Popular Shows by The Real Judaism Podcast with Rabbi Ari Klapper: Page 4

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Ep. 50 – Why Is Shabbos So Machmir

Jul 24, 2025

27:23

Why does breaking Shabbos carry a more severe punishment than murder? How can a small mistake—a forgotten halacha or a tiny misstep—warrant such a serious response? It seems extreme, even unreasonable—until we ask the deeper question: what is Shabbos? In this piercing and layered episode, Rabbi Klapper leads us on a journey into the heart of kedusha. Drawing stunning parallels between the Beis HaMikdash and Shabbos, we come to see Shabbos not as a list of do’s and don’ts, but as the very center of Hashem’s presence in our lives. Just like a surgeon in the brain must act with total precision, because every millimeter matters, so too Shabbos demands a different level of care. It is the soul’s operating room—the place where the Shechina rests inside us. That’s why even the smallest breach feels so heavy: because it takes place in the holiest space we ever enter. Shabbos is not only like the Kodesh HaKodashim—it is our personal Kodesh HaKodashim. When we treat it that way, with awe and sensitivity, we don’t just avoid punishment—we open the gates to transformation. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 136

Jul 25, 2025

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Belief Doesn’t Mean Broadcast Even if you're allowed to believe someone sinned—when all strict halachic conditions are met—you still may not publicize it. Distancing is allowed; gossip is not. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 137

Jul 27, 2025

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Lashon Hara Told Casually If someone mentions Lashon Hara lefitumo—incidentally during another story—it still cannot be believed. Even unintentional slander isn’t grounds for judgment or harm. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 35 – Are You Thinking

Jul 29, 2025

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When was the last time you paused to question your own actions? Mesilas Yesharim warns that the yetzer hara’s greatest weapon is relentless pressure that robs us of reflection, turning us into mindless horses charging headlong into sin. A fleeting guilt can haunt you—so much so that you grind it down through repetition until you feel nothing at all. Why do we allow external stress to drown out our inner voice? How often do we simply obey impulse rather than ask, “What am I really doing?” And what would happen if you reclaimed just a moment to think before you act? This episode will show you how to recognize the subtle tactics of the yetzer hara, build the habit of thoughtful resistance, and transform automatic reactions into deliberate steps toward holiness—so that every choice you make is grounded in awareness and empowered by purpose. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 138

Jul 30, 2025

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Signs That Confirm a Story If you see external behavior—devarim hanikarim—that seems to confirm Lashon Hara, belief is only allowed when judgment l’kaf zechus is impossible. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 51 – Shira and Zimra

Jul 31, 2025

30:09

Why do we sing on Shabbos? What does music express that words alone never could? In this stirring and soulful episode, Rabbi Klapper opens the door to the world of shira and zimra—two different kinds of song, each with its own power. Shira uses words to praise Hashem, while zimra bypasses speech altogether, expressing a heart so full that no words will do. Through examples from the Beis HaMikdash, the Avodah of the Leviim, and the structure of the Torah itself, we discover that music is not just an accessory to holiness—it’s a gateway. Like a niggun that lifts the soul or a trop that unlocks hidden meaning in the Torah, song connects us to Hashem in a way that reaches beyond thought and straight into the heart. Shabbos, the day when the Shechinah rests in our homes, is also the day of song—because only through melody can we truly express the joy, the gratitude, and the awe of standing in the King’s presence. This episode invites you to listen more deeply—to the words, the notes, and the silence between them. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 139

Aug 1, 2025

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Clear Evidence or Just Suspicion? Devarim hanikarim must be unmistakable, direct, and witnessed yourself. Vague impressions or secondhand reports are not enough to justify belief. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 140

Aug 3, 2025

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Believing ≠ Acting Even when belief is halachically permitted, you may not spread the information, shame the person, or cause financial harm. Caution does not equal permission to harm. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 36 – Think Before it Happens

Aug 5, 2025

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Have you ever found yourself scrambling for a solution only after the crisis has struck? Mesilas Yesharim warns that the yetzer hara floods our lives with relentless demands so we never pause to prepare. But Chazal implore us, “Put your heart onto your ways” (Mishlei 23:19)—to build foresight before the storm. Why do we leave our spiritual “crisis management” until we’re already under fire? How might calm reflection today spare us from panic tomorrow? What if the secret to resilience is less reaction and more anticipation? This episode will teach you how to carve out quiet moments for honest self-audit, develop instinctive safeguards against temptation, and establish “pre-game” strategies for your avodas Hashem—so that when challenges arise, you meet them with confidence rather than chaos. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 141

Aug 6, 2025

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Can Beis Din Rely on Hints? In rare cases, Beis Din may act on devarim hanikarim, but only after thorough investigation. Regular individuals should never rely on such signs to take action. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 52 – The Depth of Song

Aug 7, 2025

27:15

What happens when you feel something so deeply, you can’t even say it out loud? Can a niggun express what words cannot? Some moments of connection to Hashem are so deep, so raw, they escape language. In this episode, Rabbi Klapper opens the gates to Zimra—the wordless tune—and Shira—the articulated song—and shows how both are essential for true avodas Hashem. We explore why Shabbos is the day of song more than any other: each tefillah, each seudah, each moment carries a unique melody, a unique way of expressing something that can’t be said directly. But music alone is not enough. Like a seed that never gets planted, pure emotion without translation into words or actions can fade quickly. It must be rooted in Shira—in words, in thought, in details—if we want it to become real. Drawing from Tehillim, halacha, and a moving analogy from Rav Pinkus, we learn why Shabbos songs matter so much and why they must go beyond performance. They’re not background—they’re transformation. When we sing with kavana, both with and without words, we carry the depth of Shabbos into the rest of our lives. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 142

Aug 8, 2025

2:49

Don’t Act on Accusation Alone Even community leaders must not act on mere suspicion or one-sided claims. Halacha demands real evidence—not emotion or instinct—before taking serious steps. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 143

Aug 10, 2025

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No Excuses for Family Gossip Lashon Hara remains assur even when spoken about close relatives. Love doesn’t justify gossip—true care means speaking directly, not behind someone’s back. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 37 – Being Honest with Yourself

Aug 12, 2025

4:53

Do you dare to face the unvarnished truth about your own motives? Our master, the Ramchal, teaches that the loftiest service begins with middas emes—raw honesty before Hashem and oneself. Yet so often we spin comforting stories—“I’m too tired,” “Everyone else does it,” “It won’t hurt”—just to dodge the sting of guilt. What distortions keep you from seeing your real priorities? When was the last time you confronted your own contradictions instead of brushing them aside? How might embracing brutal self‐truth unlock genuine growth? This episode will guide you to shatter the illusions you cling to, harness Divine aid in your inner battle, and build an avodas Hashem rooted in authenticity rather than self-deception. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 144

Aug 13, 2025

2:44

Venting About a Spouse Speaking negatively about a spouse to family can destroy multiple relationships. Unless it's for true toeles, even venting can cross the line into Lashon Hara. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 53 – The Song of Shabbos

Aug 14, 2025

27:02

What if the holiest moments are the ones you can’t describe? What if the real entrance to Shabbos isn’t spoken—but sung? The moment Shabbos begins isn’t something you can schedule. It doesn’t arrive when the candles are lit or the seudah is served. It crashes into your world like a wave—silent, sudden, and impossible to prepare for. Rabbi Klapper uncovers why the Torah calls it Mizmor Shir L’yom HaShabbos, beginning with the wordless melody (zimra) before allowing in words (shira). That’s not poetic—it’s halachic reality. The Shechinah enters like the moment of death or the day of judgment: sudden, total, and transformative. No matter how much we prepare, the actual experience of Shabbos is always more than we’re ready for. And yet—we are called to respond. To sing. Not just to float on inspiration, but to translate it into awareness, into action, into change. The song of Shabbos begins where words end, but it cannot stay there. Through rich minhagim, layered metaphors, and the startling honesty of spiritual growth, this episode invites you to enter Shabbos not just as a break from the week—but as a taste of Olam Haba, demanding more from your heart, your voice, and your life. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 145

Aug 15, 2025

2:44

Lashon Hara About Children Criticizing children—especially when not your own—can deeply harm them. Even when rebuke is needed, speak only with care, truth, and clear toeles. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 146

Aug 17, 2025

2:47

Respecting Torah’s Representatives Speaking Lashon Hara about a talmid chacham is not just personal—it’s an affront to Torah itself. Disrespecting leaders can unravel entire communities. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 38 – Help Yourself

