Podcasts about Bavel

The Rebbe writes that when encountering spiritual laxity, one must not compromise Torah standards to make things easier. Instead, like Rav in Bavel, one should strengthen boundaries and uphold Torah values, ensuring the community remains steadfast even amid challenges. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/007/2079

Chazal teach that a person should not take leave of his friend through ordinary conversation, laughter, lightheadedness, or idle words, but through a dvar halacha because through that, “he remembers him.”Why are endings so spiritually powerful? Why does the Gemara specifically require halacha, not simply Torah? And why is the Gemara's example connected to Adam HaRishon, Bavel, and the palm trees of Babylonia?In this final shiur of the Tomer Devorah year, Rav Burg explores the inner meaning of goodbye. A goodbye is not merely the end of an encounter. It is a threshold, the delicate space between presence and absence, where memory is formed and meaning is encoded.When we part from another person, we can escape the vulnerability of the moment through joking, distraction, or empty chatter. Or we can leave them with something life-giving. A dvar halacha is Torah that becomes movement, a path forward. It says: I may be leaving, but I am not leaving you empty.Through the image of the palm tree, Chazal reveal the secret of healthy attachment: even when branches spread outward, there remains one heart. Even in Bavel, the place of exile, confusion, and fragmentation, there can still be inner unity.True connection does not create dependency. It helps another person internalize light, direction, and strength. And sometimes, the people we meet awaken Torah within us that we did not even know we were carrying.

Birkat Chatanim | More (or perhaps less) Than You Thought... by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom We are all familiar with ברכת חתנים, although generally in its more common referent - "Sheva Berakhot". We examine the sources and the divided practice of Bavel vs. Eretz Yisrael regarding how many Berakhot are said - and propose an explanation for the need for "Panim Chadashot" (a "new face" at the celebration) which is required to justify re-reciting these Berakhot at a feast given to honor the new couple. This shiur was lovingly given in honor of the forthcoming marriage of our son, Kovy to his בחירת לב, Zoe. May their lives always be filled with שפע ברכות...seven times over. Source sheet >>

Playlist Taj Mahal, Phanton Blues Band: Crazy About A Jukebox; Fats Domino: Blue Monday; Jay McShann: Confessin’ The Blues; Bix Beiderbecke: Clarinet Marmelade; Beny Goodman: After You’ve Gone; Dubbelaar: Mose Allison: Don’t Get Around Much Anymore; Ben Webster: Don’t Get Around Much Anymore; Stan Getz Quartet: Like Someone In Love; Floriaan Wempe, Fay Claassen, Rob van Bavel, Steve Zwanink, Willie Jones II: Angel Roy; Monty Alexander, Luke Sellick, Jason Brown, Bobby Thomas jr.: You Make Me Feel Brand New; Julian Lage, John Medeski, Jorge Roeder, Kenny Wollesen: Talking Drum; Pat Metheny: Don’t Look Down; Wes Montgomery: Tequila.

התוכן האחריות לומר לזולת את כל האמת בלי פשרות – נוגע מאוד, כי כאשר הלה יפגש סוכ"ס מי שכן יאמר לו את כל האמת בדברים היוצאים מן הלב ויתעורר ויתהפך מן הקצה אל הקצה – יבוא הלה אליו בטענה היתכן שהוא לא אמר לו את האמת לפני זה?! מצד אהבת ישראל יש לקרב כל יהודי – אבל בלי לוותר אפי' על דקדוק קל של דברי סופרים! וכמסופר בגמ' שכאשר רב הגיע לבבל "בקעה מצא וגדר בה גדר" ["עמי הארצים היו ומזלזלין במצוות והחמיר עליהן לעשות סייג להרחיקן מן העבירה כאדם הגודר בקעה פרוצה לשומרה". רש"י] (בנוגע לבשר בחלב, עירובין ושימוש באילן בשבת). ורק כך נהי' בבל מקום תורה עד ש"הלכה כבבלי"! וההוראה: כאשר נתקלים בענין שהדור "פרוץ" בו – לא צ"ל הגישה לוותר קצת אלא להיפך – "גדר בה גדר". ואף אם בהתחלה לא ישמחו כ"כ..., הרי מכיון שזהו רצון ה' בתורה ש"דרכי' דרכי נועם וכל נתיבותי' שלום" – הרי זוהי אהבת ישראל לאמיתתה, ולבסוף יודו לו!משיחת י"ט כסלו ה'תשל"ה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=24-04-2026 Synopsis One must tell others the whole truth about the Torah, without compromise. And if you don't tell another Jew the whole truth, then later when someone does, and that Jew is awakened and transformed, he may come back to you with a complaint for not having told him earlier…Ahavas Yisroel requires drawing every Jew near, without conceding even the slightest detail. As the Gemara relates about Rav who, upon arriving in Bavel, “found an open area” (a lack of observance with regard to meat and milk, eruvin, and using a tree on Shabbos), “and he fenced it in” (Rashi: “he imposed stringencies upon them in order to make a safeguard and distance them from sin, like a person who fences in a breached field to protect it.”). And in was precisely in this way that Bavel become a place of Torah, to the extent that “the halachah follows Bavli.” The lesson is that when one encounters a breach, an area in Torah in which the generation isn't careful, the correct approach is not to relinquish any aspect of Yiddishkeit, but on the contrary, to “fence it in” by adding additional stringencies. Even if at first people won't be happy about it, nevertheless, since this is Hashem's will as set forth in the Torah whose “ways are ways of pleasantness and all its paths are peace,” this is the true expression of Ahavas Yisroel, and in the end they will thank him for it.Excerpt from sichah of 19 Kislev 5735 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=24-04-2026 לע"נ מרת מלכה רייזל בת הרה"ח ר' מרדכי דובער ע"ה ראזענפעלד ליום היארצייט שלה ח' אייר. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.נדבת בנה הרב מנחם מענדל הכהן שי' ראזענפעלד

Vorige week kondigden we het al aan: er is een hoop ‘verse oogst’ binnengekomen. Deze TORcast een selectie uit de verse jazz en aanverwanten…. En een paar minder verse, waar ik niet van af kon blijven…. Playlist: Peter Bernstein, Martin Schack, Hermund Nygård: Star Eyes; Taj Mahal, Phantom Blues Band: Wild About My Lovin’; Alessia Cara, Norah Jones: I’m In Trouble; Floriaan Wempe, Fay Claassen, Rodolfo Fereira Neves, Rob van Bavel, Steve Zwanink, Willie JonesIII: Gonna Be Alright; Dual City Concert Band, Ewout Dercksen: Melancholia de Bornos; Larry Coryell, Philip Catherine, Lars Danielson: Bags’ Groove; Chris Potter, Bill Frisell & Friends: Into Africa; Chicago Soul Jazz Collective: A Town Called Mercy.

