Podcasts about haftorah

This week's haftorah reading is the one-chapter book of Ovadia- a short prophecy of doom predicting the downfall of Esav's descendants at the end of the First Temple period. In this probing conversation with Rabbbanit Nechama Goldman Barash, we explore the gap between Yaakov and Esav's relationship in Breishit with the retrospective depiction of it in later prophetic and midrashic works. This year The Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftorah reading.

Join us as we look at this Haftorah for this week's Torah portion: the closing section of the Book of Hosea. We discuss the historical context of the prophecy, what lead to the division within the Jewish nation, and what the prophet ask of us in the future. If you enjoy the Toras Chaim Podcast, please help us spread the word! You can share a link on social media, leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform, or best of all, discuss what you've learned at the shabbos table!We love to hear from our listeners. Be it comments, questions or critique. You can send an email to overtimecook@gmail.com or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon.

The parsha's Haftorah is taken from the book of Hoshea, a fourteen-chapter work that opens the collection of 'Trei Asar.' Jewish philosophy professor Sam Lebens walks us through significant theological questions regarding the human experience of God as violent and loving, examining the text of the Haftorah and illuminating it through both Talmudic perspectives and modern theologians. This week's episode has been sponsored in memory of Selwyn Feinblum, Shabtai Gedalia ben Yosef Tzvi, whose shloshim was this past week. This year the Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftorah.

IntroductionHebrews is an amazing book. It is a book of contrasts. It contrasts the Old Covenant given through Moses with the New Covenant first prophesied through Jeremiah in the Hebrew Scriptures and later inaugurated by Yeshua at the last supper, a Passover seder, and at the cross. It was written to Jewish people not long before the second Jewish Temple was destroyed by Rome in 70 AD. Some scholars believe that it was addressed to Jewish believers only, to Jews who were born again but weak in their faith. For several reasons, which I hope to cover with you as we go through this book, I do not believe that. I believe the epistle was indeed written to born again Jews who were weak in their faith, but also to Jews who might be interested in Yeshua but had not made a profession of faith in Him. And I also believe that the author certainly hoped that the epistle would be read or explained to Jews who had no apparent interest in following Jesus; this latter group may have included people who practiced traditional Judaism - the Temple was still standing when Hebrews was written - some who were serious about their religious practice and some who may have gone along with the practice of the Jewish religion because of pressure from their peers. And this book has great application for all of us today, both Jew and Gentile.Let's begin today by reading and then discussing the first verse of the epistle. All Scriptures in this series will be from the NIV unless otherwise stated.Hebrews 1:1 “1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways,”God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways. What does that mean? There were 16 writing prophets, men sent by God to proclaim His word and to make a written record of what they said. These written records survive today as the prophetic books of the Tanach or Old Testament. One of those prophets was not sent to the Jewish people although they must surely have known of his message. That was the prophet Jonah who was sent to proclaim the need for the people of Nineveh in Assyria to repent of their sins and indeed they did so and God did not bring disaster upon them.So, many prophets were sent over a great many years - hence, “at many times”; the Analytical Lexicon of the New Testament gives a translation for this as bit by bit. That makes sense to me. We have a very patient God. He doesn't give us His truth all at once because He knows that we couldn't handle it. Bit by bit might be a good thing for us to keep in mind as we share God's truth with people. We want to be careful not to feed a person who only has the ability to consume one piece of bread with a 7 course meal. We need to take our Heavenly Father's example and His truth bit by bit, at least in the beginning.And the message was also given in various ways. What does that mean? The great law giver, Moses, considered by many Jewish people to be the greatest prophet of all, and who wrote the Torah, the first 5 books of the Bible, wrote about the first Passover in ancient Egypt and the need for a blood sacrifice to preserve life. The shed blood came from lambs. Those things pointed to the first coming of our Messiah, the Lamb of God, and to the cross.But Moses also wrote about something that came even earlier. That was the very first mention in the Bible of a deliverer, our Messiah, who would in the future crush the head of the serpent who at Satan's direction deceived Eve and so led Adam and Eve to disobey God which caused something to happen that we call The Fall. God intended for us to live forever but because of the disobedience of our first parents all of us are born spiritually dead and have limited physical life spans. Let's read about this:Genesis 3:14–15 NKJV So the Lord God said to the serpent: “Because you have done this, You are cursed more than all cattle, And more than every beast of the field; On your belly you shall go, And you shall eat dust All the days of your life. And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel.”The Seed that the LORD is talking about here, her Seed - the Seed of the woman - is the deliverer, the Messiah, whom we now know is the Lord Jesus. This is the first time in the Bible that a Deliverer is mentioned. This is the first foreshadowing of the Messiah, the Lord Jesus.The LORD speaking through Moses again said something of a profoundly prophetic nature in Deuteronomy:Deuteronomy 18:18–19 “I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their fellow Israelites, and I will put my words in his mouth. He will tell them everything I command him. I myself will call to account anyone who does not listen to my words that the prophet speaks in my name.”These verses speak of a future deliverer who like you, meaning like Moses would deliver His people from slavery and death but the deliverance of the future deliverer would be permanent. This was a prophecy about Jesus, Yeshua, and of His earthly ministry.Another prophecy of a future deliverer is in Psalm 2 where the LORD talks about His Son:Psalm 2:7–8 “I will proclaim the Lord's decree: He said to me, “You are my son; today I have become your father. Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.”And the Lord gives us a further hint of His coming Son in the book of Proverbs:Proverbs 30:4 “Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Whose hands have gathered up the wind? Who has wrapped up the waters in a cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is the name of his son? Surely you know!”Folks, God the Father has a Son and He has told us about Him in the Old Testament.And then we have a prophecy given to King David from the prophet Nathan who was not one of the 16 writing prophets, but was a prophet nonetheless. Listen to the Lord speaking through Nathan to David:1 Chronicles 17:11–12 “When your days are over and you go to be with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. He is the one who will build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever.”The Lord is here speaking of the throne of the Messiah Who will be King of Israel and Whose throne will be established forever. That will begin when this present age is over and Messiah, the Lord Jesus, will reign for a thousand years from Jerusalem. That time will follow the rapture and the 7 year tribulation. That time is drawing nearer every day. Maranatha! Come quickly Lord Jesus!Then there was Isaiah who told of the Messiah who would come by virgin birth and who would be God Himself and God with us:Isaiah 7:14 NIV Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.Immanuel means God with us and that's exactly who Yeshua was when He walked among us 2,000 years ago. Folks that prophecy was fulfilled about 700 years later when He was born in Bethlehem. And Isaiah also prophesied this:Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”This prophecy has only been partially fulfilled as of the date of this message - November 2025 - but rest assured that it will be completely fulfilled soon when Messiah Yeshua returns to rescue Israel, to judge the world, and to set up His 1,000 year reign.Later in his book, Isaiah prophesies about a person who would come, a Servant, who would suffer and die for our sins. This was indeed a prophecy about the Lord Jesus. He comes first as a suffering servant and only later as King and ruler, at His second coming, which we expectantly wait for now. Those of you who attend a traditional Jewish synagogue might wonder why this Suffering Servant of Isaiah, chapter 53, is not mentioned or taught about. This portion of Scripture is not included in the weekly Haftorah readings in the synagogue. This prophecy is so clearly about Jesus the Messiah that it is abhorrent to many Jewish leaders especially the Rabbis. That is why it is not taught.And then the LORD sent Jeremiah the prophet through whom the LORD promised a new covenant:Jeremiah 31:31–34 “The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and with the people of Judah. 32 It will not be like the covenant I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they broke my covenant, though I was a husband to them,” declares the Lord. 33 “This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord. “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. 34 No longer will they teach their neighbor, or say to one another, ‘Know the Lord,' because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest,” declares the Lord. “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.””What a wonderful promise from the LORD through Jeremiah. That New Covenant was inaugurated at Jesus' death and it will be completely fulfilled after all Israel is saved at the end of the 7 year Tribulation.Romans 11:26–27 “and in this way all Israel will be saved. As it is written: “The deliverer will come from Zion; he will turn godlessness away from Jacob. And this is my covenant with them when I take away their sins.””And there are many more examples that I could give you but I don't want to tire you out.We will be talking about the New Covenant in this series because it is re-stated in the letter to the Hebrews. The prophecy of the New Covenant was made a reality when Jesus the Son of God gave His life and shed his blood for us on the cross.So we begin the New Testament book of Hebrews. It is an exciting book and one that is full of contrasts. It is also a book that cannot be understood without a knowledge of the Old Testament and that is why we've been talking so much about these Old testament prophecies today. Yes, “In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways,”My friends, none of these prophecies and the sequencing of these prophecies could be done by man. It's not a possibility. Just as the set time for God to send His son to earth, there was a set time, a time set by God, for each of the prophecies that we've discussed in this message to happen. Galatians 4:4 talks about the set time. I'd like to read it to you:Galatians 4:4 “But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,”Next time we will see what God has done and is doing in these last days. We'll look further into the book of Hebrews:Hebrews 1:1–2 “In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.”Folks, for those of you who do not know Jesus and have not accepted Yeshua as your personal Lord and Savior, especially my Jewish brothers and sisters but also my Gentile brothers and sisters who are likewise special, I beg of you: please call upon His name and ask Him to save you today. Please don't wait! You could die today and be separated from God for eternity. You don't want that.Until the next time, my friends. God bless you. This is a public episode. 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This conversation with Rabbanit Dr. Adina Sternberg explores the Haftorah from the book of Malachi, a short prophetic work from the early Second Temple period. The returnees have become jaded with a reality they perceive as lacking divine presence and the prophet rebukes their lackluster worship and subtly encourages them that while the presence of God may not have arrived in the expected guise, He still loves them. Malachi's messages are relevant now as ever. This week' episode has been sponsored in memory of R. Yitzchak Chaim Moshe ben Harav Binyamin Yaakov by his family. This year the Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftorah.

