Popular Shows by Michoel Brooke

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ATTENTION! We’re Moving! Find Your Weekly Parsha & Jewish Stories on The Motivation Congregation

Nov 6, 2026

2:23

We’re Moving! Your Weekly Parsha & Jewish Stories Have a New Home Future episodes of the Weekly Parsha and Great Jewish Stories of Iconic Torah Giants will be published on The Motivation Congregation – With Michoel Brooke podcast feed. Find weekly Divrei Torah, inspiring stories of Gedolei Yisrael, interviews, and Yom Tov inspiration—all in one place. This feed will no longer publish new episodes. Subscribe to The Motivation Congregation using the link in the show notes so you don’t miss what’s next! Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational Mussar!Listen on Spotify or 24six!Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]

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Satmar Rebbe

Apr 30, 2023

2:39

• The Satmar Rebbe was the founder and first Grand Rebbe of the Satmar dynasty, a significant figure in Hasidism.• He was born on 13 January 1887 in Sighet, Romania, to Chananyah Yom Tov Lipa Teitelbaum and his second wife, Chana Ashkenazi.• As a young boy, he was renowned for his intellectual capacities; at his bar mitzvah, he delivered a sermon of several hours.• In 1904, he married Chavah Horowitz and had three daughters, all of whom predeceased their father. Support the show SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Consider sponsoring a podcast or donating to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. You can also join our Partnership Program and help us keep creating Torah content! Click the "Support the Show" link to donate. Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]#parsha #shortdvartorah #thetorahpodcast #motivationalmussar

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Parshas Vayera: Work, Business, Family—A Million Responsibilities, One Scattered Mind. The Malachim’s Secret to Locking In

Oct 29, 2026

31:44

Why did Hashem send three malachim to Avraham Avinu instead of one? Rashi explains that one angel cannot perform two missions. It sounds like a technical detail, but it holds a powerful lesson in focus, kavana, and performing mitzvos the right way. In this episode on Parshas Vayeira, we explore the mussar teaching of Rabbi Yerucham Levovitz, the legendary Mashgiach of the Mir Yeshiva, and apply it as a practical tool for daily avodas Hashem. We discuss why an angel's name is tied to its mission, and why that name changes when the mission changes. Then we bring the lesson home: when I put on tefillin, my entire inner world should be tefillin. When I give tzedakah, my mind should not still be half-attached to the last task. Every mitzvah deserves full presence, both in its practical details and in the inner intention that gives it weight. This approach also sheds new light on the halachic principle of osek b'mitzvah patur min hamitzvah: why would Chazal exempt someone involved in one mitzvah from another? We answer by redefining what it truly means to be "occupied." We also discuss focus in Torah learning, drawing on the approach of the Vilna Gaon and the Chofetz Chaim, and confront a central challenge of our generation: pizur hanefesh, the scattered mind that undermines follow-through even when the inspiration is real. In this episode:Rashi on the three angels who visited AvrahamRav Yerucham Levovitz's mussar on singular focusKavana in tefillin, tzedakah, and tefillahA fresh understanding of osek b'mitzvah patur min hamitzvahOvercoming distraction in Torah studyPizur hanefesh and practical Jewish mindfulness If you are looking for stronger focus in davening, better learning habits, and a calmer, more deliberate approach to avodas Hashem, this episode is for you. Subscribe, share it with a friend who feels stretched thin, and leave a review telling us one area where you want to bring "one mission at a time" into your week. Keywords/tags: Parshas Vayeira, Torah podcast, mussar, Rabbi Yerucham Levovitz, Mir Yeshiva, Rashi, kavana, mitzvos, tefillin, tzedakah, osek b'mitzvah, Vilna Gaon, Chofetz Chaim, Jewish mindfulness, focus, avodas Hashem, Torah study, Jewish podcast Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational Mussar!Listen on Spotify or 24six!Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]

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The Brisker Rav

Apr 30, 2023

3:19

Rav Yitzchok Zev Soloveitchik - The Brisker Rav: The Influential Leader of Brisk YeshivaYitzchok Zev Soloveitchik, born to Chaim Soloveitchik in Valozhyn, was a prominent rabbi and leader of Judaic studies in his region. On his mother's side, he was the grandson of Refael Shapiro, a respected rosh yeshiva of the Volozhin yeshiva.After the czarist government closed the Volozhin yeshiva, Soloveitchik and his family moved to the Jewish community of Brisk, where he succeeded his father as a rabbi and continued his teachings. Later, after fleeing the Holocaust and relocating to Mandatory Palestine, he re-established the Brisk yeshiva in Jerusalem, where he continued to educate students, developing the Brisker method of studying the Talmud. Support the show SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Consider sponsoring a podcast or donating to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. You can also join our Partnership Program and help us keep creating Torah content! Click the "Support the Show" link to donate. Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]#parsha #shortdvartorah #thetorahpodcast #motivationalmussar

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Rav Nosson Tzvi Finkel (Mir)

Apr 30, 2023

3:06

Rav Nosson Tzvi Finkel: The Inspiring Life of a Dedicated RabbiRav Nosson Tzvi Finkel (12 March 1943 – 8 November 2011) was an incredible American-born Haredi Litvish rabbi and rosh yeshiva (dean) of the Mir Yeshiva in Jerusalem, Israel.Under his guidance from 1990 until his passing in 2011, the Mir Yeshiva flourished into the largest yeshiva in Israel, boasting 6,000 undergraduate students and over 1,600 married students 3. He inspired over 25,000 students throughout his lifetime.Despite his Parkinson's disease, which he suffered for 28 years, Rav Finkel continued to learn Torah for hours, give lectures, and raise funds for his yeshiva worldwide. He presented a breathtaking $500 million for the Mir Yeshiva during his tenure as rosh yeshiva. Rav Finkel was a prominent member of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of Degel HaTorah and was known for his vast Torah knowledge and warm and caring demeanor towards his students. Support the show SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Consider sponsoring a podcast or donating to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. You can also join our Partnership Program and help us keep creating Torah content! Click the "Support the Show" link to donate. Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]#parsha #shortdvartorah #thetorahpodcast #motivationalmussar

