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14301
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14302
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14303
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14304
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14305
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14306
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14307
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14308
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14309
Parshas Reeh (Rebroadcast)
Parshas Reeh (Rebroadcast)
Aug 6, 2023
1:00:30
This week’s parsha marks a transition in the Book of Deuteronomy: it is no longer primarily about admonishment and rebuke and warnings, instead we read a bevy of mitzvos – some repetitions and some new ones that have hitherto not been mentioned. – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
14310
Words of Justice (Torah Bais 3)
Words of Justice (Torah Bais 3)
Aug 6, 2023
56:29
We need your help!! August is Podcast Improvement Month at TORCH ... Please help us improve at TORCHsurvey.com This week, we learn the secret of effective prayer and how to avoid the negative elements that hinder us during prayer. The purpose of Rebbe Nachman's teaching in the Likutei Moharan is for each and every Jew to excel and elevate their relationship with their creator. Welcome to this journey of spiritual enlightenment with the teaching of this great book. *****Rabbi Lazer Brody is an accomplished Torah scholar, world renowned lecturer, prolific author and the founder and leader of Emuna Beams.To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Lazer Brody: https://www.emunabeams.comand https://lazerbeams.com Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe serves as the Executive Director of TORCH since 2005.To listen to podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol The Mission of TORCH is to Connect Jews and Judaism by providing meaningful learning opportunities for every Jewish individual in the Houston area irrespective of background, affiliation, denomination or level of observance and to enable them to experience the joy and vibrancy of Judaism in a welcoming environment. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Programs. For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com Recorded via TORCHzoom.com online presentation of Rabbi Lazer Brody (Ashdod, Israel) by TORCH Centre (Houston, Texas) on August 3, 2023.Released as Podcast on August 6, 2023 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14312
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14313
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14314
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14315
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14316
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14317
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14318
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14319
Chazara Gittin 81
Chazara Gittin 81
Aug 6, 2023
17:01
He changed his mind
14320
Gittin 82
Gittin 82
Aug 6, 2023
20:23
Everyone except for...
14321
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14322
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14323
What God Wants
What God Wants
Aug 6, 2023
39:34
The Torah is an instruction manual from God. The word Torah, in fact, means instruction. The Torah contains many details; in fact, there is no conceivable situation that the Torah does not provide guidance for. But what is the ultimate goal of Torah? What does the finished product supposed to look like? In a surprising […]
14324
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14325
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14326
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14327
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14328
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14329
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14330
Trust Sages
Trust Sages
Aug 7, 2023
44:03
Our primary responsibility as humans and as Jews is to develop and deepen our faith in the Creator. Can we have faith in man? Can we have faith in a mortal? In the 24th way to achieve and acquire wisdom, we learn about the concept of having faith in our Sages. What does it mean […]
14331
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14332
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14333
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14334
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14335
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14336
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14337
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14338
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14339
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14340
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14341
Unlocking the Secrets of Health and Spirituality: A Deep Dive into Well-Being (Part 1)
Unlocking the Secrets of Health and Spirituality: A Deep Dive into Well-Being (Part 1)
Aug 7, 2023
