Popular Shows by TORCH: Page 201

20001

Jewish Inspiration: Short & Sad - 17th of Tammuz

Jul 6, 2023

8:41

In this episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe shares a short & sad idea of inspiration on the day of tragedy for the Jewish people on the 17th of Tammuz. Throughout the generations, many sad events befell the our people resulting in a day of mourning and fasting. This Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. #204) is dedicated to the Refuah of Hinda Charna Faiga bas Tzipra and Chana Rachel bas Chaya Leah! **** To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories to [email protected] Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/donate. Thank you! For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on July 4, 2023, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 6, 2023 ★ Support this podcast ★

20002

Rogue Wave (Torah Alef 6)

Jul 6, 2023

50:26

The evil inclination resembles a wave in the ocean that looks so beautiful at sunset. It's really a rogue wave and deadly. Rebbe Nachman explains how to avoid the dangers. The purpose of Rebbe Nachman's teaching in the Likutei Moharan is for each and every Jew to excel and elevate their relationship with their creator. Welcome to this journey of spiritual enlightenment with the teaching of this great book. *****Rabbi Lazer Brody is an accomplished Torah scholar, world renowned lecturer, prolific author and the founder and leader of Emuna Beams.To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Lazer Brody: https://www.emunabeams.comand https://lazerbeams.com Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe serves as the Executive Director of TORCH since 2005.To listen to podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol The Mission of TORCH is to Connect Jews and Judaism by providing meaningful learning opportunities for every Jewish individual in the Houston area irrespective of background, affiliation, denomination or level of observance and to enable them to experience the joy and vibrancy of Judaism in a welcoming environment. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Programs. For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com Recorded via TORCHzoom.com online presentation of Rabbi Lazer Brody (Ashdod, Israel) by TORCH Centre (Houston, Texas) on July 6, 2023.Released as Podcast on July 6, 2023 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

20003

Introduction to Mussar - Living Inspired (Part 4)

Jul 7, 2023

1:02:28

04 - The final episode introducing the concepts behind Mussar and living inspired. Recorded presentation to a live audience at Cong. Beth Yeshurun on October 13, 2019 in Houston, Texas. 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! Please send your questions or comments to [email protected] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

20004

Introduction to Mussar - Becoming Growth Oriented (Part 3)

Jul 7, 2023

58:42

Episode 03: The importance of small steps in spiritual growth Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe. The basic definitions of Mussar. A few stories and anecdotes. **** To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwolJewish 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 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 at Cong. Beth Yeshurun to a live audience on September 22, 2019, in Houston, Texas.Re-Released as Podcast on July 7, 2023 ★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★

20005

In God We Trust! (Bitachon - Part 1)

Jul 8, 2023

41:41

Released as Podcast on 2/14/21 Episode 44 - This episode discusses the trait of putting our full Trust in Hashem (Bitachon) which is not an easy task and quite a tall order. Through the teachings of the Torah we learn how to attain this lofty level ... and as with everything, practice makes perfect. It's worthwhile working towards trust because after all, why should we carry a load on our small shoulders when the Almighty has the ability to carry it for us?! Recorded presentation to an online audience on December 20, 2020, in Houston, Texas. 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! Please send your questions or comments to [email protected]. Listen to the other podcasts available from TORCH at www.TORCHpodcasts.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

20006

In God We Trust! (Bitachon - Part 1)

Jul 8, 2023

41:41

Released as Podcast on 2/14/21 Episode 44 - This episode discusses the trait of putting our full Trust in Hashem (Bitachon) which is not an easy task and quite a tall order. Through the teachings of the Torah we learn how to attain this lofty level ... and as with everything, practice makes perfect. It's worthwhile working towards trust because after all, why should we carry a load on our small shoulders when the Almighty has the ability to carry it for us?! Recorded presentation to an online audience on December 20, 2020, in Houston, Texas. 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! Please send your questions or comments to [email protected]. Listen to the other podcasts available from TORCH at www.TORCHpodcasts.com ★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★

20007

15. What Is Astrology?

Jul 9, 2023

37:19

Is astrology real? The Average Rabbi and Joe explore the next layer of creation: the cosmos and their purpose in the grand scheme. ★ Support this podcast ★

20008

14. What Are The Heavenly Courts?

Jul 2, 2023

28:24

There are courts on Earth and courts in the heavens. The Average Rabbi & Joe explore the systems of the heavenly courts. ★ Support this podcast ★

20009

13. What Is The Method Of Hashgacha?

Jun 25, 2023

29:54

We've discussed the rules and reasons for why things happen in the world - now let's talk about how it all gets done, from the top down. ★ Support this podcast ★

20010

12. What Is A Jew?

Jun 18, 2023

54:03

Understanding the metaphysical implications of what it means to be Jew, and the difference between Jews and non-Jews. ★ Support this podcast ★

20011

11. What Is Personal Providence? (Part 3 - FINALE)

Jun 11, 2023

48:31

We wrap up the remaining reasons and considerations why things happen to a person in their lifetime, including suffering for others and reincarnation. ★ Support this podcast ★

20012

10. What Is Personal Providence? (Part 2 - Return Of The Joe)

Jun 4, 2023

41:01

Joe returns from yeshiva and shares his experience.We continue exploring reasons for man's various experiences in this world. ★ Support this podcast ★

20013

9. What Is Personal Providence? (Part 1)

Nov 14, 2022

39:48

Introduction to the factors that determine an individual's state and personal challenges in the world. ★ Support this podcast ★

20014

8. What Is Reward And Punishment? (Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?)

Nov 1, 2022

58:45

How is humanity's ultimate perfection reached? We'll explore the system of categorizing the righteous and the wicked, Gehinnom, worldly success and suffering from a big picture perspective. ★ Support this podcast ★

20015

7. What Is Divine Providence? (Intro + Rosh Hashana Insight)

Sep 19, 2022

21:25

Section two of the book begins and we introduce the new concept: hashgacha, sometimes translated as "divine providence". ★ Support this podcast ★

20016

6. What Is The Physical, The Spiritual, & Evil?

Sep 14, 2022

1:03:22

Breaking down what composes reality: The physical universe | Souls, angels, and demons | The true nature of darkness & evil ★ Support this podcast ★

20017

5. What Is The Path To Perfection? (Part 2)

Aug 22, 2022

37:47

A deeper look into the purpose of commandments, how to love and fear God, and the goal of learning Torah. ★ Support this podcast ★

20018

4. What Is The Path To Perfection? (Part 1)

Aug 16, 2022

49:32

Ever heard of mitzvos/mitzvot/commandments? Tune in to hear the Average Rabbi & Joe explain more in depth the path of the body-soul and the purpose of the commandments of the Torah. ★ Support this podcast ★

20019

Interlude | Joe's Questions #1

Aug 1, 2022

44:13

We take a break from the regular curriculum to address Joe's pressing and important questions thus far, addressing the Oral Torah, kabbalah, and literal interpretations of the supernatural. ★ Support this podcast ★

