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Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
6802
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
6803
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
6804
Pesachim 112
Pesachim 112
Mar 14, 2021
32:31
Tuesday nights and Friday nights
6805
Yevamos 5
Yevamos 5
Mar 13, 2022
18:10
Tzitzis vs. Shatnez
6806
5.8 Parshas Nitzavim Review: Jewish Faith, Torah and Building Community in the Modern Age
5.8 Parshas Nitzavim Review: Jewish Faith, Torah and Building Community in the Modern Age
Sep 6, 2023
33:55
This Parsha Review Podcast (Ep 5.8) by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Nitzavim offers a refreshing, clear and concise review as he does for each Parsha in the Torah. This episode is dedicated in honor of Miriam Wolbe on her Bas Mitzvah! 00:00 Introduction00:10 Parsha Summary04:43 Important Lessons Segment 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/episodes Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories relating to this parsha to [email protected]. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php.Thank you! For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com Recorded Live in the TORCH Centre - Studio B from a live audience presentation on September 5, 2023, in Houston, TexasReleased as Podcast on September 6, 2023 ★ Support this podcast ★
6807
18/40 - The Enigma of the Unmentioned Mitzvah
18/40 - The Enigma of the Unmentioned Mitzvah
Sep 6, 2023
4:14
You're about to uncover the deep-rooted wisdom of the Torah as we navigate a fascinating question that arises in this week's Torah portion. Get ready to explore the intricacies of the unmentioned "mitzvah" that Moshe refers to, and embrace the profound understanding of Teshuva - repentance. We promise to take you on a journey into the heart of Jewish spirituality, shedding light on the power and accessibility of Teshuva for everyone, regardless of their past. This episode (#229) of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe is dedicated in Honor of Moshe Witto! **** 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 September 5, 2023, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on September 6, 2023 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
6808
Parsha Review - Nitzavim: Jewish Faith, Torah and Building Community in the Modern Age
Parsha Review - Nitzavim: Jewish Faith, Torah and Building Community in the Modern Age
Sep 6, 2023
33:55
This Parsha Review Podcast (Ep 5.8) by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Nitzavim offers a refreshing, clear and concise review as he does for each Parsha in the Torah. This episode is dedicated in honor of Miriam Wolbe on her Bas Mitzvah! 00:00 Introduction00:10 Parsha Summary04:43 Important Lessons Segment 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/episodes Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories relating to this parsha to [email protected]. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php.Thank you! For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com Recorded Live in the TORCH Centre - Studio B from a live audience presentation on September 5, 2023, in Houston, TexasReleased as Podcast on September 6, 2023 ★ Support this podcast ★
6809
Shavuot: A Primer
Shavuot: A Primer
Jun 2, 2019
50:27
Shavuot is described as “The time of the giving of our Torah” in the Festival liturgy; in the Torah and the Talmud, four other names are attributed to the holiday that falls out on the 6th of Sivan. What are the five names of the Festival and what do they connote? Why do we read […]
6810
The Three Weeks: A Primer (Rebroadcast)
The Three Weeks: A Primer (Rebroadcast)
Jul 21, 2019
52:20
For the three weeks spanning from the fast of the 17th of Tammuz until the fast of Tisha B’av (9th of Av), the Jewish nation practices collective mourning. This mourning is the result of a collection of calamitous things that has happened to our ancestors during these inauspicious times. What is the background of these […]
6811
The Three Weeks: A Primer (Rebroadcast)
The Three Weeks: A Primer (Rebroadcast)
Jul 21, 2019
52:20
For the three weeks spanning from the fast of the 17th of Tammuz until the fast of Tisha B’av (9th of Av), the Jewish nation practices collective mourning. This mourning is the result of a collection of calamitous things that has happened to our ancestors during these inauspicious times. What is the background of these […]
6812
What God Actually Wants
What God Actually Wants
Aug 20, 2019
49:59
The Torah is God’s revelation and directives to mankind. In it, He commands, instructs, and guides us in how to behave and what to do in our lives. But what does God really want from us? What’s the bottom line? In an intriguing and provocative verse in Deuteronomy (10:12), Moses asks this question. His answer, […]
6813
Elul: Making the Most out of these Favorable Days
Elul: Making the Most out of these Favorable Days
Sep 4, 2019
36:25
Elul is the name of the month that precedes Rosh Hashanah and the Days of Awe. The 40 days spanning from the first of Elul until Yom Kippur are the most spiritually auspicious days of the year; during this period we can re-imagine who we are and who we want to be — and transform […]
6814
Elul: Making the Most out of these Favorable Days
Elul: Making the Most out of these Favorable Days
Sep 4, 2019
36:25
Elul is the name of the month that precedes Rosh Hashanah and the Days of Awe. The 40 days spanning from the first of Elul until Yom Kippur are the most spiritually auspicious days of the year; during this period we can re-imagine who we are and who we want to be — and transform […]
6815
Insights from the Rosh Hashana Torah Reading (1st day – Genesis Chapter 21)
Insights from the Rosh Hashana Torah Reading (1st day – Genesis Chapter 21)
Sep 23, 2019
1:03:28
The Torah readings for the two days of Rosh Hashana were not arbitrarily chosen. There are very good reasons why on the first day of Rosh Hashana we read Genesis chapter 21, which tells of the conception and birth of Isaac, and the banishment of Ishmael, his brush with death, and his salvation. In this […]
6816
Insights from the Rosh Hashana Torah Reading (1st day – Genesis Chapter 21)
Insights from the Rosh Hashana Torah Reading (1st day – Genesis Chapter 21)
Sep 23, 2019
1:03:28
