Parshas Acharei Mos is one of the most well-known Torah portions in the Jewish tradition, mainly due to its focus on sacrifice and atonement. The portion begins with God instructing Moses regarding the ritual of Yom Kippur, which requires the High Priest to enter the inner sanctum of the Tabernacle and make atonement for himself, his family, and all of Israel. The central theme of this portion is teshuva (repentance). It offers guidance on how to repent and achieve forgiveness from God. This message is further reinforced by various mitzvos that are introduced during this Parsha - such as: not eating blood or any other offerings made to idols; abstaining from incest and adultery; avoiding specific prohibitions of Shabbas, such as the lighting of a fire; and observing the laws related to kosher food. In addition, Parshas Acharei Mos emphasizes the importance of charity and hospitality towards others. For example, it discusses how we should help those in need and assist strangers looking for a place to stay or a meal. This section also details specific regulations regarding handling animal remains after slaughtering – an act of kindness demonstrating our respect for all living creatures. Support the show-------------------The Torah Podcast is a weekly online Torah class about the week's Parsha. A focused and thought-provoking Dvar Torah about this week's Torah portion: stop asking, "What is this week's Parsha" and start telling your friends Divrei Torah on this week's Parsha. NEW! Watch our Torah WhatsApp status! WhatsApp the word "greatness" to (757)-679-4497 to watch the Status. ------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! Follow our Apple Podcast Channel! TMC Torah Podcast Network SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen to The Motivation Congregation Podcast and The Torah Podcast on Spotify or the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org #weeklydvartorah#parsha#torah#mussar

The Parsha of Tazria deals with the purification of mothers after childbirth and the identification and response to leprosy. In Metzora, purification rituals for people and homes afflicted with skin diseases are discussed, along with instructions on the laws of bodily fluid emissions.The topic of our shiur today is a unique halacha that leads us to a shocking conclusion. We will discuss how this halacha points to the first step needed for a person to overcome sin. In this episode, we learn a new strategy to deploy against the Yetzer Hara and practical advice from the Alter of Kelm. Click here to see the video of the Chofetz Chaim walking.Support the show-------------------The Torah Podcast is a weekly online Torah class about the week's Parsha. A focused and thought-provoking Dvar Torah about this week's Torah portion: stop asking, "What is this week's Parsha" and start telling your friends Divrei Torah on this week's Parsha. NEW! Watch our Torah WhatsApp status! WhatsApp the word "greatness" to (757)-679-4497 to watch the Status. ------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! Follow our Apple Podcast Channel! TMC Torah Podcast Network SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen to The Motivation Congregation Podcast and The Torah Podcast on Spotify or the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org #weeklydvartorah#parsha#torah#mussar

Sefiras HaOmer is an extraordinary time of the year for all Jews. The countdown of Sefiras HaOmer begins on Pesach night when we count 49 days until Shavuos - The Giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. This period is filled with joy, excitement, and hope as we anticipate celebrating the receiving of the Torah with our fellow Jews. Each day during Sefiras HaOmer, we can focus on reconnecting with our Creator and drawing closer to Him.In this special bonus episode of The Torah Podcast, we explore three uniquely different approaches from Maharal z"l, Zohar, and R' Aharon Kotler z"l, respectively, as the mission and goals one should have in mind during this auspicious time of year.May this particular time of the year be one of joy, reflection, and personal growth. May we all merit to observe Sefiras HaOmer in peace and unity, cherishing the gifts we have been given from Above. Amen!Topics Covered:What is Sefiras HaOmer?What is our exceptional service during these days?The mindset surrounding Sefiras HaOmer inside the walls of a Yeshiva.Support the show-------------------The Torah Podcast is a weekly online Torah class about the week's Parsha. A focused and thought-provoking Dvar Torah about this week's Torah portion: stop asking, "What is this week's Parsha" and start telling your friends Divrei Torah on this week's Parsha. NEW! Watch our Torah WhatsApp status! WhatsApp the word "greatness" to (757)-679-4497 to watch the Status. ------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! Follow our Apple Podcast Channel! TMC Torah Podcast Network SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen to The Motivation Congregation Podcast and The Torah Podcast on Spotify or the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org #weeklydvartorah#parsha#torah#mussar

