Popular Shows by Aggadah Aggadah
106 episodes
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Name
Release Date
Duration
1
Semicha on Yom Tov
Semicha on Yom Tov
May 18, 2023
52:14
The Great Semicha Debate
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Additional Neshama
Additional Neshama
May 18, 2023
48:00
Learn about the additional soul we receive on Shabbos!
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Additional Neshama #2
Additional Neshama #2
May 18, 2023
50:02
Learn even more about the additional Neshama!
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Eruv Tavshilin
Eruv Tavshilin
May 18, 2023
50:29
Study about Eruv Tavshilin, what, why, when, how.
5
Nissan Redemption!
Nissan Redemption!
May 18, 2023
59:31
Study about the amazing month of Nissan and the final Redemption.
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Mantzapach מנצפ"ך
Mantzapach מנצפ"ך
May 18, 2023
54:10
Find out the secrets of The Hebrew Alef Bais and the final letters.
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Ein Yaakov
Ein Yaakov
May 18, 2023
48:22
History of the book Ein Yaakov.
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Simchas Yom Tuv
Simchas Yom Tuv
May 18, 2023
1:00:09
How to celebrate Yom Tov? Eat or Study?
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Nazir, Flame, Desert
Nazir, Flame, Desert
Jun 22, 2023
52:39
What do these 3 have in common? Connection to Gimel Tamuz.
10
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah
Aug 22, 2023
41:26
Rosh Hashanah - Tashlich - Pharaoh's dream - Yosef leaving prison
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Did you choose to be created?
Did you choose to be created?
Aug 29, 2023
54:51
The choice of creation, and the choice of being who you are?
12
How many years did Moshe live?
How many years did Moshe live?
Sep 7, 2023
53:45
Learn about our forefathers when they were born and passed away and why?
13
The 10 days of returning to Hashem
The 10 days of returning to Hashem
Sep 21, 2023
46:18
Learn the significance and meaning of the Aseres Yemei Teshuva.
14
Yom Kippur and Rabbi Akiva
Yom Kippur and Rabbi Akiva
Sep 26, 2023
9:02
Learn about Yom Kippur and Rabbi Akiva's life and lessons we can learn.
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Can we change the Rosh Hashanah verdict?
Can we change the Rosh Hashanah verdict?
Sep 28, 2023
1:04:00
Discover about the 4 periods of judgement in the world on Rosh Hashanah and can we change what has been decided on Rosh Hashanah?
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Tishrei redemption
Tishrei redemption
Oct 12, 2023
53:22
Explaining the great debate of when the final redemption will occur. Nissan or Tishrei?
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Marcheshvan, Flood and Scorpions
Marcheshvan, Flood and Scorpions
Oct 19, 2023
59:48
Discover the Jewish month of Marcheshvan, Mazal Akrav - Scorpion and how the flood came about.
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The 5 Paths of Teshuva
The 5 Paths of Teshuva
Nov 2, 2023
54:57
Discover the 5 ways to change your life for the better.
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Visiting your teacher on the holidays
Visiting your teacher on the holidays
Nov 9, 2023
1:00:03
The importance and virtues of visiting your teacher on Shabbos, Rosh Chodesh and holidays.
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Visiting your teacher on the holidays part 2
Visiting your teacher on the holidays part 2
Nov 16, 2023
59:27
Learn more about visiting your teacher on the holidays and are women are obligated?
21
24th of Kislev - Victory!
24th of Kislev - Victory!
Dec 7, 2023
58:38
Discover the significance of the 24th of Kislev the day before Chanukah!
22
Fast Day - Holiday!
Fast Day - Holiday!
Dec 21, 2023
56:57
Discover the reason and meaning of fasting and how these days can be transformed in to holidays!
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Suppress or Uplift?
Suppress or Uplift?
Dec 28, 2023
56:18
Tilt the scale! Push down or push up? Learn about the different methods of Hashem's attributes and kindness.
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Letting go
Letting go
Jan 4, 2024
59:59
Study about Hashem's 13 Attributes of Mercy, specifically about lifting the iniquity and passing over transgression - letting go.
25
Wrapped In A Talis
Wrapped In A Talis
Jan 11, 2024
55:00
Discover how Hashem taught Moshe about his 13 Attributes of Mercy.