Aug 19, 2025

6:20

Have you ever waited for divine rescue without lifting a finger? The Ramchal teaches that while Hashem is our ultimate Helper, He won't save us unless we first open our eyes and take action. It's tempting to blame our struggles on fate or cover our ears and pretend nothing's wrong, but without genuine self-awareness and effort, even miracles remain out of reach. Why do we expect Hashem's support when we won't support ourselves? How can you ignite your own will to change before calling out for aid? This episode will inspire you to begin with honest self-examination—showing you how to "help yourself" by opening your eyes to challenges, awakening your inner resolve, and turning to Hashem with heartfelt tefillah. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 147

Aug 20, 2025

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Outside the Boundary of Am Yisrael The halachos of Lashon Hara don’t apply to someone who openly rejects Torah fundamentals. But one must be 100% sure before applying this grave label. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 54 – Shabbos; A Whole New World

Aug 21, 2025

29:52

Is Shabbos just a day off—or is it a different world? What if the change from weekday to Shabbos isn't just a shift in schedule, but a total shift in identity, in reality, in malchus? In this eye-opening episode, Rabbi Klapper lays the foundation for a deeper understanding of what it means to live under Hashem's kingship. Drawing parallels between how nations function—with flags, language, clothing, and values—and how Shabbos creates a “spiritual country” of its own, we come to see that Shabbos isn’t one mitzvah among many. It’s a world, with its own culture, rhythm, and leadership. Just as the Jewish people have always maintained their uniqueness—through exile, pressure, and even persecution—Shabbos becomes our weekly declaration: we live in the King's palace. The kedusha of Shabbos isn’t just felt inside; it transforms the streets, the meals, the very air of a Jewish home. This episode invites you to see yourself not just as a Jew who keeps Shabbos—but as a citizen of Shabbos. And once you live in that world, everything looks different—even Monday. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 148

Aug 22, 2025

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Certainty Required for Apikorsus Even when halacha permits Lashon Hara about an Apikores, it must be based on firsthand knowledge or overwhelming communal consensus—not rumors or assumptions. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 149

Aug 24, 2025

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Known Reshaim, Not Suspicions If someone publicly violates severe aveiros with no excuse, Lashon Hara may be allowed. But misuse of this heter is dangerous and deeply discouraged. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 39 – What is Really Important in Life

Aug 26, 2025

5:50

When was the last time you paused to ask what will matter when you look back on your life? The Ramchal teaches that true greatness comes from daily cheshbon nefesh—taking stock of our purpose and our performance. Yet we often chase fleeting thrills only to wonder at eighty where the years went. Why do we invest energy in trivial pursuits when our spiritual balance sheet goes unchecked? This episode will guide you through the two-step process of cheshbon nefesh: first, clarifying what really deserves your devotion, and second, honestly assessing whether your daily actions match that vision—so you build a life you'll be proud to remember. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 150

Aug 27, 2025

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When Fighting Justifies Speech Lashon Hara about a ba’al machlokes may be allowed to prevent damage—but only with clear intent, clarity on who is at fault, and pure motives. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 55 – In the King’s Palace

Aug 28, 2025

26:07

If Hashem is always everywhere, what makes Shabbos different? Why is it that the same actions done on Friday feel mundane, yet on Shabbos they carry such weight, depth, and holiness? In this rich and powerful episode, Rabbi Klapper deepens our understanding of Shabbos by comparing it to the royal palace of a king. Just as entering the king’s inner court demands heightened reverence, precision, and presence, so too does entering into Shabbos. Drawing from Chazal, halacha, and the physical reality of the Beis HaMikdash, we uncover the core idea: Shabbos is the space where Hashem’s malchus is revealed b’gilu. Not just in theory—but in experience. Rabbi Klapper explains how even if we can’t always feel this, we can act our way into awareness. Clothing, behavior, speech—these aren't empty rituals, they're ways to train ourselves to feel the awe of being in Hashem’s presence. Just as the Beis HaMikdash reshaped the people who entered it, Shabbos can reshape us—if we let it. If you’ve ever wondered how to make Shabbos feel holy—not just look holy—this episode gives you the roadmap. It's not about changing Shabbos. It's about letting Shabbos change you. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 151

Aug 29, 2025

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No Shortcut to Shalom Even when speaking Lashon Hara seems to help end conflict, it’s only permitted as a last resort—with firsthand knowledge and no alternative path to peace. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 152

Aug 31, 2025

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Speaking About the Deceased Lashon Hara remains assur even after death. Slandering a niftar, especially a talmid chacham or his Torah, incurs serious consequences, including nidui. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 40 – Develop Your Instinct

Sep 2, 2025

6:08

What if your soul's survival depended on split-second reflexes? The Ramchal teaches that true z'hirus isn't only thinking before you act—it's training your instincts so that when temptation strikes, you respond correctly without hesitation. Just as a commando drills for crisis, we must forge spiritual "muscles" to look away from forbidden scenes and seize fleeting opportunities for mitzvah. How do you reprogram reflexes that betray your higher purpose? This episode will show you how to lay the groundwork today through targeted mental rehearsals and deliberate habit-building, so when the next nisayon arrives, your instinctive response steers you toward holiness. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 153

Sep 3, 2025

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Protecting Your Family from Harm You may speak with family to warn them of dangerous influences—but only to protect, not to shame. Avoid exaggeration and don’t present rumor as fact. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 56 - Extreme Sensitivity

Sep 4, 2025

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Ep. 56 – Extreme Sensitivity What if the most dangerous thing about Shabbos isn’t what you do—but what you ignore? How do we train ourselves to treat Shabbos like we're truly standing before the King? In this urgent and emotionally charged episode, Rabbi Klapper explores the concept of poshe'a—spiritual negligence—and why even unintentional mistakes on Shabbos must be taken seriously. From forgotten Eruv Tavshilin to casually fiddling with muxa, he makes the case that small habits reflect deeper attitudes. Shabbos isn’t just a set of rules; it’s standing lifnei haMelech. Just as a soldier in the king’s guard is judged by the shine of his buttons, we too are judged by our awareness, our preparation, and the kavod we bring into Shabbos. Through halachic sources and striking analogies—like a driver who blames his broken glasses for an accident—Rabbi Klapper teaches us that forgetting isn’t innocent when it becomes a lifestyle. This episode invites you to rethink how seriously you take the “small things”—because when the King is present, nothing is small. Whether it’s how you dress, how you speak, or how you act in private, Shabbos demands our full awareness. And with it, the chance to become who we were meant to be. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 154

Sep 5, 2025

2:38

Not an Excuse for Gossip Even when warning family, you must stay focused on protection—not storytelling. Spreading general neighborhood gossip under the guise of “toeles” is still Lashon Hara. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 155

Sep 7, 2025

2:27

Tochacha or Talk? If you’re truly seeking tochacha, why not give it yourself? Don’t use others as messengers unless they’re better suited—with care and humility. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 41 – Truly Know Yourself

Sep 9, 2025

5:57

What truths lie hidden beneath your self-image? The Ramchal teaches that genuine growth begins when we confront our real standing, not our preferred fantasy. It's easy to coast on comfortable illusions—"I'm fine as I am," "It's not my fault"—but those self-deceptions steer us off-course. Why do we cling to excuses instead of embracing the power to change? This episode will guide you through the vital practice of cheshbon nefesh—honest self-audit that roots out hidden flaws, ignites lasting improvement, and truly aligns your path with Hashem's purpose. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 156

Sep 10, 2025

2:09

Don’t Speak to Non-Jews Lashon Hara to a non-Jew can damage far more than just reputations. It harms communities, violates halacha, and desecrates Hashem’s name. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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פרק 8 - הפוך את הכבוד למטבע החזק ביותר בממלכה הזוגית שלך

