Popular Shows by Shloime Balsam

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White Noise

Feb 8, 2022

1:44:53

Well deserved sleep ;)

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Music for Baby Sleep: 3 Hours of Soft, Soothing Lullaby for Calming Bedtime

Nov 16, 2025

3:01:37

Soothe your baby into peaceful, restful sleep with 3 hours of gentle bell music. These soft, simple bell tones are designed to relax newborns, infants, and toddlers by creating a calm, comforting environment—perfect for bedtime, naptime, or quiet play. The light, melodic bell sounds help reduce fussiness, slow down busy little minds, and support healthy sleep habits. Ideal for parents searching for baby sleep music, bell lullabies, soothing bedtime sounds, or relaxing newborn sleep music, this video is crafted to show up in all the right searches. Turn on these peaceful bell melodies and let their gentle rhythm guide your baby into deep, sweet sleep.

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Rain Ambience

Mar 3, 2022

1:59:11

Rain Ambience

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Classical Music for Baby Sleep: 3 Hours of Mozart & Brahms for Calming, Relaxing Bedtime

Nov 16, 2025

3:07:18

Help your baby fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer with 3 hours of soothing classical music. This peaceful playlist features the gentle melodies of Mozart and Brahms, two composers proven to promote relaxation, calmness, and deep sleep for babies and toddlers. Perfect for bedtime, naptime, or creating a calming nursery atmosphere, this long-play collection includes soft lullabies, slow movements, and comforting harmonies that ease fussiness and help your baby feel safe and settled. Whether you're searching for baby sleep music, Mozart for babies, Brahms lullabies, or relaxing classical music for kids, this video is designed to appear in all the right searches so parents can find exactly what they need: a serene, restful environment for their little one. Let the timeless beauty of classical music bring peace to your home and sweet sleep to your baby.

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Pink Noise

Mar 2, 2022

1:58:18

Pink Noise

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Beis Medresh Ambiance

Aug 27, 2024

1:29:59

Step into the heart of a bustling Beis Medresh with our meticulously crafted ambiance track. Designed to transport you straight into the vibrant atmosphere of Torah learning, this track captures the subtle sounds and rhythms of a lively study hall. Whether you're learning at home or simply want to feel the inspiration of being surrounded by others engaged in Torah study, this track creates the perfect backdrop. Close your eyes, and you'll find yourself seated among dedicated learners, sharing in the collective energy and spirit of the Beis Medresh.

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Relaxing River Ambiance

Aug 18, 2024

2:03:00

Relaxing River Ambiance

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Brown Noise

Oct 29, 2023

60:00

Brown Noise

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Sukkos

Sep 28, 2026

15:27

Sukkos

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Rav Chaim's Yesod On The Din Of Malkus

Sep 20, 2026

16:35

Rav Chaim's Yesod On The Din Of Malkus

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Fireplace Ambiance

Jan 9, 2024

2:40:50

Relaxing, Stress-relieving burning logs and crackling fire sounds

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Forest Ambience

Apr 25, 2022

3:00:00

Forest Ambience

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Thunderstorm Ambiance

Aug 10, 2024

2:30:01

For those of you who like to snuggle up, nice and warm inside, while it gets crazy out there:)

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Messes of Dresses

Apr 29, 2026

6:18

Twirl into a fun and imaginative read-aloud of Messes of Dresses, a delightful children’s story full of creativity, humor, and playful chaos. In this Read Aloudz Podcast episode, gentle narration and lively moments make it perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or anytime your little ones want a lighthearted, giggly story. With colorful adventures and a touch of silliness, this tale celebrates self-expression, imagination, and the joy of a little mess along the way. 🎧 Press play and enjoy a cheerful storytime that’s as fun as it is cozy.

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Library Ambience

Apr 25, 2022

3:08:54

Library Ambience

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Benjy's Room

Mar 12, 2026

9:03

Step into a cozy, imaginative world with our read-aloud of Benjy’s Room, a delightful children’s story about friendship, creativity, and the magic of play. In this Read Aloudz Podcast episode, gentle narration and warm pacing make it perfect for bedtime, quiet moments, or anytime kids want to explore a story full of wonder. From everyday surprises to small adventures in Benjy’s room, this charming tale inspires curiosity, imagination, and joy. 🎧 Press play and share a comforting, magical storytime with your little ones.

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Hashem’s Siren: A Story of Emunah for Children in Difficult Times

Mar 17, 2026

3:59

Offer comfort and calm during uncertain times with our soothing read-aloud of Hashem’s Siren: A Story of Emunah for Children in Difficult Times. Created especially for families in Eretz Yisrael (Israel), this Read Aloudz Podcast episode helps children cope with sirens, rockets, and stressful moments with reassurance, faith, and gentle understanding. With warm, calming narration, this story supports little listeners as they navigate big feelings during war, reminding them that Hashem is always with them, watching over and protecting them. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or right after a siren, when children need extra comfort and security. 🎧 Press play to give your child a peaceful moment of emunah, strength, and calm, even in difficult times.

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The Secret of the Leaves

Dec 14, 2025

6:54

The Secret of the Leaves

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Sleeping in the Sukkah

Sep 24, 2026

12:24

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The Beracha of Leisheiv B'Sukkah

Sep 29, 2026

15:47

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Farmer Greenfield’s Big City Adventure

Feb 15, 2026

6:46

Take a fun-filled journey from the farm to the city in our read-aloud of Farmer Greenfield’s Big City Adventure, a charming children’s story about trying new things and finding joy in unexpected places. In this Read Aloudz Podcast episode, soothing narration and playful moments make it perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or a cozy family listen. With gentle humor and a warm message about curiosity and adventure, this story encourages little listeners to explore the world with open hearts and brave smiles. 🎧 Press play and enjoy a delightful storytime adventure from country roads to city streets.

