Torah Thoughts is a podcast providing insights and meaning into the world of Judaism, mental health and personal growth. Features many guests across the spectrum of Jewish wisdom.
B"H The 17th of Tammuz marks moments of disconnection and division in our history. But this day also holds the potential to transform into one of joy and unity. As Torah learning grows, connection to Hashem deepens, nations support Israel, and our land is protected—we pray for leadership that will unite Am Yisrael across the world. Let's use this day to strengthen our bond with Hashem and with each other.
B"H There's a unique calmness that descends with Shabbat, Menuchah. It's not just rest. It's a deep, spiritual peace the world craves but rarely finds. Without Shabbat, Menuchah is missing. But when you taste it, everything changes. Try Shabbat. Feel the tranquility. Reconnect with the Divine. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H Spiritual and emotional growth isn't a quick fix. Just like you can't train for a marathon in one day, you can't transform your character overnight. It's about showing up consistently step by step, day by day. What's one small thing you can do today to grow closer to your best self-and to God? To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H Instead of reacting instantly to emotions like anger, pause. Slow down. Feel the feelings fully. Then respond in a way that's calm, thoughtful, and actually addresses the root issue.
B"H Sharing what Canada means to me on a spiritual level even with the growing concerns about antisemitism in our society. This land's natural beauty and the kindness of its people inspire me deeply. There's something about the positive, welcoming spirit of Canadians that gives me hope and connection.
B"H How can Jews stay connected to Eretz Yisrael, even from across the world?
B"H As a psychotherapist and rabbi, I believe real growth starts with honest self-reflection. Where are you thriving? Where is there room to grow? Be your own mentor. Tap into the power of your soul to become better for yourself, for your loved ones, and for your connection with God. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson z”l taught us how he instilled in his students a deep sense of purpose. The Rebbe taught:
B"H Antisemitism isn't new. It's a mutating virus that takes different forms in every generation. We see it as far back as Pharaoh in Egypt—driven by fear, insecurity, and hate. But here's the Jewish response, then and now:
B"H Peace isn't weakness. It's strength with clarity. The prophets dreamed of a world without war But until our enemies let go of their hate, we stand strong and unshakable. True peace comes when they accept Israel's right to exist forever. H To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H Tefillin When worn with kavannah (intention), tefillin carry the name of Hashem infusing us with strength, clarity, and divine connection. They remind us who we are. They protect. They inspire awe in the nations. In 1967, prior to the Six Day War, the Lubavitcher Rebbe zt'l started a Tefillin campaign. He said, based on the Talmud, that “When one puts Tefillin on his head, he projects fear over our enemies wherever they are.” To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H Those who choose destruction are choosing their own downfall. But there's another path—the path of partnership, coexistence, and blessing. That's the vision of the Abraham Accords—rooted in Avraham Avinu's legacy and alive today for those willing to hear Hashem's call. You don't have to love Israel. But accept that we're here—and we're not going anywhere. Choose cooperation. Choose opportunity. Choose life. Am Yisrael Chai. ✡
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B"H Jews and Muslims share a common father, Avraham. While history has seen conflict between the children of Yitzchak and Yishmael, Jewish teachings hint at a future of unity. A time when the Ishmaelites will recognize the covenant with Yitzchak… And together, side by side, as family—usher in peace for the world. There's hope. And it's rooted in our shared beginnings. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
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B"H An ancient Jewish prophecy tells of a time before the Final Redemption, A regime from Persia (modern-day Iran) will rise and threaten to destroy the world. But Hashem promises — the redemption will come. Not through pain. Not through war. But through light, unity, and divine mercy. Now is the time to act. To pray. To do good. To stand together — and help bring the world to its highest purpose. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H We often talk about motherly love, but what about fatherly love? It's not just about affection. It's about guidance, mentorship, and helping us grow into our potential. Just like a father encourages his child to rise, build, and contribute—so too does God guide us with love and purpose. Both motherly and fatherly love shape who we become. We need both.
