Lechteich Parshah Podcast with Don Jarashow

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Tisha B'Av - New Perspective on Darkness

Jul 30, 2025

11:07

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Matos Masei: Ever-Shifting Puzzle Pieces

Jul 24, 2025

11:17

Parshas Masei reminds us that life’s journey is filled with masos—steps forward, stops, and uncertainty. Like ever-shifting puzzle pieces, we rarely see the full picture, but every move is guided from Above. Through personal stories, the Chasam Sofer’s turning point, and the timeless message of Vayisu Vayachanu, we reflect on what it means to Lechteich Acharai BaMidbar—to follow Hashem through unknowns with trust and courage. This is the heart of Lechteich: moving forward, even when the picture isn’t clear—because the One arranging the pieces sees it all.

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Pinchas: The Chicken on the Rooftop

Jul 18, 2025

8:38

A deathly ill child. A remote island. An unreachable cure. Rav Akiva Eiger davened—and the impossible arrived on his roof. This week, we uncover a staggering true story, a Sfas Emes on "תשמרו", and the hidden message of Rosh Chodesh’s korbanos: Tefillah isn’t distant. It’s the most real thing we have.

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Balak: Can’t Rewrite the Script

Jul 10, 2025

16:07

Hashem refused to listen—not just to the curse, but even to its words. Parshas Balak reminds us that no matter the intentions or efforts of others, Hashem’s script is unshakable. With a powerful insight from the Chasam Sofer, a moving story of Rav Elimelech and Rav Zusha, and a deeper reflection on Shechinah b’Galusa, we uncover the boundless love and unwavering loyalty that Hashem shows His people—even in the darkest moments.

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Chukas: Walk With Me, Not Above Me

Jul 3, 2025

15:36

The mystery of the Parah Adumah teaches that true purity doesn’t come from staying above others, but from being willing to become tamei—stepping into their pain with them. The Baal Shem Tov reveals that growth starts with humility, and healing starts with empathy. A powerful story of the Lubavitcher Rebbe shows how one act of heart can change a life—and that our hearts were placed on the left, not for ourselves, but so we can be closer to someone else’s right side.

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Korach: Poolside Prayer

Jun 26, 2025

12:02

A slurpee run turns into a powerful question: Does Hashem care where or how we say Tehillim—or just that we say it? Parshas Korach reveals that it’s not just the mitzvah that counts, but the circumstances, the struggle, and the heart behind it. The blossoming of Aharon’s staff teaches us that Hashem cherishes every step, even before the fruit appears. In a world filled with pain and transition, every honest effort matters more than we think. This week’s episode is sponsored by Bsefer Chayim, לעילוי נשמת מינדל בת ר' משולם זאב.Bsefer Chayim is a life insurance awareness initiative dedicated solely to protecting families — with no profit from any policies. Their mission is to raise awareness and make life insurance accessible to every couple.Did you know a young couple can lock in a term life insurance policy at their chasuna for as little as $25/month — less than a cell phone bill?Visit bseferchayim.org for more information. Do it while you're young — and be forever grateful you did.What better gift for a chosson and kallah than a life insurance policy?

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Shelach: Grasshoppers Don’t Win Wars

Jun 19, 2025

15:27

When the Meraglim saw themselves as grasshoppers, they guaranteed defeat. This week’s shiur explores how self-perception shapes our reality—personally and nationally. We’re not small. We’re Hashem’s children, endowed with infinite power to uplift the world. Grasshoppers don’t win wars—but Yidden with clarity do.

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Beha'aloscha: One Call, Many Voices

Jun 13, 2025

6:35

Beha’aloscha reminds us that each Jew has a unique path. The trumpets were made only for Moshe—because no two missions are the same. The menorah teaches that every soul is a distinct flame. Our strength lies not in imitation, but in embracing our own role with clarity and courage. In times of threat and confusion, the Torah calls us to cry out, unify, and remember: Hashem fights our battles. One nation. One purpose. Many paths.