20020

3. What Is Man, Life and the Afterlife?

Jul 26, 2022

1:06:13

Another deep dive into Jewish philosophy regarding the basic essence of the human being, the purpose of death and what comes after. ★ Support this podcast ★

20021

2. What Is The Purpose Of Creation?

Jul 19, 2022

48:18

After discussing the Almighty Himself, The Average Rabbi and Joe go further to discuss the ultimate purpose of reality. Why did God create the world, and how is that purpose accomplished? Find out in this episode... ★ Support this podcast ★

20022

1. What Is God?

Jun 13, 2022

48:50

Intro to the series & the six principles regarding God ★ Support this podcast ★

20023

In God We Trust! (Bitachon - Part 2)

Jul 10, 2023

35:24

Released as Podcast on 4/18/21 Episode 45 - This episode discusses the trait of putting our full Trust in Hashem (Bitachon) which is not an easy task and quite a tall order. Through the teachings of the Torah we learn how to attain this lofty level ... and as with everything, practice makes perfect. It's worthwhile working towards trust because after all, why should we carry a load on our small shoulders when the Almighty has the ability to carry it for us?! Recorded presentation to an online audience on January 17, 2021, in Houston, Texas. 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! Please send your questions or comments to [email protected]. Listen to the other podcasts available from TORCH at www.TORCHpodcasts.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

20024

Do YOU Trust GOD? (Part 1)

Jul 11, 2023

33:33

Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. #125) This podcast is dedicated in honor of our dear friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner, who have been such dedicated friends of TORCH for many years! May Hashem continue to bless you with great health and success in all your endeavors. In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, discusses the tremendous power of trusting in Hashem. Hashem, the creator of heaven and earth who placed into this world is always there to care for us. Let go of your worries and put yourself in Hashem's loving hands. **** To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories to [email protected] Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/donate. Thank you! For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on October 25, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on October 26, 2022 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

20025

Opportunities are within Concealment

Feb 10, 2020

59:56

Prior to the Children of Israel receiving the Torah at Mt. Sinai they had one miraculous experience after another. From the 10 plagues to the splitting of the Red Sea, they saw, they heard, and they felt the knowledge that all there is, is G-d and that nature is simply His creation that allows Him to conceal Himself. But what about us, who have never had experiences like this? Are we also to be held to the same responsibility of fulfilling the Torah, as well? Why doesn’t G-d just have a National Revelation every generation? If He made His point 3300 years ago, wouldn’t it be even more powerful, if repeated for every generation to hear. ★ Support this podcast ★

20026

Debating (futilely) Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

Feb 14, 2020

1:11:13

In this episode I take my cherished friend and teacher, Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe, to task through a barrage of questions challenging him on Torah beliefs and philosophy. With his titan intellect, that was forged through a life dedicated to Torah study, he swatted away my arguments with eloquence, wisdom and humor, leaving me and the listener with a deeper appreciation and understanding of our Torah and heritage. ★ Support this podcast ★

20027

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains the ULTIMATE goal of Judaism and Torah

Feb 20, 2020

51:59

In this episode, the listener and I discover the real meaning of Judaism, from one of my heroes, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, the Executive Director of the Torah Outreach Center of Houston. If only this information was on a brochure for me to see in my youth, I would have never ignored my heritage till the age of 40. ★ Support this podcast ★

20028

The Business World – The Ultimate Venue for Developing Emunah

Feb 24, 2020

32:51

In this discussion we delve into the amazing opportunities that our business endeavors provide to us in developing our understanding of Torah, strengthening our Emunah, and then using our Torah to unleash endless creativity and fearlessness in the marketplace. ★ Support this podcast ★

20029

Entering the Torah Matrix with Rabbi Cohen

Mar 1, 2020

54:50

Be ready to be blown away as Rabbi Cohen provides incredible insights into the nature of creation and mankind’s purpose in this world, through the lens of Kabbalah. I walked away from this interview with a much deeper understanding and appreciation of our 613 connections to our Creator. I am sure the listener will as well. ★ Support this podcast ★

20030

Torah as a Roadmap for Becoming Soul 1st and Body 2nd

Mar 6, 2020

36:59

The Torah begins with Adam, whose sensory perception was primarily attached to his soul, while his sensory perception to his body was secondary, thus allowing him to communicate with G-d, the way we now only know how to do with our fellow man. And it ends with Moses, returning to this intended state of mankind, but not by default, but through his personal efforts. In this edition we explore the Torah roadmap, for achieving the unfathomable. ★ Support this podcast ★

20031

Shalom Bayit: The Greatest Mitzvah

Mar 13, 2020

58:11

The reason Shalom Bayit is the most important mitzvah is because it is ONLY within the dynamic of a marriage that one can achieve their tikkun (soul correction) in this world. In this podcast we share the rationale for why it is the most important mitzvah and the tools for succeeding in fulfilling this mitzvah. ★ Support this podcast ★

20032

Why Jews Don’t Proselytize

Mar 22, 2020

43:26

G-d gave His Torah to the Jewish people, containing His laws and decrees for them to follow. But what about the Non-Jew? In this episode, I speak with Rod Bryant, who many years ago was a successful Christian Pastor, and left it all behind when his study of Torah opened his eyes to the falsehood of the Church. His epiphany took his life on a course that led him to devote his life to the teaching of Torah to the non-Jew and their role in G-d’s creation. If you ever wanted to know why Jew’s don’t proselytize, then tune in to this podcast. ★ Support this podcast ★

20033

Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe on Moshiach

Mar 27, 2020

58:15

The Jewish people have been saying every year, since the destruction of the 2nd Temple, at their Passover Seder and at Yom Kippur, “Next Year in Jerusalem!” We have been yearning for millennia for the arrival of Moshiach and our redemption, where we will return to Jerusalem and rebuild our temple. In this episode, Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe, shares his knowledge with us on this subject, teaching us everything we need to know about Moshiach. ★ Support this podcast ★

20034

The Torah’s Recipe for Achieving Financial Wealth with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Apr 5, 2020

48:02

G-d brought us into Egypt to become humbled and dependent servants to Pharaoh, so that He could bring us out of Egypt to be humble and dependent servants to Him. G-d is now shattering global economies to test us and see if we remember, are we dependent on our Pharaohs or are we dependent on Him. This is a must listen to episode for how to preserve and grow wealth in any economic climate with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe. ★ Support this podcast ★

20035

The Holy Bris with Rabbi Yaakov Cohen (For Men Only)

Apr 19, 2020

49:49

This important topic is for men only. Gentlemen, we have a sacred and eternal covenant with the Almighty, the Bris Milah. This contractual arrangement comes with ongoing responsibilities, that if violated will cause a breach of this Holy contract and make our Bris null and void. It is essential for us and the entire Jewish nation to keep our covenant. Tune in and learn from Rabbi Cohen as he discusses the Kabbalistic and Torah insights to the meaning of the Holy Bris. ★ Support this podcast ★

