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Discover the depth, drama, and enduring wisdom of the Talmud in this inspiring new 20-part Zoom series with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: “20 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know.” Each class brings to life a powerful narrative from the Talmud—stories of courage, curiosity, compassion, conflict, and transformation. Rabbi Yanklowitz will guide participants through the historical context, spiritual meaning, and ethical challenges embedded in each tale, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak urgently to the modern Jewish experience. Whether you're a seasoned learner or brand new to Talmud study, you'll find yourself captivated by the richness and relevance of these stories.More than just storytelling, this series is an invitation to think, question, and grow. Each session will create space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical takeaways to elevate daily life, relationships, and spiritual practice. Connect with a vibrant community of learners, deepen your understanding of Jewish tradition, and be energized by Rabbi Yanklowitz's uniquely passionate, inclusive, and justice-centered approach to Torah. These are stories that shape who we are—and who we can become. Join us and let them inspire you.Attend these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for $18 per class: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member.------------------Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash ★ Support this podcast ★

Every Jew Has a Unique Derech Avodah (Bamidbar 5786)

Discover the depth, drama, and enduring wisdom of the Talmud in this inspiring new 20-part Zoom series with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: “20 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know.” Each class brings to life a powerful narrative from the Talmud—stories of courage, curiosity, compassion, conflict, and transformation. Rabbi Yanklowitz will guide participants through the historical context, spiritual meaning, and ethical challenges embedded in each tale, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak urgently to the modern Jewish experience. Whether you're a seasoned learner or brand new to Talmud study, you'll find yourself captivated by the richness and relevance of these stories.More than just storytelling, this series is an invitation to think, question, and grow. Each session will create space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical takeaways to elevate daily life, relationships, and spiritual practice. Connect with a vibrant community of learners, deepen your understanding of Jewish tradition, and be energized by Rabbi Yanklowitz's uniquely passionate, inclusive, and justice-centered approach to Torah. These are stories that shape who we are—and who we can become. Join us and let them inspire you.Attend these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for $18 per class: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member.------------------Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash ★ Support this podcast ★

Discover the depth, drama, and enduring wisdom of the Talmud in this inspiring new 20-part Zoom series with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: “20 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know.” Each class brings to life a powerful narrative from the Talmud—stories of courage, curiosity, compassion, conflict, and transformation. Rabbi Yanklowitz will guide participants through the historical context, spiritual meaning, and ethical challenges embedded in each tale, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak urgently to the modern Jewish experience. Whether you're a seasoned learner or brand new to Talmud study, you'll find yourself captivated by the richness and relevance of these stories.More than just storytelling, this series is an invitation to think, question, and grow. Each session will create space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical takeaways to elevate daily life, relationships, and spiritual practice. Connect with a vibrant community of learners, deepen your understanding of Jewish tradition, and be energized by Rabbi Yanklowitz's uniquely passionate, inclusive, and justice-centered approach to Torah. These are stories that shape who we are—and who we can become. Join us and let them inspire you.Attend these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for $18 per class: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member.------------------Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash ★ Support this podcast ★

Discover the depth, drama, and enduring wisdom of the Talmud in this inspiring new 20-part Zoom series with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: “20 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know.” Each class brings to life a powerful narrative from the Talmud—stories of courage, curiosity, compassion, conflict, and transformation. Rabbi Yanklowitz will guide participants through the historical context, spiritual meaning, and ethical challenges embedded in each tale, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak urgently to the modern Jewish experience. Whether you're a seasoned learner or brand new to Talmud study, you'll find yourself captivated by the richness and relevance of these stories.More than just storytelling, this series is an invitation to think, question, and grow. Each session will create space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical takeaways to elevate daily life, relationships, and spiritual practice. Connect with a vibrant community of learners, deepen your understanding of Jewish tradition, and be energized by Rabbi Yanklowitz's uniquely passionate, inclusive, and justice-centered approach to Torah. These are stories that shape who we are—and who we can become. Join us and let them inspire you.Attend these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for $18 per class: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member.------------------Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash ★ Support this podcast ★

The Rebbe thanks Rabbi Avraham Dov Feller for his work with Jewish soldiers and encourages spreading Torah materials widely. He highlights the Seder's message—uniting all types of Jews—and expresses the hope that these words will resonate deeply and inspire true spiritual unity. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/007/6183

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Discover the depth, drama, and enduring wisdom of the Talmud in this inspiring new 20-part Zoom series with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: “20 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know.” Each class brings to life a powerful narrative from the Talmud—stories of courage, curiosity, compassion, conflict, and transformation. Rabbi Yanklowitz will guide participants through the historical context, spiritual meaning, and ethical challenges embedded in each tale, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak urgently to the modern Jewish experience. Whether you're a seasoned learner or brand new to Talmud study, you'll find yourself captivated by the richness and relevance of these stories.More than just storytelling, this series is an invitation to think, question, and grow. Each session will create space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical takeaways to elevate daily life, relationships, and spiritual practice. Connect with a vibrant community of learners, deepen your understanding of Jewish tradition, and be energized by Rabbi Yanklowitz's uniquely passionate, inclusive, and justice-centered approach to Torah. These are stories that shape who we are—and who we can become. Join us and let them inspire you.Attend these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for $18 per class: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member.------------------Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash ★ Support this podcast ★

Hi, I'm John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you're listening to Share Life Today. What a meaningful week we've just started! And walking through Easter with your family, friends, and even strangers can be a wonderful way to share the Gospel with them. Because truly, the Good News of the Gospel happened that very first Easter week and started with Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey. At first glance, that may not seem like much…but truly, this was an amazing and powerful act. Jesus' entry on a donkey claimed His rightful place as their Messiah—the One who came to save His people from their sins. Every Jew there would have known Zechariah's prophecy of the King and the Messiah coming—triumphant and victorious!—on a donkey colt. And that's why they shouted “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” King Jesus came to be the sacrifice for sinful humans. And all who place their trust in Him alone, “He gives the right to become children of God.” For more, visit our website at ShareLife.Today.