Sep 10, 2025

13:59

איך ייתכן שהדרך למנהיגות אמתיתבבית עוברת דווקא דרך הענקת כבוד, ולא דרישתו? בעולם שמטשטש את הגבולות בין תפקידיהגבר והאישה, זוגות רבים מוצאים את עצמם במאבק כוח שקט או גלוי, ששוחק את השותפותומייצר תסכול. בפרק זה, הרב ארי קלפר חושף את המנגנון הפסיכולוגי העמוק שטמוןבתפיסת התורה על זוגיות, ומראה כיצד המבנה שהתורה מציעה אינו כובל, אלא משחרר אתהפוטנציאל הטבעי לקשר בריא ומעצים. דרך ניתוח סיפורים נוגעים מהחיים – על ה'צדיק' שגילה כיצד לרפא את דיכאון אשתו ועל הזוג שהתמודד עם פערים בהשקפה– הרב קלפר מראה כיצד "כבוד" אינו מחווה ריקה,אלא הכלי המרכזי ליצירת ביטחון רגשי. תגלו בפרק מדוע האחריות הראשונית להענקת הכבודמוטלת על הגבר, וכיצד פעולה זו מפעילה באופן כמעט אוטומטי את רצונה הטבעי של האישהלהעניק כבוד, הערכה ושותפות בחזרה. זהו שיעור מעשי על הפיכת הדינמיקה הביתית ממלחמהעל צדק לבנייה משותפת של אמון. זהו לא שיעור על חלוקת תפקידיםנוקשה, אלא מפת דרכים לשינוי האקלים הרגשי בביתכם. אתם מחזיקים בכוח להפוך ויכוחיםעל שליטה להזדמנות לבניית ממלכה של כבוד הדדי. מוכנים לגלות את סוד המנהיגות שאינהדורשת, אלא מעניקה? בהנחיית הרב ארי קלפר ובהפקת Eli Podcast Productions, פרק זה הוא חלק מסדרת Real Judaism, הזמינה באתרRealJudaism.org. אל תשכחו להירשם ולשתף כדי להישאר מחוברים לשיעורים היומיים ולתובנות התורההנצחיות שלנו!

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פרק 9 מה אם ההבדלים ביניכם הם לא הבעיה, אלא המפתח לקשר עמוק?

Sep 10, 2025

15:50

האם אתה העוגן של הבית, או שגם אתה נסחף בסערה הרגשית? גברים רבים חשיםתסכול ובלבול מול השינויים במצב הרוח של נשותיהם, ומרגישים כאילו הם מדברים שפותשונות. תחושת ה"שלמות" הראשונית מתפוגגת, ובמקומה מופיע ריחוק שקט. בפרקזה, הרב ארי קלפר חושף כיצד התורה רואה בהבדלים הביולוגיים והרגשיים לא מכשול, אלאאת התשתית לבניית קשר עמוק ואמיתי. הוא מראה כיצד טבעו היציב של הגבר הוא בדיוקהכלי שהקב"ה נתן לו כדי להפוך לעוגן של ביטחון עבור אשתו. באמצעות תובנות חותכות מדברי הסטייפלר, הגורס שהצורך של אישה להרגיש אהובההוא "קרוב לפיקוח נפש", והדרכה מעשית ל"שמוע בקולה" – כלומר, להקשיב לשפת הגוף ולטון שמאחורי המילים – הרב קלפר מציע מפת דרכים לגבר המודרני. תגלו מדועהריב הגדול הראשון הוא סימן בריא להתפתחות הקשר, כיצד האחריות למצב הרגשי בבית מוטלתעל הגבר, ואיך להפסיק לבטל את רגשותיה כ"סתם הורמונים" ולהתחיל להבין אותהכ"סוגיה" עמוקה שיש ללמוד באהבה. הפרק הזה יעניק לכם כלים להפוך מבעל מבולבל למקור של יציבות וכוח. היכולתלהיות העוגן שהיא צריכה כבר טמונה בך; כל מה שצריך זה ללמוד כיצד להשתמש בה.מוכנים להפסיק להילחם בהבדלים ולהתחיל להשתמש בהם כדי לבנות אמון, ביטחון וקרבהשלא הכרתם? בהנחיית הרב ארי קלפר ובהפקת EliPodcast Productions, פרק זה הואחלק מסדרת Real Judaism, הזמינה באתר RealJudaism.org. אל תשכחו להירשם ולשתף כדי להישאר מחוברים לשיעורים היומיים ולתובנות התורההנצחיות שלנו!

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פרק 11 - הפסיקו לצעוק בצרפתית: כך תלמדו לדבר בשפה שהלב שלה מבין

Sep 10, 2025

25:27

האם אתם מרגישים שלמרות כל המאמצים, המסר שלכם פשוט לא עובר? כמו תיירשצועק בצרפתית למישהו שמבין רק ספרדית, זוגות רבים מוצאים את עצמם מותשים ותקועיםבמעגל של אי הבנות, למרות הכוונות הטובות. התחושה הראשונית של "היא מבינהאותי" מתחלפת בפחד לדבר ובריחוק שקט. בפרק זה, הרב ארי קלפר חושף את אחדהכלים העוצמתיים ביותר לתיקון וחיזוק הקשר: ההבנה שלכל אדם יש "שפתאהבה" ייחודית, והמשימה שלנו היא ללמוד לדבר בה. דרך סיפורים נוגעים ללב על הבעל שהשקיע הון בחופשות כשאשתו חלמה על כוסקפה, ועל הבחור בפגישות שגילה את המפתח לקשר אמיתי, הרב קלפר מפרק את מושג התקשורתלגורמים מעשיים. תגלו כיצד ללמוד את אשתכם "כמו סוגיה", לזהות האם השפהשלה היא זמן איכות, מחמאות, עזרה מעשית או מתנות קטנות, וכיצד פתיחת הלב שלכם היאהמעשה האמיץ ביותר שיכול לבנות אמון ששום דבר אחר לא יכול להחליף. זהו מדריך מעשי שיעזור לכם להפוך מתסכול לתקשורת אפקטיבית. במקום להגביר אתהווליום באותה שפה שלא עובדת, אתם תלמדו כלים פשוטים כדי להתחיל לדבר ישר אל הלבשלה. מוכנים להפסיק לתרגם ולהתחיל סוף סוף להיות מובנים? בהנחיית הרב ארי קלפר ובהפקת EliPodcast Productions, פרק זה הואחלק מסדרת Real Judaism, הזמינה באתר RealJudaism.org. אל תשכחו להירשם ולשתף כדי להישאר מחוברים לשיעורים היומיים ולתובנות התורההנצחיות שלנו!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 157

Sep 11, 2025

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The Sin of Informing Reporting a fellow Jew to authorities—even with true information—falls under malshinus, one of the gravest aveiros. Always consult a Rav before taking such steps. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 57 – How to Act in Front of the King

Sep 11, 2025

26:23

If the King were in the room, would you move differently? Speak differently? Touch things more carefully? In this stirring episode, Rabbi Klapper takes us deeper into the reality of Shabbos as a royal encounter. Building on the image of standing lifnei haMelech, we explore why even seemingly minor halachic infractions on Shabbos—like tearing a hangnail or tying a simple knot—are treated with extreme gravity. But the goal isn’t fear—it’s awareness. With vivid mashalim from the Persian court, historical anecdotes, and a moving story about a presidential visit, we learn how kavod (honor) for a human king demands restraint, precision, and presence. So how much more so when we're standing in the home of Hashem? Shabbos isn’t just “a day off.” It’s a kingdom. The palace gates open, and every step we take—from how we dress to how we move our hands—is part of the protocol. The drapes come down, distractions are removed, and we are called to give Hashem our full attention. Because when the King is here, there’s no such thing as “small.” Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 158

Sep 14, 2025

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Sharp Insults Aren’t Smart Using clever or sarcastic remarks to gain approval at another’s expense is Lashon Hara, leitzanus, and ona’as devarim. Torah has no room for “funny and cruel.” Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 42 – What Am I Doing

Sep 16, 2025

8:08

Have you ever looked back and realized you've been sleepwalking through your own story? The Gemara in Eruvin delivers a shocking truth: it might have been better never to be born—unless we seize the chance to "check our ways" while we still can. Yet most of us shy away from that mirror, preferring comfortable narratives to hard truths. What hidden detours have you been taking? How different would your choices be if you paused to ask, "Is this the right path for my nefesh?" This episode will guide you through the crucial steps of cheshbon nefesh—defining what deserves your commitment and courageously comparing that to your daily reality. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 159

Sep 17, 2025

1:54

Would You Accept This About You? Unless someone is a public rasha, we may not accept Lashon Hara—about neighbors, friends, or even enemies. Respect others as you’d want to be respected. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 58 – The Essence of Hilchos Shabbos