52:43
We need your help!! August is Podcast Improvement Month at TORCH ... Please help us improve at TORCHsurvey.com Take a leap with us into the sacred realm of health, spirituality and well-being. This episode is an enlightening deep-dive into the importance of maintaining a strong mind and body for a richer connection with the divine. Expect to be enlightened, as we take a fascinating journey, tracing the teachings of Deuteronomy 4:15, highlighting the importance of taking care of your body as an attribute of godliness. We'll discuss balance in diet, exercise, and mental health, and the essential role of proper hygiene and sleep habits in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We'll journey through the miraculous workings of the human body, especially our digestive system. From the breaking down of food with saliva to the further processing in our stomach with fluids and bile, we will marvel at the complexities of these natural processes and appreciate our bodies. We'll discuss how Halacha guides us to maintain a healthy body, heed the dangers of overeating, and understand the spiritual teachings around eating habits and physical activity. We'll discuss the significance of slow eating and how our sleep habits influence digestion. This episode is your ticket to unravel the intricate intertwining of health, diet, and spirituality. You'll be inspired to embark on your own journey of well-being, equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions that suit your lifestyle and constitution. Be prepared for a transformation that extends beyond physical health, tapping into the spiritual essence of well-being. Don't miss this invigorating ride towards a healthier, more vibrant life! This episode (#212) of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe is dedicated in Honor of Alex & Deb Ebner on the birth of their Baby Boy! **** 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 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/donate. Thank you! For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on June 6, 2023, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on August 7, 2023 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
14342
Unlocking the Secrets of Health and Spirituality: A Deep Dive into Well-Being (Part 1)
Unlocking the Secrets of Health and Spirituality: A Deep Dive into Well-Being (Part 1)
Aug 7, 2023
53:21
We need your help!! August is Podcast Improvement Month at TORCH ... Please help us improve at TORCHsurvey.com Take a leap with us into the sacred realm of health, spirituality and well-being. This episode is an enlightening deep-dive into the importance of maintaining a strong mind and body for a richer connection with the divine. Expect to be enlightened, as we take a fascinating journey, tracing the teachings of Deuteronomy 4:15, highlighting the importance of taking care of your body as an attribute of godliness. We'll discuss balance in diet, exercise, and mental health, and the essential role of proper hygiene and sleep habits in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We'll journey through the miraculous workings of the human body, especially our digestive system. From the breaking down of food with saliva to the further processing in our stomach with fluids and bile, we will marvel at the complexities of these natural processes and appreciate our bodies. We'll discuss how Halacha guides us to maintain a healthy body, heed the dangers of overeating, and understand the spiritual teachings around eating habits and physical activity. We'll discuss the significance of slow eating and how our sleep habits influence digestion. This episode is your ticket to unravel the intricate intertwining of health, diet, and spirituality. You'll be inspired to embark on your own journey of well-being, equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions that suit your lifestyle and constitution. Be prepared for a transformation that extends beyond physical health, tapping into the spiritual essence of well-being. Don't miss this invigorating ride towards a healthier, more vibrant life! This episode (#212) of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe is dedicated in Honor of Alex & Deb Ebner on the birth of their Baby Boy! **** 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 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/donate. Thank you! For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on June 6, 2023, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on August 7, 2023 ★ Support this podcast ★
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Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14344
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14345
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14346
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14347
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14348
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
14349
Gittin 83
Gittin 83
Aug 8, 2023
25:01
No answering the lion after he passes
14350
Re’eh – Look at Me (5781)