26
Snow Like Wool
Snow Like Wool
Jan 18, 2024
54:54
Discover the Kabbalah of snow and how it relates to the 13 Attributes of mercy.
27
Kindness vs Truth, Wheat & Grapes
Kindness vs Truth, Wheat & Grapes
Jan 25, 2024
56:19
Discover the different attributes how Hashem relates to the world and the connection to the 15th of Shevat.
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Images & Sculptures
Images & Sculptures
Feb 1, 2024
57:18
Discover The Torah's opinion and perspective regarding making images and creating sculptures.
29
Stick & Money
Stick & Money
Feb 8, 2024
1:10:09
Learn about Rosh Chodesh and what happened when Rabbis argue about when the new month begins.
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The Melody of The Torah & Megillah
The Melody of The Torah & Megillah
Feb 15, 2024
55:29
Discover the song and music of The Torah and Meggilah and the story of Yehoshua meeting an angel with a sword.
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I will awake the dawn
I will awake the dawn
Feb 22, 2024
52:13
Discover how the holiday of Purim was established. The deeper meaning of why Queen Esther is called Ayeles Hashachar - The Doe of the dawn.
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If your enemy is hungry feed him bread
If your enemy is hungry feed him bread
Feb 29, 2024
45:31
Why did Esther make a party for Achashverosh and Haman? Learn the common theme between multiple debates between Rabbi Eliezer and Rabbi Yehoshua. Sourced from a Sefer written by Rabbi Klonimos Kalman Zukerman Republished by Rabbi Dov Berisch Zukerman Zatzal Rov of Buffalo.
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"Tomorrow will be a festival to Hashem"
"Tomorrow will be a festival to Hashem"
Mar 14, 2024
53:51
Discover the common theme between the day of making the golden calf, the day The Torah was translated into Greek and the day Hillel was bent over to Shammai.
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Solar Eclipse - ליקוי חמה
Solar Eclipse - ליקוי חמה
Apr 4, 2024
52:53
View The Solar Eclipse from a Torah perspective. Is a Solar Eclipse positive or negative?
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#1×3 = Moshiach
#1×3 = Moshiach
Apr 18, 2024
43:05
Learn about the 3 "1st" Pesach Sukkos and Lulav and the name(s) of Moshiach
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Rabbi Akiva's Travels
Rabbi Akiva's Travels
May 9, 2024
50:14
Join Rabbi Akiva as he travels to Arabia, France and Coast Cities and discover the meaning of some uncommon Hebrew words.
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Pesach Sheini
Pesach Sheini
May 30, 2024
51:21
Discover the 4 dimensions of Pesach Sheini.
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The 12 Hebrew Months
The 12 Hebrew Months
Jun 2, 2024
51:56
Discover how we should refine ourselves during each one of the 12 Hebrew months.
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Kinus Torah Buffalo - Shavous
Kinus Torah Buffalo - Shavous
Jun 16, 2024
1:15:47
Join a discussion about reading the Hallel, learning during Torah reading, reasons for eating dairy on Shavous, freeing hostages in Halacha.
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Your Radiance
Your Radiance
Jun 28, 2024
45:56
Learn about the song the Levites sung in the Beis Hamikdash and the song of Haazinu.
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The 1st Yeshiva
The 1st Yeshiva
Nov 10, 2024
1:00:02
The 1st Yeshiva - Yeshivas Shem & Ever. What was it like?
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Mar Ukva & Geniva
Mar Ukva & Geniva
Nov 22, 2024
52:16
Study about the tension between great Talmudic scholars and how they delt with conflict.
43
Music in Halacha & Chassidus
Music in Halacha & Chassidus
Dec 10, 2024
59:47
Discover the Halachos of Music and the meaning of music in Chassidus
44
Poor no more!
Poor no more!
Dec 13, 2024
58:29
What to do if your financial situation is tight?
45
Chanukah in times of danger
Chanukah in times of danger
Jan 3, 2025
52:55
Discover how Chanukah was celebrated in times of danger and things have changed in the free world.
