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Way 12: The Secret Power of Teaching Others [Jewish Inspiration]
Way 12: The Secret Power of Teaching Others [Jewish Inspiration]
Apr 14, 2026
13:16
In episode twelve of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores Bipilpol Talmidim (or Bipilpol Haverim) — “through the discussion/teaching of students” or “teach in order to learn.” The true test of whether you have properly acquired an idea is your ability to teach it to someone else. If you cannot explain or relay it clearly, you have not yet fully internalized it. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that teaching is an obligation in Judaism (“lilmod ul’elamed” — learn and teach). Sharing wisdom brings self-respect, creativity, and deeper understanding. The Hebrew letter Lamed beautifully illustrates the process: it rises above the line (reaching up to a teacher), moves horizontally (discussing with a peer), and descends below the line (teaching someone who knows less). The three Vavs in the letter Lamed total 18 (Chai — life), teaching that bringing Torah to life requires this cycle of learning, discussing, and teaching. He shares personal examples: obligating himself to teach EMT material (even to one friend) forced him to master it; creating this very 48 Ways series as a way to learn the material deeply; and encouraging home study groups where anyone can share what they’ve learned. Additional insights include asking students “What did you understand?” to clarify ideas, allowing students to “fall” and learn from mistakes (like teaching a child to walk or Michael Jordan being cut from his high school team), and the importance of passion — teach what you love, and the passion will transfer. Failures are teachers (Babe Ruth, Mark Cuban, John Wooden). Real wisdom includes saying “I don’t know.” Rabbi Wolbe contrasts the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee), which gives its sweet water and stays alive, with the Dead Sea, which receives but never gives and remains “dead.” Teaching is the final stage of the four-step learning process (plowing, planting, harvesting, consuming) that integrates knowledge into life. When we teach, we examine our own understanding, gain confidence, and contribute to the betterment of the world. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio B on May 6, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 17, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
16202
Yom HaShoah: Lessons from the Holocaust [Short & Sad Inspiration]
Yom HaShoah: Lessons from the Holocaust [Short & Sad Inspiration]
Apr 14, 2026
22:56
In this somber yet inspiring episode marking Yom HaShoah (27 Nisan), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe reflects on the Holocaust's scale: over 42,000 ghettos and camps, 30,000 slave labor camps, 1,150 Jewish ghettos, nearly 1,000 concentration camps, and estimates of 15–20 million people imprisoned or murdered across Europe, including 6 million Jews (1.5 million of them children). He stresses the sin of the innocent bystander—when evil unfolds (muggings, rapes, antisemitic attacks in broad daylight), we cannot remain silent or walk by. Rabbi Wolbe warns against "cancel culture" and purification movements that echo elitist cleansing, urging caution: Germany saw itself as the pinnacle of civilization yet descended into barbarism. He highlights two Jewish responses to the Shoah—some distanced from God, others (including his own grandparents who lost family) drew closer through emunah. Lessons for Jews: stop assimilating or hiding identity (wear yarmulke, tzitzit, Star of David with pride); teach children to embrace Judaism openly; remember daily (light a ner neshama, learn mishnayot for the neshamos); never forget that spiritual Holocaust continues via assimilation in the Diaspora (only Orthodoxy is growing). True greatness is exemplified by stories of self-sacrifice in the camps—sharing one blanket among many, giving the last matzah to children so they would know its taste. We must be an ohr lagoyim (light to the nations), exemplifying honesty, kindness, and godliness so the world points to us and says, "These are God's people." The episode ends with a call to turn Yom HaShoah into rejoicing through unity, mitzvot, and anticipation of Moshiach and the rebuilt Temple in Yerushalayim. Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on April 11, 2023, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 16, 2023 Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #YomHaShoah, #HolocaustRemembrance, #Shoah, #NeverForget, #JewishPride, #SpiritualHolocaust, #StandWithIsrael, # antisemitism, #HolocaustLessons, #ShareTheBlanket, #MitzvahForSouls, #NeverAgain ★ Support this podcast ★
16203
Way 12: The Secret Power of Teaching Others
Way 12: The Secret Power of Teaching Others
Apr 14, 2026
13:16
In episode twelve of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores Bipilpol Talmidim (or Bipilpol Haverim) — “through the discussion/teaching of students” or “teach in order to learn.” The true test of whether you have properly acquired an idea is your ability to teach it to someone else. If you cannot explain or relay it clearly, you have not yet fully internalized it. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that teaching is an obligation in Judaism (“lilmod ul’elamed” — learn and teach). Sharing wisdom brings self-respect, creativity, and deeper understanding. The Hebrew letter Lamed beautifully illustrates the process: it rises above the line (reaching up to a teacher), moves horizontally (discussing with a peer), and descends below the line (teaching someone who knows less). The three Vavs in the letter Lamed total 18 (Chai — life), teaching that bringing Torah to life requires this cycle of learning, discussing, and teaching. He shares personal examples: obligating himself to teach EMT material (even to one friend) forced him to master it; creating this very 48 Ways series as a way to learn the material deeply; and encouraging home study groups where anyone can share what they’ve learned. Additional insights include asking students “What did you understand?” to clarify ideas, allowing students to “fall” and learn from mistakes (like teaching a child to walk or Michael Jordan being cut from his high school team), and the importance of passion — teach what you love, and the passion will transfer. Failures are teachers (Babe Ruth, Mark Cuban, John Wooden). Real wisdom includes saying “I don’t know.” Rabbi Wolbe contrasts the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee), which gives its sweet water and stays alive, with the Dead Sea, which receives but never gives and remains “dead.” Teaching is the final stage of the four-step learning process (plowing, planting, harvesting, consuming) that integrates knowledge into life. When we teach, we examine our own understanding, gain confidence, and contribute to the betterment of the world. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio B on May 6, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 17, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
16204
Exposing the Illusion of the System
Exposing the Illusion of the System
Apr 13, 2026
32:52
This episode tackles a tension most people never resolve: you don’t control outcomes, yet you’re still responsible to fully engage in the process. If you internalize this properly, it can remove a tremendous amount of pressure, frustration, and confusion from your life. You’ll learn how to stay disciplined and active in your work, health, and responsibilities without tying your sense of control or self-worth to the results. At a deeper level, this episode reframes the purpose of life itself: to expose the illusion of independent cause and effect—the klipa—and reveal Hashem as the true source behind everything. You’ll walk away with a practical framework for doing this in real time, through your actions, your mindset, and even your speech. The result is a calmer, more focused inner world, stronger trust in Hashem, and a clearer understanding of how to live in reality while still fully participating in it.
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Menachos 92
Menachos 92
Apr 14, 2026
24:02
Only two!
16206
Chazara Menachos 91
Chazara Menachos 91
Apr 14, 2026
21:45
Each Korban has its own
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Way 11: The Transformative Power of True Friendship
Way 11: The Transformative Power of True Friendship
Apr 13, 2026
8:14
In episode eleven of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches Be-Dibuk Chaverim — “clinging to friends” or “using friendship for living.” A true friend is not left to chance; the sages instruct us to “buy” or invest in a good friend because friendship is essential for growth, accountability, and life itself. The Talmud states that one who has no friends is better off dead, as friends challenge us, point out blind spots, sharpen us like two knives against each other, and provide objectivity that we cannot achieve alone. Rabbi Wolbe explains that friends help correct our mistakes, hold us accountable, and strengthen us through connection (chaver comes from chibur — joining together to form something stronger). Just as two scholars learning Torah together bring the Divine Presence among them, friends sharpen one another and help achieve greatness through teamwork. We are profoundly affected by our environment and the people around us — if our friends pursue wisdom or Torah, we will too; if they pursue other things, we tend to follow. He highlights marriage as a prime example of friendship that reveals blind spots and helps overcome flaws such as arrogance. Additional teachings include: talk things out even when perspectives differ; people of goodwill reasoning together usually reach common ground; a friend offers “critical love” — honest feedback rooted in care; and we must be the gatekeepers of our environment, actively choosing positive influences and removing negative ones. He references the Mossad’s post-Yom Kippur War policy change: even low-ranking warnings must be taken seriously, warning against “holier-than-thou” attitudes. The episode stresses that with good friends our problems are cut in half and our strengths doubled, while negative people drag us down. Friendship is a deliberate investment that fuels spiritual and personal growth. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio B on May 6, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 17, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
16208
The Pariah Messiah
The Pariah Messiah
Apr 13, 2026
47:04
The Talmud describes Messiah as a Metzora (one stricken with tzaraas) bandaging his bandages outside of the gates of Rome. Why is the messiah described as an outcast, as a leper, ostracized from society? Why is Messiah hanging out in Rome, of all places? Shouldn’t he be in a location more associated with our people? Shouldn’t […]
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Way 11: The Transformative Power of True Friendship [Jewish Inspiration]
Way 11: The Transformative Power of True Friendship [Jewish Inspiration]
Apr 12, 2026
8:14
In episode eleven of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches Be-Dibuk Chaverim — “clinging to friends” or “using friendship for living.” A true friend is not left to chance; the sages instruct us to “buy” or invest in a good friend because friendship is essential for growth, accountability, and life itself. The Talmud states that one who has no friends is better off dead, as friends challenge us, point out blind spots, sharpen us like two knives against each other, and provide objectivity that we cannot achieve alone. Rabbi Wolbe explains that friends help correct our mistakes, hold us accountable, and strengthen us through connection (chaver comes from chibur — joining together to form something stronger). Just as two scholars learning Torah together bring the Divine Presence among them, friends sharpen one another and help achieve greatness through teamwork. We are profoundly affected by our environment and the people around us — if our friends pursue wisdom or Torah, we will too; if they pursue other things, we tend to follow. He highlights marriage as a prime example of friendship that reveals blind spots and helps overcome flaws such as arrogance. Additional teachings include: talk things out even when perspectives differ; people of goodwill reasoning together usually reach common ground; a friend offers “critical love” — honest feedback rooted in care; and we must be the gatekeepers of our environment, actively choosing positive influences and removing negative ones. He references the Mossad’s post-Yom Kippur War policy change: even low-ranking warnings must be taken seriously, warning against “holier-than-thou” attitudes. The episode stresses that with good friends our problems are cut in half and our strengths doubled, while negative people drag us down. Friendship is a deliberate investment that fuels spiritual and personal growth. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio B on May 6, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 17, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Menachos 91
Menachos 91
Apr 12, 2026
30:42
Only the ram
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Chazara Menachos 90
Chazara Menachos 90
Apr 12, 2026
17:40
Overflowing measures
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Laws of Sefiras Haomer - Counting the Omer [Siman 120 - Everyday Judaism]
Laws of Sefiras Haomer - Counting the Omer [Siman 120 - Everyday Judaism]
Apr 12, 2026
13:27
The Living Jewishly Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way. In this Living Jewishly Podcast BONUS episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses the laws of Counting the Omer, Sefiras Haomer and the laws applicable to the counting and the days during "Sefirah" Download & Print the Living Jewishly Halacha Notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5 *****To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories relating to this episode 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 in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on April 11, 2023, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 11, 2023 ★ Support this podcast ★
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Laws of Sefiras Haomer - Counting the Omer [Everyday Judaism]
Laws of Sefiras Haomer - Counting the Omer [Everyday Judaism]
Apr 12, 2026
13:27
The Living Jewishly Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way. In this Living Jewishly Podcast BONUS episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses the laws of Counting the Omer, Sefiras Haomer and the laws applicable to the counting and the days during "Sefirah" Download & Print the Living Jewishly Halacha Notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5 *****To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories relating to this episode 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 in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on April 11, 2023, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 11, 2023 ★ Support this podcast ★
16214
Way 10: Find a Teacher – Why Mentorship Beats Self-Study [Jewish Inspiration]
Way 10: Find a Teacher – Why Mentorship Beats Self-Study [Jewish Inspiration]
Apr 12, 2026
13:52
In episode ten of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches B’Shimush Chachamim — “serving the wise” or learning through mentorship. While self-study is essential (way #1), it is not enough on its own. Books, even the Torah itself, can be misunderstood or taken out of context without proper guidance from a living teacher. Serving the wise goes beyond intellectual learning: it allows us to observe and absorb how a righteous person lives, speaks, treats others, handles challenges, and conducts everyday affairs. Rabbi Wolbe shares powerful personal examples: his rabbi repeatedly asking whether he wakes up at night for his children (because failing to do so means “you’re not my student”); watching his grandfather set up Shabbos candles himself into his 90s as his personal mitzvah; his grandfather’s extraordinary self-control (not reacting when a large student accidentally slammed a door into him, never moving an unnecessary limb at dinner, refusing to hold a guardrail or let others carry his tefillin because “the tefillin carry me”); and his grandfather humbly naming a much younger rabbi as his own rebbe because he taught him the Aleph-Beis of Kabbalah. Additional lessons include: we learn more from our friends and most from our students; even the idle chatter of a wise person is Torah; the inside and outside must match (panim / pnim); serving a wise person teaches more than merely studying with him; independence must be moderated or it blocks growth; and we must actively seek out a mentor with humility, persistence, and regularity (the student calls the rabbi, not the other way around). He emphasizes that every person needs objectivity from someone who sees our blind spots, and encourages asking deep life questions: What makes a good person? How do I control anger? What is the key to a successful marriage? How do I maximize my time and potential? The episode ends with a clear call to action: go find a teacher or rabbi now and begin serving and learning from their ways. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio B on May 6, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 15, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Menachos 89
Menachos 89
Apr 10, 2026
27:29
Don't mix the wines!
