Popular Shows by Pinney Elbaum Pinney Elbaum
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1
Noach: Do Your Best, and the Miracle Does the Rest
Noach: Do Your Best, and the Miracle Does the Rest
Oct 16, 2026
1:36
Why did Noach have to build such a big boat?
2
Bamidbar- We Count
Bamidbar- We Count
May 21, 2023
1:45
There is a deep connection between the weekly Torah Portions and the Jewish festivals. What can we learn from Parshas Bamidbar preceding Shavuos?
3
Shavuos- Preparation not Impromptu
Shavuos- Preparation not Impromptu
May 23, 2023
1:39
The Jewish Holiday called "Weeks," is approaching. What a curious name! Join us for deep and relevant insights into this name.
4
Naso- Identical Yet Different
Naso- Identical Yet Different
May 31, 2023
1:45
How will Parshas Naso defend itself before the Department of Redundancy Department? How can it justify listing all 12 identical tribal offerings separately?
5
Beha'aloscha- You Don't Have to Finish the Job
Beha'aloscha- You Don't Have to Finish the Job
Jun 8, 2023
1:40
Worse than running out of time is not even starting. Inspired by "Lo Alecha," by Baruch Levine Available at: https://open.spotify.com/track/2coP0g9twWvMkpcQGbjh2g?si=5698ae690aad4513
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Shelach- Smart and Successful Shoe Salesman
Shelach- Smart and Successful Shoe Salesman
Jun 14, 2023
2:00
What is the connection between selling shoes in Africa and surveying the Land of Milk and Honey?
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Korach- Blossoms in the Tabernacle
Korach- Blossoms in the Tabernacle
Jun 27, 2023
1:20
What is the common thread between blossoms on a staff, children watching deer, and our attitude when serving G-d?
8
Chukas Balak- Negotiating With Your Car
Chukas Balak- Negotiating With Your Car
Jun 27, 2023
1:41
Sometimes in life you need to turn around. Look for the clues!
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Pinchos- Importance Notice for the Three Weeks
Pinchos- Importance Notice for the Three Weeks
Jul 6, 2023
2:01
What is the secret to being a good leader? What is the secret to unity? Let's see what King Solomon has to say.
10
Matos Ma'asei- Dead Men Don't Get Wet
Matos Ma'asei- Dead Men Don't Get Wet
Jul 13, 2023
2:15
Introduction to the concept in psychology called, "A Dead Man's Goal." You can contact me at the Podcast's new email: [email protected]
11
Devarim- Carpe Diem and Clouded Vision
Devarim- Carpe Diem and Clouded Vision
Jul 20, 2023
3:27
"It's never too late," is, unfortunately, not always true. Seize the day! Also, one must recognize the ramifications of their decisions.
12
V'eschanan- Hashem Sterilizing the Knife
V'eschanan- Hashem Sterilizing the Knife
Jul 28, 2023
2:17
Jewish History contains many miracles, what is so special about Beitar?
13
Eikev- A Food Test
Eikev- A Food Test
Aug 3, 2023
2:01
How can being easy make something a test?
14
Re'eh- All in a Name
Re'eh- All in a Name
Aug 9, 2023
2:11
Why does Jerusalem play such a significant role in Judaism?
15
Shoftim- Torah Emanates from Zion
Shoftim- Torah Emanates from Zion
Aug 23, 2023
1:41
Another layer of appreciation for Jerusalem.
16
Ki Savo- If They Only Knew...
Ki Savo- If They Only Knew...
Aug 30, 2023
1:48
Time to learn one of the BIGGEST secrets unknown to most of mankind.
17
Ki Seitzei- Chain Reaction
Ki Seitzei- Chain Reaction
Aug 31, 2023
1:46
In chemistry, we know about chain reactions. Can we use this concept to prepare for the High Holidays?
18
Netzavim Vayelech- Drinking Makes You Thirsty
Netzavim Vayelech- Drinking Makes You Thirsty
Sep 6, 2023
1:37
Is happiness something you can pursue? How do some people become more content and how do others become more needy?
19
Rosh Hashana- The Day of Judgement is Upon Us
Rosh Hashana- The Day of Judgement is Upon Us
Sep 14, 2023
1:07
What is our modus operandi on Rosh Hashanah?
20
Ha'azinu/Yom Kippur- Song for Repentance
Ha'azinu/Yom Kippur- Song for Repentance
Sep 27, 2023
0:31
A short burst of inspiration.
21
Sukkos- Reality Beneath the Surface
Sukkos- Reality Beneath the Surface
Sep 28, 2023
4:27
Sukkos is the holiday of booths. Why are we commemorating booths? If you understand Latin, you will see the irony in the episode art.
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Shmini Atzeres- Bring it Home
Shmini Atzeres- Bring it Home
Oct 5, 2023
1:41
Shmini Atzeres is when we return to our homes. What are we bringing home with us?