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Rav Shlomo Hoffman & Rav Yechezkel Sarna

Aug 12, 2023

4:30

Brace yourself for an enlightening encounter that unravels the true essence of Chua, challenging common misconceptions about sin and repentance. Let's align ourselves on the path of growth and introspection, harnessing the potent energies of the month of Elul and redefining our perspective on spiritual progress and personal development.Listen as we transport you back to 1938 and recount the pivotal conversation between Hoffman and Rabbi Yechezkal Sarna, a dialogue that provides deep insights into the principles of Elul. Uncover the wisdom of Rebenu Yonah's less stringent approach to repentance, offering a refreshing perspective on spiritual growth. Embark on a metaphorical journey on the highways of life, navigating towards self-improvement and introspection. This discussion promises to inspire you to reevaluate your spiritual journey and prepare for a meaningful Elul and Yom Kippur. Let's move past the old ways and usher in a fresh outlook, fully maximizing the powerful energies of the forthcoming Elul. Support the show SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Consider sponsoring a podcast or donating to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. You can also join our Partnership Program and help us keep creating Torah content! Click the "Support the Show" link to donate. Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]#parsha #shortdvartorah #thetorahpodcast #motivationalmussar

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Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv: A Journey of Devotion, Wisdom, and Truth

Jul 22, 2023

3:30

Imagine standing in a small room alongside other devout followers, your heart pounding in anticipation as you wait for your name to be called for a brief, but profound encounter with a living luminary of Jewish law, Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashov. Join us as we recount our treasured memories of meeting Rabbi Elyashiv, a man renowned for his dedication and absolute devotion to Jewish law and scholarly pursuits, a journey filled with awe, respect, and a touch of divine magic. Support the show SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Consider sponsoring a podcast or donating to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. You can also join our Partnership Program and help us keep creating Torah content! Click the "Support the Show" link to donate. Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]#parsha #shortdvartorah #thetorahpodcast #motivationalmussar

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The Inspiring Story of Rav Avigdor Miller

Aug 5, 2023

4:01

What if the simplest blessings we enjoy daily held the profoundest secrets to gratitude? Prepare yourself to be profoundly moved by the inspiring tale of Rabbi Avigdor Miller, a stalwart of the Musar movement, who teaches us to appreciate even the most commonplace blessings in our lives. In a world where we often overlook the miracles of everyday existence, Rabbi Miller's extraordinary act of submerging his head in the water to heighten his appreciation for the air we breathe is a testament to the power of thankfulness. In this episode, we recount a captivating encounter with Rabbi Miller that will compel you to pause and reflect on the numerous unobserved blessings we take for granted. As we decode the deeper meaning behind Rabbi Miller's simple yet profound act, we hope to offer you insights into the ways of the righteous and the importance of standing up for truth. Don't miss out on this extraordinary chance to learn from the wisdom of the G'daylam, and let Rabbi Miller's story inspire you to live a life filled with appreciation and thankfulness. Support the show SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Consider sponsoring a podcast or donating to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. You can also join our Partnership Program and help us keep creating Torah content! Click the "Support the Show" link to donate. Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]#parsha #shortdvartorah #thetorahpodcast #motivationalmussar

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Rav Shmuel Halevi Wosner

Apr 30, 2023

4:37

• Rabbi Shmuel HaLevi Wosner (1913-2015) was a Haredi rabbi and posek living in Bnei Brak, Israel, known for his major work Shevet HaLevi.• He was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, and studied at the Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin of Poland under Rabbi Meir Shapiro.• In the 1930s, he immigrated to Palestine and settled in Jerusalem, where he joined the Edah HaChareidis. He eventually relocated to Bnei Brak.• He authored several works of Jewish law, including ten volumes of halakhic rulings and responsa on Jewish laws called Shevet HaLevi.• At 101 years old, he died in Bnei Brak; his sons include Rabbis Chaim Wosner (formerly Dayan of London's Satmar community) and Bentzion Wosner (av bet din of Shevet Halevi). Support the show SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Consider sponsoring a podcast or donating to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. You can also join our Partnership Program and help us keep creating Torah content! Click the "Support the Show" link to donate. Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]#parsha #shortdvartorah #thetorahpodcast #motivationalmussar

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Unwavering Faith in the Siberian Cold: The Remarkable Story of Rabbi Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky

Jun 12, 2023

3:23

Imagine facing a frigid Siberian night without a coat, all because of your unwavering faith. Would you be able to survive? In this story time edition of the Motivation Congregation, we share the remarkable tale of Rabbi Yaakov Yisrael Kaniyevsky, also known as the Stapler Gaon, who faced this very challenge while serving as a watchman during the Bolshevik Revolution.Join us as we unveil the Stapler Gaon's exceptional display of self-control, determination, and incremental growth. Discover how he endured the freezing temperatures by breaking his time down into intervals of just two minutes each and learn how to build up your connection to the Almighty bit by bit, piece by piece, and two minutes by two minutes. Be inspired by his story and begin your own journey towards incredible spiritual growth. Support the show SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Consider sponsoring a podcast or donating to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. You can also join our Partnership Program and help us keep creating Torah content! Click the "Support the Show" link to donate. Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]#parsha #shortdvartorah #thetorahpodcast #motivationalmussar

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Play Fair & Win Big: Building True Wealth (+ HUGE Announcement!) | Kesef & Kinyan Ep. 10