The Torah readings for the two days of Rosh Hashana were not arbitrarily chosen. There are very good reasons why on the first day of Rosh Hashana we read Genesis chapter 21, which tells of the conception and birth of Isaac, and the banishment of Ishmael, his brush with death, and his salvation. In this […]
6817
Insights from the Rosh Hashana Torah Reading (2nd day – Genesis Chapter 22: The Binding of Isaac)
Insights from the Rosh Hashana Torah Reading (2nd day – Genesis Chapter 22: The Binding of Isaac)
Sep 29, 2019
55:01
On the second day of Rosh Hashana, we read the Torah section of Genesis chapter 22 that tells the very famous and quite troubling episode of the Binding of Isaac. Abraham – the same Abraham who railed against the ways of child sacrifice of the pagans – is instructed by God to take Isaac – the […]
6818
Insights from the Rosh Hashana Torah Reading (2nd day – Genesis Chapter 22: The Binding of Isaac)
Insights from the Rosh Hashana Torah Reading (2nd day – Genesis Chapter 22: The Binding of Isaac)
Sep 29, 2019
55:01
On the second day of Rosh Hashana, we read the Torah section of Genesis chapter 22 that tells the very famous and quite troubling episode of the Binding of Isaac. Abraham – the same Abraham who railed against the ways of child sacrifice of the pagans – is instructed by God to take Isaac – the […]
6819
Book of Jonah: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Chapter 1)
Book of Jonah: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Chapter 1)
Oct 6, 2019
1:10:35
On Yom Kippur afternoon, we read the 48-verse Book of Jonah, which tells of a renegade prophet, Jonah, who defies the directive of God and refuses to castigate the people of Nineveh and instead escapes from God to Tarshish – with mixed results. A simple reading of the story reveals a tale of repentance, both of […]
6820
Book of Jonah: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Chapter 1)
Book of Jonah: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Chapter 1)
Oct 6, 2019
1:10:35
On Yom Kippur afternoon, we read the 48-verse Book of Jonah, which tells of a renegade prophet, Jonah, who defies the directive of God and refuses to castigate the people of Nineveh and instead escapes from God to Tarshish – with mixed results. A simple reading of the story reveals a tale of repentance, both of […]
6821
Book of Jonah Part Two: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Chapters 2-4)
Book of Jonah Part Two: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Chapters 2-4)
Oct 28, 2019
1:05:51
On Yom Kippur afternoon, we read the 48-verse Book of Jonah, which tells of a renegade prophet, Jonah, who defies the directive of God and refuses to castigate the people of Nineveh and instead escapes from God to Tarshish – with mixed results. A simple reading of the story reveals a tale of repentance, both of […]
6822
Book of Jonah Part Two: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Chapters 2-4)
Book of Jonah Part Two: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Chapters 2-4)
Oct 28, 2019
1:05:51
On Yom Kippur afternoon, we read the 48-verse Book of Jonah, which tells of a renegade prophet, Jonah, who defies the directive of God and refuses to castigate the people of Nineveh and instead escapes from God to Tarshish – with mixed results. A simple reading of the story reveals a tale of repentance, both of […]
6823
Why Gratitude Matters + FREE TORCH Gift
Why Gratitude Matters + FREE TORCH Gift
Dec 3, 2019
53:12
Gratitude is a character trait that is universally lauded. In Torah Literature it is, of course, a central characteristic of the righteous, and even the secular world has adopted it as an admirable virtue. But when we examine the Torah sources we discover that gratitude is not only about being nice and pleasant, it lies […]
6824
Why Gratitude Matters + FREE TORCH Gift
Why Gratitude Matters + FREE TORCH Gift
Dec 3, 2019
53:12
Gratitude is a character trait that is universally lauded. In Torah Literature it is, of course, a central characteristic of the righteous, and even the secular world has adopted it as an admirable virtue. But when we examine the Torah sources we discover that gratitude is not only about being nice and pleasant, it lies […]
6825
Chanukah: History, Laws, and Customs
Chanukah: History, Laws, and Customs
Dec 23, 2019
47:31
About 2,200 years ago, the Jewish Nation faced an existential threat: The Assyrian Greek Empire led by Antiochus and his Hellenist henchmen undertook a concerted campaign to systematically eradicate the Jewish religion. They sought to make the Jews forget the Torah and depart from the mitzvos; they defiled the Temple; they harassed the Jewish daughters; […]
6826
Chanukah: History, Laws, and Customs
Chanukah: History, Laws, and Customs
Dec 23, 2019
47:31
About 2,200 years ago, the Jewish Nation faced an existential threat: The Assyrian Greek Empire led by Antiochus and his Hellenist henchmen undertook a concerted campaign to systematically eradicate the Jewish religion. They sought to make the Jews forget the Torah and depart from the mitzvos; they defiled the Temple; they harassed the Jewish daughters; […]
6827
Kindling the Jewish Soul: Understanding the Deeper Meaning of the Menorah: (Recorded Live in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada)
Kindling the Jewish Soul: Understanding the Deeper Meaning of the Menorah: (Recorded Live in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada)
Dec 26, 2019
53:57
This unique podcast was recorded live at the Aish Thornhill Community Shul on the third day of Chanukah 5780. In the talk we suggest a cogent and unified explanation of the festival of Chanukah, and specifically, of the menorah candles. We begin by noting the many differences between the Chanukah candles and the other rabbinic mitzvah […]
6828
Kindling the Jewish Soul: Understanding the Deeper Meaning of the Menorah: (Recorded Live in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada)
Kindling the Jewish Soul: Understanding the Deeper Meaning of the Menorah: (Recorded Live in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada)
Dec 26, 2019
53:57
This unique podcast was recorded live at the Aish Thornhill Community Shul on the third day of Chanukah 5780. In the talk we suggest a cogent and unified explanation of the festival of Chanukah, and specifically, of the menorah candles. We begin by noting the many differences between the Chanukah candles and the other rabbinic mitzvah […]
6829
Age of the Universe: Can Torah and Science be Reconciled?
