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#41: Immanent Proofs for the Divinity of the Torah + TORCH Fundraiser
#41: Immanent Proofs for the Divinity of the Torah + TORCH Fundraiser
Mar 2, 2021
1:14:01
Please support TORAH 101 Podcast and the annual TORCH fundraiser at giveTORCH.org Every donation will be TRIPLED Show your support for TORCH and TORAH 101 Podcast and donate to the annual fundraiser at giveTORCH.org – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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TORCH Fundraiser: A Conversation with our Board President, Dan Kullman
TORCH Fundraiser: A Conversation with our Board President, Dan Kullman
Mar 4, 2021
24:30
Please support The TORCH Podcasts and the annual TORCH fundraiser at giveTORCH.org Every donation will be TRIPLED Show your support for TORCH and the TORCH Podcasts and donate to the annual fundraiser at giveTORCH.org – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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#42: Torah Study: Our National Pastime
#42: Torah Study: Our National Pastime
Apr 19, 2021
55:04
For the Jewish people. Torah is not just a corpus of law, of an accounting of our past, or even the ancient heritage of our people. Torah and an obsession with Torah study have been the defining characteristics of our nation since its inception. Torah is what we stand for; it’s what we do; it’s […]
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#43: Torah Fusion
#43: Torah Fusion
May 11, 2021
1:02:10
Torah study in not just another discipline; it’s a relationship. Our Sages compare the relationship of the Jew to Torah as that of a husband and wife. It’s deep, intimate, and special. Just as husband and wife can unite to create something new, the objective of Torah study is to transform the person and create […]
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#44: Torah Study: The Soul’s Panacea
#44: Torah Study: The Soul’s Panacea
May 24, 2021
1:06:54
Why is our nation so obsessed with Torah? Why do we make such an emphasis on it? What benefits do we as individuals and does society at large accrue with Torah study? In this sweeping episode we explore this fundamental question. We begin with the big picture by outlining some of the critical benefits that […]
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#45: The Immutability of Torah
#45: The Immutability of Torah
Jun 14, 2021
52:35
In Principle #8 of the 13 Principles of faith, we learned that the Torah is divine. In our exploration of that Principle, we probed many aspects of the idea of the Divinity of Torah, ranging from the history of Torah, to the components of Torah, to Oral Torah, to Rabbinic law, and culminating with the […]
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#46: Divine Omniscience
#46: Divine Omniscience
Oct 18, 2021
1:03:44
The Tenth Principle of the Thirteen Principles of Faith states that God is aware of the actions of mankind and acts accordingly. This kickstarts the third section of the Principles which broadly deal with reward and punishment. Divine reward and punishment is only feasible if the Almighty has complete knowledge of all the behavior and […]
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#47: Frameworks for Human Situations, Sufferings, and Successes
#47: Frameworks for Human Situations, Sufferings, and Successes
Oct 25, 2021
43:05
Why are some people rich and others poor? Why do some people have a pleasant life, while others live in grinding, miserable, poverty and privation? Why is there so much inequality in the world? These questions are hard to answer. Rambam tells us that there is a certain kind of heretics that concludes from the […]
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#48: How Pedigree and Past Lives Determine Circumstances
#48: How Pedigree and Past Lives Determine Circumstances
Nov 1, 2021
50:09
How exactly does the Almighty determine what are the circumstances that people are placed in in this world? That is an impossible question for humans to answer with exactitude. Unless the Almighty reveals the answer via one of His prophets, we are in the dark. Nevertheless, our Sages outlines for us a bevy of frameworks […]
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#49: Free Will and Divine Foreknowledge
#49: Free Will and Divine Foreknowledge
Jan 3, 2022
1:08:42
We hold two beliefs that seem to be mutually exclusive. The 10th principle of the 13 principles of faith declares that God knows everything – including the thoughts, deeds, and speech of people – even before it happens. There is nothing that is hidden from Him. We also believe in free will. The principle of […]
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#50: Divine Reward and Punishment: A General Introduction
#50: Divine Reward and Punishment: A General Introduction
Jan 31, 2022
39:21
The 11th of the 13 principles of Faith states that God dispenses reward to those who obey His will and punishes those who violate it. What is the nature of this reward and punishment is a vast and complex subject that we will yet navigate, with the help of the Almighty. In this podcast we […]
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#51: How God Dispenses Divine Reward and Punishment
#51: How God Dispenses Divine Reward and Punishment
Feb 7, 2022
48:09
In our previous episode we established the basic principle that God dispenses reward to those who hearken to Him, and metes out punishment to those who disobey Him. In this episode we get down to specifics: What is the nature of the Divine system of reward and punishment? How is God’s methods of reward and […]
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#52: What Happens After You Die: An Eschatological Timeline
#52: What Happens After You Die: An Eschatological Timeline
Feb 14, 2022
1:07:39
The question of what happens after we die is simultaneously fascinating and terrifying. Death is a future that we all share, and we are all curious about what it will be like, but thinking about it is scary and unsettling. In our exploration of the 13 principles of faith, we are up to the concept […]
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Special: An Interview About My New Book, Upon A Ten-Stringed Harp
Special: An Interview About My New Book, Upon A Ten-Stringed Harp
Feb 17, 2022
36:28
In conjunction with our annual fundraiser this week at giveTORCH.org (every donation is tripled), we are releasing a special interview conducted by the TORCH Board President, Dan Kullman, about my new book, Upon A Ten-Stringed Harp. Please consider contributing to our annual fundraiser at giveTORCH.org.