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Chazara Menachos 94
Chazara Menachos 94
Apr 16, 2026
14:04
Kneaded separately
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Way 17: Limited Intimacy – The Secret to Lasting Passion
Way 17: Limited Intimacy – The Secret to Lasting Passion
Apr 19, 2026
17:00
In episode seventeen of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches B’Miut Derech Eretz (limited intimacy / controlled desires). Just like the previous way on limited business, this does not mean total avoidance or minimization for its own sake, but rather achieving balance and proper control so that physical pleasures serve their higher purpose. Rabbi Wolbe explains that the single greatest desire of every human being is happiness, not raw sexual pleasure. God created us for pleasure and placed physical desires in the world for us to enjoy — but only in the right way, with balance, so they become real, lasting, and uplifting rather than fake, cheap, or degrading. The Ramchal (Mesilat Yesharim) teaches that man was created for pleasure, yet most people settle for cheap, effortless pleasures instead of working for genuine, godly, eternal ones. Intimacy is a powerful barometer of self-control and desire management. The wedding blessing under the chuppah beautifully expresses the Torah’s balanced approach: certain relationships are strictly forbidden, while within marriage, physical intimacy is not only permitted but elevated into something holy — a reflection of our relationship with God. A healthy marriage and proper observance of the laws of Niddah (family purity) create 12 “honeymoons” a year, keeping excitement and freshness alive even after decades together. This explains the dramatically lower divorce rates in Torah-observant communities. Rabbi Wolbe uses the powerful metaphor of a luxury car and a high-school graduate receiving a red convertible from his wealthy uncle with the condition that he must return it whenever called. The periodic separation heightens anticipation and appreciation — exactly what the Torah’s system of Niddah accomplishes in marriage. He contrasts this with hookup culture, pornography, and instant gratification, which provide cheap, temporary thrills but no lasting fulfillment. Additional points: too much of anything (even barbecue potato chips or chocolate) ruins the pleasure; the Torah elevates physical acts rather than rejecting them (unlike celibate traditions); all wisdom, including scientific concepts like pi, is embedded in Torah; and marriage is a holy unification that mirrors and deepens our connection with the Almighty. The goal is not to suppress desires but to channel and balance them so they bring us closer to God and true happiness. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio B on May 13, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Released as Podcast on June 8, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 16: Don’t Let Business Consume You – Use It to Grow [Jewish Inspiration]
Way 16: Don’t Let Business Consume You – Use It to Grow [Jewish Inspiration]
Apr 17, 2026
12:30
In episode sixteen of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches B’Miut Sechora — “with limited business” (or limited involvement in commerce). This way has two complementary messages: (1) Do not become overly consumed by business or livelihood at the expense of life, family, Torah study, and spiritual growth; and (2) When you are engaged in business, use it as a powerful tool for personal and spiritual development rather than viewing it only as a means to make money. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that business challenges — such as financial uncertainty, dishonesty from others, or market fluctuations — are opportunities for growth. He encourages maintaining bitachon (trust in Hashem) by remembering that Hashem has never let us down in the past. Business should be goal-oriented, just like a successful company: set priorities, evaluate daily accomplishments, analyze strengths and weaknesses, measure “profit and loss” in character and relationships, and create a strategic plan for life. He urges listeners to ask themselves penetrating questions each day: What did I accomplish today? Did I do what I intended? What are my strengths and weaknesses? What is holding me back? Are you willing to work as hard on overcoming anger, building a strong marriage, or being a good parent as you do on your career? Every family should have a mission statement reflecting their values and goals. A powerful parable illustrates the point: an elderly fisherman on a small raft is told by a yacht owner to scale up his business, make money, and retire — only to realize he already has the simple, fulfilling life he would eventually return to. Rabbi Wolbe warns against the trap of endless striving (“when I retire…”) and reminds us that no one on their deathbed wishes they had spent more time in the office. Torah is rarely found among those overly engrossed in trade, so we must limit business enough to actually live, learn, and enjoy life. He advises against full retirement for those over 70 — instead, find meaningful ways to stay busy and use the mind and body — while still protecting time for what truly matters. Success is not defined by financial wealth but by being a good spouse, parent, and community member. Apply the same diligence, focus, and strategy you use in business to your spiritual and family life, and you can become a “billionaire” in wisdom and life’s true pleasures. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio B on May 13, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 3, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 16: Don’t Let Business Consume You – Use It to Grow
Way 16: Don’t Let Business Consume You – Use It to Grow
Apr 17, 2026
12:30
In episode sixteen of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches B’Miut Sechora — “with limited business” (or limited involvement in commerce). This way has two complementary messages: (1) Do not become overly consumed by business or livelihood at the expense of life, family, Torah study, and spiritual growth; and (2) When you are engaged in business, use it as a powerful tool for personal and spiritual development rather than viewing it only as a means to make money. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that business challenges — such as financial uncertainty, dishonesty from others, or market fluctuations — are opportunities for growth. He encourages maintaining bitachon (trust in Hashem) by remembering that Hashem has never let us down in the past. Business should be goal-oriented, just like a successful company: set priorities, evaluate daily accomplishments, analyze strengths and weaknesses, measure “profit and loss” in character and relationships, and create a strategic plan for life. He urges listeners to ask themselves penetrating questions each day: What did I accomplish today? Did I do what I intended? What are my strengths and weaknesses? What is holding me back? Are you willing to work as hard on overcoming anger, building a strong marriage, or being a good parent as you do on your career? Every family should have a mission statement reflecting their values and goals. A powerful parable illustrates the point: an elderly fisherman on a small raft is told by a yacht owner to scale up his business, make money, and retire — only to realize he already has the simple, fulfilling life he would eventually return to. Rabbi Wolbe warns against the trap of endless striving (“when I retire…”) and reminds us that no one on their deathbed wishes they had spent more time in the office. Torah is rarely found among those overly engrossed in trade, so we must limit business enough to actually live, learn, and enjoy life. He advises against full retirement for those over 70 — instead, find meaningful ways to stay busy and use the mind and body — while still protecting time for what truly matters. Success is not defined by financial wealth but by being a good spouse, parent, and community member. Apply the same diligence, focus, and strategy you use in business to your spiritual and family life, and you can become a “billionaire” in wisdom and life’s true pleasures. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio B on May 13, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 3, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Iyar: Preparing Yourself to Receive
Iyar: Preparing Yourself to Receive
Apr 17, 2026
59:08
In this episode, Rabbi Pill and I explore the deeper meaning of the month of Iyar and what it teaches us about real growth after inspiration fades. We all experience moments of clarity and connection, but the real challenge is turning that into something lasting. Iyar is the bridge that shows us how to do that. It’s about taking what we were shown and building it into who we are through steady, consistent work. This is what will help you understand that real growth isn’t about big moments. It’s about refining your character, developing humility, and becoming a proper vessel to receive something greater. If you’ve ever felt inspired but didn’t know how to hold onto it, this episode gives you a clear path forward. Join the Conversation! Be part of our growing community—join the Shema Podcast for the Perplexed WhatsApp group to share feedback, discuss episodes, and suggest future topics. Click here to sign up. Do the Work of Iyar Join Rabbi Shlomo Pill’s Daily Sefiras HaOmer WhatsApp group for concise daily guidance designed to help you move from inspiration to real inner change. Click here to join. Get the Companion Guide: The Power of the Months This free resource outlines the spiritual focus of each Hebrew month — including its mazal (zodiac sign), tribe, Hebrew letter, body part, and unique avodah. It also includes suggested actions you can take to align yourself with the energy of the time. Click here to download and keep this month-by-month guide as a tool for your own growth and reflection.
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Ep. 42 - Walk Before Me and Be Perfect
Ep. 42 - Walk Before Me and Be Perfect
Apr 17, 2026
52:07
Avram is 99 years old when Hashem appears to him with a new name for Himself, El Shaddai, and an interesting command: walk before Me and be perfect. Rabbi Epstein and Tom spend this episode unpacking what that actually asks of a person, and why Rashi reads "walk before Me" as something more demanding than walking with G-d, and what separates Avram's path from Noach's. The verse goes on to talk about circumcision, and Rabbi Epstein relates the Talmud's exchange between Rabbi Akiva and a Roman about whether a perfect Creator would make an imperfect creation. Finally, we learn about the three spiritual safeguards of the land of Israel hidden inside the second blessing of Birkas Hamazon, and why the Crusaders lost Jerusalem to a people who shared at least one thing with Avraham's descendants.
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Way 15: The Oral Torah – Turning the Torah’s “What” into Practical “How” [Jewish Inspiration]
Way 15: The Oral Torah – Turning the Torah’s “What” into Practical “How” [Jewish Inspiration]
Apr 17, 2026
16:00
In episode fifteen of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches B'Mishnah (B’Torah Sheb’al Peh) — “with the Oral Law.” The Written Torah (Tanakh) tells us what to do, while the Oral Torah tells us how to do it. The two are inseparable; one cannot be properly understood without the other. The Mishnah and Talmud form the core of the Oral Law, brilliantly written in a discussion/argument format to inspire deep conversation and analysis rather than simple rule-listing. Rabbi Wolbe explains that the Mishnah often presents multiple opinions, and even when one is followed halachically, the others are not “wrong” — they simply represent different valid approaches or are not applied in practice (similar to Supreme Court decisions). The Oral Law elaborates on the concise Written Torah, providing details for mitzvot such as how to slaughter animals, what a mezuzah is and where/how to place it, the laws of tefillin, and the 39 categories of prohibited labor on Shabbos (derived from the work of the Tabernacle). He stresses the importance of firm belief in the authenticity and direct transmission of the Oral Torah from Sinai. Torah can be understood on four levels (Pardes): Pshat — literal meaning (Rashi’s commentary),Remez — hinted meanings,Derush — homiletic/midrashic applications to life,Sod — hidden mystical meanings (Zohar). Practical guidance includes mastering the Mishnah to unlock deeper insight, reviewing and knowing Torah by heart, writing down insights, and constantly integrating them into life. The Oral Law is the complete encyclopedic dictionary of living that complements the Written Law and serves as the source for the 48 Ways themselves. Rabbi Wolbe addresses how to begin learning: start with whatever is accessible (Chumash, storybooks about gedolim, Gateway to Judaism, etc.), then organize a systematic approach — reading the Chumash sequentially, moving into Mishnah, Midrash, and Talmud. He encourages annual new learning goals and notes that even simple inspiration from the lives of Torah giants can ignite passion for study. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio A on May 10, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 2, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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The Month of Iyar: A Short & Sweet Inspiration
The Month of Iyar: A Short & Sweet Inspiration
Apr 17, 2026
21:03
In this episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe shares a short & sweet idea of inspiration on the power of the month of Iyar, the month of Ohr - light and spiritual blossoming. This Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. #182) is dedicated my dearest friends, Peter Botvin and his incredible wife, Becky! May Hashem bless you and your beautiful family with good health, success and true Yiddish Nachas!!! ***** To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwolJewish Inspiration Podcast - https://linktr.ee/jewishinspirationUnboxing Judaism Podcast - https://linktr.ee/unboxingjudaismParsha Review Podcast - https://linktr.ee/parshareviewLiving Jewishly Podcast - https://linktr.ee/jewishlyThinking Talmudist Podcast - https://linktr.ee/talmudist 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 April 20, 2023, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 20, 2023 ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 15: The Oral Torah – Turning the Torah’s “What” into Practical “How”
Way 15: The Oral Torah – Turning the Torah’s “What” into Practical “How”
Apr 17, 2026
16:00
In episode fifteen of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches B'Mishnah (B’Torah Sheb’al Peh) — “with the Oral Law.” The Written Torah (Tanakh) tells us what to do, while the Oral Torah tells us how to do it. The two are inseparable; one cannot be properly understood without the other. The Mishnah and Talmud form the core of the Oral Law, brilliantly written in a discussion/argument format to inspire deep conversation and analysis rather than simple rule-listing. Rabbi Wolbe explains that the Mishnah often presents multiple opinions, and even when one is followed halachically, the others are not “wrong” — they simply represent different valid approaches or are not applied in practice (similar to Supreme Court decisions). The Oral Law elaborates on the concise Written Torah, providing details for mitzvot such as how to slaughter animals, what a mezuzah is and where/how to place it, the laws of tefillin, and the 39 categories of prohibited labor on Shabbos (derived from the work of the Tabernacle). He stresses the importance of firm belief in the authenticity and direct transmission of the Oral Torah from Sinai. Torah can be understood on four levels (Pardes): Pshat — literal meaning (Rashi’s commentary),Remez — hinted meanings,Derush — homiletic/midrashic applications to life,Sod — hidden mystical meanings (Zohar). Practical guidance includes mastering the Mishnah to unlock deeper insight, reviewing and knowing Torah by heart, writing down insights, and constantly integrating them into life. The Oral Law is the complete encyclopedic dictionary of living that complements the Written Law and serves as the source for the 48 Ways themselves. Rabbi Wolbe addresses how to begin learning: start with whatever is accessible (Chumash, storybooks about gedolim, Gateway to Judaism, etc.), then organize a systematic approach — reading the Chumash sequentially, moving into Mishnah, Midrash, and Talmud. He encourages annual new learning goals and notes that even simple inspiration from the lives of Torah giants can ignite passion for study. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio A on May 10, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 2, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Menachos 95
Menachos 95
Apr 16, 2026
26:22
traveling show bread
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Chazara Menachos 92
Chazara Menachos 92
Apr 15, 2026
25:56
Do they all go out with the same goat?
