This Jewish Life · Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

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Vanquishing the Villain Part 2: Spiritual Antibiotics: How Torah Protects and Saves

Jan 12, 2017

28:05

The Talmud (Brachos 5a) delineates 4 methods to eliminate the greatest threat to our life, the Yetzer Ra. In this podcast, we examine and explore the second approach, that Torah study protects and shields from sin. Contact: Website: RabbiWolbe.com; Twitter: @RabbiWolbe; Facebook: Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe; Email: [email protected]. Podcasts Links iOS: This Jewish Life – In-Depth […]

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Vanquishing the Villain Part 1: Agitating the Yetzer Ra with the Yetzer Tov

Jan 5, 2017

31:18

We have previously seen (HERE and HERE) what the Yetzer Ra is and how to combat it. In this podcast, we will learn about the four methods to not only combat it but to defeat it entirely. Contact: Website: RabbiWolbe.com; Twitter: @RabbiWolbe; Facebook: Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe; Email: [email protected]. Podcasts Links iOS: This Jewish Life – […]

453

Vanquishing the Villain Part 1: Agitating the Yetzer Ra with the Yetzer Tov

Jan 5, 2017

31:18

We have previously seen (HERE and HERE) what the Yetzer Ra is and how to combat it. In this podcast, we will learn about the four methods to not only combat it but to defeat it entirely. Contact: Website: RabbiWolbe.com; Twitter: @RabbiWolbe; Facebook: Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe; Email: [email protected]. Podcasts Links iOS: This Jewish Life – […]

454

JC in the Talmud: Examining the Censored Text

Dec 26, 2016

46:38

Unlike what most imagine, the Sages of the Talmud wrote very little regarding Christianity and JC. The little that was included was censored by the Christian authorities in the Middle Ages. Thankfully, copies of those parts of the Talmud remain. In this podcast, we explore with a fine toothed comb these statements. Contact: Website: RabbiWolbe.com; […]

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JC in the Talmud: Examining the Censored Text

Dec 26, 2016

46:38

Unlike what most imagine, the Sages of the Talmud wrote very little regarding Christianity and JC. The little that was included was censored by the Christian authorities in the Middle Ages. Thankfully, copies of those parts of the Talmud remain. In this podcast, we explore with a fine toothed comb these statements. Contact: Website: RabbiWolbe.com; […]

456

The History of Hanukah: Hellenism, Heroism and Hasmoneans **New JEWISH HISTORY PODCAST**

Dec 25, 2016

41:32

The holiday of Hanukkah commemorates the triumph of the Maccabean Revolt over the oppressive regime of Antiochus IV and the Seleucid Empire. In this podcast we tell the story of this miraculous victory of the weak over the mighty; the few over the many; the pure over the impure; and the righteous over the wicked. Please SUBSCRIBE to […]

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The History of Hanukah: Hellenism, Heroism and Hasmoneans **New JEWISH HISTORY PODCAST**

Dec 25, 2016

41:32

The holiday of Hanukkah commemorates the triumph of the Maccabean Revolt over the oppressive regime of Antiochus IV and the Seleucid Empire. In this podcast we tell the story of this miraculous victory of the weak over the mighty; the few over the many; the pure over the impure; and the righteous over the wicked. Please SUBSCRIBE to […]

458

Ammunition Against Adversaries: Nine Tactics to Combat the Yetzer Ra

Dec 22, 2016

37:07

We have previously established in the podcast titled Know Your Enemy that the Yetzer Ra (evil inclination) created illusionary, fake pleasures. This allows for many unexpected methods in combatting it. In this podcast, we outline nine different approaches in battling our nefarious foe culled from sources in the Talmud and associated literature. SOURCE SHEET: sources-ammunitionagainstadversaries – – – […]

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Ammunition Against Adversaries: Nine Tactics to Combat the Yetzer Ra

Dec 22, 2016

37:07

We have previously established in the podcast titled Know Your Enemy that the Yetzer Ra (evil inclination) created illusionary, fake pleasures. This allows for many unexpected methods in combatting it. In this podcast, we outline nine different approaches in battling our nefarious foe culled from sources in the Talmud and associated literature. SOURCE SHEET: sources-ammunitionagainstadversaries – – – […]

460

Know Your Enemy: Learning the Modi Operandi of the Yetzer Ra

Dec 20, 2016

32:44

Jewish sources focus extensive energies on the battle man must undertake with their Yetzer Ra (evil inclination). In several sources we learn that this battle is the crucial determinant of success or failure in this world. In this podcast we explore the various sources depicting the nature of the Yetzer ra and the manners by […]

