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Former Washington head coach Jay Gruden joins G&D to discuss Jayden Daniels' injury and how he would handle it.
9.15.25 Hour 4 1:00- Former Washington head coach Jay Gruden joins G&D to discuss Jayden Daniels' injury and how he would handle it. 26:30- ESPN's Mina Kimes believes Jayden Daniels' needs to change the way that he plays... Do we agree?
In this episode of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe reflects on the tragic fatal shooting of conservative activist, and civil right icon, Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old husband and father, during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, describing it as a shocking manifestation of societal desensitization to violence and the silencing of opposing voices. Drawing from Genesis 4:2-10, he recounts Cain's murder of Abel due to jealousy over words, emphasizing that attempts to suppress differing opinions—whether through de-platforming or violence—fail, as God hears the "voice of blood from the ground." Rabbi Wolbe extends this to Genesis 37, where Joseph's brothers' hatred of his dreams leads to their plot against him, yet Judah advocates mercy over murder. He connects this to the current political climate, urging listeners to focus on commonalities rather than differences to foster love and unity, even amid disagreements. Acknowledging Kirk's non-Jewish but Shabbat-observing life and strong support for Israel, Rabbi Wolbe praises his inspiration for youth engagement and calls for public Jewish pride in Zionism and Shabbos observance. He warns against media desensitization to murder, stressing the need to protect one's neshama (soul) from such content, and concludes with a blessing for long lives of accomplishment, emphasizing the value of every moment, as no one is guaranteed eternity, and encourages maximizing good deeds without fame.Recorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on September 12, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on September 14, 2025_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share 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:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther 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:#CharlieKirk, #CainandAbel, #Torah, #JewishIdentity, #Shabbos, #Zionism, #Conflict, #Violence, #Potential, #Accomplishment ★ Support this podcast ★
Our guy Denton Day from SiriusXM joins G&D to preview week 3 of college football.
Michael Phillips from Audacy in Richmond and The Richmonder joins G&D to discuss last night's defeat in Green Bay.
9.12.25 Hour 4 1:00- Michael Phillips from Audacy in Richmond and The Richmonder joins G&D to discuss last night's defeat in Green Bay. 18:00- As the passing game hasn't been up to par so far, are you worried about anything?
9.12.25 Hour 2 1:00- Marshon Lattimore has cost this team early on with crucial penalties, is this a big deal moving forward? 36:40- We recap last night's G&D watch party for the Commanders-Packers game.
In this Merkavah installment we explore Yesod and Yosef HaTzaddik as the foundation that brings spiritual intent into concrete reality. We trace how Yosef's journey, from betrayal to leadership, models disciplined attachment and holy channeling of passion, the vav that binds heaven and earth. Yesod becomes practical through action, bris milah as covenantal alignment, business and marriage as arenas to root values, and daily mitzvos as the pipeline that carries blessing into the world. Discover how Yosef's path through suffering to greatness reveals the essence of Yesod: turning trials into foundations, passion into purpose, and becoming the channel through which divine blessing flows into the world. Join the Conversation! Be part of our growing community—join the Shema Podcast for the Perplexed WhatsApp group to share feedback, discuss episodes, and suggest future topics. Click here to sign up.Explore Revealing the Hidden with Rabbi Gershon MeiselUncover the depth behind Torah, life, and the spiritual reality beneath it all.
We preview tonight's live stream on 106.7 The Fan YouTube of G&D watching the Commanders-Packers game.
9.11.25 Hour 2 1:00- Steve Czaban, host for 97.3 The Game and former DC radio host, joins G&D to scout the Green Bay Packers and more! 37:00- We preview tonight's live stream on 106.7 The Fan YouTube of G&D watching the Commanders-Packers game.
9.11.25 Hour 4 1:00- Commanders reporter Nicki Jhabvala joins G&D live from Green Bay to discuss tonight's TNF matchup! 19:45- Our guy Chris Russell joins the show, and discusses tonight's matchup.
Steve Czaban, host for 97.3 The Game and former DC radio host, joins G&D to scout the Green Bay Packers and more!
Commanders reporter Nicki Jhabvala joins G&D live from Green Bay to discuss tonight's TNF matchup!