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Beha'aloscha: Flickering Flames of Influence (5784)

Jun 9, 2025

13:52

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Naso: Power Hitter

Jun 5, 2025

12:41

After the spiritual high of Shavuos, we often crash — feeling like we’re back in the grind, disconnected, and far from Har Sinai. But Parshas Sotah reminds us: even when we feel low, we’re never off the team. Even in the eighth spot, we’re power hitters. Hashem treasures the strength it takes to keep fighting — and that fight brings the greatest brachos.

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Shavuos: City on Fire

May 29, 2025

14:35

The yetzer hara will set a whole city ablaze just to pull you away from learning. As we prepare to receive the Torah, we face fiery distractions meant to shake us. But we don’t back down—we fight with fire, or we douse it with water. This episode is about resilience, perseverance, and holding your ground when everything around you is burning.

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Shavuos: A limping Nation (5784)

May 28, 2025

13:06

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Bamidbar: His Orchestra's Violinists (5784)

May 28, 2025

12:33

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Parshas Behar-Bechukosai: From Celery to Salary

May 22, 2025

15:58

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Behar: Big Bucks From the Real Gvir (5784)

May 20, 2025

16:53

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Purest of Pure Intentions: Parshas Emor

May 16, 2025

12:25

As we celebrate Lag BaOmer with dancing and flames, Parshas Emor reminds us that true kiddush Hashem means surrendering completely to Hashem’s will—without personal cheshbonos, without expecting outcomes. In a time of pain and uncertainty, especially in Eretz Yisrael, the Rashbi’s legacy and the parshah’s message converge: Real greatness and yeshuah come when we let go of control and live purely for Hashem. That’s the fire that never dies.

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Emor: Preserving the Good for a Rainy Day (5784)

May 11, 2025

15:41

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Acharei Mos-Kedoshim: The Grass is Greener on the Other Side

May 9, 2025

14:01

A casual lawn chat with a neighbor turns into a powerful mashal about self-worth, spiritual struggle, and how we see others. As we approach Kabbalas HaTorah, we discover the Ohr HaChaim’s life-changing yesod: Even when we feel spiritually barren, Hashem says—Lo siktzor. Don’t cut yourself off. Ever. Keep going… until you reach the greener grass.A heartfelt story of the Vorker Rebbe reminds us: no one is ever too far gone. Not you. Not ever.

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Tazria: Frozen But Not Solid

May 2, 2025

10:07

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Tazria-Metzora - And Your People, All of Them Are Righteous (5783)

Apr 28, 2025

13:54

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Silence That Says Everything: Parshas Shemini

Apr 25, 2025

10:35

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Pesach: Strength Over Suffering (Bordeaux)

Apr 17, 2025

50:58

Today is the yahrtzeit of my beloved chavrusa, Yisrael Levin z"l. In his memory, I'm sharing a shiur Stregnth Over Suffering - on overcoming challenges, bitachon, and choosing strength over pain.It's personal, deep, and candid - tied to the journey of Lechteich, which began after the loss of Yisrael z"l, his kallah Elisheva a"h, and my brother Noach Raphael z"l.I encourage you to listen especially if you wonder why this topic belongs on the joyous yom tov of Pesach.

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Pesach: Mah Nishtanah Isn’t Just for 3-Year-Olds

Apr 10, 2025

10:27

The questions of the Mah Nishtanah aren’t a cute performance — they’re a deep invitation to awaken wonder, curiosity, and connection. This Pesach, we explore how the Seder night calls on every Jew, at every age, to ask, to search, and to grow.

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Everlasting Testimony

Mar 28, 2025

11:38

The Mishkan Ha’edus stands as a powerful testimony that no matter how far we may feel from Hashem, we are never truly lost. It teaches us that through teshuvah, we can always return to Him, no matter our past mistakes. This month of Nissan reminds us that renewal is always within reach, and Hashem is waiting to welcome us back with open arms.

