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A-Muse is unscripted Torah musings by Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

Rabbi Ari Bensoussan


    • Jun 18, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 57 EPISODES


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    Parshat Shlach- Of Roots, Fruits & Worms- War With Iran & The Level We Must Reach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 34:05


    I Know. We are all feeling it. The war in Israel and our brothers and sisters suffering in bomb shelters as missiles mercilessly rain down upon them. In our class today we share chizuk and ideas to help us gain clarity and focus as jews always do in the face of evil. Along the way we come face to face with those who put their mouths and false pretenses before the truths their eyes are showing them.

    BeChukotai- Isn't About Time You Followed Through On Your Learning? (Warning Heavy Mussar)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 47:11


    Lag Baomer- Fire Focus To Receive Heavenly By The Fire Of the Rashbi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 48:33


    This is a fun one. I laugh so hard in the middle I need a moment to compose myself. We go through some outrageous stories of the Rashbi that shed light on what we as a people should focus on to tear up any bad decree's in heaven. Along the way, my son shares an interesting thought and I drop a Major push to buy some Artscroll sets at 25 percent off!Here is my personal Link to buy those sets: http://artscroll.com/linker/rebari/link/Books/

    Acharei Mot/ Kedoshim- The Most Famous Ramban & A Little Known Ramban Teaches Real Living In this World & The Next

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 55:05


    This one is pretty hard hitting. I didn't mean for it to be so intense but I realized how much I have personally weakened in my own Kedusha since I have moved from Israel and I guess this is the product of that! We talk about the famous Ramban of Menuval B'reshut hatroah in todays society. We find a hidden gem of a Ramban in Acharei Mot that teaches 4 levels of living for this world and the next. And a funny story in a pizza shop in Israel.

    Tazria-Metzorah- Getting to the Cause of Lashon Hara & Melava Malka with Reb Shayala

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 45:16


    Welcome Back!! We are starting up again after Pesach with a brand new Shiur on the 3 causes of Lashon Hara based on the Amazing Sefer 'Pushing Your Buttons' On the Parsha written by Rabbi Moshe Gruenstein. We ask if Hashem is a Scout or a Scoreboard and hear some amazing ideas about the Luz Bone, Reb Shayala and Melava Malka. Enjoy! ^^Announcement^^- I am excited to announce a new online community and class I am giving on Shaare Habitachon, this FREE class is powered by Meaningful Minute we called this series "Faith it till you make it". The only way to watch these classes is by signing up on this link-https://5iuumx7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iWHpghskY-ERpnel9Mk9fb9jV8XsXYySclhEw7WaTtQ07xFTECCZZ0FsTPy-LOcwRu_wl8dqfOkpBskvm2YRFoD_m9mMRnP4bclcWqfr10GMOVvzxsKP04AoTEBLXyYO-yjdW5RT3eQsocxK756EM5gaBL6jKrwe-8_Yyp-5Kco=&c=vCY_rlhMTRFopYJYUnOmAwwbtmeTpk9MoBLo8oxlnL_G2uERZqd41Q==&ch=2-OjNaHij0AZjX4oG90fH2gpf7Q8-UrfT2nrzncsKCq7VmukqFOufQ==

    PESACH!!- A Powerful, Playful & Impactful Focus On A SEDER That Will Breath Pride Into Our Yidishkeit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 60:35


    It is finally here! SEDER TIME! Please grab a pen and paper for this one because it is the legendary focused Seder From My Rebbi Rav Berkowitz with all the Fire I can muster. We laugh and learn some heavy hitting points of how to imbue our children with a fierce sense of jewish identity and show them the secret of our immortality! Yeah we also talk about stocks.I have made Pesach Cards that explain this class in detail and so much more about a focused seder. Please email me at:ari@wearechazak.com for a free copy.

    Pesach Is Upon US!!-1- What Should Our Kids Walk Away From Pesach With?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 39:01


    Pesach is here!! We begin our journey to unravel the mystery of what we are meant to give over to our children and ourselves over the course of Pesach. Even if you are heard my other Pesach Shiurim I cover new ground in this shiur so give it a listen!!Big NEWS!! Chazak LA has teamed up with Artscroll! When you order from Artscroll and use the following link:https://www.artscroll.com/linker/rebari/homeyou will get incredible Artscroll books and be donating to Chazak LA at the same time. A percentage of each order will be a donation to help spreading Torah to LA and the world!If you live in California use Promo Code- WESTCOAST to upgrade from ground shipping to EXPEDITED SHIPPING for free! 

