Popular Shows by Michoel Brooke מיכאל ברוק
1054 episodes
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901
Simcha Is The Way! (Happiness)
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]
902
Your Face Is Public
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]
903
Why Was Lot Saved? (Lone Wolf)
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]
904
Judged How You Judge (Yom Kippur)
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]
905
Yonah! (Yom Kippur)
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]
906
New Name (Yom Kippur)
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]
907
Yom Kippur Inspiration
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]
908
Charge Your Battery (Tishrei)
Charge Your Battery (Tishrei)
Oct 6, 2022
3:57
The month of Tishrei is packed with mitzvos and holidays. It seems disproportionate, with so few holidays dispersed throughout the rest of the year. Based on the wisdom of the Chazon Ish we suggest one approach to this question.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]
909
The Imposter
The Imposter
Oct 7, 2022
2:30
A story with the Satmar Rebbe concludes with one thought provoking inspiring vort. One of the evil inclinations favorite tricks is exposed in this Torah talk.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]
910
Four Species (Sukkos)
Four Species (Sukkos)
Oct 8, 2022
2:34
What was Rav Raphael Soloveitchik out searching for on Erev Sukkos. This Torah talk discussed one essential aspect of this Yom Tov that is often overlooked.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]
911
Totally Happy (Ach Sameach-Sukkos)
Totally Happy (Ach Sameach-Sukkos)
Oct 9, 2022
2:54
We are commanded to be totally happy the entire holiday of Sukkos, this mitzvah was described by the Gaon of Vilna as the hardest mitzvah to fulfill, let's explore one avenue to help us celebrate Sukkos in total simcha.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]
912
Check Your Rifle (Sukkos)
Check Your Rifle (Sukkos)
Oct 12, 2022
1:27
In today's Torah talk, we discuss a deeper look at the "Daled Minim", and how the saintly Rav Zundel of Salant viewed them.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]
913
Checking Your Progress
Checking Your Progress
Oct 13, 2022
2:23
One foundational insight from Rav Yisrael Salanter, based on a Tosafos, and critical reading of a Pasuk. This Torah thought is a valuable vort to keep handy.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]
914
Lessons From The Sukkah
Lessons From The Sukkah
Oct 14, 2022
3:23
One original insight on the holiday of Sukkos based on the wisdom of Rav Yerucham Levovitz. 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]
915
Hoshanah Rabbah, Shemini Atzeres, Simchas Torah
Hoshanah Rabbah, Shemini Atzeres, Simchas Torah
Oct 15, 2022
2:48
In todays's Torah podcast: A packed three days of spiritual energy awaits us, here is one thing to keep in mind. A Gut Yom Tov! 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]
916
Ephemeral vs. Eternal
Ephemeral vs. Eternal
Oct 19, 2022
2:36
In today's Torah talk, we explore what is perhaps the main theme and practical lesson from this holiday season.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]
917
Learning Chumash
Learning Chumash
Oct 20, 2022
3:23
In today's Torah talk we discuss two timeless tips in the study of Chumash.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]
918
Returning From The Expo (Isru Chag)
Returning From The Expo (Isru Chag)
Oct 21, 2022
2:12
An important idea following the Holidays and Kedushah we have experienced during this past month.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]
919
Game Of Life (Bechira)
Game Of Life (Bechira)
Oct 23, 2022
2:34
In today's Torah talk we discuss the possible heights a human could reach, and the lowly valley's we could G-D forbid descend to. Choose Wisely.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]
920
Land Of Israel
Land Of Israel
Oct 24, 2022
2:48
In today's Torah talk we discuss the first Rashi in all of Torah, and draw out one important lesson.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]
921
Mussar Is A Microscope
Mussar Is A Microscope
Oct 26, 2022
2:38
In today's Torah talk: An in depth look at the study of mussar, and why it is needed. An eye-popping vort ending with a valuable "take-home" lesson. 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]
922
Rise And Grind
Rise And Grind
Oct 27, 2022
2:31
In Today's Torah talk we clarify the concept of long term growth, and why with some determination- it's very possible this winter.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]
923
It Only Takes One (Noach)
It Only Takes One (Noach)
Oct 28, 2022
2:11
In Today's Torah talk we discuss a fundamental idea learned out from Parshas Noach about the power and efficacy of just one person.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]
924
Don't Settle for "Good Enough" (Mitzvos)
Don't Settle for "Good Enough" (Mitzvos)
Oct 31, 2022
1:38
In Today's Torah talk we discuss why Hevel's Karbon was accepted, and the lesson we learn about adherence of Mitzvos.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]
925
Know Thyself
Know Thyself
Nov 2, 2022
2:42
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]
926
Wisdom From The Torah
Wisdom From The Torah
Nov 2, 2022
2:11
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.A Torah class with words of Chizuk and Mussar often based on this week's Torah portion.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]
927
Simmer Down (Anger)
Simmer Down (Anger)
Nov 3, 2022
2:10
In today's Dvar Torah we discuss an insight from the Rosh on the the story of Kayin and Hevel that leaves us with a valuable lesson.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]
928
Dvar Torah on Parshas Lech-Lecha | Count The Stars
Dvar Torah on Parshas Lech-Lecha | Count The Stars
Nov 4, 2022
1:52
A fascinating insight from Rav Meir Shapiro on our weekly Parsha leaves us inspired and refreshed.Can you count all of the millions and millions of stars? 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]
929
Simcha! We Need The Geshmak!
Simcha! We Need The Geshmak!
Nov 6, 2022
2:22
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]
930
Humility | Ramban's Letter
Humility | Ramban's Letter
Nov 7, 2022
2:07
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]
931
No Excuses
No Excuses
Nov 9, 2022
2:09
In today's short Dvar Torah: A powerful insight from Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski on Parshas Bereishis. 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]
932
Starts With Chesed
Starts With Chesed
Nov 10, 2022
2:21
In today's short Dvar Torah we discuss our Gedolim's outlook on Chesed/Kindness.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]
933
End Laziness.
End Laziness.
