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Please support TORCH at GiveTORCH.net. Thank you for your partnership in expanding our Jewish programming! In this halacha-focused episode preparing for Pesach, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe reviews key laws from Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 117. He begins with Bitul (nullification): normally, a prohibited item is nullified in a 1:60 ratio of permitted food, allowing the mixture if the prohibited amount is tiny and mixed immediately (e.g., a drop of milk in chicken soup). On Pesach, however, the rules are stricter: before Pesach (until nightfall), chometz follows standard Bitul (discard the kernel and the rest is kosher for Pesach). Once Pesach begins, even a minute amount of Chometz prohibits the entire mixture for eating and benefit (hana'ah)—one cannot sell, feed animals, or derive pleasure from it; a rabbinic authority must be consulted. Additional laws include: avoiding singeing fowl over grain-straw (concern for Chometz flavor); prohibiting Kitniyot (legumes/rice/corn etc.) for Ashkenazim due to potential grain mixture or confusion with chometz flour (a binding custom, not followed by Sephardim); caution with dried fruits/spices (cloves/saffron often forbidden); permitting matzah ashira (kneaded with fruit juice/eggs/milk) only in pressing need (e.g., for the ill), but not for the Seder mitzvah of matzah (requires water-kneaded); restrictions on benefiting from chometz (no profit from rental/transport of chometz items, no feeding animals chometz); and special leniencies (e.g., telling a non-Jewish worker to buy/eat chometz with repayment, or renting space/animals without specifying chometz use). The episode stresses consulting a rav for specifics and notes modern ease with certified kosher-for-Passover products. The Everyday Judaism 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. This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5 This episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!! Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on March 8, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 23, 2026 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! #Law, #Mitzvah, #ErevPesach, #Shabbos, #PesachPrep, #Cleaning, #Searching, #Selling, #Chametz, #Passover, #BitulChametz, #Kitniyot, #MatzahAshira, #KosherForPassover ★ Support this podcast ★

Please support TORCH at GiveTORCH.net. Thank you for your partnership in expanding our Jewish programming! In this episode on Ta'anit 23b, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the legacy of Choni HaMe'agel through his grandson Chanon HaNechba (Hanan the Hidden). When the world needed rain, the Sages sent schoolchildren to grasp Chanon's garments and cry, "Father, give us rain!" Chanon would turn to Hashem, pleading for rain "for these children who don't distinguish between a father who gives rain and one who doesn't." The Gemara explains his name "HaNechba" (the Hidden) from his habit of concealing himself even in the privy out of extreme modesty. The discussion contrasts the prayer styles of Eretz Yisrael's tzaddikim (e.g., Rebbi Yonah, father of Rebbi Mani) with those of Bavel. The former prayed privately and humbly (e.g., Rebbi Yonah hiding his prayers behind excuses like buying grain during drought, standing in deep places to fulfill "From the depths I call You, Hashem"), leading to immediate rain. Rebbi Mani's prayers were so powerful that even graveside supplications (e.g., against harassers from the Nasi's court) caused miracles (horses' legs rooting in place until the harassers relented). The Gemara relates astonishing stories of Rebbi Yitzchak ben Yashiv's decrees (making the rich poor then rich again, making Chana beautiful then plain), and Rebbi Yosef ben Yuchras' extreme exactness (his donkey refusing to move if over/underpaid; his harsh words causing his children's fates—his son dying young after praying for out-of-season figs, his daughter losing beauty after causing men to sin by gazing at her). These illustrate the immense power—and danger—of righteous prayer and words, the importance of humility/modesty in prayer, and how tzaddikim's words can alter reality (measure for measure). Rabbi Wolbe draws lessons on humility in prayer (recognizing our limitations before Hashem), the power of sincere, childlike pleas, avoiding negative speech (never "open your mouth to the Satan"), and the exacting nature of some tzaddikim vs. merciful approaches (e.g., Avraham Avinu). He emphasizes prayer as acknowledging Hashem's unlimited power and our dependence, urging caution with words due to their creative/destructive potential. 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 February 27, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 23, 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, #Taanit, #Choni, #Prayer, #Rain, #Geshem, #Blessing, #PrayerForRain, #HumilityInPrayer, #Miracles, #MeasureForMeasure ★ Support this podcast ★