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Menachos 94
Menachos 94
Apr 16, 2026
24:35
For the honor of the high priest
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Chazara Menachos 93
Chazara Menachos 93
Apr 16, 2026
13:08
Don't treat Semicha disparagingly!
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Tazria Metzora – Better Animals of our Nature
Tazria Metzora – Better Animals of our Nature
Apr 16, 2026
55:30
The subject of purity and impurity is not the most exciting one. The hallmark of these subjects is their intricacies and complexities, but our parsha has nothing but the laws of purity and impurity. It talks about impurity spawned by childbirth; the impurity of tzaraas of the body, of the garments, and of the home; […]
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Way 14: The Torah Is Your Owner’s Manual for Life [Jewish Inspiration]
Way 14: The Torah Is Your Owner’s Manual for Life [Jewish Inspiration]
Apr 16, 2026
16:05
In episode fourteen of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches B’Mikra — “with the written law” (the Torah, or Tanakh). The foundation of a successful and fulfilling life is following instructions, just as every product we buy comes with a manual. The Torah is God’s owner’s manual for life — the blueprint and map that shows us how to live, raise children, build relationships, conduct ourselves ethically, and maximize every moment. Rabbi Wolbe stresses that financial success (e.g., billionaires like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos) does not equal success in marriage, fatherhood, or character. The Torah contains all morals, ethics, and proper conduct. Genesis is not merely stories but a guide to life. The written Torah consists of the 24 books of Tanakh: the Five Books of Moses (Chumash), the eight books of the Prophets (Nevi’im), and the eleven books of Writings (Ketuvim). It tells us what to do, while the Oral Torah (the next way) explains how. He highlights the uniqueness of the Torah: it was given through a public revelation to over three million people at Mount Sinai — an event that could not be fabricated, as every detail would have been scrutinized by a questioning people. The Torah is not a history book, law book, or fairy tale; it is the book of life. Practical advice includes reading the entire Tanakh with an authentic Jewish translation, asking questions, organizing and reviewing the material, correlating it with current events, updating our understanding as we mature, and constantly upgrading our knowledge (the first paragraph of Shema has 48 words corresponding to these 48 ways). Rabbi Wolbe reminds us that a Jew without Torah is like a fish without water, and that “Adam” (human) comes from “Adama” (earth) and “Adameh” (to emulate) — our goal is to become God-like by immersing in Torah. Every parsha speaks to current events, and Western morality ultimately derives from the Torah, which never expires. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio A on May 10, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 1, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 14: The Torah Is Your Owner’s Manual for Life
Way 14: The Torah Is Your Owner’s Manual for Life
Apr 16, 2026
16:05
In episode fourteen of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches B’Mikra — “with the written law” (the Torah, or Tanakh). The foundation of a successful and fulfilling life is following instructions, just as every product we buy comes with a manual. The Torah is God’s owner’s manual for life — the blueprint and map that shows us how to live, raise children, build relationships, conduct ourselves ethically, and maximize every moment. Rabbi Wolbe stresses that financial success (e.g., billionaires like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos) does not equal success in marriage, fatherhood, or character. The Torah contains all morals, ethics, and proper conduct. Genesis is not merely stories but a guide to life. The written Torah consists of the 24 books of Tanakh: the Five Books of Moses (Chumash), the eight books of the Prophets (Nevi’im), and the eleven books of Writings (Ketuvim). It tells us what to do, while the Oral Torah (the next way) explains how. He highlights the uniqueness of the Torah: it was given through a public revelation to over three million people at Mount Sinai — an event that could not be fabricated, as every detail would have been scrutinized by a questioning people. The Torah is not a history book, law book, or fairy tale; it is the book of life. Practical advice includes reading the entire Tanakh with an authentic Jewish translation, asking questions, organizing and reviewing the material, correlating it with current events, updating our understanding as we mature, and constantly upgrading our knowledge (the first paragraph of Shema has 48 words corresponding to these 48 ways). Rabbi Wolbe reminds us that a Jew without Torah is like a fish without water, and that “Adam” (human) comes from “Adama” (earth) and “Adameh” (to emulate) — our goal is to become God-like by immersing in Torah. Every parsha speaks to current events, and Western morality ultimately derives from the Torah, which never expires. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio A on May 10, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 1, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 13: The Power of Deliberation and a Settled Mind [Jewish Inspiration]
Way 13: The Power of Deliberation and a Settled Mind [Jewish Inspiration]
Apr 15, 2026
9:26
In episode thirteen of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches Be-Yishuv — “with deliberation” or “with a settled mind.” This quality calls for calmness, patience, and thoughtful reflection rather than rushing into judgments, answers, or decisions. The first Mishnah in Ethics of Our Fathers instructs us to “be patient before casting judgment,” not only in a courtroom but in the constant courtroom of our own minds. We judge others (and situations) far too quickly based on incomplete information. Rabbi Wolbe explains that Marbeh Yeshiva, Marbeh Chachma — the more you deliberate, the more wisdom you acquire. A settled, peaceful mind allows us to truly attain and retain wisdom. Practical advice includes: never rush to reply; take time (his grandfather would ask for two weeks or at least 40 seconds to think through an answer); investigate by asking clarifying questions; avoid premature conclusions or “vending machine” responses. He stresses that Torah learning requires clarity of mind (Shmaitsa b’yitzilusa) — we must cleanse our minds of distractions, pressures, physical ailments, or even bad weather. Key themes include rejecting the “return policy” mindset of modern life (easy exits from marriage or commitments); removing the mental “exit sign” so we commit fully to making things work; pausing to analyze challenges instead of seeking quick fixes; and learning from failure through deliberate reflection. Shabbos provides the weekly model of menucha — calmness and serenity — to evaluate life before re-entering the week. Rabbi Wolbe offers six practical tools for deliberation:Nightly recap — review your day and actions.Capture and concretize — write down moments of clarity.Think before you speak.Analyze information (don’t accept “fake news” at face value).Be prepared for life’s natural ups and downs.Give it time — sleep on decisions. He concludes that confusion and chaos are tools of the yetzer hara (evil inclination), while deliberation lets our inherent wisdom emerge. The episode ends by noting the next way will be B’Mikra — with the written law. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio B on May 6, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 19, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 13: The Power of Deliberation and a Settled Mind
Way 13: The Power of Deliberation and a Settled Mind
Apr 15, 2026
9:26
In episode thirteen of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches Be-Yishuv — “with deliberation” or “with a settled mind.” This quality calls for calmness, patience, and thoughtful reflection rather than rushing into judgments, answers, or decisions. The first Mishnah in Ethics of Our Fathers instructs us to “be patient before casting judgment,” not only in a courtroom but in the constant courtroom of our own minds. We judge others (and situations) far too quickly based on incomplete information. Rabbi Wolbe explains that Marbeh Yeshiva, Marbeh Chachma — the more you deliberate, the more wisdom you acquire. A settled, peaceful mind allows us to truly attain and retain wisdom. Practical advice includes: never rush to reply; take time (his grandfather would ask for two weeks or at least 40 seconds to think through an answer); investigate by asking clarifying questions; avoid premature conclusions or “vending machine” responses. He stresses that Torah learning requires clarity of mind (Shmaitsa b’yitzilusa) — we must cleanse our minds of distractions, pressures, physical ailments, or even bad weather. Key themes include rejecting the “return policy” mindset of modern life (easy exits from marriage or commitments); removing the mental “exit sign” so we commit fully to making things work; pausing to analyze challenges instead of seeking quick fixes; and learning from failure through deliberate reflection. Shabbos provides the weekly model of menucha — calmness and serenity — to evaluate life before re-entering the week. Rabbi Wolbe offers six practical tools for deliberation:Nightly recap — review your day and actions.Capture and concretize — write down moments of clarity.Think before you speak.Analyze information (don’t accept “fake news” at face value).Be prepared for life’s natural ups and downs.Give it time — sleep on decisions. He concludes that confusion and chaos are tools of the yetzer hara (evil inclination), while deliberation lets our inherent wisdom emerge. The episode ends by noting the next way will be B’Mikra — with the written law. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio B on May 6, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 19, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Menachos 93
Menachos 93
Apr 15, 2026
25:55
Both hands!
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Menachos 80
Menachos 80
Apr 5, 2026
28:16
The backup of the backup
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Menachos 85
Menachos 85
Apr 6, 2026
24:10
Dipping feet in oil
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Chazara Menachos 84
Chazara Menachos 84
Apr 6, 2026
18:32
Only high quality Bikurrim
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The Journey from Pesach to Shavuos [Shema Podcast]
The Journey from Pesach to Shavuos [Shema Podcast]
Apr 6, 2026
42:51
This episode was recorded with Dan Kullman for the legendary Shema Podcast! With the final two days of Pesach upon us and Shavous in our site, we need to remember that the journey to Mt. Sinai is as important in our growth as our arrival at our destination. Before we receive the Torah, we need to forge ourselves into the perfect vessel to receive it and that is the purpose of the days ahead. I have the great privilege of visiting on the Shema Podcast and share some idea of our action items and path on our journey to Shavuos. To Watch or Listen to the Podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe:Video: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOq8yL822A1FEOsNG4ByxFo 3QQhmUUVaPodcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories relating to this trait 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 www.TORCHpodcasts.com Recorded in TORCH Studio C on April 20, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 21, 2022 on the Shema Podcast by Dan Kullman (https://shema.transistor.fm/episodes/the-journey-to-shavuos-with-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe).Re-Broadcast on April 11, 2023 ★ Support this podcast ★
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Soul Food - Nourishing Body and Spirit [Parsha In-Focus: Shemini] 5784
Soul Food - Nourishing Body and Spirit [Parsha In-Focus: Shemini] 5784
Apr 6, 2026
30:31
Embark on a spiritual journey through tradition and the pursuit of holiness and delve into the intersection of kosher dietary laws and personal growth. This episode is a deep reflection on Parsha Shemini and its profound implications on our lives, especially during this leap year as we approach Pesach. We'll uncover the metaphorical significance of chametz and matzah, and their role in guiding us from the arrogance of leaven towards the humility and divinity of unleavened bread. Join us as we navigate the transition back to chametz post-Pesach, and how this relates to maintaining spiritual discipline and well-being through the constant compass of kosher laws. Discover how the kosher dietary dictates shape our cultural and spiritual identity as we dissect the criteria for what makes food kosher. We'll walk through the importance of split hooves, the process of cud chewing, and the meticulousness required in proper slaughtering techniques. The creation of gefilte fish, a cultural innovation spurred by a desire to adhere both to kosher rules and Shabbat observance, is just one example of the lengths our communities have gone to keep these laws. We'll also touch on the role of modern kosher certification, ensuring we elevate the sanctity of every meal we partake in. Finally, we explore the intimate connection between what we eat and our souls. Reflecting on this week's Parsha, we share real-life stories of transformation through the choice of a kosher diet, including anecdotes of lifelong habits changed in pursuit of holiness. Eating, a seemingly mundane act, can actually be a sacred ritual that brings us closer to Hashem. Wrapping up, our episode leaves you with a prayer for redemption from personal struggles, inspiring hope for a future where our spiritual and physical nourishment align in harmony. This episode (Ep 6.26) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Shemini is dedicated in Honor of Dan & Shawna Kullman & in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on April 2, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 5, 2024 DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you! SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: [email protected] Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area! ★ Support this podcast ★
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Soul Food - Nourishing Body and Spirit [Parsha In-Focus: Shemini] 5784
Soul Food - Nourishing Body and Spirit [Parsha In-Focus: Shemini] 5784
Apr 6, 2026
30:31
Embark on a spiritual journey through tradition and the pursuit of holiness and delve into the intersection of kosher dietary laws and personal growth. This episode is a deep reflection on Parsha Shemini and its profound implications on our lives, especially during this leap year as we approach Pesach. We'll uncover the metaphorical significance of chametz and matzah, and their role in guiding us from the arrogance of leaven towards the humility and divinity of unleavened bread. Join us as we navigate the transition back to chametz post-Pesach, and how this relates to maintaining spiritual discipline and well-being through the constant compass of kosher laws. Discover how the kosher dietary dictates shape our cultural and spiritual identity as we dissect the criteria for what makes food kosher. We'll walk through the importance of split hooves, the process of cud chewing, and the meticulousness required in proper slaughtering techniques. The creation of gefilte fish, a cultural innovation spurred by a desire to adhere both to kosher rules and Shabbat observance, is just one example of the lengths our communities have gone to keep these laws. We'll also touch on the role of modern kosher certification, ensuring we elevate the sanctity of every meal we partake in. Finally, we explore the intimate connection between what we eat and our souls. Reflecting on this week's Parsha, we share real-life stories of transformation through the choice of a kosher diet, including anecdotes of lifelong habits changed in pursuit of holiness. Eating, a seemingly mundane act, can actually be a sacred ritual that brings us closer to Hashem. Wrapping up, our episode leaves you with a prayer for redemption from personal struggles, inspiring hope for a future where our spiritual and physical nourishment align in harmony. This episode (Ep 6.26) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Shemini is dedicated in Honor of Dan & Shawna Kullman & in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on April 2, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 5, 2024 DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you! SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: [email protected] Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area! ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 4: Breaking Habits and Living with True Intention (Kavana) [Jewish Inspiration]