Discover the depth, drama, and enduring wisdom of the Talmud in this inspiring new 20-part Zoom series with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: “20 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know.” Each class brings to life a powerful narrative from the Talmud—stories of courage, curiosity, compassion, conflict, and transformation. Rabbi Yanklowitz will guide participants through the historical context, spiritual meaning, and ethical challenges embedded in each tale, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak urgently to the modern Jewish experience. Whether you're a seasoned learner or brand new to Talmud study, you'll find yourself captivated by the richness and relevance of these stories.More than just storytelling, this series is an invitation to think, question, and grow. Each session will create space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical takeaways to elevate daily life, relationships, and spiritual practice. Connect with a vibrant community of learners, deepen your understanding of Jewish tradition, and be energized by Rabbi Yanklowitz's uniquely passionate, inclusive, and justice-centered approach to Torah. These are stories that shape who we are—and who we can become. Join us and let them inspire you.Attend these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for $18 per class: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member.------------------Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash ★ Support this podcast ★

Every Jew that you encounter today will say that the mother must be Jewish in order for her child to be Jewish, yet there is no scriptural validation for this doctrine.  Furthermore, the Biblical genealogies show that God focused on the father, not the mother.  So, why is this error of matrilineal descent held by so many Jews today?  VF-2420 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2026 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

Discover the depth, drama, and enduring wisdom of the Talmud in this inspiring new 20-part Zoom series with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: “20 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know.” Each class brings to life a powerful narrative from the Talmud—stories of courage, curiosity, compassion, conflict, and transformation. Rabbi Yanklowitz will guide participants through the historical context, spiritual meaning, and ethical challenges embedded in each tale, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak urgently to the modern Jewish experience. Whether you're a seasoned learner or brand new to Talmud study, you'll find yourself captivated by the richness and relevance of these stories.More than just storytelling, this series is an invitation to think, question, and grow. Each session will create space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical takeaways to elevate daily life, relationships, and spiritual practice. Connect with a vibrant community of learners, deepen your understanding of Jewish tradition, and be energized by Rabbi Yanklowitz's uniquely passionate, inclusive, and justice-centered approach to Torah. These are stories that shape who we are—and who we can become. Join us and let them inspire you.Attend these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for $18 per class: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member.------------------Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash ★ Support this podcast ★

A lesson from Parshas Vayikra reveals Hashem's deep love for every Jew, even after failure, teaching us to protect others' dignity. The yahrzeit of the Rebbe Rashab highlights the call to ללמוד חסידות with effort and true understanding. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/003_vayikra/001_vayikra/018

Chazal tell us that when Mashiach arrives there will be a magnificent seudah known as the Seudat HaLeviathan. At that great meal will be present all the righteous who ever lived—Avraham, Yitzchak and Yaakov, Moshe and Aharon, together with the great leaders and tzaddikim of all generations. At that seudah, David HaMelech will rise and lead Birkat HaMazon. Afterward, the Ramami Pano writes that Mashiach Tzidkeinu will come out and distribute dessert to everyone present. Those desserts will consist of the fruits that have been growing in Gan Eden since the creation of the world. Originally, Hashem commanded Adam HaRishon to eat from the fruits of Gan Eden, but he was banished before he had the opportunity to do so. Since that time, fruits have been growing in the lower Gan Eden that exists in this world, and they will be distributed to all of Klal Yisrael after Birkat HaMazon at that seudah. Then Mashiach will take out almonds that had been growing on the staff of Aharon HaKohen in the Kodesh HaKodashim and he will make the berachah of boreh peri ha'etz upon them. It is known that almonds have the ability to calm a person from anger. At that moment, all the tension and pain that accumulated during the long exile will instantly disappear. Then Moshe Rabbeinu will appear holding the original Luchot that we were meant to receive. In their merit the knowledge of Torah will reach an unprecedented level. Torah will never again be forgotten. The yetzer hara will be nullified and the malach hamavet will be driven away forever. Those will be the most glorious days in the history of the world. After a period of time living in the era of Mashiach, the next stage—Olam Haba—will begin. The Gemara in Masechet Berachot teaches that in that world there will be no eating and no drinking. Rather, the tzaddikim will sit and derive pleasure from the radiance of the Shechinah. The Or HaChayim writes in Shemot that there is no pleasure in this world that can compare to the pleasure of seeing the Shechinah in the next world. Every Jew longs to merit that experience. Our rabbis explain that just as in order to enjoy food in this world our mouth and throat must function properly, so too in order to experience the spiritual pleasure of the Shechinah, the part of the body through which that pleasure is received must also be spiritually refined. That part of the body is the eyes—the windows to the neshamah. The pasuk in Yeshayahu says: עֹצֵם עֵינָיו מֵרְאוֹת בְּרָע מֶלֶךְ בְּיָפְיוֹ תֶּחֱזֶינָה עֵינֶיךָ "One who closes his eyes from seeing evil—his eyes will behold the King in His beauty." The Midrash explains that this pasuk means that whoever guards his eyes from looking at improper things will merit to see the beauty of the Shechinah. The Gemara in Masechet Kallah teaches that someone who turns away from such aveirot—even if he is an ordinary Yisrael—becomes worthy like a Kohen Gadol offering a korban olah on the mizbeach, and he will merit to benefit from the radiance of the Shechinah like the malachei hasharet. One of the ways of Hashem is that when He wishes to elevate a person to an especially high level, He first gives him a very great test to overcome. For nearly two thousand years the world has been waiting for the rebuilding of the Beit HaMikdash. For generations we have waited for the coming of Mashiach. Now, as we approach the month of Nisan—the time most auspicious for redemption—we are being tested with our eyes more than ever before. Perhaps this is Hashem's call for us to elevate ourselves to greatness and to make our eyes worthy of receiving the ultimate pleasure of basking in the radiance of the Shechinah. Now is our opportunity to shine. If we can guard our own eyes and guide our children away from seeing things they should not see, we can become elevated to the level of the Kohen Gadol. With Hashem's help we will then merit the ultimate reward—our eyes beholding the radiance of the Shechinah for all eternity.