Nov 13, 2022
4:39
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]
934
The Truth About Truth (Emes)
The Truth About Truth (Emes)
Nov 15, 2022
2:31
In this short Torah talk we discuss what the real definition of "truth" is, how the Torah defines it. Based on Rav Dessler's wisdom we expound on what "Emes" truly means.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]
935
A Medrash Worth A Million Bucks
A Medrash Worth A Million Bucks
Nov 17, 2022
2:32
The back story to the "binding of Isaac" episode with live you baffled. Today we find a new response to the Satan. 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]
936
How Are You Reb Yid?
How Are You Reb Yid?
Nov 18, 2022
2:07
In this short Dvar Torah we discuss the importance of "Ahavas Habreos".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]
937
Be Angelic (Torah)
Be Angelic (Torah)
Nov 19, 2022
2:25
In tonight's short Dvar Torah we learn a valuable and practical insight from Rav Yerucham Levovitz. (Based on the weekly Parsha) 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]
938
Life Challenges (Chizzuk)
Life Challenges (Chizzuk)
Nov 20, 2022
3:06
In today's short Torah talk. "Nisyonos aren't in the way, they are the way.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]
939
Segulos (Do They Work?)
Segulos (Do They Work?)
Nov 21, 2022
2:54
In today's short Dvar Torah we discuss the highly popular and widespread custom of doing Segulah's. Do they work? Should you do them? Let me know your opinion. 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]
940
Skyscrapers On Mud
Skyscrapers On Mud
Nov 22, 2022
2:41
In todays short Torah talk we discuss the importance of building a strong foundation and the pitfalls that may arise with the lack thereof.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]
941
Sweat The Small Things
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]
942
Cherish The "Off-Days"
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]
943
Polar Opposites
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]
944
"Excuses Sound Best To The Person Making Them Up"
"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]
945
Hunting In Halacha
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]
946
Eat Like A Yid
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]
947
Dress To Impress
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]
948
The Dark Knight
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]
949
Tithe All Assets
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]
950
Initiate Your Success
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]
951
Shouldn't Have Slept Here
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]
952
What's Holding You Back?
What's Holding You Back?
Dec 6, 2022
3:30
A classic talk by Rav Yeruchum exposes our fatal flaw. Join us for this three part series titled "How to crush your dreams and goals".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]
953
My Son Named Obstinate
My Son Named Obstinate
Dec 7, 2022
2:28
Good morning! It's time for part two of our "stubborn for your dreams" series!Reach out say hello and let me know what you 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. (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]
954
The Elevator To The Top Is Broken, Looks Like I Gotta Take The Stairs
The Elevator To The Top Is Broken, Looks Like I Gotta Take The Stairs
Dec 8, 2022
2:48
Part 3 of our Naftali series. "Grit and determination, this is the path to success." 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]
955
Dvar Torah on Parshas Vayishlach | For The Love Of Money
Dvar Torah on Parshas Vayishlach | For The Love Of Money
Dec 8, 2022
14:09
In this weeks Torah Podcast, we take a deep dive into the proper approach a Jew should have towards money. In an uncut, unfiltered edition of the podcast we sight Rav Elchonon Wasserman, the Beis Halevi, and Rav Yeruchum Levovitz in one action packed episode.A Torah Podcast based on the weekly Torah portion.One original Dvar Torah based on the Parsha of the week.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning! Text "Subscribe" to (757)-679-4497 to join.Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]
956
It's All Over
It's All Over
Dec 9, 2022
2:43
A "Vort" based on our Parsha, and a "sweeter than sugar" Chizkuni that we find there.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]
957
Eat Breakfast
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]
958
How Is It Even Possible?
How Is It Even Possible?
Dec 11, 2022
4:02
A jaw-dropping medrash leads us to a powerful conclusion about the power of seduction.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]
959
I Love Steak
I Love Steak
Dec 12, 2022
3:05
A foundational insight hides behind Yitzchak's request of Esav to bring him steak. Hear Rav Hirsch's timeless Chinuch lesson on today's Motivation Congregation.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]
960
At What Cost?
At What Cost?
Dec 13, 2022
3:11
In today's short Torah talk: A shocking and sobering insight from the Alter of Slabodka about our obligation to perform acts of kindness.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]
961
Create More Time
Create More Time
Dec 14, 2022
2:48
Translating the Rambam and Shulchan Aruch as literally and practically as possible expands the hours in our day. 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]
962
I Miss The Days When
I Miss The Days When
Dec 15, 2022
2:47
In today's short Dvar Torah: A fresh perspective on stagnation, and a new understanding of the simple greatness of aspirations.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]
963
Lunch In Jail
Lunch In Jail
Dec 16, 2022
3:17
My most enjoyable Dvar Torah to prepare to date. I hope you enjoy, and a "Gut Shabbas!"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]
964
It Ain't Over Till It's Over
It Ain't Over Till It's Over
Dec 17, 2022
3:12
Gut Vuch! A practical insight from our weekly Parsha!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]
965
Chanukah Prep.
Chanukah Prep.
Dec 18, 2022
2:35
Good Morning! In today's Short Torah Talk:One inspiring "Vort" from the illustrious Torah Giant Rav Shlomo Eiger.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]
966
Why Is Chanukah Special?
Why Is Chanukah Special?