461

Know Your Enemy: Learning the Modi Operandi of the Yetzer Ra

Dec 20, 2016

32:44

Jewish sources focus extensive energies on the battle man must undertake with their Yetzer Ra (evil inclination). In several sources we learn that this battle is the crucial determinant of success or failure in this world. In this podcast we explore the various sources depicting the nature of the Yetzer ra and the manners by […]

462

Two Worlds and the Tension Between them

Dec 18, 2016

48:23

In Mesilat Yesharim Chapter 1, Ramchal outlines a general principle that humanity is created for their state in Olam Haba (the next world) and not for their state here. We analyze, clarify and try to make sense of this idea in this podcast. Note: The class participants were particularly engaged in asking questions and in contributing […]

463

Two Worlds and the Tension Between them

Dec 18, 2016

48:23

In Mesilat Yesharim Chapter 1, Ramchal outlines a general principle that humanity is created for their state in Olam Haba (the next world) and not for their state here. We analyze, clarify and try to make sense of this idea in this podcast. Note: The class participants were particularly engaged in asking questions and in contributing […]

464

Gateway to Eternity: Resurrection of the Dead as Reunification of Body and Soul, and as Reinvention of the Body/Soul Paradigm

Dec 12, 2016

54:58

A central tenet of Jewish philosophy is the belief in the resurrection of the dead. Death is not final; the dead will yet walk the land. The details of resurrection are a bit trickier. What is the nature of this life? Is it merely an undoing of death and a resumption of life as we know […]

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Gateway to Eternity: Resurrection of the Dead as Reunification of Body and Soul, and as Reinvention of the Body/Soul Paradigm

Dec 12, 2016

54:58

A central tenet of Jewish philosophy is the belief in the resurrection of the dead. Death is not final; the dead will yet walk the land. The details of resurrection are a bit trickier. What is the nature of this life? Is it merely an undoing of death and a resumption of life as we know […]

466

Rungs to Righteousness: Bridging our Invisible and Tangible Realities

Dec 7, 2016

32:48

The Talmud teaches that all mitzvos share a common objective – the acquisition of faith. Why is faith so difficult to achieve and how do mitzvos engender faith?

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Rungs to Righteousness: Bridging our Invisible and Tangible Realities

Dec 7, 2016

32:48

The Talmud teaches that all mitzvos share a common objective – the acquisition of faith. Why is faith so difficult to achieve and how do mitzvos engender faith?

468

Conflicted Man: How Esau Sought Sin in Utero and what it means for our Pursuit of Righteousness

Nov 30, 2016

35:13

We attempt to unravel a famous philosophical paradox: The Talmud teaches that a child only receives a yetzer ra at birth, yet Esav was pining for idolatry while in utero. How does that work and what does it mean for our pursuit of righteousness? If you enjoy this podcast please subscribe to The Parsha Podcast – […]

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Conflicted Man: How Esau Sought Sin in Utero and what it means for our Pursuit of Righteousness

Nov 30, 2016

35:13

We attempt to unravel a famous philosophical paradox: The Talmud teaches that a child only receives a yetzer ra at birth, yet Esav was pining for idolatry while in utero. How does that work and what does it mean for our pursuit of righteousness? If you enjoy this podcast please subscribe to The Parsha Podcast – […]

470

Why God Told Abraham to Slaughter Isaac

Nov 23, 2016

35:54

Abraham is presented in different lights throughout Jewish literature. Traditionally, he is the founder of monotheism and the father of the religions that espouse it. The Torah presents him not as a figure of faith but as a paragon of kindness. Paradoxically, Abraham acts in a supremely unkind fashion by banishing Ishmael and attempting filicide […]

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Why God Told Abraham to Slaughter Isaac

Nov 23, 2016

35:54

Abraham is presented in different lights throughout Jewish literature. Traditionally, he is the founder of monotheism and the father of the religions that espouse it. The Torah presents him not as a figure of faith but as a paragon of kindness. Paradoxically, Abraham acts in a supremely unkind fashion by banishing Ishmael and attempting filicide […]

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Reconciling Kindness and Child-Sacrifice **NEW PARSHA PODCAST**

Nov 15, 2016

1:20:48

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Reconciling Kindness and Child-Sacrifice **NEW PARSHA PODCAST**

Nov 15, 2016

1:20:48

Please **SUBSCRIBE** to the new Parsha Podcast feed: For iOS Click HERE For Android Click HERE

474

The Secret of the Sukkah

Oct 19, 2016

42:57

We are instructed to sit in a Sukkah for the seven days of the holiday of Sukkos. What is the meaning behind this strange mitzvah? Why must we leave our climate-controlled homes and move into a sukkah that resembles huts in third world countries? Why is this mitzvah so powerful that it is used as a […]