Vandaag het gesprek met Babette Porcelijn. Babette is systeemdenker, schrijver en spreker op het snijvlak van economie en duurzaamheid. Ze ontwikkelde de trias economica, een principe dat economische macht scheidt en besluitvorming democratiseert. Babette studeerde Industrieel Ontwerpen aan de TU Delft en is auteur van meerdere boeken, waaronder De verborgen impact (30.000+ exemplaren verkocht) en Het happy 2050 scenario (10.000+). In maart 2026 verscheen De trias economica – economie zonder verborgen impact.. Laten we beginnen… Samenvatting In aflevering 491 van de Decide for Impact podcast spreekt Erno Hannink met systeemdenker en auteur Babette Porcelijn over haar nieuwe boek De Trias Economica, Economie zonder Verborgen Impact, gepresenteerd bij De Nederlandsche Bank. Porcelijn beschrijft hoe haar onderzoek naar milieu-impact (De Verborgen Impact) en toekomstscenario's (Happy 2050) leidde tot de conclusie dat economische besluiten nu ondemocratisch in boardrooms worden bepaald door aandeelhouders, wat machts- en vermogensconcentratie, ongelijkheid en uiteindelijk maatschappelijke en ecologische instabiliteit veroorzaakt. Ze koppelt dit aan de historische cyclus van opkomst en verval (Van Bavel) en pleit voor scheiding van economische machten: financiële macht, publieke regels en uitvoerende bedrijfsmacht. Voorstellen omvatten o.a. stakeholders-zeggenschap, bredere vertegenwoordiging (ook natuur en toekomstige generaties) en het uit het commerciële domein halen van de financiële sector om de groeidwang door geldschepping en rente te verminderen, met ruimte voor een sterker MKB. Ze nodigt uit tot meedenken en experimenteren via thinkbigactnow.org. Wat ik zoal leerde van Babette: 00:00 intro - 02:40 De lancering van het boek De Trais Economica 06:50 Waarom schrjif je een boek over de economie, als niet-econoom 8:20 De macht van het mondiale Noorden over het mondiale Zuiden waardoor we daar verborgen impact kunnen hebben. 09:00 Het vliegticket is goedkoper dan een treinticket omdat je de vervuiling niet hoeft te betalen. 10:30 Degene die getroffen worden door die beslissingen hebben geen enkele inspraak en dat is ondemocratisch. 12:00 Oorlog is iets verschrikkelijks en dat wil je voorkomen. 16:05 Het kapitalistische systeem, zoals we het nu hebben ingericht, is ondemocratisch, wat onvermijdelijk leidt tot vermogens- en machtsconcentratie. 17:00 Uitleg van de cyclus van Bas van Bavel uit het boek De onzichtbare hand. (pagina 115) 18:50 We koersen richting de fase van verval uit deze cyclus. 20:40 De rijkste helft van de wereld heeft 98% van al het bezit. 22:40 Belastingen zijn hét instrument voor herverdeling. 24:00 Belastingen zijn het beste 'goede doel' dat er is. 26:30 Zolang we nog een democratie hebben, kunnen we er iets tegen doen. 30:40 De zin van het leven is dat je bijdraagt aan de toekomst van het collectief en dat de volgende generatie succesvol kan zijn. 35:10 De trias politica als basis voor de trias economica. 35:40 De drie machten in de economie. 37:00 Aandeelhoudersvergadering vervangen door een stakeholdersvergadering. 38:00 Kapitalisme is trickle-up. Het geld gaat omhoog. 41:20 Arbeid loont niet meer en is daarom voor het arme deel van de bevolking, geld loont nu. Daar moeten we vanaf. 43:40 De financiële sector uit het commerciële domein halen, zodat geld gaat dienen in plaats van het doel is. 45:00 Groeidrang ontstaat bij de geldschepping. 49:30 De bezitters van geld willen dat het geld altijd rendeert. 51:50 Stap 1 van hoe we de trias economica gaan invoeren. 52:50 Geld kan dan stromen naar waar het nodig is, in plaats van daar waar het rendeert. 55:10 Het MKB is de vrije markt binnen de trias economica. Meer over Babette Porcelijn: https://thinkbigactnow.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/babetteporcelijn/ https://mijnverborgenimpact.nl Boeken: De verborgen impact (2016) Ecopositief in vijf stappen (2020) Het Happy 2050 scenarion (2021) De Trias Economica (2026) Vorige afleveringen met Babette: Samen werken naar het happy 2050 scenario – Babette Porcelijn Andere bronnen: Kees Klomp prof. Klaas van Egmond Rens van Tilburg De onzichtbare hand - Bas van Bavel Enshittification - Cory Doctorow A Day in the Life of an Ensh*ttificator (video) Natural Intelligence: Bio-inspired Innovation - Leen Gorissen Voorzitter van de Vakbond voor (werkende) dieren- Marjolein de Rooij Waarom we politiek niet alleen aan politici kunnen overlaten – Eva Rovers #boekencast afl 129 Geld genoeg, maar niet voor jou – Thomas Bollen #boekencast afl 135 Naar Wero - iDEAL Adam Smith - Wikipedia Video van het gesprek met Babette Porcelijn https://youtu.be/fsXhERT3jzo Kijk hier https://youtu.be/fsXhERT3jzo Transcript van het gesprek [00:00:00] Erno Hannink: Hallo en welkom bij aflevering 491 van de Decide for Impact podcast. Vandaag het gesprek met Babette