23
Bereshis- Made from Flesh
Bereshis- Made from Flesh
Oct 11, 2023
5:39
Where is Moshe found in the Torah? This may sound like a surprising question, but the answer may be even more surprising.
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Noach- They Missed the Boat
Noach- They Missed the Boat
Oct 19, 2023
1:30
What is wrong with safety precautions?
25
Lech Lecha- The Greatest Blessing
Lech Lecha- The Greatest Blessing
Oct 26, 2023
1:10
Find out what is the greatest blessing!
26
Vayera- This IS G-d Answering Our Prayers
Vayera- This IS G-d Answering Our Prayers
Nov 1, 2023
4:18
The verse says that G-d planned on giving Sarah a baby long before the Avimelech episode. Why do our Sages attribute the birth to Avraham praying for Avimelech?
27
Chaye Sarah- Our Ticket to the World to Come
Chaye Sarah- Our Ticket to the World to Come
Nov 9, 2023
7:00
Pinney Elbaum's most inspiring story in the entire Talmud!
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Toldos- A Core Made from Peel
Toldos- A Core Made from Peel
Nov 16, 2023
1:02
Why was Esav named Red?
29
Vayetze- Is There Another Angle?
Vayetze- Is There Another Angle?
Nov 24, 2023
2:06
Do we think we know the whole story? Maybe we should think again.
30
Vayishlach- Do the Evil Inclination the Biggest Favor!
Vayishlach- Do the Evil Inclination the Biggest Favor!
Nov 29, 2023
2:55
Religion always focuses on what God wants from us. Have we ever asked what the Evil Inclination wants from us?
31
Vayeshev- Give it 110%
Vayeshev- Give it 110%
Dec 7, 2023
3:00
Shepherding, sibling rivalry, and special missions: How can we have a greater appreciation of the opening of Parshas Vayeshev?
32
Miketz/Chanukah- Beyond the Surface
Miketz/Chanukah- Beyond the Surface
Dec 14, 2023
4:57
If Jews respect each other's privacy, why do we have a Mitzvah to open our window shades and have others look in?
33
Vayigash-How to Refute an Argument?
Vayigash-How to Refute an Argument?
Dec 21, 2023
1:58
What is the best way- if not the only way- to refute an argument?
34
Vayechi- What Does it Mean to be a Jew?
Vayechi- What Does it Mean to be a Jew?
Dec 27, 2023
1:31
What does it mean to be a Jew? More specifically, why are we called, "Jews" to begin with?
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Shemos- If Only
Shemos- If Only
Jan 8, 2024
1:56
"If only I knew..." is one of the most poisonous phrases.
36
Vaera- Time to Process
Vaera- Time to Process
Jan 12, 2024
1:56
Why do the great books on self-improvement compare the evil inclination to Pharoah?
37
Bo- Jump
Bo- Jump
Jan 19, 2024
2:20
What is the role of Zerizus?
38
Beshalach-How Can They Sing?
Beshalach-How Can They Sing?
Jan 26, 2024
1:40
How can the bereaved muster up the joy to sing?
39
Yisro Heard
Yisro Heard
Feb 1, 2024
0:59
The beauty of the opening words of this week's Parsha!!!
40
Mishpatim- Combat is Better
Mishpatim- Combat is Better
Feb 8, 2024
2:34
When the Torah talks about unloading donkeys, what message can I glean for 2024?
41
Terumah- How did Elan get so Smart?
Terumah- How did Elan get so Smart?
Feb 15, 2024
1:52
What does Elan Ganeles's life have to do with constructing the Tabernacle?
42
Tetzaveh- How did Aharon Merit the Choshen?
Tetzaveh- How did Aharon Merit the Choshen?
Feb 22, 2024
0:49
How did Aharon Merit the Choshen?
43
Ki Sisa- A Matter of Perspective
Ki Sisa- A Matter of Perspective
Feb 29, 2024
2:29
Does one's perspective make a difference? What is the worst that can happen if someone takes a negative viewpoint?
44
Vayakhel-Shekalim- 50/50
Vayakhel-Shekalim- 50/50
Mar 7, 2024
1:09
Why were the Jews commanded to donate specifically half of a Shekel?
45
Pekudei- Effort Counts
Pekudei- Effort Counts
Mar 15, 2024
2:17
Who put up the Mishkan?
46
Vayikra-Protecting the Honor of the Sinner
Vayikra-Protecting the Honor of the Sinner
Mar 22, 2024
1:04
We all know the three rules of real estate: Location! Location! Location! Did you know that sacrifices in the Tabernacles have the same three rules?
47
Tzav-Parah: Death and Taxes- The Rest is Up to Us!
Tzav-Parah: Death and Taxes- The Rest is Up to Us!
