The Torah Sparks Podcast

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Day 72 Pele Yoeitz - Halachic Compendiums, Responsa, and Books on Tanach

Sep 29, 2025

6:52

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Day 71 Pele Yoeitz - Importance of Seforim that Compile the Bottom Line Halacha

Sep 28, 2025

10:07

153

Day 70 Pele Yoeitz - Learning a Trade vs. Business

Sep 26, 2025

7:17

154

Day 69 Pele Yoeitz - Tunnels that Lead to Teshuva

Sep 25, 2025

5:32

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Day 68 Pele Yoeitz - Unity is the Secret for Success

Sep 22, 2025

5:08

156

Day 67 Pele Yoeitz - Aleph Ches Daled Vav Sof, We've Got Achdus!

Sep 21, 2025

8:54

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Day 66 Pele Yoeitz - Unity: Hashem Dwells within the One

Sep 19, 2025

6:39

158

Day 65 Pele Yoeitz - Brotherly Love

Sep 18, 2025

6:59

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Day 64 Pele Yoeitz - Don't Bro Me if You Don't Know Me

Sep 17, 2025

5:03

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Day 63 Pele Yoeitz - Chazan is the Captain of the Ship

Sep 16, 2025

4:38

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Day 62 Pele Yoeitz - Potential Amen Factor

Sep 15, 2025

6:02

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Day 61 Pele Yoeitz - Turn Up the Volume and Answer AMEN!

Sep 14, 2025

6:41

Today we begin a new topic in the Sefer Pele Yoeitz: Amen. With the help of HaShem, we are learning the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative!Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek Calendar Printable.pdfSun- Fri = new 5-7.3 minute shiur Shabbos/YT = chazaraRav Papo wrote the Sefer almost 200 years ago, but the Mussar impact and relevance is beyond incredible.Let’s go! Ori Strum

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Day 60 Pele Yoeitz - Living in Eretz Yisroel is Like a Prolonged Yom Kippur!

Sep 12, 2025

7:37

164

Secrets are Said in an Undertone (An Incredible Story about the Alter Rebbe and Reading the Tochacha)

Sep 11, 2025

4:19

165

Day 59 Pele Yoeitz - Hashem Blessed You with Money to Bless Others

Sep 11, 2025

7:41

Sefer Pele Yoeitz

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Day 58 Pele Yoeitz - If Someone Wants to Make Aliyah, Help Them! (Hachzek Mussar Program)

Sep 10, 2025

5:37

Welcome aboard our journey through Sefer Pele Yoeitz! Today we continue the topic: Eretz Yisroel - The Land of Israel. We learn how if someone wants to go to Eretz Yisroel, how it is upon you to help them achieve their desired goal! We apply this idea more generally, how if a person wants to go up - make aliyah - in some spiritual aspect of their lives, you must help them in that process! With the help of HaShem, we are learning the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative!Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek Calendar Printable.pdfSun- Fri = new 5-7.3 minute shiur Shabbos/YT = chazaraRav Papo wrote the Sefer almost 200 years ago, but the Mussar impact and relevance is beyond incredible.Let’s go! Ori Strum

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Day 57 Pele Yoeitz - Our Thoughts, Prayers, and Eyes on Eretz Yisroel

Sep 9, 2025

6:49

Welcome aboard our journey through Sefer Pele Yoeitz! Today we begin a new topic: Eretz Yisroel - The Land of Israel. With the help of HaShem, we are learning the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative!Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek Calendar Printable.pdfSun- Fri = new 5-7.3 minute shiur Shabbos/YT = chazaraRav Papo wrote the Sefer almost 200 years ago, but the Mussar impact and relevance is beyond incredible.Let’s go! Ori Strum

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Day 56 Pele Yoeitz - Courage is the Hallmark of a Jew

Sep 8, 2025

7:17

Welcome aboard our journey through Sefer Pele Yoeitz! Today we begin a new topic: Abirus HaLev - Courage With the help of HaShem, we are learning the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative!Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek Calendar Printable.pdfSun- Fri = new 5-7.3 minute shiur Shabbos/YT = chazaraRav Papo wrote the Sefer almost 200 years ago, but the Mussar impact and relevance is beyond incredible.Let’s go! Ori Strum

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Day 55 Pele Yoeitz - Do you Send Regards When Someone Says "Says Regards"? (Hachzek Mussar Program)