In this rich conversation with Torah scholar and Tanakh author Dr. Nechama Price, we explore the complex closing of David's life in this week's haftorah. How is his end both similar and different from Avraham's final chapter? How can we understand the motives of several secondary characters in this complex narrative? How does Divrei Ha-Yamim present these same events and how do we know which version is correct? A short conversation with Dr. Necham Price is always packed with insightful Torah-Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Barbara and Joel Rich in commemoration of Barbara's father's 13th yahrtzeit. This year The Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftorah, the prophetic portion read each week as a complement to the parsha.

​1)      When was the brocho הנותן ליעף כח (drawn from last week's Haftorah) instituted?[1]2)      Why is the poem ויאתיו not brought in the Chabad Machzor?[2]3)      May I rinse dishes on Shabbos after each course, to make it easier to wash later?[3]4)      May I stack dishes in the dishwasher on Shabbos?[4]5)      The Shul where I daven Shabbos morning I don't return to that evening. Is there a way for me to fold my Tallis on Shabbos or must I leave it a mess? [5]6)      Need I tell other congregants that they shouldn't fold their Tallis on Shabbos?7)      I had washed Netilas Yodayim and had eaten one small roll, then my phone rang and I ran out for a Hatzolo call. Upon returning home two hours later, I wish to resume my meal. Do I need to wash again and also repeat haMoitzi?[6]8)      My long moustache bothers me when I eat/drink. May I trim it?[7]9)      A currently popular hair style is to cut the sides shorter than the top. Should I be telling people not to do so as it's the way of the Goyim?[8] 10)  Should one say a brocho when affixing a Mezuzah to a doorway that has a door, but the door swings in both directions, or the door slides into a ‘pocket'?[9]11)  What is the Chabad/Rebbes approach with regard to rolling one's beard?[10][1] ב'עיון תפלה' שבסדור אוצרהתפלות מייחס תקנתה לחכמי אשכנז בימי הביניים. ובנוסח שלפניו באה ברכה זו בהמשךל"אוזר ישראל בגבורה" ו"עוטר ישראל בתפארה", ע"ש. אבלבשוע"ר סי' מו ס"ו מייחסו להגאונים. ושם נסמן לס' סדר היום (שנ"ט).[2] בסדורו לא הביאאדה"ז פיוטים כלל. בסוף ה'עבודה' מציין: "כאהל הנמתח תמצא במחזור".פיוט זה [שמקורו הוא הצרפת] נאמר במזרח אירופא, לא במערב. תח"י מחזור נוסחהאר"י, ווילנא תרנ"ח. שם הובא פיוט זה. 'מחזור חב"ד' הראשון:ברדיטשוב תרע"ג. שם לא הובא. ציטוט ממנו – "ויתנו לך כתר מלוכה" –מצוטט בספרי אדמו"ר האמצעי, ב'נר מצוה ותו"א' וב'שערי תשובה'.[3] ראה ס' שמירת שבת כהלכתהפי"ב ס"ג.[4] ראה ס' ארחות שבתפכ"ב אות קסז.[5] בשוע"ר סי' שב סוס"ט מתיר לקפל שלא עלסדר קיפולו הראשון. אבל בקצות השלחן (ס' קיז ס"ב) החמיר בזה לאנשי מעשה.[6] דין ההולך באמצע סעודתו –במשנה ברכות נא: ובגמ' שם נג:. כל זמן שאינו רעב; ד' מילין. לרש"י: ד' מיליןהיינו אחרי אכילה מרובה. להתוס' – אחרי אכילה מרובה – כל זמן שאינו רעב; אכילהמועטת – ד' מילין. בשוע"ר סי' קפד ס"ג משער ד' מילין באכילה מועטת –כהתוספות. לענין ברכה ראשונה: שם בהמשך, אחרי שיעור עיכול, חייב לברך מחדש. ובסימןקעט ס"ב, עקירת מקום וגם היסח הדעת, מברך ברכה ראשונה שנית. [7] ראהשלחן מנחם ח"ד ע' קלג. מן הדין יש להקפיד בתער (קצש"ע סי' קע ס"ב).[8] בס'. [9] בשו"ת אגרות משה(יו"ד ח"א סי' קעו) פוטר פתח זה ממזוזה, אבל פוסקים רבים מחייבים מזוזה(ראה ס' שכל טוב סי' רפט אות קג, ס' פתחי שערים סי' רפט אות סד). א"כ הוי ספק ברכה להקל.[10]דין​ 

In this beautiful conversation with Matan faculty member Rachel Sharansky Danziger, we discuss Elisha's encounter with two women in the Haftorah taken from II Melachim 4. We discuss the subtle theology laced throughout the two episodes as well as the different ways each woman responds to her distress. Both the impoverished woman and the woman from Shunem have what to teach us about the universal nature of struggle and how we can learn to help ourselves, with and without divine miracles. This week's episode has been sponsored in memory of Rose Lubin who was killed defending Jerusalem two years ago from her family in Israel who miss her very much. This year the Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftorah.

This week's Haftorah returns to the beginning section of the second half of Yeshayahu with beloved Tanakh teacher and pedagogue R. Menachem Leibtag. Why do we find ourselves in Yeshayahu again and what does it have to do with Avraham's journey to Canaan? What is unique about the word 'eved' in Tanakh? R. Liebtag's favorite Haftora pasuk is from Yirmiyahu 31:19, 'ha-ben yakir li Ephraim' which speaks about God's love for His child Ephraim (the people of Israel) and who He has mercy on. We were moved by this version of the hallmark melody, recorded by the family of Binyamin Schreiber z"l who died on the 23rd of Nissan, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hXZwrw6TZE&list=RD6hXZwrw6TZE&start_radio=1

Join us for a discussion about the history of the Haftorah, the study of the books of Prophets and Writings, and a message from this week's haftorah.If you enjoy the Toras Chaim Podcast, please help us spread the word! You can share a link on social media, leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform, or best of all, discuss what you've learned at the shabbos table!We love to hear from our listeners. Be it comments, questions or critique. You can send an email to overtimecook@gmail.com or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon. Thanks for listening!

In this probing conversation with Dr. Elana Stein Hain about this week's Haftorah from Yeshayahu 54, we move from discussing the opening image of Jerusalem's surprising fertility to a deeply candid conversation about Yeshayahu's zero-sum theology. What does the post-flood covenant reveal about God's stewarding of the world? How do these sections in Yeshayahu inform the way we process the challenges and salvations we are currently experiencing? Dr. Elana's beloved song from Yeshayahu 14:3: Shuvu El Hashem (sung by the women's bet midrash Migdal Oz): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHplOvvzxhQ&list=RDOHplOvvzxhQ&start_radio=1

This year the Matan Podcast is focusing its study on the weekly Haftorah, the prophetic portion selected as a complement to each week's parsha reading. We are thrilled to embark on this new journey with you, exploring fresh biblical texts and themes that promise to deepen and enrich our Torah learning together. In this week's conversation with Dr. Yael Ziegler, we uncover the mysterious origins of the Haftorah reading and delve into the prophetic words of Yeshayahu (42-43). Together we'll consider the unique historical circumstances that shaped these chapters - both their tone and their profound message. This week's episode is sponsored by Simchat Torah Challenge, a Jewish communal project inspiring tens of thousands of Jews to read the weekly parsha. To join - free - visit simchattorahchallenge.org

This evening we discuss the name of the Mitzvah of Mezuzah, which actually refers to the doorpost, not the rolled-up scroll. We explore how this Shabbat, Shabbat Nachamu (the Shabbat of Consolation) drastically changes the mood from the sadness and mourning of Tisha B'Av to the exuberance we now experience. We explain this with a great story about feeding a lion, and a closer looks at the words of the Haftorah. We then analyze this Shabbat from a different perspective based on Sfas Emes, and a touching story about a roller coaster. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