Aug 30, 2026

28:50

A handshake can feel like a contract until the moment someone gets nervous about the numbers. We start with a personal milestone and quickly get into a question every entrepreneur and real estate professional runs into: what do you do when you keep your word, but the other side treats agreements like suggestions?We talk through the real mechanics behind broken promises and sudden “price changes,” including fear of losing money, the need for control, and straight-up intimidation of the less experienced party. We also push back on the line “it’s just business” and why that mindset can become a loophole for cutting corners on honesty, commissions, and basic fairness. If you care about business ethics, negotiation, and trust, this conversation gives you language for what’s happening and a clearer way to respond without getting pulled into the same games.Then we get practical: when to demand signatures, how to vet who you’re dealing with, and why it’s often safer to structure your career so you’re not always hoping someone decides to pay you. We share a long-term wealth lens that moves beyond chasing a fee and toward building ownership, credibility, and repeatable deal flow. We also zoom out into the happiness question, why “more money” doesn’t automatically mean more peace, and what a meaningful life actually looks like when the work gets stressful.If you got value from this, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s negotiating a deal right now, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show ------------------------ Ready to Level Up Your Kesef & Kinyan Journey? 🎙️ Connect with Michael Brooke (Host):Call: (757) 679-4497Email: [email protected] Interested in coaching, business consulting, or a personal meeting with Mr. Lefcoe? Contact his Personal Assistant directly at: (757) 831-9696📧 Email: Kevin Lefcoe: [email protected]

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Parshas Haazinu | Shabbos Shuvah: Stop Doomscrolling Through Your Destiny—The Rambam’s Wake-Up Call

Sep 17, 2026

26:12

The shofar is more than a sound—it is Hashem’s spiritual alarm clock. As we enter Shabbos Shuvah and the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah, the Rambam confronts us with a life-changing question: Are we truly awake, or are we sleepwalking through life while calling it normal? In this motivational Parshas Haazinu episode, we explore the Rambam’s famous words in Hilchos Teshuvah: “Awaken, sleepers, from your sleep!” The message follows a clear path: wake up, examine your actions, return through teshuvah, and remember your Creator. We also discuss:The difference between ordinary spiritual sleep and deep spiritual unconsciousnessWhat it means to forget the truth through the distractions of everyday lifeHow doomscrolling, binge-watching, and empty habits quietly consume our precious timeWhy Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur should inspire urgency—not gloomHow Shabbos Shuvah can awaken us and transform the coming yearPractical questions for an honest cheshbon hanefesh The Aseres Yemei Teshuvah are not meant to be one long, tense, gray season. They are an opportunity to become alert, honest, and alive—to stop wasting the life Hashem gave us and begin using it with purpose. Listen, reflect, and ask yourself: What is one habit you are ready to stop hitting snooze on? If this episode inspires you, please subscribe, share it with someone who needs a wake-up call, and leave a review. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational Mussar!Listen on Spotify or 24six!Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]

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Parshas Bereishis – Why Did Hashem Give Adam Speech If There Was No One to Talk To?!

Oct 9, 2026

20:27

Hashem knows our thoughts, fears, and desires. So why did He give Adam HaRishon the power of dibur (speech) at the exact moment he was entirely alone? If speech is the defining characteristic of the human soul—the ruach memalela—it must exist for something far deeper than casual conversation. In this episode, we dive into Parshas Bereshis to uncover the profound hashkafa behind human speech and avodas ha’tefillah. Tracing the parsha’s arc from the dawn of creation to the Garden of Eden, we examine a striking Targum Onkelos that defines man not just as a living being, but as a "speaking spirit." Through the lens of Rashi and the Torah’s precise timeline, we build the case that dibur was ultimately designed for tefillah. Creation itself stood suspended, waiting for prayer—as Rashi explains why the earth’s vegetation remained hidden until Adam actively asked for rain. We also bring in the Ramban on Moshe Rabbeinu’s speech impediment to highlight the transformative power of articulating our needs to the Ribbono Shel Olam. Moving from hashkafa to halacha l'maaseh, we break down Chazal’s teachings on the multiple modes and gates of prayer. Mature tefillah means learning how to speak to Hashem with the right tone and intent at the right time, treating our prayer like a serious craft. If this episode elevated your understanding of tefillah, please subscribe to the podcast, share it with a chavrusa, and leave a review so more people can find this motivational Torah content. Question for the week: What is one thing you are going to start asking for out loud in your tefillah this week? Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational Mussar!Listen on Spotify or 24six!Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]

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Parshas Lech Lecha: Would Avraham Avinu Have Used ChatGPT? The Surprising Torah Perspective

Oct 22, 2026

34:53

If you walked into a room and saw a thoughtful adult bowing to a carved piece of wood, you’d assume something had snapped. So how did Avodah Zarah ever become normal, widespread, and enduring? We start with the Rambam’s clear-headed explanation of how it begins with a sincere idea—honoring what Hashem "honors"—and gradually devolves into temples, offerings, and full-blown idol worship. That progression matters today because it reveals how intelligent people drift when they stop doing the hard work of thinking. From there, we meet Avraham Avinu at the moment that changed history: a young child under the same stars as everyone else, daring to ask a different question. The Rambam’s language is the heart of this episode—Avraham "explores in his mind," thinking by day and by night, for years. We unpack why that sustained inquiry, not a quick answer, birthed monotheism and builds a life of emes (truth). Along the way, we bring in the Alter of Slabodka on the dignity of the human mind (sechel), and why the real tragedy of an aveirah (sin) is the loss of clarity. Then, we turn to 2026 problems with ancient roots: ChatGPT, smartphones, and endless distraction. AI can be genuinely helpful, but we ask the uncomfortable question: are we becoming more knowledgeable while becoming less capable of thinking for ourselves? We connect this modern challenge to Rav Moshe Feinstein’s concern about anything that impairs discernment and steals the clear mind needed for Torah, tefillah, and honest self-reflection. Call to Action: Listen, share this episode with someone who wants to grow, and leave a review with one question you plan to sit with this week. Show Notes & Timestamps (Template)**** The psychology of Avodah Zarah: The Rambam’s blueprint for how humanity drifted.**** Avraham Avinu’s radical inquiry: Why building a life of emes takes years of thought.**** The Alter of Slabodka: Sechel, human dignity, and the true cost of an aveirah.**** AI, smartphones, and the outsourcing of the human mind.**** Rav Moshe Feinstein’s criteria for clarity in Torah and tefillah. Search Tags & Keywords #TorahPodcast #Hashkafa #Rambam #AvrahamAvinu #Mussar #JewishPodcasts #Slabodka #TorahAndTechnology #JewishGrowth #FrumPodcasts Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational Mussar!Listen on Spotify or 24six!Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]