In this week's Torah Podcast: Shemini, which is the Torah reading of the week and third in the Book of Leviticus. Parshas Shemini tells of the consecration of the Tabernacle, the deaths of Nadab and Abihu, and the dietary laws of kashrut (כַּשְׁרוּת‎). In this week's Torah podcast, we focus on an idea from Rav Shlomo Wolbe z"l about Moshe Rabbeinus's response to his brother when Aharon was hesitant to assume the leadership role of Kohen Gadol. This teaches us to recognize false humility and take leadership positions when needed. Plus, we explore a fascinating explanation of  Ramban about Aharon's first experience inside the Mishkan. In this fundamental Torah lesson from the Mashgiach, we are taught where our service of Hashem begins and the words that should come to mind when we are hesitant to take the leap of faith.Summary:First, we summarize Parshas Shemini. Then we explain Rav Wolbe's Insight on the Parsha. Lastly, we finish with actionable advice and a new mindset on a misunderstood character trait. My Favorite Podcasts Right Now:1. The Parsha Podcast - With Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe http://rabbiwolbe.com/the-parsha-podcast-with-rabbi-yaakov-wolbe2. Jewish History Soundbites - With Yehuda Gebererhttps://jsoundbites.podbean.com3. Rabbi Gershon Ribner                          https://rebgershonribner.com                                       4. Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky                                    https://shiurim.eshelpublications.com/podcasts   5. Seforim Chatter Podcast                https://seforimchatter.comSupport the show-------------------The Torah Podcast is a weekly online Torah class about the week's Parsha. A focused and thought-provoking Dvar Torah about this week's Torah portion: stop asking, "What is this week's Parsha" and start telling your friends Divrei Torah on this week's Parsha. NEW! Watch our Torah WhatsApp status! WhatsApp the word "greatness" to (757)-679-4497 to watch the Status. ------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! Follow our Apple Podcast Channel! TMC Torah Podcast Network SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen to The Motivation Congregation Podcast and The Torah Podcast on Spotify or the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org #weeklydvartorah#parsha#torah#mussar

Making the Pesach Seder fun and interactive is integral to connecting with our Jewish heritage and passing on traditions to future generations. The seder plate, which traditionally contains a roasted shank bone, matzah, maror (bitter herbs), charoses (a mixture of fruit and nuts), karpas (a vegetable, usually onion or parsley), and salt water, can be used to create exciting activities for the whole family! One fun activity that can be done with the seder plate is a "quest"—have each person at the table take turns finding an item on the seder plate. Whoever finds it first will get to tell everyone what it means and why we use it during the seder. You can also ask participants to act out a scene from the Passover story, with each person assigned a different role as they tell the story of our Exodus from Egypt. In addition to involving everyone in activities, you can make your seder more interactive by creating a "storyboard" around the outside of the table. Place pictures and symbols that remind us of our heritage and its traditions so that while eating and drinking at the table, you can still remember why we celebrate this memorable holiday. Finally, spicing up your Pesach Seder doesn't have to stop at activities—you can add a touch of fun by incorporating food into the festivities! Some ideas for creative dishes include matzah lasagna, potato kugel, macaroons, and more. Not only will these traditional dishes taste great, but they will also keep everyone engaged as we remember the story of our deliverance from Egypt. Making the Pesach Seder fun and interactive doesn't have to be complicated. With a few simple ideas and some creativity, you can create memories that last well beyond this holiday season—and remind us of why we celebrate it in the first place! Support the show-------------------The Torah Podcast is a weekly online Torah class about the week's Parsha. A focused and thought-provoking Dvar Torah about this week's Torah portion: stop asking, "what is this week's Parsha" and start telling your friends Divrei Torah on this week's Parsha. NEW! Watch our Torah WhatsApp status! WhatsApp the word "greatness" to (757)-679-4497 to watch the Status. ------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! Follow our Apple Podcast Channel! TMC Torah Podcast Network SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen to The Motivation Congregation Podcast and The Torah Podcast on Spotify or the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org

In this week's Torah Podcast, The Jewish mitzvah (commandment) of Terumas Hadeshen is a ritual that involves taking a small portion of ashes from atop the altar each day and setting them aside. Terumas Hadeshen teaches us about continuity, and setting aside part of the ash from the previous day reminds us that while our service may change, it originates in yesterday's work. Through this mitzvah, we come to understand that even as time passes, there is something tangible that remains to connect us to the past and guide us into the future. The Hotza'as Hadeshen also reminds us not to rest on our laurels and fall into complacency due to previous accomplishments. We must strive for excellence each day regardless of what has been accomplished in days prior and approach our service of Hasehm with passion and enthusiasm.Summary:• Each day in the Mikdash, the Kohen's service began with the mitzvah of Terumas Hadeshen, by which a kohen separated and placed ash next to the altar.• This mitzvah was not part of regular housekeeping as it required a kohen and was done ceremoniously.• It served to remind those coming to serve Hashem that in service of Hashem, they need not reinvent the wheel.• The mitzvah of Terumas Hadeshen taught continuity and building on the past, while Hotza'as Hadeshen taught the need to approach each day with new purpose and vigor.Good Shabbas!Support the show-------------------The Torah Podcast is a weekly online Torah class about the week's Parsha. A focused and thought-provoking Dvar Torah about this week's Torah portion: stop asking, "what is this week's Parsha" and start telling your friends Divrei Torah on this week's Parsha. NEW! Watch our Torah WhatsApp status! WhatsApp the word "greatness" to (757)-679-4497 to watch the status. ------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! Follow our Apple Podcast Channel! The Motivation Congregation Podcast Network SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen to The Motivation Congregation Podcast and The Torah Podcast on Spotify or the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org

