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Pirkei Avos #11 - Practice What You Preach

Jun 17, 2025

9:11

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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 #12 - Love Your Work

Jun 24, 2025

8:56

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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 #13 - Pursue Peace

Jun 26, 2025

8:26

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Pirkei Avos #14 - If Not Now, When?

Jul 1, 2025

11:20

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Pirkei Avos #15 - Bring the Seichel to the Guf

Jul 3, 2025

8:56

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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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Pele Yoeitz Episode 1

Jul 6, 2025

13:42

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Pele Yoeitz Episode 2

Jul 6, 2025

6:29

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Pele Yoeitz Episode 3

Jul 7, 2025

8:01

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Pele Yoeitz Episode 4

Jul 8, 2025

8:00

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Pele Yoeitz Episode 5

Jul 9, 2025

5:21

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Pele Yoeitz #6

Jul 10, 2025

10:16

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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 #7 | Another Type of Love for Hashem

Jul 11, 2025

7:35

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Pele Yoeitz #8 | Chizuk in Our Avodah

Jul 13, 2025

8:30

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Pele Yoeitz #9

Jul 15, 2025

9:47

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Pele Yoeitz #10

Jul 15, 2025

18:37

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Pele Yoeitz #11 | Self Worth

Jul 16, 2025

7:27

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Pele Yoeitz #12 | Sole Purpose

Jul 17, 2025

10:55

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Pele Yoeitz #13 | Safeguarding Oneself

Jul 18, 2025

5:23

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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 #14 | Love for One's Children

Jul 23, 2025

10:32

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Pele Yoeitz #15 | Instilling Values

Jul 23, 2025

11:41

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Pele Yoeitz #16 | Raising Children

Jul 23, 2025

12:16

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Pele Yoeitz #17 | Bond Between Husband and Wife

Jul 23, 2025

9:43

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Pele Yoeitz #18 | Marriage

Jul 24, 2025

11:07

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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 #19 | Practical Marriage Advice

Jul 25, 2025

8:49

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Pele Yoeitz #20 | Responsibility of Virtuous Wife

Jul 27, 2025

7:14

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Pele Yoeitz #21 | Advice for Difficult Marriage

Jul 28, 2025

8:15

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Pele Yoeitz #22 | A Supportive Wife

Jul 29, 2025

8:20

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Pele Yoeitz #100 | The Importance of Humility

Nov 6, 2025

11:23

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Pele Yoeitz #212 | Hachana

Mar 18, 2026

11:52

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Pele Yoeitz #211 | Hisbodidus

Mar 18, 2026

6:24

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Pele Yoeitz #210 | Being Upset with Others

Mar 18, 2026

6:45

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Pele Yoeitz #209 | Traveling

Mar 18, 2026

13:31

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Pele Yoeitz #208 | Embarrassing Others

Mar 13, 2026

5:45

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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 #207 | Praising Others

Mar 12, 2026

13:19

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Pele Yoeitz #206 | Praising Hashem

Mar 11, 2026

12:59

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Pele Yoeitz #205 | Public Speaking

Mar 10, 2026

7:29

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Pele Yoeitz #204 | The Words of Chachamim

Mar 9, 2026

8:58

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The Shadchan Who Got Uninvited - Why We Drink on Purim

Mar 1, 2026

3:56

“Ad d’lo yada.” All year we remember too much—mistakes, failures, who we used to be. Two mechutanim almost lost a chasunah over petty fights. When it was finally back on, they asked the shadchan not to come. Seeing him would bring back the bad memories. Purim is that choice. For one night, we don’t let the past into the room. We drink. We dance. We let go.

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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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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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Terumah: The Biggest Mistake - Treating Silver Like Metal

Feb 19, 2026

18:10

He built a company from the ground up. Success. Growth. Respect. Then one phone call in June—and it was over. No renewal. No explanation. He could have unraveled. Instead, he went home and said, “There’s a time for everything.” And he believed it. Where does that kind of clarity come from? How does someone face loss without losing himself? Parshas Terumah and the month of Adar reveal a hidden yesod: what you possess is far greater than you think. When you recognize the value of what’s already in your hands, even darkness starts to look different.

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Mishpatim: G-d Knows Your Struggle

Feb 12, 2026

21:37

We stood at Har Sinai—then were plunged straight into laws of theft, damages, and servants. Why the drop? Because Torah wasn’t given to angels. It was given to people in the middle of the mess. Parshas Shekalim and Mishpatim reveal a quiet, unsettling truth: the struggle isn’t a detour. It’s the point.