Sep 18, 2025

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How can we truly stand before the King if we don’t know the King’s protocol? Shabbos is not just another mitzvah—it is an entirely different reality, a world with its own rules. While many mitzvos can be kept by absorbing family tradition and school learning, Hilchos Shabbos demands far more. The details are vast and intricate, stretching from the thirty-nine melachos to countless rabbinic safeguards like muktzah and eruvin. Without careful learning, it is nearly impossible to avoid stumbling. Why is this mitzvah different from all the rest? Because every action on Shabbos is part of standing in Hashem’s presence. Just as the avodah in the Beis HaMikdash required precise adherence to every halachic detail, so too Shabbos requires us to know how to act before the King. Through the story of Reb Yisrael Diskin and the czar, we see how misunderstanding royal protocol can lead to disaster. If this is true of a human ruler, how much more must we prepare ourselves before the Ribono Shel Olam? Shabbos is the weekly moment when the Shechinah enters our lives—“Bo’i kallah, Bo’i kallah.” The halachos are not technical burdens but the dignity of the palace itself, the way we honor Hashem’s presence in every movement and word. The practical takeaway is clear: we must commit to learning Hilchos Shabbos continuously, at whatever level we can—whether through daily study, kitzur sefarim, or deeper halachic works. By doing so, we elevate Shabbos from habit into conscious avodah, transforming our homes into sanctuaries where the King Himself dwells. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 160

Sep 19, 2025

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Teach By Example Parents must model that Lashon Hara is unacceptable. Even when choshesh, never accept harmful words as truth—and speak up gently when necessary. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 161

Sep 21, 2025

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Rebuke with Respect Even adult children must show kavod when correcting parents. Suggest gently, avoid confrontation, and model values quietly when necessary. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 43 – Am I Really Doing a Mitzvah

Sep 23, 2025

6:11

Do your mitzvos sometimes feel like empty rituals rather than soul-fueling acts? The Ramchal teaches that performing a mitzvah without genuine kavanah is like drinking from a mirage—on the surface you're "doing" the commandment, but your nefesh remains thirsty. We may rush through Purim l'chayims or recite brachos by rote, yet miss the heart of the avodah. How often do we pause to ask, "Am I fulfilling this mitzvah for its true purpose or just to check a box?" This episode will guide you to excavate the inner life of your mitzvos, transforming duty into delight so each commandment becomes a genuine encounter with Hashem. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 162

Sep 24, 2025

2:15

The Subtle Danger of Avak Avak Lashon Hara—the “dust” of gossip—can seem harmless but causes real damage. It’s subtle, common, and easily overlooked. Awareness is the first defense. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 59 – Can Holiness Come From Food

Sep 25, 2025

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If Shabbos is holier than Yom Kippur, why are we told to eat more—not less? This episode opens with that paradox and then walks through the Torah logic behind oneg Shabbos. We explore how Yom Kippur brings holiness into a weekday by stripping away the physical, while Shabbos is entering Hashem’s “palace” itself—where physical delight, done l’shem Shabbos, becomes avodas Hashem. Along the way, we unpack “chetzio laHashem, chetzio lachem” as two sides of one service: your learning and your kugel can both be offerings when aimed at the King. Then we bring it down to the table: how intention flips a meal from autopilot to avodah, how to avoid the trap of gluttony-in-mitzvah’s-clothing, and how classic sources (from the Beis HaMikdash to the Vilna Gaon) frame eating as part of Divine service. Practical takeaway: before the first bite, say out loud “l’kavod Shabbos,” choose one delight you’re adding just for Hashem, and let that kavanah shape the whole suda. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 163

Sep 26, 2025

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When Praise Becomes Harm Implying something negative or praising someone in front of enemies often triggers Lashon Hara. If there's any risk of backlash, don’t say it—even if it sounds positive. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 164

Sep 28, 2025

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Too Much Praise Is Dangerous Even sincere compliments can invite criticism. Avoid excessive praise in public—people may feel the need to “balance” the conversation with damaging words. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 44 – Do Things Better

Sep 30, 2025

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Do you ever clock mitzvos off your list without tasting their sweetness? The Ramchal teaches that beyond performing good deeds, we must "feel" them—examining the quality of our kavanos and the depth of our engagement. It's easy to assume that showing up counts for everything: standing for Shemoneh Esrei, opening a chumash, or raising our cup on Purim. But are we really immersing our hearts in the avodah, or merely going through the motions? This episode will show you simple yet powerful ways to upgrade your service—refining your focus, amplifying your kavanah, and infusing every deed with genuine feeling. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 165

Oct 1, 2025

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Public Praise Needs Caution Praising someone in front of a crowd is risky—unless he’s universally respected or unknown to the audience. Otherwise, criticism often follows. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 60 – True Oneg Shabbos

Oct 2, 2025

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What if the taste of cholent is actually a taste of Olam HaBa? We probe how Shabbos lifts the world above teva so that eating isn’t a detour from kedusha—it’s a doorway into it. Drawing on imagery of “crowns on their heads” and delighting in the Divine, we show why the Shabbos table can turn lives around: zemiros, kavod, and the quiet glow of menucha transform food into closeness. We also clear up confusions—like why “tasting” on Erev Shabbos helps the meal, while “pre-gaming” dulls the soul of Shabbos. On the ground, this means curating your table like a mikdash me’at: order, beauty, and songs that invite the Shechinah. Practical takeaway: add one small, intentional t’anug this week (a better wine, a dish you love, a new nigun) and explicitly dedicate it to Hashem before you enjoy it; you’ll feel the uplift begin before the first spoonful. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 166

Oct 3, 2025

2:21

Praise Can Attract Trouble Highlighting someone’s generosity can lead to unfair pressure, jealousy, or harm. Even praise, when misunderstood, may turn into Avak Lashon Hara. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 167

Oct 5, 2025

2:33

Avoid Lashon Hara Zones Living near or sitting beside habitual speakers of Lashon Hara is assur. Protect your soul—your spiritual health must come first. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 45 – Wait a Second.... What am I Doing

Oct 7, 2025

4:12

Have you ever realized midstream that you're on autopilot? The Ramchal warns that without daily cheshbon nefesh—pausing each day to "wait a second" and audit our deeds—our actions slip into mindless routine. We can repeat good habits until they become hollow, never noticing when we veer off course or settle for mediocrity. How would your day change if you stopped each morning to ask, "What am I doing and why?" This episode will teach you how to carve out consistent "stop and think" breaks, keeping your spiritual trajectory aligned with your highest goals. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 168

Oct 8, 2025

2:22

Speak Up or Walk Away If rebuke fails, distance yourself from those who harm with words. And when stuck in Lashon Hara situations, steer the conversation away—subtly but firmly. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 61 – Hashem Wants to Give Us Everything

Oct 9, 2025

27:51

If Hashem longs to shower us with endless good, why does life have limits? We open with the father–child mashal: true love sometimes holds back so the child can grow. From there, we uncover the Midah of Emes—Hashem’s deepest ratzon to give boundlessly—and why Shabbos uniquely reveals that Emes by letting shefa flow without harm. That’s the secret of the neshama yeseira: on Shabbos you can “eat and not be sick of it,” because delight aimed at Hashem lifts rather than drags. Brought back to daily life, this reframes the meal: you’re not “treating yourself,” you’re receiving a gift from your Father in Heaven and returning it as love. Practical takeaway: slow your first course, make a beautiful bracha with kavanah, and say a sentence of gratitude—“Ribono Shel Olam, I’m receiving this to come closer to You.” Watch how restraint turns to fullness, and fullness to dveikus. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 169

Oct 10, 2025

2:12

Trapped? Don’t Be Mekabel If you can’t speak up or leave, protect yourself: block out the Lashon Hara or focus elsewhere. But never accept it in your heart. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 46 – Stop and Think

Oct 14, 2025

7:35

Do you ever race through your day without pausing to catch your breath and your bearings? The Ramchal teaches that true z'hirus begins with mindful accounting—"Stop and think!"—before and after every action, just as Chazal urge us to make daily cheshbon nefesh. Yet in our hurried lives, we plow ahead on autopilot, unaware of the small missteps that steer us off course. What patterns have you locked into by habit rather than intention? This episode will show you the simple framework of weighing choices before you act and reflecting on outcomes afterward. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 62 – Who Pays the Bill