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#53: The Anatomy of the Soul
#53: The Anatomy of the Soul
Mar 7, 2022
1:05:17
The human Soul is the most ethereal of God’s creations. Our Sages tell us that it is spiritually loftier than Angels. Before we continue our discussions related to what happens to the Soul in the Afterlife, it is important to gain a basic understanding of the nature of the Soul: What is it? Where does […]
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We Have Been Blessed With a Baby Boy
We Have Been Blessed With a Baby Boy
Mar 20, 2022
40:55
With deep appreciation to the Almighty for all the goodness that He has bestowed upon us, I’m happy to share that my wife, Chaya, and I were blessed with a beautiful baby boy on Monday, March 14. Thank God, both Mom and baby are doing fabulous! In this special edition of the podcast, I share […]
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#54: The Origin of the Soul
#54: The Origin of the Soul
Mar 29, 2022
56:49
The Soul is perhaps the loftiest creation of God. Our Sages tell us that the Soul is even loftier than Angels. What does that mean? What is the nature of the relationship of the Soul to its Creator? What are the properties of the Soul? In this fundamental podcast you will learn about the origin […]
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#55: The Transposition of the Soul
#55: The Transposition of the Soul
Apr 11, 2022
58:48
How did the soul end up here? What transpired to the soul before it got here? These are fascinating questions that on the surface seem to be quite theoretical. What difference does studying the history and the backstory of the Soul make for us who are already living? A lot, it turns out. By understanding […]
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#56: The Unique Markers of a Jewish Soul
#56: The Unique Markers of a Jewish Soul
Apr 25, 2022
1:01:42
Our nation purports to be the chosen people. What does that mean? Why were we chosen? What were we chosen for? The notion of being a chosen people is a very interesting and mysterious idea. In this special podcast, we focus on an element of the uniqueness of the Jewish nation: the Jewish Soul. Are […]
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#57: The Afterlife in Torah Literature
#57: The Afterlife in Torah Literature
Jun 8, 2022
49:17
A central pillar of our belief is that when we adhere to the word of God, He will reward us in the Afterlife. Conversely, if we disobey God, we will suffer the consequences of our rebellion in the Afterlife as well. In this podcast we ponder an interesting question: the Torah discusses reward and punishment […]
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#58: Post-Mortem Judgment and Cleansing
#58: Post-Mortem Judgment and Cleansing
Aug 29, 2022
49:42
Death is a inescapable part of human life. It was not always like that. Prior to Adam’s sin in the Garden, man was destined to live forever. As a result of his consumption from the Tree of Knowledge Good and Evil, Adam condemned humanity to undergo a necessary purification and cleansing process achieved with death. […]
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#59: Paradise and Purgatory
#59: Paradise and Purgatory
Sep 5, 2022
1:04:42
Paradise and Purgatory, “Gehenom” and “Gan Eden” in Hebrew, are two potential destinations of the soul after a person dies. The righteous ones who have lived their lives in complete compliance with the rules, instructions, and guidance of the Torah are brought to Paradise, a venue of sublime, spiritual pleasure. The wicked who have sullied […]
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#60: The Mechanics of the Afterlife
#60: The Mechanics of the Afterlife
Sep 12, 2022
56:54
What happens after we die is an endlessly fascinating – or terrifying – topic. In our exploration of the Afterlife we have covered vast grounds: We’ve spoken about death and the various types of death; we’ve spoken about the reckoning and accounting that a person must submit before the Heavenly tribunal; we have been made […]
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#61: Reincarnation
#61: Reincarnation
Sep 19, 2022
1:21:59
After a person dies, the Heavenly tribunal determines the fate of their Soul. If the Soul is pristinely pure, the person having accomplished everything that was expected of them and they are also lacking any blemishes borne about by sin, the Soul is ushered to Paradise. If the Soul needs some cleansing, it can be […]
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#62: The Experience of the Afterlife
#62: The Experience of the Afterlife
Sep 28, 2022
1:04:03
What is Olam Haba like? Our sages describe this future world as the world of ultimate reward. Paradise in the Afterlife is a very wonderful and pleasurable experience, but even Paradise is not the ultimate reward. That is reserved for Olam Haba. But what is it like? What does it feel like? In this podcast […]
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#63: Admission to the Afterlife
#63: Admission to the Afterlife
Dec 5, 2022
1:14:31
The term “Olam Haba” refers the world after the Resurrection, the world where there’s life with no death, where there is the dispensing of reward for those who adhere to the word of God. If we were to distill our life mission to one sentence it would be this sentence: our mission in this world […]
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#64: Messiah: A General Introduction
