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Honoring Parents: Who Pays?

Dec 24, 2025

55:14

Who is financially responsible for honoring parents? What is the difference between kibud (honor) and mora (reverence)? Can a parent forgive their honor? May tzedakah funds be used for kibud av v’em? In this episode, we explore the halachic and practical dimensions of honoring parents, offering clarity and real-life guidance on one of the Torah’s most foundational mitzvot.

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Torah: The Perfect Drug & Spice

Oct 24, 2025

54:58

Why is Torah compared to both a drug and a spice? Because it doesn’t just fight negativity—it transforms it. Just as spice brings out the best in food, Torah channels temptation into passion for good, infusing life with purpose, energy, and balance.

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Meet Your Yetzer Hara

Nov 7, 2025

57:19

Is the Yetzer Hara really so bad? Does it have its own Yetzer Hara? Is it an angel, an inclination—or something deeper? In this episode, we explore the true nature of the Yetzer Hara, how it operates within us, and how to tell when a thought comes from the Yetzer Tov or Yetzer Hara.

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Partners with G-d: The Sacred Role of Parents

Nov 11, 2025

59:24

Explore the divine partnership between parents and Hashem in the creation of life. Discover how honoring one’s parents is deeply connected to honoring Hashem, and how this relationship shapes the foundation of our lives.

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The Mystery Reward: Kibbud Av Va’eim & Parah Adumah

Nov 21, 2025

54:39

In this episode, “The Mystery Reward: Kibbud Av Va’eim & Parah Adumah,” we explore why the Torah connects honoring parents with the Parah Adumah — the ultimate Chok. We discuss: • Do we keep mitzvos because they’re logical or because Hashem said so? • What were the nations criticizing about the first two commandments? • How Kibbud Av reveals the core of our belief in Hashem. A concise and thought-provoking look at mitzvos and emunah.

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The Missing Jasper of Binyamin

Nov 25, 2025

60:00

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N2RJKKoPfeqPFPMqUf5v RcStPpk0-8lNWQtAmqVf3A/edit?usp=drivesdk Explore the mystery behind Binyamin’s missing gemstone and uncover how the Talmud, Kabbalah, and Chassidus illuminate the spiritual power of stones. From Shoham vs. Yashpeh to Yosef vs. Binyamin and Ohr Yashar vs. Ohr Chozer, discover the deeper currents hidden beneath the surface of the Choshen stones.

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Korach's Hold on the Temple Gates: “I’m Coming Up with You!”

Dec 5, 2025

57:19

Avimi’s act of honoring his father opened the door to a profound spiritual discovery. Join us as we unlock twelve dimensions in Mizmor L’Asaf and unravel the mystery: Why were the Temple Gates brought to Korach?

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How Much Should We Sacrifice for Our Parents?

Dec 12, 2025

59:53

How far must we go when honoring our parents? In this episode, we explore the boundaries of Kibbud Av Va’eim through fascinating questions: • How much are we expected to sacrifice? • Why is there no bracha for this powerful mitzvah? • Why was Esther chosen to save the Jewish people? • Did Yosef know his brothers wanted to kill him? Plus—what’s the Chanukah connection that ties these themes together? Join us as we uncover deep lessons of honor, courage, and hidden light.

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Can a Child Ever Stop Being a Child?

Jan 16, 2026

58:32

When we sin, do we lose our status as Hashem’s children — or is that connection eternal? In this episode: • Rabbi Meir’s unusual burial • Why redemption starts in Tiberias • The beginning and end of the Manna A thought-provoking journey into failure, faith, and everlasting identity.

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When Honor Competes

Jan 9, 2026

1:02:26

Who did Hashem rise for? When does honoring a teacher conflict with honoring Hashem? Abaye’s condemnation, Rambam’s ruling, and what was said about Moshe behind his back.

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