46
Winds
Winds
Jan 17, 2025
59:30
Learn about a eated discussion between the Rabbis about the winds
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The Power of Speech
The Power of Speech
Jan 17, 2025
58:08
Discover how powerful our words are both in the negative and positive
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A jar of flour
A jar of flour
Jan 28, 2025
56:38
2 Stories 1 theme.
49
Reish Lakish, Grapes & Jews
Reish Lakish, Grapes & Jews
Feb 14, 2025
59:06
Discover a fascinating story about Reish Lakish and its lesson. Explore the comparison between Jews and grapes.
50
7 Adar - Customs & Traditions
7 Adar - Customs & Traditions
Mar 24, 2025
1:00:44
Discover about the 7th of Adar - Moshe Rabeinu's birthday and Yahrzeit.
51
Torah - Written & Oral
Torah - Written & Oral
Mar 24, 2025
50:20
Discover the difference between the written and oral Torah.
52
Dreams in Judaism
Dreams in Judaism
Mar 24, 2025
54:45
Should we pay attention to dreams?
53
Bird Language & Reb Nachman's Daughters
Bird Language & Reb Nachman's Daughters
Mar 24, 2025
1:00:39
Explore the mysterious story of Reb Nachman's daughters and how bird language was used.
54
Pruzbul
Pruzbul
Mar 24, 2025
55:20
Discover what a Pruzbul is and the meaning of the Hebrew word.
55
Siyum HoRambam Buffalo 5785
Siyum HoRambam Buffalo 5785
Mar 24, 2025
41:26
Buffalo Siyum HoRambam 5785 - 40 years from the 1st Rambam celebration.
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The Crown of Torah
The Crown of Torah
Mar 28, 2025
57:57
Discover things we do for the sake of peace, and why Torah scholars are called Kings.
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The Trap - Rav Sheishes & The Reish Galusa
The Trap - Rav Sheishes & The Reish Galusa
Apr 4, 2025
59:13
Uncover the remarkable personalities of the Rabbis from the era of the Mishna. Explore life in בבל through the lens of Rav Sheishes—his tense encounters with the Reish Galusa, and the dramatic story of how he narrowly escaped a murder attempt.
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In the Shadows of Twilight: The King, the Rooster, and the Worm
In the Shadows of Twilight: The King, the Rooster, and the Worm
May 2, 2025
56:48
As the sun slips beneath the horizon, the wise King Shlomo steps into the twilight—where demons whisper riddles, and a wild rooster guards a secret from the dawn of creation. His mission? To find the Shamir, the creature no blade can touch, yet one that can split stone for the Temple of G-d.
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Bein Hashmashos: The Paradox of Opposites
Bein Hashmashos: The Paradox of Opposites
May 9, 2025
59:09
As daylight fades and night has yet to begin, Bein Hashmashos—the twilight zone between day and night—invites us into a space where contradictions coexist. In this episode, we explore the mystical significance of this liminal time, uncovering how opposites merge, boundaries blur, and the foundations of creation are touched. Join us as we journey through the paradox of opposites to reveal deeper truths about time, transformation, and divine mystery.
60
Lag B'Omer - What's it REALLY about?
Lag B'Omer - What's it REALLY about?
May 16, 2025
35:22
Discover the meaning and lessons of Lag B'Omer!
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Scepter vs. Robe
Scepter vs. Robe
May 23, 2025
1:03:01
King Shlomo was expelled from his palace by Ashmedai, the king of demons. Stripped of his throne and wandering as a beggar, the only thing he had left was... debated by the sages of the Talmud: Was it his scepter—or his robes? In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning behind this enigmatic debate in Gittin 68a. What does it reveal about the essence of leadership? About the tension between power and honor, external status and inner identity, body and soul? Join us as we unravel the symbolic layers of this Talmudic moment and consider: When all is taken, what remains?
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Tefillin: A Divine Remedy for the Head & Heart
Tefillin: A Divine Remedy for the Head & Heart
May 30, 2025
1:03:33
This episode explores the symbolic and spiritual healing power of Tefillin, particularly in relation to ailments of the head such as stress, tension, and even deeper metaphysical afflictions. Through striking imagery and insightful commentary, we contrast the pain of a blood clot-induced headache with the serenity brought by the sacred act of donning Tefillin—highlighting the unique placement between the eyes and the profound presence of the Hebrew letters Shin, embodying divine energy and healing.