The Union of Souls to Our Creator is the Root of Every Yid, when performing, davening & connecting in Torah & Mitzvah - Learning Lessons in Tanya Chapter 41 we continue to get the intrinsic Chizzuk from Chassidus that in the root of every Jewish soul is filled with abundant love like a son for his father and mother. We all have ability to access this true Union on a small way and through being moser Nefesh selfless at key moments to connect purely to Hashem and bring the Scheinah down to our people, homes and hearts of all Am Yisrael. Chodesh Nissan is when this True love is revealed... Cover photo

On כ״ה אדר, the day associated with Hashem's desire to create the world and the birthday of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, the Rebbe explains that the Mishkan was built to make this world a dwelling place for Hashem. Pekudei teaches that the Mishkan belonged equally to all Jews, and each person must contribute all their powers to build that sanctuary. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/002_shemos/011_pekudei/014

On the 25th of Adar, the day associated with Hashem's desire to create the world, Pekudei teaches the purpose of creation: making a dwelling place for Hashem. The Rebbe explains that the Mishkan belonged equally to all Jews, and each person must contribute all their powers to build a sanctuary for Hashem. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/002_shemos/011_pekudei/013

The pasuk says at the beginning of this week's parshiot , ויקהל משה את כל עדת בני ישראל – Moshe gathered the entire nation, men women and children, and repeated the commandments that Hashem gave him regarding the building of the mishkan . The Ramban explains, this gathering took place after they got the second set of luchot and Hashem made a new covenant with them that He would rest His presence amongst them and His love for them returned like it was before they did the sin of the egel . The sefer Imrei Yitzchak asked, if all that took place was that everything was going to go back to the way it was before they did the egel , why did they need a new gathering just to repeat all the details of the commandments again? Why couldn't Moshe just tell the Jewish People we're continuing with the project as originally planned. The Rabbi answered based on the Gemara in Masechet Shabbat which says, when the Jewish People sinned with the egel , it was like a bride being unfaithful to her husband at their own wedding ceremony. In such a situation, it would be impossible for this husband to ever view that bride the same as he did before. Hashem, on the other hand, did something beyond nature. Even after the treacherous sin that His nation committed, once they had made teshuva , He loved them the same, just like he loved them before they committed that sin. And for that, Hashem wanted everyone gathered to publicize that He was going to reside amongst them just like He was going to before. As well,every single detail needed to be reaffirmed that it was going to take place with the same love. It is true that sin distances a person from Hashem, but fortunately for us, Hashem gives us ways to return to Him and have an even greater relationship with Him than we had before the sin. But we have to believe in Hashem's mercy to take us back and we have to believe in our potential to get close to Him, despite our past deeds. Rabbi Nachman Seltzer related a story that Rabbi Roseman told him about himself. Rabbi Roseman was walking home one night from the yeshiva in which he taught and came across two boys standing on the sidewalk talking to each other. One of them, whose name was Shmuli, he knew, but as for the other one, who had long hair and was wearing clothing designed to draw attention, as were the assorted accessories that were on him, he did not know. Shmuli called the Rabbi to come over, mentioning that they were involved in a very important conversation regarding reward and punishment and free will. The Rabbi came and added whatever insights he could on that topic for the next 20 minutes. And then, as he was about to leave, he recalled how a few years earlier he gave a boy off the derech some encouraging words that made a huge impact on his life. And so, he did not want to let this opportunity go by without trying the same. He said to that other boy, Jake, "Before I go, could you please do me a favor?" Jake looked surprised and asked what the Rabbi needed. The Rabbi said, "Can you give me a beracha ? I see that you are going through a challenging time in your life and yet, you are still working very hard to figure out the proper direction to take. The value of this is tremendous. I really want a beracha from you." Jake then rested his hands gently on the Rabbi's head and gave him whatever beracha he could think of, and then they parted ways. Two years later, Shmuli got engaged and invited Rabbi Roseman to the engagement party. At that party, Shmuli was so excited to show Rabbi Roseman a good friend of his. He pointed to Jake, who was then wearing a crisp, white shirt and nice pants and a velvet kippah on his head. Shmuli told the Rabbi, the time that he asked Jake to give him a beracha changed his life. He was able to tap into the holiness of his neshama afterward and he made a complete turn around. Every Jew has endless potential for greatness. Hashem is yearning for everyone to get close to Him. Even if people have fallen in the past, they can still reach levels that are even higher than they could have had they not fallen in the first place. And therefore, everyone is encouraged, no matter what they have done, to come back and be close to Hashem. Shabbat Shalom.

Discover the depth, drama, and enduring wisdom of the Talmud in this inspiring new 20-part Zoom series with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: “20 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know.” Each class brings to life a powerful narrative from the Talmud—stories of courage, curiosity, compassion, conflict, and transformation. Rabbi Yanklowitz will guide participants through the historical context, spiritual meaning, and ethical challenges embedded in each tale, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak urgently to the modern Jewish experience. Whether you're a seasoned learner or brand new to Talmud study, you'll find yourself captivated by the richness and relevance of these stories.More than just storytelling, this series is an invitation to think, question, and grow. Each session will create space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical takeaways to elevate daily life, relationships, and spiritual practice. Connect with a vibrant community of learners, deepen your understanding of Jewish tradition, and be energized by Rabbi Yanklowitz's uniquely passionate, inclusive, and justice-centered approach to Torah. These are stories that shape who we are—and who we can become. Join us and let them inspire you.Attend these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for $18 per class: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member.------------------Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash ★ Support this podcast ★