Oct 16, 2025

33:28

You’re catering the King’s banquet—so who pays? With a vivid Baron Rothschild mashal, we learn that the Shabbos suda is called by Hashem’s Name and funded by His shefa. Our job is to honor the Palace: abundance with dignity, joy without hefkerus. Then we open the Mishnah Berurah’s guardrails—three teachings that balance “go all out” with “don’t borrow to impress.” Even someone of limited means can add a small delight; someone receiving tzedakah should be given the basics with kavod; and those who can, should elevate their table within their means. Practically, think like a royal caterer: plan a menu “l’kavod Shabbos,” invest a bit extra where it adds true delight, and protect the atmosphere—chinuch, decorum, and serenity matter as much as the roast. The core reflection: it’s His meal, His honor, and—yes—His bill. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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פרק א: עזוב את המהפכה, תתחיל בצעד אחד

Sep 4, 2025

27:41

מה אם הפחד מהשינוי גדול יותר מהשינוי עצמו? חודש אלול מגיע, ואיתו הרצון להתקרב והלחץ לעשות "חשבוןנפש". רבים מאיתנו מכירים את התחושה המשתקת הזו: אנחנו יודעים שעלינולהשתנות, אבל הר המשימות נראה גבוה מדי, והפחד להסתכל פנימה בכנות פשוט משתקאותנו. בפרק זה, הרב ארי קלפר חושף פרספקטיבה משחררת שמפרקת את מעגל הייאוש. הואמראה כיצד חכמת התורה לא דורשת מאיתנו מהפכה של רגע, אלא מזמינה אותנו למסע שמתחילבצעד אחד, קטן ואפשרי, שהופך את כל התמונה. דרך ניתוח המנגנון הפסיכולוגי של הפחד ודוגמאות מהחייםהמודרניים – מההתמודדות עם הסמארטפון ועד נרמול המאבקבשמירת העיניים – הרב קלפר מציע אסטרטגיה מעשית ופורצת דרך.במקום להתמקד ביעד הסופי והמפחיד, נלמד לזהות את הפעולה הקטנה ביותר שאנו כן יכולים לעשות היום,ולהבין שבעיני הקב"ה, עצם ההתחלה וההשתדלות הן העיקר. תגלו כיצד להניח אתהטלפון לחמש דקות יכול להיות מעשה רוחני גדול יותר מלהחליט החלטות גדולות שלעולםלא נקיים. בסיום הפרק תצאו עם תחושת הקלה והעצמה. תבינו שהכוח לשנות לאנמצא בפסגת ההר, אלא בנכונות שלכם לעשות את הצעד הראשון והצנוע ביותר. אתם מסוגליםלהתחיל, לא מחר, אלא עכשיו, בפעולה זעירה שתניע תהליך של צמיחה אמיתית. מוכניםלהפוך את הפחד לכוח המניע שלכם? בהנחיית הרב ארי קלפר ובהפקת אלי פודקאסט הפקות, פרק זה הואחלק מסדרת "יהדות אמיתית", הזמינה ב-RealJudaism.org.אל תשכחו להירשם ולשתף כדי להישאר מחוברים לשיעורים היומייםולתובנות התורה הנצחיות שלנו

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פרק ב: הפסק לסחוב את המזוודה הלא נכונה: גלה את סוד החיים היפים

Sep 18, 2025

25:46

מה אם התורה היא לא משא כבד, אלא מזוודה מלאה ביהלומים? רבים מאיתנו חווים את המאבק הפנימי: התחושה שקיום התורה דורש מאיתנו לוותר על כל הכיף וההנאות שהעולם מציע. האם זו באמת האמת? בפרק עוצמתי זה, הרב ארי קלפר חושף את אחת האשליות הגדולות ביותר שהיצר הרע מוכר לנו. הוא מפרק את התפיסה שהתורה היא עול כבד, ובאמצעות משל מבריק על מזוודה מלאת יהלומים, הוא מראה שאם הדרך מרגישה קשה מדי – ייתכן שאנחנו פשוט סוחבים את המזוודה הלא נכונה. בעזרת מקורות עתיקים מהרמב"ם והרמב"ן, הרב קלפר מנתח את המנגנון הפסיכולוגי המדויק של ההתמכרות להנאות רגעיות. תגלו מדוע "מים גנובים ימטוקו" רק בהתחלה, וכיצד היצר הרע לוקח את ההנאה בחזרה ומשאיר אותנו עם הרגל ריק ותחושת סבל. הפרק מגשר בין חכמה עתיקה למציאות המודרנית של רשתות חברתיות ופיתויים אינסופיים, ומספק כלים לזהות את "השיווק הכוזב" של עולם שמוכר אושר מזויף. בסיום הפרק, תפיסת העולם שלכם תשתנה. תבינו שהבחירה בשמירת העיניים ובדרך התורה אינה ויתור, אלא ההשקעה החכמה ביותר בחיים של שמחה, סיפוק ואיכות, גם בעולם הזה. אתם מצוידים ביכולת לזהות את השקר ולבחור באמת. מוכנים להחליף את המזוודה הכבדה באוצר קל וזוהר? בהנחיית הרב ארי קלפר ובהפקת אלי פודקאסט הפקות, פרק זה הוא חלק מסדרת "יהדות אמיתית", הזמינה ב-RealJudaism.org. אל תשכחו להירשם ולשתף כדי להישאר מחוברים לשיעורים היומיים ולתובנות התורה הנצחיות שלנו.

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פרק ג: מי שולט בחיים שלך: אתה, או חבילת הצ'יפס?

Oct 2, 2025

18:35

מי שולט בחיים שלך: אתה, או חבילת הצ'יפס? בעולם שמעודד סיפוק מיידי, היכולת להגיד "לא" נראית כמו כוח-על נדיר. רבים מאיתנו מרגישים לעיתים קרובות כמו עבדים לדחפים שלנו - בין אם זה הסמארטפון, האוכל או כל פיתוי אחר שקשה לעמוד בפניו. בפרק זה, הרב ארי קלפר חושף ששליטה עצמית אינה רק תכונה רצויה, אלא היא עצם המהות שמבדילה אותנו כבני אדם. הוא מראה כיצד היכולת לדחות סיפוקים למען מטרה גבוהה יותר היא לא ויתור, אלא הדרך היחידה לחירות אמיתית, להצלחה ולמלכות פנימית. באמצעות משל נוקב על חבילת צ'יפס שמכריזה עלינו כעבדיה, ודרך סיפורו של יוסף הצדיק שהפך למלך בזכות שליטתו העצמית, הרב קלפר מפרק את תחושת חוסר האונים. תגלו כיצד התורה אינה מערכת של איסורים, אלא תוכנית אימונים מדויקת לפיתוח "שריר" השליטה העצמית, הכלי החזק ביותר שקיים כדי לבנות חיים של משמעות. הפרק מחבר את החכמה העתיקה הזו להתמכרות המודרנית לטכנולוגיה ומספק פרספקטיבה מעצימה להתמודדות. בסיום הפרק, תבינו שהכוח לשלוט בחייכם כבר נמצא בידיכם. תפסיקו להיות עבדים ותתחילו להיות מלכים על ממלכת נפשכם. אתם מצוידים ביכולת לבחור, להגיד "לא" לתאוות הרגעיות, ולהגיד "כן" לחיים שאתם באמת רוצים לחיות. מוכנים לקחת את השליטה בחזרה? בהנחיית הרב ארי קלפר ובהפקת אלי פודקאסט הפקות, פרק זה הוא חלק מסדרת "יהדות אמיתית", הזמינה ב-RealJudaism.org. אל תשכחו להירשם ולשתף כדי להישאר מחוברים לשיעורים היומיים ולתובנות התורה הנצחיות שלנו.

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פרק 4: איך הניסיון הכי גדול שלך הוא מה שהופך אותך לאדם חי?