Way 4: Breaking Habits and Living with True Intention (Kavana) [Jewish Inspiration]
Apr 5, 2026
12:07
In episode four of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe addresses Binat HaLev — “understanding of the heart.” After studying, listening, and speaking (ways 1–3), the crucial next step is aligning the mind (intellect) with the heart (seat of emotion and action) so that knowledge actually translates into lived behavior. Rabbi Wolbe explains that we often know what is right — whether in diet, driving, mitzvot, or relationships — yet fail to act on it because of habit or emotional pull. True growth requires breaking automatic habits and doing things with kavana (intention and feeling). He shares a powerful personal story from his visit to a newly observant family in Memphis, Tennessee, who waited excitedly for Shabbat hours in advance — a stark contrast to his own lifelong but habitual observance. This became a wake-up call to move from robotic habit to purposeful, heartfelt action. Key teachings include: God desires less quantity with more intention rather than more quantity without feeling; the mouth is the messenger of the heart (what we praise reveals our true values); emotions are powerful forces that must be harnessed rather than ignored; identify your character traits and weaknesses honestly (laziness, anger, jealousy, lack of discipline, etc.); know yourself deeply because you are the most fascinating person you will ever meet and God gave you these traits to perfect them; use free will consciously; avoid living vicariously through others or letting parents’ unfulfilled dreams dictate your path (illustrated by the miserable neurologist story); track the root of negative emotions; use regret only as fuel for improvement, not self-punishment; and recognize that each person has unique “tools” — trying to copy someone else’s life or gifts will not work. The episode emphasizes letting truth in as the key to inner peace and forward momentum, ultimately uniting heart and mind so we can live authentically and fulfill our potential. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio A on April 27, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 29, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #Listening, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 4: Breaking Habits and Living with True Intention (Kavana)
Way 4: Breaking Habits and Living with True Intention (Kavana)
Apr 5, 2026
12:07
In episode four of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe addresses Binat HaLev — “understanding of the heart.” After studying, listening, and speaking (ways 1–3), the crucial next step is aligning the mind (intellect) with the heart (seat of emotion and action) so that knowledge actually translates into lived behavior. Rabbi Wolbe explains that we often know what is right — whether in diet, driving, mitzvot, or relationships — yet fail to act on it because of habit or emotional pull. True growth requires breaking automatic habits and doing things with kavana (intention and feeling). He shares a powerful personal story from his visit to a newly observant family in Memphis, Tennessee, who waited excitedly for Shabbat hours in advance — a stark contrast to his own lifelong but habitual observance. This became a wake-up call to move from robotic habit to purposeful, heartfelt action. Key teachings include: God desires less quantity with more intention rather than more quantity without feeling; the mouth is the messenger of the heart (what we praise reveals our true values); emotions are powerful forces that must be harnessed rather than ignored; identify your character traits and weaknesses honestly (laziness, anger, jealousy, lack of discipline, etc.); know yourself deeply because you are the most fascinating person you will ever meet and God gave you these traits to perfect them; use free will consciously; avoid living vicariously through others or letting parents’ unfulfilled dreams dictate your path (illustrated by the miserable neurologist story); track the root of negative emotions; use regret only as fuel for improvement, not self-punishment; and recognize that each person has unique “tools” — trying to copy someone else’s life or gifts will not work. The episode emphasizes letting truth in as the key to inner peace and forward momentum, ultimately uniting heart and mind so we can live authentically and fulfill our potential. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio A on April 27, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 29, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #Listening, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Menachos 84
Menachos 84
Apr 5, 2026
25:59
The boat made of pottery
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Chazara Menachos 83
Chazara Menachos 83
Apr 5, 2026
13:51
The spare Pesach is a Shlamim
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Way 5: The Power of Awe – Breaking Through Laziness and Pettiness
Way 5: The Power of Awe – Breaking Through Laziness and Pettiness
Apr 6, 2026
8:48
In the fifth episode of his 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores Be-ayma — “with awe” (Yirah in its elevated sense). Building on the previous steps (study, listening, speaking, and heartfelt understanding), he teaches that awe elevates us beyond ordinary living. Awe is not mere fear but a reverential wonder and respect that arises when we contemplate the majesty of Hashem: the vastness of galaxies, the power of oceans and storms, the intricacy of the human body, fruits, vegetables, sunsets, and the Torah scroll itself. Rabbi Wolbe explains that living with awe lifts us out of pettiness, laziness, ruts, and even depression. It unleashes hidden potential and gives us perspective. He encourages concretizing “wow” moments — family events, spiritual highs — so we can recall them on difficult days. Awe includes marveling at human achievement (such as SpaceX rocket launches and landings) and especially at our role as links in the eternal chain of Judaism, connecting us to Moses, Aaron, Joshua, and all the sages. Additional insights: awe results from seeing potential actualized (in people, projects, or Torah growth); meeting righteous individuals leaves us inspired (he recalls learning with his rabbi, Rav Barel Eisenstein, feeling as if he had been with an angel). On Yom HaShoah, he shares Rav Shach’s powerful message to Rav Noah Weinberg: if one person can destroy six million lives, one person can also bring six million back to life — the mission of outreach organizations like TORCH. He notes that excess laughter or comedy can dull awe, while just five minutes a day contemplating the world’s awesomeness can transform a life forever. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio B on April 28, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 2, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #Listening, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Chazara Menachos 79
Chazara Menachos 79
Apr 5, 2026
19:52
No bread for the backup
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Way 3: Speak These Words Daily and Watch Your Life Transform [Jewish Inspiration]
Way 3: Speak These Words Daily and Watch Your Life Transform [Jewish Inspiration]
Apr 5, 2026
9:42
In the third episode of his 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches Arichat Sfatayim — “arranging it with your lips” — the power of verbalizing and speaking out what we learn. After studying (way #1) and listening (way #2), we must actively speak the ideas aloud to make them real, clarify them, and internalize them deeply. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that “to say is to be.” Speech has incredible power: King Solomon teaches that “life and death are in the hands of the tongue,” and the words of Torah come alive when spoken. He shares the moving story of the Chofetz Chaim, who thanked a man for correcting him (unwittingly) and even included in his own book the prohibition against speaking lashon hara about oneself. Key lessons include: repeat and organize ideas with your lips as if placing them in your pocket; even silent speech (like Hannah’s prayer) can be powerful when the whole body feels it; speaking clarifies fuzzy thoughts; what we praise reveals who we are; talk things out to yourself for clarity (as seen in yeshiva study halls); never say “I can’t” because it becomes self-fulfilling; ask for what you want (from people and from Hashem); speak positively to strengthen relationships and avoid damaging words, especially in marriage; learn in order to teach; and ensure your mouth and heart are aligned. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio A on April 26, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 27, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #Listening, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 1: Mastering the Art of Learning [Jewish Inspiration]
Way 1: Mastering the Art of Learning [Jewish Inspiration]
Apr 4, 2026
13:39
In this inspiring episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe launches a new series exploring the 48 ways to acquire Torah from the Mishnah in Ethics of Our Fathers (Pirkei Avot). He explains that the 50 days of the Omer — the period between Passover and Shavuot — are an especially auspicious time for step-by-step spiritual growth as we prepare to receive the Torah anew. The series begins with the very first of these 48 pathways: “Talmud” (with study), the foundational value of wisdom and continuous learning. Rabbi Wolbe teaches that life itself is about learning — when a Jew stops learning, he stops living. Wisdom gives us the ability to discern right from wrong and to accomplish great things. He shares powerful stories, including a man throwing dollar bills out a bus window (to illustrate that wasting time is far more foolish than wasting money) and his grandfather’s lesson that every single experience in life must become a source of growth. Citing the Baal Shem Tov, he reminds us that everything we see or hear is a personal divine message meant for our own self-reflection and improvement. A truly wise person, the Mishnah says, learns from everyone and everything — we must be as thirsty for wisdom as a fish is for water, constantly craving fresh knowledge even when we already “live in it.” The Rabbi encourages practical steps: treat the brain like a muscle that must be exercised daily, use modern tools like YouTube and podcasts wisely, ask deep questions (as the Talmud does on every page), immerse yourself in uninterrupted Torah study, innovate your learning (listen while walking, driving, or exercising), and never settle for shallow answers. There are no “graduates” in Judaism — we remain eternal students (talmidei chachamim). He closes by inviting listeners to join him on this daily journey of growth all the way to Shavuot. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio B on April 25, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 26, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you! SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: [email protected] Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area! ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 3: Speak These Words Daily and Watch Your Life Transform
Way 3: Speak These Words Daily and Watch Your Life Transform
Apr 5, 2026
9:42
In the third episode of his 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches Arichat Sfatayim — “arranging it with your lips” — the power of verbalizing and speaking out what we learn. After studying (way #1) and listening (way #2), we must actively speak the ideas aloud to make them real, clarify them, and internalize them deeply. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that “to say is to be.” Speech has incredible power: King Solomon teaches that “life and death are in the hands of the tongue,” and the words of Torah come alive when spoken. He shares the moving story of the Chofetz Chaim, who thanked a man for correcting him (unwittingly) and even included in his own book the prohibition against speaking lashon hara about oneself. Key lessons include: repeat and organize ideas with your lips as if placing them in your pocket; even silent speech (like Hannah’s prayer) can be powerful when the whole body feels it; speaking clarifies fuzzy thoughts; what we praise reveals who we are; talk things out to yourself for clarity (as seen in yeshiva study halls); never say “I can’t” because it becomes self-fulfilling; ask for what you want (from people and from Hashem); speak positively to strengthen relationships and avoid damaging words, especially in marriage; learn in order to teach; and ensure your mouth and heart are aligned. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio A on April 26, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 27, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #Listening, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 2: The Transformative Power of Listening
Way 2: The Transformative Power of Listening
Apr 5, 2026
17:43
In this second installment of his 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the second pathway to acquiring Torah: Bishmiyata Ozen — “with listening, with the listening of the ear.” Building on the first lesson about study, he emphasizes that true learning requires review — specifically reviewing material four times for clarity, just as the Talmud structures its pages with four levels of commentary. Rabbi Wolbe teaches that Hashem constantly sends us personal messages through events, the order of Torah portions, and everyday situations, and we must train ourselves to listen attentively. He draws powerful examples: the juxtaposition of the adulterous woman and the Nazir (warning against excess wine), and the placement of the Giving of the Torah in Parshat Yitro — because “Vayishma Yisro” (Yisro heard), showing that listening is the prerequisite for receiving Torah. Everyone lives in their own world of experiences and talents; a wise person pays attention to current events, life experiences, and the wisdom of elders (especially those over 70 or with white hair, whom we stand for out of respect). He shares memorable stories, including Rabbi Noah Weinberg’s conversation with a backpacker who “didn’t see holiness” in Israel (illustrating how we only see what we’re attuned to), his grandfather understanding a 50-year-old lecture decades later, and the importance of internalizing lessons rather than relying on technology to remember for us. Additional themes include accepting criticism with love (and knowing when not to give it), seeing other perspectives (with examples from marriage, law, the OJ Simpson case, and even the Iranian regime), asking questions as an active listener, and balancing speaking with silence. The episode concludes that effective listening is the key to a happy, successful, and spiritually rich life, while a fool disturbs others’ words because he doesn’t truly listen. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio A on April 26, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 27, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #Learning, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 1: Mastering the Art of Learning
Way 1: Mastering the Art of Learning
Apr 4, 2026
13:39
In this inspiring episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe launches a new series exploring the 48 ways to acquire Torah from the Mishnah in Ethics of Our Fathers (Pirkei Avot). He explains that the 50 days of the Omer — the period between Passover and Shavuot — are an especially auspicious time for step-by-step spiritual growth as we prepare to receive the Torah anew. The series begins with the very first of these 48 pathways: “Talmud” (with study), the foundational value of wisdom and continuous learning. Rabbi Wolbe teaches that life itself is about learning — when a Jew stops learning, he stops living. Wisdom gives us the ability to discern right from wrong and to accomplish great things. He shares powerful stories, including a man throwing dollar bills out a bus window (to illustrate that wasting time is far more foolish than wasting money) and his grandfather’s lesson that every single experience in life must become a source of growth. Citing the Baal Shem Tov, he reminds us that everything we see or hear is a personal divine message meant for our own self-reflection and improvement. A truly wise person, the Mishnah says, learns from everyone and everything — we must be as thirsty for wisdom as a fish is for water, constantly craving fresh knowledge even when we already “live in it.” The Rabbi encourages practical steps: treat the brain like a muscle that must be exercised daily, use modern tools like YouTube and podcasts wisely, ask deep questions (as the Talmud does on every page), immerse yourself in uninterrupted Torah study, innovate your learning (listen while walking, driving, or exercising), and never settle for shallow answers. There are no “graduates” in Judaism — we remain eternal students (talmidei chachamim). He closes by inviting listeners to join him on this daily journey of growth all the way to Shavuot. The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio B on April 25, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 26, 2022 Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #Learning, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Parshas Shemini (Rebroadcast)