In this week's Torah podcast, we explore a fascinating Midrash thatdescribes Moshe not entering into the Mishkan until he was called.This teaches us an essential lesson about knowledge and focus - havingboth before beginning any task. By taking the time to understand andcontemplate what lies ahead in our lives, we can ensure tremendoussuccess when achieving our goals. Parshas Vayikra encourages us tostep back and reflect on our actions before starting something new.When beginning something significant, such as taking on a largeproject or creating something from scratch, being mindful of what isinvolved in making that endeavor successful is vital. To be effective,we must have proper knowledge and focus. This Midrash teaches us animportant lesson about being prepared before taking on any task - toensure we are giving it our best shot. We can live a more productiveand focused life by understanding the importance of knowledge andfocus, as taught in Parsha Vayikra. With a conscious effort towardsself-improvement, success is within reach! Tune into this week'spodcast for more insight on parshas Vayikra and how to lead your mostfocused life.Support the show-------------------The Torah Podcast is a weekly online Torah class about the week's Parsha. A focused and thought-provoking Dvar Torah about this week's Torah portion: stop asking, "what is this week's Parsha" and start telling your friends Divrei Torah on this week's Parsha. NEW! Watch our Torah WhatsApp status! WhatsApp the word "greatness" to (757)-679-4497 to watch the status. ------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! Follow our Apple Podcast Channel! The Motivation Congregation Podcast Network SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen to The Motivation Congregation Podcast and The Torah Podcast on Spotify or the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org

In this episode of The Torah Podcast: Without prior knowledge of weaving, sewing, or constructing, how could the Jewish people build the Mishkan? The Ramban's answer in parshas Vayakhel is genuinely inspiring. He explains that under the guidance of Hashem, a few individuals could find within themselves the strength and determination to succeed despite the seemingly impossible task set before them. The lesson here is timeless – it takes grit and determination to build great things and achieve goals that appear spiritually unachievable. This same concept applies today when we look at those who have made successful companies or written critical commentary on Torah texts. It all comes down to drive, grit, and strong faith in oneself - knowing that with Hashem's help, anything can be achieved. With this mindset firmly rooted in our souls, there is no limit to what we can accomplish. It is this same drive and determination that the individuals in parshas Vayakhel had, which we can all emulate today. By believing in ourselves and investing our time, energy, and effort into whatever God asks of us, we can achieve great things - no matter how impossible they may seem. We must take one step at a time towards our goal with faith and confidence, knowing Hashem will provide us with the necessary resources for success.  Nothing stops us from making the impossible possible – just as those who built the Mishkan did!Highlights:-Tap into your inner strength and determination to achieve great things-Believe in yourself and Hashem, and you can accomplish anything-Find the grit to push forward even when the task ahead seems impossible-Be inspired by those who have achieved greatness against all oddsSee the Ramban inside for yourself! Click HereThanks for listening! Have a great Shabbos, MichoelSupport the show-------------------The Torah Podcast is a weekly online Torah class about the week's Parsha. A focused and thought-provoking Dvar Torah about this week's Torah portion: stop asking, "what is this week's Parsha" and start telling your friends Divrei Torah on this week's Parsha. NEW! Watch our Torah WhatsApp status! WhatsApp the word "greatness" to (757)-679-4497 to watch the status. ------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! Follow our Apple Podcast Channel! The Motivation Congregation Podcast Network SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen to The Motivation Congregation Podcast and The Torah Podcast on Spotify or the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org