#64: Messiah: A General Introduction
Dec 26, 2022
54:24
Our nation has been anticipating and longing for the Messiah, Moshiach (משיח) in Hebrew, for millennia. We are awaiting his arrival, which can come any day. The Messianic era is a utopian world that we yearn for. But what exactly is the Messiah? What are the qualifications to be Messiah? What is the Messianic era […]
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#65: The Objective of Messiah
#65: The Objective of Messiah
Jan 16, 2023
47:32
The subject of the Messiah is notoriously confusing. What is Messiah? How will Messiah change our lives? What will be different in the Messianic era? The answers to these questions are not ubiquitously known. In this podcast we proceed in our studies of the Twelfth Principle of Rambam’s Thirteen Principles of Faith by addressing the […]
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#66: The Mechanisms of Messiah
#66: The Mechanisms of Messiah
Jan 23, 2023
50:59
The sources depicting Messiah and the Messianic Era paint a very different picture of the world than the one we are accustomed to. Knowledge of God will be universal, on that day God will be One and His Name will be One. The pursuit of knowledge will dominate. The Jewish Nation will be heralded. King […]
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#67: The Messianic Revolution
#67: The Messianic Revolution
Feb 7, 2023
1:09:58
Messiah will be an era of seismic changes for the Jewish people and for the world. Knowledge of God will be ubiquitous. The primacy of the Jewish people as God’s chosen Nation will be universally accepted. The pursuit of wisdom will supersede all other pursuits. The world will begin it’s a rapid progress towards perfection. […]
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#68: The Persona of King Messiah
#68: The Persona of King Messiah
Feb 13, 2023
44:22
Messiah will not be an ordinary person. He will be a towering figure who’s impact reverberates the world over. In this podcast we study what our Sages tell us about who Messiah is and what his stature will be, and talk about the wide-ranging and far reaching implications that he will have. – – – […]
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#69: The Miracles of Messiah
#69: The Miracles of Messiah
Feb 20, 2023
56:04
Messiah is not an isolated, discrete, transformation that occurs in a vacuum. Messiah is the ultimate redemption. Our nation has experienced redemption before. The pattern of exile and redemption has been constant feature of our nation’s history. It began in Egypt. Our nation enslaved, tormented, and oppressed in Egypt for centuries until the Almighty redeemed […]
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#70: The Messianic Renaissance
#70: The Messianic Renaissance
Mar 22, 2023
59:16
The Messianic era will unleash seismic changes to our nation and to all of humanity. In this podcast we talk about the ultimate catalyst of Messiah: Repentance. The sources agree that it is only via repentance that Messiah can arrive. When our nation returns to the Almighty, the world is ready to transition to the […]
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#71: The Inevitability of Messiah
#71: The Inevitability of Messiah
Apr 18, 2023
51:12
The sources all agree: Messiah is not a possibility that we can potentially achieve; it is an inevitability. It will definitely happen. Under no circumstances will Messiah and not come before the year 6,000 since Adam. The inevitability of Messiah raises a fundamental question, though: if something is inevitable, it cannot be linked to frail, […]
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#72: The Variability of Messiah
#72: The Variability of Messiah
May 8, 2023
50:52
We have been awaiting and anticipating Messiah for millennia. Messianic yearning has been a hallmark of Jewish life ever since we were exiled from our land with the destruction of the Second Temple. Messiah, we have learned, will definitely happen. It is inevitable. But the type of Messiah depends upon the path that we choose […]
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#73: The Sequencing of Messiah
#73: The Sequencing of Messiah
May 29, 2023
56:04
What will happen in the times of Messiah? For us, that is an unanswerable question. Our Sages tell us that unless you are a prophet, it is not possible for you to know ahead of time how the Messianic transformation will unfold. That said, our Sages do provide us with descriptions and accounts and hints […]
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#74: Messianic Prognostication
#74: Messianic Prognostication
Jun 12, 2023
1:03:39
When will Messiah come? We are all curious to know the answer. What if we can find evidence or proof in Scripture to know when the redemption will happen? Isn’t that a tantalizing notion? In this podcast we survey the prohibition, futility, and peril of Messianic prognostication. – – – – – – – – […]
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#75: Indications of the Messianic Era
#75: Indications of the Messianic Era
Jun 26, 2023
46:09
The world will undergo immense changes in the times of Messiah. Those changes will be so transformative and so comprehensive that our current world and our current values are scarcely similar to those of the world of Messiah. When Messiah will come is a question that we cannot answer. Trying to do so is prohibited, […]