(00:00:00) Why “Every Jew Alive Is a Miracle” | Introduction (00:02:00) What she loves about being Jewish (00:05:00) Growing up in a family of cantors and Jewish music (00:09:43) Becoming one of the first women cantors (00:12:59) Family legacy, Holocaust memory, and Jewish continuity (00:16:12) Finding a congregation that truly valued Jewish music (00:18:25) What a cantor really gives to a community (00:21:16) Tradition, new music, and serving a congregation well (00:25:03) Being a pioneer in the Conservative movement (00:27:20) Founding the Women Cantors' Network (00:35:14) Sacred Sounds Reborn: bringing nusach to new music (00:41:27) “Rewirement,” not retirement (00:44:44) Studying with Elie Wiesel (00:52:30) “Every Jew alive is a miracle” (00:59:20) Antisemitism, courage, and speaking up (01:01:22) Advice for Jewish students facing hate on campus (01:07:17) The future of American Jewish life (01:10:26) Is Jewish music stronger today than it was 40 years ago? (01:16:20) Final reflections In this episode of Proudly Jewish: Conversations on Israel and Jewish Identity, Rabbi Eyal Bitton is joined by Cantor Deborah Katchko-Gray — pioneering woman cantor, composer, educator, and founder of the Women Cantors' Network.They talk about her extraordinary path into the cantorate, her family's deep musical legacy, the influence of Elie Wiesel, the meaning of Jewish pride, and her beautiful new project, Sacred Sounds Reborn, which brings traditional nusach into fresh contemporary expression.This is a rich and moving conversation about Jewish identity, resilience, sacred music, memory, creativity, and hope.If you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe, and share. 

B"H Two synagogues were shot at in the Jewish community of Toronto, the community I am a part of. SafeAmYisraelChait. Every Jew and every family must make the decisions that protect their lives and their communities. But there is one thing that must never change. Our neshama. If the outside world feels frightening, then the soul must burn even brighter. Kol haneshama tehalel Yah. Every soul must praise Hashem. Our faith, our Torah, our identity, our love for Am Yisrael cannot be extinguished. Am Yisrael Chai. Hashem yishmor et amo Yisrael. #AmYisraelChai #Judaism #Toronto #Canada #Antisemitism 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!

Every Jew has to ask the question: Which flavor will I choose? Will it be the favor my parents chose, or am I drawn to something different? Are all flavors equal? What if some flavors on the menu aren't even Jewish? This week Rabbi Wildes shows all the flavors to arm you with the knowledge you need to choose. Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

Understanding the reality of Israel today means cutting through the headlines and reconnecting to the truth of our people's story, a sovereign Jewish nation rebuilding its strength in our ancestral homeland while confronting real, existential threats. It was an honor to present this talk in West Palm Beach, invited by Heroes for Israel, and to engage with thoughtful, challenging questions that only deepened our collective Jewish identity and commitment to truth.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

התוכן א) הוראה ממ"ש הרמב"ם בשיעור היומי "הנוטע אילן אצל המזבח.. אע"פ שעשאו לנוי למקדש ויופי לו ה"ז לוקה שנאמר לא תטע לך אשר כל עץ אצל מזבח ה' אלקיך מפני שזה הי' דרך עובדי כוכבים וכו'"‏ – ‏כאשר בא ה"יצר" ואומר שהנה ישנו ענין מסויים שיש בו כדי לפעול נוי ויופי ביהדות ועי"ז לקרב את אלו התועים בדרכם וכו' ואע"פ שגם עכו"ם עושים א"ז אבל "רחמנא לבא בעי"... אומרים לו שלכל לראש עליו לברר האם בנדון זה ה"ז רצונו של הקב"ה, ואם לאו‏ – ‏אסור לעשותו! ההליכה בדרך היהדות עפ"י רצונו של הקב"ה היא היא המביאה יופי אמיתי! ב) לכאו"א מישראל מגיע שכר גדול ביותר עבור פעולותיו בקיום תומ"צ וכמ"ש בתורה אור "מצינו בנבוכדנצר בשביל שהלך ג' פסיעות לכבוד השי"ת פסקו לו מלוכה על כל העולם ולזרעו אחריו.. ואין לך אדם מישראל שלא כיבד את המקום בכך וכל טוב עוה"ז כדאי הוא לו"!‏‏משיחת כ"ה ניסן ה'תשמ"ה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=16-02-2026 Synopsis (1) Today's Rambam states: “One who plants a tree near the Mizbeach…even if he did so to decorate the Mikdash and to beautify it, he is punished by lashes, as the verse states, ‘Do not plant for yourself an asheira or any tree near the Mizbeach of Hashem your G-d.' Because this was the practice of idolaters…” The lesson is as follows: When the yetzer comes and claims that there is a certain idea that could bring decoration and beauty to Yiddishkeit, and attract those who have strayed etc. (and although it is done by non-Jews, it argues that “The Merciful One desires the heart” etc.), the response is: First and foremost, you must see whether this practice accords with Hashem's will, and if it does not, it is forbidden to do it. What leads to true beauty is the path Yiddishkeit in accordance with Hashem's will. (2) Every Jew is entitled to the greatest reward for his fulfillment of Torah and mitzvos. As it says Torah Or, “We find that Nevuchadnetzar, because he took three steps in honor of the Holy One, blessed be He, was granted kingship over the entire world for him and his descendants after him…There is no Jew who has not honored Hashem in this way, and one deserves all the good of this world.”Excerpt from sichah of 25 Nissan 5745 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=16-02-2026 לזכות מרת סימא בת גיטא שתחי' ליום ההולדת שלה כ"ט שבטלשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות‏

In this episode of Weird Being Jewish the three rabbis are at it again. This time, we discuss guns, gun policy, Jewish safety and Jewish culture.  Plus a question that could be applied to  any number of topics in Jewish contemporary life: since classical sources don't mention guns, how should Jewish tradition inform civic norms and democratic policy? 

Every Jew has a Mitzva to write himself a Sefer Torah!!!

In this shiur, delivered in Tomer Devorah, Rav Burg explains how we must appreciate the Derech of every Jew.