Re’eh – Look at Me (5781)
Aug 8, 2023
45:33
Moshe begins our parsha by presenting the Nation with a choice: See, I have placed before you today blessing and curse. And he continues to state that the blessing is the steadfast observance of the commandments of the Almighty, while the curse is the repudiation of said commandments. In this special edition of the Parsha […]
14351
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
14352
Shavuot: A Primer
Shavuot: A Primer
Jun 2, 2019
50:27
Shavuot is described as “The time of the giving of our Torah” in the Festival liturgy; in the Torah and the Talmud, four other names are attributed to the holiday that falls out on the 6th of Sivan. What are the five names of the Festival and what do they connote? Why do we read […]
14353
The Three Weeks: A Primer (Rebroadcast)
The Three Weeks: A Primer (Rebroadcast)
Jul 21, 2019
52:20
For the three weeks spanning from the fast of the 17th of Tammuz until the fast of Tisha B’av (9th of Av), the Jewish nation practices collective mourning. This mourning is the result of a collection of calamitous things that has happened to our ancestors during these inauspicious times. What is the background of these […]
14354
The Three Weeks: A Primer (Rebroadcast)
The Three Weeks: A Primer (Rebroadcast)
Jul 21, 2019
52:20
For the three weeks spanning from the fast of the 17th of Tammuz until the fast of Tisha B’av (9th of Av), the Jewish nation practices collective mourning. This mourning is the result of a collection of calamitous things that has happened to our ancestors during these inauspicious times. What is the background of these […]
14355
What God Actually Wants
What God Actually Wants
Aug 20, 2019
49:59
The Torah is God’s revelation and directives to mankind. In it, He commands, instructs, and guides us in how to behave and what to do in our lives. But what does God really want from us? What’s the bottom line? In an intriguing and provocative verse in Deuteronomy (10:12), Moses asks this question. His answer, […]
14356
Elul: Making the Most out of these Favorable Days
Elul: Making the Most out of these Favorable Days
Sep 4, 2019
36:25
Elul is the name of the month that precedes Rosh Hashanah and the Days of Awe. The 40 days spanning from the first of Elul until Yom Kippur are the most spiritually auspicious days of the year; during this period we can re-imagine who we are and who we want to be — and transform […]
14357
Elul: Making the Most out of these Favorable Days
Elul: Making the Most out of these Favorable Days
Sep 4, 2019
36:25
Elul is the name of the month that precedes Rosh Hashanah and the Days of Awe. The 40 days spanning from the first of Elul until Yom Kippur are the most spiritually auspicious days of the year; during this period we can re-imagine who we are and who we want to be — and transform […]
14358
Insights from the Rosh Hashana Torah Reading (1st day – Genesis Chapter 21)
Insights from the Rosh Hashana Torah Reading (1st day – Genesis Chapter 21)
Sep 23, 2019
1:03:28
The Torah readings for the two days of Rosh Hashana were not arbitrarily chosen. There are very good reasons why on the first day of Rosh Hashana we read Genesis chapter 21, which tells of the conception and birth of Isaac, and the banishment of Ishmael, his brush with death, and his salvation. In this […]
14359
Insights from the Rosh Hashana Torah Reading (1st day – Genesis Chapter 21)
Insights from the Rosh Hashana Torah Reading (1st day – Genesis Chapter 21)
Sep 23, 2019
1:03:28
The Torah readings for the two days of Rosh Hashana were not arbitrarily chosen. There are very good reasons why on the first day of Rosh Hashana we read Genesis chapter 21, which tells of the conception and birth of Isaac, and the banishment of Ishmael, his brush with death, and his salvation. In this […]
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Insights from the Rosh Hashana Torah Reading (2nd day – Genesis Chapter 22: The Binding of Isaac)
Insights from the Rosh Hashana Torah Reading (2nd day – Genesis Chapter 22: The Binding of Isaac)
Sep 29, 2019
55:01
On the second day of Rosh Hashana, we read the Torah section of Genesis chapter 22 that tells the very famous and quite troubling episode of the Binding of Isaac. Abraham – the same Abraham who railed against the ways of child sacrifice of the pagans – is instructed by God to take Isaac – the […]
14361
Insights from the Rosh Hashana Torah Reading (2nd day – Genesis Chapter 22: The Binding of Isaac)
Insights from the Rosh Hashana Torah Reading (2nd day – Genesis Chapter 22: The Binding of Isaac)
Sep 29, 2019
55:01
On the second day of Rosh Hashana, we read the Torah section of Genesis chapter 22 that tells the very famous and quite troubling episode of the Binding of Isaac. Abraham – the same Abraham who railed against the ways of child sacrifice of the pagans – is instructed by God to take Isaac – the […]
14362
Book of Jonah: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Chapter 1)
Book of Jonah: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Chapter 1)
Oct 6, 2019