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#76: Characteristics of King Messiah
#76: Characteristics of King Messiah
Jul 10, 2023
38:08
King Messiah will spearhead the spiritual movement that will reverberate the world over. This King will bear a grand and lofty stature exceeding that of the greatest exemplars of our history. In this podcast we explore King Messiah further: what are the indicators of the real messiah? What are the means by which we can […]
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5.1 Parshas Devarim Review
5.1 Parshas Devarim Review
Jul 19, 2023
19:22
This Parsha Review Podcast (Ep 5.1) by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Devarim offers a refreshing, clear and concise review as he does for each Parsha in the Torah. 00:00 Introduction00:10 Parsha Summary05:40 Important Lessons Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing This Parsha Review episode is dedicated in Honor of Bruce & Rhona Caress! ***** To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories relating to this parsha to [email protected]. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php.Thank you! For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com Recorded at TORCH Centre - Studio B from a Live Presentation on July 18, 2023, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 19, 2023 ★ Support this podcast ★
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Parsha Review: Parshas Devarim
Parsha Review: Parshas Devarim
Jul 19, 2023
19:22
This Parsha Review Podcast (Ep 5.1) by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Devarim offers a refreshing, clear and concise review as he does for each Parsha in the Torah. 00:00 Introduction00:10 Parsha Summary05:40 Important Lessons Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing This Parsha Review episode is dedicated in Honor of Bruce & Rhona Caress! ***** To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories relating to this parsha to [email protected]. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php.Thank you! For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com Recorded at TORCH Centre - Studio B from a Live Presentation on July 18, 2023, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 19, 2023 ★ Support this podcast ★
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Devarim – Middling East
Devarim – Middling East
Jul 20, 2023
57:25
In his speech to the Nation, Moshe revisits the episode of the Spies that occurred 39 years prior. When the nation was on the verge of entering the Land, Moshe commissioned 12 distinguished men to reconnoiter the Land and to share their findings with the nation. It was a debacle and a fiasco. As a […]
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Introduction to The Mitzvah Podcast
Introduction to The Mitzvah Podcast
Dec 13, 2018
26:14
The greatest gifts that the Almighty gave the Jewish People are the 613 mitzvos (commandments of the Torah). In The Mitzvah Podcast we will survey these 613 mitzvos in the order in which they appear in the Torah, and for each outline the basic parameters of the mitzvah, offer possible rationales for why we are […]
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Against Consumption of Sciatica (#3)
Against Consumption of Sciatica (#3)
Jan 3, 2019
20:54
After an unusual nocturnal confrontation between Jacob and an angel, the Torah relays the third commandment and the final one of Genesis limiting the parts of animals that can be eaten. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Sponsorship: Please consider […]
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Maintaining a Calendar (#4)
Maintaining a Calendar (#4)
Jan 10, 2019
24:36
The first mitzvah of the Book of Exodus and the first one commanded to us as a nation is the requirement to maintain a calendar consisting of lunar months and solar years. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Sponsorship: Please […]
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Pesach Offering (#5-8, 13-17, 89-90, 486-487)
Pesach Offering (#5-8, 13-17, 89-90, 486-487)
Jan 17, 2019
32:43
The Pesach offering is one of the most important mitzvos in the Torah, and there are many details of the procedure that are enumerated as standalone mitzvos. This podcast will cover 13 different mitzvos that relate to this sacrifice. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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Matzah and Leavened Bread on Pesach (#9, 11-12, 19, 20, 485)
Matzah and Leavened Bread on Pesach (#9, 11-12, 19, 20, 485)
Jan 24, 2019
26:38
For the duration of Pesach (Passover) Jews are commanded to eat matzah and to refrain from Chometz (Leavened Bread). This episode is extra crunchy! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Sponsorship: Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation […]
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Sanctification of Firstborn Animals (#18, 22-23, 393, 445)
Sanctification of Firstborn Animals (#18, 22-23, 393, 445)
Jan 31, 2019
25:28
In the aftermath of the final plague of the Exodus, the Death of the Firsborn, holiness was conveyed on all firstborns, both human and animal. The five mitzvos in this podcast outline what you must do with (some of) your firstborn animals. – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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Retelling the Exodus Story (#21)
Retelling the Exodus Story (#21)
Feb 7, 2019