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Yisro: The Stop you Thought you Missed

Feb 6, 2026

21:37

Life feels loud, rushed, and uncertain—and our instinct is to take control. But what if that’s exactly what gets in the way? Between fire, water, and desert—eish, mayim, midbar—this shiur uncovers the hidden battles every Yid faces and the quiet strength required to withstand them. Through haunting ma’asim of the Brisk Rav and Rav Motl Pogremansky, one question lingers: are we holding on too tightly… or trusting enough? A powerful reminder that a Yid is never lost—and that sometimes, the greatest clarity is found in the midbar.

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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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A Pinch of Snuff

Feb 1, 2026

3:14

The Chafetz Chaim once saw people laughing in shul. They told him about the “meshugeneh of Raden” who had walked 24 miles to a fair and came back proudly holding one prize—a free pinch of snuff. “Don’t laugh,” said the Chafetz Chaim. “It’s not so far from you.” A neshamah travels from the Kisai HaKavod down to this world for one reason: to acquire eternity. If we go through a lifetime of struggle and return with nothing but a pinch of snuff—empty gains—who’s really the fool? Make sure what you bring back after 120 is worth the journey.

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Beshalach: Singing in Reverse

Jan 30, 2026

19:06

A small moment stopped me cold. I noticed a well-known figure wearing what looked like expensive designer glasses. I commented on them. He smiled and said, “Three dollars.” It hit me—what we see is often wrong. Klal Yisrael in Mitzrayim looked broken, abandoned. But Az Yashir wasn’t just gratitude for the sea—it was clarity. Suddenly, Moshe saw that every moment of darkness had purpose. We don’t get that clarity right away. We just daven that when it’s over, we’ll be able to say: Now I understand.

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The Great Power of Tefillah

Jan 24, 2026

3:33

They once asked the Lelover Rebbetzin how she was zocheh to a son like the Lelover Rebbe—a kadosh mei’rechem, overflowing with yiras Shamayim. She said nothing special came to mind. Then she paused. There were moments when her husband would lock himself in a room and cry out “Yizku li banim u’vnei banim oskim baTorah u’vmitzvos”—with such raw desperation that he would bang his head against the wall and collapse from the tefillah. “Maybe,” she said quietly, “that was the zechus.” A haunting reminder of the koach of tefillah when it comes from the edge of the soul.

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Once in a Lifetime

Jan 24, 2026

2:27

A famous ma’aseh from the Mir: in 1949, as the bochurim arrived in San Francisco after years of war, they rushed to see the breathtaking Golden Gate Bridge. One bochur stayed below deck, absorbed in learning. When told he was missing a once-in-a-lifetime sight, Rav Shmuel Birnbaum replied, “I have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity not to see it—to stay immersed in the sugya.” For him, the real rarity wasn’t the bridge, but uninterrupted dveikus in Torah.

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Bo: Hung Up. G-d Answered.

Jan 22, 2026

21:55

Drawing from Parshas Bo and the Abarbanel’s explanation of rechush gadol, this episode reframes true wealth as unwavering bitachon in Hashem. Klal Yisrael left Mitzrayim not just with possessions, but with a deep, lived trust—one that required action, humility, and faith even when logic said otherwise. That idea is brought into the present through a real-life nisayon: choosing tefillah over control and watching Hashem do what seemed impossible. A powerful reminder that the greatest riches are built when we let go—and let the King lead.

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Vaeira: Cancer Cured in the Beis Medrash

Jan 15, 2026

17:27

Fire rains down, Egypt is shattered—and yet, some things remain untouched. A single pasuk in the seventh makkah draws a sharp line between what is destroyed and what survives. What looks like an agricultural detail becomes a terrifying spiritual forecast: arrogance and a corrupted mouth cannot endure the storm, while humility and attachment to Torah place a person beyond the reach of nature itself. Ancient prophecy collides with a modern, jaw-dropping story of salvation that defies every rule. When everything is falling apart, the real question isn’t what’s happening around you—but who you’re becoming.