Sep 7, 2025

3:08

Welcome aboard our journey through Sefer Pele Yoeitz! Today we continue and complete the section of EMES: Truth. With the help of HaShem, we are learning the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative!Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek Calendar Printable.pdfSun- Fri = new 5-7.3 minute shiur Shabbos/YT = chazaraRav Papo wrote the Sefer almost 200 years ago, but the Mussar impact and relevance is beyond incredible.Let’s go! Ori Strum

170

Elul and the Broken Luchos: That's One Small Step for Man, A Giant Leap for Mankind

Sep 6, 2025

21:38

In this episode, join Rabbi Ori Strum on a journey to the moon…well sort of. You will be amazed at the connection between the Avodah of Elul, and Neil Armstrong’s famous line as he took those first few steps in the moon: “That’s one small step for man, a giant leap for mankind.”Small steps really do matter. A lot!#jewishthought #judaism #torah #moon #elul #shofar #inspiration #smallstepstosuccess #armstrong

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Day 54 Pele Yoeitz - The Boy Who Cried Wolf (Hachzek Mussar Program)

Sep 4, 2025

8:01

Welcome aboard our journey through Sefer Pele Yoeitz! Today we continue the section of EMES: Truth. With the help of HaShem, we are learning the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative!Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek Calendar Printable.pdfSun- Fri = new 5-7.3 minute shiur Shabbos/YT = chazaraRav Papo wrote the Sefer almost 200 years ago, but the Mussar impact and relevance is beyond incredible.Let’s go! Ori Strum

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Day 53 Pele Yoeitz - Truth Stands and Endures, Falsehood Falls and Fails (Hachzek Mussar Program)

Sep 4, 2025

10:08

Welcome aboard our journey through Sefer Pele Yoeitz! Today we begin a new section, EMES: Truth. We will learn about the importance of speaking truth, Noach and the Teivah, and so much more. With the help of HaShem, we are learning the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative!Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek Calendar Printable.pdfSun- Fri = new 5-7.3 minute shiur Shabbos/YT = chazaraRav Papo wrote the Sefer almost 200 years ago, but the Mussar impact and relevance is beyond incredible.Let’s go! Ori Strum

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Day 52 Pele Yoeitz - One of the Most Verifiable Segulos for Wealth: Grace after Meals (With a special segment on Mayim Achronim)

Sep 3, 2025

10:59

Welcome aboard our journey through Sefer Pele Yoeitz! Today we continue and complete the topic of: Eating & Drinking. We discuss the importance of washing hands at the end of the meal, aka "mayim achronim." Also, we reveal one of the bona fide secrets to wealth: being careful with Birchas HaMazon, the Grace after Meals. With the help of HaShem, we are learning the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative!Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek Calendar Printable.pdfSun- Fri = new 5-7.3 minute shiur Shabbos/YT = chazaraRav Papo wrote the Sefer almost 200 years ago, but the Mussar impact and relevance is beyond incredible.Let’s go! Ori Strum

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Importance of Sharing Divrei Torah and Singing During Meals (Pele Yoeitz Day 51)

Sep 2, 2025

9:23

🙏 Welcome aboard our journey through Sefer Pele Yoeitz! Today we continue the topic of: Eating & Drinking. We discuss the importance of sharing Divrei Torah at the table, especially in a positive and illuminating type of way. We also discuss the proper intent of feeding children, as well as the specialness of singing at the meal. 🐘With the help of HaShem, we are learning the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative!🗓️ Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek Calendar Printable.pdfSun- Fri = new 5-7.3 minute shiur Shabbos/YT = chazaraRav Papo wrote the Sefer almost 200 years ago, but the Mussar impact and relevance is beyond incredible.😉 let’s go! 🚀Ori Strum

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Day 50 Pele Yoeitz - Eat an Apple and Don't Be Hangry

Sep 1, 2025

7:01

🙏 Welcome aboard! Today we continue the topic of: Eating & Drinking. We discuss the importance of not coming home hangry. 🐘With the help of HaShem, we are learning the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative!🗓️ Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek Calendar Printable.pdfSun- Fri = new 5-7.3 minute shiur Shabbos/YT = chazaraRav Papo wrote the Sefer almost 200 years ago, but the Mussar impact and relevance is beyond incredible.😉 let’s go! 🚀Ori Strum

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Day 49 Pele Yoeitz - Fuel Your Soul, Not the Yetzer Hara