20:46
During the Passover Seder, Jewish families worldwide gather together to fulfill the mitzvah of retelling the story of the Exodus. Do you know any other 3,000+ year old story that has been so faithfully maintained and widely retold? – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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Limits to Shabbos Strolls (#24)
Limits to Shabbos Strolls (#24)
Feb 14, 2019
22:46
This mitzvah is arguably the least known one that we have hitherto encountered. In the Book of Exodus we read how we mustn’t depart too far from our home base on Shabbos. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Sponsorship: Please […]
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Belief in God (#25)
Belief in God (#25)
Feb 21, 2019
22:47
The first of the Ten Commandments instructs us to believe in God who extracted us from the land of Egypt. Though some commentators argue that faith is a prerequisite for mitzvos and therefore cannot be included in the tally, there are still actions that can deepen faith that constitute a standalone mitzvah. – – – – […]
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Not believing in foreign gods (#26)
Not believing in foreign gods (#26)
Feb 28, 2019
25:32
The second of the Ten Commandments is really four distinct mitzvos related to idolatry. The first one is a prohibition against believing in foreign gods, a miztvah upon which all of Torah hinges. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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Not making, bowing, or worshipping foreign gods (#27-29)
Not making, bowing, or worshipping foreign gods (#27-29)
Mar 7, 2019
16:53
Beyond believing in idols, the Ten Commandments instruct us to not construct, prostrate, or worship any idols. When we examine some of the pagan idols of yore we find out just how kooky and outlandish some of their practices were. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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Not Taking God’s Name in Vain or Falsely (#30, 227)
Not Taking God’s Name in Vain or Falsely (#30, 227)
Mar 14, 2019
31:13
The Third of the Ten Commandments is the prohibition against taking God’s Name in vain. What is wrong with swearing needlessly and why is it considered such a severe sin? – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – This Mitzvah Podcast […]
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Heralding the Shabbos (#31)
Heralding the Shabbos (#31)
Mar 21, 2019
20:16
Shabbos is a mitzvah that is equal to all 613 mitzvos combined. It is a the fountain of blessing; the epicenter of the week; it is vitally important for the Jewish soul. Therefore we are commanded to remember it and acknowledge it in attention-catching ways at its commencement and conclusion. – – – – – […]
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Refraining from Work on Shabbos (#32, 85, 114)
Refraining from Work on Shabbos (#32, 85, 114)
Mar 28, 2019
40:09
The Torah warns us no less than twelve times not to work on Shabbos. What constitutes work and why are its laws so comprehensive and draconian? – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Sponsorship: Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making […]
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Honoring Parents (#33, 48, 212, 260)
Honoring Parents (#33, 48, 212, 260)
Apr 4, 2019
41:28
There are no people to whom we owe a greater debt of gratitude than our parents. If not for them we would not exist. They tended to us as children; fed us; drove soccer practice – they raised us into becoming the person we are. Even if a person feels like his parents did not […]
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Thou Shall not Murder (#34)
Thou Shall not Murder (#34)
Apr 11, 2019
32:39
The Torah dedicates a grand total of two words to the prohibition of not murdering. Seems straightforward. Cut and dried. Yet the Talmud contains voluminous content regarding this mitzvah. What are the various types of murder, what are some of the unusual scenarios discussed in the literature, and in what area is this law adjudicated […]
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Thou Shall not Murder (#34)
Thou Shall not Murder (#34)
Apr 11, 2019
32:39
The Torah dedicates a grand total of two words to the prohibition of not murdering. Seems straightforward. Cut and dried. Yet the Talmud contains voluminous content regarding this mitzvah. What are the various types of murder, what are some of the unusual scenarios discussed in the literature, and in what area is this law adjudicated […]
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Against Adultery (#35, 188)
Against Adultery (#35, 188)
May 2, 2019
26:34
Our society has trivialized adultery. In ancient times it was an absolute no-no even in societies that did not abide by other mitzvos; but in modern times it is tolerated and condoned. The Torah has a very strict prohibition against adultery and draconian edicts and safety measures to prevent it. – – – – – […]
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Against Adultery (#35, 188)
Against Adultery (#35, 188)
May 2, 2019
26:34
Our society has trivialized adultery. In ancient times it was an absolute no-no even in societies that did not abide by other mitzvos; but in modern times it is tolerated and condoned. The Torah has a very strict prohibition against adultery and draconian edicts and safety measures to prevent it. – – – – – […]