20036

Prepping for Sinai with Rabbi Chaim Bucsko

Apr 23, 2020

47:30

It is now the Counting of the Omer. These 49 days between Pesach and Shavous create a bridge that allows one to leave their mental restrictions and move towards a more expanded consciousness. In this episode, Rabbi Chaim Buscko breaks down for us how to tap into the spiritual energies now present. By doing so, we will forge ourselves into vessels that will allow us to absorb the wisdom of Torah and catapult us to a higher level of closeness to our Creator. ★ Support this podcast ★

20037

Rabbi Yaakov Wohlgelernter On Our Anniversary with the Almighty

Apr 28, 2020

52:02

Mt. Sinai was our wedding canopy where the Almighty, as our groom and we the Jewish people, as His bride, made an eternal commitment that we would be forever bound to one another. Shavous is arriving soon. It is our anniversary with the Almighty, where we renew our mutual commitment. Hashem has just one request from us and that is that we leave our work behind and focus simply on one another. Listen in and learn from Rabbi Yaakov Wohlgelernter on how to make the most of this very sacred time. ★ Support this podcast ★

20038

Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe on Anti-Semitism

May 10, 2020

56:01

Last year in the US over 57% of Hate Crimes were against Jews, which seems like a lot on its own, but when you factor in that we only account for barely 2% of the US population, it’s quite astronomical. Anti-Semitism is truly unlike any other form of racism, as the Jewish people comprise every ethnicity. And it cannot be xenophobia, as we have been exiled to every part of the globe. Anti-Semitism is definitively something unique and unexplainable. It is a phenomenon that I needed to understand better. In this episode, I talk with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe and ask him if Torah discusses this subject and if so, what can we learn. The answer he provides is as equally rational as anti-Semitism is irrational. ★ Support this podcast ★

20039

We Were Made to be Addicts

May 17, 2020

47:37

God created the world to bestow pleasure and then designed us to pursue Him, the source of all pleasure in ever greater quantities through Torah and mitzvot. And, if we do not properly attach ourselves to Him, and instead overindulge in the illusionary pleasures of the world, then devastating consequences can ensue. In this episode my most cherished guest ever, shares how the Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Step Program is the Torah prescription for every Jew’s personal development. The continual deepening of Emunah, Mussar work, Teshuva, and service to others are the steps that every Jew can harness to propel themselves to greatness. ★ Support this podcast ★

20040

Infusing Holiness into the Mundane with Rabbi Yaakov Wohlgelernter

May 25, 2020

51:18

First, God made the heavenly realm and earthly realm. Then He made mankind with a heavenly soul infused into an earthly body, in order to be a conduit between those two realms. In this episode I ask Rabbi Wohlgelernter to teach us how to bring Torah with us into our business life. He not only answers that question but provides valuable insights on how to infuse holiness into every moment of our life and that that very act is our very purpose as a Jew. ★ Support this podcast ★

20041

The Kabbalah of Intimacy Part 1 with Rabbi Yaakov Cohen

Jun 7, 2020

50:32

Whether marital intimacy occurs with the intention to create a child or not, this episode is a must listen for every couple. The negative middos that one is born with are a result of improper thoughts and actions in the Holy of Holies, our bedrooms. Rabbi Yaakov Cohen shares incredible insights from the Zohar that will enable a couple intending to become pregnant the methods for bringing down a soul without blemishes, allowing those children to become the tremendous sources of light that will enable Tikkun Olam for us all. And for those whose marital intimacy is not for the expressed purpose of impregnation the impact in the spiritual realm is equally beneficial. ★ Support this podcast ★

20042

Practical Advice for Achieving Shalom Bayit

Jun 22, 2020

51:55

Previously I did an episode where I taught what I have learned on how to fulfill the most important mitzvah of Shalom Bayit. Now I attempt to take these theoretical concepts and learn how to implement with real world practical advice through this insightful interview with Rabbi Aryeh and Zehava Wolbe. If you want to please The Almighty and your spouse, then this is a must listen to episode. ★ Support this podcast ★

20043

The Kabbalah of Intimacy Part 2 with Rabbi Yaakov Cohen

Jun 28, 2020

55:50

The Hebrew word for man is “Ish” which is spelled “Aleph-Yud-Shin” and the Hebrew word for woman is “Ishah” which is spelled “Aleph-Shin-Hey.” The two letters not in common are the “Yud” and the “Hey” which is a name of G-d. In this episode Rabbi Cohen discusses in depth the rationale for the importance of proper thoughts during marital intimacy so that we can be holy and properly unite the Name of G-d and bring the Divine Presence closer. ★ Support this podcast ★

20044

Rabbi Chaim Bucsko on Who is Me?

Jul 11, 2020

53:02

We are taught that we are a heavenly soul residing in a physical body. However, our morning prayer states that we are thankful to G-d for restoring our souls to us, which implies that we are a body. So, which is it? Are we a body or a soul? I was having a middle age identity crisis, so I asked my dear friend, Rabbi Chaim Bucsko, to come on to the program and give me some clarity on who is “me.” ★ Support this podcast ★

20045

Loving the Heretic with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

Jul 26, 2020

52:12

A fundamental mitzvah of a Jew is to love their fellow as themselves. But what about Jewish heretics that lead Jews astray? The Jewish people collectively are guilty of the Sin of the Golden Calf, because while it was only the Egyptians converts that committed the sin, the rest of Jewish people were held culpable as they did nothing to stop it. So, how do we reconcile the mitzvah of loving our fellow Jew as ourselves when among a heretic? I find myself once again perplexed, so I thought this would be a great question to have the brilliant Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe come on the show and answer it for me. ★ Support this podcast ★

20046

Jews and Politics

Sep 7, 2020

51:27

We received Torah Law from the Almighty to instruct us on maintaining a utopian society, however Torah Law in totality is intended for when the Jewish people return to Israel, the temple is rebuilt and the Sanhedrin Court reestablished. So, if that is the case, what are our responsibilities in our host nations? How involved should we be in politics? Should a Jew hold public office? Should Torah influence our voting in our host nation? These questions and many more are answered in this episode’s platform discussion with the dynamic duo; Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe and Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe. ★ Support this podcast ★

20047

Awake from your Slumber!