Dec 19, 2022
3:48
The Bach in Hilchos Chanukah gives us an entirely new perspective on this joyous holiday of Chanukah.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]
967
Dvar Torah on Parshas Vayeishev | Emerson Cigars And Macallan Single Malt
Dvar Torah on Parshas Vayeishev | Emerson Cigars And Macallan Single Malt
Dec 15, 2022
10:10
Welcome to this week's Torah Podcast. In this episode we explore why Hashem responded so seemingly strict, when Yaakov Avinu sought to relax and unwind. After a chaotic life filled with never ending problems, and catastrophes can't Yaakov ask for some peace to help him better perform Mitzvos? The answer holds a valuable, and helpful lesson.Emerson cigars and Macallan single malt An inside look into the kitchen at 5-star restaurant. A Torah Podcast based on the weekly Torah portion.One original Dvar Torah based on the Parsha of the week.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning! Text "Subscribe" to (757)-679-4497 to join.Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]
968
Today's To Do List (Chanukah)
Today's To Do List (Chanukah)
Dec 20, 2022
3:45
A fascinating idea from the Alter of Kelm on the significance and importance of the Chanukah Menorah.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]
969
Split Your Sea
Split Your Sea
Dec 21, 2022
2:55
In today's short Torah thought: "When you've done all you can that's when Hashem takes over and miracles can happen. This Chanukah transcend the laws of nature and graduate to the realm of miracle.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]
970
A Dangerous Yet Eye Opening Insight
A Dangerous Yet Eye Opening Insight
Dec 29, 2022
3:52
The mind is a powerful place. In today's idea we explore the far reaching ramifications and importance of obedience and discipline to the order of reason. (Based on Rav Yeruchom Levovitz'sclassic work "Daas Torah")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]
971
Dvar Torah on Parshas Vayigash | You Should Do This Everyday
Dvar Torah on Parshas Vayigash | You Should Do This Everyday
Dec 30, 2022
12:38
An amazing story featuring the Chofetz Chaim, and a powerful lesson therein, is where we begin. In this weeks Torah Podcast we discuss a unique opportunity we all have, and a productive practice we all should consider taking up. Good Shabbos! A Torah Podcast based on the weekly Torah portion.One original Dvar Torah based on the Parsha of the week.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning! Text "Subscribe" to (757)-679-4497 to join.Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]
972
I Am Yoseph, Is My Father Still Alive?
I Am Yoseph, Is My Father Still Alive?
Dec 30, 2022
3:52
A short and powerful idea from the great Beis Halevi on Parshas Vayigash.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]
973
A Story You Won't Believe
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]
974
All You Can
All You Can
Jan 1, 2023
3:17
You can't control the outcomes, but you can work your face off.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]
975
Parshas Vayakhel: HOW TO LIFT A CAR
Parshas Vayakhel: HOW TO LIFT A CAR
Mar 20, 2025
35:16
Send us a text What extraordinary abilities might be lying dormant within you, waiting to be awakened? The ancient Jewish concept of "Nosoi Libo" (raising one's heart) reveals a profound truth about human potential that's as relevant today as it was when the Mishkan was built thousands of years ago.When the Israelites needed to construct the Tabernacle, they faced a seemingly impossible challenge. After generations of slavery, no one possessed the sophisticated craftsmanship skills required. Yet remarkably, individuals stepped forward, their hearts stirred to volunteer despite having no experience. As Ramban (Nachmanides) beautifully explains in Parshas Vayakel, these people discovered within their very DNA talents they never knew they possessed—simply because they had the courage to say "I'll do it" first.This pattern repeats throughout Jewish history. The Rambam (Maimonides) undertook writing the entire Torah in clear, accessible language—an almost unimaginable task that resulted in the monumental Mishneh Torah. Modern examples abound too, like the mother who lifted a one-ton car to save her trapped son, accessing superhuman strength through sheer necessity and commitment.The wisdom here is counterintuitive yet powerful: we don't volunteer for tasks because we're capable; rather, we discover our capabilities by volunteering first. Opportunity and accountability precede the revelation of ability. This principle applies to everything from addressing communal challenges like the shidduch crisis to personal growth in Torah learning—success follows initiative, not the other way around.Are you curious what might be encoded in your spiritual DNA? What talents remain undiscovered because you haven't yet raised your heart to say "I'll find a way"? Take on responsibility, commit yourself to worthy causes, and watch as previously unknown abilities emerge. As our ancestors who built the Mishkan discovered, the question isn't if you'll succeed, but when. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky------------------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]
976
Embracing Faith Over Doubt: Timeless Lessons from the Shores of Yom Suf
Embracing Faith Over Doubt: Timeless Lessons from the Shores of Yom Suf
Feb 6, 2025
5:06
What happens when faith turns to doubt in the blink of an eye? Join us as we uncover the gripping story of the Jewish people at the edge of the Yom Suf, grappling with fear and uncertainty as Pharaoh's army bears down upon them. This episode offers an enlightening exploration of how quickly doubt can overshadow faith when results don't come swiftly. Drawing insights from the Ramban and Mechilta, we discuss the timeless wisdom of persistence in faith and prayer, as exemplified by our ancestors, and the dangers of allowing second thoughts to derail us. We peel back the layers of this dramatic moment in the Parsha Uparo Hikriv, examining the emotional journey from fervent prayer to blasphemous sarcasm and back again. Through this deep analysis, we challenge the temptation to give up too soon and underscore the power of patience and trust in divine timing. Our conversation is a call to hold steadfast to the rich inheritance of faith and prayer passed down from our forefathers, urging listeners to patiently await the miracles that often unfold when least expected. Tune in for a narrative that invites you to trust, pray, and witness the magic of unwavering belief. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]
977
Dancing with Destruction: Lessons from the Golden Calf
Dancing with Destruction: Lessons from the Golden Calf
Mar 20, 2025
4:09
Send us a text The catastrophic betrayal at the foot of Mount Sinai marks one of humanity's most profound spiritual failures. Having just experienced divine revelation—essentially a cosmic wedding between God and the Jewish people—they immediately turned to worship a golden idol. This wasn't merely a mistake; it was betrayal in the wedding hall itself.What transforms this ancient narrative into timeless wisdom is a remarkable insight from the 16th-century commentator Sephardno. When Moses descended the mountain, he witnessed not just idolatry but celebration around it. According to Sephardno, it wasn't the sin that made redemption impossible—it was their joy in committing it. "Nobody ever repents when they feel happy about their low level," he teaches. Had Moses found them worshipping with heavy hearts rather than dancing in celebration, perhaps the tablets wouldn't have been shattered.This perspective offers a radical reframing of our relationship with pain and heartache. That ache you feel when you've fallen short—when you've missed the mark, failed to put in effort, or neglected important responsibilities—isn't something to avoid. It's the prerequisite for growth and transformation. Your discomfort after failure isn't evidence of inadequacy but proof of your potential. It's your soul whispering, "I got this. I can do better, I will do better." While our comfort-seeking culture teaches us to escape negative emotions, this ancient wisdom suggests embracing them as signposts toward redemption. The pain in your heart isn't your enemy—it's your pathway forward, a reminder that you haven't surrendered to complacency but remain committed to becoming your highest self. What greater hope could there be? Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]
978
The Digital Predator: How Modern Tech Scatters Our Jewish Soul