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The Secret of the Sukkah

Oct 19, 2016

42:57

We are instructed to sit in a Sukkah for the seven days of the holiday of Sukkos. What is the meaning behind this strange mitzvah? Why must we leave our climate-controlled homes and move into a sukkah that resembles huts in third world countries? Why is this mitzvah so powerful that it is used as a […]

476

The Greatest Day (Yom Kippur)

Oct 10, 2016

56:41

Yom Kippur is a challenging day. It is associated with prayer and liturgy that we may not understand, very long services and, of course, fasting. As a result, most people are unaware of the power, meaning and opportunity of the day. In this podcast we go back to the very first Yom Kippur. What happened on […]

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The Greatest Day (Yom Kippur)

Oct 10, 2016

56:41

Yom Kippur is a challenging day. It is associated with prayer and liturgy that we may not understand, very long services and, of course, fasting. As a result, most people are unaware of the power, meaning and opportunity of the day. In this podcast we go back to the very first Yom Kippur. What happened on […]

478

God’s Kingdom: The Core Elements of Rosh Hashana

Oct 2, 2016

47:11

Rosh Hashana means the beginning of the year. This day was selected because it is the anniversary of the creation of Adam. The day is also called the day of judgement because all people are judged on this day as well. What is the connection between these two and how can we make the most […]

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God’s Kingdom: The Core Elements of Rosh Hashana

Oct 2, 2016

47:11

Rosh Hashana means the beginning of the year. This day was selected because it is the anniversary of the creation of Adam. The day is also called the day of judgement because all people are judged on this day as well. What is the connection between these two and how can we make the most […]

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Understanding the Suffering of the Righteous

Oct 2, 2016

37:38

The question of “why bad things happen to good people” is an exceedingly difficult philosophical dilemma to grapple with. We believe that God is in absolute control of everything that happens in the world. We also believe that He is Just. Yet we see so much injustice all around us. In this podcast we explore […]

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Understanding the Suffering of the Righteous

Oct 2, 2016

37:38

The question of “why bad things happen to good people” is an exceedingly difficult philosophical dilemma to grapple with. We believe that God is in absolute control of everything that happens in the world. We also believe that He is Just. Yet we see so much injustice all around us. In this podcast we explore […]

482

The Greatest Trait (Humility)

Sep 26, 2016

1:00:48

Humility is the trait associated with the greatest prophet and leader of all time, Moses. What exactly is humility and why is it such a critical characteristic?

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The Greatest Trait (Humility)

Sep 26, 2016

1:00:48

Humility is the trait associated with the greatest prophet and leader of all time, Moses. What exactly is humility and why is it such a critical characteristic?

484

Can Reliance on God Pay the Bills?

Sep 22, 2016

45:04

We believe that God is in total control of everything. Can we rely upon Him to feed our family? Would that be considered negligence? What are the parameters of faith and reliance on God vs. personal responsibility? ——- This podcast was recorded live at the Kollel of Houston Torah Center. Please visit torcweb.org for program details […]

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Can Reliance on God Pay the Bills?

Sep 22, 2016

45:04

We believe that God is in total control of everything. Can we rely upon Him to feed our family? Would that be considered negligence? What are the parameters of faith and reliance on God vs. personal responsibility? ——- This podcast was recorded live at the Kollel of Houston Torah Center. Please visit torcweb.org for program details […]

486

The Ten Commandments of Parenting for Contemporary Parents

Sep 19, 2016

44:55

Parenting is the most rewarding – and difficult – job we will ever have. Thankfully the Torah teaches us how to be effective parents. Listen and learn the top ten critical elements of successful pedagogy. ——- This podcast was recorded live at the Temple Beth Torah in Humble, TX. Please visit torcweb.org for program details and […]

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The Ten Commandments of Parenting for Contemporary Parents

Sep 19, 2016

44:55

Parenting is the most rewarding – and difficult – job we will ever have. Thankfully the Torah teaches us how to be effective parents. Listen and learn the top ten critical elements of successful pedagogy. ——- This podcast was recorded live at the Temple Beth Torah in Humble, TX. Please visit torcweb.org for program details and […]

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Journey to Eternity: The Surprising Truth about What Happens After You Die

Sep 13, 2016

44:24

Death is a future that we all share. What happens after someone dies depends on the life they lived. If they were righteous they merit entry to Olam Haba. When is Olam Haba and how is it related to the resurrection of the dead? What is the link between this world and the next one? Listen […]