In this episode of The Torah Podcast, we explore the troubling episode of the Jewish people at the foot of Mount Sinai, their leader receiving the Torah, about to bring it down and bestow it upon them. They commit the grievous sin of idolatry. Much ink has been spilled to explain the depth of the evil done, the consequences of that action, and the practical takeaway. In this short Dvar Torah on the week's parsha, we follow the wisdom of Rav Dessler, who explains why this story is a prime example of how the Yetzer Hara temps and troubles us and the approach needed to emerge victorious.Stay tuned for inspiring Passover Divrei Torah. Join us as we explore the Haggadah and unearth the beauty of the holiday of Pesach. Delve into our collection of uplifting Divrei Torah to find the perfect vort to share with your family at the seder this year.Support the show-------------------The Torah Podcast is a weekly online Torah class about the week's Parsha. A focused and thought-provoking Dvar Torah about this week's Torah portion: stop asking, "what is this week's Parsha" and start telling your friends Divrei Torah on this week's Parsha. NEW! Watch our Torah WhatsApp status! WhatsApp the word "greatness" to (757)-679-4497 to watch the status. ------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! Follow our Apple Podcast Channel! The Motivation Congregation Podcast Network SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen to The Motivation Congregation Podcast and The Torah Podcast on Spotify or the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org

Purim is a unique Jewish holiday. From the wine to the dancing and parties, it is beloved and celebrated by Jews worldwide. The Rambam tells us that when Mashiach comes, all books of Tanach will not be studied, but Megillas Esther and all holidays except purim will be extinct. Listen to three distinctly different approaches to make sense of this Rambam in this episode of the Torah Podcast.Support the show-------------------The Torah Podcast is a weekly online Torah class about the week's Parsha. A focused and thought-provoking Dvar Torah about this week's Torah portion: stop asking, "what is this week's Parsha" and start telling your friends Divrei Torah on this week's Parsha. NEW! Watch our Torah WhatsApp status! WhatsApp the word "greatness" to (757)-679-4497 to watch the status. ------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! Follow our Apple Podcast Channel! The Motivation Congregation Podcast Network SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen to The Motivation Congregation Podcast and The Torah Podcast on Spotify or the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org

This week, the parsha has two portions – parshas Tetzaveh and parshas Zachor. Parshas Tetzaveh discusses the ritual and construction of the Tabernacle and, more specifically, the Cohen Gadol's clothing, while parshat Zachor focuses on remembering Amalek. This nation opposed G-d's will. In this short Dvar Torah, we explore why Amalek is so bad. The Haftorah then recounts the story of Shaul Hamelech, who was instructed to battle against Amalek but failed in his mission when he spared a part of their nation. His mistake was ultimately deemed an act of rebellion, given that G-d had clearly stated they must be eliminated. Finally, we explore the message of determination to eradicate evil. Amalek represents real sinister motives and hatred of holiness, embodying Haman's essence in the Purim story. Let me know your thought on this vort. Good Shabbos!Support the show-------------------The Torah Podcast is a weekly online Torah class about the week's Parsha. A focused and thought-provoking Dvar Torah about this week's Torah portion: stop asking, "what is this week's Parsha" and start telling your friends Divrei Torah on this week's Parsha. NEW! Watch our Torah WhatsApp status! WhatsApp the word "greatness" to (757)-679-4497 to watch the status. ------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! Follow our Apple Podcast Channel! The Motivation Congregation Podcast Network SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen to The Motivation Congregation Podcast and The Torah Podcast on Spotify or the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org

In this episode of The Torah Podcast, we ponder how Moshe and the Jewish people could create a brick-and-mortar house for Hashem. The Mishkan is the main focus of this week's parsha, and together, we explore its many practical and kabbalistic lessons. This Dvar Torah culminates in a fresh look and novel approach to fulfilling the mitzvos. Let me know your thoughts. Good Shabbas!A Closer Look at God's Directions For Building The MishkanFind out more about the construction of the Mishkan with this detailed exploration into God's directions for building it. Get ready for an insightful journey!Step into the ancient world of the Mishkan! Follow the detailed instructions God gave Moses for building his Tabernacle, and discover what it was like to construct God's dwelling on earth.Understand the Materials Used in Building the Mishkan.Every material used in the construction of the Mishkan was carefully chosen, and each had a specific purpose. Every item was essential for God's holy tent, from the acacia wood boards to the richly embroidered tapestries to the gold and silver. Discover how each material played its part in creating a place where God could meet with His people.Explore the Plans for Making Each Element of the Mishkan.The details about the elements of the Mishkan are found in remarkable fact throughout two different Bible books. First, Exodus provides a blueprint for making each piece. Then, Leviticus expounds on the purpose and function behind each article and explains how they fit together into the larger structure of the Mishkan. Take a closer look at this extraordinary edifice and examine God's directions for creating His Tabernacle in the desert.Learn the Details Involved in Constructing the Sacred Structure.Building the Mishkan was a painstakingly detailed task involving sourcing resources from all the Israelites living in the wilderness. God gave specific instructions on both what materials to use and their exact dimensions, guiding the skilled artisans along every step of the way. Utilizing natural fibers such as goat hair, rams' skins dyed red, and badger skin (perfect for a long-term outdoor dwelling), they were instructed to construct a permanent structure to serve as God's home amongst His people.Support the show-------------------The Torah Podcast is a weekly online Torah class about the week's Parsha. A focused and thought-provoking Dvar Torah about this week's Torah portion: stop asking, "what is this week's Parsha" and start telling your friends Divrei Torah on this week's Parsha. NEW! Watch our Torah WhatsApp status! WhatsApp the word "greatness" to (757)-679-4497 to watch the status. ------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! Follow our Apple Podcast Channel! The Motivation Congregation Podcast Network SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen to The Motivation Congregation Podcast and The Torah Podcast on Spotify or the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org