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Vayakhel: Keep the Janitor's Door Shut

Mar 21, 2025

14:22

We often see ourselves through the lens of our shortcomings, believing we are unworthy of greatness. But Hashem sees things differently. Just as the mirrors in the Mishkan, once perceived as mere tools of vanity, became vessels of holiness, so too can our struggles and imperfections be elevated. In this episode, we explore a powerful story of Rav Shlomo Freifeld and the lesson of the Kiyor—reminding us that no matter our past, Hashem is always ready to lift us higher.

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Purim 5785: V'nahafoch Hu

Mar 14, 2025

19:07

This shiur was given a week ago at Torah Academy of Philadelphia to Rabbi Picks’ 6th-grade class.Purim is a day of v’nahafoch hu—when everything can turn upside down in an instant. But what does that really mean in our lives? From Donald Trump to a broken sprinkler on a scorching summer day, this shiur uncovers the hidden hand of Hashem in the twists and turns of life. A powerful message on miracles, hashgachah, and the essence of Purim—you won’t want to miss this.

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Purim 5785: Discovering the Essence of the Day

Mar 13, 2025

9:22

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Tetzaveh: In The Seat Next Over (5784)

Mar 4, 2025

17:30

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Teruma: The Keruvim & the Bibas Children

Feb 28, 2025

9:34

In this week's episode, we explore the powerful symbolism of the Keruvim in this week's parsha and their connection to the tragic story of the Bibas children, hy"d. Drawing from the teachings of Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach and Rabbi Shimshon Pincus, we delve into how our relationship with Hashem shapes our reality and how the Keruvim reflect our spiritual alignment. This episode reminds us that no matter how dark the world may seem, our bond with Hashem remains our guiding light.

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Terumah: Tabernacles Through Sacrifice (5784)

Feb 24, 2025

14:13

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Unlocking Destiny Through Choice

Feb 20, 2025

6:56

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Mishpatim: Triumphing Meat's Defeat (5784)

Feb 18, 2025

17:12

Listen to the lesson from a Russian security guard in Siberia in the 1900s that Reb Meir Futerfas has to tell us. It sheds light on the ear-piercing punishment of the eved ivri and has the most acute and applicable applications for us today.

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Yisro: Panoramic Vision

Feb 14, 2025

14:49

Yisro’s greatness wasn’t just in what he heard—it was in how he saw. He had a panoramic vision, always seeking truth and embracing growth. This week, we explore why the parshah of Matan Torah is named after him and how his perspective teaches us to rise above the momentary and focus on the eternal.

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Beshalach: Victory Redefined

Feb 7, 2025

14:50

At a recent parlor meeting for a kollel, Rav Avraham Krohn inspired the audience with a powerful insight from Rav Asher Arielli and Rav Michel Yehuda Lefkowitz. Why was Yehoshua, not Moshe Rabbeinu, chosen to lead the battle against Amalek? The answer reveals a profound truth about Torah and avodas Hashem: True greatness lies not in innate brilliance but in relentless effort. In this episode, we explore the depth of this lesson and its relevance in our own struggles, especially during the days of Shovavim.

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Beshalach (5784): What Rav Chatzkel Would Have Said

Feb 4, 2025

13:45

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Bo: No plan B

Jan 30, 2025

11:35

A bochur boards a flight, determined to stand by his values—no compromises, no Plan B. What happens next, involving an Oct 7 hostage, is nothing short of remarkable. And in Parshas Bo, Hashem gives Moshe the same message: move forward with absolute resolve. No hesitation. No backup plan. Just unwavering commitment.

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Vaeira: Eye of the Storm

Jan 24, 2025

14:43

Tech giants like Apple and Google spend billions to grab attention in the first few seconds, knowing that once hooked, consumers stay engaged. This tactic, rooted in human nature, mirrors the way the yetzer hara works, drawing us into temptation in an instant. In this week’s parashah, the Mitzrim’s stubbornness during Makkas Tzefardei’a shows how one moment of irrationality can lead to uncontrollable consequences. True greatness comes when we master those fleeting moments of desire, pausing to regain control before reacting impulsively.