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Not to Kidnap (#36)
Not to Kidnap (#36)
May 9, 2019
25:24
In two separate instances the Torah warns us against stealing. With the understanding that the Torah contains no redundancies, the Talmud explains that one refers to stealing money or possessions, and the other refers to stealing people, i.e. kidnapping. When we read in the Ten Commandments, “Thou shall not steal” it refers to kidnapping. – […]
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Not to Kidnap (#36)
Not to Kidnap (#36)
May 9, 2019
25:24
In two separate instances the Torah warns us against stealing. With the understanding that the Torah contains no redundancies, the Talmud explains that one refers to stealing money or possessions, and the other refers to stealing people, i.e. kidnapping. When we read in the Ten Commandments, “Thou shall not steal” it refers to kidnapping. – […]
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Truthful Testimony (#37, 122, 589)
Truthful Testimony (#37, 122, 589)
May 30, 2019
31:25
The bedrock of any flourishing society is a functioning judicial system, and a judicial system can only operate when witnesses come forth and offer impartial, truthful testimony. The Torah contains 8 mitzvos that relate to testimony, and in this episode, we discuss the commandment to come forth and testify; the prohibition against lying on the witness […]
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Truthful Testimony (#37, 122, 589)
Truthful Testimony (#37, 122, 589)
May 30, 2019
31:25
The bedrock of any flourishing society is a functioning judicial system, and a judicial system can only operate when witnesses come forth and offer impartial, truthful testimony. The Torah contains 8 mitzvos that relate to testimony, and in this episode, we discuss the commandment to come forth and testify; the prohibition against lying on the witness […]
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Thou Shall Not Covet (#38, 416)
Thou Shall Not Covet (#38, 416)
Jun 20, 2019
26:02
The last of the Ten Commandments makes a big – and on the surface quite infeasible – demand that we don’t desire or covet the nice things that belong to others. How can we reasonably fulfill that and what is the underlying lesson? – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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Thou Shall Not Covet (#38, 416)
Thou Shall Not Covet (#38, 416)
Jun 20, 2019
26:02
The last of the Ten Commandments makes a big – and on the surface quite infeasible – demand that we don’t desire or covet the nice things that belong to others. How can we reasonably fulfill that and what is the underlying lesson? – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
1068
Three Post-Sinai Laws (#39, 40, 41)
Three Post-Sinai Laws (#39, 40, 41)
Jul 4, 2019
22:21
Immediately after the Sinai Revelation, the Torah commands three, seemingly distinct, mitzvos: Not to make statues even if their sole function is to beautify; Not to use metal implements to hew the stones of the Altar; Not to ascend the Altar ramp in a way that exposes the underwear of the priests. What are the […]
1069
Three Post-Sinai Laws (#39, 40, 41)
Three Post-Sinai Laws (#39, 40, 41)
Jul 4, 2019
22:21
Immediately after the Sinai Revelation, the Torah commands three, seemingly distinct, mitzvos: Not to make statues even if their sole function is to beautify; Not to use metal implements to hew the stones of the Altar; Not to ascend the Altar ramp in a way that exposes the underwear of the priests. What are the […]
1070
The Jewish Slave (#42, 344-346)
The Jewish Slave (#42, 344-346)
Jul 25, 2019
39:36
The concept of slavery is – for very good reasons – unpalatable to modern sensibilities. Yet the Torah seems to condone slavery, or servitude, to some extent. What is the nature of slavery as outlined in the Torah and what are some of its laws? – – – – – – – – – – […]
1071
The Jewish Slave (#42, 344-346)
The Jewish Slave (#42, 344-346)
Jul 25, 2019
39:36
The concept of slavery is – for very good reasons – unpalatable to modern sensibilities. Yet the Torah seems to condone slavery, or servitude, to some extent. What is the nature of slavery as outlined in the Torah and what are some of its laws? – – – – – – – – – – […]
1072
The Female Jewish Slave (#43-45)
The Female Jewish Slave (#43-45)
Aug 22, 2019
22:51
The Torah allows a father to sell his minor daughter as a servant, and the new master can opt to marry her or wed her to his son, but he cannot restrict her from redeeming herself prior to the conclusion of her term and he cannot sell her to someone else. How can we make […]
1073
The Female Jewish Slave (#43-45)
The Female Jewish Slave (#43-45)
Aug 22, 2019
22:51
The Torah allows a father to sell his minor daughter as a servant, and the new master can opt to marry her or wed her to his son, but he cannot restrict her from redeeming herself prior to the conclusion of her term and he cannot sell her to someone else. How can we make […]
1074
Marital Rights and Responsibilities (#46)
Marital Rights and Responsibilities (#46)
Sep 5, 2019
25:59
A healthy and harmonious marriage cannot be sustained by love alone. The Torah teaches the responsibilities and obligations of a husband that constitute the framework in which their relationship can flourish. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Sponsorship: Please consider […]
1075
Marital Rights and Responsibilities (#46)