Age of the Universe: Can Torah and Science be Reconciled?
Feb 19, 2020
42:36
According to Jewish tradition, 2020 is the year 5780. Science estimates the age of the universe to be somewhere between 13.8-15.4 billion years. In this podcast, we will share a brilliant reconciliation sourced from centuries-old Kabbalistic books. The Shema Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shema-podcast/id1498489422 Daf Yomi Breakneck Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daf-yomi-breakneck-with-rabbi-elchanan-shoff/id1494823922 TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover Please visit our website torchweb.org to […]
6830
Age of the Universe: Can Torah and Science be Reconciled?
Age of the Universe: Can Torah and Science be Reconciled?
Feb 19, 2020
42:36
According to Jewish tradition, 2020 is the year 5780. Science estimates the age of the universe to be somewhere between 13.8-15.4 billion years. In this podcast, we will share a brilliant reconciliation sourced from centuries-old Kabbalistic books. The Shema Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shema-podcast/id1498489422 Daf Yomi Breakneck Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daf-yomi-breakneck-with-rabbi-elchanan-shoff/id1494823922 TORCH Shabbat Light Switch Cover Please visit our website torchweb.org to […]
6831
A Grandson Remembers: Reflections, Stories, and Lessons of Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe
A Grandson Remembers: Reflections, Stories, and Lessons of Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe
Mar 3, 2020
1:08:38
My grandfather, Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe, was one of the 20th Century’s most important rabbis. But unlike many of his contemporaries, he had a very unusual path to becoming the transformative Torah Sage that he became. In this very special and personal podcast episode, I share several never-before-told stories about his life and I speculate several […]
6832
A Grandson Remembers: Reflections, Stories, and Lessons of Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe
A Grandson Remembers: Reflections, Stories, and Lessons of Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe
Mar 3, 2020
1:08:38
My grandfather, Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe, was one of the 20th Century’s most important rabbis. But unlike many of his contemporaries, he had a very unusual path to becoming the transformative Torah Sage that he became. In this very special and personal podcast episode, I share several never-before-told stories about his life and I speculate several […]
6833
Plagues, Epidemics, and Quarantines in Jewish Philosophy
Plagues, Epidemics, and Quarantines in Jewish Philosophy
Mar 23, 2020
1:29:02
We are living in extraordinary times and facing unprecedented challenges: The coronavirus is upending everyday life in a way that we have never seen in our lifetime. People are scared, people are quarantined, markets are plummeting, schools are off, shuls and yeshivos are shuttered, no one can get toilet paper or bottled water – our […]
6834
Plagues, Epidemics, and Quarantines in Jewish Philosophy
Plagues, Epidemics, and Quarantines in Jewish Philosophy
Mar 23, 2020
1:29:02
We are living in extraordinary times and facing unprecedented challenges: The coronavirus is upending everyday life in a way that we have never seen in our lifetime. People are scared, people are quarantined, markets are plummeting, schools are off, shuls and yeshivos are shuttered, no one can get toilet paper or bottled water – our […]
6835
The Essence of Pesach
The Essence of Pesach
Mar 29, 2020
1:11:33
The Festival of Pesach is described as, “The time of our Freedom”, and “The Festival of Matzos.” What is the essence of these days? What is the distinct power that we can tap into over the course of this 8-day Festival? In this special pre-Pesach episode, we learn the central point of the Festival that […]
6836
The Essence of Pesach
The Essence of Pesach
Mar 29, 2020
1:11:33
The Festival of Pesach is described as, “The time of our Freedom”, and “The Festival of Matzos.” What is the essence of these days? What is the distinct power that we can tap into over the course of this 8-day Festival? In this special pre-Pesach episode, we learn the central point of the Festival that […]
6837
The Four Sons of the Seder: Strategies to Motivate all types of Children
The Four Sons of the Seder: Strategies to Motivate all types of Children
Apr 2, 2020
49:16
The Torah provides four verses that describe the appropriate conversations fathers should have with their sons on Pesach Eve. The Haggadah explains that each conversation refers to a different type of son. There is a distinct dialogue with the wise son, the wicked son, the simple son, and the son who does not know how […]
6838
The Four Sons of the Seder: Strategies to Motivate all types of Children
The Four Sons of the Seder: Strategies to Motivate all types of Children
Apr 2, 2020
49:16