Porcelijn. Babette is systeemdenker, schrijver en spreker op het snijvlak van economie en duurzaamheid. Ze ontwikkelde de trias economica, een principe dat economische macht scheidt en besluitvorming democratiseert. Babette studeerde industrieel ontwerpen aan de TU Delft en is auteur van meerdere boeken, waaronder De Verborgen Impact, waarvan er al meer dan 30.000 exemplaren zijn verkocht, en het Happy 2050 scenario, en daarvan zijn er al meer dan 10.000 verkocht. In maart 2026 verscheen haar nieuwste boek De Trias Economica, Economie zonder Verborgen Impact. Mijn naam is Erno Hannink en ik deel mijn opgedane kennis ervaringen en expertise met jou. Ik coach ondernemers zodat ze besluiten nemen om hun impact te groeien. Dit was een supermooi gesprek en het hielp dat ik de dag ervoor naar haar boeklancering was geweest van de Trias Economica. Ik had het boek daarvoor ook al gelezen, dat maakte het nog iets makkelijker. Het werd een gesprek van herkenning en toch ook heel veel dingen die ik geleerd heb. ik hoop dat jij net zo geniet van dit boek als ik tijdens de opnames in het gesprek met Babette. Laten we beginnen. Welkom in de nieuwe podcast aflevering Vandaag spreek ik opnieuw met Babette Porcelijn. Welkom Babette. [00:01:37] Babette Porcelijn: Dank je, hoi. [00:01:39] Erno Hannink: En opnieuw want het is bijna twee jaar geleden dat we ieder gesprek hebben gehad. Het was een herhaling van je boek. Daar heb je 20 20, 50. Engels is heel erg ingewikkeld. Engels neemt elkaar. Scenario. Het [00:01:53] Babette Porcelijn: is een moeilijke titel. Nou [00:01:55] Erno Hannink: ja, het is een hele dikke pil. Waar heel veel informatie in staat. En daarvoor heb je het boek Verborgen Impact geschreven. Had ik ook gelezen. Omdat het heel inzichtelijk maakt wat je verbruikt. Welke impact het heeft. [00:02:06] Babette Porcelijn: Ja. [00:02:07] Erno Hannink: Het lastige, ik zat hier over na te denken vanochtend in de voorbereiding van het gesprek. Het lastige van gesprek is dat ik met ontzettend veel, zo niet alle dingen die jij schrijft eens ben. Dus het wordt misschien een heel saai gesprek Dat we eigenlijk helemaal geen dingen hebben. Maar laten we beginnen met gisteren Gisteren was 23 maart maandag 23 maart En dan had je een presentatie, een verhaal Je mag het niet een boeklancering noemen. Dat zei je gisteren. Bij de Nederlandse Bank. In Amsterdam. En daar lanceerde je een nieuwe boek. Vertel eens, hoe heb je de dag ervaren Hoe heb je het beleefd? [00:02:42] Babette Porcelijn: Ah, ja. Nou, voor mij was het eigenlijk wel een boeklancering. Want het was gewoon het moment. Nou ja, ik vond het gewoon... Het was tien jaar geleden dat ik een... Want de Happy 2050 heb ik nooit officieel gelanceerd. Dus het was tien jaar geleden dat ik een boeklancering had gedaan. Dus het was de tweede keer heel gaaf om dat weer mee te maken. Ik vond het ook best wel spannend. Ik bedoel, ik sta natuurlijk best wel vaak op het podium, maar voor je eigen boeklancering voelt het toch anders. En ik had heel veel mensen uit mijn eigen ambassadeursnetwerk en gewoon ook vrienden bekenden natuurlijk uitgenodigd Ik denk dat drie kwart van de zaal of zo was gewoon mijn eigen netwerk, mijn eigen achterban en allemaal lieve mensen. Dus dat was sowieso heel erg fijn. En het was een inhoudelijk programma en dat was ook de bedoeling vanuit DNB, want die mogen geen boeklancering doen. Want dat is iets, nou ja toch iets te commercieel voor, dat mogen zij niet. Dus daarom mocht het ook niet zo heten, maar hij moest het dus inhoudelijk zijn. En dat vind ik eigenlijk alleen maar fijn, want dat had ik bij mijn eerste boeklancering van de Verborgen Impact dus niet gedaan. Dat was echt alleen maar het praatje van een ander en het proces en nog even hoe blij we wel niet zijn. En dan overhandigen, het moment, weet je wel, dubbels erbij en zo. En dit was gewoon een inhoudelijk programma en dat vond ik eigenlijk wel heel fijn. Want dan gaat het gewoon echt. Over de inhoud daar ben ik heel erg van. Ik ben niet heel erg op de vorm, maar meer op de inhoud. En ik had natuurlijk best wel goed geprobeerd om me daarvoor te bereiden En wel de tijd genomen om een presentatie te maken. Maar ik weet van mezelf dat mijn presentatie nooit af is. Dus ik ga altijd doorontwikkelen. En aanleiding van vragen uit de zaal en reacties die ik krijg en zo. Ga ik denken van, oh ja, maar eigenlijk moet ik dat dus er meteen bij zeggen. Want anders begrijpen ze dat niet goed. Of dan zitten ze dat dwars. Of dan geloven ze het niet. Of weet ik veel. Of dan snappen ze de redenering niet goed. Of daar was het te langzaam. En dat gebeurde nu achteraf al meteen. Gisteravond in bed lachen en dacht van, ging het zo door mijn hoofd. Van oh maar... Ja, nou dat soort momenten weet je, dat ik nu alweer heb geleerd van gisteren, van de volgende keer ga ik hem weer beter maken....