1:10:35
On Yom Kippur afternoon, we read the 48-verse Book of Jonah, which tells of a renegade prophet, Jonah, who defies the directive of God and refuses to castigate the people of Nineveh and instead escapes from God to Tarshish – with mixed results. A simple reading of the story reveals a tale of repentance, both of […]
14363
Book of Jonah: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Chapter 1)
Book of Jonah: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Chapter 1)
Oct 6, 2019
1:10:35
On Yom Kippur afternoon, we read the 48-verse Book of Jonah, which tells of a renegade prophet, Jonah, who defies the directive of God and refuses to castigate the people of Nineveh and instead escapes from God to Tarshish – with mixed results. A simple reading of the story reveals a tale of repentance, both of […]
14364
Book of Jonah Part Two: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Chapters 2-4)
Book of Jonah Part Two: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Chapters 2-4)
Oct 28, 2019
1:05:51
On Yom Kippur afternoon, we read the 48-verse Book of Jonah, which tells of a renegade prophet, Jonah, who defies the directive of God and refuses to castigate the people of Nineveh and instead escapes from God to Tarshish – with mixed results. A simple reading of the story reveals a tale of repentance, both of […]
14365
Book of Jonah Part Two: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Chapters 2-4)
Book of Jonah Part Two: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Chapters 2-4)
Oct 28, 2019
1:05:51
On Yom Kippur afternoon, we read the 48-verse Book of Jonah, which tells of a renegade prophet, Jonah, who defies the directive of God and refuses to castigate the people of Nineveh and instead escapes from God to Tarshish – with mixed results. A simple reading of the story reveals a tale of repentance, both of […]
14366
Why Gratitude Matters + FREE TORCH Gift
Why Gratitude Matters + FREE TORCH Gift
Dec 3, 2019
53:12
Gratitude is a character trait that is universally lauded. In Torah Literature it is, of course, a central characteristic of the righteous, and even the secular world has adopted it as an admirable virtue. But when we examine the Torah sources we discover that gratitude is not only about being nice and pleasant, it lies […]
14367
Why Gratitude Matters + FREE TORCH Gift
Why Gratitude Matters + FREE TORCH Gift
Dec 3, 2019
53:12
Gratitude is a character trait that is universally lauded. In Torah Literature it is, of course, a central characteristic of the righteous, and even the secular world has adopted it as an admirable virtue. But when we examine the Torah sources we discover that gratitude is not only about being nice and pleasant, it lies […]
14368
Chanukah: History, Laws, and Customs
Chanukah: History, Laws, and Customs
Dec 23, 2019
47:31
About 2,200 years ago, the Jewish Nation faced an existential threat: The Assyrian Greek Empire led by Antiochus and his Hellenist henchmen undertook a concerted campaign to systematically eradicate the Jewish religion. They sought to make the Jews forget the Torah and depart from the mitzvos; they defiled the Temple; they harassed the Jewish daughters; […]
14369
Chanukah: History, Laws, and Customs
Chanukah: History, Laws, and Customs
Dec 23, 2019
47:31
About 2,200 years ago, the Jewish Nation faced an existential threat: The Assyrian Greek Empire led by Antiochus and his Hellenist henchmen undertook a concerted campaign to systematically eradicate the Jewish religion. They sought to make the Jews forget the Torah and depart from the mitzvos; they defiled the Temple; they harassed the Jewish daughters; […]
14370
Kindling the Jewish Soul: Understanding the Deeper Meaning of the Menorah: (Recorded Live in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada)
Kindling the Jewish Soul: Understanding the Deeper Meaning of the Menorah: (Recorded Live in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada)
Dec 26, 2019
53:57
This unique podcast was recorded live at the Aish Thornhill Community Shul on the third day of Chanukah 5780. In the talk we suggest a cogent and unified explanation of the festival of Chanukah, and specifically, of the menorah candles. We begin by noting the many differences between the Chanukah candles and the other rabbinic mitzvah […]
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Kindling the Jewish Soul: Understanding the Deeper Meaning of the Menorah: (Recorded Live in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada)
Kindling the Jewish Soul: Understanding the Deeper Meaning of the Menorah: (Recorded Live in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada)
Dec 26, 2019
53:57
This unique podcast was recorded live at the Aish Thornhill Community Shul on the third day of Chanukah 5780. In the talk we suggest a cogent and unified explanation of the festival of Chanukah, and specifically, of the menorah candles. We begin by noting the many differences between the Chanukah candles and the other rabbinic mitzvah […]
14372
Age of the Universe: Can Torah and Science be Reconciled?