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Just A Second - The Chazon Ish on Teshuvah

Sep 9, 2023

2:44

Tune in to this enlightening episode as we share a life-altering encounter between a man and the Holy Chazon Ish that may shift your perspective on the value of Teshuvah. In this heartfelt discussion, the man questions the point of Teshuvah, reflecting the pattern of failing to uphold commitments after Yom Kippur. The response the man receives from the Chazon Ish is a profound insight that could revolutionize your understanding of Teshuvah and the holy month of Elul.The Chazon Ish imparts a powerful lesson— that the actual weight of Teshuvah isn't in its duration but in the depth and sincerity of each moment of introspection. This episode will inspire you to see Teshuavh not as an elusive goal but as an attainable practice that merely requires will and effort. Listen in as we unravel how every second of honest Teshuvah can be a treasured experience, independent of what the future brings. As we approach Rosh Hashanah, let's delve into this impactful narrative together and sincerely commit to our journey of Teshuvah. Support the show SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Consider sponsoring a podcast or donating to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. You can also join our Partnership Program and help us keep creating Torah content! Click the "Support the Show" link to donate. Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]#parsha #shortdvartorah #thetorahpodcast #motivationalmussar

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The Klausenburg Rebbe

Oct 27, 2023

3:18

The Klausenburg Rebbe went through some unthinkable tragedies. This Torah giant's response to the pain tells us how to think and respond during these tumultuous times. Support the show SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Consider sponsoring a podcast or donating to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. You can also join our Partnership Program and help us keep creating Torah content! Click the "Support the Show" link to donate. Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]#parsha #shortdvartorah #thetorahpodcast #motivationalmussar

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ATTENTION! We’re Moving! Find Your Weekly Parsha & Jewish Stories on The Motivation Congregation

Nov 11, 2026

3:28

Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational Mussar!Listen on Spotify or 24six!Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]

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An Incredible Story! The Intersection of Faith, Finance, and the Sanctity of Torah Restoration

May 26, 2024

6:17

When a Sephardi synagogue receives a windfall of $2 million, the very essence of faith and finance intertwines like the threads of a sacred tapestry. Reb Meilech Bidermans weaves a narrative that transcends the physical building of worship and pierces straight to the heart of religious devotion. What happens when the generous benefactor, who oversees the grand renovation, balks at the cost of rectifying a Torah riddled with errors? This isn't just a story about refurbishments; it's a profound look at the values we place on the cornerstones of our beliefs.Cue the sofer, the unsung hero of our tale, caught between his duty to his craft and the startling devaluation of his sacred work. Tasked with a labor of love or a fool's errand, depending on how you look at it, our sofer and his friend face the ultimate question: Can you put a price on the divine word? Our episode spins into a tapestry of the unexpected, involving an emergency restroom break at a funeral home that leads to a mysterious summons to court, proving that the answers we seek are sometimes found in the most unforeseen places. An epic story from Reb Meilech: Discover the curious intersection where devotion, duty, and a schnitzel sandwich in Lakewood collide. Support the Show. SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Consider sponsoring a podcast or donating to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. You can also join our Partnership Program and help us keep creating Torah content! Click the "Support the Show" link to donate. Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]#parsha #shortdvartorah #thetorahpodcast #motivationalmussar

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A Story You Won't Believe

Dec 31, 2022

3:56

As heard from Rabbi Ephraim Wachsman Shlita, a powerful and brand new story. We are treated to a fresh approach toward living in the diaspora, based on a a conversation between the great Chofetz Chaim and Rabbi Elchonon Wasserman.Follow our Podcast Channel!Torah, Chochmah, U'Mussar Podcast NetworkSUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content.(WhatsApp "Greatness" to 757-679-4497 to subscribe).The Motivation Congregation is a Torah Shiur/class with words of Chizuk and Mussar often based on this weeks Torah portion/Parsha of the week.Listen daily to the Motivation Congregation on Spotify, or on the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach efforts and content distribution. Your partnership makes it possible.Click here to donate.Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

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Yom Kippur Inspiration

Oct 4, 2022

2:19

The holiest day of the year is here. We stand before G-d in angelic fashion pleading for forgiveness. In today's torah talk we discuss one approach to Yom Kippur teffilah.Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and Follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content.The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible.Click here to donate. Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

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Love Criticism

Jul 10, 2022

1:59

The barometer of confidence. Can you love the hate?Love the hateHow to savor the criticism SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

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Stop Being Soft

Jul 11, 2022

2:01

Gevurah is an important Middah. Don't melt under pressure. Straighten that vertebrae!When to fight backHow to stick up for yourself SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

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Meditate Before Shmoneh Esrei

Jul 12, 2022

2:43

Deep breath. That's the trick.Fulfill Shulchan Aruch and relax, can life get better?A simple guide to meditation SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

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Life Is Simple.

