The Torah Sparks Podcast

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The Yarhtzeit of the Bas Ayin | One Thing Can Change the World | What's Your ACHAS?

Dec 1, 2025

15:55

12 Kislev marks the yarhtzeit of the heiliga Bas Ayin, Reb Avrohom Dov Ber of Avritch, who lived from 1765-1840. In this video, we explore the miraculous story of his shul that was saved during the terrible earthquake that rocked Tzefas in 1837. We share Torah from the Bas Ayin and discover the importance of feeling prideful as part of a healthy dose of humility. Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos!!!#Rabbi #LearnTorah #TorahStudy #Judaism #Jewish #Torah #Chumash #Parasha #Parsha #Parashat #Gemara #Mussar #Tefilla #Prayer

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Day 121 Pele Yoeitz - Chicken is Better Than Meat

Dec 1, 2025

5:03

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Day 120 Pele Yoeitz - Never Too Late to Repent

Nov 30, 2025

4:53

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Day 119 Pele Yoeitz - Take Advantage of Your Younger Years

Nov 28, 2025

4:24

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Rocks Here Rocks There Rocks are Truly Everywhere | Sparks of Holiness All Over the Place

Nov 27, 2025

34:38

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Day 118 Pele Yoeitz - This Moment is Your Moment

Nov 27, 2025

7:50

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Stop Chasing Greatness—You Already Have It | The Stonecutter & Yaakov’s Stones (Parshas Vayeitzei)

Nov 26, 2025

14:24

In this week’s shiur on Parshas Vayeitzei, we explore the mysterious episode of the twelve stones under Yaakov Avinu’s head—each one declaring, “עָלַי יָנִיחַ צַדִּיק את רֹאשׁוֹ” (“Let the tzaddik rest his head on me!”).What does this teach you about your own spiritual identity?We also dive into the classic parable of the stonecutter who wanted to become everything—a merchant, a king, the sun, the wind—only to end up again as a stonecutter and realize the strength he had all along.Together, these two stories reveal a powerful message: 👉 You don’t need to become someone else to be great. 👉 You already have the ability to carry kedusha. 👉 You can choose to say, “Let holiness rest on me.”This shiur will uplift your confidence, deepen your Jewish pride, and remind you of the incredible spiritual potential within every Jew.My book on Chanukah -- DOVE TALES (VAYISHALACH ES HAYONAH) -- is NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7BzCpaBSubscribe and hit the bell to see new videos!!!#Vayeitzei #ParshasVayeitzei #TorahAnytime #JewishInspiration #WeeklyDvarTorah #Kedusha #SelfWorth #JewishGrowth #YaakovAvinu #Spirituality #StonecutterStory #Motivation #Emunah #Chizuk #JewishPodcast #Vort #TorahThoughts #Faith #InnerStrength

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Day 117 Pele Yoeitz - Be a Hustler

Nov 25, 2025

5:05

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Day 116 Pele Yoeitz - RUNNN!

Nov 25, 2025

5:24

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Day 115 Pele Yoeitz - More Valuable Than Money

Nov 24, 2025

6:08

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Day 114 Pele Yoeitz - Make a Study in Your Home

Nov 22, 2025

5:00

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Parsha Preview Shiur | A Compass Always Points North (Parshas Toldos)

Nov 20, 2025

25:20

Today, we discuss the fascinating science of a compass which always points North, and we show how each of us has an inner moral compass, always pointing to holiness and connection with G-d.My book on Chanukah -- DOVE TALES (VAYISHALACH ES HAYONAH) -- is NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7BzCpaBSubscribe and hit the bell to see new videos!!!#Rabbi #LearnTorah #TorahStudy #Judaism #Jewish #Torah #Chumash #Parasha #Parsha #Parashat #Gemara #Mussar #Tefilla #Prayer

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Your Daily Perspective: Counting Down to Death or Building Toward Life?

Nov 19, 2025

14:09

Today, we discuss the attitude of Esav vs. the attitude of his brother (Yaakov) and parents (Yitzchak and Rivka). We talk about the importance of seeing each day as an opportunity to further and deepen our connection with the Master of the Universe. Check it out to discover a beautiful story about Rav Yisroel Salanter and the shoemaker who was up late at night.My book on Chanukah -- DOVE TALES (VAYISHALACH ES HAYONAH) -- is NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7BzCpaBSubscribe and hit the bell to see new videos!!!#Rabbi #LearnTorah #TorahStudy #Judaism #Jewish #Torah #Chumash #Parasha #Parsha #Parashat #Gemara #Mussar #Tefilla #Prayer

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Day 110 Pele Yoeitz - Real Men Cry

Nov 18, 2025

7:20

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Day 109 Pele Yoeitz - A Time for Crying, a Time for Joy

