Popular Shows by Rabbi Ori Strum אורי סטרום
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Day 137 Pele Yoeitz - Stealing is Worst Than Robbery
Day 137 Pele Yoeitz - Stealing is Worst Than Robbery
Dec 19, 2025
7:10
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Day 138 Pele Yoeitz - Difference Between Try and Triumph is a Little Umph
Day 138 Pele Yoeitz - Difference Between Try and Triumph is a Little Umph
Dec 21, 2025
5:59
303
Day 139 Pele Yoeitz - Go Out and Learn
Day 139 Pele Yoeitz - Go Out and Learn
Dec 22, 2025
5:44
304
Day 140 Pele Yoeitz - A Good Type of Exile
Day 140 Pele Yoeitz - A Good Type of Exile
Dec 23, 2025
3:51
305
Day 141 Pele Yoeitz - A Good and Bad Type of Exile
Day 141 Pele Yoeitz - A Good and Bad Type of Exile
Dec 23, 2025
7:41
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Day 142 Pele Yoeitz - Fear the Beard
Day 142 Pele Yoeitz - Fear the Beard
Dec 25, 2025
6:10
307
Be Kind to Yourself (Parshas Vayigash)
Be Kind to Yourself (Parshas Vayigash)
Dec 25, 2025
7:19
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Shimon Kippah (St. Peter) and the Jewish Idea of No Mediators | Parshas Vayigash
Shimon Kippah (St. Peter) and the Jewish Idea of No Mediators | Parshas Vayigash
Dec 25, 2025
28:58
In this Parshas Vayigash Parsha Prevew shiur, we explore one of the most fundamental ideas in Judaism: our direct relationship with Hashem — without intermediaries, mediators, or go-betweens. The Torah opens Vayigash with the words “Vayigash eilav Yehuda” — Yehuda approaches Yosef directly. Drawing on a powerful teaching from the Kedushas Levi, we learn that when something truly matters, you don’t speak through a translator. You go face to face. Judaism teaches that every Jew can approach Hashem directly. He is our Father, and prayer, teshuvah, and connection require no mediator. From there, we explore a fascinating and lesser-known chapter of history:The mysterious legend of Shimon Kippah (also known as St. Peter)Jewish sources that suggest he may have played a role in separating early Christianity from JudaismCensored passages of the Talmud that discuss Yeshu HaNotzriHow Christianity adopted elements from pagan culture, including the origins of December 25th This shiur is about understanding Jewish belief, Jewish history, and what makes our relationship with Hashem uniquely direct and personal. 📖 “There is no mediator between a child and their Father.” #ParshasVayigash #Judaism #Torah #JewishPhilosophy #NoMediators #ShimonKippah #JewishThought #Yeshu
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Day 143 Pele Yoeitz - Leave the Edomite Cities
Day 143 Pele Yoeitz - Leave the Edomite Cities
Dec 26, 2025
6:29
310
Day 144 Pele Yoeitz - Not Getting Too Comfortable in Galus
Day 144 Pele Yoeitz - Not Getting Too Comfortable in Galus
Dec 27, 2025
6:14
311
Day 145 Pele Yoeitz - Does a Gilgul Know He's a Gilgul
Day 145 Pele Yoeitz - Does a Gilgul Know He's a Gilgul
Dec 29, 2025
7:01
312
Day 146 Pele Yoeitz - Most People are Reincarnations!!
Day 146 Pele Yoeitz - Most People are Reincarnations!!