​1)      Discuss the variations in minhag for Haftorah when the past Shabbos coincides with Rosh Chodesh: [1]2)      On fast-days we incorporate the Selichos within Tachanun. Should there be a Baal Simcha present we won't say Tachanun. What is the format then for Selichos?[2]3)      I want to buy a property for investment, but I've heard that one should avoid selling his first acquired property. So, please advise:[3]4)      I run a kosher restaurant in a resort town where there are many Jewish tourists. During the Nine Days I still sell meaty foods because some of the clients are Sefardim. But our chefs aren't Jewish, so I light the fire each morning. That arrangement isn't sufficient for Sefardim.[4] So is it wrong for me to sell kosher meaty foods this week?[5] 5)      Are the rules for interruption during Hallel different when only ‘half' Hallel is said?[6]6)      What's our custom re. beginning of Sheini of Parshas Devorim?[7]7)      Torah allows annulment of vows either due to a פתח or חרטה. What's the difference?[8]8)      Feedback re. need for Chazoras haShatz: CR Sacks ז"ל: Daily tefilos correspond to: a) the Ovos; b) the Tomid; a) is personal, b) is communal. We now have both forms. 9)      Feedback re. opening cartons: At the Rebbe's farbrengen, the soda bottle (Cotts Half & Half) had a screw-cap, and was opened on Shabbos. [9][1] בס' המנהגים ע' 43 מכריע לומר 'שמעו', לא 'השמיםכסאי'. תוספת פסוק ראשון ואחרון של שבת ר"ח נתחדשה בתשל"ד. בקביעות זובשנת תשמ"א לא קרא כ"ק אדמו"ר זי"ע הפסוקים הנוספים. בפ' ואראתשמ"ב התייחס הרבי למה שרשמו שאמר הפסוקים, ואמר להד"מ. בקו' 'בניהיכלא' לאחרונה כותב רמ"מ רייצס נ"י שכן הדבר בכמה עניינים שחידש הרבי,שעשה ב"פ, ובפ"ג נרתע, ואח"כ המשיך בהנהגה המחודשת.[2] בסליחות לצום גדלי' מעיר כ"ק אדמו"רזי"ע שכאשר אומרים הסליחות באמצע סדר התפלה יש לדלג "לך ה' הצדקה, שומעתפלה, סלח לנו" – כי הם נתקנו כנגד פסוד"ז – והרי אמר פסוד"ז,ע"כ. ולא מצאתי קשר 'סלח לנו' לפסוד"ז. וב'ליקוטי טעמים והערות' לסליחותכתוב שהיא הקדמה ל"א-ל ארך אפים". ואולי ציון 2 שייך אחר "שומעתפלה".   גם: בימי התענית, "סלח לנו" הוא צמודל"א-ל ארך אפים". ועניינו לחבר הסליחות עם ברכת "חנון המרבה לסלוח"שבחזרת הש"ץ, ראה שו"ע או"ח סי' תקסו ס"ד.[3]  קידושין נטע"א. ס' שמירת הגוף והנפש סי' ריד ס"א.[4]  ראה שו"ע יו"ד סי' קיגס"ז.[5]  בשו"ת יביע אומר (ח"טיו"ד סי' ו:ד) מתיר לספרדים לאכול הבישול במסעדה תחת הכשר אשכנזי, אע"פשסומכים על הדלקת התנור ועוד, מכיון שיש כמה ספיקות לקולא: בית הישראל, שפחההשכורה לישראל, שגירת התנור.[6]  בספר 'הפסק בתפלה' (להרביואב למברג נ"י) מסיק שאין הבדל, דלא כהרב עובדי' ז"ל. מעיןדמיון לדבר: שם שמים חל על הסוכה, מדאורייתא. סוכה שישבה בה אשה, האם חל על זה דיןסוכה? שי"ל: אכן היא פטורה, אבל על המצוה יש שם מצוה גמורה. ויש לחלק דשאניהכא שמדלג חלק. לאידך, אין מקום להכניס דברים אחרים במסגרת הלל זה, ראה בספרהנ"ל. וראה שקלים פ"א מ"ג בפיה"מ שמכיון ששקל האב על בנו,מחוייב לעשות כן גם בשנה הבא, הואיל "וחייבת אותו במצוה זו"![7]  ראה דברי ר"מ שוסטרמן ע"הבס' למען ידעו ע' 138 ואילך.[8]  ראה  ס' כל נדריפכ"ג ס"ב.[9] ביררתי: במכסה של מתכת,ה-THREADINGנעשה כשהמכסה כבר מורכב על הבקבוק. משא"כ במכסה של פלסטיק.​ 