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When Is It Time? A Jewish Perspective on Divorce
When Is It Time? A Jewish Perspective on Divorce
Jun 27, 2025
52:48
In this thought-provoking session, we explore the sensitive topic of divorce through the lens of Jewish tradition and Halacha. Drawing from the teachings of Tractate Gittin Ein Yaakov, we discuss how Judaism approaches the end of a marriage—balancing compassion, responsibility, and sanctity. When is it appropriate to part ways? What values guide this difficult decision? Join us as we delve into timeless wisdom that offers clarity and perspective on one of life’s most challenging crossroads.
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In Search of the Precious Lost Gem
In Search of the Precious Lost Gem
Jul 11, 2025
49:53
“A man seeking a wife is like one searching for a lost precious object.” What is the deeper meaning behind this cryptic Talmudic analogy? Join us as we delve into this powerful passage and uncover the timeless insights it holds about relationships, purpose, and the value of what we seek.
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Starting Marriage Right. What About the In-Laws?
Starting Marriage Right. What About the In-Laws?
Jul 25, 2025
55:36
How you begin your marriage matters. In this episode, we reveal the Hebrew word that beautifully captures a woman’s essence, share three key mistakes many couples make early on, and discuss the pros and cons of living with in-laws. Thought-provoking and practical advice for couples at any stage.
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One Step Before Rock Bottom
One Step Before Rock Bottom
Aug 1, 2025
58:52
How far can a soul fall — before it's too far? This episode explores the spiritual dangers of quiet compromise, and the redemptive power of catching ourselves before we hit bottom. A powerful message for a generation teetering between exile and redemption.
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The Beautiful Captive & Dancing Maidens: A 15 Av Journey
The Beautiful Captive & Dancing Maidens: A 15 Av Journey
Aug 8, 2025
55:17
What is beauty in the eyes of the Torah? From the law of the beautiful captive to the dancing maidens of 15 Av — and even what the Rebbe told Miss Israel — discover the Jewish view on beauty, love, and the soul’s deepest longing. Rebbe Video: https://youtu.be/c3zlbxSQrx0?si=HOPk7qZ4bk1N MF2
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A Packet of Pearls and an Ear-Piercing Insight
A Packet of Pearls and an Ear-Piercing Insight
Aug 17, 2025
54:58
What does piercing the ear of a Jewish servant at the doorpost signify? Uncover a profound and beautiful explanation — likened to a “packet of pearls” or fragrant spices. Alongside this, we explore the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai, whose wisdom continues to inspire generations.
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Rav Hamnuna: Hot Fish or Cold Fish?
Rav Hamnuna: Hot Fish or Cold Fish?
Aug 22, 2025
56:09
What hot fish, skipped classes, and marriage can teach us from Rav Hamnuna’s journey.
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The Spinal Cord & the Seven-Headed Serpent
The Spinal Cord & the Seven-Headed Serpent
Aug 29, 2025
57:57
A father and son—who must take precedence in Torah study? A Yeshivah haunted by a demon—how did Abaye drive it away? And in the shadows, Rav Acha bar Yaakov confronts a seven-headed serpent. Enter the pages of the Talmud where hidden battles unfold—between man and spirit, study and survival, body and soul.
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Torah with a Millstone?!
Torah with a Millstone?!
Sep 5, 2025
55:15
From millstones to marriage, from Israel to Bavel—this episode dives into the Talmud’s raw debates about life priorities, Torah learning, and even the shocking idea of befriending Satan.
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Torah Time Management
Torah Time Management
Sep 12, 2025
54:50
With Torah study spanning Tanach, Mishna, Talmud, Halacha, Kabbalah, Musar, and Chassidus—how do we find the time? Explore the concept of Chok L’Yisroel and hear insights from the Maharal, the Baal Shem Tov, and the Alter Rebbe on balancing breadth and depth in learning.
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Teaching Torah to Grandchildren: A Sinai Experience
Teaching Torah to Grandchildren: A Sinai Experience
Sep 19, 2025
54:25
Is teaching Torah to grandchildren the same as receiving it at Mount Sinai? What is the obligation — and does it extend to great-grandchildren? Explore the sources and discover the depth of this mitzvah across generations.
