Glimpses of Gadlus
Glimpses of Gadlus
Rabbi Chaim Gross • 23 episodes
Rabbi Chaim Gross
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Ki Tavo - Why Did the Violent Thug Collapse When He Saw the Vilna Gaon?
Ki Tavo - Why Did the Violent Thug Collapse When He Saw the Vilna Gaon?
Aug 26, 2026
6:26
If wearing tefillin on one's head intimidates our enemies, why did it only work for the Gaon and not for the innkeeper? Find out the answer to this, as well as hearing some amazing stories about this Torah giant.
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Ki Seitzei - the Meshech Chochma: Which One is It? Your Brother's Donkey or Your Enemy's Donkey?
Ki Seitzei - the Meshech Chochma: Which One is It? Your Brother's Donkey or Your Enemy's Donkey?
Aug 18, 2026
6:10
When referring to the mitzvah of helping out someone whose animal has fallen, why does the Torah change terminology from Parshas Mishpatim to Parshas Ki Seitzei? Find out the Meshech Chochmna's answer to this question, as well as information and stories about his life.
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Shoftim - the Aruch HaShulchan - What Can Go Wrong With a ("Milchig") Coffee?
Shoftim - the Aruch HaShulchan - What Can Go Wrong With a ("Milchig") Coffee?
Aug 11, 2026
6:07
Hear the shocking but instructive story about a seemingly harmless cup of coffee, as well as insights and anecdotes about the life of the Aruch HaShulchan
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Re'eh - The Imrei Emes - The Special Zechus that Kept the Nazis Away
Re'eh - The Imrei Emes - The Special Zechus that Kept the Nazis Away
Aug 4, 2026
5:48
Despite apparent opportunities, the Nazi killing machine never affected the Jewish communities in Egypt and Morocco. What special merit did these communities have? Find out the answer which the Imrei Emes gives to this question, as well as stories and facts from his incredible life.
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Eikev - The Rambam - Please, No More Mitzvos!?
Eikev - The Rambam - Please, No More Mitzvos!?
Jul 27, 2026
6:26
Why is it considered a merit for the Jews to have more Torah and more mitzvos? Isn't it just more opportunity for failure? Hear the Rambam's answer to this question, as well as a concise and engaging summary of his incredible life.
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Vaeschanan - The Abarbanel - A Perfectly Timed Request
Vaeschanan - The Abarbanel - A Perfectly Timed Request
Jul 21, 2026
6:39
Why did Moshe Rabeinu choose now, specifically, to make his request to enter the Land of Israel? Find out the Abarbanel's answer to that questions, as well as inspiring stories about his very colorful life.
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Tisha B'Av - Rav Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld - Do We Really Want it Back?
Tisha B'Av - Rav Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld - Do We Really Want it Back?
Jul 19, 2026
6:16
The Beis HaMikdash is compared to a mashkon. But if so, why has Hashem not returned it to us already? Hear an answer to that question and discover some inspirational facts and stories about the life of Rav Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld.
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Devarim - The Alter of Kelm - Is Having Some Money Really So Bad?
Devarim - The Alter of Kelm - Is Having Some Money Really So Bad?
Jul 15, 2026
5:13
Moshe rebuked the people for owning gold, not for using it to fashion the Golden Calf? Why? Hear the Alter of Kelm's answer and discover more about his awesome life.
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Matos - The Netsiv - Why's She Being Blamed?
Matos - The Netsiv - Why's She Being Blamed?
Jul 8, 2026
5:28
Why is it so bad if someone transgresses a vow that has already been cancelled? Hear the Netsiv's sharp answer to this question and discover more about his inspiring life.
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Masei - Rav Aharon Kotler - Why Weren't There Any Road Signs to Yerushalayim?
Masei - Rav Aharon Kotler - Why Weren't There Any Road Signs to Yerushalayim?
Jul 5, 2026
7:14
If there were road signs to the Cities of Refuge, why did people need to navigate their way independently to Yerushalayim? Find out Rav Aharon Kotler's answer to this question, as well as facts and stories from his amazing life.
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Pinchas - Rav Yaakov Yosef Herman - A Mother's Dream Saved Her Son's Life
Pinchas - Rav Yaakov Yosef Herman - A Mother's Dream Saved Her Son's Life
Jun 28, 2026
5:56
Were Pinchas' actions acceptable or not, from a halachic standpoint? Find out how the answer to that question relates to the life of the amazing hero of 20th century American yiddishkeit, Rav Yaakov Yosef Herman.
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Balak - Rav Elchonon Wasserman - Why Did They All Walk Out of the Gadol's Derasha?