The Digital Predator: How Modern Tech Scatters Our Jewish Soul
Mar 19, 2025
4:44
Send us a text What ancient enemy understood our modern challenge better than we do? "Pizur HaNefesh" – the scattering of the soul – lurks in our pockets, ready to pounce on any Jew seeking spiritual growth. This powerful teaching, passed down through generations of Torah scholars, identifies our smartphones as perhaps the greatest threat to Jewish spiritual focus today.When we carry devices that fragment our attention across countless digital distractions, we become "everywhere and somehow nowhere." This scattered consciousness makes genuine prayer impossible, Torah study superficial, and prevents us from being fully present with our children and families. For Jewish youth especially, how can one discover their authentic self when endless digital alternatives compete for their attention at every moment?Most striking is how this modern struggle was prophetically described in Megillat Esther. When Haman describes the Jews as "mefuzar u'mefurad" (scattered and dispersed), he inadvertently offers us profound insight into our current condition. When we know more about designer brands and sports teams than books of Tanakh, we must confront this uncomfortable truth. The solution requires courage – delete unnecessary apps, reduce screen time, and consciously redirect our attention toward what truly matters: family, prayer, mitzvot, and spiritual growth. By fighting Pizur HaNefesh, we reclaim our souls from the predator of distraction and strengthen our authentic connection to God and tradition. Take a moment today to examine what's scattering your soul, and make the changes needed to refocus on what truly matters. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access 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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Megillas Esther: The Divine Blueprint Behind the Tabloid-Like Story
Megillas Esther: The Divine Blueprint Behind the Tabloid-Like Story
Mar 12, 2025
4:13
Send us a text Behind the colorful masks of Purim lies a profound paradox that challenges our perception of reality itself. The Megillat Esther—absent of God's name—invites us to peer beyond coincidence into divine orchestration.What appears as a tabloid-worthy tale of drunken kings, palace intrigue, and political machinations reveals itself as something far more significant upon closer examination. As the Vilna Gaon teaches, this conspicuous absence of God's name mirrors our daily experience, where the divine hand remains hidden behind what we mistakenly call "natural causes" or "lucky coincidences." The story of Esther could easily be dismissed as fortunate timing—Mordechai overhearing a plot, Esther finding royal favor, Haman being caught at precisely the wrong moment—yet the Megillah challenges us to see beyond these surface appearances.This revelation proves so essential that it supersedes almost all other mitzvot. Even a Kohen about to offer the Ketores must pause to hear this story. Even the most distinguished Torah scholar teaching thousands must interrupt their sacred work. Why? Because no matter how deep in galut we find ourselves, no matter how absent God may seem from our circumstances, we are never truly lost. The masks we wear on Purim symbolize this concealment, while the wine helps us transcend our limited perceptions to recognize the supernatural orchestration behind natural events. Take a deep breath, shake yourself awake, and realize that it's always Hashem directing everything to its eternal and perfect outcome. This Purim, look beyond the masks to discover the divine storyline writing itself through your own life. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access 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 Dark Secret of Parshas Zachor: What You Don't Know About Amalek
The Dark Secret of Parshas Zachor: What You Don't Know About Amalek
Mar 6, 2025
34:18
Send us a text Preparing for Parshat Zachor requires understanding what truly makes Amalek the eternal enemy of the Jewish people. This provocative exploration delves deep into just three verses—fewer than 50 words total—that we're commanded to hear each year before Purim.What makes these words so significant that hearing them constitutes a Torah-level obligation? Through careful analysis of the original Hebrew text and Rashi's commentary, we discover layers of meaning that explain why Amalek represents the antithesis of Judaism's core values.The Hebrew phrase "asher karcha baderech" reveals Amalek's essence—they embody randomness, denying divine providence and purpose. While Judaism teaches that everything has meaning and happens according to a divine plan, Amalek represents the ideology that life is merely coincidental. They attacked the newly freed Israelites not for territorial gain or resources but specifically to diminish the spiritual glory surrounding the Jewish nation after the exodus from Egypt.Rashi uses a powerful metaphor: Amalek was like someone who jumps into a scalding bath knowing they'll be burned, just to cool it down for others. They targeted the weak and vulnerable members who had fallen behind the protective divine clouds, committing atrocities that demonstrated their complete contempt for God and Jewish sanctity.The mitzvah to blot out Amalek extends beyond remembering historical events—it calls us to eliminate the "Amalekite" tendencies within ourselves: spiritual apathy, religious coolness, and indifference when facing desecration of the sacred. When we stand idly by as God's name is profaned, we allow the spirit of Amalek to persist in the world.Listen carefully this Shabbas as these verses are read, and let their message kindle the passionate opposition to evil that defines authentic Jewish spirituality. Only by understanding our enemies can we truly appreciate the divine calling to eradicate their memory forever. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky------------------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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Why You Shouldn't Hibernate Through Leviticus
Why You Shouldn't Hibernate Through Leviticus
Mar 5, 2025
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Send us a text This discussion reveals the depth and relevance of Sefer Vayikra, challenging listeners to engage with its teachings rather than hibernate through them. We dissect the importance of inner authenticity and the true essence of a Torah scholar while encouraging community support. • Understanding the concept of Leviticus Hibernation • The necessity of authentic character in Torah study • Exploring the communal responsibilities towards scholars • The significance of personal engagement with Torah teachings Thank you for listening! Please consider sharing your thoughts with us or leaving a review! Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access 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 Torah Podcasting Paradox: Speaking to Yourself
The Torah Podcasting Paradox: Speaking to Yourself
Mar 2, 2025
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Send us a text The journey of sharing wisdom can often feel lonely, especially when it seems like nobody is listening. Join us as we delve into themes of motivation, personal growth, and the transformative power of self-discussion. Rabbi Mendelsohn shares his experiences with the Motivation Congregation and reflects on the complexities of engagement in the digital world. With insights drawn from the teachings of Ibn Ezra, we explore the hidden lessons that arise when we speak openly about what we love, even on challenging days. The conversation shifts from the struggle for audience connection to the rich knowledge gained through self-dialogue. In a world where external affirmation sometimes falls short, our hosts remind us that the simplest act of talking can spark profound understanding and personal growth. This episode invites listeners to rediscover the power of their voice and reminds us all that the love of sharing ideas is something worthy of pursuit. Tune in and let your voice be heard, because every discussion matters, no matter how small the audience. Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and help us spread the message of the transformative power of meaningful dialogue! Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access 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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Jealous Of Your Friends Cybertruck? Listen to this Ramban on Parshas Mishpatim!