Marital Rights and Responsibilities (#46)
Sep 5, 2019
25:59
A healthy and harmonious marriage cannot be sustained by love alone. The Torah teaches the responsibilities and obligations of a husband that constitute the framework in which their relationship can flourish. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Sponsorship: Please consider […]
1076
Capital Punishment (#47, 50, 261, 555)
Capital Punishment (#47, 50, 261, 555)
Sep 12, 2019
35:33
The Torah requires that the most severe sinners are executed in a Jewish court of law, provided that the draconian technicalities governing capital punishment are met. What are the four different methods of execution and what are some of the details of capital crime jurisprudence? – – – – – – – – – – […]
1077
Capital Punishment (#47, 50, 261, 555)
Capital Punishment (#47, 50, 261, 555)
Sep 12, 2019
35:33
The Torah requires that the most severe sinners are executed in a Jewish court of law, provided that the draconian technicalities governing capital punishment are met. What are the four different methods of execution and what are some of the details of capital crime jurisprudence? – – – – – – – – – – […]
1078
Damages (#49, 51-53, 55, 56)
Damages (#49, 51-53, 55, 56)
Jan 13, 2020
35:25
Every functioning society must have property rights and justice. People cannot be allowed to damage and injure each other with impunity. In this podcasts we share an overview of the various Torah mitzvos relating to damages, both personal and property. TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover Please visit our website torchweb.org to get your FREE TORCH Shabbat Light […]
1079
Damages (#49, 51-53, 55, 56)
Damages (#49, 51-53, 55, 56)
Jan 13, 2020
35:25
Every functioning society must have property rights and justice. People cannot be allowed to damage and injure each other with impunity. In this podcasts we share an overview of the various Torah mitzvos relating to damages, both personal and property. TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover Please visit our website torchweb.org to get your FREE TORCH Shabbat Light […]
1080
Theft (#54, 130, 224, 228-9, 522)
Theft (#54, 130, 224, 228-9, 522)
Jan 27, 2020
38:36
The Torah has different laws governing surreptitious theft of money, done in a stealth fashion that the owner is unaware of and brazen, flagrant robbery. What are the differences and why is there that distinction? TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover Please visit our website torchweb.org to get your FREE TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover. – – – – – […]
1081
Theft (#54, 130, 224, 228-9, 522)
Theft (#54, 130, 224, 228-9, 522)
Jan 27, 2020
38:36
The Torah has different laws governing surreptitious theft of money, done in a stealth fashion that the owner is unaware of and brazen, flagrant robbery. What are the differences and why is there that distinction? TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover Please visit our website torchweb.org to get your FREE TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover. – – – – – […]
1082
Monetary Disputes (#57-60, 336)
Monetary Disputes (#57-60, 336)
Apr 28, 2020
28:47
One of the pillars of a functioning society is a fair judiciary that respects private property and adjudicates monetary disputes fairly. The Torah delineates four types of custodians with differing laws governing each of them. In this podcast, we survey the various types of custodians and examine some of the different ways that a Jewish […]
1083
Monetary Disputes (#57-60, 336)
Monetary Disputes (#57-60, 336)
Apr 28, 2020
28:47
One of the pillars of a functioning society is a fair judiciary that respects private property and adjudicates monetary disputes fairly. The Torah delineates four types of custodians with differing laws governing each of them. In this podcast, we survey the various types of custodians and examine some of the different ways that a Jewish […]
1084
Holy Matrimony and Unholy Dalliances (#61, 552, 557-8, 570)
Holy Matrimony and Unholy Dalliances (#61, 552, 557-8, 570)
Jun 8, 2020
27:07
Marriage is the centerpiece of the Jewish family. But what happens when people want to take shortcuts, and fulfill their carnal desires without the hassle of marriage? Please email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover Please visit our website torchweb.org to get your FREE TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover. – […]
1085
Holy Matrimony and Unholy Dalliances (#61, 552, 557-8, 570)
Holy Matrimony and Unholy Dalliances (#61, 552, 557-8, 570)
Jun 8, 2020
27:07
Marriage is the centerpiece of the Jewish family. But what happens when people want to take shortcuts, and fulfill their carnal desires without the hassle of marriage? Please email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover Please visit our website torchweb.org to get your FREE TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover. – […]
1086
Sorcery (#62, 511)
Sorcery (#62, 511)
Jun 29, 2020
33:04
The Torah commands us to not keep sorcerers alive. Sorcery is prohibited on pain of death. What exactly is sorcery and why is it banned? Please email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover Please visit our website torchweb.org to get your FREE TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover. – – – […]
1087
Sorcery (#62, 511)
Sorcery (#62, 511)
Jun 29, 2020
33:04