Nov 17, 2025

3:42

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Day 108 Pele Yoeitz - Sitting Around Twiddling Thumbs

Nov 16, 2025

5:25

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Day 107 Pele Yoeitz - One Should Strive to Marry a Talmud Chacham

Nov 14, 2025

3:59

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Parsha Preview Shiur | Be a Baal HaAliyah (Parshas Chayei Sara)

Nov 13, 2025

30:23

Thursday night shiur at Rabbi Goldberger's Shul in Baltimore, MD.Topic: Bayis V'aliyah al Gabav

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Day 106 Pele Yoeitz - Don't Marry an Empty Vessel

Nov 13, 2025

5:22

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6-7 | What if there is Meaning Behind the Meaningless "six-seven" Trend?!

Nov 12, 2025

11:25

You saw the title. That's exactly what this class is about. We explore the trending word "six-seven" that has taken the world by storm, and we provide a sense of meaning to the meaningless fad. We explore the notion of goodness and re-frame how we view G-d and the world in which we live.ALL THE BEST.This class has been generously sponsored by Yehudah Roll as a zechus for ALL YIDDEN.To sponsor a future video/class, feel free to reach out!Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos!!!#JewishInspiration #TorahThoughts #JewishWisdom #Happiness #PositiveThinking #sixseven #JewishPodcast #SpiritualGrowth #Kindness #Faith #JewishLearning #TorahInsights #RabbiOriStrum #Rabbi #LearnTorah #TorahStudy #Judaism #Jewish #Torah #Chumash #Parasha #Parsha #Parashat #Gemara #Mussar #Tefilla #Prayer

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Day 105 Pele Yoeitz - The Honor of a Woman is Found Inside

Nov 12, 2025

3:57

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Day 104 Pele Yoeitz - The Importance of Praying for a Proper Marriage Partner

Nov 11, 2025

6:55

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Day 103 Pele Yoeitz - Don't Laugh at Daughters

Nov 10, 2025

5:26

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Day 102 Pele Yoeitz - My Parents are Right!

Nov 9, 2025

6:43

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Day 101 Pele Yoeitz - Don't Disrespect the Rabbis

Nov 7, 2025

6:34

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Day 100 Pele Yoeitz - Hakaras HaTov for ChatGPT??!!

Nov 6, 2025

8:56

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The Rotten but Smiling Sweet Potato | The Importance of a Happy Face

Nov 5, 2025

24:26

A friend sent me a photo of a sweet potato — but not just any sweet potato. When it was cut open, the inside was completely rotten… except for one thing: the moldy core formed a perfect smiling face.In this shiur/class/episode, we explore what this means — scientifically, psychologically, and spiritually. From the phenomenon of facial pareidolia (seeing faces in random objects) to the Torah’s deep insight into Panim (face) and Pnim (inner self), we uncover a powerful lesson about joy, perception, and the soul.Drawing from Avraham Avinu’s sever panim yafos, we discuss the true power of a smile — how it can spread like fire, light up another person’s world, and even ignite happiness within ourselves. Because our face isn’t just ours — it’s reshus harabim, a public space that can change someone’s day… or their life.🔥 A smile, like a flame, can go on forever.Even if you feel “rotten” inside, keep smiling — you never know who’s being uplifted by your light.This shiur has been generously sponsored by Chesky Lewin as a zechus refua sheleima for all those in need and by Dovi Censor as a zechus refua hleima for Nava bas Chaya Rivka. In addition, the shiur has been sponsored as a zechus for Mishpachas Alyeshmerni as well as a zechus for a yeleida kallah for Shurel Tzipora bas Chaya BlumaTo sponsor a future video/class, feel free to reach out!Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos!!!#JewishInspiration #TorahThoughts #JewishWisdom #Happiness #PositiveThinking #SmileMore #FacialPareidolia #PanimPnim #JewishPodcast #AvrahamAvinu #SpiritualGrowth #Kindness #Faith #JewishLearning #TorahInsights #RabbiOriStrum #Rabbi #LearnTorah #TorahStudy #Judaism #Jewish #Torah #Chumash #Parasha #Parsha #Parashat #Gemara #Mussar #Tefilla #Prayer

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Day 99 Pele Yoeitz - A Yid is Never Doneskies

Nov 5, 2025

6:16

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Day 98 Pele Yoeitz - Cut the Buzz

Nov 4, 2025

4:50

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Day 97 Pele Yoeitz - Be Part of the Dwellers of the Bais HaMidrash

Nov 2, 2025

4:05

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Day 96 Pele Yoeitz - Sword Fighting in the Bais Midrash!