During the month of Adar, we celebrate the holiday of Purim. We read Megilas Esther, which tells the Purim story, and dressed up in our Purim costumes. The sages teach us to increase our happiness during the month of Adar. The problem we are left with is how? In this episode of The Torah Podcast, we unearth the source of joy and strategize how to attain this wonderful middah. Purim Dvar Torah: Lasting Lessons from AdarUncover the rich history of Purim, Adar, and their long-lasting teachings in this insightful Dvar Torah. Learn how to explore new depths of our tradition through the month of Adar.Purim and Adar provide a unique opportunity to understand our tradition better. Through this Dvar Torah, explore the history behind Purim and discover new insights into Jewish teachings within the month of Adar.What is Purim?Purim is a Jewish holiday commemorating the Jewish people's saving from Haman's plot to commit genocide against them in the 4th century BCE Persia. According to the Book of Esther, Adar was a time for fasting, prayer, and celebration as Queen Esther implored King Ahasuerus to spare her people from destruction. This holiday has been celebrated ever since and is still marked today throughout the world.The more profound teachings of Purim and the entire month of Adar can be uncovered through studying our texts with increased enthusiasm and sensitivity. By exploring the Talmud, Midrash, and other commentaries, we can discover unexpected ideas and insights regarding the historical context of Queen Esther's incredible story and her actions in liberating the Jews from Haman's evil plot. Additionally, when we consider the various customs people have been doing since ancient times to commemorate this momentous time in Jewish history, we can uncover lasting lessons that will enhance our spiritual lives today.Support the show-------------------The Torah Podcast is a weekly online Torah class about the week's Parsha. A focused and thought-provoking Dvar Torah about this week's Torah portion: stop asking, "what is this week's Parsha" and start telling your friends Divrei Torah on this week's Parsha. NEW! Watch our Torah WhatsApp status! WhatsApp the word "greatness" to (757)-679-4497 to watch the status. ------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! Follow our Apple Podcast Channel! The Motivation Congregation Podcast Network SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen to The Motivation Congregation Podcast and The Torah Podcast on Spotify or the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org

Parshas Mishpatim is jam-packed with mitzvos. At the very end of the parsha, we are filled in with the final details about the Jewish people's Sinai experience. Then, the pasuk describes how Moshe and his companions ascended the mountain and saw something miraculous. What they saw that day gives us a new understanding of an ancient concept.-------------------The Torah Podcast is a weekly online Torah class about the Parsha of the week. A focused and thought-provoking Dvar Torah about this week's Torah portion. Stop asking, "what is this week's Parsha" and start telling your friends Divrei Torah on this week's Parsha. NEW! Watch our Torah WhatsApp status! WhatsApp the word "greatness" to (757)-679-4497 to watch the status.---------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!Follow our Apple Podcast Channel! The Motivation Congregation Podcast NetworkSUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar!Listen to The Motivation Congregation Podcast and The Torah Podcast on Spotify or the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six!----------------Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. You can also join our Partnership Program and help us keep creating Torah content! Click the "support the show" link below to donate.Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]