Sep 16, 2020

54:00

G-d blew a soul into Adam. On Rosh Hashanah we blow into the Shofar, tapping into the core of our soul to awaken us from our slumber. We are reminding ourselves of our mission. G-d is the King and we are His subjects. Our tasks at hand is the loftiest of all tasks, to be His co-creators and bring Godliness to every corner of the world. This is a must listen episode, as Rabbi Wohlgelernter teaches us how to be successful this Rosh Hashanah by setting ourselves on a trajectory to accomplish our goal. ★ Support this podcast ★

20048

Returning to our Source

Sep 24, 2020

1:04:03

The Almighty desires for us to continually strengthen ourselves spiritually so that we can grow closer to Him. Just like a weightlifter intentionally exhausts their muscles under the weights they are lifting so that their muscles will tear and then be rebuilt to be stronger, the Almighty created a framework for us to do the same spiritually. He orchestrates events which create tests for us. Tests to challenge and strengthen ourselves. Even through sin, followed by teshuva, we rebuild ourselves by returning to our source, creating ourselves anew and as a better version than we were prior. In this episode, Rabbi Buscko goes deep into how we can use the gift of Yom Kippur to successfully accomplish this task. ★ Support this podcast ★

20049

A Hug from Hashem

Oct 1, 2020

46:57

We entered Rosh Hashanah and declared that Hashem is our King and we are His subjects, allowing us to move into Yom Kippur so we could reflect on our previous year and discern when our thoughts, words and actions were not congruent with that truth. And now it is time to enter our Sukkahs, designed like His arm reaching around us and holding us close. It’s time to recalibrate back to the truth that the only power is the Almighty and that what is central to our lives is not our careers, politics and other material pursuits, but simply to serve the King by fulfilling his Torah. In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains why Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hoshana Raba, Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are all connected and much, much more. ★ Support this podcast ★

20050

The Body and Soul of Torah

Oct 9, 2020

51:52

When I realized that Torah was directly from the Heavens, I encountered a new question, “What is Torah?” I had seen a Torah scroll and I knew about the 5 Books of Moses but when I began to study the text, many more questions surfaced. I would read the weekly Parsha baffled by a narrative that seem to leave out so much information, yet knowing that their was something deep behind the text that I was just not equipped to uncover on my own. As I researched it more, I realized that the narrative of the written Torah was an outer layer that concealed infinite information. In this episode I invited my new friend and teacher, Rabbi Daniel Cotlar, to help me understand further, the body and soul of Torah. ★ Support this podcast ★

20051

Living Jewish

Oct 14, 2020

32:46

As many of you know I recently moved with my family into a Jewish Community for the first time. I feel the way an immigrant from an impoverished country probably feels when they move to the USA where so much freedom and opportunity exists, that did not exist in their homeland. As someone who had no idea that this community existed prior to 6 years ago, I wanted to dedicate an episode to the topic, for those who have never been exposed to it either. In this episode I brought on my two spiritual brothers, Akiva and Yehoshua Wolbe to talk about living Jewish. ★ Support this podcast ★

20052

Torah is Technology with Rabbi Cohen

Nov 9, 2020

47:36

The United States is more divided than ever, with each side believing they are on the side of what is right and good. This is not a new dilemma for the world, as this problem originated in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve ate from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, confusing the distinction between the two. The Almighty’s remedy to our affliction was the Torah, which is the technology to rectify the world and separate the evil from the good. In this episode Rabbi Cohen enlightens us to how we use the technology of the Torah and the study and application of halacha (Jewish Law) to fix the world and bring about Tikkun Olam. This is the purpose and mission of the Jewish People. This is why He made us. ★ Support this podcast ★

20053

Running and Returning with Rabbi Wohlgelernter – Part I

Nov 16, 2020

49:33

I approached this interview, with Rabbi Wohlgelernter, with the following question; how does one fulfill the mitzvah of remaining joyful, while learning how to be Torah observant? As for me, it has been a continual experience of thinking I have learned everything needed, only to then learn that I barely know anything. In this episode, Rabbi Wohlgelernter explains that this process of growth should not be approached with the attitude of getting past these challenges, as the challenges are there intentionally by G-d’s design, but it is through the challenges that we become closer to Him. So, if the challenges are inevitable for all of us then the real question is, how to embrace the challenges. This extremely insightful and life changing conversation will be a three-part series, as the messaging is too important and too powerful to squeeze into one. ★ Support this podcast ★

20054

Running and Returning with Rabbi Wohlgelernter – Part II

Nov 18, 2020

46:26

I approached this interview, with Rabbi Wohlgelernter, with the following question; how does one fulfill the mitzvah of remaining joyful while learning how to be Torah observant? As for me, it has been a continual experience of thinking I have learned everything needed, only to then learn that I barely know anything. In this episode, Rabbi Wohlgelernter explains that this process of growth should not be approached with the attitude of getting past these challenges, as the challenges are there intentionally by G-d’s design, but it is through the challenges that we become closer to Him. So, if the challenges are inevitable for all of us then the real question is, how to embrace the challenges. This extremely insightful and life changing conversation will be a three-part series, as the messaging is too important and too powerful to squeeze into one. ★ Support this podcast ★

20055

Living Inspired with Nissim Black

Dec 8, 2020

33:43

A life centered around Torah is a life dedicated to perpetual transformation and with that comes struggles and challenges. Nissim Black is American-Israeli rapper who has achieved international stardom through his beautiful and inspiring music. His transformation to an Orthodox Jew and likewise the transformation of his music through this process is equally inspiring. He is a Tzadik and a role model for the Jewish people. In this episode, I talk with Nissim Black, and learn about how to grow through living inspired. ★ Support this podcast ★

20056

The Fractal Nature of Masculinity and Femininity with Rabbi Bucsko

Dec 22, 2020

54:16

A core concept that permeates all of creation is the aspect of masculinity and femininity, as it is fractal in nature. To understand masculinity (giving) and femininity (receiving) and the receiving through giving, brings much greater insights into how we can develop harmonious relationships with one another and with G-d. In this amazing episode I am joined with Rabbi Buscko, aka “The Average Rabbi” and he shares with us, his deep insights into this fundamental aspect of creation. ★ Support this podcast ★

20057

Living in the Story of Creation

Jan 3, 2021

49:49

Our Sages teach us that the Torah is the Blueprint for Creation and that there are up to 6,000 years of creation before G-d’s revelation to the world. Now is the year 5781 which means that we are living in the story of creation or in other words, we are living in the Torah. In this episode we discuss the proofs, the psychological hurdles to overcome and the gravity of taking ownership to our personal narrative in the Torah. ★ Support this podcast ★

20058

Living with Emunah with Rabbi Brody

Jan 26, 2021

29:10

Why do we study Torah, Halacha and perform mitzvot? The answer is that that is the Almighty’s prescription for continually increasing our Emunah. This is the very purpose of our time in this world and one that is necessary, now more than ever, to prepare us for the times of Moshiach. With the global pandemic gripping so many in a state of fear, I thought it was timely to bring on Rabbi Brody, the Doctor of Emunah, to remind us all, that the pandemic was created by G-d for a reason. And that reason is to give us the opportunity to receive the gift of Emunah in Him and Him alone. Click here to check out Rabbi Brody’s Books. Great reads for daily doses of Emunah. ★ Support this podcast ★

20059

The Devil is in the Details with Rabbi Cohen – Part I

Feb 3, 2021

28:23

There is a concept in Torah that for many of us creates confusion, especially as we begin our exploration of Torah wisdom. It is the subject of the Satan. The reason for the confusion is that this is a similar term that we regularly hear used by the Christians. However, while similar terms, definitionally they are totally opposing concepts. The Christians believe that the Satan is a separate opposing power to Hashem, an idea that is idolatrous and heretical as G-d is the only power and source of existence. The Torah teaches us that the Satan is a servant to Hashem, playing a vital role in His creation, to provide us with the free will opportunity to grow closer to our Creator. The devil is in the details. In this episode Rabbi Cohen provides enlightening clarity on this subject to the both the beginner and advanced student. ★ Support this podcast ★