Aug 31, 2025

8:35

🙏 Welcome aboard! Today we continue the topic of: Eating & Drinking. We discuss the importance of making brachos out loud and more! 🐘With the help of HaShem, we are learning the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative!🗓️ Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek Calendar Printable.pdfSun- Fri = new 5-7.3 minute shiur Shabbos/YT = chazaraRav Papo wrote the Sefer almost 200 years ago, but the Mussar impact and relevance is beyond incredible.😉 let’s go! 🚀Ori Strum

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Day 48 Pele Yoeitz - Eating & Drinking: The Impact of Making Blessings Out Loud

Aug 28, 2025

8:49

🙏 Welcome aboard! Today we continue the topic of: Eating & Drinking. We discuss the importance of making brachos out loud and more! 🐘With the help of HaShem, we are learning the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative!🗓️ Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek Calendar Printable.pdfSun- Fri = new 5-7.3 minute shiur Shabbos/YT = chazaraRav Papo wrote the Sefer almost 200 years ago, but the Mussar impact and relevance is beyond incredible.😉 let’s go! 🚀Ori Strum

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Day 47 Pele Yoeitz - The FedEx Logo and the Hidden Sparks in Our Food

Aug 28, 2025

6:05

🙏 Welcome aboard! Today we begin a new topic: Eating and Drinking. We discuss the hidden arrow in the FedEx Logo as well as the hidden spiritual meaning and holiness contained inside the food/drink that we consume. 🐘With the help of HaShem, we are learning the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative!🗓️ Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek Calendar Printable.pdfSun- Fri = new 5-7.3 minute shiur Shabbos/YT = chazaraRav Papo wrote the Sefer almost 200 years ago, but the Mussar impact and relevance is beyond incredible.😉 let’s go! 🚀Ori Strum

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Day 46 Pele Yoeitz - Three Words: Em U Nah

Aug 27, 2025

5:53

🙏 Welcome aboard! Today we continue (and finish) with Rav Papo's approach to Emunah! New topic starting tomorrow: Eating and Drinking! 🐘With the help of HaShem, we are going to learn the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative!🗓️ Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek Calendar Printable.pdfSun- Fri = new 5-7.3 min shiurShabbos/YT = chazaraRav Papo wrote the Sefer almost 200 years ago, but the Mussar impact and relevance is beyond incredible.😉 let’s go! 🚀Ori Strum

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Day 45 Pele Yoeitz - Emunah: Divine Providence in Every Detail of Our Lives

Aug 26, 2025

6:20

🙏 Welcome aboard! Today we continue with Rav Papo's approach to Emunah! 🐘With the help of HaShem, we are going to learn the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative!🗓️ Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek Calendar Printable.pdfSun- Fri = new 5-7.3 min shiurShabbos/YT = chazaraRav Papo wrote the Sefer almost 200 years ago, but the Mussar impact and relevance is beyond incredible.😉 let’s go! 🚀Ori Strum

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Day 44 Pele Yoeitz - The Cornerstone of Judaism: Faith

Aug 25, 2025

6:15

Today we begin a new section in the Sefer Pele Yoeitz: EMUNAH. We will learn how faith is the cornerstone of Judaism and how so much of our lives depends on it.

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Day 43 Pele Yoeitz - Respecting the Departed Soul Helps it Soar

Aug 24, 2025

5:23

We continue with the Sefer Pele Yoeitz. Today, we finish Rav Papo's section on Aveilus.

183

From Yearning for Redemption to Living Geulah Every Day | How to Bring Geulah into Your Life

Mar 25, 2025

11:39

How do we move beyond just yearning for the ultimate Geulah (redemption) and start living with its presence every single day? In this video, we explore the importance of integrating Geulah consciousness into our daily lives through the three pillars mentioned in Pirkei Avos: Torah, Avodah (service), and Gemilus Chassadim (acts of kindness).By strengthening our connection to Hashem through Torah study, deepening our Avodah in prayer, and actively engaging in kindness and giving, we can transform our lives and the world around us—bringing the reality of Geulah closer than ever.🔹 What does it mean to "live with Geulah" today? 🔹 How can Torah, Avodah, and Gemilus Chassadim shape our daily experience? 🔹 Practical ways to infuse our lives with redemption mindset.Don't just wait for Geulah—live it!✨ Subscribe for more insights on living with Emunah and Geulah consciousness. 👍 Like, share, and comment—how do YOU bring Geulah into your daily life?My NEW BOOK on Pesach (Karpas: The Big Dipper) is BH now available on Amazong: https://a.co/d/2qkmrfx#Geulah #Redemption #JewishLife #Torah #Avodah #Chesed #Emunah