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The Ramchal - Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

Jan 29, 2022

19:52

A Gut Voch and Shavuah Tov! This week we meet Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto who was an outstanding scholar and teacher of Jewish ethics who lived in the 18th century. A prolific writer who impacts the Jewish way of thinking even today. His life is a story of importance, conflict, and immense greatness, albeit in 39 years.

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Reb Ahron Kotler

Apr 21, 2021

32:27

Let's try to paint a picture of the man who built Torah in America with the forces of Torah and Emes. Rav Ahron Kotler (1891–1962), fire in his blue eyes, carries the burden of an entire nation while creating new land for them to flourish in. Please email me with any comments, stories, and ideas.

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Musical Kabalas Shabbos

Sep 27, 2026

29:25

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Ep. 1 - Yehoshua Part 1

Oct 26, 2022

23:32

The legendary life of Yehoshua, the ultimate Talmid, disciple. The miracles, the battles, the leadership, and courage.

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Chinuch series - chinuch for Sukka and Sukkos

Sep 25, 2026

26:52

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Succos

Sep 28, 2023

23:31

Succos

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California Mom Checked Out... But Did She Ever Leave??

Sep 22, 2026

30:58

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Ben Chutz L'Aretz Sitting in Sukkah on Shemini Atzeres in Israel

Sep 19, 2026

12:23

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Corduroy – Classic Bedtime Story

Aug 7, 2025

4:36

Looking for the perfect bedtime story? Snuggle up with Corduroy, the beloved tale by Don Freeman, read with warmth and wonder on the Read Aloudz Podcast. This gentle, heartwarming episode brings the classic story of a teddy bear’s adventure to life — ideal for calming little minds at the end of the day. Whether it's for bedtime, quiet time, or a soothing break, Read Aloudz turns timeless children’s books into peaceful, playful moments.

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64 - We Are SO PRAISED

Dec 11, 2025

1:04

We Are SO PRAISED

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Tevilas Keilim of a Kattan

Sep 27, 2026

17:16

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Choosing a Lulav

Sep 22, 2026

22:55

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Daniel – Lesson 4 – Reign of Daryavesh; Daniel in the Lion’s Den

Oct 3, 2022

39:41

00:00 – Daryavesh, king of the Chaldeans, conquers Bavel (Babylonia). *07:58 – Why a person should daven (pray) in a place where he can see the sky through a window. 13:34 – Comparison between Daniel being thrown into the lion’s den and the selling of Yosef HaTzaddik. “Save me from the hand of man.” 14:40 – Why is a scorpion more dangerous than a snake? 19:20 – King Daryavesh discovers that Daniel is still alive in the lion’s den. Daniel relates how an angel protected him from the lions, and that the Navi Habakuk had stayed with him as well. 21:32 – Habakuk was chosen to stay with Daniel because he is a symbol of techiyas hameysim (revival of the dead). 24:05 – The story of Daniel describes, in a hidden way, the process of the revelation of Moshiach. 24:19 – Why does a person suffer? “HaTeva” is, b’gematria, “Elokim”. 28:59 – How would a person go about performing miracles? What is nature? 32:14 – The main teaching of Rebbe Nachman is simple faith. *35:39 – Maintaining simple faith, even in the difficult times before Moshiach is revealed. This is done through learning Torah and turning Torah into tefilah.

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Ep. 2 - Yehoshua Part 2

Nov 2, 2022

24:18

In the second and final portion of Sefer Yehoshua, Klal Yisroel begin a pattern of straying from Hashem and falling under the oppression of the Canaan Kings.

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Melachim 1 – Lesson 06 – Eliyahu HaNavi and the Key to Rain

Dec 12, 2021

46:16

Melachim 1 – Lesson 06 – Eliyahu HaNavi and the Key to Rain

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Shmuel 2 – Lesson 2 – Dovid HaMelech and Batsheva – 4 Levels of Understanding

Sep 11, 2021

38:57

00:00 – Although usually the Torah advises not getting involved in controversy, there are some disputes that we should enter to defend the truth. The dispute about the righteousness of Dovid HaMelech (King David) is an example of a controversy we are obligated to enter to uphold the testaments of the Torah sages that his intentions and deeds with regard to Batsheva were pure. 01:37 – Everything in the Torah She’Be’Csav (Written Torah) has 4 dimensions: Pshat (literal), Remez (hint, allusion), Drush (deeper explanation), and Soad (secret). The initial letters of these four dimensions spell “PaRDeS” (orchard, paradise). 02:33 – The account of Dovid HaMelech and Batsheva on a literal level. 17:14 – The account of Dovid HaMelech and Batsheva according to the understanding of sages in the Talmud. 19:07 – The rebuke of Nasan HaNavi (Nathan the Prophet) – deeper implications. 21:48 – Shabbos 56a: Uriah divorced his wife Batsheva before going into battle. 25:20 – Shabbos 56a: Uria committed two acts of rebellion against the king for which he incurred the death penalty. 27:32 – Sanhedrin 107a. 35:55 – Avoda Zara 4b-5a and the Zohar – Rabi Shimon Bar Yochai’s defense of Dovid HaMelech in the incident of Batsheva assures every Jew that Hashem can forgive no matter how far a person has fallen.