The Torah provides four verses that describe the appropriate conversations fathers should have with their sons on Pesach Eve. The Haggadah explains that each conversation refers to a different type of son. There is a distinct dialogue with the wise son, the wicked son, the simple son, and the son who does not know how […]
6839
Spiritual Opportunism: A Special Shiur for Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe’s Yahrtzeit
Spiritual Opportunism: A Special Shiur for Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe’s Yahrtzeit
Apr 12, 2020
26:14
It has been 15 years since my illustrious grandfather, Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe, passed away, on the first day of Chol HaMoed Pesach 2005. In this special shiur to mark his yahrtzeit, we speculate the ways that he became great and take a very valuable lesson on how to become great ourselves during this coronavirus pandemic. […]
6840
Spiritual Opportunism: A Special Shiur for Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe’s Yahrtzeit
Spiritual Opportunism: A Special Shiur for Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe’s Yahrtzeit
Apr 12, 2020
26:14
It has been 15 years since my illustrious grandfather, Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe, passed away, on the first day of Chol HaMoed Pesach 2005. In this special shiur to mark his yahrtzeit, we speculate the ways that he became great and take a very valuable lesson on how to become great ourselves during this coronavirus pandemic. […]
6841
Bamidbar and Shavuos: The Indispensability of each Jew
Bamidbar and Shavuos: The Indispensability of each Jew
May 21, 2020
56:24
Parshas Bamidbar is the Torah portion that we read immediately prior to Shavuos, the Festival of the Giving of the Torah, each year. In this special episode, we offer a mind-bending idea to ponder the connection between Shavuos and Parshas Bamidbar. To aid with visualizing the contents of this unique episode, please download the accompanying […]
6842
Bamidbar and Shavuos: The Indispensability of each Jew
Bamidbar and Shavuos: The Indispensability of each Jew
May 21, 2020
56:24
Parshas Bamidbar is the Torah portion that we read immediately prior to Shavuos, the Festival of the Giving of the Torah, each year. In this special episode, we offer a mind-bending idea to ponder the connection between Shavuos and Parshas Bamidbar. To aid with visualizing the contents of this unique episode, please download the accompanying […]
6843
The Essence of Tisha B’Av
The Essence of Tisha B’Av
Jul 22, 2020
31:30
Tisha B’Av (The Ninth of Av) is the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. On this day, the Spies returned from scouting the Land and spooked the Nation with their evil report prompting the Nation to needlessly bewail their fate the entire night. As retribution, God pledged: “You cried on this night for no reason, […]
6844
The Essence of Tisha B’Av
The Essence of Tisha B’Av
Jul 22, 2020
31:30
Tisha B’Av (The Ninth of Av) is the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. On this day, the Spies returned from scouting the Land and spooked the Nation with their evil report prompting the Nation to needlessly bewail their fate the entire night. As retribution, God pledged: “You cried on this night for no reason, […]
6845
An Invitation to The Afterlife (4:21-2)
An Invitation to The Afterlife (4:21-2)
Aug 4, 2020
1:10:09
We all recognize that we will eventually die. Each of us know that there will come a point in time where our body and Soul separate and go their own way. The body will return to its origin, the dust, and the Soul will return to its Heavenly roots. What happens to our Soul in […]
6846
An Invitation to The Afterlife (4:21-2)
An Invitation to The Afterlife (4:21-2)
Aug 4, 2020
1:10:09
We all recognize that we will eventually die. Each of us know that there will come a point in time where our body and Soul separate and go their own way. The body will return to its origin, the dust, and the Soul will return to its Heavenly roots. What happens to our Soul in […]
6847
The Shabbat Gift
The Shabbat Gift
Aug 19, 2020
46:46
The laws of Shabbat are vast and seemingly draconian. A study of its laws reveal a comprehensive governance of every aspect of our lives on Shabbat. The Talmud even declares that greetings one’s fellow on Shabbat is “barely permitted.” To an outsider looking in, the laws of Shabbat are crippling and limiting. The Talmud offers […]
6848
The Shabbat Gift
The Shabbat Gift
Aug 19, 2020
46:46
The laws of Shabbat are vast and seemingly draconian. A study of its laws reveal a comprehensive governance of every aspect of our lives on Shabbat. The Talmud even declares that greetings one’s fellow on Shabbat is “barely permitted.” To an outsider looking in, the laws of Shabbat are crippling and limiting. The Talmud offers […]
6849
Thanks a Million!
Thanks a Million!
Sep 9, 2020
32:31
Of all the episodes that I have recorded over the years, this will be perhaps the most unique one. For one, it will be released simultaneously on all 6 channels that I am fortunate enough to host: The Parsha Podcast, The Jewish History Podcast, The Mitzvah Podcast , This Jewish Life, The Ethics Podcast, and […]
6850
Thanks a Million!
Thanks a Million!