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Journey to Eternity: The Surprising Truth about What Happens After You Die

Sep 13, 2016

44:24

Death is a future that we all share. What happens after someone dies depends on the life they lived. If they were righteous they merit entry to Olam Haba. When is Olam Haba and how is it related to the resurrection of the dead? What is the link between this world and the next one? Listen […]

490

5 Paths to Perfection (Pirkei Avos 2:9)

Sep 12, 2016

1:05:48

Rabban Yochanan Ben Zakkai tasked his five students with an interesting mission. He instructed them to go and find which path should a person cling to. They went and researched and returned, each with a different formula. What exactly is the goal of such an experiment? What does an evil eye mean and how does […]

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5 Paths to Perfection (Pirkei Avos 2:9)

Sep 12, 2016

1:05:48

Rabban Yochanan Ben Zakkai tasked his five students with an interesting mission. He instructed them to go and find which path should a person cling to. They went and researched and returned, each with a different formula. What exactly is the goal of such an experiment? What does an evil eye mean and how does […]

492

Introduction to Self

Sep 12, 2016

53:56

Who are you? That unusual question is an example of what we ought to be asking ourselves if we seek character perfection and ethical refinement, says Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (Ramchal) in his short book “derech eitz chaim”. The truth is that it is a bit more difficult to answer than we would imagine. But […]

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Introduction to Self

Sep 12, 2016

53:56

Who are you? That unusual question is an example of what we ought to be asking ourselves if we seek character perfection and ethical refinement, says Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (Ramchal) in his short book “derech eitz chaim”. The truth is that it is a bit more difficult to answer than we would imagine. But […]

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Three Paths to Eternity: How Mitzvahs Bring us to Olam Haba

Sep 8, 2016

32:06

Jewish sources are unanimous: by observing the mitzvahs a Jew merit entry to Olam Haba. Less clear is how exactly that works. In this podcast we explore the three different approaches outlined in various sources in Jewish writings. ——– Website: RabbiWolbe.com Twitter: @RabbiWolbe Facebook: Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe Email: [email protected]

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Three Paths to Eternity: How Mitzvahs Bring us to Olam Haba

Sep 8, 2016

32:06

Jewish sources are unanimous: by observing the mitzvahs a Jew merit entry to Olam Haba. Less clear is how exactly that works. In this podcast we explore the three different approaches outlined in various sources in Jewish writings. ——– Website: RabbiWolbe.com Twitter: @RabbiWolbe Facebook: Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe Email: [email protected]

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Yoke of Torah: The Benefits of Total Commitment

Sep 6, 2016

1:13:57

The Mishna (Chapters of the Fathers 3:5) declares: רבי נחוניה בן הקנה אומר, כל המקבל עליו עול תורה, מעבירין ממנו עול מלכות ועול דרך ארץ; וכל הפורק ממנו עול תורה, נותנין עליו עול מלכות ועול דרך ארץ. “Rabbi Nechunya ben Hakana says: whoever accepts upon themselves the yoke of Torah, the yoke of the kingdom and […]

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Yoke of Torah: The Benefits of Total Commitment

Sep 6, 2016

1:13:57

The Mishna (Chapters of the Fathers 3:5) declares: רבי נחוניה בן הקנה אומר, כל המקבל עליו עול תורה, מעבירין ממנו עול מלכות ועול דרך ארץ; וכל הפורק ממנו עול תורה, נותנין עליו עול מלכות ועול דרך ארץ. “Rabbi Nechunya ben Hakana says: whoever accepts upon themselves the yoke of Torah, the yoke of the kingdom and […]

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The Multidimensionality of Torah

Aug 31, 2016

1:15:35

The Talmud and related rabbinic writings are replete with disagreements that impact the practical application of Torah, known as Halacha. What are the safety ordinances to prevent the perversion of Halachic practice? Is it possible that over the course of history something went awry and there is some element of Halacha that was forgotten or corrupted along the way […]

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The Multidimensionality of Torah

Aug 31, 2016

1:15:35

The Talmud and related rabbinic writings are replete with disagreements that impact the practical application of Torah, known as Halacha. What are the safety ordinances to prevent the perversion of Halachic practice? Is it possible that over the course of history something went awry and there is some element of Halacha that was forgotten or corrupted along the way […]

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What is Olam Haba: Exploring the Enigmatic Sources

Aug 31, 2016

56:49

A universally accepted principle of Judaism is that the Almighty gives reward for observance of Torah and mitzvos and punishment for their nonobservance. What exactly that reward and punishment consist of is a great unknown to most. In this first of three podcasts on the subject we investigate some puzzling sources regarding Olam Haba – […]

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