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Inyanai Succos

Sep 27, 2023

1:07:26

Inyanai Succos

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eli and his little white lie

Nov 30, 2025

6:29

eli and his little white lie

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Gittin 5

May 17, 2023

13:18

Gittin 5

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Melachim 1 – Lesson 09 – Navos is Murdered for His Vineyard; the Death of Achav; How Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai Killed an Incarnation of Achav; Reign of Achaziah

Feb 6, 2022

38:39

00:00 – Yizavel has Navos murdered so that her husband, King Achav, can take possession of his land. The death of Achav. 22:55 – The Maharshah encounters an incarnation of Achav. 24:07 – Story of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai z”l killing an incarnation of Achav named Yehuda ben Gerim. This account shows how Hashem allows atonement for even the worst sins and every person a chance to return to Him, even if it takes many lifetimes, chas v’shalom (may Hashem protect). 29:50 – The reign of Achaziah, son of Achav. 35:56 – Introduction to the departure of Eliyahu HaNavi to enter Olam Habah (the Next World) alive. Only nine people left this world without experiencing death.

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Melachim 1 – Lesson 08 – Elisha is Appointed Successor to Eliyahu HaNavi; the Greatness of Shimush (Service to) a Tzaddik

Dec 26, 2021

40:30

00:00 – King Achav defeats Ben Hadad, King of Assyria, but lets him live. Achav is rebuked by a prophet. 05:38 – “One who puts his armor on for battle should not boast as one who takes it off.” (1 Melachim/Kings 20:11) 21:46 – Eliyahu HaNavi and Elisha. 29:52 – How Reb Shimon became Rebbe Nachman’s servant in Olam Habah (the Next World).

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Melachim 1 – Lesson 07 – Eliyahu Flees from Achav and Yizavel and Is Commanded to Appoint Elisha as His Replacement

Dec 19, 2021

39:34

00:00 – Review of the confrontation between Eliyahu HaNavi and the priests of Baal. On Yom Kippur, the last words we say before the final sounding of the shofar are “Hashem Hu HaElokim“. We also say these words on Yom Kippur Katan (the last day of each lunar month). 02:23 – Meaning of “Hashem Hu HaElokim” according to the gemara. 09:17 – The Baal Shem Tov HaKodesh explains שִׁוִּיתִי יְהוָה לְנֶגְדִּי תָמִיד “I place Hashem before me always” (Tehillim/Psalms 16:8). 10:45 – Eliyahu HaNavi honors Achav’s position as king of Israel. A king cannot forego his honor. 14:14 – The evil of Achav was worse than that of Yeravam ben Navat. 15:46 – The honor due a king of Israel. A person receives a position of honor in this world only after it’s decided in Heaven. 17:51 – Achav was a gilgul (incarnation) of Cain. *18:31 – An incident from the life of the MaHarShah that illustrates his greatness. He detects an incarnation of Achav. 29:44 – Yizavel (Jezebel) threatens the life of Eliyahu HaNavi so he flees. He travels 40 days and 40 nights without food or drink until he arrives at Har Sinai. 32:49 – Eliyahu HaNavi enters the cave on Sinai where Moshe Rabeynu stood when the 13 Midos of Hashem’s Kindness were revealed to him. He hears the kol demama daka – the Voice of Hashem is one of softness and kindness. Hashem gives Eliyahu three tasks to fulfill before he dies. 35:44 – Because he didn’t defend Am Yisrael, Eliyahu is told to appoint Elisha as a prophet in his stead. Eliyahu is also told that he will have to be present at every Bris Milah, to testify to the purity and loyalty of the Jewish People.

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Melachim 1 – Lesson 03 – The Importance of Shmiras HaLoshon (Guarding Speech), The Kingdom of Israel is Split

Nov 21, 2021

41:01

00:00 – Why, after centuries of tears and prayers, has the final geulah (redemption) not yet arrived? As long as Am Yisrael lacks unity, the Beis HaMikdash (Holy Temple) cannot be rebuilt. 03:50 – It’s forbidden to speak loshon hara (slander) against Eretz Yisrael (the Land of Israel). 08:09 – Achieving unity within even a small group of Jews is the key to establishing harmony within the entire People of Israel. The ARIzal tested his students in this unity, and they failed. Disputes between Jews led to the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash. 12:47 – The importance of shmiras haloshon – guarding one’s speech. 14:57 – Midrash brings a moshol (allegory) about how misusing speech can bring about a person’s downfall. “Life and death are within the power of the tongue.” 18:53 – Stories about perfected speech. Rebbe Nachman’s Taanis dibur (not speaking) during the first day of Rosh HaShanah. 22:59 – A recent Breslover chasid who excelled in perfected speech was known as the “Silent Reb Nachman”. He was a close student of Rabbi Avraham (Kokhav-Lev) Sternhartz z”l. He spoke no mundane words for fifty years. 25:46 – To speak against the Land of Israel or its Jewish inhabitants is like speaking against the Shekhina (Divine Presence of Hashem). 26:45 – The confrontation between Shlomo HaMelech (King Solomon) and the king of the demons, Ashmidai. The division of the Kingdom of Israel after the reign of Shlomo HaMelech began when Yeravom ben Nevat (Jeroboam, from the tribe of Ephraim) spoke disrespectfully against Shlomo HaMelech. 29:32 – Achiya HaShiloni, one of the greatest prophets who ever lived, was the teacher of Eliyahu HaNavi (Elijah the Prophet). Foreseeing that the Kingdom of Israel would be split, he offered the rulership of ten of the tribes to Yeravom ben Nevat. 33:21 – After Shlomo HaMelech’s passing, his son Rechavam became king. Yeravom ruled over ten tribes and misled them into idol worship.