20060

The Devil is in the Details with Rabbi Cohen – Part II

Feb 7, 2021

25:33

There is a concept in Torah that for many of us creates confusion, especially as we begin our exploration of Torah wisdom. It is the subject of the Satan. The reason for the confusion is that this is a similar term that we regularly hear used by the Christians. However, while similar terms, definitionally they are totally opposing concepts. The Christians believe that the Satan is a separate opposing power to Hashem, an idea that is idolatrous and heretical as G-d is the only power and source of existence. The Torah teaches us that the Satan is a servant to Hashem, playing a vital role in His creation, to provide us with the free will opportunity to grow closer to our Creator. The devil is in the details. In this episode Rabbi Cohen provides enlightening clarity on this subject to the both the beginner and advanced student. ★ Support this podcast ★

20061

The Anatomy of a Tzadik with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Feb 21, 2021

43:46

Growing up secular, greatly limited my understanding of the capacity of mankind’s greatness. The secular world is so pre-occupied with making their heroes people who are talented musicians, actors, athletes, or businesspeople, but whose private life lacks much to be admired. As Jews we have Tzadikim to look up to and admire and strive to emulate. These are people that have truly optimized themselves to become angles in this world. In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Executive Director of TORCH and host of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast, joins us to share some mind blowing and inspiring stories of these Tzadikim that will open your mind to your true potential. ★ Support this podcast ★

20062

Tapping into the Energy of Pesach with Rabbi Wohlgelernter

Mar 14, 2021

46:35

The weeks that lead up to Pesach/Passover, is the time to prepare ourselves to become a vessel to receive the influx of energy that G-d brings to the Jewish people. This is the energy that will propel us to greater heights of spirituality and provides us the opportunity to unleash ourselves from limited thought and connect more to our infinite Creator. In this amazing discussion with Rabbi Wohlgelernter he shares the techniques to prepare ourselves to connect to the power of Pesach and the ultimate time of renewal. ★ Support this podcast ★

20063

Becoming a vessel to receive Torah, with Rabbi Buscko

Mar 30, 2021

47:16

It is now the Counting of the Omer. These 49 days between Pesach and Shavous create a bridge that allows one to leave their mental restrictions and move towards a more expanded consciousness. In this episode, Rabbi Chaim Buscko breaks down for us how to tap into the spiritual energies now present. By doing so, we will forge ourselves into vessels that will allow us to absorb the wisdom of Torah and catapult us to a higher level of closeness to our Creator. ★ Support this podcast ★

20064

Living with Intention with Ahron Wohlgelernter

Apr 28, 2021

42:21

The Almighty did not design us to compartmentalize our minds, where we apply facts and reason to draw conclusions with our secular life and then just rely on blind faith and the culture we grew up in, to draw conclusions on our Jewish life. The purpose of the opportunity of our lifetime, is to avoid navigating the world on autopilot and instead live with congruency between our intellect and emotions. This is how we unleash our potential in serving the Almighty and fulfilling our purpose in this world. In this episode, Ahron Wohlgelernter, the host of the Think Torah Podcast and the IntentionalJew.com website, an aggregation platform for Jewish learning, joins us to talk about living with intention. ★ Support this podcast ★

20065

Our Anniversary with the Almighty, with Rabbi Yaakov Wohlgelernter (Rebroadcast)

May 9, 2021

51:59

Mt. Sinai was our wedding canopy where the Almighty, as our groom and we the Jewish people, as His bride, made an eternal commitment that we would be forever bound to one another. Shavous is arriving soon. It is our anniversary with the Almighty, where we renew our mutual commitment. Hashem has just one request from us and that is that we leave our work behind and focus simply on one another. Listen in and learn from Rabbi Yaakov Wohlgelernter on how to make the most of this very sacred time. ★ Support this podcast ★

20066

Our Power of Speech with Rabbi Yaghobian

May 21, 2021

45:10

What does String Theory and the Observer Effect in quantum mechanics have to do with a Jew saying a Bracha? Tune into this episode as Rabbi Yaghobian reconciles the two and goes deep into the meaning and purpose to saying a Bracha before deriving pleasure from this world. Warning: Potential side effects of listening to this episode may result in your mind being blown away, becoming more mindful of your speech, and desiring to learn our Brachas and say with perfect enunciation. ★ Support this podcast ★

20067

Accessorizing the external to change the internal with Rabbi Abrahams, Part I

Jun 2, 2021

31:06

The Almighty has orchestrated throughout history periods when the non-Jewish world opens up to the Jewish people. His objective is to see whether we are now capable to go out into the world and be a light unto the other nations or whether we choose to take the path of assimilation. While Chanukah is our example in time of how to succeed at this task, for the majority of history we have sadly failed, causing G-d to orchestrate world events so that the other nations will remind us that we are Jews through the escalation of Anti-Semitism. And once again, we are seeing this play out. So how do we equip ourselves to interact with the other nations without assimilating into the other nations? The answer is our lifelines of Tzitzit, Yarmulke and Tefillin. They are what harness us to the Almighty wherever we go in the world so that we stay true to our mission. In this invocative episode Rabbi Abrahams explores the deep meaning of these important mitzvos. ★ Support this podcast ★

20068

Accessorizing the external to change the internal with Rabbi Abrahams, Part II

Jun 3, 2021

34:17

The Almighty has orchestrated throughout history periods when the non-Jewish world opens up to the Jewish people. His objective is to see whether we are now capable to go out into the world and be a light unto the other nations or whether we choose to take the path of assimilation. While Chanukah is our example in time of how to succeed at this task, for the majority of history we have sadly failed, causing G-d to orchestrate world events so that the other nations will remind us that we are Jews through the escalation of Anti-Semitism. And once again, we are seeing this play out. So how do we equip ourselves to interact with the other nations without assimilating into the other nations? The answer is our lifelines of Tzitzit, Yarmulke and Tefillin. They are what harness us to the Almighty wherever we go in the world so that we stay true to our mission. In this invocative episode Rabbi Abrahams explores the deep meaning of these important mitzvos. ★ Support this podcast ★

20069

The Anatomy of a Tzadik II with Rabbi Aryeh and Yitzi Wolbe

Jun 7, 2021

49:48

Fulfilling the Torah is Simple but not Easy. In summary Torah is telling us the following: Our purpose in this world is to pursue ultimate pleasure. The ultimate pleasure we are pursuing is closeness to Hashem. The way we ascend closer to Hashem is through aligning our thoughts, words, and actions with Him. The way we learn how to align ourselves with Him is through His Torah. His ways are ways of giving. While we all have unique challenges, tailored to our unique curriculum for growth, they all have something in common and that is our Yetzer Hara is continually trying to convince us that the source of pleasure is taking, not giving. In this episode I bring on Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe and his 7-year-old son, Yitzi, to inspire us, by sharing stories of Tzadikim who have excelled in this lofty and simple, but not easy task. ★ Support this podcast ★