Age of the Universe: Can Torah and Science be Reconciled?
Feb 19, 2020
42:36
According to Jewish tradition, 2020 is the year 5780. Science estimates the age of the universe to be somewhere between 13.8-15.4 billion years. In this podcast, we will share a brilliant reconciliation sourced from centuries-old Kabbalistic books. The Shema Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shema-podcast/id1498489422 Daf Yomi Breakneck Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daf-yomi-breakneck-with-rabbi-elchanan-shoff/id1494823922 TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover Please visit our website torchweb.org to […]
14373
Age of the Universe: Can Torah and Science be Reconciled?
Age of the Universe: Can Torah and Science be Reconciled?
Feb 19, 2020
42:36
According to Jewish tradition, 2020 is the year 5780. Science estimates the age of the universe to be somewhere between 13.8-15.4 billion years. In this podcast, we will share a brilliant reconciliation sourced from centuries-old Kabbalistic books. The Shema Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shema-podcast/id1498489422 Daf Yomi Breakneck Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daf-yomi-breakneck-with-rabbi-elchanan-shoff/id1494823922 TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover Please visit our website torchweb.org to […]
14374
A Grandson Remembers: Reflections, Stories, and Lessons of Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe
A Grandson Remembers: Reflections, Stories, and Lessons of Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe
Mar 3, 2020
1:08:38
My grandfather, Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe, was one of the 20th Century’s most important rabbis. But unlike many of his contemporaries, he had a very unusual path to becoming the transformative Torah Sage that he became. In this very special and personal podcast episode, I share several never-before-told stories about his life and I speculate several […]
14375
A Grandson Remembers: Reflections, Stories, and Lessons of Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe
A Grandson Remembers: Reflections, Stories, and Lessons of Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe
Mar 3, 2020
1:08:38
My grandfather, Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe, was one of the 20th Century’s most important rabbis. But unlike many of his contemporaries, he had a very unusual path to becoming the transformative Torah Sage that he became. In this very special and personal podcast episode, I share several never-before-told stories about his life and I speculate several […]
14376
Plagues, Epidemics, and Quarantines in Jewish Philosophy
Plagues, Epidemics, and Quarantines in Jewish Philosophy
Mar 23, 2020
1:29:02
We are living in extraordinary times and facing unprecedented challenges: The coronavirus is upending everyday life in a way that we have never seen in our lifetime. People are scared, people are quarantined, markets are plummeting, schools are off, shuls and yeshivos are shuttered, no one can get toilet paper or bottled water – our […]
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Plagues, Epidemics, and Quarantines in Jewish Philosophy
Plagues, Epidemics, and Quarantines in Jewish Philosophy
Mar 23, 2020
1:29:02
We are living in extraordinary times and facing unprecedented challenges: The coronavirus is upending everyday life in a way that we have never seen in our lifetime. People are scared, people are quarantined, markets are plummeting, schools are off, shuls and yeshivos are shuttered, no one can get toilet paper or bottled water – our […]
14378
The Essence of Pesach
The Essence of Pesach
Mar 29, 2020
1:11:33
The Festival of Pesach is described as, “The time of our Freedom”, and “The Festival of Matzos.” What is the essence of these days? What is the distinct power that we can tap into over the course of this 8-day Festival? In this special pre-Pesach episode, we learn the central point of the Festival that […]
14379
The Essence of Pesach
The Essence of Pesach
Mar 29, 2020
1:11:33
The Festival of Pesach is described as, “The time of our Freedom”, and “The Festival of Matzos.” What is the essence of these days? What is the distinct power that we can tap into over the course of this 8-day Festival? In this special pre-Pesach episode, we learn the central point of the Festival that […]
14380
The Four Sons of the Seder: Strategies to Motivate all types of Children
The Four Sons of the Seder: Strategies to Motivate all types of Children
Apr 2, 2020
49:16
