #4 - Bitachon
Bais HaLevi #4 - Bitachon
Feb 24, 2025
5:40
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Terumah: Tabernacles Through Sacrifice (5784)
Terumah: Tabernacles Through Sacrifice (5784)
Feb 24, 2025
14:13
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Bais HaLevi #5 - Bitachon
Bais HaLevi #5 - Bitachon
Feb 25, 2025
5:17
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Bais HaLevi #6 - Bitachon
Bais HaLevi #6 - Bitachon
Feb 26, 2025
6:02
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Teruma: The Keruvim & the Bibas Children
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 #7 - Bitachon
Bais HaLevi #7 - Bitachon
Feb 27, 2025
9:45
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Bais HaLevi #8 - Bitachon
Bais HaLevi #8 - Bitachon
Feb 28, 2025
8:35
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Bais HaLevi #9 - Bitachon
Bais HaLevi #9 - Bitachon
Mar 2, 2025
10:57
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Bais HaLevi #10 - Bitachon
Bais HaLevi #10 - Bitachon
Mar 3, 2025
9:40
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In the Footsteps of the Chofetz Chaim
In the Footsteps of the Chofetz Chaim
Mar 4, 2025
2:42
A baker was disheartened—before the war, people scrutinized every loaf, but now, in the midst of war, his business was thriving in a way he had never seen. Confused, he turned to the Chofetz Chaim, who revealed a powerful truth about human nature and the way we view our blessings.
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Tetzaveh: In The Seat Next Over (5784)
Tetzaveh: In The Seat Next Over (5784)
Mar 4, 2025
17:30
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Bais HaLevi #11 - Bitachon
Bais HaLevi #11 - Bitachon
Mar 4, 2025
16:27
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