Jul 13, 2022

2:10

Shlomo Hamelech summarized it into, just one sentence.What is the game of life all about?Is it actually really simple? SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

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MJ's Toenails

Jul 14, 2022

2:11

Find your own rock. Look for sign's in your day and use it to inspire you.Why would you buy MJ's toenail clipping's?Why does memorabilia have value? SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

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$8 Starbucks Iced-Coffee

Jul 15, 2022

2:06

Basic Gratitude. How much do you have to be thankful for?What happens if the Barista ruins your Latte?How you can tolerate displeasure SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

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Buying Luxuries (Mussar)

Jul 17, 2022

1:57

Simple and easy formula.When to but the fancy versionShould I buy the updated version? SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

28

Make Morning Brachos Like You Mean It

Jul 17, 2022

2:15

Your naked, blind, and stuck without Hashem.How should we make our Brachos?Learn how much you have to be thankful for SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

29

Can One Man Change The World?

Jul 18, 2022

2:42

Can one man change the course of history? The Torah's answer is quite clear.How to change the course of history forever Hear how our Forefathers changed everything SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

30

Double Down On HOPE (Bitachon)

Jul 19, 2022

2:53

Hope is a dangerous thing. Its's also the greatest thing. "Kavei El Hashem" Hope is the most powerful tool we have. Go all in and trust in Hashem, then witness your salvation.Hope can be painfulListen to hear why pain is so important SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

31

A Good Deal

Jul 20, 2022

2:55

Buy the value. Wisdom is free. Chochmah or a smile? All free. We love a good deal, and Hashem is offering one. Why is bread and water cheap?Why spend so much on non-essentials? SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

32

You're A Gadol! You're A Gadol! We're all Gedolim.

Jul 21, 2022

3:22

Know your worth. The Torah was given only after Klal Yisroel knew their worth. Confidence is crucial in Torah and Middos. Such a valuable insight and truly the core of success. Do you know your worth?Do you know your greatness? SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

33

Do You HATE Anything?

Jul 22, 2022

2:32

Hate evil. Stand up for Hashem and the Torah. Love god and hate evil. Stand up for the Torah and for what's right and just in the eyes of Hashem.Should you hate anything?Is hate a good thing? SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcastfor a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

34

Master Of Kindness (Chessed)

Jul 24, 2022

2:29

Continuing Avraham's legacy. Are you a master of Chessed? Chessed is the foundation of a Jew. We all have friends like this, let's be more like them.What does it mean to "Master" kindness?How early would you rise to help your friend? SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

35

Let It Go

Jul 24, 2022

2:53

Sforno for the win. Middos, Middos, Middos. Dwelling offers no benefit. We learn from Kayin and Hevel how to deal when stuck in a rut. We must let it go, and move on. When to dwell and when to move onWhat was Hashem's advice to Kayin?SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

36

Time Is Not Created Equal

Jul 24, 2022

1:52

Certain days are intrinsically holier than others. Parshas Pinchas exposes this interesting insight, Work smarter not harder. The founding fathers of America wrote in the Declaration of Independence that "all men are created equal". How about time? What is the Torah's perspective on TIME?Is Time created equal?When should I push myself even harder? SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

37

Learn To Adapt

Jul 25, 2022

2:19

You must learn to bend, pivot and adapt. Adapt to survive. Hashem created babies helpless for a reason. Heed the Torah's advice. A cat can jump out of the way the day it is born and a human cannot. This is not a coincidence. Our job is to learn on the job.Can you pivot?Why are we born as the most helpless creature? SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

38

Mussar - Do Or Die

Jul 26, 2022

3:11

Today's Torah insight. Study Mussar like your life depends on it. Important D'var Torah. Rabbi Twerski's valuable insight exposes why our Mussar study might not change us. Remember "Ki Haim Chayeinu".Why does the 12 step recovery program work but, mussar study doesn't always work?How important is Self-Development? SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

39

The Perfect Length Of Shmoneh Esrei

Jul 27, 2022

2:25

Think again. The Torah wants us to think, and then, think again. Ask yourself...am I always right? Is this truly a mitzvah. How about a sin? Search your actions and perfect your character.What's the perfect length of Shmone Esrei?Why do we sin? SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

40

The Nine Days

Jul 29, 2022

2:16

The Nine days, come with discomfort and pain. It's natural to try to unburden ourselves. But, perhaps there is a better way. Let's commiserate with Hashem, and mourn together.Should I make a Siyum during the 9 days?Should I take a cold shower during the 9 days? SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

41

Contemplate. Decide. Execute.

Jul 31, 2022

2:16

The difference between haste and alacrity is a fine line.When to rush into action and when to hold-off?Can Alacrity and Patience coexist? SUBSCRIBE to the The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

42

Are You Passionate Or Obsessed?

Aug 1, 2022

2:17

Rabbeinu Yonah gives us a trick to leap to the top. Love what you do and then everything else comes naturally.How to win in Torah and BizBeautiful Insight into the Mishnah SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution . Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.

43

Alley To Mastery

Aug 2, 2022

2:26

How to master any topic. Based on Rav Yisroel Salanter's wisdom and found in the last chapter of the Alter of Novorodock's sefer.How to master anythingPractical tip in education SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution . Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.

44

Why Be Nice?

Aug 3, 2022

2:41

Rebbe Akiva tells us to "love your friend as you love yourself." Is this truly possible? Why is this necessary to be a jew?The reason to love your friend like you love yourselfEscaping jail SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!