Jealous Of Your Friends Cybertruck? Listen to this Ramban on Parshas Mishpatim!
Feb 26, 2025
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Send us a text Welcome to a transformative exploration of human emotions as we dive into the Ten Commandments! This episode highlights the profound wisdom encapsulated in the commandment "lo tachmod" or "do not covet." We'll uncover how this ancient instruction resonates in our contemporary lives, particularly regarding feelings of jealousy and comparison. Through the lens of Rabbinic teachings, including insights from Ibn Ezra and the Ramban, we navigate the emotional landscape that surrounds envy and its connection to our spiritual lives.Discover how cultivating a deep trust in God not only alleviates jealousy but also empowers us to embrace our unique life paths. We challenge you to view the success of others not as competition but as a reflection of their journey—one that has nothing to do with your own. This fresh understanding invites personal growth and fosters an enriching community spirit, mitigating feelings of inadequacy that often lead to envy.Join us in this enlightening discussion and reflect on how the wisdom of the ages can guide you toward a more fulfilling life—one where faith leads, and jealousy becomes a thing of the past. Ready to delve deeper? Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us your thoughts! Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access 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 Power of Prayer: Lessons from Moshe Rabbeinu
The Power of Prayer: Lessons from Moshe Rabbeinu
Feb 25, 2025
5:18
Send us a text In this episode, we explore the remarkable story of Moshe Rabbeinu, diving into his experience with a speech impediment and how it shaped his leadership as the chosen savior of the Jewish people. Moshe's hesitant approach to asking for what he needed reveals profound insights about humility and the significance of explicit prayer in our lives. We dissect how Moshe’s "heavy lips" influenced his ability to lead, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to be in touch with our vulnerabilities.Drawing from interpretations by esteemed scholars, we unpack the complexities of Moshe's character—his self-doubt, humility, and ultimately, the challenge of acknowledging his limitations. As we delve into his story, we invite listeners to reflect on their own struggles with articulating desires and encourage the practice of beseeching for what we truly want from the Almighty. The conversation leaves us with an enlightening revelation: good things come not just to those who wait, but also to those who pray earnestly for their dreams and desires. As you listen, consider your own aspirations and how you might express them more clearly, welcoming the divine help that might be waiting for you. Don't forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and let us know what you want to ask for! Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access 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 Mishpatim: If You Find Torah Study Dull and Uninspiring, Listen to This!
Parshas Mishpatim: If You Find Torah Study Dull and Uninspiring, Listen to This!
Feb 20, 2025
32:51
Send us a text What if the key to unlocking a more profound spiritual connection with Torah study lies in breaking away from traditional methods? Join us as we explore the journey of "floaters," individuals seeking true fulfillment amidst the often rigid frameworks of Daf Yomi, Oiraisa, and Mishnayas. Discover how the teachings of Rashi and the wisdom of this week's parasha offer hope and potential solutions, guiding our search for a study method that truly resonates with the soul.Drawing on Rashi's interpretation of "place these laws in front of them," we challenge the notion of rote memorization and instead advocate for an engaging and comprehensible approach to Torah study. Imagine Torah teachings as a well-prepared meal, inviting and methodically laid out for all to enjoy. Through this lens, we delve into the tradition of interpreting Chazal, emphasizing clarity and depth as the pillars of meaningful learning.Structured and clear Torah study isn't just beneficial—it's transformative. By examining the works of Rashi, Tosfos, and the Rambam, we highlight the joy in grasping complex ideas and the profound connection that comes with true understanding. The discussion underscores the importance of foundational knowledge and a methodical approach, likening it to a perfectly arranged feast that nurtures both the mind and spirit. Let’s explore how organizing and personalizing your learning journey can turn Torah study into a deeply enriching experience. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky------------------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 Mishpatim Teaches Brain Mastery
Parshas Mishpatim Teaches Brain Mastery
Feb 20, 2025
4:33
Send us a text Unlock the mysteries of the human brain and discover why this remarkable organ is considered one of the most extraordinary creations, rivaling the wonders of the universe. Join us as we explore the intricate network of billions of nerve cells that govern our emotions, motor skills, and decision-making processes. We promise you'll gain a profound understanding of brain plasticity, the brain's incredible ability to adapt and compensate for its shortcomings, ensuring normal functioning despite challenges. This journey will reveal the uniqueness of human monotasking and the profound impact of focusing on a single task at hand.Reflect on the timeless wisdom of Moshe Rabbeinu and Rav Shimshin David Pincus as we draw meaningful parallels to the importance of being present in our daily lives. Inspired by teachings from the Baal Shem Tov, we delve into how distractions, like the incessant pinging of our phones, can detract from our ability to be truly present. Embrace the power of focus and presence, whether you're studying, sharing a meal, or catching up with a friend. Let this episode challenge you to be fully "there" in your moments, harnessing the extraordinary capabilities of your mind in a world filled with distractions. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access 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 HISTORY OF HALACHA AND THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A RABBI! A DISCUSSION WITH THE FAMOUS RABBI WALTER
THE HISTORY OF HALACHA AND THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A RABBI! A DISCUSSION WITH THE FAMOUS RABBI WALTER
Sep 18, 2024
1:12:38