Please support TORCH at GiveTORCH.net. Thank you for your partnership in expanding our Jewish programming! Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of spirituality and holiness found in Parsha Tzav, a cornerstone of Leviticus that guides the Jewish people toward a sanctified life. Listen in as we share insights into the multifaceted approach to Torah study, revealing layers of meaning from the simple to the mystical. We consider the spiritual significance of dietary laws and the concept of the soul's nourishment, an intriguing lesson on the purity necessary for connecting with the divine. This week's discussion also casts a light on the delicate art of preserving dignity and the potent power of forgiveness. We reflect on biblical stories, like Balaam's encounter with his donkey and Tamar's moment of discretion, to underscore the importance of handling sensitive situations with care and the consequences of public shaming. We also talk about the Talmud's wisdom on constructive criticism, emphasizing the right moment and approach to critique that fosters improvement without inflicting harm. As Shabbos approaches, we encourage a strengthening of interactions with compassion, ensuring that our words and deeds uplift rather than hurt. This episode (Ep 6.25) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Tzav is dedicated in Honor of Binyomin & Penina Medetsky & 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 March 26, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 28, 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 ★

Please support TORCH at GiveTORCH.net. Thank you for your partnership in expanding our Jewish programming! Discover the hidden depths of the Purim celebration and enrich your spiritual journey. Unlock the profound mysteries and mitzvahs of Purim, ensuring you don't feel like you're leaving spiritual fulfillment on the table. Journey through the vibrant customs and acts of giving that transform this holiday from a mere ritual into a heartfelt connection with the divine. We'll explore the delicate balance between charity and Matanot La'Evyonim, the gifts to the poor that hold unique spiritual significance. Learn how sending gift baskets and embracing the festive spirit can lead to profound personal growth and a deeper relationship with God. By shedding light on the symbolism of Purim and the concept of divine orchestration, we promise you'll see the holiday in a whole new way, much like a masterful piece of art that reveals its layers upon closer inspection. Finally, embrace the peace and joy that come from understanding Hashem's guiding hand in every aspect of life. By letting go of ego and self-reliance, you can find relief from life's stresses and anxieties. Through personal stories and timeless wisdom, discover how the essence of Purim and the Megillah can illuminate your path, helping you become a vessel for divine light and wisdom. Join us and transform your experience of Purim into a meaningful journey toward spiritual clarity and fulfillment. Recorded from a live audience presentation in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studios (B) in Houston, Texas on March 11, 2025.Released as Podcast on March 12, 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.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/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: [email protected] visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area! #Purim, #MatanotLa'Evyonim, #ego, #anxiety, #stress, #humility ★ Support this podcast ★

Please support TORCH at GiveTORCH.net. Thank you for your partnership in expanding our Jewish programming! In this halacha-focused episode preparing for Pesach, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe reviews key laws from Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 117. He begins with Bitul (nullification): normally, a prohibited item is nullified in a 1:60 ratio of permitted food, allowing the mixture if the prohibited amount is tiny and mixed immediately (e.g., a drop of milk in chicken soup). On Pesach, however, the rules are stricter: before Pesach (until nightfall), chometz follows standard Bitul (discard the kernel and the rest is kosher for Pesach). Once Pesach begins, even a minute amount of Chometz prohibits the entire mixture for eating and benefit (hana'ah)—one cannot sell, feed animals, or derive pleasure from it; a rabbinic authority must be consulted. Additional laws include: avoiding singeing fowl over grain-straw (concern for Chometz flavor); prohibiting Kitniyot (legumes/rice/corn etc.) for Ashkenazim due to potential grain mixture or confusion with chometz flour (a binding custom, not followed by Sephardim); caution with dried fruits/spices (cloves/saffron often forbidden); permitting matzah ashira (kneaded with fruit juice/eggs/milk) only in pressing need (e.g., for the ill), but not for the Seder mitzvah of matzah (requires water-kneaded); restrictions on benefiting from chometz (no profit from rental/transport of chometz items, no feeding animals chometz); and special leniencies (e.g., telling a non-Jewish worker to buy/eat chometz with repayment, or renting space/animals without specifying chometz use). The episode stresses consulting a rav for specifics and notes modern ease with certified kosher-for-Passover products. The Everyday Judaism 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. This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5 This episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!! Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on March 8, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 23, 2026 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! #Law, #Mitzvah, #ErevPesach, #Shabbos, #PesachPrep, #Cleaning, #Searching, #Selling, #Chametz, #Passover, #BitulChametz, #Kitniyot, #MatzahAshira, #KosherForPassover ★ Support this podcast ★