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In this episode of the Ask Away series on the Everyday Judaism Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe addresses a variety of listener questions about Jewish practices and beliefs at the Torch Center in Houston. He clarifies that one does not need to stand when a covered Torah scroll is at rest on the bimah, but standing is required during its transportation, such as when it's removed from the ark or carried, with varying opinions on standing during its reading or blessings. On writing in sacred texts, Rabbi Wolbe explains that notes can be taken to aid Torah study if done respectfully, avoiding excessive markings that diminish a book's sanctity, and encourages maintaining a notebook for learning, as historical sages did. He addresses the disposal of holy texts in a genizah, a designated burial for worn-out sacred items, contrasting past preservation efforts with modern abundance due to printing and digital resources. Finally, Rabbi Wolbe attributes the root of antisemitism to a historical jealousy of the Jewish people's unique relationship with God and the Torah, exacerbated when Jews fail to uphold their responsibilities, urging greater commitment to Jewish values to mitigate such tensions.In this episode of Ask Away we address these questions and topics:Sitting while the Torah is out of the Ark, when it's covered and uncovered, or regarding the person holding the Torah during the Haftorah reading?Is it permissible to write notes in a book like the Book of Judges during a Torah study class? Does it matter if notes are written in pen or pencil?Is it okay to own a Torah book you haven't yet learned from but intend to study?How does the concept of genizah (storing or burying sacred texts) align with the practice of preserving or burying holy texts?Is it permissible to delete digital files containing Hashem's name, such as on a phone?What is the root of antisemitism, especially given current global issues?Does the rule of placing books from greatest to least importance apply only when they are laid on a table, not on a bookshelf?And much more ... 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. #50) 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 8, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 16, 2025_____________Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Everyday Judaism Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-judaism-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1600622789) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3AXCNcyKSVsaOLsLQsCN1C) to stay inspired! Share your questions at askaway@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_____________Keywords:#Torah, #Halacha, #Antisemitism, #Jewishlaw, #AskAway, #Jewish Practice, #TorahStudy, #JewishLife_____________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 ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of the Ask Away series on the Everyday Judaism Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe addresses a variety of listener questions about Jewish practices and beliefs at the Torch Center in Houston. He clarifies that one does not need to stand when a covered Torah scroll is at rest on the bimah, but standing is required during its transportation, such as when it's removed from the ark or carried, with varying opinions on standing during its reading or blessings. On writing in sacred texts, Rabbi Wolbe explains that notes can be taken to aid Torah study if done respectfully, avoiding excessive markings that diminish a book's sanctity, and encourages maintaining a notebook for learning, as historical sages did. He addresses the disposal of holy texts in a genizah, a designated burial for worn-out sacred items, contrasting past preservation efforts with modern abundance due to printing and digital resources. Finally, Rabbi Wolbe attributes the root of antisemitism to a historical jealousy of the Jewish people's unique relationship with God and the Torah, exacerbated when Jews fail to uphold their responsibilities, urging greater commitment to Jewish values to mitigate such tensions.In this episode of Ask Away we address these questions and topics:Sitting while the Torah is out of the Ark, when it's covered and uncovered, or regarding the person holding the Torah during the Haftorah reading?Is it permissible to write notes in a book like the Book of Judges during a Torah study class? Does it matter if notes are written in pen or pencil?Is it okay to own a Torah book you haven't yet learned from but intend to study?How does the concept of genizah (storing or burying sacred texts) align with the practice of preserving or burying holy texts?Is it permissible to delete digital files containing Hashem's name, such as on a phone?What is the root of antisemitism, especially given current global issues?Does the rule of placing books from greatest to least importance apply only when they are laid on a table, not on a bookshelf?And much more ... 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. #50) 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 8, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 16, 2025_____________Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Everyday Judaism Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-judaism-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1600622789) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3AXCNcyKSVsaOLsLQsCN1C) to stay inspired! Share your questions at askaway@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_____________Keywords:#Torah, #Halacha, #Antisemitism, #Jewishlaw, #AskAway, #Jewish Practice, #TorahStudy, #JewishLife_____________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 ★ Support this podcast ★

התוכן כשהפסוק מתאר הענין דקבוץ גלויות לא"י מארבע הרוחות, אומר "ממזרח אביא זרעך וממערב אקבצך, אומר לצפון תני ולתימן אל תכלאי". דבנוגע למזרח ולמערב נאמר שהקב"ה יביא ויקבץ אותם משם, בנוגע לדרום נאמר שלא תהא מניעה מצדו – "אל תכלאי", אבל בנוגע לצפון נאמר "אומר לצפון תני" – ש"צפון" עצמו יסייע לגאולה. וזהו גם מה שראו בגאולת י"ב תמוז [שמדינת רוסיא היא צפונה לא"י] שהמדינה עצמה סייעה בשחרור. ואדרבה – כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר העמיד תנאים בזה – שלא יסע בשבת וכו', ובעת יציאתו מהמדינה אמר והתעקש שלא ייצא בלי הספרים, עד שהוכרחו להרשות לו לקחת את כל הספרים וכו'. וזוהי גם הוראה איך תהי' הגאולה האמיתית והשלימה ע"י משיח, וכמ"ש בהפטורה דפ' בלק: שאע"פ שבנ"י יהיו באופן של "שארית יעקב בקרב עמים רבים", ו"כארי בבהמות יער", ובכ"ז תהי' הגאולה באופן "אשר לא יקוה לאיש ולא ייחל לבני אדם", שלא יבקשו רשות מאף א', ודוקא ממקום שישנם המתייאשים ר"ל היל"ת, הנה "אומר לצפון תני" בקרוב ממש.א' השיחות דהתוועדות י"ג תמוז ה'תשכ"ב ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=11-07-2025 Synopsis Regarding the Redemption the verse says, “From the east I will bring your seed, and from the west I will gather you. I will say to the north, ‘Give,' and to the south, ‘Do not refrain…'” Regarding the east and west, it says that Hashem will bring and gather them from there, and regarding the south it says that there will be no obstruction from that side. But regarding the north it says, “I will say to the north, ‘Give,'” meaning the north itself will assist in the Redemption. We also saw this in the redemption of 12 Tammuz (in a country that is to the north of Eretz Yisroel) – that the government itself assisted in the liberation. Moreover, the Rebbe set conditions for his release, refusing to travel on Shabbos and refusing to leave the country without all the sefarim and manuscripts, and the government was forced to comply. This also serves as a lesson as to how the true and complete Redemption through Moshiach Tzidkeinu will take place, as it says in the Haftorah of parashas Balak: although the Jewish people will be in the state of “the remnant of Yaakov in the midst of many peoples,” and “like a lion among the beasts of the forest,” nevertheless, the Redemption will come about in such a way that the Jewish people “will not hope for any man and not wait for the sons of man” – they will not seek anyone's permission. And specifically from the place where there are people in despair, Rachmana litzlan, the verse says, “I will say to the north, ‘Give,'” and very soon.Sichah from farbrengen of 13 Tammuz 5722 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=11-07-2025 לע”נ הרב אורי עזרא ב"ר יוסף יהודה ע"ה ליום היארצייט שלו ט"ו תמוז. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.נדבת בנו ר' ישעי' ‏מנחם מענדל שי' ליפש

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This episode discusses the Haftorah of Parshas Behar, how Yirmiyahu was commanded to sell land just before Yerushalayim fell.