In this episode of the Parsha Review Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores Parshas Ki Savo, the seventh portion in the Book of Deuteronomy, focusing on Deuteronomy 26:11, which instructs the Jewish people to rejoice in all the goodness given by Hashem, including to their households, the Levites, and converts. Rabbi Wolbe, citing the Orachaim HaKadosh, emphasizes that this "goodness" refers to the Torah, described as sweeter than honey, capable of transforming negative traits like arrogance or anger into positive ones, as it extracts impurities, much like honey purifies non-kosher items over time. He shares personal anecdotes, such as his excitement at understanding Talmud for the first time at age 15, and stories of great sages like the Steipler, who survived freezing conditions through immersion in Torah study, and Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, whose Torah focus influenced even physical phenomena like a flickering light at his passing. Rabbi Wolbe underscores the Torah's transformative power, urging listeners to engage with its living, relevant teachings daily, as exemplified by his grandfather's advice to study a verse before leaving home to shield against temptation. He connects the parsha to current events, noting the Torah's status as a "tree of life" that energizes and elevates, encouraging listeners to embrace its sweetness with passion and commitment, especially during Elul, and concludes with a blessing for deeper Torah connection._____________This episode (Ep 7.46) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Ki Savo 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 9, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on September 11, 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, #TorahStudy, #Sweetness, #Honey, #Transformative, #PassionateLove, #Energy, #Wisdom ★ Support this podcast ★
9.10.25 Hour 1 1:00- G&D will be hosting a LIVE watch party in Grant's basement tomorrow night for TNF that you can watch on YouTube. We discuss the details here. 20:00- We take some time to discuss just how good the rookie BILL was in week 1.
G&D will be hosting a LIVE watch party in Grant's basement tomorrow night for TNF that you can watch on YouTube. We discuss the details here.
9.10.25 Hour 4 1:00- NFL Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler joins G&D to preview the Packers-Commanders TNF game. 32:00- We get to our Commanders stock report as we head into the Packers-Commanders game.
NFL Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler joins G&D to preview the Packers-Commanders TNF game.
In this episode, we tackle one of the most sensitive and often misunderstood topics in Jewish life: conversion. Together with Rabbi Pill, we explore what the Torah and Halacha actually say about becoming Jewish, what makes a conversion valid, the essential role of beis din, and how kabbalas mitzvos defines the process. We also address the emotional challenges and misconceptions that many face when questions of Jewish status arise. If you've ever wondered what Hashem truly requires in this journey, you'll discover a perspective that cuts through confusion and reveals the eternal clarity of Torah, something that may completely transform the way you see Jewish identity and belonging.Join the Conversation! Be part of our growing community—join the Shema Podcast for the Perplexed WhatsApp group to share feedback, discuss episodes, and suggest future topics. Click here to sign up.Explore The Art of PrayerDownload a collection of beautifully designed blessings (brachos) including Modeh Ani, Asher Yatzar, Netilas Yadayim and more. Free to download and perfect for your home by clicking here.
9.9.25 Hour 2 1:00- We get you our fastest 16 minutes in football where we break down all the action from week 1. 24:20- Commanders reporter Ben Standig joins G&D to discuss the Commanders big win against the Giants, plus look ahead to the Packers game. 36:00- What's going on in our lives that has nothing to do with sports?
Commanders RB Austin Ekeler joins G&D to discuss the big win, plus look ahead to the Packers game on TNF.
Commanders reporter Ben Standig joins G&D to discuss the Commanders big win against the Giants, plus look ahead to the Packers game.Â
9.9.25 Hour 4 1:00- Commanders RB Austin Ekeler joins G&D to discuss the big win, plus look ahead to the Packers game on TNF. 32:00- With the new kickoff rule in the NFL, it's safe to say they are all the way back.
The Torah has a surprising view on joy and how to attain it. The prevailing attitude in our society is that a person's state of joy is contingent upon circumstance: In good days, people tend to feel a bit more joyous. On bad days, it's more difficult to feel joy. Joy, according to society, is inextricably connected to circumstance. The Torah understands otherwise. The Torah teaches us that there is a dial of joy which can be easily manipulated. If you want more joy, all you need to do is rotate the dial in one direction. To reduce joy, spin it the other way. In this Parsha Podcast, we share the secret of the dial of joy. To boost your joy, listen carefully.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletterrabbiwolbe.com/newsletter– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe's PodcastsThe Parsha PodcastThe Jewish History PodcastThe Mitzvah Podcast This Jewish LifeThe Ethics PodcastTORAH 101 ★ Support this podcast ★
In this episode of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the origins and significance of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, noting it commemorates the sixth day of creation when Adam and Eve were formed, making it a two-day holiday worldwide. He describes it as a day of divine judgment for all humanity, drawing from the Mishnah in Tractate Rosh Hashanah, which outlines four annual judgment periods: Pesach for grains, Shavuot for fruits, Rosh Hashanah for human deeds (determining life or death), and Sukkot for water. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes its dual nature as both solemn judgment and joyful celebration, where God desires to bestow goodness, urging listeners to prepare by realigning with divine will and crowning God as king.Rabbi Wolbe delves into the phrase "Kivnei Maron" from Psalms, interpreting it through Talmudic lenses: judging speech for truthfulness, individual talents and potential (illustrated by the Netziv's story), and one's influence on others. He stresses personal accountability for fulfilling God-given abilities, avoiding self-limitation, and positively impacting the community to merit favorable judgment. Practical advice includes believing in oneself and children, volunteering to become indispensable, and genuinely desiring spiritual growth, as all blessings for the year are decreed on Rosh Hashanah, linking to the subsequent days of repentance and Sukkot.Recorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on September 7, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on August 9, 2025_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share 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:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther 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:#RoshHashanah, #Jewishtradition, #divinejudgment, #loveandmercy, #Havdalahcandlelighting, #Mishnah, #truthfulness, #individualaccountability, #sheep, #JJWatt, #fearlessness, #faith, #potential, #community, #introspection, #God, #renewal ★ Support this podcast ★
As we get closer to Rosh Hashana we need to define what life is, if that is what we are asking for on Rosh Hashana. We delve into what it may seem to be but is in truth a fallacy. After an incredible story and much dreaming we hopefully gain clarity on a life worth living.Â
Jay Gruden, former Washington head coach, joins G&D to discuss the Commanders DOMINANT win against the Giants.