    Parshat Parah- There's No "i" In Emunah & Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 47:31


    In this episode we tackle the idea of humility in the Parah Adumah. Along the way we hear about husbands avodah in marriage and how the build up from Parshat Shekalim culminates in Nissan. Oh Yeah, there is a lot about marriage. Like more than I should've shared. Enjoy!Last licks on helping keep this podcast and more Torah going! thechesedfund.com/chazak/torah-in-motion-chazak-non-stop-2025/teams/rabbiariandnaomibensoussan

    Purim- Amazing "Tail"s Of the Megillah & The Love of Tragedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 46:59


    YESSSS!! PURIM is the happiest time of the year. We discuss some amazing little known stories of the Megillah, like what is the deal with Vashti's tail? We then explore th very difficult challenges Esther faced and how she in her times and we in our times will persevere.Thank you to all those who donated to my organization the Chazak L.A. campaign. We are still trying to finish it off please help us continue spreading Torah to the world. Below is the Tax-deductible link:thechesedfund.com/chazak/torah-in-motion-chazak-non-stop-2025/teams/rabbiariandnaomibensoussan

    PURIM!!- Adar - The Simcha Of Not Having An Answer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 33:07


    WOW WOW WOW!!! What a beautiful turn out and FIRE TORAH! We explore the concept of Marbin B'Simcha, and the some incredible stories along the way. Its an emotional one, and a simcha filled one. Here is the link to the fundraiser- http://thechesedfund.com/chazak/torah-in-motion-chazak-non-stop-2025/teams/rabbiariandnaomibensoussanAny donation over $101 will get a misheberach on my Whatsapp status !!! 

    A-Muse- The Long Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 6:14


     A Short thought, with a long reach. In this quick little amuse I also make a bit of a pitch, the once a year reach out to those who enjoy the podcast and want to partner with all the Torah that myself and Chazak LA share daily with the world. Your contribution enables us to continue teaching Torah to Klal Yisroel.If your feeling a surge of Hakarat Hatov here is the link! The Fundraiser begins Now and will the Link will be live until after Purim.Thanks and Enjoy! http://thechesedfund.com/chazak/torah-in-motion-chazak-non-stop-2025/teams/rabbiariandnaomibensoussan 

    Purim Is In The AIR! - Mindset For Purim This Year- What Kind Of Anti Semitism Are We Up Against?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 41:28


    Purim Is Coming!! We delve in to the idea of what kind of mitzvah Purim is and what kind of Anti Semitism there was then and how it is applicable to us now. We end with a mindset necessary for this year Purim and hopefully for the rest of our lives. I do not ever fundraise during year, but now is the time my organization, Chazak LA reaches out to our listeners  for help to continue our holy work in teaching Torah to the masses. If you would like to help us and become an ambassador of Chazak LA and the Torah I teach by making a fundraising group for our Fundraiser next week March 4th and 5th please email me - Ari@wearechazak.com, I personally answer all emails and look forward to hearing from you. Anyone who makes a group will get a personal shout out from me in future podcasts! Enjoy!

    Mishpatim-"Walking in Others' Shoes: The Power of Sensitivity in Our Lives"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 53:30


    In this episode, we explore the Torah's perspective on causing harm to others—the good, the bad, and the ugly of it all. We dive into the importance of developing sensitivities and attempting to see things from another person's perspective. Ultimately, we discuss how we can never truly know what someone else is going through, and how that awareness should shape the way we interact with both strangers and loved ones.

    Yitro- Accepting The Real Torah & A Women's Olam Habah

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 47:35


    ***TRIGGER WARNING-HEAVY MUSSAR*** Todays Women Shiur enters into the incredible idea of Kabalot Hatorah being what the Maharal calls "MUCHRACHI" (definition in the Shiur). From there we traverse into the little known world of building a Jewish women's Olam Habah. I have been giving this class for several years and once in a while will shift into heavier mussar, please listen to this as a high level of discipline and as a level to one day reach. Do not play this out loud in your home or car as we touch on delicate marriage subjects.

    Beshalach - Mizmor L'Todah - Singing Our Eternal Thanks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 35:18


    In this episode we delved into the incredible world of Hodah- Thanksgiving to Hashem. Thanks for being alive and for all the innumerable Chessed Hashem does for us each and every second of every day. This is a powerful deep dive into the Psalm of Mizmor L'todah that we say each day and how to muster those deep feelings of love and appreciation to Hashem, Enjoy.