Parshas Mishpatim is jam-packed with mitzvos. At the very end of the parsha, we are filled in with the final details about the Jewish people's Sinai experience. Then, the pasuk describes how Moshe and his companions ascended the mountain and saw something miraculous. What they saw that day gives us a new understanding of an ancient concept.-------------------The Torah Podcast is a weekly online Torah class about the Parsha of the week. A focused and thought-provoking Dvar Torah about this week's Torah portion. Stop asking, "what is this week's Parsha" and start telling your friends Divrei Torah on this week's Parsha. NEW! Watch our Torah WhatsApp status! WhatsApp the word "greatness" to (757)-679-4497 to watch the status.---------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!Follow our Apple Podcast Channel! The Motivation Congregation Podcast NetworkSUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar!Listen to The Motivation Congregation Podcast and The Torah Podcast on Spotify or the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six!----------------Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. You can also join our Partnership Program and help us keep creating Torah content! Click the "support the show" link below to donate.Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]

The parsha that contains the most significant historical event, parshas Yisro, is stuffed with essential lessons and storylines. This week's Torah podcast discusses Eben Ezra's famous question on the last of the ten commandments. We explore possible answers to combat the terrible sickness called jealousy. -------------------The Torah Podcast is a weekly online Torah class about the Parsha of the week. A focused and thought-provoking Dvar Torah about this week's Torah portion. Stop asking, "what is this week's Parsha" and start telling your friends Divrei Torah on this week's Parsha. NEW! Watch our Torah WhatsApp status! WhatsApp the word "greatness" to (757)-679-4497 to watch the status.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!Follow our Apple Podcast Channel!Torah, Chochmah, U'Mussar Podcast NetworkSUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar!Listen to The Motivation Congregation Podcast and The Torah Podcast on Spotify or the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six!Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. You can also join our Partnership Program and help us keep creating Torah content! Click the "support the show" link below to donate.Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]

This week is Shabbas Shira, Parshas Beshalach. In this week's Torah Podcast we explore the odd requirements needed to extract water from a rock, and the lesson it holds for us in our pursuit of parnasah.A Torah Podcast based on the weekly Torah portion.One original Dvar Torah based on the Parsha of the week.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!  Text "Subscribe" to (757)-679-4497 to join.Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

It is not only parshas Beshalach this week, but also Shabbas Shira. In this week's Torah Podcast we discuss the meaning of song, the origins of melody and Shabbas Shira's unique potential. (Based on the Maharal's classic work "Gur Aryeh")A Torah Podcast based on the weekly Torah portion.One original Dvar Torah based on the Parsha of the week.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!  Text "Subscribe" to (757)-679-4497 to join.Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

In life, we know what we must do. Why then do our actions often run contrary to what we know to be right. In this weeks Torah podcast we explore the concept of "a good heart" and how to start converting thoughts into action. Good Shabbos!A Torah Podcast based on the weekly Torah portion.One original Dvar Torah based on the Parsha of the week.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!  Text "Subscribe" to (757)-679-4497 to join.Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

In this weeks Torah Podcast we examine which crops endured the 7th plague: the Godly hail storm. The answer unlocks vistas,  and clarifies misconceptions. A Dvar Torah on this weeks Parsha based on the wisdom of Rav Dovid Feinstein. Good Shabbas!A Torah Podcast based on the weekly Torah portion.One original Dvar Torah based on the Parsha of the week.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!  Text "Subscribe" to (757)-679-4497 to join.Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

In this weeks Torah Podcast on Parshas Shemos we discuss the auspicious time for repentance that begins now called "Shovavim". Studying Yosef's triumphs, a Medrash in Shir Hashirim and practical advice from a great man, we learn something new about an age old topic.A Torah Podcast based on the weekly Torah portion.One original Dvar Torah based on the Parsha of the week.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!  Text "Subscribe" to (757)-679-4497 to join.Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

In Parshas Vayechi we are privy to Yaakov Avinu's final hours, and the brachos he bestows upon his sons. In this week's Torah podcast on the weekly parsha we discuss how Issachar was taught how he can attain total inner peace, a necessary prerequisite to Torah study, and how we can follow his lead to a life of total tranquility.A Torah Podcast based on the weekly Torah portion.One original Dvar Torah based on the Parsha of the week.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!  Text "Subscribe" to (757)-679-4497 to join.Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

In this weeks episode of The Torah Podcast we explore why Yosef was so successful at everything he did, and how everything he touched seemed to turn to gold. We ponder why he didn't simply "write" to his dad that he was alive and well? We investigate why Yosef oddly harassed his brothers. The answer to these questions holds a valuable and practical lesson."To for-see is to rule"Parking at the supermarketA Torah Podcast based on the weekly Torah portion.One original Dvar Torah based on the Parsha of the week.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!  Text "Subscribe" to (757)-679-4497 to join.Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