Balak - Rav Elchonon Wasserman - Why Did They All Walk Out of the Gadol's Derasha?
Jun 23, 2026
6:46
Why did Balak refer to Klal Yisrael as both a goy and an am? Find out the answer to this question, as well as stories from the life of Rav Elchonon Wasserman.
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Chukas - Rav Zalman Sorotskin - Why Did Nobody Cry About Miriam?
Chukas - Rav Zalman Sorotskin - Why Did Nobody Cry About Miriam?
Jun 16, 2026
5:33
In contrast to the deaths of Moshe and Aharon, no-one cried when Miriam died. Why not? Find out an answer to this question and hear some amazing facts and stories from the life of Rav Zalman Sorotskin.
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Korach - Sarah Schenirer - The Seamstress' Dream Became Reality
Korach - Sarah Schenirer - The Seamstress' Dream Became Reality
Jun 8, 2026
5:48
Where did On ben Pales, who is mentioned at the beginning of the parsha, disappear to? And what does that have to do with the incredible, groundbreaking life of Sarah Schenirer?
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Shelach - Rav Moshe Shternbuch - Why Was Rebetsen Shternbuch Refused a Bracha by Reb Elchonon Wasserman?
Shelach - Rav Moshe Shternbuch - Why Was Rebetsen Shternbuch Refused a Bracha by Reb Elchonon Wasserman?
Jun 2, 2026
5:55
Why did Moshe daven for Yehoshua but not for Kalev? Hear a fascinating answer to this question and how it relates to the amazing life of Rav Moshe Shternbuch and his family.
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Beha'aloscha - The Ramban - Burning Seforim and Sudden Exile
Beha'aloscha - The Ramban - Burning Seforim and Sudden Exile
May 29, 2026
4:55
Why was Aharon appeased by Hashem's promise that he would light the Menorah? Discover the answer to that, as well as inpsiring stories from the life of the Ramban.
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Nasso - Rav Yitzchak Dovid Grossman - VW Trucks, Prisons and Soldiers: The Power of Fatherly Love
Nasso - Rav Yitzchak Dovid Grossman - VW Trucks, Prisons and Soldiers: The Power of Fatherly Love
May 27, 2026
6:58
The legendary Rabbi Yitzchak David Grossman has led an inspiring revolution in Eretz Yisrael. Find out some amazing stories and their connection to Parshas Nasso.
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Shavuos - The Ger Tsedek - Burned Alive, with a Nigun on His Lips
Shavuos - The Ger Tsedek - Burned Alive, with a Nigun on His Lips
May 19, 2026
7:45
What question did the heroic Ger Tsedek, Avraham ben Avraham, ask his executioners? Hear the amazing story about this legendary Jew.
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Bamidbar - Why Did Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky Decide to Play Ball?
Bamidbar - Why Did Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky Decide to Play Ball?
May 18, 2026
6:47
Why did Klal Yisrael receive their flags only now, not earlier? Hear the answer to that question and find out about the inspiring life of Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky.
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Shavuos (Rus) - Rav Yosef Zev Lipovitz: The Most Dramatic of Crossroads. What Did They Hear?
Shavuos (Rus) - Rav Yosef Zev Lipovitz: The Most Dramatic of Crossroads. What Did They Hear?
May 18, 2026
5:51
A critical moment in time ended up separating the fate of Rus and Orpah. What happened? Listen to the beautiful explanation of the author of the Nachlas Yosef, as well as the story of his life.
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Shavuos - Rav Asher Arieli - The IDF Soldier Who Took Shelter From the Rain
Shavuos - Rav Asher Arieli - The IDF Soldier Who Took Shelter From the Rain
May 18, 2026
6:29
How did an IDF Soldier's chance encounter with the renowned maggid shiur Rav Asher Arieli change his life forever? And what does that have to do with Shavuos?
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Emor - Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach - That's My Baby! A Heart For All of Klal Yisrael
Emor - Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach - That's My Baby! A Heart For All of Klal Yisrael
May 18, 2026
5:10
Why is it that the Kohen Gadol, unlike a normal Kohen, is not allowed to come into contact with dead close relatives? Find out an answer to this question, and how it relates to the life of the wonderful gadol Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach.
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Behar - The Kli Yakar - An Amazing, Original Connection Between Shemita and Har Sinai
Behar - The Kli Yakar - An Amazing, Original Connection Between Shemita and Har Sinai
May 14, 2026
4:26
Discover a whole new connection between the mitzvah of shemita and Har Sinai, as well as hearing anecdotes and stories about the life of the Kli Yakar.