Send us a text · What constitutes a halachic discussion?· How do we arrive at each conclusion?· Why is the process so complex?· Who may serve as a halachic authority?· When can one ask a second halachic opinion?Prepare to embark on an illuminating journey through the depth and breadth of Halacha with Rabbi Walter, the Rav of Woodside Synagogue Ahavas Torah, and the executive director of the Rabbinical Council of Greater Washington.Have you ever wondered about the intricate process of making halachic decisions? Rabbi Walter unpacks this complexity, shedding light on how context, compassion, and even financial considerations come into play.Dive deeper into the historical tapestry of Halacha as we trace its evolution from the Written Torah and Oral Torah through the pivotal eras of the Gaonim, Rishonim, and later Gedolei Rabbanim. Discover how the Sanhedrin and other Rabbinic authorities have shaped and maintained these laws, ensuring they remain a vital guide for daily life. The episode also highlights the significant contributions of halachic giants like the Rambam, Rif, Rosh, and Tur, offering a fascinating glimpse into their methodologies and enduring impact on Jewish legal scholarship.Finally, Rabbi Walter emphasizes the necessity of having a knowledgeable rabbi for personal guidance, especially in navigating the myriad nuances of Halacha. Through examples from the wisdom of the Chofetz Chaim and the Vilna Gaon, we explore why personal relationships with a rabbi are crucial for maintaining a cohesive and supportive Jewish community. This episode promises to inform and inspire, offering profound insights into the living tradition of Jewish law and leadership.CLICK HERE TO BUY RABBI WALTER'S BOOKS! Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access 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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Unwavering Faith: Timeless Wisdom from Moshe's Battle with Amalek
Unwavering Faith: Timeless Wisdom from Moshe's Battle with Amalek
Feb 19, 2025
4:30
Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access 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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Redefining Wealth: Buy Value and Follow Moshe's Lead
Redefining Wealth: Buy Value and Follow Moshe's Lead
Feb 17, 2025
3:52
What if the true measure of wealth lies not in your bank account but in the acts of kindness you pursue? Discover the transformative concept of "Chacham Lev Yikach Mitzvot"—the wisdom of seeking mitzvot as the most profound form of value. Reflecting on Moshe Rabbeinu's choice to honor Joseph's bones over accumulating riches during the exodus from Egypt, we challenge the conventional understanding of success. Through compelling stories and vivid examples, we illustrate how visiting the sick or celebrating with the lonely can enrich your life far beyond material gains. This episode invites you to redefine what you hold dear and urges you to embrace a life filled with spiritual wealth.Join us for an eye-opening session that will prompt you to reassess what you truly value. As we explore the timeless wisdom of Moshe, you'll gain insights into adopting a "wise-hearted" approach to life. Whether you are familiar with these teachings or encountering them for the first time, our discussion is designed to inspire a pursuit of eternal value. The priceless nature of mitzvot becomes evident as we weave through stories that highlight the deeper meaning behind everyday actions. Prepare yourself for a journey that not only questions the norms but also offers a fresh perspective on how to seek real and enduring value. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access 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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Embracing Divine Provision Over Financial Anxiety
Embracing Divine Provision Over Financial Anxiety
Feb 11, 2025
5:50
What if true financial security isn't about hoarding savings but trusting in something greater? Join us for a riveting exploration where we challenge the conventional wisdom of savings accounts and emergency funds, guided by the teachings of Rebbe Lazar Hamodoy and the profound lessons of the manna in the wilderness. Instead of urging you to set aside three to six months of expenses or 20% of every paycheck, we propose a paradigm shift: embracing the present and finding comfort in the divine provision of daily needs. This episode is not just a talk about finances—it's a call to balance prudence with faith, grounding your financial decisions in trust rather than anxiety.Through captivating anecdotes and insights, we reflect on how ancient wisdom can inform our modern lives, particularly the delicate dance between self-reliance and spiritual faith. Our discussion encourages gratitude for what we have today, without the crippling fear of tomorrow's uncertainties. Whether you have a robust financial cushion or are just starting to build one, this conversation offers a fresh perspective that marries fiscal responsibility with a deeper spiritual journey. Tune in for an enlightening session that promises to revolutionize how you perceive wealth and security. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access 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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Roots of Renewal: Embracing Personal Growth and Spiritual Reflection on Tu B'Shvat (Rebroadcast)
Roots of Renewal: Embracing Personal Growth and Spiritual Reflection on Tu B'Shvat (Rebroadcast)
Feb 10, 2025
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Unlock the profound connections between nature and personal growth as we journey through the celebration of Tu B'Shvat, often seen as a "tree independence day." Have you ever wondered how a minor Jewish holiday can hold the potential for significant spiritual reflection and rejuvenation? Join us to explore the historical roots found in the Mishnah and the intriguing discussions between Beis Shammai and Beis Hillel about its timing. We dive into the mystical customs of Lurianic Kabbalah and the Arizal, highlighting the day’s emphasis on spiritual renewal through practices like reciting blessings over new fruits and ensuring they are pure.Celebrate this quasi-moed with us by reimagining Tu B'Shvat as a time for self-reliance and inner strength. Through the symbolism of towering California redwoods, we reflect on themes of personal growth, independence, and the nourishment we draw from within. Discover how this day allows us to stand tall in faith, much like a minor Yom Kippur, and offers a unique opportunity for introspective reflection. Whether you find inspiration in the mysticism of the Arizal or maintain a more traditional Jewish perspective, this episode promises insights and wisdom for embracing the meaningful nuances of Tu B'Shvat. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access 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 Beshalach: Do You REALLY Know How to Pray?
Parshas Beshalach: Do You REALLY Know How to Pray?