          In today's episode, we consider what writers, researchers, and scholars say we can learn from the history of polarization in other countries and learn about some of their potential solutions for polarization. Today's episode features researchers Jay J. Van Bavel and Dominic J. Packer, co-authors of The Power of Us: Harnessing Our Shared Identities to Improve Performance, Increase Cooperation, and Promote Social Harmony. We also hear from Dr. Hahrie Han, Professor of Political Science and the Director of the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University; Uriel Epshtein, Executive Director of the Renew Democracy Initiative; Joshua Fryday, Chief Service Officer for the State of California with California Volunteers; and Evan Mawarire, a Zimbabwean clergyman who founded #ThisFlag Citizen's Movement. Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to Stories of Impact wherever you listen to podcasts Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Share your comments, questions and suggestions at info@storiesofimpact.org Supported by Templeton World Charity Foundation  

Please support TORCH at GiveTORCH.net. Thank you for your partnership in expanding our Jewish programming!In this episode on Ta'anit 23b, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the legacy of Choni HaMe'agel through his grandson Chanon HaNechba (Hanan the Hidden). When the world needed rain, the Sages sent schoolchildren to grasp Chanon's garments and cry, "Father, give us rain!" Chanon would turn to Hashem, pleading for rain "for these children who don't distinguish between a father who gives rain and one who doesn't." The Gemara explains his name "HaNechba" (the Hidden) from his habit of concealing himself even in the privy out of extreme modesty.The discussion contrasts the prayer styles of Eretz Yisrael's tzaddikim (e.g., Rebbi Yonah, father of Rebbi Mani) with those of Bavel. The former prayed privately and humbly (e.g., Rebbi Yonah hiding his prayers behind excuses like buying grain during drought, standing in deep places to fulfill "From the depths I call You, Hashem"), leading to immediate rain. Rebbi Mani's prayers were so powerful that even graveside supplications (e.g., against harassers from the Nasi's court) caused miracles (horses' legs rooting in place until the harassers relented). The Gemara relates astonishing stories of Rebbi Yitzchak ben Yashiv's decrees (making the rich poor then rich again, making Chana beautiful then plain), and Rebbi Yosef ben Yuchras' extreme exactness (his donkey refusing to move if over/underpaid; his harsh words causing his children's fates—his son dying young after praying for out-of-season figs, his daughter losing beauty after causing men to sin by gazing at her). These illustrate the immense power—and danger—of righteous prayer and words, the importance of humility/modesty in prayer, and how tzaddikim's words can alter reality (measure for measure).Rabbi Wolbe draws lessons on humility in prayer (recognizing our limitations before Hashem), the power of sincere, childlike pleas, avoiding negative speech (never "open your mouth to the Satan"), and the exacting nature of some tzaddikim vs. merciful approaches (e.g., Avraham Avinu). He emphasizes prayer as acknowledging Hashem's unlimited power and our dependence, urging caution with words due to their creative/destructive potential._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on February 27, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 23, 2026_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content._____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Talmud, #Taanit, #Choni, #Prayer, #Rain, #Geshem, #Blessing, #PrayerForRain, #HumilityInPrayer, #Miracles, #MeasureForMeasure ★ Support this podcast ★

Please support TORCH at GiveTORCH.net. Thank you for your partnership in expanding our Jewish programming!In this episode on Ta'anit 23b, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the legacy of Choni HaMe'agel through his grandson Chanon HaNechba (Hanan the Hidden). When the world needed rain, the Sages sent schoolchildren to grasp Chanon's garments and cry, "Father, give us rain!" Chanon would turn to Hashem, pleading for rain "for these children who don't distinguish between a father who gives rain and one who doesn't." The Gemara explains his name "HaNechba" (the Hidden) from his habit of concealing himself even in the privy out of extreme modesty.The discussion contrasts the prayer styles of Eretz Yisrael's tzaddikim (e.g., Rebbi Yonah, father of Rebbi Mani) with those of Bavel. The former prayed privately and humbly (e.g., Rebbi Yonah hiding his prayers behind excuses like buying grain during drought, standing in deep places to fulfill "From the depths I call You, Hashem"), leading to immediate rain. Rebbi Mani's prayers were so powerful that even graveside supplications (e.g., against harassers from the Nasi's court) caused miracles (horses' legs rooting in place until the harassers relented). The Gemara relates astonishing stories of Rebbi Yitzchak ben Yashiv's decrees (making the rich poor then rich again, making Chana beautiful then plain), and Rebbi Yosef ben Yuchras' extreme exactness (his donkey refusing to move if over/underpaid; his harsh words causing his children's fates—his son dying young after praying for out-of-season figs, his daughter losing beauty after causing men to sin by gazing at her). These illustrate the immense power—and danger—of righteous prayer and words, the importance of humility/modesty in prayer, and how tzaddikim's words can alter reality (measure for measure).Rabbi Wolbe draws lessons on humility in prayer (recognizing our limitations before Hashem), the power of sincere, childlike pleas, avoiding negative speech (never "open your mouth to the Satan"), and the exacting nature of some tzaddikim vs. merciful approaches (e.g., Avraham Avinu). He emphasizes prayer as acknowledging Hashem's unlimited power and our dependence, urging caution with words due to their creative/destructive potential._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on February 27, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 23, 2026_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content._____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Talmud, #Taanit, #Choni, #Prayer, #Rain, #Geshem, #Blessing, #PrayerForRain, #HumilityInPrayer, #Miracles, #MeasureForMeasure ★ Support this podcast ★

This episode defines polarization and explores its causes and effects. Next, we consider what we can learn from the history of polarization in other countries and share the antidotes to polarization that research has uncovered. Finally, we explain why it's important to make a long-term investment in polarization research. Today's episode features researchers Jay J. Van Bavel and Dominic J. Packer, co-authors of The Power of Us: Harnessing Our Shared Identities to Improve Performance, Increase Cooperation, and Promote Social Harmony. We also hear from Alison Taylor, Executive Director at Ethical Systems, a research collaborative affiliated with NYU; Dr. Hahrie Han, Professor of Political Science and the Director of the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University; Uriel Epshtein, Executive Director of the Renew Democracy Initiative; and Joshua Fryday, Chief Service Officer for the State of California with California Volunteers. Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to Stories of Impact wherever you listen to podcasts Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube

The profound explanation of the Shelo.Source Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ofI_mAnKUzDyGWU0GmGfC5Ublj5wa8sZ/view?usp=share_link