This morning we discuss the harsh Torah portion we will read this Shabbat (BeHar-BeCHukotai) with its dire warnings of what will happen to the Jewish People, much of which has been happening to us since October 7, 2023. We focus on the Haftorah, the reading from the prophet Jeremiah who, according to the Rav, Rabbi Yosef Soloveitchik, promises that any exile or destruction will be temporary. If fact, according to Sivan Rahav Meir, alongside today's darkness, we are seeing the emergence of a new era in Jewish history, the gradual, unmistakable unfolding of redemption. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

Join us in Jerusalem for Ohr Samayach's Inaugural Yarchei Kallah event from July 7th to 9th, 2024! Featuring HaRav Yitzchak Breitowitz shlit"a & HaRav Asher Weiss shlit"a and more Click here for more information.   Dont miss this one of a kind experience! ---------------------------------------------------- Episode dedicated by Harold and Gilla Saltzman in appreciation for the Torah  learned from Rav Breitowitz over the years. Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at  https://ohr.edu/donate/qa   Questions? Comments? podcasts@ohr.edu   Yeshivat Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study_in_israel​ whatsapp us at https://bit.ly/OSREGISTER or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today!   Q&A Timestamps 7 May 00:00 - How do Hareidim balance being reclusive and being a light to the nations? 03:55 - Why do we have a modern-day obligation to give Maaser on money when the Torah only refers to it in regard to agricultural produce? 10:35 - Is there an issue of Tzar Baalei Chaim to tag the ears of cattle? What about piercing a person's ear? 17:35 - What caused the Mussar movement? Did they not need Mussar before that? 29:15 - Why is it forbidden to use electricity on Shabbos? 44:28 - Can someone lose his status as a Jew? 51:00 - What is the status of Amen? 56:34 - Is sirloin steak worse than pork? 01:06:22 - Why do we permit listening to music? 01:10:47 - In the Haftorah: when Dovid HaMelech made a mistake in how he transported the ark why should Uza be punished; how could he give such rebuke to Michal? 01:15:55 - Are wishing wells considered Avodah Zara and could one take the coins from them? 01:17:55 - Why is Birchas Cohanim in Loshon Yochid? 01:21:55 - Why should it be permitted to go on a ship on shabbat but not a train or a car? 01:27:34 - How is it that disparate people converge on the same interest? Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a   Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos     You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ https://ohr.edu  PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS  

Is parnasaah bad because you give too much charity? Or the other way around?

Ever wondered how you would prepare for Pesach when Erev Pesach falls on Shabbos? Uncover the intriguing nuances and challenges this unique situation presents as we navigate the crucial steps of cleaning, searching, and selling chametz without the ability to conduct these tasks on Shabbos itself. We'll guide you through the process of handling valuable chametz items, like expensive alcohol, ensuring they're sold appropriately. Plus, get insights on verifying kosher for Passover products with local store recommendations to make your preparation seamless and stress-free.Managing Shabbos meals when it coincides with the day before Pesach requires creativity and careful planning. Join us as we explore practical solutions for avoiding chametz and fulfilling the mitzvah of eating three meals on Shabbos, all while observing the constraints of the holiday. We'll also delve into the specifics of cleaning your home for Pesach, using special tools, and understanding the significance of the Haftorah reading for Shabbos Hagadol. _____________Recorded from a live audience presentation in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studios (B) in Houston, Texas on March 23, 2025Released as Podcast on March 30, 2025_____________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 Bonus episode 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 March 9, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 12, 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!_____________#Law, #Mitzvah, #ErevPesach, #Shabbos, #PesachPrep, #Cleaning, #Searching, #Selling, #Chametz, #Passover ★ Support this podcast ★

Ever wondered how you would prepare for Pesach when Erev Pesach falls on Shabbos? Uncover the intriguing nuances and challenges this unique situation presents as we navigate the crucial steps of cleaning, searching, and selling chametz without the ability to conduct these tasks on Shabbos itself. We'll guide you through the process of handling valuable chametz items, like expensive alcohol, ensuring they're sold appropriately. Plus, get insights on verifying kosher for Passover products with local store recommendations to make your preparation seamless and stress-free.Managing Shabbos meals when it coincides with the day before Pesach requires creativity and careful planning. Join us as we explore practical solutions for avoiding chametz and fulfilling the mitzvah of eating three meals on Shabbos, all while observing the constraints of the holiday. We'll also delve into the specifics of cleaning your home for Pesach, using special tools, and understanding the significance of the Haftorah reading for Shabbos Hagadol. _____________Recorded from a live audience presentation in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studios (B) in Houston, Texas on March 23, 2025Released as Podcast on March 30, 2025_____________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 Bonus episode 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 March 9, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 12, 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!_____________#Law, #Mitzvah, #ErevPesach, #Shabbos, #PesachPrep, #Cleaning, #Searching, #Selling, #Chametz, #Passover ★ Support this podcast ★