Parshas Shemini (Rebroadcast)
Apr 5, 2026
53:51
The 2026 annual TORCH fundraiser is happening right now at giveTORCH.org. Every donation is doubled at giveTORCH.org. Every donation is matched at giveTORCH.org Please support TORCH and the Parsha Podcast with a generous contribution right now at giveTORCH.org. Give what you can give at giveTORCH.org and ensure that the Parsha Podcast and the other great work of TORCH continues in 2026. […]
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The Journey from Pesach to Shavuos [Shema Podcast]
The Journey from Pesach to Shavuos [Shema Podcast]
Apr 5, 2026
42:51
This Episode was recorded with Dan Kullman for the incredible Shema Podcast! With the final two days of Pesach upon us and Shavous in our site, we need to remember that the journey to Mt. Sinai is as important in our growth as our arrival at our destination. Before we receive the Torah, we need to forge ourselves into the perfect vessel to receive it and that is the purpose of the days ahead. I have the great privilege of visiting on the Shema Podcast and share some idea of our action items and path on our journey to Shavuos. To Watch or Listen to the Podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe:Video: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOq8yL822A1FEOsNG4ByxFo 3QQhmUUVaPodcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories relating to this trait 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 www.TORCHpodcasts.com Recorded in TORCH Studio C on April 20, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 21, 2022 on the Shema Podcast by Dan Kullman (https://shema.transistor.fm/episodes/the-journey-to-shavuos-with-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe).Re-broadcast on April 11, 2023 ★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 8: Happiness Is an Attitude, Not a Destination [Jewish Inspiration]
Way 8: Happiness Is an Attitude, Not a Destination [Jewish Inspiration]
Apr 10, 2026
9:59
In episode eight of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe presents B’Simcha — “with happiness” or “with joy.” He explains that happiness is not a destination to pursue (as the U.S. Declaration of Independence suggests), but an internal attitude and frame of mind. True happiness comes from contentment with what we have, clarity, and connection to God, rather than from external achievements, possessions, or pleasures. Rabbi Wolbe teaches that joy is deeply intertwined with Torah and mitzvot: the Divine Presence (Shechinah) dwells where there is joy and departs from sadness. One hour of Torah study with joy accomplishes more than many hours without it. Sadness stems from confusion, while happiness brings clarity and energy to overcome challenges. He contrasts people who seek happiness externally (through shopping, food, adventure) with those who cultivate it internally through character work, gratitude, and purpose. Key practical teachings include: focus on what you do have rather than what you lack; use regret only as a tool for improvement, never for sulking; it is a mitzvah to always be happy (as taught by Rebbe Nachman of Breslov); the external impacts the internal (dress nicely, sing, eat well, do acts of kindness, spend time with loved ones); have daily goals and purpose; say positive things; and constantly thank Hashem for every gift — from eyesight and color vision to simply being “on the right side of the grass.” Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that doing God’s will connects us to eternity and that babies naturally reflect joy (as one face reflects another like water). He encourages listeners to resolve to be happy, increase joy especially in Adar, and recognize that true fulfillment comes from perfecting the soul through Torah and mitzvot. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio A on May 3, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 6, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Chazara Menachos 88
Chazara Menachos 88
Apr 10, 2026
14:55
Fill it to the top!
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Menachos 86
Menachos 86
Apr 10, 2026
29:37
The light is for us!
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Chazara Menachos 85
Chazara Menachos 85
Apr 10, 2026
14:54
Alpha oil
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Way 9: Cultivating Purity in a Contaminated World [Jewish Inspiration]
Way 9: Cultivating Purity in a Contaminated World [Jewish Inspiration]
Apr 10, 2026
13:56
In episode nine of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches B’Tahara — “with purity.” Purity means being unadulterated, genuine, and free of ulterior motives or negative influences — pure thoughts, pure actions, and a pure soul with no additives or hidden angles. We are born with a pure soul (“Elokai, neshama shenasata bi tehorah”), but we are heavily shaped by our environment. Rabbi Wolbe stresses that we must guard our environment carefully because negative influences inevitably affect us. He shares a childhood story of using foul language after playing in a public schoolyard and how his parents immediately moved to protect the family’s spiritual environment. Purity requires mastering concentration: the mind has 70 tracks, but most of us daydream through life on autopilot. True purity is consistency — not fragmented efforts (like Rabbi Akiva’s wife’s wish that he stay another 12 years, making the total 24 as one unbroken unit rather than two separate periods). He encourages interrupting daydreaming, applying single-minded focus to Torah study and life, and incorporating what we learn into behavior. Practical tools include taking “dumb phone” breaks from smartphones, using web filters to protect purity (especially for rabbis and families), and observing the six constant mitzvot. Retreats work because they remove us from autopilot and allow deeper absorption of new information. Rabbi Wolbe highlights Maran Ovadia Yosef’s extraordinary concentration during painful surgery, where he was so immersed in Talmud that he didn’t even notice the procedure had ended. Additional teachings: mean what you say and say what you mean; be the gatekeeper of your environment; live in a place of Torah (as Rabbi Yossi taught); and recognize that purity leads to pristine, unadulterated judgment (illustrated by Rav Moshe Feinstein’s response to other rabbis: his opinion was pure because his mind was untouched by secular influences). The episode closes with a call to keep our lives holy, pristine, and protected from outside contamination. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio A on May 3, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 10, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 9: Cultivating Purity in a Contaminated World
Way 9: Cultivating Purity in a Contaminated World
Apr 10, 2026
13:56
In episode nine of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches B’Tahara — “with purity.” Purity means being unadulterated, genuine, and free of ulterior motives or negative influences — pure thoughts, pure actions, and a pure soul with no additives or hidden angles. We are born with a pure soul (“Elokai, neshama shenasata bi tehorah”), but we are heavily shaped by our environment. Rabbi Wolbe stresses that we must guard our environment carefully because negative influences inevitably affect us. He shares a childhood story of using foul language after playing in a public schoolyard and how his parents immediately moved to protect the family’s spiritual environment. Purity requires mastering concentration: the mind has 70 tracks, but most of us daydream through life on autopilot. True purity is consistency — not fragmented efforts (like Rabbi Akiva’s wife’s wish that he stay another 12 years, making the total 24 as one unbroken unit rather than two separate periods). He encourages interrupting daydreaming, applying single-minded focus to Torah study and life, and incorporating what we learn into behavior. Practical tools include taking “dumb phone” breaks from smartphones, using web filters to protect purity (especially for rabbis and families), and observing the six constant mitzvot. Retreats work because they remove us from autopilot and allow deeper absorption of new information. Rabbi Wolbe highlights Maran Ovadia Yosef’s extraordinary concentration during painful surgery, where he was so immersed in Talmud that he didn’t even notice the procedure had ended. Additional teachings: mean what you say and say what you mean; be the gatekeeper of your environment; live in a place of Torah (as Rabbi Yossi taught); and recognize that purity leads to pristine, unadulterated judgment (illustrated by Rav Moshe Feinstein’s response to other rabbis: his opinion was pure because his mind was untouched by secular influences). The episode closes with a call to keep our lives holy, pristine, and protected from outside contamination. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio A on May 3, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 10, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Shlissel Challah: The Key to Parnasa & Opening Our Hearts After Pesach [Short & Sweet Inspiration]
Shlissel Challah: The Key to Parnasa & Opening Our Hearts After Pesach [Short & Sweet Inspiration]
Apr 10, 2026
7:21
In this short, uplifting episode for the first Shabbos after Pesach, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains the age-old beautiful Ashkenazi custom of baking Shlissel Challah—challah in the shape of a key, with sesame seeds forming a key, or with an actual (clean, foil-wrapped) key baked inside. This age-old minhag (mentioned over 1,000 years ago) is a segulah for parnassah (livelihood) and blessing. Multiple reasons are given: Pesach is when the world is judged for grains (Mishnah Rosh Hashanah), while Rosh Hashanah determines each individual's share; the manna stopped falling right after Pesach, shifting responsibility to our own efforts; the key symbolizes opening the gates of heaven (which "close" after Pesach) or opening our hearts in teshuvah ("open for Me the size of a needle's eye, and I will open wide"). Other explanations connect it to the matzah of Pesach instilling yirat shamayim (fear of Heaven), which is like a key—Torah without yirat shamayim is like having the inner key but not the outer one (Talmud). The custom also appears in Sephardic Mimouna celebrations with grains and flowers for prosperity, and some communities place wheat kernels in home corners. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that these "customs of our fathers are Torah"—not modern inventions—and encourages using Shlissel Challah as an opportunity to open our hearts, connect more deeply with Hashem, and request blessing while committing to growth. This Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to his daughter Rivka, as we will be celebrating her birth with a Kiddush on this special Shabbos, Parshas Shemini (albeit 8 months late). May she grow in the footsteps of her righteous ancestors and our holy matriarchs who were pure and holy in everything they did and may Rivka grow to always be a tremendous source pride and true Yiddish Nachas to Hashem and all Klal Yisroel! Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on April 11, 2023, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 14, 2023 Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #ShlisselChallah, #KeyChallah, #ParnassahSegulah, #PesachToShavuot, #MannaToChallah, #JewishCustoms, #OpeningGates, #Mimouna, #LivelihoodBlessing, #Minhagim, ★ Support this podcast ★
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Shlissel Challah: The Key to Parnasa & Opening Our Hearts After Pesach [Short & Sweet Inspiration]
Shlissel Challah: The Key to Parnasa & Opening Our Hearts After Pesach [Short & Sweet Inspiration]
Apr 10, 2026
7:21
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Shemini – A Time For Boldness
Shemini – A Time For Boldness
Apr 10, 2026
48:39
The 2026 annual TORCH fundraiser is happening right now at giveTORCH.org. Every donation is doubled at giveTORCH.org. Every donation is matched at giveTORCH.org Please support TORCH and the Parsha Podcast with a generous contribution right now at giveTORCH.org. Give what you can give at giveTORCH.org and ensure that the Parsha Podcast and the other great work of TORCH continues in 2026. […]
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3.3 Parshas Shemini Review: Priesthood
3.3 Parshas Shemini Review: Priesthood
Apr 5, 2026
29:45
This Parsha Review Podcast (Ep 3.3) by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Shemini offers a refreshing, clear and concise review as he does for each Parsha in the Torah. 00:10 - Parsha Summary08:50 - Important Lessons Segment This Parsha Review Podcast is dedicated to the Speedy and complete Refuah of Perl-Leah bas Sara Esther. Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing ***** To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi 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 in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on Chol Hamoed Pesach, April 11, 2023, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 13, 2023 ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 7: Humility Is Not Weakness – The Torah’s Secret to Real Greatness [Jewish Inspiration]
Way 7: Humility Is Not Weakness – The Torah’s Secret to Real Greatness [Jewish Inspiration]
Apr 9, 2026
18:58
In episode seven of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches Anava — “with humility.” He clarifies that true humility is not self-deprecation, staying silent, or pretending to be small. Instead, humility means recognizing that everything we have — talents, accomplishments, successes — is a gift from Hashem. We can (and should) feel proud of our achievements, but always with the awareness that the credit ultimately belongs to God who granted us the abilities. Rabbi Wolbe explains that people are not judged against the average percentile of others. If God gave someone exceptional gifts, they are held to a much higher standard. Great Torah sages always felt inadequate precisely because they recognized how much more they could have accomplished with the extraordinary tools they were given. Humility allows us to learn from everyone (even younger or “smaller” people), accept criticism, and let others shine without feeling threatened. Arrogance “sucks the air out of the room,” while humility creates space for growth, prayer, and real relationships. Additional powerful points: Moses received the Torah and the five books are named after him precisely because of his humility — he gave full credit to Hashem. Mount Sinai was chosen because it was the humblest mountain, and the Torah was given in the desert (midbar) to teach that we must make ourselves humble like the desert. God Himself showed humility by saying “Na’aseh Adam” (“Let us make man”), consulting the angels. Humility is required even to believe in God, because it acknowledges something greater than oneself. Rabbi Wolbe shares inspiring real-life examples: Mariano Rivera crediting God for his record-breaking pitching career; the two Temple families (one shared their baking secret, the other hoarded their singing gift and lost it); Senator Joe Lieberman’s wife humorously reminding him he would always be “vice president” in their home; Rav Moshe Feinstein personally answering a woman’s weekly candle-lighting question for 25 years; and his great-aunt Bambi (who delivered over 40,000 babies) humbly listening to a young nursing student’s instructions. He also recounts how his grandfather refused the seat of honor at a siyum, choosing instead to sit by the door to support his grandson. The episode concludes that humility generates truth, objectivity, freedom, and pleasure, while arrogance is a form of inner pain. It deepens our relationship with God and enables us to maximize life every single day. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio B on April 29, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 5, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 7: Humility Is Not Weakness – The Torah’s Secret to Real Greatness
Way 7: Humility Is Not Weakness – The Torah’s Secret to Real Greatness
Apr 9, 2026
18:58