התוכן בנוגע להנהגת מרדכי אחרי הנס פורים מצינו דבר פלא: לאחרי שמרדכי ראה איך שע"י ניצל כלל ישראל מגזירת המן, עד שנעשה "משנה למלך" (דרגה הנעלה ביותר שאפשר להגיע בזמן הגלות), הנה במקום להמשיך ב"עסקנות ציבורית"... עלה מבבל לארץ ישראל כדי שיוכל לעסוק בלימוד התורה ובקיום המצוות ונהי' א' מחברי הסנהדרין! ומזה לימוד נפלא לאלו העוסקים בעסקנות ציבורית (או בקו ד"זבולון" בכלל), שכל זמן שיש להם ציווי מנשיא הדור – עליהם להמשיך בעסקנות זו ולא "לברוח מהחזית", ולעבוד מתוך קב"ע והקדמת נעשה לנשמע כחלק מ"צבאות ה'", (כמו ב"צבא" כפשוטו שלא משנה חכמתו של המפקד – לכל לראש יש למלאות את הפקודה של מי שנתמנה להיות המפקד, ועאכו"כ כאשר מדובר אודות ציווי של ממה"מ הקב"ה!), אבל בשעת מעשה צ"ל אצלם תשוקה הכי גדולה לזמן שיוכלו להתיישב וללמוד תורה בהתמדה ושקידה! ובמילא ברגע שמרגיש או קיבל הוראה ברורה שהשלים עבודתו – ה"ה "עלה מבבל"! (וכן לפנ"ז – מנצל כל רגע פנוי ללימוד התורה).ג' חלקים משיחת מוצאי שבת פרשת שמיני ה'תשל"ח ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=20-02-2026 Synopsis After Mordechai's position at the king's gate helped save the Jewish people from Haman's decree, and after Mordechai became second to the king (the highest possible rank one could reach during exile), instead of staying to continue his work on behalf of the public, he went up from Bavel to Eretz Yisroel to occupy himself with Torah and mitzvos and become a member of the Sanhedrin. The wondrous lesson for those involved in work on behalf of the community (or generally the path of Zevulun) is that as long as they have a directive from the Nasi HaDor, they must continue this work and not flee from the frontlines; they should carry out their mission with kabolas ol, carrying out their mission as part of Hashem's army. But at the same time, they must feel the utmost longing for the time when they will be able to sit and learn Torah constantly and diligently. Accordingly, the moment one feels – or receives a clear directive –that his mission is complete, he should “go up from Bavel” (and even before then, he should utilize every free moment for Torah study).3 excerpts from sichah of Motzaei Shabbos Parashas Shemini 5738 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=20-02-2026

Asara B'Teves marks the day Nevuchadnezar, King of Bavel, laid siege to Yerushalayim — the beginning of the Churban.But on this very same day is the yahrtzeit of Reb Nosson of Breslov (December 20, 1844), the primary talmid of Rebbe Nachman, the one who revealed and transmitted Rebbe Nachman's redemptive Torah to the world.This is no coincidence.In this shiur, we explore the deep contrast and connection between the beginning of destruction and the beginning of geulah. Rebbe Nachman taught that his Torah is the “beginning of redemption,” and Reb Nosson embodied that message—especially on a day that represents siege, darkness, and concealment.We examine how the siege of Bavel continues today—not only through the outside world of sheker, confusion, and distraction, but through the inner siege of the yetzer hara, which tries to define us by externals, past failures, and despair.Through Breslov teachings, we uncover the nekuda tova—the inner point within every Jew that is untouchable by sin, untouched by exile, and always connected to Hashem.Asara B'Teves is not only about mourning the past—it's about discovering where redemption truly begins.#AsaraBTeves #Breslov #RebbeNachman #RebNosson #Geulah #Churban #JewishTorah #InnerAvodah #NekudaTova #YetzerHara #Emunah #Redemption #TorahThoughts

התוכן הרמב"ם פותח את הל' תעניות בזה, שהענין דקביעת תענית על מאורע מסויים הוא כדי שלא "יאמרו דבר זה ממנהג העולם אירע לנו וצרה זו נקרה נקרית", ועאכו"כ מאורע של "עשירי בטבת" הנוגע לכללות עם ישראל, "סמך מלך בבל על ירושלים", שזו היתה הסיבה וההתחלה לענין החורבן וכו' – אלא זהו לתועלת בנ"י, לעורר אותם בתשובה ולתקן את ענינים הדרושים. הירידה היא צורך עלי'. ועפי"ז מובן, שכשמגיע יום זה אין ליפול ביאוש ועצבות ח"ו מירידה המבהילה שהתחילה דוקא ביום עשירי דחודש העשירי (ש"העשירי יהי' קודש"), ואדרבה – זה צריך לעורר "מרירות" ותשובה, ותשובה מאהבה, לבטל את סיבת הגלות, ועי"ז מתחזקת תקוות הגאולה באופן של "אראנו נפלאות" – יתרון האור. ובפרט שנמצאים כעת לאחרי תפלת מנחה ובמקום קדוש וכו'. ונוסף על ההתבוננות בסיבת התענית וכו', יש להוסיף ביום זה בתורה, עבודה וגמ"ח בפועל. משיחת עשרה בטבת – יהפך לשמחה – ה'תשמ"א ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=30-12-2025 Synopsis The Rambam states at the beginning of the Laws of Fasts that the purpose of a fast day is for a person to recognize that the events commemorated by the fast day are not a “chance occurrence” etc.; especially the 10th of Teves, when “the king of Bavel laid siege to Yerushalayim,” marking the beginning of the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash etc. Ultimately, these events are for the benefit of the Jewish people, to arouse them to do teshuvah and correct whatever needs to be corrected etc. – a “descent for the sake of ascent.” Therefore, it is understood that on a day like this, one should not fall into despair or sadness, chas v'shalom, over the frightening downfall that began specifically on the tenth day of the tenth month (whereas the verse states, “the tenth shall be holy”). On the contrary, a person should feel bitterness and be moved to teshuvah motivated by love, to undo the cause of the exile. This approach will strengthen one's hope for the Redemption, at which time “I will show them wonders” – “the advantage of light from the darkness.” Especially since we have already davened Minchah and we are in a holy place etc. In addition to contemplating the reason for the fast, one should increase in Torah, service, and acts of kindness.Excerpt from sichah of 10 Teves 5741 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=30-12-2025

התוכן חומר הענין של הצום דעשרה בטבת (שלכן צמים בו גם אם זה הי' חל בשבת) הוא כי המאורע שאירע בעשרה בטבת – "סמך מלך בבל אל ירושלים" – היתה הפתיחה למאורעות דשאר הצומות – התחלת כללות החורבן. וזה שהחורבן לא הי' בבת אחת, כי מלמעלה נתנו לבנ"י משך זמן לנצלו לעשיית התשובה ובכך לבטל את החורבן בפועל. וההוראה: לנצל את הזמן שנשאר עד התחלת הצום לעשיית התשובה, ויש בזה את הכח להבאת הגאולה האמיתית והשלימה בפשטות וממילא תתבטל התענית. ויה"ר שהשליחות מצוה לצדקה תפעל שתיכף ומיד יתעורר בכ"א את ה"הרהור תשובה" בתוקף המתאים.שיחת יום ב', ט' טבת ה'תשנ"ב ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=29-12-2025 Synopsis The fast of Asarah B'Teves is more severe than the other fast days instituted by the Sages in that, if it were to fall on Shabbos (although according to the fixed calendar it cannot), we would fast even on Shabbos. The reason this fast day is particularly severe is because “On this very day the king of Bavel laid siege to Yerushalayim” – this marked the beginning and opening of the subsequent events that led to the other fast days. The reason the destruction did not happen all at once was to give the Jewish people time to do teshuvah, and thereby prevent the destruction from taking place. The lesson is that one should utilize the remaining time before the fast begins to do teshuvah, which has the power to bring about the true and complete Redemption literally, thus nullifying the fast. May it be Hashem's will that the act of appointing everyone here as a shliach for the mitzvah of tzedakah should awaken within them a proper “thought of teshuvah” etc.Excerpt from sichah of Monday, 9 Teves, 5752 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=29-12-2025