Oct 16, 2025

23:40

מה אם העיניים שלך אינן מקור הבעיות, אלא השער הראשי לקדושה? התחושה ש"אני הרשע היחיד שמתמודד עם זה" יכולהלהיות מבודדת ומייאשת. בחורים רבים חושבים שהם לבד במערכה על שמירת העיניים,ושהמאבק מעיד על פגם אישי. בפרק זה, הרב ארי קלפר מנפץ את קיר הבידוד והבושה. הואמנרמל את ההתמודדות כחוויה אוניברסלית ונורמלית, ומראה כיצד דווקא המאבק הזה,שנראה כמו נקודת התורפה הגדולה ביותר, הוא למעשה החזית המרכזית שבה נבנית הקדושההאמיתית. בעזרת מקורות הלכתיים מהשולחן ערוך וחידוש מדהים של הוילנאגאון, הרב קלפר חושף פרספקטיבה מהפכנית: השאלה אינה "איך להימנע מחטא?",אלא "איפה נמצאת הקדושה?". והתשובה, באופן מפתיע, היא"בעיניים". תלמדו כיצד להבחין בין "ראיה"ל"הסתכלות", ותקבלו כלים מעשיים שמפחיתים את הלחץ והופכים את ההתמודדותלאפשרית. הפרק מציע לא רק חיזוק, אלא גם דרך לצאת ממעגל הייאוש על ידי פנייה לעזרה. בסיום הפרק, תפסיקו לראות את עצמכם כחוטאים ותתחילו לראות אתעצמכם כלוחמים בחזית החשובה ביותר. תבינו שהניסיון אינו סימן לחולשה, אלא סימןלחיות רוחנית, וכל התמודדות היא הזדמנות לצמוח ולהתעלות. מוכנים לגלות את פוטנציאלהקדושה העצום הטמון בעיניים שלכם? בהנחיית הרב ארי קלפר ובהפקת אלי פודקאסט הפקות, פרק זה הואחלק מסדרת "יהדות אמיתית", הזמינה ב-RealJudaism.org.אל תשכחו להירשם ולשתף כדי להישאר מחוברים לשיעורים היומייםולתובנות התורה הנצחיות שלנו.

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Ep. 47 – Can You See

Oct 21, 2025

7:19

Have you ever walked through life convinced you're wide awake when you're actually stumbling in the dark? Chazal teach that without daily cheshbon nefesh we become blind to our own missteps—tripping over hidden pitfalls while mistaking shadows for substance. We may boast about our Torah learning yet fail to grasp the blindness lurking beneath our routines. Why do we cling to petty disputes when the real dangers go unseen? This episode will shed light on practical steps to open your spiritual eyes, cling to the Torah's lamp, and transform stumbling into steadfast growth. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 63 – Mesiras Nefesh — True Love

Oct 23, 2025

34:14

How can giving up become the deepest way to receive? We begin with the Midrash of Moshe’s neshama and the “kiss” of death—nishikas peh—revealing mesiras nefesh as a mutual act of love, not coercion. Only Am Yisrael, bound by a bris of ahavah, are commanded to sanctify Hashem’s Name this way. Then we link that love to Shabbos Mincha—“va’al menuchasam yakdishu es Shimecha”—and the Arizal’s guidance to hold kavanah of mesiras nefesh at that moment. Shabbos is where the bond is clearest; love unlocks the will to give everything back to the One Who gave us ourselves. Brought down to earth, this isn’t abstract heroism. It’s the quiet choice to yield—your schedule, your phone, your pride—because you love Hashem. Practical takeaway: at Mincha, whisper, “Ribono Shel Olam, I’m Yours,” and choose one small act of mesiras nefesh this Shabbos (a word held back, a mitzvah done first, a distraction put away) as your kiss of closeness. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 48 – The Darkness of this World

Oct 28, 2025

9:52

Have you ever been blinded by your own goodwill or dazzled by the world's bright distractions? Chazal warn us that life's darkness either hides pitfalls altogether or twists what we see into dangerous mirages. The Ramchal reveals how too much chesed without din can warp our priorities and lead us astray. Why do acts of kindness sometimes become license for excess? How can a glimmer of pleasure masquerade as genuine joy? This episode will illuminate the twin perils of hidden and distorted darkness—teaching you how to balance compassion with discernment and develop the spiritual eyesight needed to navigate life's shadows. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 64 – The Subtle Tests of Shabbos

Oct 30, 2025

30:08

What does real mesiras nefesh look like when no one’s watching? This episode explores the quiet tests that define true Shabbos devotion—not martyrdom under persecution, but the split-second choices in embarrassment, comfort, or convenience. From the Chazon Ish’s story of the man who added oil to his lamp out of shame before an honored guest, we see how the Yeitzer Hara disguises pressure as logic. Rabbi Klapper unpacks how each of us still faces these “micro-tests” every week: the temptation to adjust, excuse, or bend halachah just a little “for peace,” or to protect pride. Through vivid stories—from Soviet Jews risking death to keep Shabbos, to families sitting calmly in the dark after a power outage—he shows that our generation’s mesiras nefesh lies not in dying for Shabbos, but in living for it with patience, dignity, and restraint. Every uncomfortable decision becomes a small act of loyalty in the covenant of love between Hashem and His people. The takeaway: treat every moment of hesitation as sacred training, a chance to say quietly, “I’ll give this up for You.” Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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פרק 5: מה אם היצר הרע העצום שלך הוא בעצם סימן לגדלות הנשמה שלך?

Oct 30, 2025

30:00

מה אם היצר הרע העצום שלך הוא בעצם סימן לגדלות הנשמה שלך? אחת המחשבות המייאשות ביותר במאבק רוחני היא "למה היצרהרע שלי כל כך חזק? בטח יש בי פגם". אנו נוטים לחשוב שעוצמת הניסיון מעידה עלחולשה, ושצדיקים אמיתיים אינם נאבקים כמונו. בפרק זה, הרב ארי קלפר הופך את התפיסההזו על פיה. הוא חושף את אחד העקרונות הפסיכולוגיים העמוקים ביותר בחז"ל:"כל הגדול מחברו, יצרו גדול ממנו". תגלו כיצד עוצמת המאבק שלכם אינהעדות לחולשה, אלא דווקא ראיה לפוטנציאל הרוחני האדיר הטמון בנשמתכם. בעזרת סיפורים מדהימים על טהרת ישראל במצרים, על גדולהאמוראים אביי, ועל מסירות נפשם של תנאים קדושים, הרב קלפר מראה שהכוח לעמודבניסיון טבוע ב"גנטיקה" של כל יהודי. הפרק מנרמל את ההתמודדות, מסיר אתהבושה, ומעניק פרספקטיבה חדשה ומעצימה: היצר הרע הוא כמו משקולת שהקב"ה נתןלך, והיא כבדה בדיוק במידה שתאפשר לך לבנות את שרירי הנפש החזקים ביותר. בסיום הפרק, תפסיקו לראות את המאבק שלכם ככישלון. תבינושהקב"ה מאמין בכם ומציב בפניכם אתגרים הראויים לגדלותכם. אתם לא חלשים, אתםגיבורים בזירה שנועדה לכם. מוכנים לראות את היצר הרע שלכם באור חדש לגמרי? בהנחיית הרב ארי קלפר ובהפקת אלי פודקאסט הפקות, פרק זה הואחלק מסדרת "יהדות אמיתית", הזמינה ב-RealJudaism.org.אל תשכחו להירשם ולשתף כדי להישאר מחוברים לשיעורים היומייםולתובנות התורה הנצחיות שלנו.

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 178

Oct 31, 2025

2:13

Don’t Destroy More Than You Fix The seventh rule warns: if your words will cause greater damage than the Beis Din would, it’s not toeles—it’s harm, and it’s assur. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 179

Nov 2, 2025

1:51

No Room for Hypocrisy You may not speak toeles if you’re guilty of the same aveira. Fix yourself first—then you can care about someone else’s growth. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 49 – The Second Mistake

Nov 4, 2025

9:05

When have you justified the unjustifiable with a clever argument? The Ramchal warns that the yetzer hara wields a twisted logic—making evil deeds appear noble and noble deeds look oppressive—by distorting the little light we have in this dark world. Just as we see moral clarity warped into license for cruelty today, from condoning violence to excusing every personal indulgence, the darkness makes good look bad and bad look good. How does twisted reasoning blind us to truth? This episode will expose the subtle fallacies that barrage our hearts and equip you to recognize—and reject—the perverse proofs that mask evil as good. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 180

Nov 5, 2025

2:40

Even if you act with permission now, becoming guilty of the same aveira later reveals your motives weren’t truly l’shem Shamayim. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 65 – Mesiras Nefesh

Nov 6, 2025

25:43

How can we train our instincts to choose holiness under pressure? Building on the previous discussion, Rabbi Klapper shows that the tests of Shabbos aren’t only about rules—they’re about reflexes. When the unexpected happens—a light left on, a guest arriving, a fire that cannot be put out—the Yeitzer Hara argues for “just this once.” The Ramban, Chazon Ish, and classic mussar sefarim reveal that real strength is built before the test ever comes. Like a soldier or surgeon, a Jew must condition his spiritual reflexes so that respect for Shabbos becomes second nature. Mesiras nefesh isn’t always heroic loss; sometimes it’s sitting calmly while the food burns rather than breaking halachah, or letting pride go instead of defending yourself in anger. Shabbos trains us in surrender—letting go of control so Hashem can rule. Each moment of self-discipline writes the next link in the unbroken chain of Shabbos-keepers stretching back to our ancestors who gave up everything for it. The practical reflection: prepare your heart before Shabbos; make loyalty your instinct. That quiet readiness is the essence of mesiras nefesh. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 181

