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Pirkei Avos #7 - We Are Not the Judge

Jun 5, 2025

6:40

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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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Beha'aloscha: Flickering Flames of Influence (5784)

Jun 9, 2025

13:52

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Pirkei Avos #8 - Ruchnius is Real

Jun 10, 2025

8:43

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Pirkei Avos #9 - Helping Others Shine with Bitachon

Jun 12, 2025

8:17

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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 #10 - Investigate Yourself

Jun 15, 2025

10:25

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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 #61 | Answering Amen

Sep 14, 2025

8:02

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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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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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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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Pele Yoeitz #100 | The Importance of Humility

Nov 6, 2025

11:23

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Vayera: Temptation Island and the Untouched Soul

Nov 6, 2025

17:25

The Yomim Tovim glow has faded — and real life hits hard. Frustration, confusion, and challenges we thought we left behind come rushing back. In this week’s episode, a “mistake” triggers a wave of emotion… but turns into a powerful reminder that nothing is random. From political chaos to a gripping true story of an orphaned prince, we uncover what it means to stay focused on who we are — children of the King — even when distractions surround us.

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Pele Yoeitz #99 | Small is Big

Nov 5, 2025

12:28

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Pele Yoeitz #96 | Kavod in the Beis Midrash

Nov 3, 2025

14:55

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Lech Lecha: Turkey in a Chicken Coop

Oct 31, 2025

13:25

One man. One dream. And a world that told him he was out of his mind. This week, we dive into the gripping story of Rav Meir Shapiro — the visionary behind Daf Yomi and the force who built Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin against all odds. Mocked, doubted, and challenged at every step, he refused to shrink his ambition. Instead, he made noise — the kind that changed history. His legacy pushes us to take our own purpose seriously, even when the path isn’t easy.

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Noach: Stay in Your Waters

Oct 25, 2025

12:10

The floodwaters are rising again—not in the world, but in our lives. As the inspiration of Yomim Noraim fades, how do we hold on to what we became? Why did the fish survive the Mabul when everything else was destroyed? A powerful story and a deeper look beneath the surface reveal a simple truth: sometimes the only way to stay pure… is to stay apart.

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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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Sukkos: Lechteich B'Succah

Oct 13, 2025

9:50

This week’s episode begins with a question — one of the most famous Chumash kashas of all. If the sukkah reminds us of the Clouds of Glory that surrounded Klal Yisroel when they left Mitzrayim, shouldn’t we be sitting in the sukkah in Nissan, not Tishrei? But as the Tur and later Reb Yerucham Olshan reveal, the answer opens a doorway to something much deeper — a truth about what it means to be bodod, to be alone with Hashem, and why davka in the quiet, when the rest of the world goes inside, we step outside. In this powerful Yom Tov message, we uncover the secret of the sukkah — not just as a public statement of faith, but as a private journey of the soul. What does it mean to sit under the schach, to relive the footsteps of our ancestors, to feel Hashem’s embrace in the simplicity of a shaky hut? It’s a moment of stillness. Of faith. Of connection. Step outside the noise — and listen in.

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Yom Kippur: When Small is Greater than Big

Sep 29, 2025

3:32

Just before Selichos, a fellow sighed, “This year, I’m not asking small. I’m going big.” His words caught me off guard, and when he asked why I looked uneasy, I shared something my Rebbe once told me in Yerushalayim—a perspective that completely changed how I think about tefillah. In this episode, we reflect on what it really means to daven on Yom Kippur. Do we come with long lists and big requests, or is there something deeper in simply asking Hashem to give us from His goodness—trusting that He knows best? Sometimes the smallest tefillah can open the door to the greatest blessing.

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Yom Kippur: It's All a Gumball

Sep 28, 2025

5:16

As Yom Kippur draws near, we’re reminded that tefillah is everything—our lifeline, our future, our ultimate connection to Hashem. But what happens when the tefillah feels too small for the enormity of what we’re asking? In this week’s episode, I share a powerful true story that began with a silent baby, a father’s desperate plea, and a seemingly simple kabbalah. The outcome was nothing short of miraculous. This is a story that will make you stop, hold your breath, and realize just how much our tefillos can move Heaven.