    Bo- Choshech- The Intense Darkness of Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 50:54


    Transmission of Torah From Moshe to You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 44:44


    In this weeks class we cover the Mesorah of Torah from Moshe to us today. This is a very important class to know that the same Torah Moshe taught the Jews in the Midbar is the same that we are learning and teaching today. (One correction- I said the the Yemenite Jews concerning their lack of Torah Shel bal Peh in truth I meant the Ethiopian jews)

    Chanukah- Part Three- Flames, Wicks and oil Make Incredible Children & Prepare to See Like Never Before

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 52:19


    In our next installment of Chanukah, we talk about the prep involved in set up of the menorah and why Eliyahu Hanavi feels the set up is key. We then delve deeper into the aspects of flame (Neshama) Wicks (Guf) and Oil ( Chochmah). In the end we tie it up with some heavy emotion-namely, not seeing help from above time after time and how staring a the candles can help with that. Somehow the concept of "Thru- Hiking" helps shed light on the entire idea thru-out. Enjoy and Chanukah Sameach.

    Chanukah- Part Two- Ohr Haganuz Sheds Light On The Most Evil Of Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 45:59


    As we move closer towards Chanukah our second step in the Avodah is discussed. Tapping into the Ohr Haganuz and how implementing it can save us from the darkness of Yavan. A darkness that was implemented to destroy us at our core. A darkness meant to make us forget the Torah. How could they make us forget? We explore some self searching thoughts that examine ourselves and out commitment to Torah.  We then delve into the second Avodah of what to concentrate on when we watch our candles , our personal Ohr Haganuz.  

    Vayetzei- Yaakov & Eisav- Of Origins, Destiny & The Power of Tears

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 41:48


    Chayei Sarah- Become a Gadol... In Four Simple & Extremely Challenging Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 48:10


    Welcome to an unknown Gem of a Shiur given from My Rebbi, Rav Yitzchok Berkowitz many years ago. Hidden away in the decades old recordings this one is very close to my heart. It is both challenging and simple, a call to greatness in four steps. I get emotional because how could you not when you tap into the one chance we have at life and living it to our fullest potential. Enjoy, Like , Susbcribe!

    Vayeira- Of Challenges and Sacrifices - Free Will Needs To be Free!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 48:22


    Vayeira is the address of Free Will and Sacrifice. We explore the ten tests of Avraham and the making of an actual choice based on nothing but choice itself. Along the way, we share stories of Reb Nosson Tzvi Finkel A"h, Rochel Imeinu and my own personal struggle with some hard life decisions. Enjoy! If you like what you are hearing please consider a good old subscribe and a like! That one second extra helps keep us afloat. 

    A-Muse- 7 - The Gift of The G'nai Yidden

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 16:53


    In this A-muse , I share an idea that hit me and resonated enough that I felt like I had to share it. Feel good about standing out for what is right. Feel good that you and I would be a 'klum' amongst greater people. Feel good with control and grabbing greatness, no matter how small that greatness may seem. Enjoy

    Parshat Noach- Of Giants Passions, Angels Envy and Man's Greatness Above Them All

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 43:43


    In this week's Women Shiur, we begin to tackle some incredible ideas that they may never have taught you in Yeshiva growing up. The mysteries of Og Melech HaBashan and his deep connection to Noach and Moshe. This deep dive is in an effort to unearth some hidden gems of the past to ignite some new love for our oldest limud. Enjoy

    The One Before Yom Kippur- The First Step Is Admitting I'm Not the Problem, But I Have a Problem...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 52:56


    In this Yom Kippur Prep Shiur, we explore the real in depth analysis of what Vidui , Charatah & Kabalah for the future are REALLY about in order to begin an amazing life of ever lasting change. Along the way I talk about meeting one of my hero's and what my son's stolen bike has to with Reb Shamshon Refael Hirsch. The King of Rohan, Gandolph the Gray and Oscar Schindler stop by as well! Enjoy!

    Rosh Hashanah- Malchiyut (Kingship of Hashem) - It's All About Soul!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 49:16


    Rosh Hashana is upon us my friends! What is the proper mindset to have when standing before our king and crowning him once again this year? In this Women Shiur we explore this idea while traversing through the different stages of life, each compared to different levels of soul. Donkeys will bray and Dogs will bark in this episode to help us define ourselves and our commitment to Hashem this year.

    The Joy of Judgment!- Getting a clear view into Judgment and asking for real life on Rosh Hashana

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 43:18


    Rosh Hashana is getting closer, now is the time to begin thinking and preparing our minds for this incredible day. If you will only listen to one Shiur about Rosh Hashana this year , I would highly recommend this one! In this Women's Shiur we delve deep into the concept of Judgment on this most auspicious of days and what our attitude is meant to be for an uplifting and positive rosh Hashana and year to follow. Enjoy!