B"H One of the greatest sins in the world? Public humiliation. The Talmud teaches it's better to throw yourself into a fiery furnace than to embarrass someone. That's how seriously our Torah takes the power of words. Because humiliating someone is like spilling their blood it can kill their spirit.
B"H What makes a friendship truly deep and lasting?
B"H There's a misconception that only rabbis or scholars can teach Torah. But the truth? The Torah was given to every Jewish soul. Each of us carries a unique spark of Torah something that resonates deeply within us and it's not just a privilege to share it, it's a responsibility. This is the essence of Torat Chesed—teaching Torah as an act of love and kindness. The greatest leaders of our people taught: If you know a little, teach a little. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H On Shavuot, we don't just remember, we relive. Every soul stood at Sinai. The revelation wasn't a story it's our story. A forever connection between us and Hashem. We received the Torah as one nation, like one person with one heart. Unity was the vessel for Divine presence then—and it still is now. The Ten Commandments aren't just rules. They're deep calls to live with love, purpose, and connection to Hashem, and to each other. Let's receive the Torah this Shavuot with awareness, unity, and open hearts. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H Shavuot is more than a holiday, it's a wedding between us and Hashem. Shavuot is about finding the people who help us access our truest selves and our unique piece of the Torah. ✨ To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H Did you know the original Shema once included the Ten Commandments? Why was this format changed? And what does that teach us about the role of the Shema as a gateway to the entire Torah? Tune in for a deeper understanding of one of Judaism's most iconic prayers. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H What's the holiest site in Judaism? It's not where we received the Torah. As we approach Shavuot, we remember Har Sinai — but also realize it was only the beginning. The Torah wasn't meant to stay in the desert. It was meant to be lived, built, and radiated from the Land of Israel. This is the full picture. This is the dream. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H The return of Yerushalayim is not just history; it's a wonder, a sign that Hashem has returned to Zion. The Jewish people being back in Yerushalayim is just the beginning. Our mission? To radiate the light of Torah, goodness, and kindness to the entire world. Yerushalayim belongs to the Jewish people — but its light is meant to shine on all nations. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H Our home isn't exile, it's Yerushalayim. There is a deep longing of the Jewish soul for the holy city — a place where spiritual and physical wholeness meet, and the light of holiness shines. Even in the safety of places like North America, we're still in galut. Our hearts remain turned toward Jerusalem. We pray for her peace. For her rebuilding. For a world made whole. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
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B"H Though the absence of the Beis Hamikdash limits their full expression, our yearning for Divine connection remains powerful. King David danced before God with all his might—reminding us that our bodies, too, are vessels for praise. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H Time is a construct—but what if we told you there's a Jewish way to relate to it that changes everything? In Jewish time, there's something called a chalak—a unit of time that lasts just 3.5 seconds. Sounds tiny? It is. But when you learn to use each Chalak intentionally, those tiny moments add up to massive impact. In this reel, we talk about how this ancient concept holds a powerful secret to living a more meaningful, purposeful life—one halak at a time. ✨ To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H Not all traits are good or bad. It's all about how you channel them. Judaism teaches that even so-called “negative” traits—like anger or stubbornness can be used for good. The Jewish people are called a stiff-necked nation. It sounds harsh… but that same stubbornness is what helped us survive 2,000 years of exile. Anger? Destructive when uncontrolled but powerful when used to fight injustice or stand up for what's right. Every trait has potential. The question is: how will you use it? To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H What does enlightenment look like in Judaism? It's not about escaping the physical, it's about elevating it. Rebbe Shimon bar Yochai teaches us that true holiness is found in the everyday: in honoring Shabbat, in carrying myrtle, in seeing the sacred within the simple. #judaism #spirituality #shabbat #baryochai #lagbaomer #jewishwisdom To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H The land of Israel isn't just geography ,it's the spiritual heartbeat of Jewish mysticism. From Rebbe Shimon bar Yochai to the Arizal and Rebbe Nachman, the greatest Kabbalists drew their deepest revelations from this sacred soil. On Lag B'Omer, we celebrate that eternal bond between Kabbalah and the land where its light shines brightest. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