9.8.25 Hour 4 1:00- Jay Gruden, former Washington head coach, joins G&D to discuss the Commanders DOMINANT win against the Giants. 21:45- We take some time to evaluate Jayden Daniels, and long story short... He's still incredible.
The judgment on Rosh Hashanah is comprehensive: every single human has his or her moment of judgment before God. Even the dead are judged again each year. The judgment covers not only our behavior with respect to fulfilling our obligations to God, it also covers interpersonal matters. If we are meritorious, we will be forgiven for all our sins on Yom Kippur, but that atones only sins down between man and God. For interpersonal sins, we are not forgiven until we appease our friend and elicit their forgiveness. But these two domains are not entirely separate. In this short and sweet podcast sourced from the writings of my grandfather of blessed memory, we learn how important our interpersonal behavior is vis-a-vis our status before God. Now is the time to prepare.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletterrabbiwolbe.com/newsletter– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe's PodcastsThe Parsha PodcastThe Jewish History PodcastThe Mitzvah Podcast This Jewish LifeThe Ethics PodcastTORAH 101 ★ Support this podcast ★
As the Book of Deuteronomy draws to its conclusion, the narrative makes a transition: Moshe finishes conveying the mitzvos to the nation, and sets up his final parting message to the people. First, he commands the nation to perform several elaborate ceremonies on the very first day that they cross the Jordan River; then he conveys a scathing, terrifying list of curses that will befall the people in the event that we deviate from the Torah.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletterrabbiwolbe.com/newsletter– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe's PodcastsThe Parsha PodcastThe Jewish History PodcastThe Mitzvah Podcast This Jewish LifeThe Ethics PodcastTORAH 101 ★ Support this podcast ★
Send us a textOn this episode, Swan and Beaveman talk about their busy week. Open mic x 3Picking up Jackie "The Joke Man," Hanging with Jakie and GD Fenderson. GD does time at a mic in Holland with the Beaveman. Tearing up chicken with Jackie at Hancock in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A trip to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids. Meeting a girl obsessed with a chimpanzee. Eating at the best diner in the area. The 76th street diner. Screening and Q&A of "Joke Man" with Jackie Martling and the Beaveman as moderator.Finally, the Swan reads some jokes from Jackie's book. Can she do it justice? Guess you have to listen to find out. Jackie "The Joke Man" Martlinghttps://www.jokeland.com/GD Fendersonhttp://www.sogdfunny.com/The Beaveman, The Slaptail Squad, and Slap Your Tail Comedyhttps://www.slaptailnation.com/Support the show
Unlock the spiritual and communal power of charity within Judaism as Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe guides us through the teachings of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch. Discover the profound obligation each of us carries to give within our means, regardless of financial status, and how this act of giving can be a catalyst for both personal and spiritual growth. With insights from the Gaon of Vilna, we explore the distinction between tithes and personal charity, affirming that every act of giving holds equal value in the eyes of the Divine, whether it comes from abundance or modest means.Navigate the complexities of charitable giving with a heartfelt discussion on the guidelines rooted in Jewish tradition. Learn how to support individuals based on their previous lifestyles and the importance of maintaining dignity for both giver and receiver. Rabbi Wolbe highlights the thoughtful balance between personal financial stability and the aspiration to give generously, stressing that charity is not just an act of kindness but a profound commitment to communal harmony and peace. Our conversation also emphasizes the essential role of supporting both Jewish and non-Jewish individuals in need.Witness the transformative power of dignified charitable initiatives within the Jewish community. Rabbi Wolbe shares stories of organizations like Tomche Shabbat and a unique clothing charity in Brooklyn, both of which prioritize preserving the dignity and self-esteem of recipients. By offering gift cards instead of food boxes and creating store-like environments for clothing selection, these initiatives empower those in need, allowing them to maintain their dignity. We close with a reflection on the spiritual connection between giving and Hashem, celebrating the divine blessing of being able to give the finest in the spirit of true generosity.To have your questions featured on the Ask Away series, please submit your questions at askaway@torchweb.org_____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode (Ep. #56) of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on June 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on September 7, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________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 https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#AskAway, #Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #Charity, #Judaism, #Giving, #Tithes, #Dignity, #Guidelines, #Poverty ★ Support this podcast ★
GAME WEEK! G&D are joined by Kevin Burkhardt from FOX to preview the Commanders-Giants game. We're also joined by Commanders GM Adam Peters to discuss their busy offseason, and the 2025 Commanders.