Sep 9, 2020
32:31
Of all the episodes that I have recorded over the years, this will be perhaps the most unique one. For one, it will be released simultaneously on all 6 channels that I am fortunate enough to host: The Parsha Podcast, The Jewish History Podcast, The Mitzvah Podcast , This Jewish Life, The Ethics Podcast, and […]
6851
Rosh Hashana Reading (1st day – Genesis Chapter 21)
Rosh Hashana Reading (1st day – Genesis Chapter 21)
Sep 13, 2020
59:55
The Torah readings for the two days of Rosh Hashana were not arbitrarily chosen. There are very good reasons why on the first day of Rosh Hashana we read Genesis chapter 21, which tells of the conception and birth of Isaac, and the banishment of Ishmael, his brush with death, and his salvation. In this […]
6852
Rosh Hashana Reading (1st day – Genesis Chapter 21)
Rosh Hashana Reading (1st day – Genesis Chapter 21)
Sep 13, 2020
59:55
The Torah readings for the two days of Rosh Hashana were not arbitrarily chosen. There are very good reasons why on the first day of Rosh Hashana we read Genesis chapter 21, which tells of the conception and birth of Isaac, and the banishment of Ishmael, his brush with death, and his salvation. In this […]
6853
Rosh Hashana Reading (2nd day – Genesis Chapter 22: The Binding of Isaac)
Rosh Hashana Reading (2nd day – Genesis Chapter 22: The Binding of Isaac)
Sep 14, 2020
54:36
On the second day of Rosh Hashana, we read the Torah section of Genesis chapter 22 that tells the very famous and quite troubling episode of the Binding of Isaac. Abraham – the same Abraham who railed against the ways of child sacrifice of the pagans – is instructed by God to take Isaac – the same Isaac […]
6854
Rosh Hashana Reading (2nd day – Genesis Chapter 22: The Binding of Isaac)
Rosh Hashana Reading (2nd day – Genesis Chapter 22: The Binding of Isaac)
Sep 14, 2020
54:36
On the second day of Rosh Hashana, we read the Torah section of Genesis chapter 22 that tells the very famous and quite troubling episode of the Binding of Isaac. Abraham – the same Abraham who railed against the ways of child sacrifice of the pagans – is instructed by God to take Isaac – the same Isaac […]
6855
The Repentance Continuum
The Repentance Continuum
Sep 23, 2020
41:42
The Ten Days of Repentance, beginning with the two days of Rosh Hashana and culminating in Yom Kippur, are the season of repentance in the Jewish calendar. On these days, the Almighty is close to us. Our prayers are more efficacious. Our spiritual accomplishments are amplified and accelerated during these powerful, awesome days. Our Sages […]
6856
The Repentance Continuum
The Repentance Continuum
Sep 23, 2020
41:42
The Ten Days of Repentance, beginning with the two days of Rosh Hashana and culminating in Yom Kippur, are the season of repentance in the Jewish calendar. On these days, the Almighty is close to us. Our prayers are more efficacious. Our spiritual accomplishments are amplified and accelerated during these powerful, awesome days. Our Sages […]
6857
The Sukkah and The Lulav
The Sukkah and The Lulav
Oct 1, 2020
58:45
The two mitzvos of the Festival of Sukkos (Sukkot) are the shaking of the Lulav and the Four Species and the dwelling in the Sukkah. What is the deeper meaning behind these mitzvos? In this special pre-Festival episode, we examine the two mitzvos of Sukkos and see what they teach us about the Festival in […]
6858
The Sukkah and The Lulav
The Sukkah and The Lulav
Oct 1, 2020
58:45
The two mitzvos of the Festival of Sukkos (Sukkot) are the shaking of the Lulav and the Four Species and the dwelling in the Sukkah. What is the deeper meaning behind these mitzvos? In this special pre-Festival episode, we examine the two mitzvos of Sukkos and see what they teach us about the Festival in […]
6859
The Shabbat Dinner: Customs, Rituals, and Practices
The Shabbat Dinner: Customs, Rituals, and Practices
Dec 7, 2020
59:09
Shabbat is the beating heart of the Jewish family and the Jewish week. It is the portal through which the spiritual vitality for the entire week flows. This podcast idea was proposed in my email newsletter (visit rabbiwolbe.com/newsletter to subscribe). I had thrown out the idea of going through a Shabbat dinner and detailing all […]
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The Shabbat Dinner: Customs, Rituals, and Practices
The Shabbat Dinner: Customs, Rituals, and Practices
Dec 7, 2020
59:09
Shabbat is the beating heart of the Jewish family and the Jewish week. It is the portal through which the spiritual vitality for the entire week flows. This podcast idea was proposed in my email newsletter (visit rabbiwolbe.com/newsletter to subscribe). I had thrown out the idea of going through a Shabbat dinner and detailing all […]
6861
Chanukah and Joseph
Chanukah and Joseph
Dec 11, 2020
28:36
Every year, Chanukah falls out during the weeks in which we read about Joseph and his exploits in Egypt. Our Sages tell us that there is a deep connection between Joseph’s and the Maccabean heroism. Many connections have been proposed, and in this podcast I suggest a new approach to understanding how Joseph precisely embodies […]
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Chanukah and Joseph
Chanukah and Joseph
Dec 11, 2020
28:36
Every year, Chanukah falls out during the weeks in which we read about Joseph and his exploits in Egypt. Our Sages tell us that there is a deep connection between Joseph’s and the Maccabean heroism. Many connections have been proposed, and in this podcast I suggest a new approach to understanding how Joseph precisely embodies […]
6863
Tu B’Shevat: The Essence of the Rosh Hashana for Trees
Tu B’Shevat: The Essence of the Rosh Hashana for Trees
Jan 25, 2021
58:05
The fifteenth day of the Jewish month of Shevat – known as Tu B’Shevat – is the New Year for trees and fruits. All the fruits that sprout before this cutoff are associated with the previous year’s yield and the ones that come afterwards are attributed to the new year’s. If that was all that […]
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Tu B’Shevat: The Essence of the Rosh Hashana for Trees
Tu B’Shevat: The Essence of the Rosh Hashana for Trees
Jan 25, 2021
58:05