The Torah provides four verses that describe the appropriate conversations fathers should have with their sons on Pesach Eve. The Haggadah explains that each conversation refers to a different type of son. There is a distinct dialogue with the wise son, the wicked son, the simple son, and the son who does not know how […]
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The Four Sons of the Seder: Strategies to Motivate all types of Children
The Four Sons of the Seder: Strategies to Motivate all types of Children
Apr 2, 2020
49:16
The Torah provides four verses that describe the appropriate conversations fathers should have with their sons on Pesach Eve. The Haggadah explains that each conversation refers to a different type of son. There is a distinct dialogue with the wise son, the wicked son, the simple son, and the son who does not know how […]
14382
Spiritual Opportunism: A Special Shiur for Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe’s Yahrtzeit
Spiritual Opportunism: A Special Shiur for Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe’s Yahrtzeit
Apr 12, 2020
26:14
It has been 15 years since my illustrious grandfather, Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe, passed away, on the first day of Chol HaMoed Pesach 2005. In this special shiur to mark his yahrtzeit, we speculate the ways that he became great and take a very valuable lesson on how to become great ourselves during this coronavirus pandemic. […]
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Spiritual Opportunism: A Special Shiur for Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe’s Yahrtzeit
Spiritual Opportunism: A Special Shiur for Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe’s Yahrtzeit
Apr 12, 2020
26:14
It has been 15 years since my illustrious grandfather, Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe, passed away, on the first day of Chol HaMoed Pesach 2005. In this special shiur to mark his yahrtzeit, we speculate the ways that he became great and take a very valuable lesson on how to become great ourselves during this coronavirus pandemic. […]
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Bamidbar and Shavuos: The Indispensability of each Jew
Bamidbar and Shavuos: The Indispensability of each Jew
May 21, 2020
56:24
Parshas Bamidbar is the Torah portion that we read immediately prior to Shavuos, the Festival of the Giving of the Torah, each year. In this special episode, we offer a mind-bending idea to ponder the connection between Shavuos and Parshas Bamidbar. To aid with visualizing the contents of this unique episode, please download the accompanying […]
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Bamidbar and Shavuos: The Indispensability of each Jew
Bamidbar and Shavuos: The Indispensability of each Jew
May 21, 2020
56:24
Parshas Bamidbar is the Torah portion that we read immediately prior to Shavuos, the Festival of the Giving of the Torah, each year. In this special episode, we offer a mind-bending idea to ponder the connection between Shavuos and Parshas Bamidbar. To aid with visualizing the contents of this unique episode, please download the accompanying […]
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The Essence of Tisha B’Av
The Essence of Tisha B’Av
Jul 22, 2020
31:30
Tisha B’Av (The Ninth of Av) is the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. On this day, the Spies returned from scouting the Land and spooked the Nation with their evil report prompting the Nation to needlessly bewail their fate the entire night. As retribution, God pledged: “You cried on this night for no reason, […]
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The Essence of Tisha B’Av
The Essence of Tisha B’Av
Jul 22, 2020
31:30
Tisha B’Av (The Ninth of Av) is the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. On this day, the Spies returned from scouting the Land and spooked the Nation with their evil report prompting the Nation to needlessly bewail their fate the entire night. As retribution, God pledged: “You cried on this night for no reason, […]
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An Invitation to The Afterlife (4:21-2)
An Invitation to The Afterlife (4:21-2)
Aug 4, 2020
1:10:09
We all recognize that we will eventually die. Each of us know that there will come a point in time where our body and Soul separate and go their own way. The body will return to its origin, the dust, and the Soul will return to its Heavenly roots. What happens to our Soul in […]
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An Invitation to The Afterlife (4:21-2)