Dec 30, 2025
8:47
313
Asara B’Teves & Reb Nosson: The Beginning of Churban vs. the Beginning of Geulah
Asara B’Teves & Reb Nosson: The Beginning of Churban vs. the Beginning of Geulah
Dec 30, 2025
16:06
Asara B’Teves marks the day Nevuchadnezar, King of Bavel, laid siege to Yerushalayim — the beginning of the Churban. But on this very same day is the yahrtzeit of Reb Nosson of Breslov (December 20, 1844), the primary talmid of Rebbe Nachman, the one who revealed and transmitted Rebbe Nachman’s redemptive Torah to the world. This is no coincidence. In this shiur, we explore the deep contrast and connection between the beginning of destruction and the beginning of geulah. Rebbe Nachman taught that his Torah is the “beginning of redemption,” and Reb Nosson embodied that message—especially on a day that represents siege, darkness, and concealment. We examine how the siege of Bavel continues today—not only through the outside world of sheker, confusion, and distraction, but through the inner siege of the yetzer hara, which tries to define us by externals, past failures, and despair. Through Breslov teachings, we uncover the nekuda tova—the inner point within every Jew that is untouchable by sin, untouched by exile, and always connected to Hashem. Asara B’Teves is not only about mourning the past—it’s about discovering where redemption truly begins. #AsaraBTeves #Breslov #RebbeNachman #RebNosson #Geulah #Churban #JewishTorah #InnerAvodah #NekudaTova #YetzerHara #Emunah #Redemption #TorahThoughts
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Day 147 Pele Yoeitz - This World is Temporary
Day 147 Pele Yoeitz - This World is Temporary
Dec 31, 2025
2:47
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Day 148 Pele Yoeitz - Live within Your Means
Day 148 Pele Yoeitz - Live within Your Means
Jan 1, 2026
5:30
316
A New Year’s Message from the Apter Rav and The Problem with “Dropping the Ball”
A New Year’s Message from the Apter Rav and The Problem with “Dropping the Ball”
Jan 1, 2026
7:39
Since 1908, the secular New Year has been marked by the famous “ball drop”—a moment meant to symbolize a fresh start. Yet the phrase “dropping the ball” has come to mean something very different: missed opportunities, abandoned commitments, and resolutions that don’t last.In this shiur, we explore the deeper irony of that image, especially in light of the well-known reality that many New Year’s resolutions fade quickly—so much so that the second Friday of January is often called “Quitter’s Day.”Drawing on a teaching from Reb Yaakov of Husiatin in the name of the Apter Rav, we examine the idea that January 1st can actually be a day of merit for the Jewish people—not in a spirit of judgment or comparison, but as a revealing contrast of values.While secular culture often marks new beginnings with celebration and levity, Judaism sanctifies beginnings through meaning, commitment, and connection to Hashem. Our life is not about escape from responsibility, but about deeper alignment with who we are meant to become.This shiur is not about “us versus them,” but about understanding what makes Jewish beginnings different—and how those differences can help us build lasting growth, clarity, and spiritual direction. Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos!!!#newyearseve #JewishTorah #NewBeginnings #JewishPerspective #Emunah #AvodasHashem #PersonalGrowth #TorahThoughts #MeaningfulLiving #JewishValues #SpiritualGrowth#Rabbi #LearnTorah #TorahStudy #Judaism #Jewish #Torah #Chumash #Parasha #Parsha #Parashat #Gemara #Mussar #Tefilla #Prayer
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Why Do Jews Eat Gefilte Fish? (Parsha Preview Shiur)
Why Do Jews Eat Gefilte Fish? (Parsha Preview Shiur)
Jan 1, 2026
25:15
318
Day 149 Pele Yoeitz - Minimalism
Day 149 Pele Yoeitz - Minimalism
Jan 2, 2026
5:34
319
Day 150 Pele Yoeitz - Hashem Loves Sojourners
Day 150 Pele Yoeitz - Hashem Loves Sojourners
Jan 4, 2026
5:25
320
Day 151 Pele Yoeitz - Different Minhagim Does Not Mean Different Religions
Day 151 Pele Yoeitz - Different Minhagim Does Not Mean Different Religions
Jan 5, 2026
6:38
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Day 152 Pele Yoeitz - The Connection Between Counting to Ten and the Greatness of Hashem
Day 152 Pele Yoeitz - The Connection Between Counting to Ten and the Greatness of Hashem
Jan 6, 2026
7:48
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Day 153 Pele Yoeitz - Only One Person Should be in Charge
Day 153 Pele Yoeitz - Only One Person Should be in Charge
Jan 7, 2026
5:52
323
Day 154 Pele Yoeitz - DEFENSE Wins Championships
Day 154 Pele Yoeitz - DEFENSE Wins Championships
Jan 8, 2026
6:13
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Parsha Preview Shiur | Did Moshe Rabbeinu Have a Beard? (Parshas Shemos)
Parsha Preview Shiur | Did Moshe Rabbeinu Have a Beard? (Parshas Shemos)
Jan 8, 2026
24:52
We discuss the Jewish perspective on a beard. Did Moshe Rabbeinu have a beard? Should we really Fear the Beard? Why do people stroke their beard when in doubt? And so much more!
