Meaningful Ideas on the Parsha
יעקב מלצר
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Chukas - Making a Cheshbon Hanefesh
Chukas - Making a Cheshbon Hanefesh
Jun 25, 2026
9:16
Chazal tell us that those who rule over their Yetzer tell us the secret is to make a cheshbon. The Mesillas Yesharim expounds on the idea that this is the only way we can be successful, even if we do many things for our Avodas Hashem. Some thoughts from Rav Moshe Shternbach about the importance of cheshbon, and how we are judged and written every night. Have a good Shabbos
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Ki Seitzei - Functioning Under Pressure
Ki Seitzei - Functioning Under Pressure
Sep 13, 2024
5:56
The Torah warns us to protect our selves from evil during times of war. Some insights into the dangers of our Yetzer Hara in times of pressure. Have a good Shabbos
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Vaeschanan - Moshe's Burial in Chutz Laaretz
Vaeschanan - Moshe's Burial in Chutz Laaretz
Aug 15, 2024
5:54
Found a beautiful idea in the Midrash Raba about why Moshe is buried in Chutz Laaretz and how it helps us in the current Galus. How it really is for our benefit, and a sign of the love Moshe had for the Jewish people. Hope you enjoy, always appreciate any questions or feedback. Have a great Shabbos.
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Eikev - Appreciating Hashem's Chesed In All It's Forms
Eikev - Appreciating Hashem's Chesed In All It's Forms
Aug 23, 2024
7:49
In this week's parsha, we have a Mitzvah to thank Hashem for the good in our lives. We also have a Mitzvah to realize all our challenges in life come from a loving Father. An exploration of how Rabbeinu Yona connects these two Mitzvos. Have a wonderful Shabbos
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Re'eh - Receiving Hashem's Rachmanus When We Fight For His Name
Re'eh - Receiving Hashem's Rachmanus When We Fight For His Name
Aug 30, 2024
8:00
The Parsha talks about the Halachos of an Ir Hanidachas, and how we should destroy it. How can we destroy a whole city of Jews in Eretz Yisrael without it being harmful to us and to our people? Have a Wonderful Shabbos
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Shoftim - Pursuing Justice and Truth
Shoftim - Pursuing Justice and Truth
Sep 6, 2024
7:35
Elul is a time to focus on the fundamentals. The Mishna in Avos says the world stands on judgement, truth and peace. Chazal learn important fundamentals in all three areas from the third pasuk in the Parsha. Have a Ksivah Vchasimah Tovah and a wonderful Shabbos
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Ki Savo - To Walk in His Ways
Ki Savo - To Walk in His Ways
Sep 19, 2024
8:49
Chazal tells us the Mitzvah to Walk in the Ways of Hashem means to emulate Hashem's Middos. How can we learn from Hashem's Chessed and Rachamanus, and try to emulate them? A K'sivah V'chasimah Tovah and a Gut Shabbos
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Rosh Hashana - The King Is In Control
Rosh Hashana - The King Is In Control
Oct 2, 2024
8:44
We come to judgement day this year on the heels of a complicated year. One of the lessons we see from the differences in the Hamas attack versus the Iran attacks is Hashem's complete control over the world. How can we use it to humble ourselves and focus on His Kingship before the Yom Hadin? Wishing you a K'sivah V'chasimah Tovah and a meaningful and fulfilling year.
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Nitzavim - Purifying The Heart
Nitzavim - Purifying The Heart
Sep 26, 2024
7:35
As we approach Rosh Hashana we need to be focused on Teshuva and self-growth. Some insights from Rabbeinu Yona and the Ramban on the Siyatah Dishmaya Hashem provides us when we try to tap into our innate goodness and do Teshuva. Thank you for being a listener again this past year. Appreciate your support. Have a K'Sivah V'chasimah Tovah and a good Shabbos.
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Ki Seitzei - Avi Friedman - Lessons in Bitachon From Self-Employment
Ki Seitzei - Avi Friedman - Lessons in Bitachon From Self-Employment
Sep 12, 2024
9:52
It's an honor to have my good friend Avi Freidman on the podcast. Avi runs his own coaching business called Managed Minds, and has learned a great deal about Bitachon from the lack of a steady income that comes with entrepreneurship. Hope you enjoy his insights. Have a good Shabbos.