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In this episode of the Parsha Review Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses Parshas Ha'azinu (Deuteronomy 32), a prophetic song read on the Shabbos following Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (September 20-21, 2025). He connects the parsha's themes to the spiritual preparation for Yom Kippur, emphasizing teshuvah (repentance) and the bedtime Shema as a daily practice to align with divine purpose. Key points include:Parshas Ha'azinu Context: The parsha, a song foretelling the Jewish people's future, includes a verse (Deuteronomy 32:20) about afflictions against enemies, which Rabbi Wolbe interprets spiritually as the Yetzer Hara (evil inclination). He cites the Talmud (Rabbi Yitzchak) that reciting the bedtime Shema protects against spiritual “demons” or negative impulses, linking this to the parsha's message.Yom Kippur Connection: Yom Kippur, beginning with Kol Nidre on September 20, 2025, is a time of purity and unlimited potential through teshuvah. Rabbi Wolbe highlights four designated times for repentance: the Ten Days of Repentance (culminating in Yom Kippur), Erev Rosh Chodesh (Yom Kippur Katan), Erev Shabbos, and before sleep (bedtime Shema). These moments mirror Yom Kippur's introspective judgment.Bedtime Shema's Power: The bedtime Shema, distinct from morning and evening Shema, is a “micro Yom Kippur” where one forgives others, confesses sins, and seeks divine mercy, as outlined in its prayer text. Covering the eyes during Shema symbolizes focusing spiritual vision over physical distractions, aligning with Yom Kippur's theme of self-accountability (chosem yad kol adam bo, “the signature of every person” in the book of life).Practical Application: Rabbi Wolbe proposes a resolution for the new year: recite the bedtime Shema nightly, reflecting for five seconds on daily actions to strengthen good deeds and correct misdeeds. This practice protects against negative influences, fosters teshuvah, and aligns one's life with Hashem's will (Shema Yisrael, declaring Hashem's oneness).Anecdotes and Insights: He shares a story of a recovering addict who transformed after seeing his potential in a mirror, paralleling the introspective power of the bedtime Shema. Rabbi Wolbe critiques modern distractions (e.g., smartphones) and the tendency to judge others, urging listeners to focus on self-improvement and forgiveness, especially for Yom Kippur._____________This episode (Ep 7.49) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Haazinu is dedicated in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on September 30, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on October 1, 2025_____________Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at awolbe@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: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer 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:#Torah, #Parsha, #Deuteronomy, #YomKippur, #self-reflection, #forgiveness, #Shema, #yetzerhara, #Teshuvah, #repentance, #Hashem, #accountability, #microYomKippur, #self-check-in, #personalgrowth ★ Support this podcast ★
In this episode of the Parsha Review Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses Parshas Ha'azinu (Deuteronomy 32), a prophetic song read on the Shabbos following Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (September 20-21, 2025). He connects the parsha's themes to the spiritual preparation for Yom Kippur, emphasizing teshuvah (repentance) and the bedtime Shema as a daily practice to align with divine purpose. Key points include:Parshas Ha'azinu Context: The parsha, a song foretelling the Jewish people's future, includes a verse (Deuteronomy 32:20) about afflictions against enemies, which Rabbi Wolbe interprets spiritually as the Yetzer Hara (evil inclination). He cites the Talmud (Rabbi Yitzchak) that reciting the bedtime Shema protects against spiritual “demons” or negative impulses, linking this to the parsha's message.Yom Kippur Connection: Yom Kippur, beginning with Kol Nidre on September 20, 2025, is a time of purity and unlimited potential through teshuvah. Rabbi Wolbe highlights four designated times for repentance: the Ten Days of Repentance (culminating in Yom Kippur), Erev Rosh Chodesh (Yom Kippur Katan), Erev Shabbos, and before sleep (bedtime Shema). These moments mirror Yom Kippur's introspective judgment.Bedtime Shema's Power: The bedtime Shema, distinct from morning and evening Shema, is a “micro Yom Kippur” where one forgives others, confesses sins, and seeks divine mercy, as outlined in its prayer text. Covering the eyes during Shema symbolizes focusing spiritual vision over physical distractions, aligning with Yom Kippur's theme of self-accountability (chosem yad kol adam bo, “the signature of every person” in the book of life).Practical Application: Rabbi Wolbe proposes a resolution for the new year: recite the bedtime Shema nightly, reflecting for five seconds on daily actions to strengthen good deeds and correct misdeeds. This practice protects against negative influences, fosters teshuvah, and aligns one's life with Hashem's will (Shema Yisrael, declaring Hashem's oneness).Anecdotes and Insights: He shares a story of a recovering addict who transformed after seeing his potential in a mirror, paralleling the introspective power of the bedtime Shema. Rabbi Wolbe critiques modern distractions (e.g., smartphones) and the tendency to judge others, urging listeners to focus on self-improvement and forgiveness, especially for Yom Kippur._____________This episode (Ep 7.49) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Haazinu is dedicated in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on September 30, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on October 1, 2025_____________Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at awolbe@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: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer 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:#Torah, #Parsha, #Deuteronomy, #YomKippur, #self-reflection, #forgiveness, #Shema, #yetzerhara, #Teshuvah, #repentance, #Hashem, #accountability, #microYomKippur, #self-check-in, #personalgrowth ★ Support this podcast ★