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Day 155 Pele Yoeitz - A Buddy System is Helpful When it Comes to Mussar
Day 155 Pele Yoeitz - A Buddy System is Helpful When it Comes to Mussar
Jan 9, 2026
9:34
326
Day 156 Pele Yoeitz - Peaceful Association with Gentiles is Key
Day 156 Pele Yoeitz - Peaceful Association with Gentiles is Key
Jan 11, 2026
10:08
327
Day 157 Pele Yoeitz - Baal Shem Tov's Incredible Level of Control
Day 157 Pele Yoeitz - Baal Shem Tov's Incredible Level of Control
Jan 12, 2026
6:03
328
Day 158 Pele Yoeitz - Utilize the Body in Our Divine Service
Day 158 Pele Yoeitz - Utilize the Body in Our Divine Service
Jan 13, 2026
5:28
329
Day 159 Pele Yoeitz - Grooming the Beard
Day 159 Pele Yoeitz - Grooming the Beard
Jan 14, 2026
5:25
330
Day 160 Pele Yoeitz - Don't Let Your Nails Grow Too Long
Day 160 Pele Yoeitz - Don't Let Your Nails Grow Too Long
Jan 15, 2026
8:11
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Hearing: The Secret of Shabbos and Geula (Parsha Preview Shiur, Vaeira)
Hearing: The Secret of Shabbos and Geula (Parsha Preview Shiur, Vaeira)
Jan 15, 2026
27:53
332
Day 161 Pele Yoeitz - The Way to Amass Knowledge
Day 161 Pele Yoeitz - The Way to Amass Knowledge
Jan 16, 2026
5:08
333
Day 162 Pele Yoeitz - Speaking Softly is Like Candy
Day 162 Pele Yoeitz - Speaking Softly is Like Candy
Jan 18, 2026
8:12
334
The Ironic Timing of Verizon’s Nationwide Service Outage
The Ironic Timing of Verizon’s Nationwide Service Outage
Jan 18, 2026
3:43
335
Day 163 Pele Yoeitz - Let's Get a Little Closer to Hashem
Day 163 Pele Yoeitz - Let's Get a Little Closer to Hashem
Jan 19, 2026
5:22
336
Day 164 Pele Yoeitz - Connecting to a Tzadik
Day 164 Pele Yoeitz - Connecting to a Tzadik
Jan 20, 2026
9:25
337
Day 165 Pele Yoeitz - Staying Home vs. Traveling on Roads
Day 165 Pele Yoeitz - Staying Home vs. Traveling on Roads
Jan 21, 2026
4:32
338
Day 166 Pele Yoeitz - Importance of Tefillas HaDerech
Day 166 Pele Yoeitz - Importance of Tefillas HaDerech
Jan 22, 2026
6:00
339
How the Plague of Darkness Was Actually Light | Parshas Bo – Parsha Preview
How the Plague of Darkness Was Actually Light | Parshas Bo – Parsha Preview
Jan 22, 2026
23:49
In this week’s Parsha Preview shiur on Parshat Bo, we explore a surprising idea: the Plague of Darkness was not merely the absence of light—but a deeper, hidden form of light itself.📖 Parsha Preview is a weekly live shiur designed to open up the parsha in a way that is relevant, thought-provoking, and spiritually grounding.Parshat Bo, Plague of Darkness, Torah shiur, Jewish thought, inner light, redemption, Kabbalah, ChassidusSubscribe and hit the bell to see new videos!!!#Rabbi #LearnTorah #TorahStudy #Judaism #Jewish #Torah #Chumash #Parasha #Parsha #Parashat #Gemara #Mussar #Tefilla #Prayer
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Day 167 | Pele Yoeitz – You Should Pray Before Traveling
Day 167 | Pele Yoeitz – You Should Pray Before Traveling
Jan 23, 2026
6:59
341
Day 168 | Pele Yoeitz - The ABCs of Derech Eretz
Day 168 | Pele Yoeitz - The ABCs of Derech Eretz
Jan 25, 2026
9:15
342
Snow, Teshuva, and the Tzadik You Already Are
Snow, Teshuva, and the Tzadik You Already Are
Jan 25, 2026
8:10
On a snowy day here in Baltimore—shared by millions across the country—we explored a powerful Torah idea hidden within the snow itself.Chazal compare snow to teshuva, teaching that just as snow whitens and covers, teshuva restores us to our truest state. Drawing from Chayei Moharan, siman שלג (333), we uncover a striking teaching: there is a place within every one of us that is already a tzadik. Teshuva is not about becoming someone new—it is about returning to who we already are.We also reflected on a familiar question people ask during a snowfall: “Is it sticking?” Once snow begins to stick, it doesn’t stop—it accumulates. This became a metaphor for devekus, the way the tzadik lives with constant attachment to Hashem, and how even a small beginning in avodat Hashem can continue to build and deepen.In this shiur, we explore:The Torah symbolism of snow and teshuvaThe inner tzadik that already exists within every JewHow spiritual growth begins to “stick” and accumulateMay this message help us reconnect to our inner purity and take one step closer to who we truly are.Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos!!!#snow #tzadik #breslov #rebbenachman #Rabbi #LearnTorah #TorahStudy #Judaism #Jewish #Torah #Chumash #Parasha #Parsha #Parashat #Gemara #Mussar #Tefilla #Prayer