Jordan and Max are back to answer audience questions, and it's all new L.A. restaurants on the horizon, monk milk, Bub & Grandma's pizza, wines by the glass, Montecito dinners, Disfrutar vs. Somni, how to gain 100 pounds, LA Times vs. NY Times food coverage, the bottled & filtered water thing, a new rating system, all sorts of shrimp cocktail talk, the schelp meter, Max working for Michelin full-time, bagels, Jordan's new coffee dilemma, orange wine, Post Ranch Inn pricing, Paso Robles, Bavel no longer respects the neck, and rest in peace Dan Tana.

Dit tweede uur van All That Jazzz @1Twente Enschede beginnen we met het nieuwe album van twee Nederlandse grootmeesters: meesterzanger Ronald Douglas en maestro Rob van Bavel op piano. Als je die twee de toon laat zetten, volgen er vanzelf meer fraaie ballads en andere vocale pareltjes uit de jazz en aanverwanten....

Jordan and Max are back, answering audience questions, and it's Tesla diner talk, Michelin idiots dissing Bavel, Dunsmoor dining room rules, cooking burgers, LA's lack of Indian food and our pizza era, Summertime assclocks, seasonal cocktails, 3 star desserts, tuna salad sandwiches vs. melts, Paris for normies, and do the fellas care about Cole's French Dip's impending closure?

The Rage and Age of Gog and Magog Let's start with our familiar text: Awake, O north wind, And come, wind of the south; Make my garden breathe out fragrance, Let its spices be wafted abroad. May my beloved come into his garden And eat its choice fruits!” (So 4:16) This call to “Awake, O North” is thought to encompass three distinct calls recorded in 1. Jeremiah 31:7-8 (exiles of Israel), 2. Isaiah 41:25 (Messiah) 3. Gog and Magog (Ezek 38:2) Why are all three being called to "Awake" simultaneously? To awake in Scripture can have a few connotations. The contextual explanation is that there has been a period of inactivity, and the prophetic call is to arouse each group to action. Messiah will begin to gather the exiles who have aroused from a period of spiritual apathy, and simultaneously, Gog and Magog will awaken in that generation to create the chaos and darkness necessary to awaken Israel from spiritual "sleep." Because the gematria of Gog and Magog is 70 [Gimmel-Vav-Gimmel Vav-Mem-Gimmel-Vav-Gimmel, 3+6+3+6+40+3+6+3], they are thought to represent the symbolic 70 nations of the world, which will gather against both 1. Adonai and 2. Israel. Various commentaries make oblique references to Gog and Magog, but it will not be understood fully until the day arrives. Some say it is the descendants of Amalek among the nations. Amalek, from which King Agag arose, is the murderous spirit of Edom, or Rome, the fourth beast, headed by Babylon. In that sense, Gog (chief person) and Magog (his nation, people) has arisen in every generation to provoke the Holy One and people who trust in Him and obey Him. The Scriptures cited below reiterate that Gog and Magog are not a single ruler and nation, but a wicked remnant embedded among all nations. In some generations, they will rise up with enough strength and cunning to marshal huge numbers of the population to join their murderous schemes. The pre-millennial war will bring Israel to repentance, and Adonai Himself will destroy Gog and Magog with confusion, thunder, hail, blood, and lightning (Ezek 38-39). In other words, an amalgam of Egypt and Assyria's judgments. Psalm Two is traditionally associated with Gog of Magog: Why are the nations in an uproar and the peoples devising a vain thing?The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers take counsel together against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying,“Let us tear their fetters apart and cast away their cords from us!” He who sits in the heavens laughs, the Lord scoffs at them. Then He will speak to them in His anger and terrify them in His fury, saying, “But as for Me, I have installed My King upon Zion, My holy mountain.” (Ps 2:1-6) The commentators note that in this attack of Gog, it revisits an important precedent in Babel: at the tower of Bavel, the united conspirators agreed to attack Heaven itself. As a result, YHVH confused them, and the 70 languages of the nations were born. This is the traditional location of Nebuchadnezzar's golden statue. Amalek in the Torah portion Balak is referred to "first of the nations," in other words, the first to openly rebel against Heaven itself by attacking Israel in the wilderness; this "first" attack was also the first direct attack against Heaven since the "nation of mankind" attempted to penetrate it rebelliously at the Tower of Bavel. At the final attack of Gog from Magog, the nations will once again undertake to assemble and attack YHVH and Messiah DIRECTLY, thinking the Holy City Jerusalem has a “Patron” who will defend it. They believe this was the wicked Amalekite Haman's fallacy, attacking the Jews first instead of their God. Something will cause them to believe they have the wherewithal to wage war directly against YHVH and King Messiah. What do Gog and Magog have to do with the third “awakening” of the winds?