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The Happiness of Pursuit: A Lifelong Journey of Not Knowing (Parshas Parah)

Mar 19, 2025

16:52

185

The "Atzei Shittim" Stand the Test of Time (Terumah)

Feb 27, 2025

42:06

186

The Psychological Impact of Driving Among Police Cars (Parshas Mishpatim)

Feb 19, 2025

8:51

187

Is the Owner Walking the Dog or Is the Dog Walking the Owner?

Feb 5, 2025

12:19

Ever wondered who’s really in charge during a walk—the owner or the dog? Today, we dive into this age-old question, exploring the subtle power dynamics between humans and their four-legged companions. Are we leading them, or are they leading us?But that’s not the only power struggle we’re unpacking. We’ll also take a controversial look at ancient history and ask: Who were the real slaves—were the Jews truly the ones in bondage, or was there another side to the story? We’ll sift through some historical evidence and perspectives to challenge the narratives we think we know.Join us for an episode full of thought-provoking questions, unexpected twists, and a fresh look at who’s really in control—whether on a leash or in history books.

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My Three Good Friends: "Bi" "Ta" and "Chon"

Dec 19, 2024

20:29

189

A Deep Dive into "Acharon Acharon Chaviv" and its Deep Connection to Chanukah

Dec 18, 2024

37:02

An in depth shiur on the classic concept of Acharon Acharon Chaviv, where we explore its origin, ramifications, and its incredible association with the Yom Tov of Chanukah.

190

Seudas Bas Ayin 2024/5785 - The Bitachon of Yaakov to Fall Asleep!

Dec 12, 2024

10:15

Eisav was coming with 400 men. How did Yaakov Avinu fall asleep that night?

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The Donkey and the Rock (Parshas Vayeitzei)

Dec 5, 2024

18:42

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"Baal Habos" or "Baal Haliyah" - Your Choice! (Chayei Sara)

Nov 21, 2024

11:16

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A Fascinating Perspective on "Refusing a Katan and Not Refusing a Gadol" (Parshas Vayeira)

Nov 14, 2024

10:09

Rashi tells us to refuse a katan but not a gadol.In this episode, we offer a drash on these words.Enjoy!This week's shiur has been sponsored by Yehuda Gornbein for a זכות רפואה שלמה for Tzvi ben Leah Miriam and Rav Refoel Yehoshua ben Breindel

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How Did YOU Find Hashem? Unearthing the Torah's Seemingly Strange Omission of Avraham's Backstory

Nov 7, 2024

18:11

Hashem tells Avraham Avinu, "Lech Lecha" - Go! Wait a second! Who is this man? In this episode, we unearth a fascinating reason why the Torah leaves out the backstory of Avraham Avinu of how he found Hashem and came to monotheism on his own, despite growing up in a dark world of idolatry and superficiality.Enjoy!

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10 Reasons Why We Must See the Stars in the Sukkah (Sukkos 2024/5785)

Oct 16, 2024

19:24

So, there is a Halacha to be able to see the stars in the Sukkah. In this episode, we highlight 10 possible reasons why this is.

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Yom Kippur: How Many Times Do We Knock On Our Hearts? A Fascinating Gematria, Revealed!

Oct 10, 2024

13:08

We "hit" ourselves hundreds of times over the 10 viduy's of Yom Kippur. But how many times exactly? Why that many?Listen to find out more!

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The. HIGHEST. Place. On. Earth. (Parshas Shoftim)

Sep 5, 2024

18:06

What is the highest place in the world? Perhaps, the answer may not be what you'd think!Enjoy!

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Two Worlds But NOT Two Worlds Apart (Pinchas)

Jul 25, 2024

13:25

In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of bridging the gap between This World and the World to Come.Buckle up, as we delve deep into Rashi, and uncover gems from the Sfas Emes, Baal Shem Tov, and a fascinating Sefer called "Binyan Adei Ad."Enjoy!

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Wait... WHO Said Those Words??!! (Balak)

Jul 18, 2024

9:42

Enjoy this week's episode of Torah Sparks!

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Take the Stairs - Avoid the Elevator! (Bahaloscha)

Jun 20, 2024

9:34

Effort always wins!

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