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Shmuel 2 – Lesson 1 – Dovid HaMelech Begins His Reign Amidst Strife – Finally Brings the Aron Kodesh to Jerusalem

Sep 4, 2021

29:34

00:00 – Dovid HaMelech (King David) returns to Hevron to reign as king over the tribe of Yehudah. Ish Boshes, a remaining son of Shaul, is installed by Avner as king over the other tribes. 00:39 – Strife erupts between the armies of Avner (who served Ish Boshes) and Yoav (who served Dovid HaMelech). 04:32 – Ish Boshesh insults Avner, who then abandons Ish Boshes and offers to serve Dovid HaMelech. Dovid demands the release of his wife Michal from Paltiel ben Laish. 06:59 – Yoav kills Avner through deceit. 08:06 – Dovid HaMelech reclaims Jerusalem and attempts to return the Holy Ark there but at first he fails. He didn’t honor the law requiring the Ark to be carried on the shoulders, not on a wagon, whereby “The carriers are carried.” (Shmuel 2, Perek 6.) 13:23 – Dovid HaMelech (King David) brought the Aron Kodesh (Holy Ark) to Jerusalem with great honor and joy. This triumphant moment in Jewish history is relived by each of us when we put all our energy in dancing with the Torah on Simchos Torah. Description of how the Arizal would dance all night on Simchos Torah. 15:33 – Michal sees Dovid HaMelech from the window as he’s dancing and when he returns home she rebukes him for not upholding the dignity of being a king. Hashem punishes her for giving this rebuke by making her childless “until the day she passed away”. There is a possibility that she did have a child but that she passed away in childbirth. 23:42 – The pain of shame and embarrassment over a sin can help remove the damage to the soul caused by having committed the sin. 27:23 – The Tikkunei Zohar explains that above all, Hashem wants us to respect Him and to regret our mistakes. Bereishis (“In the beginning…”) is made up of the letters that form the words yira (respect/fear/awe) and boshes (shame). The rewards of serving Hashem with humility. 29:02 – Rav Avraham Kokhav-Lev brings: The time for the coming of Moshiach is from Rosh Chodesh Nissan through Pesach (Passover).

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Shoftim – Lesson 6 – Chana and the Power of a Woman’s Prayer, Shmuel HaNavi’s First Nevuah, Undoing the Curse on the Descendants of Eli HaKohen

Jun 20, 2021

35:18

00:00 – The story behind the birth of Shmuel HaNavi (Samuel the Prophet). Elkanah, Chana, Penina. 11:45 – Introduction to basic concepts of kabbalah and how Chana’s prayer reached “above Hashem“. She accessed an upper realm called mazal and because of what she achieved, the formation of the Shemoneh Esrei is based on her prayer. *17:50 – True account from the time of Rebbe Nachman illustrating the live-giving power of a Jewish woman’s prayer. 26:32 – The sons of Eli HaKohen. 27:51 – The first nevuah (prophecy) of Shmuel HaNavi. The curse against the house of Eli HaKohen and his descendants and how it was counteracted through Torah study and tzedaka (charity).

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Shoftim – Lesson 5 – The Idol of Micah, War Against the Tribe of Benyamin

Jun 13, 2021

40:23

Two accounts from Jewish history that illustrate how a small domestic problem can escalate to war. First – the account of Micah‘s idol, second, the account of how and why the tribe of Benyamin was almost completely destroyed by the other tribes of Israel. Text: Shoftim/Judges 17-20.

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Ep. 3 - Shoftim Part 1

Nov 29, 2022

19:46

In the first chapter of Shoftim we meet Gideon who leads the Jews into a new era of freedom and service to Hashem by demolishing their idols and crafting a deceptive military coy to ride out their oppressors.

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Ep. 0 - Trailer

Apr 22, 2021

0:59

Trailer

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1 - What Is time For??

Apr 28, 2021

0:59

1 - What Is time For??

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2 - No More Nevuah

Apr 30, 2021

0:59

2 - No More Nevuah

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Ep. 7 - Red Flags in Shidduchim: What to Watch For

Jun 20, 2024

23:04

In this essential episode of our podcast, we tackle the important subject of recognizing red flags on shidduch dates. Join us as we explore the subtle and not-so-subtle warning signs that can help you make wise choices in your dating journey. With Rebbe's expert insights, real-life stories, and practical advice, we equip you with the tools to identify potential issues early on. Whether you're new to shidduch dating or have been on the journey for a while, this episode offers valuable guidance to ensure you pursue healthy and meaningful relationships. [email protected]

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62 - REAL Bowing

Dec 7, 2025

1:04

REAL Bowing

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Sep 28, 2025

2:23

Get ready to groove and giggle with our lively read-aloud of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, the classic alphabet adventure by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault. In this Read Aloudz Podcast episode, energetic narration and fun rhythms make it perfect for storytime, learning letters, or anytime your little ones want to dance along with the alphabet! Join the letters as they climb up the coconut tree in this colorful, playful tale that sparks imagination and early literacy skills. 🎧 Press play and let the alphabet party begin!

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Oct 5, 2025

2:01

Explore a world of colorful animals in our cheerful read-aloud of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle. In this Read Aloudz Podcast episode, gentle narration and rhythmic repetition make it perfect for bedtime, early learning, or anytime your little one wants to sing along and discover new friends. This classic picture book invites children to identify animals and colors in a soothing, playful way that builds confidence and curiosity. 🎧 Press play and enjoy a storytime full of color, fun, and discovery.