Feb 6, 2025
26:31
Unlock the profound secrets of prayer embedded in Jewish tradition. How did the Israelites' cries at the Red Sea resonate with the ancient profession of prayer passed down from Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaakov? Join us as we unravel the depth of these emotional supplications, exploring insights from Rashi's commentary and Rabbi Yerucham and discussing how prayer has been essential to Jewish identity across generations. This episode promises to transform your understanding of prayer beyond the ritual, illuminating its role as a cornerstone of faith and identity.We also tackle the tension between rote practices and genuine faith, using the Israelites' actions to mirror modern spiritual challenges. Can we move beyond mechanical rituals to embrace the essence of sincere prayer? With insights from the Maharal and reflections on societal relationships, we draw parallels that challenge us to seek authenticity in our spiritual lives. By the end of this episode, you'll be inspired to reconnect with the heart of Jewish prayer, gaining a richer appreciation for its traditions and the profound spiritual experience it offers. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky------------------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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Screen Time vs. Torah Time: Overcoming Digital Distractions to Embrace Spiritual Fulfillment
Screen Time vs. Torah Time: Overcoming Digital Distractions to Embrace Spiritual Fulfillment
Jan 29, 2025
5:32
Is your screen time overshadowing your spiritual time? Discover why this imbalance might be holding you back from true fulfillment as we unpack the teachings of the Ramchal in our latest episode. We promise not only to challenge your daily habits but to inspire you towards a more meaningful existence, both here and in the world to come. Our conversation delves into three significant obstacles identified by the Ramchal: the frivolous disregard for life's seriousness, the influence of misguided associations, and the obsession with worldly distractions. With insights from revered figures like Rav Chaim Brisk and the K'sois HaChoishen, we explore how these impediments can divert us from our spiritual path.Join us as we draw parallels between the ancient tactics of Pharaoh and today's modern distractions, encouraging a recalibration towards what truly matters—Torah study and prayer. Through reflective anecdotes and practical advice, we urge you to reclaim your time from the clutches of endless digital distractions and redirect it towards spiritual growth. This episode is a call to action for anyone yearning to prioritize their spiritual journey and find purpose amidst the chaos of everyday life. Shake yourself awake and make room for peace, quiet, and a contemplation of your values. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access 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 Behar - Bechukosai: Courting the Living Torah
Parshas Behar - Bechukosai: Courting the Living Torah
May 22, 2025
24:38
Have you ever considered that Torah might be alive, seeking relationship with those who truly cherish it? This groundbreaking perspective transforms our understanding of what it means to "toil in Torah."At the heart of Parshas Bechukosai lies a divine promise of abundance – timely rain, bountiful crops, peace, health, and prosperity. The condition? "Im bechukosai telechu" – if you will go in My laws. But what does this really mean? Rashi's revolutionary interpretation reveals it's about being "ameilim baTorah" – toiling in Torah study. Yet why would God want us to suffer or struggle with His wisdom?The answer lies in understanding Torah as a living entity rather than a static text. As evidenced in Sefer Mishlei, where wisdom "cries out in the streets" and "raises her voice in the squares," Torah has a heartbeat, feelings, and desires. Just like any meaningful relationship, Torah seeks those who demonstrate sincere devotion and prioritization.This explains why Yehoshua earned leadership over Moshe’s own son – not because of intellectual prowess, but because "he arranged the chairs and smoothed the tablecloths" in the study hall. He served Torah passionately, rising early and staying late, making it feel cherished above all else.True "ameilis baTorah" means courting Torah like a potential life partner – demonstrating that it's the most crucial relationship in your life. When we approach Torah this way – as a living presence rather than information to master – it reciprocates, "falling in love" with us and revealing its most profound wisdom.How might your relationship with Torah change if you treated it not just as a text to study but as a presence to honor, cherish, and prioritize? Start courting Torah today, and watch as it opens its heart to you, revealing treasures beyond imagination. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky------------------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 Shelach: White Teeth in a Dog Carcass
Parshas Shelach: White Teeth in a Dog Carcass
Jun 19, 2025
33:20
What if the secret to a fulfilled life isn't about changing your circumstances, but shifting your perspective? This profound exploration of ancient wisdom reveals how our outlook determines our happiness more than any external reality.Through the biblical story of the twelve spies, we witness how identical circumstances produced radically different responses. Ten spies saw only giants and danger in the Promised Land, while Joshua and Caleb recognized divine opportunity. The spies witnessed funerals throughout their journey—events God orchestrated as protection to distract locals—yet interpreted this blessing as a curse. Even discovering extraordinarily abundant fruit became, in their eyes, evidence of danger rather than prosperity.The wisdom of the "good eye" tradition illuminates our power to choose what we focus on. Like the pious teacher who noticed "beautifully white teeth" in a roadkill carcass while his students saw only decay, we can train ourselves to find goodness amid challenges. This isn't naive positivity but a disciplined practice of perspective-taking that acknowledges difficulties while refusing to be defined by them.Modern psychology confirms this ancient teaching through concepts like the "blue dot effect"—our tendency to fixate on the single problem in an otherwise perfect picture. The consequences of our perspective extend beyond personal happiness to impact our relationships, communities, and even the spiritual trajectory of generations. As one sage observed regarding American Jewish immigrants: children abandoned faith not because their parents sacrificed for religious observance, but because parents approached these sacrifices with a negative attitude.Your happiness truly is your choice. Not because hardships don't exist, but because you decide how to interpret them. Will you see obstacles as curses or opportunities? Will you focus on what's missing or what remains? Start today by finding the "white teeth" in your circumstances—that unexpected blessing hidden within every challenge. The practice gets easier with repetition, gradually transforming not just your experience but your entire character. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky------------------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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Why God Chose the Smallest Mountain & Uncle Moishy
Why God Chose the Smallest Mountain & Uncle Moishy
Jun 17, 2025
4:55
Have you ever caught yourself dismissing the Jewish lessons you learned as a child? Those Uncle Moishe songs and "simple" Torah stories might contain more wisdom than we give them credit for.The mountains competed for God's attention. Mount Tabor and Mount Carmel—majestic, impressive peaks—proudly proclaimed their worthiness to host the giving of the Torah. They boasted of their grandeur and demanded recognition. Yet God chose neither. Instead, the humble, unassuming Mount Sinai—which made no claims about its importance—was selected for the most momentous event in Jewish history. This wasn't coincidence but divine instruction: true honor finds those who don't chase it.The Medrash Rabbah teaches us that humility isn't just a nice character trait—it's so essential that God designed the very staging of the Torah revelation to demonstrate it. Similarly, when God says "Let us make man" in Genesis, the Creator of the universe models the importance of consulting with those perceived as lesser, even at the risk of the text being misinterpreted. These seemingly simple stories contain profound wisdom about how we should move through the world—listening more than speaking, valuing others' perspectives, and recognizing our own limitations.As adults, we have the capacity to engage with these teachings at a deeper level than we could as children. Instead of dismissing them as stories we've outgrown, what if we approached them with fresh eyes? The melodies may have introduced us to these concepts, but our mature minds can now appreciate their profound implications for our relationships and spiritual development. Take a moment today to reconsider a Jewish teaching from your childhood—its wisdom might be exactly what you need most right now. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access 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 Behaaloscha: Following the Cloud & Enjoying the Ride of a Hectic Life