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Shemos: The German Inside

Jan 17, 2025

12:08

The Bobover Rebbe saw greatness in Moshe, even when Moshe seemed far removed from holiness. He looked past the struggles and external failings, recognizing the pure, untarnished soul within. In this time of Shovavim, we’re reminded that no matter where we stand or how far we’ve strayed, the ground beneath us is holy. Remove the barriers, reconnect to your essence, and take the next step toward becoming the real you

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Vayechi: On Course Without the Source

Jan 9, 2025

13:00

Yaakov Avinu declares Menashe and Ephraim as 'his own,' despite being raised in Egypt without his direct influence. This highlights that true chinuch isn’t about behavior under supervision, but about how deeply values are internalized. Menashe and Ephraim, raised in a challenging environment, remained steadfast in their principles—reflecting the lasting impact of Yaakov’s chinuch. This teaches us that our values can endure, even when far from the source.

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Vayigash: Contradiction Free

Jan 3, 2025

14:01

Explore a profound lesson from the Beis Halevi, based on Yosef’s question, 'Is my father still alive?' Yosef’s words were not merely an inquiry but a rebuke to his brothers for the pain they caused their father. The Beis Halevi teaches that we often justify our actions with excuses, but when we examine them closely, we see how inconsistent they are. This message encourages us to reflect on our actions, strive for integrity, and align our choices with the will of Hashem, free from contradictions and excuses. Be sure to check out 2 NEW Lechteich podcasts: Footsteps of Greatness:https://24six.app/app/podcast/collection/11397Lechteich Mussar Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lechteich-mussar-podcast/id1787746928

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Chanukah: Ignite and Excite

Dec 26, 2024

9:15

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Vayeishev: Voices from Flames

Dec 19, 2024

11:57

In a world filled with noise, the most profound messages often emerge from silence, revealing meaning where it’s least expected.

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Vayeitzei: Bedrock of Bitachon

Dec 6, 2024

14:03

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Toldos: Empower Your Prayer

Nov 28, 2024

12:06

Empower your tefillah and elevate it to new heights—see the incredible impact it can have, and take inspiration from those who have done so before you.

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Vayeira: Moving Everest

Nov 14, 2024

10:25

At times, our challenges and trials feel as unmovable as Mount Everest, overwhelming us with their seeming permanence. Yet, from the salvation Sarah experienced through the miraculous birth of Yitzchak Avinu, we learn a profound truth: no obstacle is too great for God. Sarah, who thought she was beyond the possibility of bearing a child, discovered that what seems impossible to us is entirely within God’s reach. Her story reminds us that even our greatest struggles are opportunities for divine intervention, and just as God transformed Sarah’s despair into joy, He can shift our own challenges into blessings.

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Lech Lecha: A Spark in a Second

Nov 7, 2024

14:12

This episode reveals the power of a single, transformative moment. Og, inspired by Avraham’s mitzvah, carried that spark of holiness for centuries. Similarly, Rabbi Ronnie Greenwald’s faith in a struggling teen saw her not as a problem but as a future 'Bubbe' with untold potential. One small act can ignite lasting impact, shaping lives and legacies.

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Noach: In Line with the Divine

Nov 1, 2024

15:16

There is a divine order—a 'shura,' or line—in which we are all meant to stand. When we stray from this alignment, as the Dor HaFlaga did, it leads to chaos and ultimately to destruction, as exemplified by the story of the Mabul.

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Yom Kippur: Do Not Soil Your Soil

Oct 11, 2024

19:51

We all aspire to be in the ideal place, the perfect zone, where everything feels just right. But Hashem calls us to embrace and serve Him from wherever we are, in any situation. That’s the essence of our avodah as Yidden—finding meaning and purpose right where we stand. And this is also the beauty and accessibility of teshuva.

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Rosh Hashana: Do Not Point Fingers

Oct 1, 2024

16:08

Synthesizing insights from the the Brisker Rav and the Chiddushei HaRim offers powerful lessons for navigating the turbulent times we live in, while helping us achieve the new selves we aspire to become on this auspicious day.

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Nitzavim: Standing

Sep 26, 2024

14:35

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