An amazing story featuring the Chofetz Chaim, and a powerful lesson therein, is where we begin. In this weeks Torah Podcast we discuss a unique opportunity we all have, and a productive practice we all should consider taking up. Good Shabbos! A Torah Podcast based on the weekly Torah portion.One original Dvar Torah based on the Parsha of the week.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!  Text "Subscribe" to (757)-679-4497 to join.Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

Welcome to this week's Torah Podcast. In this episode we explore why Hashem responded so seemingly strict, when Yaakov Avinu sought to relax and unwind. After a chaotic life filled with never ending problems, and catastrophes can't Yaakov ask for some peace to help him better perform Mitzvos? The answer holds a valuable, and helpful lesson.Emerson cigars and Macallan single malt An inside look into the kitchen at 5-star restaurant.A Torah Podcast based on the weekly Torah portion.One original Dvar Torah based on the Parsha of the week.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!  Text "Subscribe" to (757)-679-4497 to join.Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

In this weeks Torah Podcast, we take a deep dive into the proper approach a Jew should have towards money. In an uncut, unfiltered edition of the podcast we sight Rav Elchonon Wasserman, the Beis Halevi, and Rav Yeruchum Levovitz in one action packed episode.A Torah Podcast based on the weekly Torah portion.One original Dvar Torah based on the Parsha of the week.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!  Text "Subscribe" to (757)-679-4497 to join.Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

In this week's Torah Podcast we tell the story of that momentous night. The night Rachel's destiny was changed forever, when she was switched under the Chuppah for her sister Leah, forfeiting her right to marry Yaakov. Today we explore this great story, and it's ramifications that impact our lives to this very day.Music Credits: "Mama Rochel" by Abie Rotenberg, Sung by Yaakov Shwekey. A Torah Podcast based on the weekly Torah portion.One original Dvar Torah based on the Parsha of the week.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!  Text "Subscribe" to (757)-679-4497 to join.Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

Welcome to the this weeks Torah Podcast. Starting with an eye-opening insight from Rav Wolbe on the topic of child rearing, before moving onto the famous question of the  Beis Halevi on our Parsha, join us for a lesson filled, thought provoking  Dvar Torah on this weeks Parsha. Good Shabbas!A Torah Podcast based on the weekly Torah portion. One original Dvar Torah based on the Parsha of the week.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!  Text "Subscribe" to (757)-679-4497 to join.Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

In this week's Torah Podcast we explore the countless lessons we learn from Avraham Avinu in our Parsha. We discuss one critical point about character perfection and self improvement, developing an idea from the Rambam, before finishing with some advice from our sages on what to look for in a spouse. Gut Shabbos!Could this "Middah" be hurting your business?"Is she even Jewish?" A Torah Podcast based on the weekly Torah portion. One original Dvar Torah based on the Parsha of the week.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

In this week's Torah podcast: First, we explore what life was like in the cities of Sodom and Amorah, and their outlook on kindness. Developing a concept from a Medrash in Yalkut Shemoni we examine the Jewish people's illustrious history, from Avraham Avinu until today. Antisemitism throughout the generations.The eternal battle of good vs. evil.A Torah Podcast based on the weekly Torah portion. One original Dvar Torah based on the Parsha of the week.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

In this week's Torah talk, we discuss the upbringing and achievements of Avraham Avinu. Diving into the Bracha Hashem gave him and Avraham's response, we uncover one way Avraham viewed this world and how that altered his thought-and should alter ours.Is basic faith considered righteousness?Who made the wrist watch?A Torah Podcast based on the weekly Torah portion. One original Dvar Torah based on the Parsha of the week.Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

In this week's Torah Podcast, we discuss why Noach was punished so severely for planting a vineyard. Building on Rav Elchonan Wasserman's answer we explore one truly novel and valuable insight. Good Shabbos!Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar talks.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

In the first Torah podcast of this new parsha cycle, we discuss how the world runs and relies on Tefillah, Prayer. Citing a Rashi, a Gemara and an insight from Rav Shimon Schwab, it all culminates with one inspiring point.When was the foliage created?Why aren't my efforts working?Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar talks.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

In this week's Torah Podcast we discuss two essential Jewish leadership qualities that Moshe Rabbeinu exemplified throughout his life.What did Moshe's funeral look like?Why do we pay our Rabbi's?Check out our other Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar talks.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

In this week's Torah Podcast we dive into the study of our past and our future. Also, why knowledge of previous errors and proper contemplation of the outcomes of our actions is our greatest asset.Check out our other Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar talks.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

A gutten erev shabbas! In this week's edition of The Torah Podcast we discuss the Mitzvah of Hakhel, and why the babies must be brought. Our vort culminates with an idea that will leave you refreshed and inspired in your Avodas Hashem.Working without seeing the fruits of your laborContinuing Avraham's legacyCheck out our other Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar talks.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