An Invitation to The Afterlife (4:21-2)
Aug 4, 2020
1:10:09
We all recognize that we will eventually die. Each of us know that there will come a point in time where our body and Soul separate and go their own way. The body will return to its origin, the dust, and the Soul will return to its Heavenly roots. What happens to our Soul in […]
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The Shabbat Gift
The Shabbat Gift
Aug 19, 2020
46:46
The laws of Shabbat are vast and seemingly draconian. A study of its laws reveal a comprehensive governance of every aspect of our lives on Shabbat. The Talmud even declares that greetings one’s fellow on Shabbat is “barely permitted.” To an outsider looking in, the laws of Shabbat are crippling and limiting. The Talmud offers […]
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The Shabbat Gift
The Shabbat Gift
Aug 19, 2020
46:46
The laws of Shabbat are vast and seemingly draconian. A study of its laws reveal a comprehensive governance of every aspect of our lives on Shabbat. The Talmud even declares that greetings one’s fellow on Shabbat is “barely permitted.” To an outsider looking in, the laws of Shabbat are crippling and limiting. The Talmud offers […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Rosh Hashana Reading (1st day – Genesis Chapter 21)
Rosh Hashana Reading (1st day – Genesis Chapter 21)
Sep 13, 2020
59:55
The Torah readings for the two days of Rosh Hashana were not arbitrarily chosen. There are very good reasons why on the first day of Rosh Hashana we read Genesis chapter 21, which tells of the conception and birth of Isaac, and the banishment of Ishmael, his brush with death, and his salvation. In this […]
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Rosh Hashana Reading (1st day – Genesis Chapter 21)
Rosh Hashana Reading (1st day – Genesis Chapter 21)
Sep 13, 2020
59:55
The Torah readings for the two days of Rosh Hashana were not arbitrarily chosen. There are very good reasons why on the first day of Rosh Hashana we read Genesis chapter 21, which tells of the conception and birth of Isaac, and the banishment of Ishmael, his brush with death, and his salvation. In this […]
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Rosh Hashana Reading (2nd day – Genesis Chapter 22: The Binding of Isaac)
Rosh Hashana Reading (2nd day – Genesis Chapter 22: The Binding of Isaac)
Sep 14, 2020
54:36
On the second day of Rosh Hashana, we read the Torah section of Genesis chapter 22 that tells the very famous and quite troubling episode of the Binding of Isaac. Abraham – the same Abraham who railed against the ways of child sacrifice of the pagans – is instructed by God to take Isaac – the same Isaac […]
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Rosh Hashana Reading (2nd day – Genesis Chapter 22: The Binding of Isaac)
Rosh Hashana Reading (2nd day – Genesis Chapter 22: The Binding of Isaac)
Sep 14, 2020
54:36
On the second day of Rosh Hashana, we read the Torah section of Genesis chapter 22 that tells the very famous and quite troubling episode of the Binding of Isaac. Abraham – the same Abraham who railed against the ways of child sacrifice of the pagans – is instructed by God to take Isaac – the same Isaac […]
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The Repentance Continuum
The Repentance Continuum
Sep 23, 2020
41:42
The Ten Days of Repentance, beginning with the two days of Rosh Hashana and culminating in Yom Kippur, are the season of repentance in the Jewish calendar. On these days, the Almighty is close to us. Our prayers are more efficacious. Our spiritual accomplishments are amplified and accelerated during these powerful, awesome days. Our Sages […]
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The Repentance Continuum
The Repentance Continuum
Sep 23, 2020
41:42
The Ten Days of Repentance, beginning with the two days of Rosh Hashana and culminating in Yom Kippur, are the season of repentance in the Jewish calendar. On these days, the Almighty is close to us. Our prayers are more efficacious. Our spiritual accomplishments are amplified and accelerated during these powerful, awesome days. Our Sages […]
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The Sukkah and The Lulav
The Sukkah and The Lulav
Oct 1, 2020
58:45
The two mitzvos of the Festival of Sukkos (Sukkot) are the shaking of the Lulav and the Four Species and the dwelling in the Sukkah. What is the deeper meaning behind these mitzvos? In this special pre-Festival episode, we examine the two mitzvos of Sukkos and see what they teach us about the Festival in […]