Nov 7, 2025

2:31

Protecting Others Is Also Toeles Even if you can’t undo past damage, warning others—so they avoid harm or bad influences—is valid toeles, if all other rules are kept. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 182

Nov 9, 2025

2:19

Not Everyone Needs to Know If the victim doesn’t yet know what happened, revealing it may be rechilus. Also, don’t speak to those who won’t care to change. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 50 – Corrupted Logic

Nov 11, 2025

5:46

What happens when people bring "proofs" for the most twisted behaviors? The Ramchal teaches that in our dark world, the yetzer hara's power to corrupt logic runs so deep that people will passionately defend the indefensible. We see this tragically today—supporters of mass murderers convinced they're championing justice, individuals justifying destructive habits as beneficial. Why do seemingly rational people embrace such warped reasoning? How can we protect ourselves from similar self-deception? This episode will reveal how to anchor yourself in Torah truth and resist the corrupted logic that makes cruelty appear compassionate. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 183

Nov 12, 2025

2:34

Don't Let Emotion Skew Halacha Lashon Hara spoken out of personal rage—even for a relative—violates the rules of toeles. Closeness requires more caution, not less. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Parshas Chayei Sarah - The Wife, Foundation of the Home - Ep. 1

Nov 12, 2025

8:46

Why did three miracles suddenly return when Yitzchak brought Rivka into Sarah's tent? And what does it mean that he loved her after he married her—not before? Rashi reveals an astonishing pattern: the candle that burned all week, the blessing in the dough, and the cloud over the tent weren't just signs of Sarah's greatness—they were the spiritual DNA of a Torah home. When Sarah died, they vanished. When Rivka arrived, they returned. But why these three specific miracles? And what do they have to do with the mitzvos given uniquely to women? Rabbi Klapper uncovers the deep connection between Sarah's tent, the Mishkan, and the three mitzvos that bring the Shechina into every Jewish home: lighting Shabbos candles, separating challah, and keeping the laws of family purity. Through Yitzchak's story, we learn that real love isn't built on attraction or chemistry—it's born from witnessing your spouse build a home with kedusha. Discover why appreciating the "invisible work" of creating a Torah home is the secret to lasting love, and how every Jewish woman carries the power to make her home a dwelling place for Hashem. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Why Did Rashi Say That series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our weekly Torah insights!

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Ep. 66 – Leil Shabbos

Nov 13, 2025

33:37

What truly happens the instant Shabbos enters the world? Rabbi Klapper opens a new section of the sefer to uncover the mystical structure of Shabbos time. Friday night isn’t merely “the beginning of rest”—it’s a spiritual shockwave, a sudden leap from Olam HaZeh to Olam HaBa. Through Rabbi Pinkus’s Kabbalistic lens, we discover how Hashem’s Shechinah literally “enters” creation at candle-lighting, turning every home into a miniature Beis HaMikdash. Each meal and tefillah represents a rising level of kedushah, from Leil Shabbos through Shacharis to Mincha. The field of “holy apples”—Chekal Tapuchin Kadishin—becomes the symbol of this moment: the world itself becomes fertile ground where physical acts—eating, singing, resting—blossom into emunah and deveikus. Practical takeaway: treat candle-lighting as crossing a border. Pause, breathe, and feel the shift. You’ve stepped into Olam HaBa, where everything, even a bite of challah, can shine with light from above. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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פרק 6: איך לסגור את העיניים פותח את הלב לשמחה אמיתית ולחשק בתורה?

Nov 13, 2025

28:16

מה אם שמירת העיניים אינה הפסד, אלא השחרור הגדול ביותרמהלחצים של העולם? הפחד להחמיץ את "החיים הטובים" הוא אחד המחסומיםהגדולים ביותר בדרך לקדושה. אנו מופגזים במסרים שאומרים לנו שאנחנו מפסידים,שאנחנו לא מספיק מאושרים, ושחסר לנו משהו. בפרק זה, הרב ארי קלפר חושף כיצד שמירתהעיניים אינה ויתור, אלא להפך – היא המפתחלשחרור מהמניפולציה התרבותית הזו. הוא מראה כיצד עולם הפרסום והמדיה החברתית בנוי כדילגרום לנו להרגיש חוסר סיפוק, וכיצד סגירת העיניים לפיתויים החיצוניים היא כמו התקנת"חוסם פרסומות" לנפש, המאפשר לנו לחוות שמחה וסיפוק אמיתיים. דרך משל עמוק על הקב"ה המלווה את יוסף דווקא במקוםהסכנה, וניתוח פסיכולוגי מספר "המקנה" על מנגנון ההתמכרות, הרב קלפרמציג את היתרונות המוחשיים של שמירת העיניים. תגלו את הקשר הישיר בין מה שהעינייםרואות לבין הירידה בחשק ללימוד תורה, ותבינו כיצד ניקיון המבט מפנה מקום בלב להנאהאמיתית ומתוקה מדברי תורה. הפרק מציע דרך להחזיר לעצמנו את השליטה על האושר שלנו. בסיום הפרק, תבינו שאינכם מפסידים דבר. אתם מרוויחים חופש,שקט נפשי, ויכולת גדולה יותר להתחבר לדברים החשובים באמת. במקום לרדוף אחרי הנאותשטחיות, תמצאו סיפוק עמוק ובר-קיימא. מוכנים לגלות את החיים הטובים באמת, אלהשנמצאים מעבר למסך? בהנחיית הרב ארי קלפר ובהפקת אלי פודקאסט הפקות, פרק זה הואחלק מסדרת "יהדות אמיתית", הזמינה ב-RealJudaism.org.אל תשכחו להירשם ולשתף כדי להישאר מחוברים לשיעורים היומייםולתובנות התורה הנצחיות שלנו.

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 184

Nov 14, 2025

2:21

Preemptive Lashon Hara? You may warn others about a habitual speaker—if the victim already knows. Otherwise, you risk causing rechilus by revealing it. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 51 – The Garden Maze

Nov 18, 2025

7:32

Have you ever wandered through life convinced you're headed toward the center, only to realize you've been going in circles? The Ramchal compares our spiritual journey to a garden maze—its hedges so alike that without a clear guide, every turn can feel like progress yet lead away from the goal. We may follow popular paths only to find ourselves lost in confusion. Why do familiar choices so often mislead us? This episode will map out the Divine blueprint for escape—revealing how only those who've navigated these twists before can point the way, so you trust proven Torah wisdom through life's labyrinth. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim – Day 185

Nov 19, 2025

2:51

Preempting the Baal Lashon Hara When silencing a habitual gossip protects others from harm, it may be a mitzvah—even if the victim doesn’t yet know. Intent and method define whether it’s truly toeles. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Parshas Toldos- Do You Love Food

Nov 19, 2025

13:12

Why did Yitzchak make his blessing depend on food? Why demand that Esav hunt and serve him a meal first? Most puzzling: he used the word for "love"—the same emotion we use for a wife, a child, a soul—for this meal. What was Yitzchak really tasting? Rashi reveals something astonishing hidden in those hunting instructions: they're about kedusha, not just meal prep. Rabbi Klapper uncovers the deeper pattern: food is what connects your soul to your body. Rivka, a true tzedeket, infused her meals with spiritual holiness. Every time Yitzchak ate from her kitchen, he experienced kedusha—a real elevation of spirit. That's what he actually loved. That's what gave him the power to bless. When Yaakov brought Rivka's food, Yitzchak tasted it and felt "mikol"—everything—flooding through him. Only then could he give the bracha. Discover what this means for your own table: a righteous woman preparing food with intention, with kavanah, infuses every bite with kedusha. That's why food matters. That's why blessing flows from nourishment made holy. When you eat with awareness, you're not just feeding your body—you're connecting your soul to this world. That changes everything. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Why Did Rashi Say That series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our weekly Torah insights!