The fifteenth day of the Jewish month of Shevat – known as Tu B’Shevat – is the New Year for trees and fruits. All the fruits that sprout before this cutoff are associated with the previous year’s yield and the ones that come afterwards are attributed to the new year’s. If that was all that […]
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A Life of Joy
A Life of Joy
Feb 19, 2021
35:14
When Adar enters, we increase in Joy (Talmud Taanis 29a). Adar, the month in which contains the Festival of Purim, kickstarts the season on joy in the Jewish calendar. On this month we were saved from Haman’s genocide, and it is closely followed by Nissan, the month of the Exodus. What does the Torah mean […]
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A Life of Joy
A Life of Joy
Feb 19, 2021
35:14
When Adar enters, we increase in Joy (Talmud Taanis 29a). Adar, the month in which contains the Festival of Purim, kickstarts the season on joy in the Jewish calendar. On this month we were saved from Haman’s genocide, and it is closely followed by Nissan, the month of the Exodus. What does the Torah mean […]
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Esther on an Allegorical Level
Esther on an Allegorical Level
Feb 22, 2021
1:37:51
On Purim we read the Book of Esther, which tells the story of the Purim miracle. The Persian king Achashverosh conspires with his Amalekite viceroy Haman to eradicate the entire Jewish nation, but God refused to allow their plans to unfold. Queen Esther, together with her relative Mordechai, spearhead the effort to turn the plan on […]
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Esther on an Allegorical Level
Esther on an Allegorical Level
Feb 22, 2021
1:37:51
On Purim we read the Book of Esther, which tells the story of the Purim miracle. The Persian king Achashverosh conspires with his Amalekite viceroy Haman to eradicate the entire Jewish nation, but God refused to allow their plans to unfold. Queen Esther, together with her relative Mordechai, spearhead the effort to turn the plan on […]
6869
Havdalah and its Secrets + TORCH Fundraiser
Havdalah and its Secrets + TORCH Fundraiser
Mar 2, 2021
1:01:54
Please support This Jewish Life Podcast and the annual TORCH fundraiser at giveTORCH.org Every donation will be TRIPLED Show your support for TORCH and This Jewish Life Podcast and donate to the annual fundraiser at giveTORCH.org – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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Havdalah and its Secrets + TORCH Fundraiser
Havdalah and its Secrets + TORCH Fundraiser
Mar 2, 2021
1:01:54
Please support This Jewish Life Podcast and the annual TORCH fundraiser at giveTORCH.org Every donation will be TRIPLED Show your support for TORCH and This Jewish Life Podcast and donate to the annual fundraiser at giveTORCH.org – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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TORCH Fundraiser: A Conversation with our Board President, Dan Kullman
TORCH Fundraiser: A Conversation with our Board President, Dan Kullman
Mar 4, 2021
24:30
Please support The TORCH Podcasts and the annual TORCH fundraiser at giveTORCH.org Every donation will be TRIPLED Show your support for TORCH and the TORCH Podcasts and donate to the annual fundraiser at giveTORCH.org – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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TORCH Fundraiser: A Conversation with our Board President, Dan Kullman
TORCH Fundraiser: A Conversation with our Board President, Dan Kullman
Mar 4, 2021
24:30
Please support The TORCH Podcasts and the annual TORCH fundraiser at giveTORCH.org Every donation will be TRIPLED Show your support for TORCH and the TORCH Podcasts and donate to the annual fundraiser at giveTORCH.org – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
6873
Reflections on Loss, Tragedy, and Bereavement: An Interview with Esther Kaplan (Part 1: March 2018)
Reflections on Loss, Tragedy, and Bereavement: An Interview with Esther Kaplan (Part 1: March 2018)
Apr 5, 2021
1:08:01
Esther Kaplan (née Wolbe), along with her husband AJ, experienced the worst nightmare parents can undergo when their adorable and perfect son Shlomo passed away only 16 weeks into his life. In this intimate and stirring conversation Esther shares the story of Shlomo’s life and opens up about how parents absorb and process such an […]
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Reflections on Loss, Tragedy, and Bereavement: An Interview with Esther Kaplan (Part 1: March 2018)
Reflections on Loss, Tragedy, and Bereavement: An Interview with Esther Kaplan (Part 1: March 2018)
Apr 5, 2021
1:08:01
Esther Kaplan (née Wolbe), along with her husband AJ, experienced the worst nightmare parents can undergo when their adorable and perfect son Shlomo passed away only 16 weeks into his life. In this intimate and stirring conversation Esther shares the story of Shlomo’s life and opens up about how parents absorb and process such an […]
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The Rest of the Story with Esther Kaplan (Part 2: March 2021)
The Rest of the Story with Esther Kaplan (Part 2: March 2021)
Apr 6, 2021
1:07:15
Esther Kaplan (née Wolbe), along with her husband AJ, experienced the worst nightmare parents can undergo when their adorable and perfect son Shlomo passed away only 16 weeks into his life. This intimate and stirring conversation follows up on the one we had in 2018 in which Esther shares the story of Shlomo’s life and […]
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The Rest of the Story with Esther Kaplan (Part 2: March 2021)
The Rest of the Story with Esther Kaplan (Part 2: March 2021)
Apr 6, 2021
1:07:15
Esther Kaplan (née Wolbe), along with her husband AJ, experienced the worst nightmare parents can undergo when their adorable and perfect son Shlomo passed away only 16 weeks into his life. This intimate and stirring conversation follows up on the one we had in 2018 in which Esther shares the story of Shlomo’s life and […]
6877
Who was Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and why does Lag Ba’Omer matter?