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Shemos: Don't Kick the Can

Jan 9, 2026

7:54

What happens when greatness is decided in a single moment? Moshe had many names, yet only one remained. Why? The answer cuts to a dangerous habit we all know too well: “later.” Later I’ll learn. Later I’ll grow. Later I’ll become who I’m meant to be. Basya stood at the river and didn’t hesitate. She reached—and history changed. That act of immediacy became etched into Moshe’s very name, a reminder that destiny belongs to those who don’t wait. A powerful challenge to stop postponing purpose—and to choose greatness now.

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Vayechi: Even in Auschwitz

Jan 1, 2026

19:46

What’s left when everything is taken away? A wartime story of total loss becomes a profound lesson in faith, perspective, and deveikus. From Auschwitz to rebuilding a life, one man discovers the one thing that can never be stolen—and why the darkest moment of his life became the clearest. Through the lens of Yosef, Ephraim, and Menashe, this episode explores bazeh—serving Hashem right where you are, even when it’s hard, even when it’s dark. A powerful reminder that when you have Hashem, you truly have everything.

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Pele Yoeitz #146 | Coming Back to this World

Dec 30, 2025

11:07

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Pele Yoeitz #145 | Rebirth as an Animal

Dec 30, 2025

10:24

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Pele Yoeitz #144 | Not Where We're Supposed to Be

Dec 30, 2025

11:21

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Pele Yoeitz #142 | Pain for Returning to Hashem

Dec 26, 2025

9:33

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Vayigash: False Night

Dec 25, 2025

21:47

Chanukah ends. The light fades. The questions remain. What do we do when sincere tefillos are met with silence - or answers we never wanted? This episode explores the uneasy space after inspiration, where faith is tested in darkness. Through powerful Torah and real stories of loss and survival, we uncover a truth that’s hard to accept: sometimes what feels like night is only the appearance of night.

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Pele Yoeitz #138 | Gevurah

Dec 21, 2025

9:30

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Pele Yoeitz #137 | Ganev

Dec 19, 2025

7:00

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Pele Yoeitz #136 | Stealing from Rabim

Dec 18, 2025

13:25

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Pele Yoeitz #135 | Keep Your Hands Clean

Dec 17, 2025

7:44

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Pele Yoeitz #134 | Detriments of Stealing

Dec 17, 2025

10:18

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Pele Yoeitz #133 | Stealing

Dec 17, 2025

3:24

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Vayeishev: Don't Stain Your Spark

Dec 12, 2025

20:58

Marcus Aurelius in the Roman camps and Yosef HaTzaddik in Potiphar’s house faced temptations meant to pull them down. Their strength came from identity, dignity, and remembering who they were. Midrash and Rabbeinu Yonah show how that awareness becomes the strongest defense against the yetzer hara. Even a prince above the mud knows he was made for more. Never stain the divine spark inside.

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Pele Yoeitz #130 | Yearning for Geulah

Dec 11, 2025

13:14

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Pele Yoeitz #129 | Issur of Eating Shratzim

Dec 10, 2025

7:37

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Pele Yoeitz #128 | Sparks of Holiness

Dec 9, 2025

15:52

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Pele Yoeitz #127 | Purity of Heart

Dec 8, 2025

19:22

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Pele Yoeitz #126 | Being a Judge

Dec 7, 2025

6:28

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Vayishlach: Identity

Dec 5, 2025

21:09

This week’s episode takes you somewhere unexpected. What began as a somber family levayah in snowy Minneapolis turned into a powerful confrontation with identity, legacy, and the quiet battle each of us fights every single day. In the cold wind beside a fresh kever, something became crystal clear — the end of a life can ignite the beginning of a mission. We open with the story of a woman who lived entirely for others, and the way her legacy still speaks louder than words. From there, we follow Yaakov Avinu on his tense journey toward Esav, uncovering the Chafetz Chaim’s penetrating insight into what it really means to stand firm against the pull of a confused world. And yes — there’s even a moment of royal drama, a surprising lesson straight from Queen Elizabeth herself, reminding us just how easily we forget who we are. If you’ve ever felt shaken by the pace of life, overwhelmed by the noise, or unsure of your direction, this episode delivers the reminder we all need: you are not a commoner. You are a child of the King — with a purpose, a tafkid, and a legacy waiting to be written.