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Sefer V'Ani Tamid Imach- Part 2 (Every Jew has a spark) by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Rabbi Elchanan Shoff (Los Angeles, USA) and Rabbi Michal Weichbrod (Yehuda, Israel) for a rare, honest, and passionate conversation about one of the most charged topics in the Jewish world today: Do Jews belong in America—or is it time to move to Eretz Yisrael? Together, they dive into:

התוכן ביאור בפנימיות הענינים במ"ש [בראשון דפ' ויצא] "והנה מלאכי אלקים עולים ויורדים בו". דלכאו' הי' צ"ל "יורדים" ואח"ז "עולים"? [על שאלת המלמד של ה"רוזשינער" ממנו למה לא חשב בעצמו לשאול שאלה זו ענהו "אויף א חלום איז קיין קושיא ניט..."], כי כאשר מלאך יורד למטה ליהודי ה"ז עלי' בשביל המלאך, כי מלאך הוא מוגבל, אבל נשמה למטה קשורה עם עצומ"ה הבלתי מוגבל! וזהו אפי' אם היהודי הוא במצב של "שינה", (כמו שהי' אצל יעקב, מצד היות נשמתו כלולה מנשמות כל ישראל וכו'), כי גם הוא יכול ברגע לצאת מהגבלותיו. וזוהי גם התשובה לאלו הטוענים מנין יש להם את הכחות להפיץ המעיינות חוצה וכו', כי לכל אחד יש בלי גבול כחות להלחם עם ה"חוצה", "שרו של עשו", ואין ממה להתפעל!א' השיחות דהתוועדות שמחת בית השואבה ה'תשט"ז ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=23-11-2025 Synopsis The verse states (in rishon of Parashas Vayeitzei), “…Angels of G-d were ascending and descending it.” Seemingly, as Rashi asks, it should have said “descending” and then “ascending”? (When the Ruzhiner was a child studying Chumash, he was known to always come up with Rashi's question on the verse. But he didn't ask this question on this verse. When his teacher asked why, the Ruzhiner replied, “On a dream, there are no questions….”) The explanation according to the inner dimension of Torah is that when an angel comes down to a Jew, it is in fact an ascent for the angel, because an angel is limited, whereas a soul in this world is connected to the Hashem's Essence and Being, which is infinite. And this is true even if the Jew is “sleeping” (as was Yaakov, whose soul encompassed the souls of all Jews etc.), because even then, in a single moment, a Jew can break free from his limitations. This is also the response to those who ask how we have the power to spread the wellsprings outward etc.: Every Jew has unlimited strength to combat the “outside” and to combat “Esav's guardian angel,” and there is nothing to be intimidated by.Sichah from farbrengen of Simchas Beis Hashoevah 5716 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=23-11-2025 לע"נ הרה"ח הרה"ת ר' מרדכי דוב ב"ר צבי הירש ע"ה אלטיין ליום היארצייט שלו ג' כסלו. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.

The Rebbe affirms that Chassidus centers on caring for each individual—helping one person brings blessing to public work too. Every Jew holds infinite potential, like immense power in a tiny atom. He ends with blessings for success and health in acquiring a new home. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5802

By Rabbi Josh WanderThere is a painful and uncomfortable reality that we rarely speak about publicly:Nearly one million Israelis have left Eretz Yisrael to live in the Diaspora.Not because of pogroms.Not because of famine.Not because they were expelled.They chose to leave.They walked away from the one thing that generations before us would have given their lives for: the privilege of living in the Land of Israel.And this can only happen in a vacuum — a vacuum of education, a vacuum of emunah, and a vacuum of understanding the true value of Eretz Yisrael. When someone does not know what something is worth, it becomes very easy to trade away.Creatures of Comfort, Prisoners of ExileMany of these Israelis are “successful” abroad. They live in modern suburbs, earn comfortable salaries, eat in kosher restaurants, and send their children to schools with Hebrew signs on the walls.Some are even “religious.”But spiritually, they have moved from Geula (redemption) to Galut (exile).From light to darkness.From open skies to a tunnel.Choosing exile over Israel is like voluntarily crawling into the spiritual equivalent of a Hamas tunnel — darkness, disorientation, disconnection.It is a self-imposed spiritual prison.They convince themselves that their “spirituality is more uplifting” in New York, Miami, or Los Angeles.What a perversion.How twisted our values have become that we equate kosher supermarkets, valet parking, and kiddush clubs with spirituality.Do We Know Better Than Hashem?Let's ask the only question that matters:If Avraham Avinu and Sara Imeinu were told by Hashem to leave Charan and move to Canaan, would they respond:“Actually, Hashem, our ruchniyut is better here. The housing market is cheaper and the shuls are more comfortable”?Absurd.Yet today, many Jews speak this way.Not explicitly — but this is the core of their argument:“I know Hashem said Eretz Yisrael is our home,but I know better what's best for me and my family.”Chutzpah.Ignorance.Hashem gave us 613 mitzvot. Nearly one-third can only be performed in the Land. How can a thinking, believing Jew read the Torah and still say:“It's better for my neshamah to stay in exile.”The Intellectual Justifications and the Halachic AcrobaticsOf course, excuses always need footnotes.So we hear:* “The Satmar Shitta says the Three Oaths forbid returning before Moshiach.”* “Rav Moshe Feinstein wrote that aliyah isn't obligatory today.”* “Tosafot says due to danger one may stay in exile.”All true — in context.Yet deeply misunderstood and conveniently misused.Even Satmar Chassidim weep over Eretz Yisrael.Even Rav Moshe Feinstein praised the holiness of the Land.None of them said:“Exile is a spiritually superior environment. Stay there for comfort.”For thousands of years, our rabbis begged, prayed, and sacrificed to reach this Land. They endured malaria-infested swamps, starvation, and Ottoman decrees.Not for comfort.For covenant.They understood what we have forgotten:Comfort is not the goal of Judaism. Destiny is.The Real Price: Their ChildrenLet us speak plainly.For the “religious diaspora Jew,” the loss is spiritual blindness.But for the vast majority who leave?It is nothing less than a demographic suicide mission.In Israel:* Intermarriage rate: ~4%In the United States:* Intermarriage rate: 70–90%That means that in America, one generation later,your grandchildren may not be Jewish.Nobody “plans” for assimilation, yet it swallows entire family trees.Leaving Eretz Yisrael puts your children into the currents of history — currents that have erased millions of Jews before them.No Israeli parent moving abroad ever says:“I'm choosing to end my family's Jewish story.”But statistically, that is exactly what they are doing.Kosher-Style Judaism Is Not JudaismThose who leave often say:“We will stay religious abroad. Judaism is not tied to geography.”False.Judaism is born in a place.Rooted in a place.Fulfilled in a place.Eretz Yisrael is not a backdrop.It is a commandment.לא בשמיים היא — It is not in the heavens.It's right here. In the Torah. In every parsha.From Lech Lecha to Ki Tavo.You don't need a PhD to understand the Torah's geography.Only a willingness to listen.The Darkness of Egypt — ReplayedThe Midrash teaches that 80% of Jews never left Egypt.They chose to stay — and they died during the plague of darkness.They disappeared from Jewish destiny.Today, the parallel is clear.We are living in spiritual darkness.Exile is the darkness.Israel is the light.Every Jew today is being asked:Will you join the redemption — or remain behind?Conclusion: The Door Is Still OpenThe tragedy of the yordim is not only that they leave.It's that they don't know what they're leaving.The greatest generation in Jewish history — ours — is living with the opportunity that our ancestors would have given their lives to taste for one hour.The door to redemption is open.The gates of Eretz Yisrael are open.The only question is:Will we walk through them?Or will we choose to remain in the darkness of a self-imposed exile? This is a public episode. 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In this heartfelt Ask Me Anything, Rabbi Bernath responds to someone from the Kabbalah for Everyone Community, a lifelong Reform Jew who asks a question many have quietly carried: “Am I less of a Jew because I was raised Reform?”Rabbi Bernath explores how Jewish identity transcends denominational labels. Drawing on teachings from Tanya and Rashi, he reminds us that every Jewish soul is a piece of G-d, unbreakable and equally precious.This conversation becomes more than an answer, it's an invitation to rediscover who we are beneath the labels. It's a love letter to every Jew who has ever wondered if they still belong.Takeaways:There are no “levels” of Jewishness. Every Jew, regardless of affiliation or observance carries the same Divine spark.Denominations are man-made; the soul is G-d-made. Labels were meant to organize ideas, not divide hearts.Jewish identity is a relationship, not a category. Wherever you learn, pray, or grow, your connection to G-d is real and alive.Belonging is not earned — it's inherited. You're part of the same eternal covenant, the same people, the same love story that began at Sinai.Your light matters. Every small act of faith, study, or kindness sustains the Jewish people.#Judaism #Jewish #JewishIdentity #reform #orthodox #belonging #Kabbalah Sign up for "The Forgiveness Lab" HERE: https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=89Support the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