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B"H Let's talk about the power of pausing. Instead of constantly scrolling and absorbing others' thoughts, take a break—use that space to reflect on the people in your life. How can you connect with them more deeply? How can you offer support that's truly thoughtful and sweet? Sometimes the best insights come when we step back from the noise. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H We always hear “eat slowly,” but in Judaism, there's a deeper layer. We're talking eating in holiness. Settled consciousness. When you slow down, you don't just digest better—you connect. To the moment. To your food. To gratitude. It's not just about health. It's about presence. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H The significance of blue and white in Judaism. The colors of the Israeli flag aren't just aesthetic, they're deeply spiritual. White stands for purity and renewal. Blue, or techelet, is a royal biblical dye used in Jewish garments and tzitzit. Together, they reflect our identity and purpose as a nation meant to bring divine light into the world. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H Judaism and Zionism are deeply intertwined. From Avraham's journey to the land God promised, Eretz Yisrael has always been at the heart of our soul. As we celebrate Israel's independence, we remember our mission: to be a light unto the nations, a house of prayer for all people. Never let anyone separate us from that purpose. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H On Israel's Remembrance Day, we remember heroes like Noach Bograd, who fled persecution in Russia to build a life in Israel—and his son Yechezkel, who gave his life defending it in the Yom Kippur War. Their legacy lives on in every Jew who sacrifices for Am Yisrael—whether on the battlefield or in daily acts of courage and faith. This is mesiras nefesh—the self-sacrifice that taps into the deepest parts of our soul and binds us to our people. As the Lubavitcher Rebbe taught: every Jew is a soldier in Hashem's army, spreading the light of Torah and mitzvot and building true, lasting peace. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H As Israel's Memorial Day and Independence Day approach, we're reflecting on the powerful meaning behind Hatikvah — Israel's national anthem. The famous line “Od lo avda tikvateinu” (“Our hope is not yet lost”) is rooted in Ezekiel's vision of the dry bones — a symbol of the Jewish people's unbreakable spirit and their dream to return to their homeland. Hatikvah reminds us that true hope means trusting in God while also having the strength and perseverance to survive and rebuild. May the Jewish spirit and the light of our land continue to inspire the world. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H It's my birthday and I want to bless you all with peace, love, joy and connection. And all the good in this world ad meah veesrim - until 120 years . To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H In Judaism, we don't just celebrate holidays—we embrace holy days. Days designed to renew us. Elevate us. Connect us to joy, beauty, and higher consciousness. In this video, we dive into the power of Shabbat, the holiest day of the year—and how it's not meant to be a once-a-year feeling, but a weekly awakening. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H 1.5 million Jewish children. Their names, stories, and lives were stolen in the Holocaust. We speak of tragedy, but our very existence as Jews today is a miracle of survival. To honor the 6 million, we carry a responsibility: To create mini sanctuaries—in our hearts, our homes, and our families—where the Divine can dwell. To learn their names. To do mitzvos in their memory. To live lives that shine with purpose, faith, and light. We remember. We rebuild. We sanctify To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H What's the secret to Jewish wealth? It's not just gold or property—it's the Torah. In this video, From the promise that the Jewish people will leave every exile with great wealth, to the hidden code in the word “Vehi”, we reveal how our connection to Torah, mitzvot, and belief in one God has sustained us through every challenge—and brought us true riches. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
B"H What does it really mean to “live in the moment”—Jewishly? It's not just about mindfulness. It's about holding the past, present, and future together. We remember the Exodus. We anticipate Shavuot and receiving the Torah. And we live every moment with Hashem's eternal name—past, present, and future—as our guide. This is Jewish presence. This is sacred time. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
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