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Letters of Light: Counting Torah Letters & Stopping the Snake
Letters of Light: Counting Torah Letters & Stopping the Snake
Oct 17, 2025
1:02:27
How many letters are in the Torah? What’s the middle letter — and why does it matter? In this episode of Letters of Light, we uncover the mystical patterns woven into the Torah and Tehillim — and how these sacred letters hold the power to overcome and transform the snake, darkness, and negativity in our world.
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Torah: The Perfect Drug & Spice
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
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
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
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
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!”
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?
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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Honoring Parents: Who Pays?
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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Honoring the Elderly: Who is a Zaken?
Honoring the Elderly: Who is a Zaken?
Dec 26, 2025
58:07
This episode explores the Torah’s definition of a zaken — is age measured in years, or in wisdom? Why did Pharaoh ask Yaakov his age, and why did Yaakov respond by describing a difficult life? We’ll discuss the mitzvah of honoring the elderly, what Jewish tradition teaches about aging with dignity, and whether one can be “old” in Torah stature even while still young.
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Burning Icicles: Teves and the Chill of the Soul
Burning Icicles: Teves and the Chill of the Soul
Dec 28, 2025
22:43
As the month of Teves settles in with its spiritual coldness, how do we keep our inner fire alive? Explore why Esther was taken to the palace in Teves, where the coldest part of a person truly lies, and practical ways to bring warmth, passion, and connection into this frigid time of year.
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Who Deserves Our Standing?
Who Deserves Our Standing?
Jan 2, 2026
1:02:19
A Mitzvah already carries holiness and light. The question is whether we recognize it. Do we rise only for a Talmid Chacham, or also for someone actively performing a Mitzvah? Why were the bringers of Bikkurim honored so publicly—and why would they stop coming if that honor was withheld? This episode explores what it truly means to stand: not to create holiness, but to acknowledge the existing shine of a Mitzvah, and how honoring that light elevates the individual and the community.
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When Honor Competes
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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Can a Child Ever Stop Being a Child?
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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A Full Circle: Birth, Passing, and the Meaning of a Life
A Full Circle: Birth, Passing, and the Meaning of a Life
Jan 23, 2026
1:00:43
Is passing on one’s birthday a blessing—or not? Why did Moshe merit it, while many tzadikim did not? Why did Amalek exploit birthdays for war? We uncover a deeper understanding of birth and passing, and what it reveals about a person’s life purpose.
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Do Mitzvos Pay in This World?
Do Mitzvos Pay in This World?
Jan 30, 2026
1:01:21
Is there reward for mitzvos in this lifetime, or only in the next? What kind of protection does a mitzvah give — and where is the line between faith and danger? Acher saw something that shattered him — because he misunderstood where reward truly belongs. A deep look at sechar mitzvah, this world, and the World to Come. Exploring the limits, power, and eternal return of a single mitzvah.
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When Walking Away Wins
When Walking Away Wins
Feb 6, 2026
1:01:53
What if one of the greatest spiritual accomplishments is… doing nothing? In this powerful episode, we explore the hidden heroism of restraint — the moments when a person wants something deeply, yet chooses not to act. Is there reward for simply not doing an aveirah? Can self-control be as great as performing a mitzvah? Through dramatic Talmudic episodes, we uncover the inner strength of spiritual giants: • What gave Rabbi Tzadok the power to resist a powerful temptation? • Why did he choose to sit in an oven rather than fall? • Why did Rav Kahana leap from a roof to protect his holiness? These aren’t stories about extreme people — they reveal the psychology of the soul, the nature of desire, and the enormous spiritual value of a split second of self-mastery. Discover why sometimes the greatest victory is the one no one sees — the battle fought entirely inside. Because in Judaism, holiness is not only in what you do… but in what you have the strength not to do.
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Soul Jewelry: The Power of Self-Control
Soul Jewelry: The Power of Self-Control
Feb 13, 2026
59:50
What is the Torah’s perspective on negative thoughts? Are they obstacles — or opportunities? In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning behind positive and negative mitzvos, and how they relate to the body and the soul. Discover the concept of “night and day” within negative commandments, and how restraint itself becomes a powerful spiritual adornment. We’ll delve into the remarkable story of Rav Kahana and the noblewoman — and the mystical teaching that connects them through gilgul (reincarnation). We’ll also uncover a fascinating account of Eliyahu HaNavi’s travels and the mysterious chest of coins, revealing timeless lessons about inner wealth and true spiritual refinement. A thought-provoking journey into mastering the inner world and elevating the soul.