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65 - To Thank HIM!!!

Jan 8, 2026

1:04

To Thank HIM

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Menucha for Menucha

Nov 2, 2025

5:51

Enjoy a peaceful and heartwarming read-aloud of Menucha for Menucha, a beautiful children’s book that encourages mindfulness, gratitude, and calm. In this Read Aloudz Podcast episode, gentle narration and soothing pacing make it perfect for bedtime, quiet moments, or anytime your little ones need a moment of reflection and comfort. This inspiring story helps children connect with the world around them and find joy in everyday moments. 🎧 Press play and share a calming, thoughtful storytime that nurtures both heart and mind.

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Machshava series - Sukkos, in the Shechina's domain

Sep 24, 2026

37:46

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Choosing an Esrog

Sep 23, 2026

15:10

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Behavior at a Cemetery

Sep 12, 2026

17:55

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Machshava series: Simchas Torah - chosson of the Torah

Oct 27, 2024

20:55

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Rosh Hashonah & Yom Kippur Davening Niggunim - Siberia Story - ונתנה תוקף

Sep 24, 2025

27:18

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Melachim 1 – Lesson 04 – Addo haNavi and Yeravam ben Navat

Nov 28, 2021

40:06

00:00 – Yeravam ben Navat promoted idol worship in Eretz Yisrael (the Land of Israel). 02:58 – The Zohar HaKodesh ends with the final statements of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai z”l about Yeravam ben Navat. 06:42 – Pirkei Avos – the honor due a talmid chochom. Hashem is more careful about the honor of a tzaddik than He is about His Own Honor. 07:08 – Yeravam asks Addo haNavi to pray for him. 10:35 – Why did a false prophet merit receiving a true prophecy with regard to Addo’s death? He honored the mitzvah of haknassas orchim (hospitality). 14:52 – Why did the lion not attack the mule that Addo had ridden? Why did it not attack the false prophet? 19:11 – The false prophet later merited Divine Protection because he risked his life to rescue the body of Addo HaNavi. This incident took place when Yoshiyahu HaMelech was ridding Eretz Yisrael of idol worship by relocating old burial sites. 22:02 – Hashem Himself tries to bring Yeravam back to teshuvah, out of respect for his great achievements in Torah study. *33:18 – Yeravam asks Hashem “Who will go first?” in Gan Eden (Paradise). What’s the difference between Teshuvah (return to Hashem) out of love vs. for reward? What kind of Baal Teshuvah can “stand where a tzaddik cannot stand”? 35:35 – The Zohar HaKodesh brings another reason why Yeravam didn’t want to accept Hashem’s offer of reward: he didn’t want the shekhina to “walk last”. 39:29 – Closing blessings.

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Melachim 1 – Lesson 02 – Shlomo HaMelech Gathers Am Yisroel for Tefilah; Dispute Between Two Mothers; Supernatural Throne

Nov 14, 2021

38:19

05:16 – Hashem offers to grant Shlomo HaMelech (King Solomon) one special request. 08:23 – The days of the week correspond to the sefiros (spiritual levels). 10:23 – Shlomo HaMelech chooses to ask for a “heart that hears/discerns”. Since he chose a wise request, Hashem grants him far more. The king awakens from his dream with the ability to understand the languages of animals, plants, and the natural world. 13:16 – One of Shlomo HaMelech‘s first acts as king was to gather together the People of Israel for tefilah (prayer). *15:17 – Our tefilos today do not rise vertically, they rise horizontally because they need to travel to makom hamikdash (the site of the Holy Temple) before they ascend. This location is the shaar hashamayim (gateway to heaven). 18:46 – The Zohar HaKodesh brings an illustration about how the satan (evil inclination) operates in our generation. 21:35 – Rebbe Nachman emphasizes that Shlomo HaMelech took 700 wives and 300 concubines in order to convert them. 22:45 – Shlomo HaMelech judges between two mothers arguing over the ownership of a child. 32:09 – The throne of Shlomo HaMelech had supernatural qualities that enabled him to elicit the truth from witnesses in disputes. 36:30 – During the reign of Shlomo HaMelech, Israel was at peace. He lived to the age of 62, ruling 40 years. Audio Player

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Shmuel 2 – Lesson 5 – Death of Avshalom, Loshon Hara (Slander) about Mefiboshes, Rebellion of Sheva ben Bichri