45

Straighten That Vertebrae

Aug 4, 2022

1:46

This Mishnah in Avos lets us in on one part of Avraham Avinu's greatness. In this episode we learn a practical tip you can start implementing into your life, to start winning today.What made Avraham Avinu special?How did he overcome his challenges?Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

46

What Tools Do You Have? (Mussar)

Aug 7, 2022

2:22

The Vilna Goan and Bal Shem Tov tell us the path to discover our unique job in life.We each have our own mission in lifeWhy your "inadequacies" clarify your goalCheck out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

47

Guaranteed Not To Sin (Eben Ezra)

Aug 8, 2022

2:34

What would it be like to be a superhero destroying evil and sins wherever you walked? In this episode we discuss a fictional tale to shed light on a Mamar Chazal.Is it possible to be guaranteed not to sin?What is the best time to wear Tzitzis? Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

48

What Type Of ROI Does Your Ruchniyus Return?

Aug 9, 2022

2:24

The path to greatness is to constantly build, to grow, and strive for more everyday. Gadlus in Torah and Chesed is very possible with the right effort.Who would you invest with?Rav Yitzchak Blazer's penetrating insight. Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

49

Help Johnny Find An Esrog

Aug 10, 2022

2:32

In todays mussar talk, we discuss why perfecting our middos is so important, and shed light on the necessity of the matter.Why overcome character flaws?Is changing our middos even a mitzvah? Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

50

Your Mind Is A Garden (Mussar)

Aug 11, 2022

2:20

In today's Torah Talk, we discuss how to control our brains from thinking illicit thoughts. A brand new approach based an a Rambam.Can we control our thoughts?Don't think of a pink elephant... Check out our other Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar talks.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution . Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.

51

You Must Ask

Aug 12, 2022

2:29

In today's Torah talk: We discuss one necessary component to reach your goals. Rav Leib Maalin Z"TL explains what David Hamelech meant.How to get what you want"Rebbe-I want to learn!" Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

52

Misplaced Confidence

Aug 14, 2022

2:30

In today's Torah talk we discuss how one man could create such a large impact on the world and expose one of the tools he used to do itWho was the most impactful human of the last 100 years?How to plan your greatness Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

53

David vs. Goliath

Aug 15, 2022

3:32

In today's Torah talk: We discuss a cardinal rule in self improvement, and an example from Rabbi Twerski about the difficulty of character perfection. Also, an iconic tale with a heart-stopping climax.The way Dovid Hamelech beat GoliasThe way the legends and heroes fight their problems Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

54

Preparing To Succeed (Mussar)

Aug 16, 2022

2:38

In today's Torah talk: A fascinating Gemara Brachos, a Legendary story, and quote from Benjamin Franklin.Is going to the Bathroom a mitzvah?Key component to fulfilling a mitzvah Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

55

Chazon Ish And Ben Gurion

Aug 17, 2022

2:19

In this short dvar Torah: That fateful meeting between the Gadol Hador and the Prime minister of Israel taught us everything we need to know about standing up for what you believe in.The epic standoff Drafting Beis Yaakov girls to the army. Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

56

G.O.A.T (Gadlus)

Aug 18, 2022

2:30

In this short dvar Torah we discuss the greatest's of all time. We use a Gemara in Yumah to uncover the barometer of success at our final judgement.Who's the goat?What are held accountable for after 120 years? Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

57

One At A Time (Rambam)

Aug 23, 2022

2:28

In today's Torah talk: We discuss a truly eye opening citation from Rambam's sefer Moreh Nevuchim. It's here we discover a new perspective on multitasking.Is Multitasking productive skill?How to maximize you time. Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

58

Chesed Takes Foresight

Aug 23, 2022

2:18

In today's Torah talk: We discuss why Avraham Avinu put G-D on hold, and why chesed takes chochmah.Fortune-telling for kindness opportunities.How to reach Top shelf kindness Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

59

Write Your Story (Mussar Study)

Aug 25, 2022

2:11

In today's Torah Talk: We discuss studying the great books of Mussar are important but writing your own is something we should do as well. Based on Rabbeinu Tam's Sefer Hayashar, enjoy today's impactful insight. Why you should become an author. The beginning of many great books. Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

60

Talking To You (Torah)

Aug 27, 2022

2:30

In today's Torah talk: One foundational message from the revered Rav Elya Svei, and a new perspective on Torah and Tefillah.Finding the answer to our problems.The right teacher. Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

61

It Starts Today (Shema)

Aug 28, 2022

1:59

In today's Torah talk: The saintly Chofetz Chaim reveals to us common excuses we use to relinquish our responsibilities, and why they are fabrications we cook up. In this episode we learn why Teshuvah starts today.Why should I listen to you?"Excuses sound best to the one making them up" Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

62

Enduring Through The Pain (Gevurah)

Aug 29, 2022

2:37

In today's Torah talk: We discuss the concept of upholding our Kabalos even when they are painful. Enduring through pain is the first step through the door of greatness. "The pain tells you it's working."Why don't people keep their Kabalos?How can I achieve greatness?Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

63

Elul Is Playoff Time

Aug 30, 2022

2:40

In today's Torah talk: Different times of the year require heightened levels of focus. When Elul comes along it's playoff time.How professionals prepare for the playoffs.Making a playoff run. Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

64

Internal Law Enforcement (Shoftim)

Sep 1, 2022

2:38

In Today's dvar Torah we discuss one indispensable idea needed to perfect your character. Based on Rav Yerucham Levovitz's insight on Parshas Shoftim.How to guard your eyes.The importance of Mussar study. Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

65

The Future Begins Now

Sep 4, 2022

2:07

In today's short dvar Torah we discuss the truth about self development and change. We explore our ability to change the present moment.Life is like a wave.Changing the present moment. Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

66

Securing A Judgment Of Life This Rosh Hashanah

Sep 4, 2022

3:13

In this short dvar Torah we uncover a valuable tool to emerge victorious this Rosh Hashanah. In a gold mine of an insight Rav Yerucham Levovitz explain to us, how acting like Yehuda is the key to meriting another year of life.What middos must a king exemplify?Eye-popping gemara in Bava-Kamma Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

67

Closing Time (Elul)