9.4.25 Hour 1 1:00- FOOTBALL IS HERE! We rank our top NFL jungles across all TV networks, as it's a G&D tradition. 25:30- We share our HOTTEST Commanders takes entering 2025... What's yours?
FOOTBALL IS HERE! We rank our top NFL jungles across all TV networks, as it's a G&D tradition.
Ian Eagle, pxp man for CBS Sports, joins G&D to preview the 2025 season and talk about his new co-announcer... JJ Watt!
Nats ace MacKenzie Gore joins G&D to discuss being put on the IL, and lets us know when to anticipate his return.
Commanders GM Adam Peters joins G&D to discuss the 2025 Commanders, the Terry McLaurin negotiations and more.
One of the premier voices of the NFL, Kevin Harlan, joins G&D to discuss tonight's matchup between the Eagles & the Cowboys AND much more of week 1 action.
9.4.25 Hour 4 1:00- Commanders GM Adam Peters joins G&D to discuss the 2025 Commanders, the Terry McLaurin negotiations and more. 21:20- We make our preseason NFL awards predictions as NFL football starts tonight!
9.4.25 Hour 2 1:00- Ian Eagle, pxp man for CBS Sports, joins G&D to preview the 2025 season and talk about his new co-announcer... JJ Watt! 18:30- We get to our featured matchups between the Commanders & the Giants. 32:30- What's going on in our lives that has nothing to do with sports?
The death of one's spouse is always a tragedy, but there's something particularly sad about someone who dies without children. Leaving no living progeny behind leaves a person without continuity, without a legacy in this world. When a man dies childless, the Torah instructs his wife to seek to marry her deceased husband's brother in fulfillment of a law called Yibbum, known as levirate marriage. When this couple bears their firstborn child -- the Baby Yi-Boomer -- he will be named after the deceased husband/brother, and thereby provide a continuity to his soul. But if the brother refuses to marry his sister-in-law, if he eschews taking responsibility for his brother's soul, then a process called Chalitzah is done: the widow removes her brother-in-law's shoe, spits on the ground next to him, and derisively proclaims, "So shall be done to the man who refuses to build his brother's house." What could possibly be the meaning of these very strange laws? In this wonderful Parsha podcast, we discover the answers that illuminate this law, but also provide us with a newfound understanding of messiah and the imperative for selfless dedication on behalf of us.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletterrabbiwolbe.com/newsletter– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe's PodcastsThe Parsha PodcastThe Jewish History PodcastThe Mitzvah Podcast This Jewish LifeThe Ethics PodcastTORAH 101 ★ Support this podcast ★
9.2.25 Hour 1 1:00- We look back at the incredible college football slate from this past weekend here! 20:45- FOX play-by-play man Kevin Burkhardt joins G&D to discuss the week 1 NFC East tilt between the Commanders & Giants as he will be on the call!
Pbp man for the Nats Charlie Slowes joins G&D to discuss Andrew Alvarez's debut, plus the rest of the Nats season.
FOX Sports rules analyst Mike Pereira joins G&D to break down the new rule changes here.
Charles Davis, CBS Sports NFL analyst, joins G&D to discuss week 1 of the NFL plus the game he will be on.
9.2.25 Hour 2 1:00- Charles Davis, CBS Sports NFL analyst, joins G&D to discuss week 1 of the NFL plus the game he will be on. 23:30- We want the Commanders to take a page out of the Ravens playbook when it comers to concession stands prices. 34:00- What's going on in our lives that has nothing to do with sports?
9.2.25 Hour 3 1:00- Nats- Charlie Slowes, College Football- Jason Staples, Commanders- Kevin Sheehan 18:45- We react to the newest Commanders depth chart, does anything stand out? 30:10- Audacy NFL insider, Ross Tucker, joins G&D to discuss week 1 around the NFL.
9.2.25 Hour 4 1:00- We catch you up on the latest NFL rule changes heading into 2025. 17:30- FOX Sports rules analyst Mike Pereira joins G&D to break down the new rule changes here.
FOX play-by-play man Kevin Burkhardt joins G&D to discuss the week 1 NFC East tilt between the Commanders & Giants as he will be on the call!