In episode seven of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches Anava — “with humility.” He clarifies that true humility is not self-deprecation, staying silent, or pretending to be small. Instead, humility means recognizing that everything we have — talents, accomplishments, successes — is a gift from Hashem. We can (and should) feel proud of our achievements, but always with the awareness that the credit ultimately belongs to God who granted us the abilities. Rabbi Wolbe explains that people are not judged against the average percentile of others. If God gave someone exceptional gifts, they are held to a much higher standard. Great Torah sages always felt inadequate precisely because they recognized how much more they could have accomplished with the extraordinary tools they were given. Humility allows us to learn from everyone (even younger or “smaller” people), accept criticism, and let others shine without feeling threatened. Arrogance “sucks the air out of the room,” while humility creates space for growth, prayer, and real relationships. Additional powerful points: Moses received the Torah and the five books are named after him precisely because of his humility — he gave full credit to Hashem. Mount Sinai was chosen because it was the humblest mountain, and the Torah was given in the desert (midbar) to teach that we must make ourselves humble like the desert. God Himself showed humility by saying “Na’aseh Adam” (“Let us make man”), consulting the angels. Humility is required even to believe in God, because it acknowledges something greater than oneself. Rabbi Wolbe shares inspiring real-life examples: Mariano Rivera crediting God for his record-breaking pitching career; the two Temple families (one shared their baking secret, the other hoarded their singing gift and lost it); Senator Joe Lieberman’s wife humorously reminding him he would always be “vice president” in their home; Rav Moshe Feinstein personally answering a woman’s weekly candle-lighting question for 25 years; and his great-aunt Bambi (who delivered over 40,000 babies) humbly listening to a young nursing student’s instructions. He also recounts how his grandfather refused the seat of honor at a siyum, choosing instead to sit by the door to support his grandson. The episode concludes that humility generates truth, objectivity, freedom, and pleasure, while arrogance is a form of inner pain. It deepens our relationship with God and enables us to maximize life every single day. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio B on April 29, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 5, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 6: Fear of Heaven – Living with Healthy Perspective and Responsibility [Jewish Inspiration]
Way 6: Fear of Heaven – Living with Healthy Perspective and Responsibility [Jewish Inspiration]
Apr 7, 2026
15:48
In the sixth episode of his 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches Yirah — “with fear” (specifically fear of Heaven / Yirat Shamayim). He carefully distinguishes it from the previous way (“with awe” — Be-ayma). While awe lifts us with wonder and inspiration, fear provides a sobering perspective and accountability. Rabbi Wolbe explains that fear (Yirah) shares the same root as “to see” (Re’iyah), meaning it helps us truly see reality: our relationship with Hashem, our responsibility, and the fact that all our deeds are recorded. It is not about hiding in terror, but about living with healthy accountability. The yarmulke reminds us of “Yarei Malka” — fear of the King. We are told to place Hashem before us always (“Shiviti Hashem L’negdi Tamid”), turning every prayer and action into a conscious conversation with the Creator. Key themes include: fear connects us to our mortality and the ticking clock of life (he humorously suggests imagining a countdown timer from birth); it removes petty worries when we focus on the “big picture” (Hashem with me, I fear nothing else); it prevents senseless regrets and missed opportunities; and it motivates us to live for what we would die for — family, values, and serving Hashem. He quotes Rav Noah Weinberg: “If you don’t know what you’re ready to die for, you haven’t begun living.” Additional insights: a powerful story of a great sage who wrote a masterpiece Talmud commentary after overhearing his parents plan to make him a shoemaker (and a heavenly dream where he was asked for the book he was meant to write); the perspective shift on Shabbat (Oneg vs. Nega — delight or plague, depending on how you view it); and how fear of missing our divine mission pushes us to maximize every day rather than taking the easier but lesser path. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio B on April 29, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 4, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #Listening, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 6: Fear of Heaven – Living with Healthy Perspective and Responsibility
Way 6: Fear of Heaven – Living with Healthy Perspective and Responsibility
Apr 7, 2026
15:48
In the sixth episode of his 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches Yirah — “with fear” (specifically fear of Heaven / Yirat Shamayim). He carefully distinguishes it from the previous way (“with awe” — Be-ayma). While awe lifts us with wonder and inspiration, fear provides a sobering perspective and accountability. Rabbi Wolbe explains that fear (Yirah) shares the same root as “to see” (Re’iyah), meaning it helps us truly see reality: our relationship with Hashem, our responsibility, and the fact that all our deeds are recorded. It is not about hiding in terror, but about living with healthy accountability. The yarmulke reminds us of “Yarei Malka” — fear of the King. We are told to place Hashem before us always (“Shiviti Hashem L’negdi Tamid”), turning every prayer and action into a conscious conversation with the Creator. Key themes include: fear connects us to our mortality and the ticking clock of life (he humorously suggests imagining a countdown timer from birth); it removes petty worries when we focus on the “big picture” (Hashem with me, I fear nothing else); it prevents senseless regrets and missed opportunities; and it motivates us to live for what we would die for — family, values, and serving Hashem. He quotes Rav Noah Weinberg: “If you don’t know what you’re ready to die for, you haven’t begun living.” Additional insights: a powerful story of a great sage who wrote a masterpiece Talmud commentary after overhearing his parents plan to make him a shoemaker (and a heavenly dream where he was asked for the book he was meant to write); the perspective shift on Shabbat (Oneg vs. Nega — delight or plague, depending on how you view it); and how fear of missing our divine mission pushes us to maximize every day rather than taking the easier but lesser path. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio B on April 29, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 4, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #Listening, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★
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Unveiling the Heart of Commandments [Parsha Power: Shemini] 5785
Unveiling the Heart of Commandments [Parsha Power: Shemini] 5785
Apr 7, 2026
26:09
Unlock the profound wisdom of performing mitzvahs as we explore the teachings of Parsha Shemini. Discover the powerful story of Dama Ben-Nesina, a Gentile whose unwavering respect for his father demonstrates the true essence of fulfilling commandments for their own sake. This episode will challenge you to reconsider the role of reward and reason in religious practice, diving into the debate over the Sefer HaChinuch and its implications for understanding mitzvahs. Prepare to be inspired by the message that true observance stems from recognizing these acts as the divine will of Hashem. In this thought-provoking discussion, we delve into the intimate connection forged with God through mitzvot performed altruistically (Lishma). We share insights on how actions such as kindness, charity, and honoring parents are expressions of divine command, not merely personal choice. We'll reflect on the historical context of Jewish humility and gratitude, drawing lessons from the manna from heaven as a symbol of Hashem's constant provision. As we celebrate Pesach, we'll recognize God's invisible hand in our daily lives and the sweetness of Torah observance. This episode invites you to engage with the week's Parsha, embracing your spiritual heritage and the eternal wisdom it offers. This episode (Ep 7.26) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Shemini is dedicated in honor of our President & in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing Recorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on April 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 23, 2025 DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you! SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.tansistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: [email protected] Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area! #Torah, #Parsha, #Leviticus, #Mitzvahs, #DivineCommand, #Connection, #Kosher ★ Support this podcast ★
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Shemini – Spiritual Cholesterol (5784)
Shemini – Spiritual Cholesterol (5784)
Apr 7, 2026
52:18
The 2026 annual TORCH fundraiser is happening right now at giveTORCH.org. Every donation is doubled at giveTORCH.org. Every donation is matched at giveTORCH.org Please support TORCH and the Parsha Podcast with a generous contribution right now at giveTORCH.org. Give what you can give at giveTORCH.org and ensure that the Parsha Podcast and the other great work of TORCH continues in 2026. […]
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Unveiling the Heart of Commandments [Parsha Power: Shemini] 5785
Unveiling the Heart of Commandments [Parsha Power: Shemini] 5785
Apr 7, 2026
26:09
Unlock the profound wisdom of performing mitzvahs as we explore the teachings of Parsha Shemini. Discover the powerful story of Dama Ben-Nesina, a Gentile whose unwavering respect for his father demonstrates the true essence of fulfilling commandments for their own sake. This episode will challenge you to reconsider the role of reward and reason in religious practice, diving into the debate over the Sefer HaChinuch and its implications for understanding mitzvahs. Prepare to be inspired by the message that true observance stems from recognizing these acts as the divine will of Hashem. In this thought-provoking discussion, we delve into the intimate connection forged with God through mitzvot performed altruistically (Lishma). We share insights on how actions such as kindness, charity, and honoring parents are expressions of divine command, not merely personal choice. We'll reflect on the historical context of Jewish humility and gratitude, drawing lessons from the manna from heaven as a symbol of Hashem's constant provision. As we celebrate Pesach, we'll recognize God's invisible hand in our daily lives and the sweetness of Torah observance. This episode invites you to engage with the week's Parsha, embracing your spiritual heritage and the eternal wisdom it offers. This episode (Ep 7.26) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Shemini is dedicated in honor of our President & in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing Recorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on April 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 23, 2025 DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you! SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.tansistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: [email protected] Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area! #Torah, #Parsha, #Leviticus, #Mitzvahs, #DivineCommand, #Connection, #Kosher ★ Support this podcast ★
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Way 5: The Power of Awe – Breaking Through Laziness and Pettiness [Jewish Inspiration]
Way 5: The Power of Awe – Breaking Through Laziness and Pettiness [Jewish Inspiration]
Apr 6, 2026
8:48
In the fifth episode of his 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores Be-ayma — “with awe” (Yirah in its elevated sense). Building on the previous steps (study, listening, speaking, and heartfelt understanding), he teaches that awe elevates us beyond ordinary living. Awe is not mere fear but a reverential wonder and respect that arises when we contemplate the majesty of Hashem: the vastness of galaxies, the power of oceans and storms, the intricacy of the human body, fruits, vegetables, sunsets, and the Torah scroll itself. Rabbi Wolbe explains that living with awe lifts us out of pettiness, laziness, ruts, and even depression. It unleashes hidden potential and gives us perspective. He encourages concretizing “wow” moments — family events, spiritual highs — so we can recall them on difficult days. Awe includes marveling at human achievement (such as SpaceX rocket launches and landings) and especially at our role as links in the eternal chain of Judaism, connecting us to Moses, Aaron, Joshua, and all the sages. Additional insights: awe results from seeing potential actualized (in people, projects, or Torah growth); meeting righteous individuals leaves us inspired (he recalls learning with his rabbi, Rav Barel Eisenstein, feeling as if he had been with an angel). On Yom HaShoah, he shares Rav Shach’s powerful message to Rav Noah Weinberg: if one person can destroy six million lives, one person can also bring six million back to life — the mission of outreach organizations like TORCH. He notes that excess laughter or comedy can dull awe, while just five minutes a day contemplating the world’s awesomeness can transform a life forever. Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio B on April 28, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 2, 2022 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Omer, #Count, #48Ways, #SpiritualGrowth, #TorahWisdom, #PirkeiAvot, #Listening, #WisdomDaily ★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★
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Korach – Debate and Switch
Korach – Debate and Switch
Jun 18, 2026
1:07:22
Cousins don’t always agree on everything. Korach and Moshe had a disagreement, a debate. Moshe was instructed by God that the nation is limited to one high priest, Aaron. Korach argued that the entire nation is entirely holy, and why can’t everyone be a high priest? Korach has some apparent legitimacy to his perspective. Prior […]
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What Every Marriage Can Learn from Korach's Rebellion [Parsha Pearls: Korach] 5786
What Every Marriage Can Learn from Korach's Rebellion [Parsha Pearls: Korach] 5786
Jun 17, 2026
30:03
In this Parsha Review Podcast Episode of Parshas Korach, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the timeless difference between a disagreement for the sake of Heaven and a conflict driven by ego, jealousy, and personal ambition. Korach's rebellion against Moshe and Aaron was not merely a disagreement about leadership—it was a challenge to the very foundation of Divine authority. While Korach claimed that "the entire congregation is holy," his true motivation was personal power. Rabbi Wolbe explains that unlike the debates of Hillel and Shammai, which sought truth, Korach's dispute was rooted in self-interest. The clearest proof is that Moshe was not fighting for himself at all; he was willing to step aside if Hashem chose otherwise. A central theme of the episode is that not every argument is a fight. The Talmud is filled with disagreements, yet those debates were conducted with mutual respect and a shared pursuit of truth. Moshe demonstrates extraordinary humility by refusing to make the conflict personal. Rather than defending his honor, he places the matter entirely in Hashem's hands and even delays judgment in the hope that Korach and his followers might reconsider overnight. Rabbi Wolbe teaches that true leadership is not about protecting one's position, but about faithfully serving the mission Hashem assigns. The episode then broadens into a powerful lesson about strife in everyday life. Drawing from Pirkei Avos and the Pele Yoetz, Rabbi Wolbe explains that arguments, grudges, and personal battles often stem from an inflated sense of ownership and entitlement. When a person realizes that everything belongs to Hashem and that they are merely His servant, many conflicts simply disappear. Whether in marriage, business, friendships, or communal life, peace comes when people seek truth rather than victory and purpose rather than personal glory. The enduring message of Korach is that humility unites while ego divides, and that lasting peace begins when we stop fighting for ourselves and start serving Hashem. This episode of the Parsha Review Podcast is dedicated in honor of Lenny & Teresa FriedmanDownload & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing Recorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on June 16, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 17, 2026 Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference! Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#Torah, #Parsha, #Numbers, #Bamidbar, #Shlach, #Spies, #Israel, #PositiveMindset, #Perspective, #ThinkPositive, #LeadershipLessons, #SeeTheGood ★ Support this podcast ★