Send us a textIn this heartfelt Ask Me Anything, Rabbi Bernath responds to someone from the Kabbalah for Everyone Community, a lifelong Reform Jew who asks a question many have quietly carried: “Am I less of a Jew because I was raised Reform?”Rabbi Bernath explores how Jewish identity transcends denominational labels. Drawing on teachings from Tanya and Rashi, he reminds us that every Jewish soul is a piece of G-d, unbreakable and equally precious.This conversation becomes more than an answer, it's an invitation to rediscover who we are beneath the labels. It's a love letter to every Jew who has ever wondered if they still belong.Takeaways:There are no “levels” of Jewishness. Every Jew, regardless of affiliation or observance carries the same Divine spark.Denominations are man-made; the soul is G-d-made. Labels were meant to organize ideas, not divide hearts.Jewish identity is a relationship, not a category. Wherever you learn, pray, or grow, your connection to G-d is real and alive.Belonging is not earned — it's inherited. You're part of the same eternal covenant, the same people, the same love story that began at Sinai.Your light matters. Every small act of faith, study, or kindness sustains the Jewish people.#Judaism #Jewish #JewishIdentity #reform #orthodox #belonging #Kabbalah Sign up for "The Forgiveness Lab" HERE: https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=89Support the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

Rosh Hashanah & Parshas Nitzavim: Crowned With Life As we stand before Rosh Hashanah, Moshe's words in Parshas Nitzavim ring out: “You are all standing today before Hashem.” Every Jew together, bound in unity, choosing life with purpose and with G-d. The Ramban and the Rebbe remind us that this covenant is not history—it is alive, renewed each year through our choices. To crown G-d as King is to embrace meaning, faith, and resilience, even in times of pain. In honor of Eretz Yisroel – May G-d protect our brave soldiers and return all the hostages in Gaza immediately. Dedicated in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. Listen now at ParshaPerspective.com

Sometimes it takes a crisis to stop us in our tracks and ask: Who am I? What kind of spouse am I? What kind of person am I becoming?On Rosh Hashanah, Judaism invites us to ask these very questions. And at the heart of the holiday is a mysterious, beloved prayer: Hayom Harat Olam, “Today the world is born.”But did you know? The same phrase appears in the Book of Jeremiah with an opposite meaning, not birth, but never being born at all. Why would our sages choose such a paradox for the High Holidays?In this inspiring High Holiday sermon, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath takes us on a journey through:The prophet Jeremiah's cry of despairThe Netziv's life-changing decision as a childMichelangelo's challenge to Raphael: Amplius,Think bigger!The shofar's call for authentic self-expressionThe hidden Jewish spark that even Soviet oppression couldn't extinguishThis Rosh Hashanah, the shofar asks each of us: Will you live as an echo, or will you give birth to your true self?Key TakeawaysRosh Hashanah is not only the birthday of the world, it's the birthday of your world. Each year, we can choose to start anew.Harat Olam has two meanings: remaining unborn potential or becoming a living expression of your G-d-given gifts.The shofar rejects echoes… it calls us to live authentically, not as faint imitations of who we're meant to be.Amplius, Think bigger! Don't live small when your canvas is vast.Every Jew has a hidden spark… no matter how distant, it can be awakened in a single moment of courage, connection, or faith.#RoshHashanah #Judaism #Jewish #RoshHashana #chabad #newyear #Shofar #hayomharatolam #inspiration #Teshuvah #teshuva #jewishsermon #jewishnewyear #Elul #YomKippur Sign up for "The Forgiveness Lab" HERE: theloverabbi.com/eventsSupport the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