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Do Thoughts Matter?
Do Thoughts Matter?
Feb 20, 2026
59:04
Can a thought change reality? In this class, we explore the incredible power of thought in Torah: • Do thoughts carry spiritual consequences? • Is a negative thought considered a sin? • Can thinking about someone actually help them? Discover how your inner world shapes far more than you imagine.
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Hidden to Save a Nation: Esther’s Silent Strength
Hidden to Save a Nation: Esther’s Silent Strength
Feb 27, 2026
57:16
Queen Esther held a secret that could have changed everything—yet she chose silence. Why? Discover the deeper meaning behind Esther’s hidden identity, what might have gone wrong had she revealed it, and how her modesty became the key to the Purim miracle. Why did redemption come through someone with no visible power—an orphan in exile? A powerful look at how what is hidden can ultimately shape history.
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Persia: The Empire of Envy
Persia: The Empire of Envy
Mar 6, 2026
1:02:36
From the Megillah to modern Iran, we will explore powerful and relevant themes, including: • The Persian / Iran problem • Torah study in ancient Persia • Mordechai’s controversial role The story of Purim is not just history — it is deeply relevant today.
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The Persian Bear & The Fall of Persia
The Persian Bear & The Fall of Persia
Mar 13, 2026
53:32
What do bears, Persia, and the coming of Moshiach have in common? Chazal describe Persia as a bear—strong, proud, and fiery. But what does this metaphor reveal about the Persian Empire and its role in history? In this episode we explore the Torah sources describing Persia’s character, the nations seeking reward in the era of Moshiach, and the tradition that Persia will fall before the final redemption.
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From Rasha to Tzadik — In a Moment?
From Rasha to Tzadik — In a Moment?
Mar 20, 2026
1:00:56
“I will marry you if you are a…” What defines true strength, wealth, and piety? can a person truly transform from a complete Rasha to a complete Tzadik in a single רגע? Explore the shocking depth of Teshuvah and the possibility of instant spiritual transformation.
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Chametz, Chumus, Chamas: The Rise Within
Chametz, Chumus, Chamas: The Rise Within
Mar 27, 2026
55:36
Why is chametz so strictly forbidden on Pesach—yet required at other times? In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning behind chametz, chumus, and chamas, and what “rising” really represents. Discover when growth becomes ego, when it becomes a mitzvah, and how its role will transform in the era of Moshiach.
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The Word He Couldn’t Explain — And Why Rabbi Akiva Could
The Word He Couldn’t Explain — And Why Rabbi Akiva Could
Apr 17, 2026
1:02:14
One word. One question that stopped Shimon HaAmsoni in his tracks. So what did Rabbi Akiva see differently? In this episode, we explore the journeys of Shimon HaAmsoni and Rabbi Akiva through the lens of two Hebrew letters—Alef to Tav. Their stories uncover a powerful approach to Torah, and an even deeper message about honoring others. A timely reflection for Sefiras HaOmer, this episode highlights practical lessons in respect, love for a fellow Jew.
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A Wedding In The Azara?
A Wedding In The Azara?
Apr 24, 2026
1:00:11
Would you make a wedding in the holiest place on earth? Should you? In this episode, we unpack: The role of women in the Bais HaMikdash The place of women in shul today Whether marriage belongs in the Azara—or beyond it Through the sharp and luminous perspective of Rebbi Meir, we challenge assumptions about holiness, dignity, and the true vision of Jewish marriage.
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Is It Acceptable to Accept Gifts?
Rabbi’s Real Estate
Is It Acceptable to Accept Gifts?
Rabbi’s Real Estate
May 1, 2026
55:00
Does Judaism believe in omens, mazel, and meaningful signs? Is there anything wrong with receiving gifts? Why did great Rabbis refuse to claim ownership of a valuable field—and what surprising twist happened in the end? Join us for a fascinating journey through Talmudic wisdom, ethics, faith, and human nature as we explore the deeper meaning of possessions, generosity, and trust in Divine providence. Plus: the timely connection to Pesach Sheini...