Have you ever wondered about the unique intricacies of Jewish prayer and calendrical traditions? Discover the profound significance behind the reading of Haftorahs during special parashas such as Shkolim, Zochor, Parah, and HaChodesh, and how we choose which Haftorah to read. Join us as we unpack the principle of "Tadir v'she'eno tadir tadir kodem" and how it shapes our tradition. We'll also navigate the fascinating calendar distinctions, like why Rosh Hashanah marks the start of the Jewish year while Nisan kicks off the months, and explore other pivotal dates such as Shavuot and Tu B'Shvat.Transitioning to the milestones of Jewish life, we shine a light on the bar and bat mitzvah customs that mark the passage into religious adulthood. While it's a cherished tradition for bar mitzvah boys to read from the Torah, we explore the idea that there's no religious mandate to do so. Drawing from personal anecdotes, we reflect on how some children may feel daunted by this practice and discuss the importance of creating a supportive, understanding environment that respects individual capabilities. We also touch on the practice of singing down bar mitzvah boys and grooms to spare them public discomfort, underscoring the need for empathy in our community rituals.As we embrace the warmth of Shabbos, we explore the transformative potential it holds for our lives. From the modest bowing during the Amidah that embodies humility, to the joyful customs of Kabbalat Shabbat like L'chad Odi, we invite you to experience the richness of Shabbos rituals. Discover how the Amshenov Rebbe's continuing spiritual high illustrates the profound connection we can achieve by welcoming the Shabbos queen. By fostering excitement and reverence, Shabbos becomes much more than a day of rest; it becomes a cornerstone of spiritual rejuvenation that can carry us through the week.In this episode of Ask Away we address these various topics:Understanding Jewish Prayer and Calendar Basics: Exploring Jewish traditions, rituals, Haftorahs, Jewish calendar, Rosh Hashanah, Nisan, Shavuot, and biblical foundations for prayer.Bar/Bat Mitzvah Torah Reading Customs: Bar mitzvah tradition of reading Torah, sensitivity towards struggling children, singing down to prevent embarrassment.Bowing and Welcoming the Shabbos Queen: Jewish prayer customs include bowing during Amidah, Oseh Shalom, and specific prayers, and Kabbalat Shabbat traditions like L'chad Odi and welcoming the Shabbos queen.The Beauty of Shabbos: Shabbos is a special day to connect with ourselves and Hashem, rejuvenating us and enriching our week.And much more ... 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. #34) 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 March 16, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 23, 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, #Jewishtraditions, #prayer, #calendar ★ Support this podcast ★

Have you ever wondered about the unique intricacies of Jewish prayer and calendrical traditions? Discover the profound significance behind the reading of Haftorahs during special parashas such as Shkolim, Zochor, Parah, and HaChodesh, and how we choose which Haftorah to read. Join us as we unpack the principle of "Tadir v'she'eno tadir tadir kodem" and how it shapes our tradition. We'll also navigate the fascinating calendar distinctions, like why Rosh Hashanah marks the start of the Jewish year while Nisan kicks off the months, and explore other pivotal dates such as Shavuot and Tu B'Shvat.Transitioning to the milestones of Jewish life, we shine a light on the bar and bat mitzvah customs that mark the passage into religious adulthood. While it's a cherished tradition for bar mitzvah boys to read from the Torah, we explore the idea that there's no religious mandate to do so. Drawing from personal anecdotes, we reflect on how some children may feel daunted by this practice and discuss the importance of creating a supportive, understanding environment that respects individual capabilities. We also touch on the practice of singing down bar mitzvah boys and grooms to spare them public discomfort, underscoring the need for empathy in our community rituals.As we embrace the warmth of Shabbos, we explore the transformative potential it holds for our lives. From the modest bowing during the Amidah that embodies humility, to the joyful customs of Kabbalat Shabbat like L'chad Odi, we invite you to experience the richness of Shabbos rituals. Discover how the Amshenov Rebbe's continuing spiritual high illustrates the profound connection we can achieve by welcoming the Shabbos queen. By fostering excitement and reverence, Shabbos becomes much more than a day of rest; it becomes a cornerstone of spiritual rejuvenation that can carry us through the week.In this episode of Ask Away we address these various topics:Understanding Jewish Prayer and Calendar Basics: Exploring Jewish traditions, rituals, Haftorahs, Jewish calendar, Rosh Hashanah, Nisan, Shavuot, and biblical foundations for prayer.Bar/Bat Mitzvah Torah Reading Customs: Bar mitzvah tradition of reading Torah, sensitivity towards struggling children, singing down to prevent embarrassment.Bowing and Welcoming the Shabbos Queen: Jewish prayer customs include bowing during Amidah, Oseh Shalom, and specific prayers, and Kabbalat Shabbat traditions like L'chad Odi and welcoming the Shabbos queen.The Beauty of Shabbos: Shabbos is a special day to connect with ourselves and Hashem, rejuvenating us and enriching our week.And much more ... 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. #34) 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 March 16, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 23, 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, #Jewishtraditions, #prayer, #calendar ★ Support this podcast ★

In today's Torah service message, Zac Williams teaches (without notes) on today's Torah portion, Exodus 10:1-11:3, today's Haftorah portion, Jeremiah 10:1-10, and our New Testament portion, John 1:29-34.

Questions in this episode:Is it forbidden to eat in public?Who is permitted to read the Haftorah?What's if the person who receives an honor isn't prepared?Are women prohibited from reading the Torah?Is one allowed to look away when reading from the Torah scroll?How does one know what the cantillations for reading the Torah are? Who is responsible to ensure there is a Torah Reader for Shabbat services?Who can read from the Torah?Join us on this thought-provoking Q&A episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast, where we explore the profound themes of dignity and respect in Jewish tradition with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of Torch in Houston, Texas. Listen in as we discuss the nuances of maintaining self-respect, particularly when it comes to eating in public. Drawing insights from the Talmud, Rabbi Wolbe shares personal anecdotes that highlight the cultural shifts in self-presentation over time, such as the contrast between past practices of dressing up for flights and today's more casual attitudes. We also tackle halachic questions regarding eating in public spaces, distinguishing between designated eating areas like restaurants and food courts, and other public settings. In addition to the conversation about dignity, we also explore sensitivity and protocol in synagogue settings, focusing on the role of a groom during Jewish wedding celebrations. Rabbi Wolbe shares personal experiences and reflects on the tradition of "singing down" the groom to avoid potential embarrassment. The discussion broadens to examine women's roles in religious settings, addressing modesty laws and the rationale behind the separation of men and women in synagogues, known as the mechitza. These insights shed light on how traditions aim to maintain decorum and avoid distractions, fostering a respectful and focused religious environment. Tune in for a rich and enlightening discussion that balances tradition with modern sensibilities._____________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. #24) 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 January 26, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on Febuary 3, 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!_____________#QA, #Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #Jewishtradition, #Dignity, #Self-respect, #Talmud, #CulturalNorms, #FormalAttire, #CasualWear, #HalachicQuestions, #EatinginPublic, #PublicSpaces, #Dining, #Etiquette, #Self-presentation, #Haftorah, #Synagogue, #Sensitivities, #Protocols, #SingingDown, #WeddingCelebrations, #Modesty, #Mechitza, #ReligiousSettings, #Decorum, #SpiritualExperience, #ModernSensibilities ★ Support this podcast ★