Send us a textSometimes it takes a crisis to stop us in our tracks and ask: Who am I? What kind of spouse am I? What kind of person am I becoming?On Rosh Hashanah, Judaism invites us to ask these very questions. And at the heart of the holiday is a mysterious, beloved prayer: Hayom Harat Olam, “Today the world is born.”But did you know? The same phrase appears in the Book of Jeremiah with an opposite meaning, not birth, but never being born at all. Why would our sages choose such a paradox for the High Holidays?In this inspiring High Holiday sermon, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath takes us on a journey through:The prophet Jeremiah's cry of despairThe Netziv's life-changing decision as a childMichelangelo's challenge to Raphael: Amplius,Think bigger!The shofar's call for authentic self-expressionThe hidden Jewish spark that even Soviet oppression couldn't extinguishThis Rosh Hashanah, the shofar asks each of us: Will you live as an echo, or will you give birth to your true self?Key TakeawaysRosh Hashanah is not only the birthday of the world, it's the birthday of your world. Each year, we can choose to start anew.Harat Olam has two meanings: remaining unborn potential or becoming a living expression of your G-d-given gifts.The shofar rejects echoes… it calls us to live authentically, not as faint imitations of who we're meant to be.Amplius, Think bigger! Don't live small when your canvas is vast.Every Jew has a hidden spark… no matter how distant, it can be awakened in a single moment of courage, connection, or faith.#RoshHashanah #Judaism #Jewish #RoshHashana #chabad #newyear #Shofar #hayomharatolam #inspiration #Teshuvah #teshuva #jewishsermon #jewishnewyear #Elul #YomKippur Sign up for "The Forgiveness Lab" HERE: theloverabbi.com/eventsSupport the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

Former Obama speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz on faith, identity, and resilience. What happens when a White House insider turns her attention to Jewish wisdom, identity, and survival in a turbulent age? Rabbi Jeff Salkin sits down with Sarah Hurwitz—former speechwriter for President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, and author of Here All Along and As a Jew—for a conversation that is sharp, soulful, and deeply relevant. Together they explore the challenges of antisemitism on campus, the tug-of-war over Israel, and why “cultural Judaism” isn't enough. Hurwitz makes the case for reclaiming Jewish identity on our own terms—with humor, honesty, and hope.

Artist Kimberly Brooks joins Zibby to discuss 10 THINGS EVERY JEW SHOULD KNOW BEFORE THEY GO TO COLLEGE, a book she illustrated alongside co-authors Emily Schrader and Blake Flayton. Kimberly shares what inspired her to create a clear, accessible guide for students navigating antisemitism and distorted narratives on campus. She and Zibby discuss the importance of arming the next generation with facts, the role of Jewish education, and why this book feels like both a shield and a toolkit at such a critical time.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3Uz5OlSShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!JOIN ME! I'm hosting four events on September 19, 25th and 30th in NYC and on October 4th in Greenwich, CT. Get your tickets here! (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

התוכן 1) [המשך] וההוראה: כאשר א' רואה במדבר הגלות "נחש שרף ועקרב" – צריך לזכור שה"גדול ונורא", ה', נותן לו כוח זה! (וכמ"ש בשיעור חומש דיום זה ששייך להיות "ושכחת את ה' אלקיך" עד כדי כך שאינו רואה ש"הוא הנותן לך כח לעשות חיל"). ואז יוכל לפעול שה"נחש שרף ועקרב" הזה לא רק ש"לא ירעו ולא ישחיתו" אלא עוד יסייע לכל א' בקיום תומ"צ וכו'. וזה גם מה שדובר לעיל אודות הפצת המעיינות עצמן, ש"מקור מים חיים" הוא הרי ה"גדול ונורא", הקב"ה – בתוך ה"חוצה" עצמו. 2) בפ' עקב כתוב ענין נפלא ש"לא בצדקתך וביושר לבבך אתה בא לרשת את ארצם כי ברשעת הגוים האלה ה' אלקיך מורישם מפניך ולמען הקים את הדבר אשר נשבע ה' לאבותיך וגו'". ואם רואים שה"רשעת הגויים האלה" קיים ותקיף והולף ומוסיף, הרי עאכו"כ שכ"ה בנוגע "למען הקים את הדבר אשר נשבע ה' וגו'". ועל כל יהודי להכריז בגלוי שארץ ישראל ניתן לישראל ע"י ה', ויש לאחוז בו בתוקף של "גדול ונורא", ועי"ז יתהפכו ה"נחש שרף ועקרב" לסייע לבנ"י להביאם לארצנו הק'.ב' חלקים משיחת אור לט"ו באב ה'תש"מ ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=12-08-2025 Synopsis (Continued.) (1) The lesson is that when a person sees “snakes, vipers, and scorpions” in the desert of exile, he must remember that Hashem, who is “great and awesome,” gives him the power to overcome them. (As it says in today's Chumash, it is possible to “forget Hashem your G-d” to the extent that one doesn't recognize that it is “He who gives you the strength to make wealth.”) And thus he will be able to cause the “snakes, vipers, and scorpions” to not only “neither harm nor destroy,” but even to assist every Jew in their fulfillment of Torah and mitzvos etc. This is also what was discussed earlier about spreading the wellsprings themselves; the “source of living waters,” Hashem, is “great and awesome” within the “outside” itself. (2) Parashas Eikev contains a wondrous idea: “You are coming to take possession of their land neither because of your righteousness nor because of the integrity of your heart. Rather, it is because of the wickedness of these nations that Hashem your G-d is driving them out from before you, and in order to fulfill the promise that Hashem swore to your forefathers….” – if one sees that the “wickedness of these nations” still exists and continues to intensify, then certainly that is the case regarding “in order to fulfill the promise that Hashem swore….” Every Jew must openly declare that Eretz Yisroel was given by Hashem to the Jewish people, and must hold onto it with the strength of the “great and awesome” one, and in this way the “snakes, vipers, and scorpions” will be transformed so that they will assist in bringing the Jewish people to our Holy Land.2 excerpts from sichah of 15 Av 5740 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=12-08-2025

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In this profound opening to Likutei Moharan Torah 27, we explore the sweeping vision of Rabbi Nachman: a world unified in service of Hashem. Drawing on the Athenian sages' question about the chick in the shell, this shiur reframes individual avodah as inherently cosmic. How does Shalom become the vessel for Giluy Shechinah? What is the deeper meaning of Ha'aras Panim, and how is it rooted in the Torah and the Tzura Adam?We delve into:The global mission of every Jew and how each neshamah is a microcosm of creation.Why true unity (Shalom) isn't just about avoiding conflict but about mutual bitul toward a higher goal.How Yaakov Avinu, Ha'aras Panim, and the Shemos of Hashem reveal divine structure in the world.The role of Torah as blueprint and how each of the 600,000 souls uniquely expresses one facet of that truth.What it means to bring the world to serve Hashem b'shem echad, not through conformity but harmony.-----Quotables: "You can't achieve shalom by being separate. True shalom (peace/completion/perfection) is when each soul fulfills its unique role within a single divine symphony.""Every Jew contains all the worlds within themselves—our personal refinement reshapes creation itself."