Oct 2, 2021

39:00

00:00 – Review of Avshalom’s rebellion. 01:10 – Dovid HaMelech (King David) defends his kingdom against the rebellion of his son, Avshalom. The death of Avshalom. 10:15 – Likutey Moharan 69 – destroying an other’s property has consequences that can harm one’s children. 11:14 – Dovid HaMelech (King David) mourned the death of his son with the words, “O’ my son Avshalom, my son, my son Avshalom! Would that I had died in your stead, O’ Avshalom my son, my son!” By using these specific words he rescued his son from the seven levels of gehinnom (eternal punishment after death). 14:56 – The timelessness of the afterlife. *15:54 – Account of how Rabi Yochanan rescues Acher from gehinnom. 17:29 – Rebbe Nachman’s promise to rescue his students from gehinnom if they will give tzedakah (charity) at his grave site in Uman. 18:08 – Through performing good deeds, children have the ability to save their parents from gehinnom, but parents cannot save their children from punishment in the next world. *19:27 – Dovid HaMelech‘s achievement seems to contradict these kabbalistic principles, so the sages of the Talmud explore why and how King David was able to elevate the soul of his rebellious son. 24:01 – Yoav admonishes Dovid HaMelech for mourning his son instead of rejoicing in the victory to save the kingdom. Amasa is invited to replace Yoav. 26:17 – Mefiboshes, the son of Yonasan (Jonathan), is invited to live at the palace of Dovid HaMelech. 31:41 – There are three sins for which a Jew must give his life rather than transgress: idol worship, murder, adultery. Loshon hara (slander) is worse than all three of these sins combined. Because Dovid HaMelech seemed to be acting based on loshon hara about Mefiboshes, he was punished with the division of his kingdom. However in truth, Dovid HaMelech did not sin in this matter. 35:16 – The rebellion of Sheva ben Bichri. Yoav assassinates Amasa. 37:32 – A wise woman saves the city where Sheva ben Bichri is hiding by throwing his head down to the army of Dovid HaMelech. 38:04 – Dovid HaMelech was above the level of Rabi Shimon Bar Yochai. Dovid HaMelech (King David) mourned the death of his son Avshalom with the words, “O’ my son Avshalom, my son, my son Avshalom! Would that I had died in your stead, O’ Avshalom my son, my son!” 01:12 – The sages of the Talmud explain why and how King David was able to elevate the soul of his rebellious son (II Shmuel/Samuel 19, Sotah 10a).

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Shmuel 1 – Lesson 5 – Shaul HaMelech Consults the Witch of Endor – His Defeat and Why His Death was Not Suicide

Aug 29, 2021

48:36

05:00 – Shaul HaMelech (King Saul), desperate to know the outcome of an approaching battle against the Plishtim (Philistines), asks a sorceress to summon his teacher, Shmuel HaNavi (Samuel the Prophet), back from the dead. 12:21 – Shmuel HaNavi tells the king that he will die in the battle, but will be with Shmuel in Gan Eden (paradise), indicating the complete righteousness of Shaul. 15:59 – Two Questions: what gave this sorceress the power to accomplish what tzaddikim couldn’t? And why was Shaul forced to receive the answer to his query through such strange circumstances? Rav Noson of Nemirov explains that this was to show the powerful concern of a teacher for his student. 18:16 – Even though in our time apparent sorcery is false and accomplished through fraud and trickery, in those days, true magic existed. Hashem allowed witchcraft to be effective to maintain the freedom of choice between good and evil. 20:56 – Dovid HaMelech returns to Ziklag to find it in ruins and the wives and children of his 600 soldiers taken captive. After consulting the Urim veTumim (prophetic device of the Kohen Gadol) Dovid decides to track down the marauders and learns, along the way, that the enemy is from Amalek. 200 men stay behind while Dovid and 400 of his men rescue the captives and take plunder. Dovid HaMelech insists that the spoils of the battle are shared equally with all 600 men, to show that the outcome was from Hashem, and not a result of the number of people fighting the battle. 25:05 – The three sons of Shaul, including Yonasan, were killed in the battle against the Plishtim (Philistines). Shaul was mortally wounded and asked his servant to kill him. The servant refused so Shaul HaMelech fell upon his own sword and died. 27:12 – The inhabitants of Yovesh-Gilad heroically rescued Shaul Hamelech‘s body from the enemy and gave their king a fitting burial. 28:23 – When Dovid HaMelech heard of Shaul‘s death he commanded the execution of the Amalekite messenger who brought the news. Dovid mourns the King and even mores so the loss of his devoted friend Yonason. 32:38 – Dovid returns to Eretz Yisrael to take over the kingdom, but encounters opposition from Shaul‘s general, Avner, who installs Shaul‘s remaining son as king. 34:12 – The death of Shaul HaMelech is not considered suicide. In contrast: the execution of Rabbi Chanina ben Teradion (2nd century CE): “Since the scroll of the Torah is burning with me, the Power that will avenge this offense against the Torah will also avenge the offense against me.” (Avodah Zarah 17b).

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Gittin 4

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11:26

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68

Gittin 6

May 21, 2023

12:33

Gittin 6

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Melachim 2 – Lesson 03 – Elisha HaNavi Performs the Miracle of Oil to Save the Sons of Ovadiah HaNavi from Slavery; The Mother of Ado HaNavi and Habakuk HaNavi; Elisha Revives a Dead Child

Apr 8, 2022

44:25

00:00 – Yohoram ben Achav. The Kings of Israel combined forces against the King of Moab. 01:40 – First and second versions of what took place at that time. 04:37 – Third version of what took place during this war: when Moab asked his advisors “What gives the Jews their power to succeed?” he was told: “The Jews serve Hashem, and even when they stray, the merit of their forefathers protects them.” When the King of Moab heard about the near sacrifice of Yitzchak Avinu he decided to sacrifice his own son to gain power over the Jews. 06:51 – Review of the different types of sacrifices. This sacrifice resulted in a negative decree from Heaven against Israel and the Jews were forced to retreat. 08:40 – Continuation of the story of Elisha HaNavi who performed 16 miracles, twice the number performed by his teacher, Eliyahu. 10:11 – The Torah’s prohibition against ribis (interest on a loan). Achav’s son, Yehoram, lent money to the prophet Ovadiah at a high rate of interest. 14:51 – The four who are called Yireh Hashem: Avraham Avinu, Yosef HaTzaddik, Iyov, and Ovadiah. 16:27 – Elisha HaNavi performs the miracle of oil for the widow of Ovadiah HaNavi to save her from this oppressive debt. *19:01 – Income must be “salted” to remove its non-kosher element through taking ma’aser. But there is no obligation to take ma’aser from something received through miracle. 23:30 – Elisha NaNavi and the mother of Ado HaNavi. 27:11 – The mitzvah of haknasas orachim – hospitality – the important kindness of preparing the guest’s bed. Mitah (bed), shulchan (table), kisey (chair), ner (lamp) – roshei teyvos MiSHKaN. *30:58 – Tefilah b’tzibor – The heavens will never reject the tefilah of someone who prays with a minyan. רחמים Rachamim (298) is b’gematria tzibor צבור. Elisha NaNavi promises the mother of Addo HaNavi another son. 36:57 – Rosh Chodesh is a special holiday for women. 38:59 – Elisha HaNavi gives his staff to his servant Gechazi and tells him to revive a dead child. Gechazi fails in his mission because he publicized the miracle. 42:40 – Elisha HaNavi revives the child himself. The spiritual aspects of sneezing. Nukva depardashka – the breath of life. Moshiach.