20070

What is Torah with Rabbi Nagel, Part I

Jul 4, 2021

31:21

Our claim as the Jewish people is that our origin began at Mt. Sinai when we received the Torah. Many of us, when beginning our pursuit of Torah wisdom, often overlook an important question and that is, what is Torah? The answer at first seems obvious until we contemplate it further. Understanding the answer to this fundamental question, is something we need to thoroughly comprehend if we want to unlock the power of Torah to transform us into who we truly are. ★ Support this podcast ★

20071

What is Torah with Rabbi Nagel, Part II

Jul 6, 2021

37:08

Our claim as the Jewish people is that our origin began at Mt. Sinai when we received the Torah. Many of us, when beginning our pursuit of Torah wisdom, often overlook an important question and that is, what is Torah? The answer at first seems obvious until we contemplate it further. Understanding the answer to this fundamental question, is something we need to thoroughly comprehend if we want to unlock the power of Torah to transform us into who we truly are. ★ Support this podcast ★

20072

Becoming a Spiritual Athlete with Scott Kammerman – Part I

Jul 11, 2021

35:13

Everyone who begins the journey towards Torah Observance share a similar experience with one another. We all begin to encounter new challenges in life that we did not have before. It seems so counterintuitive that it can lead to frustration. The reality is that the new challenges in front of us are being orchestrated by G-d as a means to remove what is blocking us from becoming closer to Him. In this episode I bring on my dear friend and spiritual athlete, Scott Kammerman so he can share his wisdom and advice, acquired through years of training, on how to turn these challenges into what they were intended to be. A custom learning curriculum developed by the Almighty to aid us both in our mutual desire. ★ Support this podcast ★

20073

Becoming a Spiritual Athlete with Scott Kammerman – Part II

Jul 12, 2021

41:11

Everyone who begins the journey towards Torah Observance share a similar experience with one another. We all begin to encounter new challenges in life that we did not have before. It seems so counterintuitive that it can lead to frustration. The reality is that the new challenges in front of us are being orchestrated by G-d as a means to remove what is blocking us from becoming closer to Him. In this episode I bring on my dear friend and spiritual athlete, Scott Kammerman so he can share his wisdom and advice, acquired through years of training, on how to turn these challenges into what they were intended to be. A custom learning curriculum developed by the Almighty to aid us both in our mutual desire. ★ Support this podcast ★

20074

Living as a King with Rabbi Chaim and Rebbetzin Cohen

Aug 9, 2021

48:16

The Almighty created us with a desire to control. Void of Torah wisdom, many attempt to channel that desire to control, to the world around them. The reason this results in tremendous frustration is that the world around us, is Hashem’s world and one he controls. Through Torah we learn that the world He intended for us to channel our desire of control into, is that of our internal world. This is our Kingdom and in order for us to successfully live as a King, by asserting our dominion over it, is predicated on the type of nourishment we consume. It requires a spiritual diet. In this episode we are joined by Rabbi Chaim and Rebbetzin Cohen and they share with us their wisdom on the mitzvah of Kosher. ★ Support this podcast ★

20075

Moments of Spiritual Ascension with Rabbi Bucsko – Part I

Aug 25, 2021

30:42

We are so fortunate to be Jews and have the Torah. We know how the Almighty structured time in a circular path throughout the year. We know how each moment contains unique spiritual energies and the methods or mitzvos for tapping into each one. As a result, our circular path throughout the year is continually ascending higher. I asked Rabbi Bucsko to join us on this episode to provide a macro view of this cycle of time; how to prepare ourselves for where we are now in the month of Elul and carry us through Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkos and Simchas Torah. We are on a roller coaster that is creeping upwards towards the first thrilling part of the ride but when the ride is over, we will not be getting off where we got on. ★ Support this podcast ★

20076

Moments of Spiritual Ascension with Rabbi Bucsko – Part II

Aug 28, 2021

36:25

We are so fortunate to be Jews and have the Torah. We know how the Almighty structured time in a circular path throughout the year. We know how each moment contains unique spiritual energies and the methods or mitzvos for tapping into each one. As a result, our circular path throughout the year is continually ascending higher. I asked Rabbi Bucsko to join us on this episode to provide a macro view of this cycle of time; how to prepare ourselves for where we are now in the month of Elul and carry us through Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkos and Simchas Torah. We are on a roller coaster that is creeping upwards towards the first thrilling part of the ride but when the ride is over, we will not be getting off where we got on. ★ Support this podcast ★

20077

But, I’m a good person…with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Part I

Sep 19, 2021

29:58

A common statement I have heard from fellow Jews is, “I don’t study Torah and keep the mitzvos but, I’m a good person and that’s what G-d really cares about.” In this episode I have the witty, brilliant, and entertaining, Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe join us to delve into and unravel this statement. Whether you are someone who has asked this same question or a Torah observant Jew, the insights he provides during this conversation will leave you with a much deeper understanding and appreciation of why the Almighty gave us the 613 mitzvos. ★ Support this podcast ★

20078

But I’m a good person…with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Part II

Sep 19, 2021

34:59

A common statement I have heard from fellow Jews is, “I don’t study Torah and keep the mitzvos but, I’m a good person and that’s what G-d really cares about.” In this episode I have the witty, brilliant, and entertaining, Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe join us to delve into and unravel this statement. Whether you are someone who has asked this same question or a Torah observant Jew, the insights he provides during this conversation will leave you with a much deeper understanding and appreciation of why the Almighty gave us the 613 mitzvos. ★ Support this podcast ★

20079

The Mitzvah of Pikuach Nefesh with Richard Green, CEO at Clarion Project

Oct 31, 2021

39:18

In this amazing episode I interview Richard Green, CEO at the Clarion Project. Richard began his career studying at the AISH HaTorah Yeshiva, under Rabbi Noah Weinberg. Shortly after the 911 attacks, Rabbi Weinberg explained to Richard that while he has devoted his life to Jewish Outreach, there is an eminent threat to Jewish lives as a result of radical Islam. While the world needs Jewish Outreach Rabbi’s to save souls, the world also needs those that will be dedicated to the mitzvah of Pikuach Nefesh (saving a life). Richard heard his calling and started the Clarion Project and a life committed to exposing and reducing the threats of extremism to create a safer world not only for the Jewish people but all Americans. After listening to this podcast check out their documentaries at https://clarionproject.org. ★ Support this podcast ★