Who was Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and why does Lag Ba’Omer matter?
Apr 21, 2021
30:44
Lag BaOmer is the day that marks the Yahrtzeit/Hillula of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, one of the great Sages of the Mishnaic Era. In celebration and recognition of Rabbi Shimon’s accomplishments and stature, the custom is to make it a mini-holiday. But of course, Rabbi Shimon was not the only transcendental Sage of that time. […]
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Who was Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and why does Lag Ba’Omer matter?
Who was Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and why does Lag Ba’Omer matter?
Apr 21, 2021
30:44
Lag BaOmer is the day that marks the Yahrtzeit/Hillula of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, one of the great Sages of the Mishnaic Era. In celebration and recognition of Rabbi Shimon’s accomplishments and stature, the custom is to make it a mini-holiday. But of course, Rabbi Shimon was not the only transcendental Sage of that time. […]
6879
Shavuos: The Time to Become Extraordinary
Shavuos: The Time to Become Extraordinary
May 10, 2021
39:28
Shavuos is the day that marks the most significant event in the history of humankind: A nation coalesced around Mount Sinai to temporarily catapult into a state of prophecy, to hear God say the Ten Commandments, and to live to tell the tale. Shavuos is thus aptly named, “the Day of the Giving of the […]
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Shavuos: The Time to Become Extraordinary
Shavuos: The Time to Become Extraordinary
May 10, 2021
39:28
Shavuos is the day that marks the most significant event in the history of humankind: A nation coalesced around Mount Sinai to temporarily catapult into a state of prophecy, to hear God say the Ten Commandments, and to live to tell the tale. Shavuos is thus aptly named, “the Day of the Giving of the […]
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Ruth: The Enduring Lesson of Shavuos
Ruth: The Enduring Lesson of Shavuos
May 12, 2021
1:01:46
The Book of Ruth – and its eponymous heroine – are true enigmas. The Book contains no new laws and its story, while inspirational and poignant, bears no easily discernible connection to the Festival of Shavuos, when it is read. The Book’s protagonist, Ruth, has a decidedly checkered pedigree, yet becomes the matriarch of the […]
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Ruth: The Enduring Lesson of Shavuos
Ruth: The Enduring Lesson of Shavuos
May 12, 2021
1:01:46
The Book of Ruth – and its eponymous heroine – are true enigmas. The Book contains no new laws and its story, while inspirational and poignant, bears no easily discernible connection to the Festival of Shavuos, when it is read. The Book’s protagonist, Ruth, has a decidedly checkered pedigree, yet becomes the matriarch of the […]
6883
The Three Weeks: A Primer
The Three Weeks: A Primer
Jun 27, 2021
52:20
For the three weeks spanning from the fast of the 17th of Tammuz until the fast of Tisha B’av (9th of Av), the Jewish nation practices collective mourning. This mourning is the result of a collection of calamitous things that has happened to our ancestors during these inauspicious times. What is the background of these […]
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The Three Weeks: A Primer
The Three Weeks: A Primer
Jun 27, 2021
52:20
For the three weeks spanning from the fast of the 17th of Tammuz until the fast of Tisha B’av (9th of Av), the Jewish nation practices collective mourning. This mourning is the result of a collection of calamitous things that has happened to our ancestors during these inauspicious times. What is the background of these […]
6885
The Essence of Elul
The Essence of Elul
Aug 9, 2021
29:58
These 40 days from the beginning of the month of Elul, the final month in the Jewish calendar, and Yom Kippur are the most powerful days of the year. These 40 days coincide with the 40 days that Moshe was in Heaven for the third 40 day stint when he received the second set of […]
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The Essence of Elul
The Essence of Elul
Aug 9, 2021
29:58
These 40 days from the beginning of the month of Elul, the final month in the Jewish calendar, and Yom Kippur are the most powerful days of the year. These 40 days coincide with the 40 days that Moshe was in Heaven for the third 40 day stint when he received the second set of […]
6887
Rosh Hashana: Customs, Rituals, Ceremonies, and Practices
Rosh Hashana: Customs, Rituals, Ceremonies, and Practices
Aug 29, 2021
1:05:43
The two days of Rosh Hashana are two of the most important days in the year. These festival days are celebratory and joyous, but are also dedicated to prayer, to introspection, and repentance. Rosh Hashana is a time when we try to strike a delicate balance of festivities and trepidation due to the Day of […]
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Rosh Hashana: Customs, Rituals, Ceremonies, and Practices
Rosh Hashana: Customs, Rituals, Ceremonies, and Practices
Aug 29, 2021
1:05:43
The two days of Rosh Hashana are two of the most important days in the year. These festival days are celebratory and joyous, but are also dedicated to prayer, to introspection, and repentance. Rosh Hashana is a time when we try to strike a delicate balance of festivities and trepidation due to the Day of […]
6889
Man In The Arena: Three Ways To Understand The Judgment of Rosh Hashana
Man In The Arena: Three Ways To Understand The Judgment of Rosh Hashana
Sep 3, 2021
50:21