Parshas Behaaloscha: Following the Cloud & Enjoying the Ride of a Hectic Life
Jun 12, 2025
27:13
The divine cloud that guided the Israelites through the wilderness wasn't just a navigational tool—it was a profound teacher of faith, resilience and cheerful obedience. Drawing from Nachmanides' golden commentary, we unpack the extraordinary discipline shown by our ancestors who followed God's cloud through every hardship with unwavering trust.Imagine unpacking all your belongings, finally getting children to sleep after days of walking, only to hear the sudden call to move again—no time for snacks, no moment to rest. The Torah testifies that despite bleeding feet and exhaustion, despite disliking certain encampments or yearning for rest at others, the Israelites obeyed without complaint. As Rabbi Yerucham challenged his Mir Yeshiva students nearly a century ago: even after traveling 815 miles from Hamburg to Mir, they needed recovery time—yet the wilderness generation journeyed continuously for forty years with joyful submission to divine timing.This wilderness experience mirrors our own life journeys with striking clarity. From childhood to adolescence, young adulthood to old age, we travel through different "encampments" that each offer unique challenges and opportunities. The cloud moves us through job difficulties, health struggles, relationship complications—and sometimes keeps us stationary when we desperately want change. The wisdom lies in recognizing that each stage comes only once, each challenge serves a purpose, and "cheerful obedience" transforms burden into meaning.Whether you're listening on your commute, during a workout, or in a moment of reflection, consider where your cloud is currently leading you. Embrace it fully, knowing you have the strength to follow. As the Ramban teaches, this isn't merely following directions—it's honoring the divine wisdom orchestrating your journey toward your own promised land. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky------------------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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Traffic on the Path to Truth
Traffic on the Path to Truth
Jun 10, 2025
4:04
Truth has a magnetic pull. It draws seekers from different paths toward the same destination—a phenomenon beautifully illustrated in Parshas Nasso through the identical offerings of the twelve tribal princes.Why does the Torah, known for its linguistic economy where even decorative crowns on letters contain volumes of meaning, suddenly devote extensive text to repeat the same offering twelve times? The Ramban reveals something profound: each tribal leader independently calculated what would constitute the perfect offering. Through deep contemplation and sincere devotion, they all arrived at precisely the same korban. This wasn't redundancy—it was divine confirmation.This principle extends powerfully into our lives. When climbing a mountain, finding yourself on a crowded path suggests you're heading the right way. If you're alone, you've likely strayed from the correct route. Similarly, in Torah study, that moment when you discover your "original" question was previously asked by Rabbi Akiva Eger shouldn't bring disappointment but profound joy! You've independently reached the same understanding as these giants of wisdom.Even mundane frustrations transform through this lens. Those traffic jams on the way to yeshiva? They're evidence you're heading somewhere truly valuable that many others recognize as worthwhile. The crowded road becomes a testament to shared purpose rather than an obstacle.Next time you find yourself arriving at the same conclusion as others, celebrate! You haven't failed to be original—you've succeeded in discovering truth. Join the spiritual gold rush where the true measure of success isn't finding something nobody else has, but uncovering the enduring wisdom that resonates across generations of seekers. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access 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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Reclaiming Your Youthful Spirit: Lessons from the Brisker Rav
Reclaiming Your Youthful Spirit: Lessons from the Brisker Rav
Jun 9, 2025
3:46
The wisdom of children's unbridled joy holds a secret we adults have forgotten. While watching his kids play outdoors, our host recalls a powerful story about the Heilige Briskerov (Rabbi Yitzchak Zev Soloveitchik) that fundamentally challenges how we approach our lives.Sitting on a porch observing children cartwheel and play with rambunctious energy, the Brisker Rov was asked why these kids were making so much noise. His response? These children, in their pure, unfiltered happiness, represent what adults should aspire to be. Drawing from Koheles (Ecclesiastes), he explained that "God created man straight" but we've burdened ourselves with countless calculations and complexities that drain our natural joy.This episode explores how we've lost the straightforward approach to life that children naturally embody. Where a child finds complete happiness in running through sprinklers or sliding down a slip-and-slide, adults overthink everything – from social dynamics to self-perception. The Brisker Rov suggests we should metaphorically "cartwheel to work," maintaining youthful exuberance in our prayers, work, and daily activities. Instead of chasing complexity, we're invited to return to basics: finding satisfaction in following Hashem's will and receiving our spiritual "sticker" for a day well lived.Have you lost your childlike wonder? Perhaps it's time to shake off the "overcomplicatedness" of adult life and rediscover the simple joys that make life meaningful. Listen now and rediscover what it means to approach life with authentic, uncomplicated happiness. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access 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 Nasso: ONE HIT WONDER!
Parshas Nasso: ONE HIT WONDER!
Jun 6, 2025
25:12
The paradox of the Nazarite vow presents one of Judaism's most fascinating spiritual riddles - why would someone who successfully fulfills a voluntary commitment to holiness need to bring a sin offering?Through a masterful analysis of Nachmanides' commentary, we unpack this contradiction to reveal a profound truth about human potential: once we demonstrate what we're capable of, we establish a new standard against which our future actions will be measured. The Nazarite's "sin" isn't failing their commitment but rather returning to ordinary life after proving they could achieve something greater. This insight fundamentally reshapes how we understand spiritual growth and personal development.Yet there's remarkable comfort within this challenging perspective. Even after the Nazarite period ends, the Torah continues referring to the person as "a Nazir" - suggesting that achievements, once attained, become part of our permanent identity. Like what we might call a "one-hit wonder" in contemporary culture, the experience of reaching a peak, however briefly, changes us forever and cannot be taken away.This teaching invites us to reconsider our approach to personal growth. Every time we exercise discipline, overcome a challenge, or reach a new height in any area of life, we simultaneously earn an indelible achievement and create a new responsibility. The person who manages to learn with focus for three days, who prays with perfect concentration once, or who masters a difficult concept has genuinely acquired something permanent that becomes woven into their identity.Are you ready to pursue your own version of the Nazarite journey? Consider what peaks you might reach, even temporarily, knowing that the experience will forever change how you understand your own potential. The burden of greatness comes paired with the beauty of permanent achievement - a paradox worth embracing in our spiritual lives. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky------------------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]