Culinair ondernemer en presentator Nadia Zerouali was in in 2014 een van de mensen die aangifte deed tegen Geert Wilders na zijn ‘minder minder’ uitspraken. Waarom zijn eten en politiek voor haar onlosmakelijk met elkaar verbonden? En 'Je bent wat je eet', zo luidt het gezegde. Maar weten we wel echt wat er op ons bord ligt? Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de zomerse inspiratie: -Janneke Wittekoek, cardioloog en oprichter van de HeartLife-kliniek -Ruben Brave, techondernemer, investeerder & oprichter van Dutch New Narrative Lab Foundation -Bas van Bavel, economisch historicus -Damiaan Denys, psychiater en filosoof -Nadia Zerouali, presentator en culinair ondernemerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Van klimaatstress tot oorlogsdreiging, er komt nogal wat op ons af de laatste jaren. Zijn we in Nederland en het Westen angstiger geworden? En wat zijn de mentale keerzijdes van ons aangeharkte, welvarende land? Te gast is Damiaan Denys, hoogleraar psychiatrie, in BNR's Big Five van de zomerse inspiratie. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de zomerse inspiratie: -Janneke Wittekoek, cardioloog en oprichter van de HeartLife-kliniek -Ruben Brave, techondernemer, investeerder & oprichter van Dutch New Narrative Lab Foundation -Bas van Bavel, economisch historicus -Damiaan Denys, psychiater en filosoof -Nadia Zerouali, presentator en culinair ondernemer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Historicus Bas van Bavel laat zien dat elke markteconomie in de geschiedenis opklimt, bloeit... en uiteindelijk weer instort. Staat ook ons systeem aan de vooravond van zijn neergang? Bas van Bavel, universiteitshoogleraar aan de Universiteit Utrecht, is te gast in BNR’s Big Five van de Zomerse Inspiratie. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de zomerse inspiratie: -Janneke Wittekoek, cardioloog en oprichter van de HeartLife-kliniek -Ruben Brave, techondernemer, investeerder & oprichter van Dutch New Narrative Lab Foundation -Bas van Bavel, economisch historicus -Damiaan Denys, psychiater en filosoof -Nadia Zerouali, presentator en culinair ondernemerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techondernemer Ruben Brave zet zich in voor diversiteit en inclusie. Hij had zelf ook te maken met racisme en uitsluiting op de werkvloer. Waarom zag hij dat zelf eerst ook als incidenten? Je hoort het in BNR's Big Five van de zomerse inspiratie. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de zomerse inspiratie: -Janneke Wittekoek, cardioloog en oprichter van de HeartLife-kliniek -Ruben Brave, techondernemer, investeerder & oprichter van Dutch New Narrative Lab Foundation -Bas van Bavel, economisch historicus -Damiaan Denys, psychiater en filosoof -Nadia Zerouali, presentator en culinair ondernemerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardiologen moeten anders leren kijken naar het vrouwenhart, zegt Janneke Wittekoek. Maar waarin verschilt dat hart eigenlijk van dat van mannen? En wat betekent dat voor diagnose én behandeling? Janneke Wittekoek is te gast in BNR’s Big Five van de Zomerse Inspiratie. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de zomerse inspiratie: -Janneke Wittekoek, cardioloog en oprichter van de HeartLife-kliniek -Ruben Brave, techondernemer, investeerder & oprichter van Dutch New Narrative Lab Foundation -Bas van Bavel, economisch historicus -Damiaan Denys, psychiater en filosoof -Nadia Zerouali, presentator en culinair ondernemerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The King of Bavel sends a delegation to find out more about the miraculous events

Rav Yosef Chaim (1835-1909), better known by his popular work Ben Ish Chai, was an important leader of the Baghdad Jewish community of the 19th century, whose influence reached across the Ottoman Empire and beyond. Having grown up in the rabbinical aristocracy of Baghdad, he succeeded his father's position in 1859, serving the Jewish community for the next half century. This was primarily through his masterful oratorical skills, which he delivered twice daily, every Shabbos and on special occasions to the entire community. He wrote tens of works on the entire gamut of Torah literature, and financed his own publication costs to have them printed in Jerusalem. He made a historic journey to the Land of Israel in 1869, and at the end of his life inspired the Calcutta based philanthropist Yosef Avraham Shalom to fund the establishment of the famed Porat Yosef yeshiva. His innovative halachic methodology influences the world of Sephardic psak until today.   Subscribe to Jewish History Soundbites Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ or your favorite podcast platform Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites For sponsorship opportunities about your favorite topics of Jewish history or feedback contact Yehuda at:  yehuda@yehudageberer.com  

A story is brought of Nahum ish Gamzu and how he is saved from death by the Romans on account of magical dirt that came from the dirt that Avraham used against the four kings, which magically turned into swords. What was the generation of those who built the Tower of Bavel try to accomplish? What were the acts of Sodom? God gave them everything they could want, which made them self-sufficient, leading to arrogance, which led to their isolationist policy.    They mainly engaged in two categories of trangressions - not treating guests properly and perverting justice.  There is a debate about Korach and his followers - whether they are deserving of the World-to-Come. The Gemara extrapolates the names of the people in Korach's group and explains how On ben Pelet didn't rejoin Korach's group on account of his wife's actions.

[Who's Who: Nachum Ish Gamzu] (He turned dirt into gold, after all!). The generation of the Tower of Bavel - and what they did so wrong that they lost their portion in the World to Come. Namely, what did they do in building that tower?! War? Idolatry? And the people of Sodom, and their terrible behavior that lost them their portion in the World to Come - specifically, how they became so inhospitable. Plus, how far they went in punishing those who were in the least bit charitable.

A story is brought of Nahum ish Gamzu and how he is saved from death by the Romans on account of magical dirt that came from the dirt that Avraham used against the four kings, which magically turned into swords. What was the generation of those who built the Tower of Bavel try to accomplish? What were the acts of Sodom? God gave them everything they could want, which made them self-sufficient, leading to arrogance, which led to their isolationist policy.    They mainly engaged in two categories of trangressions - not treating guests properly and perverting justice.  There is a debate about Korach and his followers - whether they are deserving of the World-to-Come. The Gemara extrapolates the names of the people in Korach's group and explains how On ben Pelet didn't rejoin Korach's group on account of his wife's actions.