Mar 28, 2024
1:29
An insight regarding the Parah Adumah (Red Heifer)
48
Shmini- Intoxicated by Rationales
Shmini- Intoxicated by Rationales
Apr 5, 2024
2:02
What do the Sages mean when they say two righteous Kohanim performed the service in the Tabernacle while drunk?
49
Tazria- Positive Perspectives
Tazria- Positive Perspectives
Apr 12, 2024
1:22
What can we from someone who attended a wedding with one dress shoe and one Croc?
50
Metzora-Hagadol- What's Delaying our Exodus?
Metzora-Hagadol- What's Delaying our Exodus?
Apr 19, 2024
1:55
What is the connection between this week's Torah portion and the upcoming holiday?
51
Shabbos Chol Hamo'ed Pesach- Season of Love
Shabbos Chol Hamo'ed Pesach- Season of Love
Apr 26, 2024
1:28
Why do we read Song of Songs now?
52
Acharei Mos-Genuine Morality
Acharei Mos-Genuine Morality
May 3, 2024
1:22
The greater the enemy, the greater the reward.
53
Kedoshim- The Counterintuitive Path to Peace
Kedoshim- The Counterintuitive Path to Peace
May 9, 2024
1:19
Are we always supposed to keep quiet when we get hurt?
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Emor- Staying Positive
Emor- Staying Positive
May 16, 2024
1:59
It was a tough day, now what?
55
Behar- More Than What Meets the Eye
Behar- More Than What Meets the Eye
May 23, 2024
1:20
Another approach dealing with confines.
56
Bechukosai- More on Chain Reactions
Bechukosai- More on Chain Reactions
May 31, 2024
1:55
So what if I do not make the effort to study the Torah?
57
Bamidbar- The Prerequisite of Unity
Bamidbar- The Prerequisite of Unity
Jun 7, 2024
2:44
Why do we read Parshas Bamidbar before Shavuos?
58
Shavuos- The Power of Cheesecake
Shavuos- The Power of Cheesecake
Jun 11, 2024
2:13
Why do we eat cheesecake on Shavuos?
59
Naso- It's not a Competition
Naso- It's not a Competition
Jun 14, 2024
2:04
Why the repetition?
60
Beha'aloscha- With Mitzvos, it Pays to Ask
Beha'aloscha- With Mitzvos, it Pays to Ask
Jun 20, 2024
2:02
Why did impure people approach Moshe for a solution to their problem?
61
Shelach- The Starting Line does not Determine the Finish Line
Shelach- The Starting Line does not Determine the Finish Line
Jun 27, 2024
1:33
What can we learn from the order the spies are listed?
62
Korach- Looking for Complaints
Korach- Looking for Complaints
Jul 5, 2024
2:05
What does Psalm 106 say about Korach's rebellion?
63
Chukas- The Line of Scrimmage
Chukas- The Line of Scrimmage
Jul 12, 2024
2:40
How does military history help us in our life's mission?
64
Balak- This is NOT What He Wants
Balak- This is NOT What He Wants
Jul 19, 2024
2:05
Why was G-d angry at Bilaam?
65
Pinchus- Loving the Land of Israel
Pinchus- Loving the Land of Israel
Jul 26, 2024
1:25
What was so special about people asking to inherit their father?
66
Matos Ma'asei- The Universe Hinges on Me
Matos Ma'asei- The Universe Hinges on Me
Aug 2, 2024
1:42
Why does the Torah list the 42 journeys of the Jewish people in the desert?
67
Devarim- Wasted Tears
Devarim- Wasted Tears
Aug 9, 2024
2:38
An elucidation of the Talmudic teaching (Ta'anis 29a), "Because you cried in vain, this day will be established as a day of crying for generations."
68
Va'eschanan- Stars that Inspire
Va'eschanan- Stars that Inspire
Aug 16, 2024
1:27
Is there a connection between the Parsha and the Haftorah?
69
Eikev- It's the ONLY Means
Eikev- It's the ONLY Means
Aug 23, 2024
1:29
What is the ONLY means of influencing others?
70
Re'eh- Discerning between Authentic and Forgeries
Re'eh- Discerning between Authentic and Forgeries
Aug 30, 2024
1:51
Why would anyone pick a curse?
71
Shoftim- Don't Lose Sight of the Trees through the Forest
Shoftim- Don't Lose Sight of the Trees through the Forest
Sep 6, 2024
1:36
No, the title is not a typo
72
Ki Seitzei- An Attitude of Gratitude Judges Joining the Jewish
Ki Seitzei- An Attitude of Gratitude Judges Joining the Jewish
Sep 13, 2024
1:29
Why are the nations of Amon and Moav barred from marrying into the Congregation of Hashem?
73
Ki Savo- Happiness
Ki Savo- Happiness
Sep 20, 2024
0:44
How are we supposed to perform Mitzvos?