Sep 6, 2022

2:39

In this short dvar Torah about the month of Elul, we uncover one facet of the month that should inspire our entire being. The Torah tells us there are special, auspicious times for change, and now is one of them. Today we learn a special tool in our battle with our Evil inclination.Why now is the time to change.What crowns the G.O.A.T's Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

68

The Most Important Vort Up To This Point (Elul)

Sep 8, 2022

2:30

In today's Torah talk we discuss That One Thing. It is our job as Jews to climb the spiritual latter and connect to Hashem, in this episode we discuss that one thing we all face, and how to overcome it. Based on a talk given by Rav Yissocher Frand.How to catch monkeys.Dropping the bananas. Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews! Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

69

Ruler Of Your World

Sep 9, 2022

2:33

In today's shiur we discus the unparalleled relationship that our body and soul share together. We search for the truth of the matter- "if two kings cannot share a crown who rules your world?"The odd couple.A battle worth fighting for. Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews! Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

70

Rosh Hashana

Sep 11, 2022

2:16

In today's Torah talk we discuss the scene inside shul this Rosh Hashana, and why we can't just hire a lawyer to get a good verdict for us. Plus, a new approach to the high holidays. Become indispensable. New approach from Rav Wolbe Z'TL Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

71

On The Passing Of The Queen

Sep 12, 2022

2:53

In today's short Torah talk, we discuss one of the many things we can learn from her majesty and her legacy after the sad news of her passing, and we delve in to the topic of malchus.Raise the gates and blow the shofar!True palpable awe. Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews! Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

72

Emes! Searching For The Truth.

Sep 13, 2022

2:42

In today's Torah talk, we discuss a famous parable told by the Dubno Maggid relaying the power of truth, and we extract one practical lesson.Can a lamp give birth?If it's working does that mean it's right? Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

73

Teshuva, Tefillah, Tzedaka.

Sep 14, 2022

2:05

In today's Torah talk we discuss the three necessary components of teshuva this Elul, and one pet peeve we all have.The truth about teshuvahHow to protect from wobbly tables Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

74

Master Your Middos (Elul)

Sep 15, 2022

2:26

In today's Torah talk: We discuss learning from the best, and what "beating" a middah means. Why we must learn to control our character traits, and not always just turn the valve off.Elon MuskOutward signs of heat but cool as a cucumber inside Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

75

Thank You Hashem!

Sep 16, 2022

3:06

In this short dvar Torah based on this week's parsha we explore one theme of the mitzvah of bikkurim and discuss the possibly of us giving proper thanks to Hashem. Gut Shabbas!Puzzling RashiThe depth of our blessings Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

76

Selichos (All In)

Sep 18, 2022

2:27

In today's Torah talk we discuss why we need 4 days of selichos and why Rosh Hashanah is different from other holidays.Eye-popping Sfas EmesGiving ourselves to G-D Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

77

Following The Rules (Malchus)

Sep 19, 2022

2:14

In today's Torah talk we explore a fascinating Rambam from Moreh Nevuchim and draw out one practical lesson.Showdown at the bank One crowning action Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

78

Heavy Head (Mussar)

Sep 20, 2022

2:25

In today's Torah talk we discuss an idea from the famed Rav Simcha Zissel Ziv, the Alter of Kelm. An insight that will help us stay focused on the task at hand.Bowling ball headReading the words literally Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

79

The Only Good Thing In The World

Sep 21, 2022

2:51

Closing in on Rosh Hashanah we discuss one timely topic. Citing the Ramchal in multiple places we develop the idea of living in Hashem's house.Our prayers have been answered"Deceptive nothingness" Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate.

80

One Second Of Repentance

Sep 22, 2022

2:25

A penetrating and inspiring insight from the Chazon Ish, in today's Torah talk. How special even a thought of teshuvah is in the eyes of Hashem.What if it won't last?Riding the wave Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate. Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

81

Teshuva Is Easy (Netzavim)

Sep 23, 2022

2:42

A gutten erev shabbas! In today's dvar Torah we discuss the thought provoking concept our parsha discusses hither to, the ease and simplicity of Teshuva. In this episode we attempt to clarify and explain this concept. Daily commuteIt is very near to you Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate. Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

82

Golden Opportunity

Sep 25, 2022

2:17

On the cusp of Rosh Hashanah we discuss the never before seen opportunities we all have today, in the world of business and spirituality. Join the revolution and choose legacy over currency!Pick your poisonWealth from lemonade stands Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate. Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

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Simcha Is The Way! (Happiness)

Sep 28, 2022

2:36

In today's Torah talk we discuss the most important character trait one should posses, and the unique power it holds.JetpackThe bulldozer of evil Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha!Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate. Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

84

Your Face Is Public

Sep 29, 2022

2:22

In today's Torah insight we discuss the immediate and necessary effort needed to smile at anyone you meet. Torah giants from previous generations spoke time and time again on this topic, and it remains as important as ever.Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and Follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content.The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible. Click here to donate. Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

85

Why Was Lot Saved? (Lone Wolf)

Sep 30, 2022

2:27

A truly fascinating insight from the Saba of Slabodka brings us to one crucial vort in our Avodas Hashem. What saved lot from perishing along with Sodom and Gomorra, leads us to a remarkable Torah idea.Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and Follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content.The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible.Click here to donate. Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

86

Judged How You Judge (Yom Kippur)

Oct 1, 2022

1:46

Gut Vuch! As heard from my saintly father, we develop in this Torah talk a plan to help us judge others favorably. Based an a Mishnah in Mesechta Avos, this idea opens our eyes to something often forgotten.Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and Follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content.The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible.Click here to donate. Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

87

Yonah! (Yom Kippur)