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Melachim 2 – Lesson 06 – The Miracles of Eliyahu HaNavi and Elisha HaNavi Were Accomplished Through Tefilah; Giving Tzedakah on Behalf of a Person Who Passed Away; Techiyas HaMeisim in Halakha

Apr 1, 2022

41:22

00:00 – The crime of Gehazi against his master, Elisha HaNavi through which he lost the key to his Gan Eden (Eternal Reward). 06:52 – Sidelight from the gemara – Hilkhasa DeMeshicha: precepts that are not found in the Shulchan Aruch (Code of Jewish Torah Law) because they are not applicable in our time. Yet the Shulchan Aruch does consider whether or not the wife of Eliyahu HaNavi may remarry, since he was taken alive into Gan Eden. This indicates that the case of Eliyahu HaNavi’s wife holds relevance to life today. 22:27 – The Chida z”l brings the case of Rabba and Rabbi Zeira. 28:56 – Story of Rabbi Yisrael Meis, the older brother of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, who died and was returned to life as a child. 34:00 – The key to miracles is emunah (faith) in tzaddikim. “What type of hands does a person need to collect Hashem’s constant blessings?” Hands of faith. 38:20 – The idol created by Gehazi. 40:10 – The worst sin is despair.

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Melachim 2 – Lesson 01 – Elisha HaNavi Receives the Cloak of His Teacher and Twice His Miracles; Water from the Hands of Elisha on Har Carmel; The Power of Music

Apr 1, 2022

42:33

The passing of Eliyahu HaNavi witnessed by his student, Elisha HaNavi. The miracles performed by Elisha. Shimush – service to a Torah scholar is greater than study. Speaker: Rabbi Zvi Aryeh Rosenfeld z”l. 03:57 – The cape of Eliyahu HaNavi. 10:26 – Elisha HaNavi enters the city of Yericho (Jericho). 18:35 – The impurity of long hair at the back of a man’s head. 25:19 – Tzedakah (charity) should never be accepted from a non-Jew to support a talmid chocham (Torah scholar). 26:54 – Elisha HaNavi performed 16 miracles, while Eliyahu HaNavi performed 8. *28:14 – Yehoram, son of King Achav, forms an alliance and goes out to fight Moav, but his troops don’t have enough water. Story of the greatness of Elisha HaNavi when water poured forth from his hands on Har Carmel. 37:53 – Sipurey Masiyos – the power of music. [Klop at 39:12.] 39:36 – Elisha HaNavi and the miraculous river that supplied water for the armies of Yehoram and Yehoshofat.

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Melachim 1 – Lesson 05 – Strife Between the Kingdoms of Israel; The Curse of Rebuilding Yericho; Eliyahu HaNavi vs. Achav – The Era of Miracles Begins

Dec 5, 2021

38:28

Melachim 1 – Lesson 05 – Strife Between the Kingdoms of Israel; The Curse of Rebuilding Yericho; Eliyahu HaNavi vs. Achav – The Era of Miracles Begins

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Shmuel 2 – Lesson 4 – Tamar, Amnon, and the Roots of Avshalom’s Rebellion; Dovid HaMelech Excavates the Foundation of the Beis HaMikdash

Sep 25, 2021

40:03

00:00 – The incident of Tamar, Amnon, and Avshalom. 09:50 – Dovid HaMelech (King David) yearns for his banished son. Father and son are reunited through a ruse orchestrated by the king’s general, Yoav, and a “Wise Woman of Tekoa.” 17:47 – The roots of Avshalom’s rebellion. 22:33 – Dovid HaMelechh is forced to flee from Jerusalem. Shimi ben Gera curses him along the way. 24:09 – Avshalom usurps his father’s throne. *28:18 – While excavating the site of the future Beis HaMikdash (Holy Temple), Dovid HaMelech accidentally dislodged the Even Shesiya (Foundation Stone of the Creation). Subterranean reservoirs of water erupted from the depths, and only with the help of Achitofel was the king able to stop the flood (Sukkah 53a). 37:21 – Statement in Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) 6:3 about Dovid HaMelech learning only two things from Achitofel, illustrating the importance of honoring any person from whom one learns Torah. 38:16 – Concluding words about the suffering of Dovid HaMelech.

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Shmuel 1 – Lesson 4 – Shaul and Dovid HaMelech Were Both Tzaddikim

Aug 22, 2021

38:31

Shmuel 1 – Lesson 4 – Shaul and Dovid HaMelech Were Both Tzaddikim

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Shmuel 1 – Lesson 3 – Shmuel HaNavi Annoints Dovid HaMelech, Defeat of Golias, Who Was Michal?