In addition to the many other themes and motifs of the day, Rosh Hashana is called the Day of Judgment. The Mishnah tells us that on Rosh Hashana every human has an individual audience with the Almighty in the same way that a shepherd counts each sheep individually. The judgment is comprehensive: all of a […]
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Man In The Arena: Three Ways To Understand The Judgment of Rosh Hashana
Man In The Arena: Three Ways To Understand The Judgment of Rosh Hashana
Sep 3, 2021
50:21
In addition to the many other themes and motifs of the day, Rosh Hashana is called the Day of Judgment. The Mishnah tells us that on Rosh Hashana every human has an individual audience with the Almighty in the same way that a shepherd counts each sheep individually. The judgment is comprehensive: all of a […]
6891
The Seven Wonders of Repentance
The Seven Wonders of Repentance
Sep 5, 2021
1:05:59
Rosh Hashana kickstarts the Ten Days of Repentance which culminates in Yom Kippur. This is the time to repent. But repentance is a daunting and terrifying concept. All change is frightening. In this very special edition of the podcast, we shed a new light on repentance. We discover that repentance is a great gift that […]
6892
The Seven Wonders of Repentance
The Seven Wonders of Repentance
Sep 5, 2021
1:05:59
Rosh Hashana kickstarts the Ten Days of Repentance which culminates in Yom Kippur. This is the time to repent. But repentance is a daunting and terrifying concept. All change is frightening. In this very special edition of the podcast, we shed a new light on repentance. We discover that repentance is a great gift that […]
6893
Reconciliation and Forgiveness: The Interpersonal Component of Yom Kippur
Reconciliation and Forgiveness: The Interpersonal Component of Yom Kippur
Sep 12, 2021
43:41
Yom Kippur is a day of atonement and expiation. On this auspicious day, the Almighty forgives us for all our transgressions and we become purified before God. But the purification of Yom Kippur is limited to sins between man and God. For interpersonal transgressions, there is no atonement unless the aggressor appeases and secures forgiveness […]
6894
Reconciliation and Forgiveness: The Interpersonal Component of Yom Kippur
Reconciliation and Forgiveness: The Interpersonal Component of Yom Kippur
Sep 12, 2021
43:41
Yom Kippur is a day of atonement and expiation. On this auspicious day, the Almighty forgives us for all our transgressions and we become purified before God. But the purification of Yom Kippur is limited to sins between man and God. For interpersonal transgressions, there is no atonement unless the aggressor appeases and secures forgiveness […]
6895
Jonah: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Rebroadcast)
Jonah: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Rebroadcast)
Sep 13, 2021
2:05:32
On Yom Kippur afternoon, we read the 48-verse Book of Jonah, which tells of a renegade prophet, Jonah, who defies the directive of God and refuses to castigate the people of Nineveh and instead escapes from God to Tarshish – with mixed results. A simple reading of the story reveals a tale of repentance, both of […]
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Jonah: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Rebroadcast)
Jonah: Studying the Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Rebroadcast)
Sep 13, 2021
2:05:32
On Yom Kippur afternoon, we read the 48-verse Book of Jonah, which tells of a renegade prophet, Jonah, who defies the directive of God and refuses to castigate the people of Nineveh and instead escapes from God to Tarshish – with mixed results. A simple reading of the story reveals a tale of repentance, both of […]
6897
Tips and Tricks to Secure a Positive Judgment on Yom Kippur
Tips and Tricks to Secure a Positive Judgment on Yom Kippur
Sep 14, 2021
49:46
Yom Kippur is the end of the annual judgment. On Yom Kippur, the verdict written on Rosh Hashana gets sealed. Until that deadline, however, we can effectuate our judgment. The verdict can be rewritten and amended; the bad decrees can be annulled. But it won’t happen automatically. We need to expend effort to ensure that […]
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Tips and Tricks to Secure a Positive Judgment on Yom Kippur
Tips and Tricks to Secure a Positive Judgment on Yom Kippur
Sep 14, 2021
49:46
Yom Kippur is the end of the annual judgment. On Yom Kippur, the verdict written on Rosh Hashana gets sealed. Until that deadline, however, we can effectuate our judgment. The verdict can be rewritten and amended; the bad decrees can be annulled. But it won’t happen automatically. We need to expend effort to ensure that […]
6899
The Glorious Clouds of Sukkos
The Glorious Clouds of Sukkos
Sep 19, 2021
1:05:57
Over the course of the Festival of Sukkos (sometimes spelled “Sukkot”, sometimes “Succos”, rivaled only by the nightmare of trying to find the definitive spelling of Chanukah – Hannukah, Hanukkah), we must dwell in a temporary structure, a Sukkah. Why? “In order that your generations know that [God] made Sukkahs for us during the Exodus.” […]
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The Glorious Clouds of Sukkos
The Glorious Clouds of Sukkos
Sep 19, 2021
1:05:57
Over the course of the Festival of Sukkos (sometimes spelled “Sukkot”, sometimes “Succos”, rivaled only by the nightmare of trying to find the definitive spelling of Chanukah – Hannukah, Hanukkah), we must dwell in a temporary structure, a Sukkah. Why? “In order that your generations know that [God] made Sukkahs for us during the Exodus.” […]