Please support TORCH at GiveTORCH.net. Thank you for your partnership in expanding our Jewish programming! Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of spirituality and holiness found in Parsha Tzav, a cornerstone of Leviticus that guides the Jewish people toward a sanctified life. Listen in as we share insights into the multifaceted approach to Torah study, revealing layers of meaning from the simple to the mystical. We consider the spiritual significance of dietary laws and the concept of the soul's nourishment, an intriguing lesson on the purity necessary for connecting with the divine. This week's discussion also casts a light on the delicate art of preserving dignity and the potent power of forgiveness. We reflect on biblical stories, like Balaam's encounter with his donkey and Tamar's moment of discretion, to underscore the importance of handling sensitive situations with care and the consequences of public shaming. We also talk about the Talmud's wisdom on constructive criticism, emphasizing the right moment and approach to critique that fosters improvement without inflicting harm. As Shabbos approaches, we encourage a strengthening of interactions with compassion, ensuring that our words and deeds uplift rather than hurt. This episode (Ep 6.25) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Tzav is dedicated in Honor of Binyomin & Penina Medetsky & 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 March 26, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 28, 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 ★

Please support TORCH at GiveTORCH.net. Thank you for your partnership in expanding our Jewish programming! In this episode (Part 2) Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe is joined with guests, Rabbi Yaakov Wohlgelernter, Rabbi Chaim Bucsko, Rabbi Efrayim Abrahams and hosted by Dan Kullman of the Shema Podcast. Together we go through all the nitty gritty of the Pesach Seder it's details and spiritual aspects. Enjoy!! If you have any questions or comments please drop a note to [email protected]  For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at www.TORCHpodcasts.com 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! Recorded on March 11, 2021, in Studio B at the TORCH Centre in Houston, Texas. ★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★

Please support TORCH at GiveTORCH.net. Thank you for your partnership in expanding our Jewish programming! In this episode (Part 2) Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe is joined with guests, Rabbi Yaakov Wohlgelernter, Rabbi Chaim Bucsko, Rabbi Efrayim Abrahams and hosted by Dan Kullman of the Shema Podcast. Together we go through all the nitty gritty of the Pesach Seder it's details and spiritual aspects. Enjoy!! If you have any questions or comments please drop a note to [email protected]  For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at www.TORCHpodcasts.com 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! Recorded on March 11, 2021, in Studio B at the TORCH Centre in Houston, Texas. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this conversation with Rabbi Cohen, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of why even intelligent, well-intentioned people often struggle to see the truth—and what to do about it. You’ll walk away with practical tools to recognize hidden biases, shift from a mindset of taking to giving, and begin untangling the layers that distort your decisions, relationships, and sense of self. Most importantly, this episode will help you access the deeper clarity already within you, so you can make better choices, build stronger relationships, and live with greater alignment and purpose. 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. Connect with Rabbi Michael Cohen Reach out to Rabbi Michael Cohen to learn more about his one-on-one coaching work, where he applies the teachings of Strive for Truth to help individuals untangle inner confusion, clarify priorities, and live more grounded, self-expressed lives. To inquire or connect, email him at mailto:[email protected].