20080

Living in the Era of Moshiach with Rabbi Yaghobian

Nov 14, 2021

47:17

Our Siddur is replete with prayers for the coming of Moshiach. It is something that for millennium we have anticipated. After listening to Rabbi Yaghobian speak on this matter, I felt like a character from the 90’s movie Pulp Fiction; a woman who was overdosing from a heroin, only to be brought back to life via an adrenaline shot through her sternum into her heart. Rabbi Yaghobian’s words were like that adrenaline shot, causing me to wake up and see, that the Era of Moshiach is no longer an idea for some distant future, but the reality we live in today, as we are now living in the Era of Moshiach. WARNING: Listening to this episode will create an insatiable desire to learn Torah, do mitzvos with intention, improve ones’ character traits and help out their fellow Jews by supporting Jewish Outreach organizations. ★ Support this podcast ★

20081

Building Multi-Generational Wealth with Rabbi Yissachar Granitsky

Nov 26, 2021

44:45

Often in our endeavors to grow as Jews, we sometimes can’t see beyond the challenge directly in front of us and we forget that we are building something much bigger than ourselves. In this inspiring episode, I interviewed Rabbi Yissachar Granitsky. He tells an incredible story of his life as a non-Jew, the event’s G-d created to lead him to a Yeshiva in Israel, so that he could hear a Rabbi ask him, “Who is your G-d? and What are you pursuing?” Armed with focused purpose that he wanted to pursue the G-d of Israel, steadfast resolve, and an unwavering belief, that if one follows the Torah, then The Almighty will take care of the rest, led him to build multi-generational wealth. As a Rabbi and patriarch of the amazing Granitsky family, now eighty plus strong and G-d willing still growing, the principals he shares, if internalized and taught to our children, will enable us to do the same. ★ Support this podcast ★

20082

Infusing Emunah into our Mitzvos with Rabbi Yaakov Klein

Dec 19, 2021

57:34

Rabbi Noson, the primary disciple of Rabbi Nachman, stated that if a Jew does not live with recognition that everything occurring to them, is being orchestrated by the Almighty and all for their good, then it does not matter if they declare their belief in G-d from the moment they wake up, to the moment they go to sleep, the reality is, is that they are an atheist. Our infinite and eternal Creator, desires so much for us to know that he is guiding our lives and it is all for the good, that he instructs us twice daily to remind ourselves of this truth. We state this idea in the first verse of the Shema; our King who created the heavenly and physical realms and our Father that governs our daily affairs to bring us closer to Him, is One. Our guest in this episode is Rabbi Yaakov Klein, author of the book, “The Story of our Lives,” which is inspiring Jews around the globe. Listen in as we discuss the Chassidic teachings of Rabbi Nachman, his epic tale of “The Lost Princess” and how we too can find our lost princess. ★ Support this podcast ★

20083

Connecting with our Creator with Rabbi Jacknin, Part I

Jan 25, 2022

36:58

The Almighty took our Neshama from the Heavenly realm, where it had no needs, and placed it into a body that has needs. If the purpose of creation was because G-d wanted to bestow goodness, then wouldn’t it have made more sense for Him to just create the Heavenly realm and stop there. Why did the Almighty think it is necessary to confine our lofty Neshama in a lowly body and world? Part of the answer is that it is not possible for one to appreciate what one has always possessed. Being able to contrast lacking something and then receiving it, allows one to gain the appreciation of what they received and for the One who bestowed it. The real benefit of prayer for us is way beyond the material needs that the Almighty provides to us when we request them. The real benefit to prayer is for us to gain the recognition and appreciation of our benevolent Creator in each of our lives. In this episode I have the brilliant and entertaining, Rabbi Gavriel Jacknin join us to discuss how to connect with our Creator through prayer. ★ Support this podcast ★

20084

Connecting with our Creator with Rabbi Jacknin, Part II

Jan 30, 2022

37:12

The Almighty took our Neshama from the Heavenly realm, where it had no needs, and placed it into a body that has needs. If the purpose of creation was because G-d wanted to bestow goodness, then wouldn’t it have made more sense for Him to just create the Heavenly realm and stop there. Why did the Almighty think it is necessary to confine our lofty Neshama in a lowly body and world? Part of the answer is that it is not possible for one to appreciate what one has always possessed. Being able to contrast lacking something and then receiving it, allows one to gain the appreciation of what they received and for the One who bestowed it. The real benefit of prayer for us is way beyond the material needs that the Almighty provides to us when we request them. The real benefit to prayer is for us to gain the recognition and appreciation of our benevolent Creator in each of our lives. In this episode I have the brilliant and entertaining, Rabbi Gavriel Jacknin join us to discuss how to connect with our Creator through prayer. ★ Support this podcast ★

20085

The Art of War with Rabbi Nagel

Feb 6, 2022

37:28

G-d created the Yetzer Hara, and He created the Torah as the antidote! The summation of everything we do as Jews comes down to how well we harness the tools of Torah and mitzvos, to succeed in this epic battle. I have the great Rabbi Nagel joining us and sharing his wisdom on The Art of War, tactics, and strategies for defeating the Yetzer Hara. ★ Support this podcast ★

20086

Upon A Ten Stringed Harp with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

Feb 17, 2022

35:39

This is one of my most favorite episodes. We have the honor of interviewing Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe on his just published book, “Upon A Ten Stringed Harp – How Torah and Mitzvos Prepare the Soul for Eternity.” Tune in to hear firsthand about this amazing publication, that will be taking the Jewish world by storm and having a major transformational impact on the Jewish people. ★ Support this podcast ★

20087

Demystifying the purpose of Sacrifices with Rabbi Bucsko

Feb 21, 2022

56:12

How do we reconcile why our Creator, who has no needs, requested of us to bring sacrifices during the times of the Mishkan, 1st and 2nd Temple and G-d willing soon, the 3rd Temple? The short answer is clear and that it is for our benefit, by how so? In this episode we have the brilliant, witty, funny, and average, Rabbi Bucsko joining us to help demystify the subject of the purpose of sacrifices. ★ Support this podcast ★

20088

Seeing Hidden Miracles with Rabbi Ari Winkler

Mar 1, 2022

49:03

Since the giving of the Torah over 3300 years ago, the revelation of the Almighty has been steadily diminishing, as it fades to its dimmest point right before the arrival of Mashiach, when the Almighty reveals himself to the world. The Almighty in order to train us for the times we live in today, orchestrated the events of Purim, to provide us a roadmap for finding Him in times when there exists the illusion that He is hidden. In this episode our guest is Rabbi Ari Winkler, the founder of my shul, Heimish, who provides us brilliant insights into the lessons of Purim. ★ Support this podcast ★

20089

Connecting the Spiritual and Physical Worlds with Rabbi Bresler

Mar 24, 2022

35:04

The topic explored today is why the Almighty instructed us to build a Mishkan (Tabernacle), the subsequent Temples and why the Jewish people have been yearning for millennia, for the building of our third and permanent Temple. In this episode our guest Rabbi Menachem Bresler enlightens us to the purpose of the Temple in allowing our Creator to dwell among us and unite the spiritual and physical worlds. ★ Support this podcast ★