Our parsha begins on Moshe Rabbeinu's final day on this earth, and continues to describe the renewal of the covenant. In this dvar Torah we discuss why a new covenant was needed and expound upon the Ramban's famous essay on the nature of lust.  How to overcome cravings, desires and, urges The most important word in our vocabularyCheck out our other Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar talks.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.Question or Comments? Email me @ [email protected]

In this week's original insight on the parsha we discuss the fascinating commandment found in the fourth aliyah, and explore the root and depth of the mitzvah. Join us as we unearth one of the most important ideas taught by the mussar masters. A timely vort for the month of Elul. Good Shabbas!Creating your mission statement"Know thyself"Welcoming the health inspectorCheck out our other Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar talks.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.

In this week's dvar Torah we discuss a vital tactic we can use in our fight against the yetzer harah. We explore one important insight for chodesh Elul, and uncover the pshat that lives beneath the first narrative discussed in our parsha. Gut Shabbas!Missing your workout, and eating that doughnut.Cooling off purgatory.Movie theater popcorn.Check out our other Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar talks.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Consider sponsoring a podcast or making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.

In this special edition of The Torah Podcast we dive deep into the idea of cause and effect. In a short dvar Torah we discuss why the cause of any action is more important than the outcome. Based on a pasuk in our Parsha and Rashi's commentary we unearth a valuable, and practical tool you can start using today.Can hatred be worse than murder?Solving problem's at their root.Check out our other Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar talks.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.

In this short dvar Torah on the parsha, we discuss the importance of remaining on the path of righteousness. We all make mistakes, but it's about losing the battle and winning the war. Moshe Rabbeinu clues us into the Derech/path towards Hashem, it is here that we merit divine assistance.Increase your Siyata Dishmaya.You can't dance at two weddings. Check out our other Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar talks.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.

In this short dvar Torah on the parsha, we discuss a fascinating Eben Ezra, the fifth commandment, and motor vehicle accidents. A foundational Torah insight drawn from this week's parsha.   The fear hierarchy.Step one on our climb to our spiritual summit.  Check out our other Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar talks.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.

We are commanded in this weeks parsha to go above the letter of the law, and to make compromises at the proper time. Simply put, to be a mentch, and do the right thing. In this short Dvar Torah we discuss how to know if you are truly doing what's right and just.How to be a mentch.Finding the path of the just.Check out our other Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar talks.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution . Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.

Shabbos Nachamu, the Shabbos following Tisha B'Av, brings with it comfort and happiness. It shares a deep connection to Tu B'av which spurs on only more of these same feelings. This leaves us with one question: What is the comfort? What solace have we found since the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash. In this short Dvar Torah we discuss this weeks parsha in depth, and shine a new light on Shabbos Nachamu.What comfort did we receive?What does "Nechama" actually mean?Why are we so joyous this shabbas?Check out our other Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar talks.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution . Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.

In today's episode: Parshas Vaeschanan is packed with iconic pesukim. Perhaps the most recognizable is the commandment "to love God". In this episode we decipher the path and proper way to attain "love of God." Then we explore how Rav Yerucham Levovitz explained the pasuk.How to serve Hashem with your talentsYour special service of Hashem The path to fulfill the mitzvah "to love God"Check out our other Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar talks.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution . Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.

In today's episode: On this sad day we reflect on what we have lost. The evil inclination set his sights on our temple, and wiped it out. How can we beat him and rebuild that holy edifice, the Beis Hamikdash?One very large problemDo we really have a chance to beat him?The only way to succeed Check out our other Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar talks.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution . Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.

In this episode: This Tisha Ba'av feel the pain of what we have lost. We still suffer from the aftershocks of the Churban. Mourn and wail over our loss, and show Hashem how bad we want it back. Do we truly recognize what we have lost? How can I mourn something I never knew?Why we lost everything when the Beis Hamikdash was destroyedCheck out our other Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily Mussar talks.Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution . Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.

The last book of the the Torah begins with Moshe's last testament and final will. Words of reproach and encouragement to his nation. Oddly enough there is nothing about the future, but instead all the Mussar is focused on the past. In this episode we discuss a totally different way to view the study of mussar.Moshe's special approach to reproachStep 1 on the path to growthThe ultimate flatterer Check out our other Podcasts and content!SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily Mussar talks. Follow us on WhatsApp to watch the Motivation Congregation Broadcast every morning!Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution . Click here to donate. Your partnership makes it possible.