Oct 2, 2022

2:28

Read on Yom Kippur in the Haftorah, Yonah attempted to flee from Hashem and ignore his heavenly mission. It is precisely here that we learn about the most important thing in life. Heard from Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe, quoting Rabbi Avraham Grodzinsky, this idea will give you a different perspective on life.Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and Follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content.The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible.Click here to donate. Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

88

New Name (Yom Kippur)

Oct 3, 2022

2:34

On the cusp of the holiest day of the year we cite the Rambam, my father, and Rabbi Twersky all in one powerful teshuvah insight.Check out our other content!SUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and Follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content.The Torah Podcast for ALL Jews!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your Partnership makes it possible.Click here to donate. Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

89

Eat Breakfast

Dec 10, 2022

3:25

Gut Vuch! In tonight's Torah talk we discuss the importance of protecting the way the world runs and why it's special.Follow our Podcast Channel!Torah, Chochmah, U'Mussar Podcast NetworkSUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content.(WhatsApp "greatness" to 757-679-4497 to subscribe).The Motivation Congregation is a Torah class with words of Chizzuk and Mussar often based on this week's Torah portion or Parsha of the week.Find T.M.C. on the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your partnership makes it possible.Click here to donate.Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

90

Sweat The Small Things

Nov 23, 2022

2:30

A short Dvar Torah based on Parshas Vayeira and Avraham Avinu's ten tests.Follow our Podcast Channel!Torah, Chochmah, U'Mussar Podcast NetworkSUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content.A Torah class with words of Chizuk and Mussar often based on this week's Torah portion or Parsha of the week.Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your partnership makes it possible.Click here to donate.Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

91

Cherish The "Off-Days"

Nov 24, 2022

1:56

In today's Torah talk, and short Dvar Torah we discuss the keys to overcoming "off-days". Tip: Love the grind, love the process.Follow our Podcast Channel!Torah, Chochmah, U'Mussar Podcast NetworkSUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content.A Torah class with words of Chizuk and Mussar often based on this week's Parsha.Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your partnership makes it possible.Click here to donate.Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

92

Polar Opposites

Nov 25, 2022

2:30

What could possibly have been Esav's rationale to sell the birthright for chulent?Follow our Podcast Channel!Torah, Chochmah, U'Mussar Podcast NetworkSUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content.A Torah class with words of Chizuk and Mussar often based on this week's Parsha.Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your partnership makes it possible.Click here to donate.Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

93

"Excuses Sound Best To The Person Making Them Up"

Nov 28, 2022

2:17

Follow our Podcast Channel!Torah, Chochmah, U'Mussar Podcast NetworkSUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content.A Torah class with words of Chizuk and Mussar often based on this week's Parsha.Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your partnership makes it possible.Click here to donate.Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

94

Hunting In Halacha

Nov 28, 2022

2:23

In todays short Torah talk we discuss the fundamental idea of remaining strong even in the grey areas. (Noda Beyehudah)Follow our Podcast Channel!Torah, Chochmah, U'Mussar Podcast NetworkSUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content.A Torah class with words of Chizuk and Mussar often based on this week's Torah portion or Parsha of the week.Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your partnership makes it possible.Click here to donate.Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

95

Eat Like A Yid

Dec 1, 2022

2:54

In todays short Torah talk we discuss the importance of proper eating habits.Follow our Podcast Channel!Torah, Chochmah, U'Mussar Podcast NetworkSUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content.A Torah class with words of Chizuk and Mussar often based on this week's Torah portion or Parsha of the week.Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your partnership makes it possible.Click here to donate.Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

96

Dress To Impress

Dec 1, 2022

3:00

Welcome to the first ever "Mishmor" edition. In tonight's talk we focus on how our attire can create positive change to the way we think.Follow our Podcast Channel!Torah, Chochmah, U'Mussar Podcast NetworkSUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content.A Torah class with words of Chizuk and Mussar often based on this week's Torah portion or Parsha of the week.Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your partnership makes it possible.Click here to donate.Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

97

The Dark Knight

Dec 2, 2022

2:56

A short Dvar Torah based on this weeks Parsha. In today's Torah talk we explore our neighborhood Torah scholars role in protection of the town.Follow our Podcast Channel!Torah, Chochmah, U'Mussar Podcast NetworkSUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content.A Torah class with words of Chizuk and Mussar often based on this week's Torah portion or Parsha of the week.Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your partnership makes it possible.Click here to donate.Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

98

Tithe All Assets

Dec 4, 2022

2:20

In today's motivational Torah talk we discuss Rav Moshe Feinstein's famous letter discussing our obligation to tithe our time.Follow our Podcast Channel!Torah, Chochmah, U'Mussar Podcast NetworkSUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content.A Torah class with words of Chizuk and Mussar often based on this week's Torah portion or Parsha of the week.Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your partnership makes it possible.Click here to donate.Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

99

Initiate Your Success

Dec 4, 2022

3:21

Three iconic words from our Parsha teach us the beginning of any successful endeavor. Follow our Podcast Channel!Torah, Chochmah, U'Mussar Podcast NetworkSUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content.A Torah class with words of Chizuk and Mussar often based on this week's Torah portion or Parsha of the week.Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your partnership makes it possible.Click here to donate.Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

100

Shouldn't Have Slept Here

Dec 5, 2022

2:37

After what is perhaps the most legendary and vivid dream in history, what was Yaakov Avinu's first reaction. The Brisker Rav focuses in on this point.Follow our Podcast Channel!Torah, Chochmah, U'Mussar Podcast NetworkSUBSCRIBE to The Torah Podcast for a weekly Dvar Torah on the Parsha, and follow us on WhatsApp for even more Torah content. The Motivation Congregation is a Torah class with words of Chizzuk and Mussar often based on this week's Torah portion or Parsha of the week.Find T.M.C. on the new jewish music and podcast streaming service 24six!Consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and content distribution. Your partnership makes it possible.Click here to donate.Questions or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

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