Rav Dessler Parshah Podcast Series 2
Rav Dessler Parshah Podcast Series 2
Avrohom Zeidman • 61 episodes
Avrohom Zeidman
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Acharei Mos: What Does 'Life' Really Mean?
Acharei Mos: What Does 'Life' Really Mean?
May 7, 2025
14:44
The Torah promises life for keeping mitzvos — but what kind of life is it talking about? In this episode, we explore three levels of what “life” can mean, and how each one offers a deeper understanding of what it means to truly live.
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Tazria/Metzora: Do You Really Lose Your Merits Through Lashon Hara?
Tazria/Metzora: Do You Really Lose Your Merits Through Lashon Hara?
Apr 29, 2025
7:22
You've probably heard it: speak lashon hara about someone, and you hand over all your mitzvos to them and inherit their aveiros. But is that really true? In this episode, we untangle the myth and explore Rav Dessler’s deeper explanation of what’s really happening when we misuse our words.
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Tazria: Congratulations, You’ve Hit Rock Bottom!
Tazria: Congratulations, You’ve Hit Rock Bottom!
Apr 29, 2025
11:25
It might not feel like it, but hitting the lowest point could be the best thing to happen to you. In this episode, we explore why real growth often begins only when there's nowhere left to hide.
54
Shemini: The Importance in Being a Happy Cow
Shemini: The Importance in Being a Happy Cow
Apr 25, 2025
12:41
Cows are content, beetles aren’t—and the Vilna Gaon has something to say about that. What your lunch says about your soul.
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Tzav: Warning the Tzaddik
Tzav: Warning the Tzaddik
Apr 7, 2025
9:39
Aharon, the Kohen Gadol, needs a warning to perform a korban eagerly—even though he has no personal stake in it. But why warn the ultimate Tzaddik about enthusiasm? Could he really fall short?
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Why Does Shabbos Stop Mishkan Building but Allow Korbanos?
Why Does Shabbos Stop Mishkan Building but Allow Korbanos?
Mar 31, 2025
10:32
Explore the deep message behind this surprising halacha and how it reveals the difference between what's just a means and what's truly an end.
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Pekudei: Logic or Loyalty - What Does Hashem Really Want?
Pekudei: Logic or Loyalty - What Does Hashem Really Want?
Mar 23, 2025
10:11
The Mishkan’s construction repeatedly says “as Hashem commanded”—but why the emphasis? Does Hashem want obedience over logic? This episode explores the balance between submission and reason in serving Hashem.
58
Veyakhel: Shabbos. Rest Is More Than Just a Break
Veyakhel: Shabbos. Rest Is More Than Just a Break
Mar 18, 2025
8:15
We know Shabbos is a day of rest, but what does that really mean? Is it just about stopping work, or is there something deeper at play? This episode uncovers a powerful shift in perspective that can transform the way we experience Shabbos—and even our entire week.
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The Golden Calf: What Really Went Wrong?
The Golden Calf: What Really Went Wrong?
Mar 10, 2025
14:55
The sin of the Golden Calf is often seen as an outright betrayal of Hashem—but was it really that simple?
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Teztaveh: Clothes Maketh the Man?
Teztaveh: Clothes Maketh the Man?
Mar 5, 2025
13:22
Are clothes just about covering up, or do they reveal something deeper? In this episode, we explore the Kabbalistic perspective on clothing and how they shape our identity.
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Terumah: The Gift that Builds Us
Terumah: The Gift that Builds Us
Feb 26, 2025
9:44
Why does Hashem only want donations for the Mishkan from those who give willingly? After all He’s done, why not command it? In this episode, we uncover how this act of giving shapes more than just a sanctuary—it shapes us.