74
Netzavim Vayelech- Still Standing
Netzavim Vayelech- Still Standing
Sep 27, 2024
1:44
Using the Parsha to prepare for Rosh Hashana
75
Rosh Hashanah/Ha'azinu Shabbos Shuva- There Must be a Way
Rosh Hashanah/Ha'azinu Shabbos Shuva- There Must be a Way
Oct 2, 2024
5:47
Thank you, R' Binyamin Schuck for this parable about repentance.
76
Yom Kippur- Closing the Back Door
Yom Kippur- Closing the Back Door
Oct 10, 2024
2:43
A homiletic insight into Ne'ilah
77
Sukkos- Season of Joy
Sukkos- Season of Joy
Oct 15, 2024
2:21
Why is Sukkos called the Season of Joy?
78
V'zos Habracha/Bereshis
V'zos Habracha/Bereshis
Oct 23, 2024
1:02
Mazal Tov on another cycle of Chumash!
79
Noach- Stiff-Necked People
Noach- Stiff-Necked People
Nov 1, 2024
2:58
Is that good?
80
Lech Lecha- Escaping Escalation
Lech Lecha- Escaping Escalation
Nov 8, 2024
1:36
How did Elan Ganeles avoid quarrels?
81
Vayera- Wholesome Hospitality
Vayera- Wholesome Hospitality
Nov 15, 2024
1:40
We can learn so much from how our Patriarchs spoke.
82
Chaye Sarah- A Blessed Transformation
Chaye Sarah- A Blessed Transformation
Nov 22, 2024
0:58
Eliezer is called, "Baruch Hashem." Why?
83
Toldos- Spare the Child Holding the Rod
Toldos- Spare the Child Holding the Rod
Nov 29, 2024
1:52
Why should Yaakov move?
84
Vayetze- Giving Proper Credit
Vayetze- Giving Proper Credit
Dec 6, 2024
1:05
Let us glean from Yaakov's humility
85
Vayishlach- Experiencing Everything
Vayishlach- Experiencing Everything
Dec 12, 2024
1:07
What does it mean to have "everything?"
86
Vayeshev- Finding the Good
Vayeshev- Finding the Good
Dec 20, 2024
0:54
What task the Yaakov send Yosef on in the beginning of the Parsha?
87
Miketz/Chanukah- A Time to Drink
Miketz/Chanukah- A Time to Drink
Dec 27, 2024
4:13
Responsibly
88
Vayegash- Periphery of Possibility
Vayegash- Periphery of Possibility
Jan 3, 2025
1:57
Have you ever been blind that which is staring you in the face?
89
Vayechi- Putting the Pieces Together
Vayechi- Putting the Pieces Together
Jan 10, 2025
1:08
You might say the title is misleading
90
Shemos- The Straw that Strengthened the Hebrews' Back
Shemos- The Straw that Strengthened the Hebrews' Back
Jan 17, 2025
1:10
Let's cultivate another lesson from the demands to collect straw.
91
Va'era- Gratitude: Social Contract or Health Monitor
Va'era- Gratitude: Social Contract or Health Monitor
Jan 24, 2025
1:19
92
Bo- Asking Questions
Bo- Asking Questions
Jan 31, 2025
1:22
What does it take to ask a question?
93
Beshalach- Extended Family
Beshalach- Extended Family
Feb 7, 2025
2:29
Vachamushim- There disparate interpretations or one seamless narrative?
94
Yisro- It's not All or Nothing
Yisro- It's not All or Nothing
Feb 14, 2025
3:05
Extra credit to anyone who understands the relevance of the cover art.
95
Mishpatim- Sharing the Burden
Mishpatim- Sharing the Burden
Feb 21, 2025
1:51
No one responded to last week's description. Maybe I should stop writing them?
96
Terumah/Shekalim- Unite to be Whole
Terumah/Shekalim- Unite to be Whole
Feb 28, 2025
1:19
Why specifically a half-Shekel?
97
Tetzaveh/Zachor- Hashem is Behind the Mask
Tetzaveh/Zachor- Hashem is Behind the Mask
Mar 7, 2025
1:55
Disparate coincidences or divine concerts?
98
Ki Sisa/Shushan Purim- Shattering the Surface: The Power of Being all In
Ki Sisa/Shushan Purim- Shattering the Surface: The Power of Being all In
Mar 14, 2025
1:41
Why did Moshe shatter the tablets? Did you look at the verse closely?
99
Vayakhel/Parah- Built to Last, Even When It's Not
Vayakhel/Parah- Built to Last, Even When It's Not
Mar 21, 2025
1:30
Timeless lessons from a temporary structure
100
Pekudei/Hachodesh- A Timely Commandment
Pekudei/Hachodesh- A Timely Commandment
Mar 28, 2025
0:42
Get ready for the fourth and final of the special Maftirs!