This week on the PerformHappy podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Chloe Van Bavel, a former Dutch elite gymnast turned professional choreographer with an impressive background in ballet, modern dance, social work, and sports psychology. Chloe brings a unique perspective to the gymnastics world, helping athletes shine from the inside out.In our conversation, Chloe shares how she builds confidence, creativity, and joy through the art of choreography. Whether you're a gymnast who thrives on performance or a "robo gymnast" who feels self-conscious about dancing, Chloe's approach blends artistry and athleticism in a way that helps every athlete feel capable and confident in their routines.Join us as we explore her innovative methods for teaching gymnasts how to connect with their movements, express themselves authentically, and truly enjoy the process.Listen now and discover how to bring more artistry—and confidence—into your gymnastics journey.In this episode, Coach Rebecca and Chloe Van Bavel talk about:Chloe Van Bavel's Early Gymnastics Journey.Building Confidence Through Dance and Team Performances.Using Humor to Make Choreography Fun and Fearless.How to Bring Emotion and Personality to Gymnastics Routines.Reducing Self-Consciousness Through Improvisation and Play.Using Gymnastics and Dance to Build Stronger, More Self-Aware Athletes.Balancing Life's Challenges with Gratitude and New Perspectives.Life Skills for Gymnasts: Perseverance, Nerves, and Enjoying the Journey."Humor is the easiest way to drop tension and spark creativity." – Chloe Van BavelChloe Van Bavel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloevanbavel/Chloe Van Bavels Website: https://www.chloevanbavel.com/Struggling with fears, mental blocks, or confidence? Click the link to get a FREE session with one of our experts to tackle your challenges together! completeperformance.as.me/consultLearn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990BurFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/ Join my FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/completeperformancecoaching/ Check out my website: https://completeperformancecoaching.com/Write to me! Email: rebecca@completeperformancecoaching.comReady to help your athlete overcome fears and mental blocks while gaining unstoppable confidence? Discover the transformative power of PerformHappy now. If your athlete is struggling or feeling left behind, it's time for a change. Are you ready? For more info and to sign up: PerformHappy.com

Chanan HaNechba was son of daughter of Choni and also possesed this trait of prayer, difference between mighty/aloof Rabbi's in EY and the pious ones of Bavel

Federico comenta toda la actualidad del corazón con Isabel González, Paloma Barrientos y Daniel Carande.

Federico comenta toda la actualidad del corazón con Isabel González, Paloma Barrientos y Daniel Carande.

Federico comenta toda la actualidad del corazón con Isabel González, Beatriz Cortázar y Pérez Gimeno.

Federico comenta toda la actualidad del corazón con Isabel González, Beatriz Cortázar y Pérez Gimeno.

Federico comenta toda la actualidad del corazón con Isabel González y Paloma Barrientos.

Federico comenta toda la actualidad del corazón con Isabel González y Paloma Barrientos.

Federico comenta toda la actualidad del corazón con Isabel González, Daniel Carande y Pérez Gimeno.

We don't pray to remove excess rain (EY vs Bavel), Hashem sends perfectly calculated rains "b'itam" and examples of the effects

We'll be back with a whole new season of How God Works starting in early March. But in the meantime, we wanted to share a few shows from our archives that speak to some of the most pressing challenges we're all facing today.Hate and prejudice based on ethnicity, religion, gender and sexual orientation are all too common in our world. But are we doomed to be this way? Or is it possible to create a world where cooperation and peace are the norm?Join Dave as he talks to NYU professor Jay van Bavel about the deeper mechanisms at work when it comes to group conflict (and how to avoid it), and with Zen Buddhism teacher Larry Ward about how the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village Tradition can help all of us to heal and foster a more equitable and caring world.Jay Van Bavel is co-author (with Dominic Packer) of The Power of Us: Harnessing Our Shared Identities to Improve Performance, Increase Cooperation, and Promote Social Harmony. Find out more about Jay's work on his website.Larry Ward is a co-founder of The Lotus Institute and host of the podcast Beyond the News, which explores current events through the lens of Buddhism and neuroscience. He is also the author of America's Racial Karma: An Invitation to Heal.The gathas heard in this episode are taken from Thich Nhat Hanh's book Peace Is Every Breath: A Practice for Our Busy Lives. Dave also makes reference to the 14 mindfulness trainings, which can be found in the book Interbeing, 4th Edition: The 14 Mindfulness Trainings of Engaged Buddhism.

Federico comenta toda la actualidad del corazón con Isabel González, Daniel Carande y Pérez Gimeno.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we speak with Rabbi Dr. Haym Soloveitchik—a pioneer and leader in the study of the history of Jewish law—about how halacha mediates our relationship to God in 2025.We've already spoken with Dr. Soloveitchik in our Halacha series, but a closer reading of his essential work, "Rupture and Reconstruction," demands that we explore it more deeply. In this episode we discuss:Why do Jews feel bound by the Talmud in a multicultural world? What does it mean to live in a society that increasingly learns from books and online rather than from mimetic tradition?Is a sense of security as a People a breeding ground for unnecessary social differences?Tune in to hear a conversation about how we might ensure a more vibrant environment for Jewish life to thrive in a changing world. Interview begins at 5:03.Rabbi Dr. Haym Soloveitchik graduated from the Maimonides School which his father founded in Brookline, Massachusetts, and then received his B.A. degree from Harvard College in 1958 with a major in history. After two years of postgraduate study at Harvard, he moved to Israel and began his studies toward an M.A. and PhD at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, under the historian Professor Jacob Katz. He wrote his Master's thesis on the halacha of gentile wine in medieval Germany. His doctorate, which he received in 1972, concentrated on laws of pawnbroking and usury. He is considered a pioneer and leader in the study of the history of Jewish law.References:Rupture and Reconstruction: The Transformation of Modern Orthodoxy by Haym SoloveitchikCollected Essays: Volumes I, II, and III by Haym SoloveitchikJews and the Wine Trade in Medieval Europe: Principles and Pressures by Haym SoloveitchikRabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's Obituary in The Jewish ObserverIgros Hagrid Halevi by Rabbi Joseph B. SoloveitchikRationalism in Politics and other essays by Michael OakeshottThe Uprooted: The Epic Story of the Great Migrations That Made the American People by Oscar HandlinThe Polish Peasant in Europe and America by William Thomas and Florian Znaniecki“On the Third Yeshivah of Bavel” by by Haym SoloveitchikBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

Parshas Noach, Faith Over Fear The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel.  May G-d protect our brave soldiers.  May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.      The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.  Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com Our Parsha introduces Noach, a man who remained steadfast in his faith in G-d while society around him descended into chaos and anarchy. G-d informed Noach that a Mabul (flood) would soon destroy all of civilization, sparing only Noach and his family, who would find safety within a Teivah, an ark he was instructed to build.  Noach received detailed dimensions for the ark and was commanded to bring seven pairs of each kosher animal and a pair of each non-kosher animal. We find the intention of the Builders of the Tower of Bavel. We learn the lack of power our enemies actually have.