Jul 25, 2021

39:01

Shmuel 1 – Lesson 3 – Shmuel HaNavi Annoints Dovid HaMelech, Defeat of Golias, Who Was Michal?

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Shmuel 1 – Lesson 2 – The Reign of Shaul HaMelech

Jul 20, 2021

45:32

00:00 – The special qualities of Shaul HaMelech (King Saul) were purity of mind and humility. In pursuit of lost donkeys, he meets the Prophet Shmuel (Samuel). 03:35 – The custom of going to a chassidic Rebbe for advice and donating a gift as expression of respect. (Presentation of a “kvitel“.) 07:00 – Shaul is told that he will be king of Israel. Shmuel instructs him to look up at the sky to strengthen his yiras shemayaim (reverence for Hashem). 10:00 – The meaning of the expression “Shaul is also among the prophets?” Shaul becomes king. A king of Israel may not negate the honor due him. 13:00 – Nachash Kig of Ammon threatens the Jewish community of Yavesh Gilad. Shaul destroys the army of Ammon. 19:00 – Shmuel reprimands the People of Israel for believing in a king instead of believing in Hashem. Shaul leads the People to do teshuvah by praying before defending themselves against the Philistines, but an act of disrespect of Shmuel HaNavi causes him to lose the kingdom. 25:00 – Yonasan, the son of Shaul, succeeds in a valiant and shrewd attack on the enemy. 30:00 – Shaul HaMelech fails to wipe out the entire nation of Amalekbecause he allowed their king, Agog, to live. Shmuel executes Agog. 38:00 – The gemara questions the strictness of this judgment. Couldn’t Shaul HaMelech have done teshuvah and been forgiven? He could have, except he fell into despair and he was therefore not able to do teshuvah. 43:00 – How did the music of Dovid’s harp soothe the despair of Shaul? The story of the Seventh Beggar: the princess and the Castle of Water. 45:00 – A Jew should never lose hope.

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Shmuel (Samuel) 1 – Lesson 1

Jun 27, 2021

41:48

00:00 – In the last story of the Sipurey Masiyos – Rabbi Nachman’s story of The Seven Beggars – the fourth beggar (with a crooked neck) speaks about two birds who have been distanced from one another. The beggar describes his talent as a ventriloquist whereby he throws his voice to imitate the sound of each bird until the two are reunited. This alludes to the way Hashem used His “Voice” the first time He spoke to the prophet Shmuel. 04:31 – The Aron Kodesh (Holy Ark) is captured by the Philistines. This incident relates to a later moment in Jewish history when Dovid Hamelech (King David) defeats the giant Golias (Goliath). 08:46 – The heroism of Shaul (Saul) even before he is made king. He risks his life, alone, to rescue the luchos (tablets of the Torah) from the Aron Kodesh. 13:49 – The death of Eli HaKohen and his sons. 15:34 – The Philistines celebrate their victory in the city of Ashdod but their idol, Dagan (a kind of “merman” figure) is destroyed and a plague breaks out. They move the Aron Kodesh to other locations but the trouble continues until they decide to let oxen pulling the wagon decide to return it to the Jews. 22:11 – Shmuel gives rebuke to Israel. The Philistines are defeated by Hashem through thunder. 25:08 – The People of Israel ask for a King and Shaul is annointed by Shmuel. 29:29 – Why was Shmuel HaNavi angry that the People of Israel asked for a king, when it’s actually a mitzvah in the Torah? The response includes some of the Seven Mitzvos (commandments) of the Bnei Noach (descendants of Noah) as listed in Sanhedrin 58b: 1) Do not murder. 2) Do not steal. 3) Do not worship false gods. 4) Do not commit adultery. 5) Do not eat the limb of a living animal. 6) Do not curse God. 7) Set up courts and bring offenders to justice. 38:32 – King Yeravam Ben Nevat (Jeroboam) threatens the prophet, his hand shrinks (Melachim Aleph – 1 Kings:13). Moral of this incident for today: emunas chochomim.

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Shoftim – Lesson 4 – Shimshon – Trials, Later Incarnations, Ultimate Victory

Jun 6, 2021

38:49

Shoftim – The Book of Judges – presented by Rabbi Zvi Aryeh Rosenfeld z”l. 00:00 – Delilah’s attempts to find out the secret of Shimshon‘s strength. 09:15 – Shimshon reveals the truth about his supernatural powers and he is captured by the Plishtim (Philistines). He is blinded and endures many trials but remains a tzaddik. 15:58 – Through his death, Shimshon brings down more enemies of Israel than he did in all his battles against them during his lifetime. 20:57 – Shimshon was a tzaddik and achieved even more through his death than he did through his life. There are two types of gehinnam (hell) – one of fire and one of ice. The antidote for the gehinnam of of ice is hidden in the mitzvos that are done through pairs (e.g. tefillin, two Shabbos loaves at every meal). 27:30 – The powers of a tzaddik to destroy his enemies are even greater after he passes away than they were in his lifetime. 30:16 – The gilgulim (incarnations) of Shimshon, who was, himself, a gilgul of Nadav and Avihu, the sons of Aharon HaKohen. 35:52 – The lesson of Shimshon and his ultimate victory is that a person should strengthen his faith in the tzaddikim and never give up.

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Shoftim – Lesson 3 – Birth Of Shimshon Riddle Wars

May 30, 2021

39:42

Shoftim – Lesson 3 – Birth Of Shimshon Riddle Wars

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57:18

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12:01

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16:19

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58:50

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