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Rosh Hashana: Our Rich Uncle

Sep 19, 2025

5:25

This past Shabbos, I ran into an old friend who asked me: “What’s your 30-second pitch for Rosh Hashanah?” What could I possibly say in half a minute about the greatest day of the year? Then I remembered a story I’d heard back in yeshiva—about a man who inherited a fortune but had to go on a long, difficult journey to claim it. The lesson? We all have a wealthy relative—HaKadosh Baruch Hu—who left us the ultimate inheritance, filled with blessings, wisdom, and life-changing opportunities. This episode dives into how we can “claim” it, approaching Hashem not just as King, but as our loving, generous uncle, eager to give us everything we need for a truly meaningful life.

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Rosh Hashana: Divine Upgrade from Basic Economy

Sep 19, 2025

6:32

Two months ago, I made what felt like a simple, proactive move—booking a flight for Sukkos. Everything seemed perfect… until I realized I’d made a huge mistake. Non-refundable tickets, the wrong date, no easy way out. I called rep after rep, hit wall after wall, and felt completely stuck. But then something unexpected happened—a reminder that sometimes, the One in control isn’t on the other end of the phone. This episode is about frustration, faith, and the surprising way everything can shift when you put it in the right hands.

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Pele Yoeitz #65 | Eradicating Strife

Sep 18, 2025

11:48

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Pele Yoeitz #64 | Achim

Sep 17, 2025

4:31

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Pele Yoeitz #63 | Making Brachos

Sep 16, 2025

6:42

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Pele Yoeitz #62 | In Memory of Parents

Sep 15, 2025

6:46

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Pele Yoeitz #26 | A Mother's Tears

Aug 4, 2025

15:58

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Tisha B'Av - Hospitalized Over the Churban

Jul 31, 2025

7:52

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Tisha B’Av: Bear Hug

Jul 31, 2025

11:04

It looks like destruction. It feels like abandonment. But what if the deepest pain we’ve ever felt… is actually a disguise? Rav Shimshon Dovid Pincus zt”l revealed a hidden dimension of Tisha B’Av that changes everything. In this episode, we confront the darkness—not to escape it, but to discover who’s behind it. Because when we look closer, we realize: it’s not a bear. It’s our Father. And He’s never been closer.

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Pele Yoeitz #24 | Chessed Starts at Home

Aug 1, 2025

13:14

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Pele Yoeitz #25 | Don't Involve the Family

Aug 1, 2025

7:20

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Parshas Devarim | Shabbos Chazon: Filled with Helium

Aug 1, 2025

17:08

We enter Sefer Devarim and Shabbos Chazon in the shadow of destruction. But hidden in the sorrow is an undeniable lift — a vision of what could be. The Navi doesn’t just warn; he uplifts. Moshe Rabbeinu doesn’t just rebuke; he prepares us to rise.This week’s message is filled with that kind of helium — weighty words that somehow elevate.

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Kinos: We’re Great, But We’re Orphans — And We Don’t Even Remember #1

Aug 3, 2025

12:51

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Kinos: We’re Great, But We’re Orphans — And We Don’t Even Remember #2

Aug 3, 2025

18:32

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Parshas Vaeschanan: Is G-d Actually Part of Your Life

Aug 7, 2025

15:34

The Vilna Gaon shows how Parshas Va’eschanan reveals a deep truth: many seek Hashem, but few truly find Him—because finding requires full heart and soul. The Chafetz Chaim drives it further—bitachon isn't extra credit; it’s core. It's not enough to want; you must live it. Rebbe Leibele Eiger’s transformation in Kotzk teaches the difference between saying and knowing. Hashem isn’t everywhere—He’s wherever you let Him in. Real tefillah, even once, can shift everything. A wake-up call before Elul: the limit of your emunah is where Torah says it only begins.

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Pele Yoeitz #32 - Do to Others What You Would Want Done To You

Aug 11, 2025

4:56

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Pele Yoeitz #31 | Ahavas Chinam

Aug 10, 2025

3:56

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Pele Yoeitz #30 | Support Talmidei Chachamim

Aug 8, 2025

12:58

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Pele Yoeitz #23 | The Privilege of a Wife

Jul 30, 2025

9:05

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Pele Yoeitz #29 | Support Torah

Aug 7, 2025

3:37

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