20090

What is in a name with Rabbi Cotlar

Mar 30, 2022

54:34

Our Creator used the Hebrew Letters as the building blocks or programming code of His creation. This means that our Hebrew name and the name of everything in this world has tremendous significance. In this episode we are joined by my dear friend and teacher, Rabbi Daniel Cotlar, to elucidate for us the significance of what is in a name. ★ Support this podcast ★

20091

From Egypt to Mt. Sinai with Akiva and Yehoshua Wolbe

Apr 11, 2022

52:43

Our journey from Pesach to Shavous is about to begin. We will be leaving Egypt this Friday night. A week later we will be standing at the Sea of Reeds with the Egyptian Army quickly approaching. We will be forced once again to make the choice of allowing our Pharaoh to bring us back to his servitude or to forge ahead with strengthened Emunah and walk-through whatever Sea may be standing in our way. I am confident we will all choose the later and continue forward to Shavous and receive our Torah. I decided to bring back my all-star guest team; Akiva and Yehoshua Wolbe, to be our guides on our journey from Egypt to Mt. Sinai. ★ Support this podcast ★

20092

The Journey to Shavuos with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Apr 20, 2022

42:12

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. We have the great privilege of having Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, the Executive Director of TORCH, join us to share with us our action items and path on our journey to Shavuos. ★ Support this podcast ★

20093

A History of Rectification with Rabbi Abrahams Part I

May 8, 2022

44:01

The Torah begins with Adam’s sin of intermingling in the human consciousness, truth and falsehood and thereby creating the illusion of separation from our Creator. The remainder of the Torah provides us the framework and storyline of the Patriarchs, who took upon themselves the sacred tasks of separating out truth (good) from falsehood (evil) and restoring humanity to the status prior to that moment of Adam’s sin. In this episode Rabbi Abrahams joins us to explain why it was necessary for the Almighty to cause the decedents of Avraham, Yitzchak & Yaakov to endure servitude in Egypt and give us more clarity on our individual roles in completing the task. ★ Support this podcast ★

20094

A History of Rectification with Rabbi Abrahams Part II

May 15, 2022

41:02

The Torah begins with Adam’s sin of intermingling in the human consciousness, truth and falsehood and thereby creating the illusion of separation from our Creator. The remainder of the Torah provides us the framework and storyline of the Patriarchs, who took upon themselves the sacred tasks of separating out truth (good) from falsehood (evil) and restoring humanity to the status prior to that moment of Adam’s sin. In this episode Rabbi Abrahams joins us to explain why it was necessary for the Almighty to cause the decedents of Avraham, Yitzchak & Yaakov to endure servitude in Egypt and give us more clarity on our individual roles in completing the task. ★ Support this podcast ★

20095

Balancing Torah Education with the Way of the World with Rabbi Nagel

May 30, 2022

45:58

Torah is our Creators’ infinitive wisdom, encompassing all knowledge. The question addressed in this episode is how secular wisdom should fit into a Jew’s overall education. I have invited one of the preeminent educators in my community, Rabbi Nagel, to join us and answer this very question. Rabbi Nagel’s words of wisdom will provide you with the proper path to balancing Torah Education with the way of the world. ★ Support this podcast ★

20096

Horse and Rider with Rabbi Wohlgelernter Part I

Jun 27, 2022

41:33

The Almighty created everything for one singular purpose and that is to give us the ultimate pleasure. That ultimate pleasure is to be able to be in His presence without feeling ashamed. So, He created mankind as a microcosm of the world at large. Just as He provides vitality to the spiritual and physical dimensions, our Neshama provides vitality to our physical body. The task at hand is to harness the power of our Neshama to rule our physical body which is our kingdom. When we accomplish our task, we will not feel ashamed in Olam Haba when He enters His kingdom, and His presence is known. Part of this equation is using our emotions, which are pure physicality, and infusing them with actions that serve His will. In this episode Rabbi Wohlgelernter shares his Torah and how to have our intellect direct our emotions or in other words to become the master rider of the horse. ★ Support this podcast ★

20097

Horse and Rider with Rabbi Wohlgelernter Part II

Jun 28, 2022

43:18

The Almighty created everything for one singular purpose and that is to give us the ultimate pleasure. That ultimate pleasure is to be able to be in His presence without feeling ashamed. So, He created mankind as a microcosm of the world at large. Just as He provides vitality to the spiritual and physical dimensions, our Neshama provides vitality to our physical body. The task at hand is to harness the power of our Neshama to rule our physical body which is our kingdom. When we accomplish our task, we will not feel ashamed in Olam Haba when He enters His kingdom, and His presence is known. Part of this equation is using our emotions, which are pure physicality, and infusing them with actions that serve His will. In this episode Rabbi Wohlgelernter shares his Torah and how to have our intellect direct our emotions or in other words to become the master rider of the horse. ★ Support this podcast ★

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Extrapolating our Torah with Rabbi Yaghobian, Part I

Jul 17, 2022

31:05

The Almighty gave us His Torah so we would know how to serve Him by following His laws or Halacha. One of those sets of instructions were for our sages to put fences around the mitzvos and extrapolate Torah law to apply to the myriad of situations that we would encounter throughout time. Through time and separation in the Diaspora, there have become divergent paths in matters of Halacha. In this episode I have the amazingly wise, Rabbi Yaghobian, join us to answer the question of why the Almighty created His system this way, why can’t we choose our Halacha in a more ala carte manner and select the opinions that we find most favorable and why can’t all the top sages today meet and unify our halacha, so it is the same for all? My friends, I promise you that by the end of Part II you will have not only more clarity on this subject but also a greater reverence for our Torah. ★ Support this podcast ★

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Extrapolating our Torah with Rabbi Yaghobian, Part II

Jul 24, 2022

29:19

The Almighty gave us His Torah so we would know how to serve Him by following His laws or Halacha. One of those sets of instructions were for our sages to put fences around the mitzvos and extrapolate Torah law to apply to the myriad of situations that we would encounter throughout time. Through time and separation in the Diaspora, there have become divergent paths in matters of Halacha. In this episode I have the amazingly wise, Rabbi Yaghobian, join us to answer the question of why the Almighty created His system this way, why can’t we choose our Halacha in a more ala carte manner and select the opinions that we find most favorable and why can’t all the top sages today meet and unify our halacha, so it is the same for all? My friends, I promise you that by the end of Part II you will have not only more clarity on this subject but also a greater reverence for our Torah. ★ Support this podcast ★

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Building A Foundation of Torah with Rabbi Bucsko and Joe Amar

Aug 2, 2022

55:45

In this episode I have on Rabbi Bucsko, aka “The Average Rabbi” and Joe Amar aka “The Exceptional Student” to discuss their new podcast where they are studying in classic teacher student format the foundational book of my learning, Derech Hashem (The Way of G-d) by Rabbi Luzzatto. We discuss the book, its author Rabbi Luzzatto, the impact its wisdom has had on our lives and more. If you have studied this book before or have not, you will want to listen to this conversation and subscribe to their new Podcast, “What is Judaism? The Complete Guide” ★ Support this podcast ★

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