A new MP3 sermon from Frontline Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: What Every Jew Needs to Know About JESUS Subtitle: Devotions 2025 Speaker: Peter Hammond Broadcaster: Frontline Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 4/16/2025 Length: 18 min.

This week we welcome returning guest and the youngest person we know, Blake Flayton, to talk about his new book: 10 Things Every Jew Should Know Before They Go to College. We talk to Blake about how to win over Gen Z (with social justice!), whether or not we should we be gatekeeping the the antisemitism discourse, and why we don't want to see anymore Holocaust movies….for now.You can follow Blake on Substack, X and Instagram, check him out calling out campus antisemitism in The NY Times before it was cool, and of course buy the book - everyone should read it, not just the kids! Also listen to his excellent podcast with Einat Wilf, We Should All Be Zionists.Also:* AI Therapy* Finally the world is waking up! oh wait nvm* What Birthrigtht gets wrong* You say Dual Loyalty like it's a bad thing* Fighting Antisemitism from the left - Blake's latest essay on Substack:* Keep your friends?* Enough with the Holocaust movies* I'd rather be 9 people's favorite thing than 100 people's 9th favorite thing* Are we all just talking to ourselves on Instagram? The problem with social media Zionism.* The Insta-fada!* Woke Anne Frank* Stop what you're doing and learn Hebrew This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe

Rabbi Eli Mansour's NEW Book - Maayan Eliyahu on Pesah is here!! (Derashot in English for the upcoming Sedarim) CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO ORDER YOUR COPY https://itorahbooks.com/produc ts/maayan-eliyahu-pesach- hardcover?mc_cid=08f9dc045e& mc_eid=f5807e4c64 Every Jew has a neshama that is literally a part of Hashem. No matter how distant a person may seem from religion, he will always have an inner connection to Hashem—because that is his essence. Deep down, every Jew has emunah ; sometimes, it just needs to be brought out. A man once shared that he was at a hotel for Pesach , and early one Chol HaMoed morning, he went to the breakfast room to prepare a bottle for his daughter. A waiter approached him and asked for a d'var Torah . It seemed like an unusual request, as the waiter did not look Jewish. After sharing a Torah thought, the man was shocked when the waiter revealed that his mother was Jewish—but he was about to marry a non-Jewish woman. Recognizing the significance of the moment, the man introduced him to the rabbi at the hotel, who spoke to him at length, trying to convince him to reconsider. Amazingly, four years later, this man is now fully religious and engaged to a bat Yisrael . The neshama of a Jew yearns for a relationship with Hashem, even if it may not seem that way on the surface. A rabbi from Arachim , a well-known outreach organization, shared a similar story: Many years ago, he was on a flight from New York to Israel. Sitting next to him was a man named David, who took a sleeping pill the moment the flight began. Something about David seemed familiar, but the rabbi couldn't place where he knew him from. Five hours later, David woke up, and the rabbi tried to start a conversation. David immediately shut him down. " I'm not interested in religion. I don't want to discuss it. " He mentioned that he had gone to yeshiva as a child but had since left religion entirely. It was then that the rabbi realized—David had attended the same yeshivah as he had! Curious, the rabbi asked him why he had abandoned Judaism. David explained, "At first, I felt lonely in yeshivah and realized I wasn't going to become anything special there. Slowly, I started becoming angry—first with the people, then with the religion. And now, I don't even believe in Hashem anymore." The rabbi asked if he could share just one story. David agreed. The rabbi told him about an event that had been recorded by Simcha Raz, the author of Ish Tzadik Hayah , about Rabbi Aryeh Levine. Simcha Raz was once invited to a gathering of dignitaries, where some of Israel's top military officials were present. He was the only one in the room wearing a kippah , and some people began challenging him about his belief in Hashem. He asked them, "When you go into battle, do you have a plan, or do you just wing it?" A general replied, "Of course, we have a plan! We also have a Plan B in case Plan A doesn't work. And we even have a Plan C in case Plan B fails." Simcha Raz then said, "I see that you don't believe in Hashem. But what if you're wrong? What if, after 120 years, you are banished from Olam Haba? Shouldn't you at least have a Plan B—just in case?" The general responded, " You only need a Plan B when there is a doubt about Plan A. But I have no doubt that religion is false. In fact, to prove it, I'll even write you a contract right now, signing over my Olam Haba to you." And so they did. The general wrote up a contract, signed it, and handed it over to Simcha Raz. Two days later, the general's son showed up at Simcha Raz's house, pleading for the contract back. At first, Simcha refused. He told the boy to come back in a few days. Then, he asked his rabbi what to do. His rabbi advised him to return the contract. When the son came back two days later, begging once more, Simcha gave it to him. The boy then revealed, "My father doesn't want to take the risk. He decided to follow your advice and have a Plan B." The rabbi then told David, "You see every Jew deep down feels the truth. Maybe you should second guess your decision about leaving Hashem." David remained silent, and that was the last they spoke on the plane. But recently, the rabbi attended an Arachim seminar—and saw David there, wearing a kippah . David told him, "When I saw all the hostages who weren't religious before saying that what kept them going was their tefillot, their Tehillim, and their connection to Hashem, I realized—I don't want to take the risk. Maybe it's real." Every Jew has a spark inside of him, yearning to be close to Hashem. If we ever have the opportunity to help someone who has strayed, we must remember—deep down, they want it. They just need the right words to bring it out.