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Pele Yoeitz #121 | Eating Meat

Dec 2, 2025

11:46

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Vayetzei: The Luxury Car that Wouldn't Start

Nov 27, 2025

18:07

This week’s shiur takes us into the quiet, tense moments where a small decision becomes a real test. Through powerful stories—like a simple stamp that turned into a question of emes, or a brand-new car that wouldn’t budge with Rav Chaim inside—we see how Hashem guides us in ways we don’t always notice. It’s a reminder that the everyday choices we make say everything about who we really are.

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Scheiners - Jump Out of the Car | R' Don Jarashow

Nov 23, 2025

29:43

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Toldos: Sensitivity Saves Lives

Nov 20, 2025

15:41

In this Lechteich episode, Parshas Toldos erupts with unexpected drama. A single cry from Eisav — raw, bitter, explosive — unleashes a chain reaction that nearly seals Klal Yisrael’s fate centuries later. How could one moment carry such devastating force? And what hidden truth about sensitivity and responsibility lies beneath it? Through a powerful blend of Torah insight and a real-life story of courage and compassion, this episode uncovers the quiet strength of noticing another Yid — and the danger of failing to.

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Pele Yoeitz #112 | When to Cry

Nov 20, 2025

6:19

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Pele Yoeitz #111 | A Time to Weep

Nov 19, 2025

9:27

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Pele Yoeitz #110 | The Power of Tears

Nov 18, 2025

15:13

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Pele Yoeitz #109 | The Koach Hatefillah

Nov 17, 2025

5:49

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Pele Yoeitz #108 | The Importance of Not Wasting Time

Nov 16, 2025

15:07

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Pele Yoeitz #107 | Marriage and Money

Nov 14, 2025

6:12

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Chayei Sarah: Trader Joe’s and the Wink from Above

Nov 13, 2025

13:52

This week’s Lechteich's shiur hits deep — that quiet struggle of winter, when the inspiration of the Yamim Noraim has faded and real life takes over. How do we hold on when there’s no yom tov in sight, no external chizuk, just the daily grind of being a Yid? With stories of the Sanzer Rav, the mission of Eliezer, and a surprising lesson from a loaf of Trader Joe’s sourdough, this episode explores what it really means to want to grow — and how Hashem meets us halfway. Because sometimes, the smallest step toward taharah, the quietest “I want to,” can summon a malach to walk beside you.

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Pele Yoeitz #106 | Marrying True Wealth

Nov 13, 2025

6:59

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Pele Yoeitz #105 | Being a Bas Yisrael

Nov 12, 2025

7:32

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Pele Yoeitz #104 | Marrying off Your Daughter

Nov 11, 2025

7:24

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Pele Yoeitz #103 | A Daughter is Precious

Nov 10, 2025

15:32

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The Miraculous Sprinkler Park | R' Don Jarashow

Nov 10, 2025

4:36

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Shmuz at Bais Shabsi: When Heaven Revived the Sprinklers

Nov 9, 2025

12:28

A broken sprinkler isn’t exactly a crisis… unless you’re five years old. But in that moment — tears, frustration, and all — a simple question emerged: “Don’t we believe Hashem can do anything?” What followed in that park was more than a repair. It was a reminder — straight from a child’s heart — of what pure emunah looks like. In this episode, we connect that small miracle to Sarah Imeinu’s laughter, the Chafetz Chaim’s timeless insight, and the message so many of us need right now: When we ask sincerely — even for the “small” things — Hashem listens.

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Pele Yoeitz #102 | The Relationship of a Father and Son

Nov 9, 2025

10:21

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Pele Yoeitz #101 | The Importance of Kavod

Nov 7, 2025

11:55

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Eikev: Faith Through the Flames

Aug 14, 2025

11:39

When Chana lost everything in Auschwitz, she thought her suffering had reached its limit. But years later, standing before the smoldering ruins of her home, she faced a choice that would alter her life—and the lives of generations to come. In this week’s parsha, Moshe Rabbeinu reminds us, “מה ה׳ אלקיך שואל מעמך כי אם ליראה”—to anchor ourselves to Hashem, the Kol Yachol. In our own moments of loss, uncertainty, and fear, that same anchor can carry us through the fire. Chana’s decision to accept her pain with love became the bridge from devastation to renewal, unlocking a miracle no doctor believed possible.

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Pele Yoeitz #38 | Don't Judge

Aug 18, 2025

8:41

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Pele Yoeitz #37 | Don't Hate

Aug 17, 2025

7:50

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Pele Yoeitz #36 | Think About Others

Aug 15, 2025

9:38

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