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Breaking Desire, Building Greatness [Day 152 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 9]
Breaking Desire, Building Greatness [Day 152 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 9]
Jun 18, 2026
20:33
In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the ninth, tenth, and eleventh components of authentic teshuvah: breaking desires, transforming the instruments of sin into instruments of mitzvah, and conducting honest self-examination. The author teaches that one of the greatest obstacles to spiritual growth is unchecked desire. Even when something is technically permissible, a person must learn self-restraint and discipline. Judaism does not advocate deprivation, but it does teach mastery over desires rather than becoming mastered by them. True freedom comes when a person controls their appetites instead of allowing appetites to control them. A central theme of the episode is balance. Rabbi Wolbe explains that Torah does not reject physical pleasures; rather, it teaches when, how, and to what extent they should be enjoyed. Whether discussing food, wealth, luxury, or other physical pursuits, the Torah's goal is to help a person remain in charge of their choices. The more a person develops self-control in permitted matters, the stronger they become in resisting forbidden temptations. Spiritual growth is not about eliminating pleasure but about elevating it and placing it within a framework of purpose and holiness. The episode then introduces a profound principle of repair: the very limb or faculty used for wrongdoing should become the vehicle for correction. Eyes that once looked improperly should be redirected toward holiness. Hands that may have been used negatively should become tools for charity and kindness. Speech that once caused harm should be transformed into words of Torah, truth, and encouragement. Finally, Rabbi Wolbe highlights the importance of daily self-evaluation. Through regular reflection on our actions, conversations, relationships, and choices, we gain the awareness necessary to grow, repair mistakes, and continually draw closer to Hashem. This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky Botvin Recorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on September 29, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 18, 2026 This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim) Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva, #TransformYourLife, #Repentance, #Humility ★ Support this podcast ★
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Breaking Desire, Building Greatness [Day 152 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 9]
Breaking Desire, Building Greatness [Day 152 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 9]
Jun 18, 2026
20:33
In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the ninth, tenth, and eleventh components of authentic teshuvah: breaking desires, transforming the instruments of sin into instruments of mitzvah, and conducting honest self-examination. The author teaches that one of the greatest obstacles to spiritual growth is unchecked desire. Even when something is technically permissible, a person must learn self-restraint and discipline. Judaism does not advocate deprivation, but it does teach mastery over desires rather than becoming mastered by them. True freedom comes when a person controls their appetites instead of allowing appetites to control them. A central theme of the episode is balance. Rabbi Wolbe explains that Torah does not reject physical pleasures; rather, it teaches when, how, and to what extent they should be enjoyed. Whether discussing food, wealth, luxury, or other physical pursuits, the Torah's goal is to help a person remain in charge of their choices. The more a person develops self-control in permitted matters, the stronger they become in resisting forbidden temptations. Spiritual growth is not about eliminating pleasure but about elevating it and placing it within a framework of purpose and holiness. The episode then introduces a profound principle of repair: the very limb or faculty used for wrongdoing should become the vehicle for correction. Eyes that once looked improperly should be redirected toward holiness. Hands that may have been used negatively should become tools for charity and kindness. Speech that once caused harm should be transformed into words of Torah, truth, and encouragement. Finally, Rabbi Wolbe highlights the importance of daily self-evaluation. Through regular reflection on our actions, conversations, relationships, and choices, we gain the awareness necessary to grow, repair mistakes, and continually draw closer to Hashem. This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky Botvin Recorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on September 29, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 18, 2026 This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim) Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva, #TransformYourLife, #Repentance, #Humility ★ Support this podcast ★
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Chazara Chullin 47
Chazara Chullin 47
Jun 18, 2026
15:21
Not too hot and not too cold
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Chullin 48
Chullin 48
Jun 18, 2026
29:32
Finding the needle in the haystack!
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Chazara Chullin 48
Chazara Chullin 48
Jun 18, 2026
25:27
Following the needlepoint
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Chullin 49
Chullin 49
Jun 18, 2026
25:26
The Cohen helps the Cohanim
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Chazara Chullin 49
Chazara Chullin 49
Jun 19, 2026
19:53
And I will bless them
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Chazara Chullin 51
Chazara Chullin 51
Jun 22, 2026
18:57
Swimming downstream
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Chullin 52
Chullin 52
Jun 22, 2026
27:18
Wolf attack
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The System of Prayer
The System of Prayer
Jun 22, 2026
1:25:16
It takes years to develop a taste for prayer. Prayer is described in our sources as “service of the heart.” Service of any sort is difficult for us, and most of us are not attuned enough to our hearts to even understand what service of the heart means. Prayer is a foundational pillar of our […]
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Talmudist - Ep 110: Charity Is About More Than Money [Ketubot 67a]
Talmudist - Ep 110: Charity Is About More Than Money [Ketubot 67a]
Jun 22, 2026
50:59
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores one of the Torah's most profound teachings on charity, dignity, and human sensitivity through a fascinating discussion in Tractate Ketubot. The Talmud teaches that helping another person is not merely about providing money or resources; it is about understanding what that individual truly lacks. Whether supporting orphans, helping a bride and groom marry, or caring for someone who has fallen on hard times, the Torah demands that we preserve a person's dignity while addressing their needs. Charity is not measured by what the giver wants to give, but by what the recipient genuinely requires. A central theme of the episode is the remarkable sensitivity the Torah expects from us. The Talmud teaches that if a person was accustomed to a life of wealth and suddenly loses everything, the community should help restore as much of that dignity as possible. Rabbi Wolbe explains that poverty is not merely a financial condition—it is often accompanied by shame, embarrassment, and emotional pain. True kindness requires empathy, understanding, and the willingness to see the world through another person's eyes rather than our own. The discussion culminates with one of the most powerful lessons in all of Jewish ethics: protecting another person's dignity. Through the famous story of Mar Ukva and his wife hiding in a burning oven rather than allowing a poor recipient to discover their identity, the Talmud teaches that it is preferable to endure personal suffering than to publicly embarrass another person. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that preserving human dignity is among the Torah's highest values and applies to every aspect of life—from charity and relationships to disagreements and public discourse. The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud. This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan Marbin Recorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on March 27, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 22, 2026 Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#Talmud, #Gemara, #Taanit, #Rainmaker, #Faith, #Emunah, #Honesty, #Integrity, #PositiveMindset, #Gratitude, #DivineProvidence, #PersonalGrowth, #CharacterDevelopment, #SpiritualGrowth, #AttitudeMatters, #Blessings, #MindsetShift, #LiveWithPurpose ★ Support this podcast ★
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Ep 110 - Charity Is About More Than Money [Ketubot 67a]
Ep 110 - Charity Is About More Than Money [Ketubot 67a]
Jun 22, 2026
50:59
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores one of the Torah's most profound teachings on charity, dignity, and human sensitivity through a fascinating discussion in Tractate Ketubot. The Talmud teaches that helping another person is not merely about providing money or resources; it is about understanding what that individual truly lacks. Whether supporting orphans, helping a bride and groom marry, or caring for someone who has fallen on hard times, the Torah demands that we preserve a person's dignity while addressing their needs. Charity is not measured by what the giver wants to give, but by what the recipient genuinely requires. A central theme of the episode is the remarkable sensitivity the Torah expects from us. The Talmud teaches that if a person was accustomed to a life of wealth and suddenly loses everything, the community should help restore as much of that dignity as possible. Rabbi Wolbe explains that poverty is not merely a financial condition—it is often accompanied by shame, embarrassment, and emotional pain. True kindness requires empathy, understanding, and the willingness to see the world through another person's eyes rather than our own. The discussion culminates with one of the most powerful lessons in all of Jewish ethics: protecting another person's dignity. Through the famous story of Mar Ukva and his wife hiding in a burning oven rather than allowing a poor recipient to discover their identity, the Talmud teaches that it is preferable to endure personal suffering than to publicly embarrass another person. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that preserving human dignity is among the Torah's highest values and applies to every aspect of life—from charity and relationships to disagreements and public discourse. The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud. This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan Marbin Recorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on March 27, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 22, 2026 Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#Talmud, #Gemara, #Taanit, #Rainmaker, #Faith, #Emunah, #Honesty, #Integrity, #PositiveMindset, #Gratitude, #DivineProvidence, #PersonalGrowth, #CharacterDevelopment, #SpiritualGrowth, #AttitudeMatters, #Blessings, #MindsetShift, #LiveWithPurpose ★ Support this podcast ★
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Chazara Chullin 52
Chazara Chullin 52
Jun 22, 2026
18:46
Mostly broken
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Chullin 53
Chullin 53
Jun 22, 2026
24:01
The loose nail
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Chukas – Mourning Clouds (5784)
Chukas – Mourning Clouds (5784)
Jun 23, 2026
49:47
Two giants passed away in this week’s Parsha: Moshe two elder siblings, his sister Miriam and his brother Aaron – two of the great leaders and benefactors of the nation – both die in Parshas Chukas. In this special Parsha podcast we share two profound insights relating to the death, mourning, and aftermath of these […]
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IRAN - From Discord to Accord: A Path to Global Peace (Parsha Power: Korach) 5785
IRAN - From Discord to Accord: A Path to Global Peace (Parsha Power: Korach) 5785
Jun 16, 2026
20:54
Discover the transformative power of disagreement when approached with respect and understanding. In this episode, we unravel the story of Korach's rebellion against Moshe from Parshas Korach and draw from Rashi's teachings to highlight how disagreements can be natural and beneficial if they remain respectful. By sharing anecdotes of passionate debates among former Mossad leaders and rabbis over Talmudic interpretations, we illustrate how strong opposing views can coexist within respectful discourse. These lessons are increasingly vital in a world where political and social disagreements often escalate into personal conflicts. We also reflect on the role of conflict within relationships, using Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Aurbach as an example to emphasize that a lack of conflict might indicate a lack of true engagement. Extending this idea to international relations, we tackle the complexities of achieving peace between Israelis and Iranians, showcasing the importance of offering dignified exits from conflict. We examine strategies such as those employed by Trump to highlight the importance of allowing all parties to save face. As we conclude, we share a poignant story about the protective power of Torah books during a missile attack in Israel, underscoring the enduring need for peace and safety. Join us for a thought-provoking journey that emphasizes the pursuit of peace in our lives, both personally and globally. This episode (Ep 7.35) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Korach is dedicated in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing Recorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on June 20, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 25, 2025 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: [email protected] Keywords:#Torah, #Parsha, #Numbers, #Disagreement, #Respect, #Korach, #Rebellion, #Mossad, #Peace, #Conflicts, #Israelis, #Iranians, #Trump Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference! Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org ★ Support this podcast ★
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The Habit Trap [Day 149 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 6]
The Habit Trap [Day 149 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 6]
Jun 15, 2026
13:56
In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores one of the greatest challenges in spiritual growth: breaking deeply ingrained habits. The Orchot Tzaddikim teaches that repeated behavior gradually becomes normalized until a person no longer sees it as wrong. Sins that are repeated frequently can begin to feel permissible, making genuine repentance far more difficult. Therefore, a person seeking teshuvah must establish strong boundaries, cultivate determination, and consciously distance themselves from negative habits until those behaviors become foreign and even repulsive to them. The episode emphasizes that repentance is not a one-time event but an ongoing process of refinement. Rabbi Wolbe explains that just as a stained garment may require multiple washings before every trace of dirt disappears, the soul may require repeated layers of repentance before it is fully cleansed. Even when a person has already apologized or sought forgiveness, deeper levels of understanding may emerge later in life, requiring additional reflection, remorse, and spiritual repair. True teshuvah continually revisits past mistakes with greater maturity and awareness. The lesson then introduces the first two foundational pillars of repentance. The first is charatah—genuine regret for having distanced oneself from Hashem and misused the gifts, opportunities, and potential entrusted to them. The second is azivas hacheit—abandoning the sin and firmly resolving not to repeat it in the future. Rabbi Wolbe challenges listeners to recognize the preciousness of the soul, the fleeting nature of worldly pleasures, and the eternal value of spiritual growth. Authentic repentance begins when a person honestly asks, "What have I done?" and then takes concrete steps to chart a different course forward. This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky Botvin Recorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on September 29, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 15, 2026 This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim) Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva, #TransformYourLife, #Repentance, #ChangeYourLife, #BreakBadHabits ★ Support this podcast ★