The Torah commands us to not keep sorcerers alive. Sorcery is prohibited on pain of death. What exactly is sorcery and why is it banned? Please email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover Please visit our website torchweb.org to get your FREE TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover. – – – […]
1088
Sensitivity to Converts (#63-4, 431)
Sensitivity to Converts (#63-4, 431)
Aug 10, 2020
43:43
Is Judaism a religion or a nation? That is a tricky question to answer because the correct answer is a bit of both. We are a nation and therefore if your pedigree is Jewish you are Jewish whether you like it or not. You can be baptized 100 times – you may get wet but […]
1089
Sensitivity to Converts (#63-4, 431)
Sensitivity to Converts (#63-4, 431)
Aug 10, 2020
43:43
Is Judaism a religion or a nation? That is a tricky question to answer because the correct answer is a bit of both. We are a nation and therefore if your pedigree is Jewish you are Jewish whether you like it or not. You can be baptized 100 times – you may get wet but […]
1090
Sensitivity to Widows and Orphans (#65, 591)
Sensitivity to Widows and Orphans (#65, 591)
Aug 24, 2020
29:07
The Almighty is described in Scripture as the “Father of orphans and Judge of widows.” In His Torah, he instructs us to not oppress widows and orphans. The consequences: If you oppress them, He pledges to make your wives widows and your children orphans. Please email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments TORCH Shabbat Light […]
1091
Sensitivity to Widows and Orphans (#65, 591)
Sensitivity to Widows and Orphans (#65, 591)
Aug 24, 2020
29:07
The Almighty is described in Scripture as the “Father of orphans and Judge of widows.” In His Torah, he instructs us to not oppress widows and orphans. The consequences: If you oppress them, He pledges to make your wives widows and your children orphans. Please email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments TORCH Shabbat Light […]
1092
Thanks a Million!
Thanks a Million!
Sep 9, 2020
32:31
Of all the episodes that I have recorded over the years, this will be perhaps the most unique one. For one, it will be released simultaneously on all 6 channels that I am fortunate enough to host: The Parsha Podcast, The Jewish History Podcast, The Mitzvah Podcast , This Jewish Life, The Ethics Podcast, and […]
1093
Thanks a Million!
Thanks a Million!
Sep 9, 2020
32:31
Of all the episodes that I have recorded over the years, this will be perhaps the most unique one. For one, it will be released simultaneously on all 6 channels that I am fortunate enough to host: The Parsha Podcast, The Jewish History Podcast, The Mitzvah Podcast , This Jewish Life, The Ethics Podcast, and […]
1094
Loaning the Needy (#66)
Loaning the Needy (#66)
Sep 29, 2020
28:09
Even greater than the mitzvah of giving charity, of helping the needy by giving them a handout, is the mitzvah of loaning them money in their time of financial despair. Although charity may solve a pauper’s problem, a timely loan may prevent it. Please email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover Please […]
1095
Loaning the Needy (#66)
Loaning the Needy (#66)
Sep 29, 2020
28:09
Even greater than the mitzvah of giving charity, of helping the needy by giving them a handout, is the mitzvah of loaning them money in their time of financial despair. Although charity may solve a pauper’s problem, a timely loan may prevent it. Please email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover Please […]
1096
Loan Servicing (#67-8, 343, 476, 572-3)
Loan Servicing (#67-8, 343, 476, 572-3)
Oct 19, 2020
29:18
Loaning money to others in their time of need is one of the greatest mitzvos. But how do you properly service those loans? The Torah outlines some very surprising rules for how we must treat our debtors. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
1097
Loan Servicing (#67-8, 343, 476, 572-3)
Loan Servicing (#67-8, 343, 476, 572-3)
Oct 19, 2020
29:18
Loaning money to others in their time of need is one of the greatest mitzvos. But how do you properly service those loans? The Torah outlines some very surprising rules for how we must treat our debtors. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
1098
Not to Curse (#69, 71, 231)
Not to Curse (#69, 71, 231)
Oct 27, 2020
39:40
Speech is the quintessential human ability. The ability to converse verbally is man’s superpower. In these three mitzvos we are told how man can negatively affect other people with words. This podcast also contains a mind-blowing interpretation from Rambam. If you want to truly understand human abilities and spiritual powers, this is a must-listen podcast. […]
1099
Not to Curse (#69, 71, 231)
Not to Curse (#69, 71, 231)
Oct 27, 2020
39:40
Speech is the quintessential human ability. The ability to converse verbally is man’s superpower. In these three mitzvos we are told how man can negatively affect other people with words. This podcast also contains a mind-blowing interpretation from Rambam. If you want to truly understand human abilities and spiritual powers, this is a must-listen podcast. […]
1100
Tithes (#72, 395, 473-4, 507) + TORCH Fundraiser
Tithes (#72, 395, 473-4, 507) + TORCH Fundraiser
Mar 3, 2021
41:18
Please support The Mitzvah Podcast and the annual TORCH fundraiser at giveTORCH.org Every donation will be TRIPLED Show your support for TORCH and The Mitzvah Podcast and donate to the annual fundraiser at giveTORCH.org – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]