התוכן בשישי דפ' נצבים נאמר "כי המצוה הזאת אשר אנכי מצוך היום גו' לא בשמים היא גו' ולא מעבר היא וגו'". וצ"ל מהו החידוש בזה? הרי במשך כל המ' שנה דיברו אליהם ודרשו מהם קיום תומ"צ במעמד ומצב של נשמות בגופים?! והביאור: החידוש ב"לא בשמים היא", הוא, שהתורה, אף שבעצם היא "בשמים" וב"ים" (ברוחניות) ולמעלה מזה, הנה כפי שהיא "בשמים" וכו' נמשכה למטה וניתנה לכ"א באופן ש"כי קרוב אליך הדבר מאוד בפיך ובלבך לעשותו"! וזהו מה שדוקא תשובה מכפרת, כי ענינה הוא למעלה מ"שמים וים", למע' אפי' מחכמה ותורה וכו', ולכן אמיתית ענינה הוא, ובפרט בזמן זה, היא לא שעי"ז "אין מזכירין לו דבר וחצי דבר ביום הדין", דמאי קמ"ל?! אלא – תשובה עילאה!; החידוש בדורנו שזכה להוולד בזמנו של נשיא דורנו. ואפי' אלו שלידתם כפשוטה היתה לפנ"ז – ההה כשמגיע הזמן שבו "נולד" ונתגלה הנשיא, נולדים הם מחדש! ד' חלקים משיחת אור ליום ועש"ק פ' נצבים, ז"ך אלול, ה'תנש"א ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=19-09-2025 Synopsis Shishi of parashas Nitzavim states, “For this mitzvah about which I am commanding you today… It is not in heaven…It is not beyond the sea…” But what is the novelty of this verse; after all, they had been instructed for forty years about keeping Torah and mitzvos as souls in bodies? The novelty in the fact that “It is not in heaven” is that although in essence the Torah is “in heavens” and “beyond the sea” (spiritually) and even beyond that – nevertheless it came down as is to every Jew and in such a way that “the thing is very close to you, in your mouth and in your heart, to do it.” This is why teshuvah in particular causes atonement, because its essence is above the “heaven and the sea,” even higher than wisdom and the Torah etc. Therefore, true teshuvah, especially these days, is not merely that “no charge or part of a charge is mentioned against him on the day of judgment” (because then what would be the novelty?) but rather higher-level teshuvah. The novelty in our generation is that we have merited to be born in the time of the Nasi of our generation, and even those who were born before that, with the birth and revelation of the Nasi, they were born anew.4 excerpts from sichah of Thursday night, Erev Shabbos parashas Nitzavim, 27 Elul 5751 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=19-09-2025 לזכות מרים בת רבקה מאטל שתחי' ליום ההולדת שלה כ"ו אלול - לשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות
If someone visits the Kosel on Erev Shabbos, does he tear kriyah? What if he's not crying—should he tear anyway? In this episode, we tackle the core question: Is kriyah a reaction to existing emotion, or a halachic tool meant to create that emotion? We explore the geder of kriyah in aveilus and for seeing the Makom HaMikdash, based on the sugya in Moed Katan and Rav Moshe Feinstein's teshuvah in Igros Moshe. A clear breakdown of the lomdus and how it plays out in halacha lemaaseh.
1) Siyum on Rambam Sefer Haflo'oh: 2) In the passage אביי הוה מסדר, the word קודם is interspersed at each category, it is then dropped and then picked up again at the last stanza. Explanation of the Rebbe:3) For his medical needs, my father needs to drink often. May I wake him to do so? 4) In my father's frail state, saying the full bentsching takes an hour. Is he allowed to doal hamichya instead of the full bentshing? 5) At Shacharis we have more than 10 men but only 6 of them davened Shmoine Esrei together. One of the 6 davens slowly. Must we wait for him to start Chazoras haShatz? 6) We have ten men for Shacharis on Shabbos, of which several are kohanim. How should we distribute the Aliyos? 7) Is the non-Jewish biological father of a baby boy allowed to be Sandek? 8) I bake gluten-free bread. The dough is too loose to knead, so it's poured into a baking-tin. But the end-product is bread. Is it haMoitzi or Mezonos? 9) Feedback re. small door within a larger gate – that has no lintel: 10) Feedback re. men going to Mikveh on YT which is Erev Shabbos or Erev YT2: I was told decades ago to go to mikveh BEFORE Mincha, so that the Tevila would also be a preparation for Mincha of that day. Back then many went to Mikveh at such a time. Dovid Wakser
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In this episode, we explore the beautiful minhag of baking challah specifically on Erev Shabbos. We'll discuss the deeper reasons behind this custom — from honoring Shabbos to spiritual symbolism rooted in the Beis HaMikdash and the story of R' Chanina ben Dosa. We'll also look at the halachic ramifications: Is it okay to bake once for multiple weeks? Can you freeze dough or challos? Do you still get the mitzvah of hafrashas challah? Join us as we unpack the meaning, the halacha, and the practical guidance behind this cherished weekly act.
Shiur given by Rabbi Ben Zion Bamberger on Parsha.
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Shiur given by Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky on Dvar Halacha Purim. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.
Shiur given by Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky on the topic of Purim falling on Friday. Shiur given in Kahal Ahavas Yitzchok, Monsey NY.
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