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The First Influencer (Parsha In-Focus: Korach) 5784
The First Influencer (Parsha In-Focus: Korach) 5784
Jun 15, 2026
10:47
Can the company you keep determine your destiny? On this week's Parsha Review Podcast, we delve into the dramatic story of Korach, whose unchecked jealousy and rebellion against Moshe and Aaron led to a catastrophic end. We explore how Korach's negative influence ensnared those around him, while those aligned with Moshe and Aaron thrived in righteousness. Through the lens of this powerful Torah portion, we analyze the role of words and environment in shaping behavior, drawing poignant parallels to the impact of modern-day influencers. In the second part of our episode, we underscore the critical importance of choosing positive influences in our lives. Whether through distancing from those who spread slander and mockery or by seeking divine guidance in our prayers, we aim to cultivate a nurturing and virtuous environment. Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe joins us to share his invaluable insights on fostering positivity and integrity. Listen in for a compelling discussion that not only dissects the lessons from Korach but also offers practical advice on building a life anchored in righteousness. Have a wonderful Shabbos! This episode (Ep 6.38) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Korach is dedicated in Honor of Dovi & Adina on their upcoming wedding & in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Travel Studios (D) to a live audience on July 12, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 12, 2024 DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you! SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.tansistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: [email protected] Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area! ★ Support this podcast ★
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Talmudist - Ep 109: The Rainmaker 2 - How Greatness Is Built One Choice at a Time [Taanis 25a]
Talmudist - Ep 109: The Rainmaker 2 - How Greatness Is Built One Choice at a Time [Taanis 25a]
Jun 15, 2026
28:00
In this continuation of the "Rainmaker" narratives from Tractate Ta'anit, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores profound lessons about poverty, faith, honesty, prayer, and personal responsibility. The episode opens with the moving story of Rabbi Elazar ben Pedas, who lived in extreme poverty yet maintained unwavering faith. Through a remarkable dream-like encounter with Hashem, he demonstrates acceptance of Divine providence and a refusal to seek personal gain at the expense of others—even in the World to Come. The discussion then turns to the Torah's uncompromising standard of honesty. Rabbi Wolbe shares powerful contemporary examples illustrating the mitzvah of returning lost property and conducting business with integrity. Whether it's returning forgotten cash hidden inside a desk or correcting a pricing error that benefits you, true righteousness means doing what's right because Hashem commands it—not because anyone else is watching. The latter portion of the episode returns to the Talmud's stories of prayer for rain, emphasizing that a generation's spiritual state affects the effectiveness of its leaders' prayers. The episode culminates with a profound lesson on gratitude and perspective: complaints generate more negativity, while appreciation and positive expectation create opportunities for greater blessing. Rabbi Wolbe teaches that our words, attitudes, and outlook shape the spiritual reality we experience. The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud. This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan Marbin Recorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on March 27, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 15, 2026 Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#Talmud, #Gemara, #Taanit, #Rainmaker, #Faith, #Emunah, #Honesty, #Integrity, #PositiveMindset, #Gratitude, #DivineProvidence, #PersonalGrowth, #CharacterDevelopment, #SpiritualGrowth, #AttitudeMatters, #Blessings, #MindsetShift, #LiveWithPurpose ★ Support this podcast ★
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Chazara Chullin 45
Chazara Chullin 45
Jun 15, 2026
17:02
Little chamber or big chamber?
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Chullin 46
Chullin 46
Jun 15, 2026
18:11
The leak test
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The Korban System of Transformation
The Korban System of Transformation
Jun 15, 2026
39:48
What was the Korban Chatas really designed to accomplish? Most people view the Chatas as a sin offering, but this episode explores a deeper possibility: that the Korban Chatas was actually a structured framework for personal transformation. Building upon themes from The Structured Path of Deveikus, we examine the thesis that the Chatas follows the same transformational architecture revealed at Krias Yam Suf, a process designed to move Torah from Binah to Daas, from intellectual understanding into lived reality. By walking through each stage of the Chatas process from recognition and investment to ownership, consequence, elevation, and internalization we uncover a remarkable Torah system for transforming knowledge into experience, desire into deveikus, and even failure into spiritual growth. Join the Conversation! Be part of our growing community—join the Shema Podcast for the Perplexed WhatsApp group to share feedback, discuss episodes, and suggest future topics. Click here to sign up.
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The Missing Ingredient in Most Apologies [Day 150 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 7]
The Missing Ingredient in Most Apologies [Day 150 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 7]
Jun 16, 2026
17:13
In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the third and fourth stages of genuine repentance: sorrow and action. True teshuvah requires more than intellectual acknowledgment of wrongdoing. A person must feel genuine pain over the damage caused to their relationship with Hashem. Just as people experience deep anguish over financial loss, broken relationships, or personal hardship, they should feel profound sorrow when they recognize that their actions have created distance between themselves and their Creator. The purpose of this sorrow is not self-punishment but the restoration of closeness with Hashem, who continuously showers kindness upon us even when we fall short. Rabbi Wolbe explains that the depth of a person's repentance is often measured by the depth of their regret. The more a person appreciates Hashem's endless love, generosity, and patience, the more painful it becomes to realize how they may have misused those gifts. This emotional response reflects the purity of the soul, which naturally longs to reconnect with its Divine source. Teshuvah is fundamentally about repairing a relationship, and sincere remorse demonstrates how much that relationship truly matters. The episode then introduces the next stage: transforming repentance from an internal feeling into external action. Regret in the heart is essential, but it must eventually be expressed through tangible change. Throughout Jewish history, fasting, tears, altered routines, increased prayer, and visible acts of humility have served as physical expressions of repentance. Rabbi Wolbe explains that these actions help a person internalize the seriousness of their mistakes and demonstrate a genuine commitment to growth. The lesson concludes by highlighting the role of the eyes and the heart as gateways to both holiness and temptation. Tears, introspection, and disciplined action become tools for cleansing the soul and rebuilding one's connection with Hashem. This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky Botvin Recorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on September 29, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 16, 2026 This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim) Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva, #TransformYourLife, #Repentance, #HealingTheSoul, #SpiritualRenewal, ★ Support this podcast ★
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The Missing Ingredient in Most Apologies [Day 150 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 7]
The Missing Ingredient in Most Apologies [Day 150 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 7]
Jun 16, 2026
17:13
In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the third and fourth stages of genuine repentance: sorrow and action. True teshuvah requires more than intellectual acknowledgment of wrongdoing. A person must feel genuine pain over the damage caused to their relationship with Hashem. Just as people experience deep anguish over financial loss, broken relationships, or personal hardship, they should feel profound sorrow when they recognize that their actions have created distance between themselves and their Creator. The purpose of this sorrow is not self-punishment but the restoration of closeness with Hashem, who continuously showers kindness upon us even when we fall short. Rabbi Wolbe explains that the depth of a person's repentance is often measured by the depth of their regret. The more a person appreciates Hashem's endless love, generosity, and patience, the more painful it becomes to realize how they may have misused those gifts. This emotional response reflects the purity of the soul, which naturally longs to reconnect with its Divine source. Teshuvah is fundamentally about repairing a relationship, and sincere remorse demonstrates how much that relationship truly matters. The episode then introduces the next stage: transforming repentance from an internal feeling into external action. Regret in the heart is essential, but it must eventually be expressed through tangible change. Throughout Jewish history, fasting, tears, altered routines, increased prayer, and visible acts of humility have served as physical expressions of repentance. Rabbi Wolbe explains that these actions help a person internalize the seriousness of their mistakes and demonstrate a genuine commitment to growth. The lesson concludes by highlighting the role of the eyes and the heart as gateways to both holiness and temptation. Tears, introspection, and disciplined action become tools for cleansing the soul and rebuilding one's connection with Hashem. This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky Botvin Recorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on September 29, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 16, 2026 This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim) Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference! Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva, #TransformYourLife, #Repentance, #HealingTheSoul, #SpiritualRenewal, ★ Support this podcast ★
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What Every Marriage Can Learn from Korach's Rebellion [Parsha Pearls: Korach] 5786
What Every Marriage Can Learn from Korach's Rebellion [Parsha Pearls: Korach] 5786
Jun 17, 2026
30:03
In this Parsha Review Podcast Episode of Parshas Korach, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the timeless difference between a disagreement for the sake of Heaven and a conflict driven by ego, jealousy, and personal ambition. Korach's rebellion against Moshe and Aaron was not merely a disagreement about leadership—it was a challenge to the very foundation of Divine authority. While Korach claimed that "the entire congregation is holy," his true motivation was personal power. Rabbi Wolbe explains that unlike the debates of Hillel and Shammai, which sought truth, Korach's dispute was rooted in self-interest. The clearest proof is that Moshe was not fighting for himself at all; he was willing to step aside if Hashem chose otherwise. A central theme of the episode is that not every argument is a fight. The Talmud is filled with disagreements, yet those debates were conducted with mutual respect and a shared pursuit of truth. Moshe demonstrates extraordinary humility by refusing to make the conflict personal. Rather than defending his honor, he places the matter entirely in Hashem's hands and even delays judgment in the hope that Korach and his followers might reconsider overnight. Rabbi Wolbe teaches that true leadership is not about protecting one's position, but about faithfully serving the mission Hashem assigns. The episode then broadens into a powerful lesson about strife in everyday life. Drawing from Pirkei Avos and the Pele Yoetz, Rabbi Wolbe explains that arguments, grudges, and personal battles often stem from an inflated sense of ownership and entitlement. When a person realizes that everything belongs to Hashem and that they are merely His servant, many conflicts simply disappear. Whether in marriage, business, friendships, or communal life, peace comes when people seek truth rather than victory and purpose rather than personal glory. The enduring message of Korach is that humility unites while ego divides, and that lasting peace begins when we stop fighting for ourselves and start serving Hashem. This episode of the Parsha Review Podcast is dedicated in honor of Lenny & Teresa FriedmanDownload & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing Recorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on June 16, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 17, 2026 Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: [email protected] Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference! Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org Keywords:#Torah, #Parsha, #Numbers, #Bamidbar, #Shlach, #Spies, #Israel, #PositiveMindset, #Perspective, #ThinkPositive, #LeadershipLessons, #SeeTheGood ★ Support this podcast ★
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Korach – The Jewish Kryptonite (5784)
Korach – The Jewish Kryptonite (5784)
Jun 16, 2026
47:21
We all have weaknesses. Nations, as well, have witnesses. When the Almighty sought to give the Torah to the Jewish people at Sinai, He first offered it to all the nations. When they asked what was included in it, God revealed to them how the Torah disallowed that particular weakness that that particular Nation had. […]
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IRAN - From Discord to Accord: A Path to Global Peace (Parsha Power: Korach) 5785
IRAN - From Discord to Accord: A Path to Global Peace (Parsha Power: Korach) 5785
Jun 16, 2026
20:54
Discover the transformative power of disagreement when approached with respect and understanding. In this episode, we unravel the story of Korach's rebellion against Moshe from Parshas Korach and draw from Rashi's teachings to highlight how disagreements can be natural and beneficial if they remain respectful. By sharing anecdotes of passionate debates among former Mossad leaders and rabbis over Talmudic interpretations, we illustrate how strong opposing views can coexist within respectful discourse. These lessons are increasingly vital in a world where political and social disagreements often escalate into personal conflicts. We also reflect on the role of conflict within relationships, using Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Aurbach as an example to emphasize that a lack of conflict might indicate a lack of true engagement. Extending this idea to international relations, we tackle the complexities of achieving peace between Israelis and Iranians, showcasing the importance of offering dignified exits from conflict. We examine strategies such as those employed by Trump to highlight the importance of allowing all parties to save face. As we conclude, we share a poignant story about the protective power of Torah books during a missile attack in Israel, underscoring the enduring need for peace and safety. Join us for a thought-provoking journey that emphasizes the pursuit of peace in our lives, both personally and globally. This episode (Ep 7.35) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Korach is dedicated in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing Recorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on June 20, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 25, 2025 Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: [email protected] Keywords:#Torah, #Parsha, #Numbers, #Disagreement, #Respect, #Korach, #Rebellion, #Mossad, #Peace, #Conflicts, #Israelis, #Iranians, #Trump Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference! Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org ★ Support this podcast ★