Nov 2, 2025

6:36

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Day 95 Pele Yoeitz - Bais HAmidrash: The Importance of Study Houses

Oct 31, 2025

5:40

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Sometimes the Best Advice Comes from Yourself

Oct 30, 2025

6:10

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Day 94 Pele Yoeitz - Imagine Standing in Front of a Human King

Oct 29, 2025

6:32

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The Hurricane in Jamaica Taught Me This Powerful Lesson about Names

Oct 29, 2025

7:53

When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, it reminded me of something deeper — the power of a name. Why do we name hurricanes, storms, and even inanimate things? And what does that teach us about our own names, our essence, and our purpose?In this episode, we explore the storm outside — and the storm within — through the lens of Torah. Drawing from Parshas Lech Lecha and the actions of Malki Tzedek, we uncover a timeless message: to live up to our names, our titles, and our true potential.#HurricaneMelissa #LechLecha #TorahInsights #JewishWisdom #PowerOfNames #MalkiTzedek #JewishInspiration #Identity #SpiritualGrowth #JewishPodcast #TorahThoughts #PersonalGrowth #Faith #JewishLearning #RabbiOriStrumSubscribe for more content!!!#Rabbi #LearnTorah #TorahStudy #Judaism #Jewish #Torah #Chumash #Parasha #Parsha #Parashat #Gemara #Mussar #Tefilla #Prayer

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Day 93 Pele Yoeitz - What's the Opposite of Holiness?

Oct 29, 2025

6:56

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Day 92 Pele Yoeitz - The Merit of Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaakov

Oct 28, 2025

5:27

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Day 91 Pele Yoeitz - Pause for a Moment Before Entering Shul

Oct 27, 2025

5:32

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Day 90 Pele Yoeitz - The Merit of Being Part of the First 10 at Shul

Oct 26, 2025

6:05

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Day 89 Pele Yoeitz - Hashem Comes First

Oct 24, 2025

4:46

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Insane Heist at the Famous Louvre: What the Louvre Thieves Didn’t Know About Parshas Noach

Oct 23, 2025

11:38

An unbelievable heist just took place at the world-famous Louvre Museum — but beneath the headlines lies a powerful Torah lesson. In Parshas Noach, Chazal reveal that the final decree of the Flood came not because of idolatry or immorality, but because of theft. In this episode, we reveal the far greater thievery than even the $102 million worth of jewels stolen from the Louvre. We NEED the lesson of Noach more than ever today!#ParshasNoach #LouvreHeist #TorahInsights #JewishPodcast #WeeklyParsha #TorahThoughts #PowerOfWords #JewishWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #Noach #ModernMussar #FaithAndCurrentEvents #TorahPerspective

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Day 88 Pele Yoeitz - Getting Berachos From Parents is HUGE!

Oct 23, 2025

6:10

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Why Do Cobblers Cut Keys Too? (Parshas Noach)

Oct 22, 2025

10:29

In this episode, we reveal a fascinating reason why cobblers also cut keys, from a Torah perspective. Along the way, we will learn tremendous inspiration from Noach and Chanoch, two people that walked with Hashem and found ways to uplift the mundane!

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Day 87 Pele Yoeitz - Blessings to Sons and Daughters

Oct 22, 2025

5:09

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Day 86 Pele Yoeitz (Hachzek) - Don't Underestimate the Power of Giving Blessings

Oct 21, 2025

6:58

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Day 85 Pele Yoeitz - It's Permitted to Talk During Davening

Oct 20, 2025

7:30

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Day 84 Pele Yoeitz (Hachzek) - Understanding the Words of Prayer

Oct 19, 2025

6:18

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Day 83 Pele Yoeitz (Hachzek) - Berachos Are Not a Waste of Time

Oct 17, 2025

4:32

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The Significance of the Hostage Release on Day 738: Uncovering a Mysterious Verse in the Torah

Oct 17, 2025

17:28

After 738 days, the precious hostages were finally released — but could there be a deeper message hidden in that number? In this video, we explore a Torah verse with the exact gematria of 738, revealing a powerful call to seek truth (Emes) and reject falsehood. This isn’t about coincidence. It’s about seeing Hashgachah Pratis — Divine guidance — in the numbers, the Torah, and the times we’re living in.🔹 Explore the mysterious 738 connection🔹 Discover the pasuk behind the number🔹 Reflect on what it means for us today#Rabbi #LearnTorah #TorahStudy #Judaism #Jewish #Torah #Chumash #Parasha #Parsha #Parashat #Gemara #Mussar #Tefilla #Prayer #Gematria #TorahInsights #ParshasBereishis #Emes #Truth #HostageRelease #TorahCodes #HashgachaPratis #JewishWisdom #DivineMessage

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Day 82 Pele Yoeitz (Hachzek) - It's Really Not That Hard to Make a Beracha

Oct 16, 2025

4:26

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