    Tisha B'av- Crying For Something Real- My Personal Meditation to Prepare Myself for the Avodah of Sorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 13:05


    Chodesh Av Special Edition- Our Avodah Of This Most Suspenseful Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 49:49


    Chodesh Av is upon us.. I was feeling unsettled after a year of Mourning so many atrocities to just go into Chodesh Av like any other year. I delved into sources and prayed to Hashem for clarity. This Shiur is outcome of it all.In the place of mourning may we dance together as one this Tisha B'av with Mashiach in the third Bet Hamikdash, Amen! 

    A-Muse-6- I Lay My Soul Bare, So That We All Can See the Souls of Our Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 24:32


    If You Listen to one A-Muse , let it be this one. I did not plan to get so emotional or go so raw when I sat down to record, but the Eibishter had other plans. In this A-Muse we search for what quality makes a Jewish leader. We then reflect this characterisitc on our own lives and see if we are living up to our own responsibilities as Rabbeim and as parents.  

    Fast Day- 17th Of Tamuz- An Original Thought To Make The Fast Meaningful & Fulfilling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 39:30


    Jewish History & Destiny- The Giants of The Mishnah & Gemara

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 43:55


    Jewish History & Destiny- Post Destruction, Reb Akiva , Reb Yehuda Hanasi and The Mishna's Origin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 43:12


    In this Women's History Shiur , We skip to Post- Second Bet Hamikdash to focus on the origin of our current survival in this very long exile. We go through some unfortunate and unpleasant stories as we meander through our origins of exile. Reb Akiva, Reb Yehuda Hanasi and even Marcus Areilus are introduced in this emotional and necessary shiur.

    Jewish History & Destiny- Kings David & Shlomo- Building of Mashiach's Dynasty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 41:12


    Jewish History & Destiny- The Origins of David Hamelech , The Goliath of Our Days & The Silent Simcha of Shavuot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 50:46


    Action Packed Shiur this week! TOO MUCH TO WRITE ABOUT IN ONE LITTLE DESCRIPTION! David Hamelech , Parenting , Makings of a King , War, The need of a Goliath-so David can win , Jews in Galut and so much more about Love and Simcha in Shavuot. Enjoy!Please take out a minute to subscribe and send out to others so we can spread Awesome Torah Everywhere!

    Jewish History & Destiny-The Times of Shaul Hamelech- Todays Kings are the Parents in Each Home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 44:46


    Jewish History And Destiny- The Times of The Shoftim- We Sinned, We Suffered, We Cried, We Defeated, We Prospered.. Repeat!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 45:13


    Jewish History and Destiny- Moshe & Yehoshua- Yom Ha'atzmaut , Spies & Spoils of War

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 49:37


    Women Shiur- Mindfully Counting Sefirot - To Reach 49 Levels of Purity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 37:38


    In this Brand-New Class, We explore the mystical world of counting the Sefirot based on the 7 weeks and the 7 Sefirot corresponding to them. Some great references and emotional insights keep this class both intense and fun through out. Enjoy!please subscribe and send feedback to- sponsorawesometorah@gmail.com

    Women Shiur- The Entire PESACH SEDER- The Secret To Our Immortality

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 61:20


    In this weeks Shiur , We lock-in on the Pesach Seder. This is information that has been culled over years of learning from my Rebbi, Rav Berkovitz, of how a Focus Seder can infuse responsibility and love for Judaism in to our children and ourselves. They will learn what it means to be Jewish, know Hashem loves them and walk away with an understanding of the secret of our Immortality. 

    Women Shiur- Get The Pesach Theme LOCKED-IN For the Seder So It Stays With you , Forever.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 45:52


    In this Shiur we begin to unearth the incredible thought process needed to find the Theme we are obligated to give over to our children and ourselves this Pesach Seder. We cover the first of two classes , here we delve into the Theme of the seder hidden in Vhi SHemadah, and Pesach's name of Skipping over us. ( Apologies for the static, I think the wire is loose , I will try and fix for the future!)

    Women Shiur- Chodesh Nissan- Parshat Hachodesh: Becoming NEW, Those Who NEW, NEW!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 43:14


    In this weekly women shiur we explore the power of Parshat Hachodesh/ Month of Nissan and how to tap into them. This is one of those classes that pull back the curtain of mystery surrounding these incredibly deep and wonderful parts of the Jewish Calendar. Renew yourself and feel an awesome change on Rosh Chodesh Nissan following the ideas presented in this class.Please rate and subscribe to help spread out Torah Content to so many more Yidden!

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