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Day 169 | Pele Yoeitz - More Examples of Derech Eretz
Day 169 | Pele Yoeitz - More Examples of Derech Eretz
Jan 26, 2026
8:39
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Day 170 | Pele Yoeitz - "Understanding" DAAS
Day 170 | Pele Yoeitz - "Understanding" DAAS
Jan 27, 2026
5:42
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Day 171 | Pele Yoeitz - The Key to Understanding is Not Understanding
Day 171 | Pele Yoeitz - The Key to Understanding is Not Understanding
Jan 28, 2026
8:24
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Day 172 | Pele Yoeitz - Challenge Yourself to Live Beyond Nature
Day 172 | Pele Yoeitz - Challenge Yourself to Live Beyond Nature
Jan 29, 2026
6:09
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Krias Yam Suf: Connecting the Hidden World and the Revealed World | Parshas Beshalach – Parsha Preview
Krias Yam Suf: Connecting the Hidden World and the Revealed World | Parshas Beshalach – Parsha Preview
Jan 30, 2026
22:28
348
Day 173 | Pele Yoeitz - Three Types of Speech
Day 173 | Pele Yoeitz - Three Types of Speech
Jan 30, 2026
8:19
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Day 174 | Pele Yoeitz - Speak to People as if They are a King
Day 174 | Pele Yoeitz - Speak to People as if They are a King
Feb 1, 2026
8:00
350
Day 175 | Pele Yoeitz - The Purpose of Remembering
Day 175 | Pele Yoeitz - The Purpose of Remembering
Feb 2, 2026
5:40
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Day 176 | Pele Yoeitz - Using Our Words to Speak Good Things
Day 176 | Pele Yoeitz - Using Our Words to Speak Good Things
Feb 3, 2026
7:14
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Day 177 | Pele Yoeitz - The Faculty of Speech is So Holy
Day 177 | Pele Yoeitz - The Faculty of Speech is So Holy
Feb 4, 2026
6:32
353
Day 178 | Pele Yoeitz - Become an Alchemist and Transform Mundanity into Holiness
Day 178 | Pele Yoeitz - Become an Alchemist and Transform Mundanity into Holiness
Feb 5, 2026
11:11
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The Essence of a Jew Constantly Seeks for MORE | Parshas Yisro – Parsha Preview
The Essence of a Jew Constantly Seeks for MORE | Parshas Yisro – Parsha Preview
Feb 6, 2026
22:02
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Day 179 | Pele Yoeitz - More on the Topic if Speech
Day 179 | Pele Yoeitz - More on the Topic if Speech
Feb 6, 2026
7:10
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Day 180 | Pele Yoeitz - Importance of Saying "L'shem Yichud"
Day 180 | Pele Yoeitz - Importance of Saying "L'shem Yichud"
Feb 8, 2026
5:25
357
Day 181 | Pele Yoeitz - Close the Sefer if You Need to Talk
Day 181 | Pele Yoeitz - Close the Sefer if You Need to Talk
Feb 9, 2026
6:39
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Day 182 | Pele Yoeitz - Forbidden to Pray While Intoxicated
Day 182 | Pele Yoeitz - Forbidden to Pray While Intoxicated
Feb 10, 2026
6:59
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Day 183 | Pele Yoeitz - More Ways to Utilizing Speech
Day 183 | Pele Yoeitz - More Ways to Utilizing Speech
Feb 11, 2026
6:10
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Day 184 | Pele Yoeitz - Danger of Lashon Hara
Day 184 | Pele Yoeitz - Danger of Lashon Hara
Feb 12, 2026
7:36
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Dogs Teach Us to Recognize the Good | Parshas Mishpatim – Parsha Preview
Dogs Teach Us to Recognize the Good | Parshas Mishpatim – Parsha Preview
Feb 13, 2026
25:14
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Day 185 | Pele Yoeitz - Don't be a LETZ!
Day 185 | Pele Yoeitz - Don't be a LETZ!
Feb 13, 2026
6:20
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Day 186 | Pele Yoeitz - Don't Go to Fortunetellers
Day 186 | Pele Yoeitz - Don't Go to Fortunetellers
Feb 15, 2026
8:11
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Day 187 Pele Yoeitz - Talking in Shul
Day 187 Pele Yoeitz - Talking in Shul
Feb 16, 2026
6:31
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Day 188 | Pele Yoeitz - Your Words are Powerful
Day 188 | Pele Yoeitz - Your Words are Powerful
Feb 17, 2026
6:41
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Day 189 | Pele Yoeitz - Various Examples of Forbidden Speech
Day 189 | Pele Yoeitz - Various Examples of Forbidden Speech
Feb 18, 2026
8:43
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Day 190 | Pele Yoeitz - Careful With Your Words
Day 190 | Pele Yoeitz - Careful With Your Words
Feb 19, 2026
11:44