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Ep. 67 – The Field of Holy Fruit

Nov 20, 2025

25:52

If Hashem’s blessing is perfect, why do some fruits of life turn bitter? Continuing his journey through the stages of Shabbos, Rabbi Klapper explores the imagery of the “field of holy fruit.” Every Shabbos we become the field where Divine shefa is planted—but the week that follows reveals what kind of fruit we’ve grown. When emunah is pure, Hashem’s gifts bloom as joy, wisdom, and shalom. When the “soil” of our hearts is off, even blessing can warp into jealousy, bitul Torah, or gaavah. Through powerful contrasts—from Noach’s generation to Einstein and Rav Aharon Kotler—this episode shows how the same koach that builds worlds can also destroy them. Shabbos is the correction point: its holiness guarantees that whatever sprouts from it is kulo kodesh. The second meal of Shabbos reveals this higher clarity—seeing Hashem’s oneness not just by logic but “through a clear glass,” with total emunah. The takeaway: tend your inner field; make Shabbos the seedbed of everything you grow all week. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim – Day 186

Nov 21, 2025

2:18

Speaking Before Three When giving tochacha won’t help, Lashon Hara l’toeles must be said publicly—before three people—to show honesty, not slander. Truth and transparency guard against hidden motives. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim – Day 187

Nov 23, 2025

1:47

Listening Without Accepting Even if words seem true, never believe Lashon Hara outright. Listen only to investigate and help—never to judge or internalize. Objective restraint protects truth and peace. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 52 – The Treasure of Listening

Nov 25, 2025

5:25

What happens when you admit you don't have all the answers and truly seek wise counsel? The Ramchal teaches that navigating life's thorny maze requires humility to follow those who've already seen the path. Too often we charge ahead on autopilot—certain we know best—only to find ourselves lost in dead ends. Why do we resist the guidance of Torah's sages when their perspective can illuminate hidden pitfalls? This episode will unveil the priceless value of honest listening—showing you how to approach true guides with openness and courageously follow their direction. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim – Day 188

Nov 26, 2025

1:44

When Silence Is Safer If speaking l’toeles could provoke revenge from a powerful wrongdoer, one may speak privately to the right authority instead of publicly before three. Halacha values safety and wisdom. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Parshas Vayeitzei - What is True Life

Nov 26, 2025

6:51

Why does Hashem never attach His name to a tzaddik while they're still alive? And why did He make an exception for Yitzchak? What does it mean that a person who no longer has a Yetzer Hara is considered "like dead"—even while still breathing, still learning Torah? Rashi reveals something startling in Parshas Vayeitzei. When Yitzchak went blind and became homebound, the Yetzer Hara stopped pursuing him. And because of that—not despite it—Hashem considered him as if he had already passed on. Rabbi Klapper uncovers the radical implication: our daily battles with temptation, with lashon hara, with the pull of gashmius—these aren't obstacles to living. They are living. The very struggles we wish would disappear are what make us alive in Hashem's eyes. Discover why your hardest moments are proof that Hashem believes in you. Learn how every test is actually Hashem saying, "I know you can win this—and I'm fighting alongside you." Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Why Did Rashi Say That series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our weekly Torah insights!

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Ep. 68 – Complete Clarity

Nov 27, 2025

28:04

What would it feel like to see Hashem with absolute clarity — not just believe, but know? Rabbi Klapper reveals that Shabbos isn’t a day of rest from confusion; it’s a day when confusion itself disappears. The Torah hints to this when it never says “and it was evening and it was morning” for the seventh day — because Shabbos has no darkness. It’s pure light. On this day, we don’t testify that Hashem exists based on proofs or philosophy; we bear witness because we see Him. Just as Moshe Rabbeinu’s prophecy came through a crystal-clear window, Shabbos grants us a taste of that same vision. Yet even within that light there are levels. Friday night is the kiddushin — a first meeting, where we know He is near. Shabbos morning is nesuin, the unveiling of the kallah’s face — joy, unity, and direct connection. By Musaf we reach yichud, the oneness of Atah Echad. The practical call is simple but revolutionary: treat Shabbos morning not as another tefillah, but as a personal Sinai — a time to see, not just believe. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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פרק 7: מה אם הניסיון הגדול שלך הוא בעצם הירושה הרוחנית החזקה ביותר שלך?

Nov 27, 2025

28:52

איךלהפוך את רגע הפיתוי לרגע התפילה העוצמתי ביותר שלך? התחושה של עמידה לבד מול ניסיון גדול יכולה להיות משתקת. אנומרגישים מבודדים, כאילו כל כובד המערכה מונח על כתפינו השבריריות. בפרק זה, הרבארי קלפר חושף תפיסה מהפכנית שמקורה בסיפורו של יוסף הצדיק: הכוח לעמוד בניסיוןאינו כוח אישי שעלינו לייצר, אלא "גנטיקה רוחנית" שירשנו כולנו. הואמראה כיצד עמידתו של יוסף בתנאים הבלתי אפשריים של מצרים, הטביעה בכל אחד ואחתמאיתנו את היכולת להתעלות מעל הפיתוי. דרך ניתוח עומק של סיפור יוסף והוכחות מטהרתם של בני ישראלבמצרים, הרב קלפר מגלה לנו כלי מעשי ומשנה חיים: הרגע המדויק שבו אנו בוחרים להסיטאת המבט אינו רק רגע של הימנעות מחטא, אלא רגע שבו השכינה נכנסת לתוכנו והופכתאותו ל"עת רצון" אדירה לתפילה. תלמדו כיצד להפוך את המאבק מהגנה פסיביתלהתקפה רוחנית, ולנצל את האנרגיה של הניסיון כדי לבקש על כל מה שאתם צריכים – מזיווגועד פרנסה. בסיום הפרק, לא תרגישו עוד לבד במערכה. תבינו שאתם נושאיםמורשת של כוח, ושבכל רגע של אתגר יש לכם הזדמנות לא רק לנצח, אלא להתחבר למקור כלהברכות. אתם מצוידים בכוחו של יוסף. מוכנים להפעיל אותו? בהנחיית הרב ארי קלפר ובהפקת אלי פודקאסט הפקות, פרק זה הואחלק מסדרת "יהדות אמיתית", הזמינה ב-RealJudaism.org.אל תשכחו להירשם ולשתף כדי להישאר מחוברים לשיעורים היומייםולתובנות התורה הנצחיות שלנו.

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Daily Chafetz Chaim – Day 189

Nov 28, 2025

1:43

The Truthful Exception An Ish Emes—a person known for integrity—need not speak before three when rebuking l’toeles. His proven honesty carries its own credibility within halachic boundaries. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim – Day 190

Nov 30, 2025

1:50

Between Man and God Lashon Hara l’toeles about personal aveiros is far more limited. Only repeated, deliberate public sin justifies speech—and even then, only under strict halachic caution. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Ep. 53 – Take Stock of Your Life

Dec 2, 2025

4:13

Do you ever feel like life's rushing past without you even noticing? The Ramchal draws on Chazal's call to "make a cheshbon nefesh," teaching that true progress demands pausing to take honest account of where we stand. We juggle short-term thrills and long-term goals yet rarely ask: "Am I building the life I truly want?" Why do we pour energy into fleeting pleasures when our spiritual balance sheet goes unchecked? This episode will guide you through the art of spiritual auditing—mapping your priorities, pinpointing hidden losses, and crafting a clear action plan. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Parshas Vayishlach - Dina's Power

Dec 2, 2025

8:11

Where was Dina? The Pasuk lists eleven children crossing the river with Yaakov—but he had twelve. Why does Rashi say Yaakov was punished for hiding his young daughter from Esav? What kind of father wouldn't protect his child from a well-known rasha? Rashi reveals something uncomfortable: Dina had an extraordinary ability to transform people. Rabbi Klapper points to what happens later in the Parsha—after Shechem commits a terrible act, he turns around completely. The Torah uses such profound language of love that Chazal say we can learn how Hashem loves Klal Yisrael from Shechem's words about Dina. This wasn't charm. This was a spiritual power to see someone's hidden potential and draw it out. And Yaakov, by hiding her, denied even the possibility that Esav could change. Discover the koyach that women carry—to recognize strengths in others that they can't see in themselves. Learn why believing in someone's potential isn't naivety; it's how transformation actually happens. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Why Did Rashi Say That series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our weekly Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim – Day 191

Dec 3, 2025

2:09

Pure Intentions, Not Payback Even justified speech becomes forbidden when driven by hurt or revenge. Toeles demands sincerity—never satisfaction in another’s downfall. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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