Questions in this episode:Is it forbidden to eat in public?Who is permitted to read the Haftorah?What's if the person who receives an honor isn't prepared?Are women prohibited from reading the Torah?Is one allowed to look away when reading from the Torah scroll?How does one know what the cantillations for reading the Torah are? Who is responsible to ensure there is a Torah Reader for Shabbat services?Who can read from the Torah?Join us on this thought-provoking Q&A episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast, where we explore the profound themes of dignity and respect in Jewish tradition with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of Torch in Houston, Texas. Listen in as we discuss the nuances of maintaining self-respect, particularly when it comes to eating in public. Drawing insights from the Talmud, Rabbi Wolbe shares personal anecdotes that highlight the cultural shifts in self-presentation over time, such as the contrast between past practices of dressing up for flights and today's more casual attitudes. We also tackle halachic questions regarding eating in public spaces, distinguishing between designated eating areas like restaurants and food courts, and other public settings. In addition to the conversation about dignity, we also explore sensitivity and protocol in synagogue settings, focusing on the role of a groom during Jewish wedding celebrations. Rabbi Wolbe shares personal experiences and reflects on the tradition of "singing down" the groom to avoid potential embarrassment. The discussion broadens to examine women's roles in religious settings, addressing modesty laws and the rationale behind the separation of men and women in synagogues, known as the mechitza. These insights shed light on how traditions aim to maintain decorum and avoid distractions, fostering a respectful and focused religious environment. Tune in for a rich and enlightening discussion that balances tradition with modern sensibilities._____________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. #24) 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 January 26, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on Febuary 3, 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!_____________#QA, #Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #Jewishtradition, #Dignity, #Self-respect, #Talmud, #CulturalNorms, #FormalAttire, #CasualWear, #HalachicQuestions, #EatinginPublic, #PublicSpaces, #Dining, #Etiquette, #Self-presentation, #Haftorah, #Synagogue, #Sensitivities, #Protocols, #SingingDown, #WeddingCelebrations, #Modesty, #Mechitza, #ReligiousSettings, #Decorum, #SpiritualExperience, #ModernSensibilities ★ Support this podcast ★

The Lesson from the Haftorah and Torah Portion of Vaeira: Action is Most Important

1) We're having a staff Chanukah party. May we give each participant 5 Euro to play with and the winner takes the lot?[1] 2) May a Kohen marry the daughter born to a couple who are both Geirim?[2] 3) Meaty sausages were warmed up in a meaty oven, in a milky tray that was lined with greaseproof paper. Does the paper prevent transmission of taste from food to tin?[3] 4)  Does lighting Menorah in Shul or in a public require a Minyan to be present?[4] 5) Does a food-thermostat need to be toivelled before use?[5] 6) Are we okay with an under-Barmitzvah-boy being called up for Maftir & Haftorah?[6] 7) If, during a meal, I shake hands with someone who hasn't washed NTY, do I have to wash my hands again?[7] 8) When sniffing a tea-bag before use, should I say a brocho for the fragrance?[8] 9) Some sources state that there were originally 12 Nuschaos, one for each of the 12 tribes. How does that fit with the fact that Nusach haTefilo was established by the Anshei Kneses haGedolah, at the beginning of the 2nd BHMk, whereas the 10 tribes (of Malchus Yisroel) were exiled well before the destruction of the BHMK? [9] 10) Is there a mitzvah to publicise the miracle [of Chanukah] to non-Jews? [10] [1] בדין משחק בקוביא בבני משפחה - ראה או"ח סי' שכב ס"ו. בפסקי תשובות סי' תרע הע' 25 הביא בשם הרה"ק מקלויזנבורג ז"ל להקל במשחק דריידל מדין משפחה אחת. [2] ראה שו"ע אבן העזר סימן ז סעיף כא. [3] ברמ"א יו"ד סי' צב ס"ח מובא הכלל שאין בליעה עוברת מכלי לכלי בלא רוטב. בס' פסקים ותשובות (שם אות כז) מביא להקל בזה גם בנייר-כסף. אלא ששם חשש לחומרא בנייר-אפיי'. ואיני מבין למה החמיר טפי ממפה בלועה, שבזה הקיל ה'חכמת שלמה'. [4] ראה רמ"א או"ח סי' תרעא ס"ז, ובמג"א ובשע"ת שם. [5] ההוראה הנפוצה היא להטביל בלא ברכה. [6] מפורש להיתר בשוע"ר סי' רפד ס"ח. [7] אריכות בזה בפסקי תשובות סימן קסב אות יא. [8] מבואר בסדר ברכת הנהנין פי"א אות ט שכל שעיקרו לתבלין אין מברכים על ריחו. וי"ח, ולכן יש למנוע שלא להריח אותם. [9] במג"א ר"ס סח מובא משער הכוונות ענין י"ב נוסחאות. והוא בשער הכונות (ע' שכח). מגיד דבריו ליעקב סי' קלג – מחדש דבר שער הי"ג. נר מצוה ותו"א פנ"ה מזהה שאנשי כנה"ג קבעו תפלת י"ח כשער הי"ג, והאריז"ל תיקן כן בברכות קר"ש ובפסד"ז. [10] בפסקי תשובות סי' תרעא אות ו [ט] הביא מכמה אחרונים דשייך גם לגבי נכרים.

In this shiur, delivered in Tomer Devorah, Rav Burg explores the Haftorah that deals with the Isha Shunamis who did not ask Elisha for a bracha to have children despite her barren state. Only when we dare to love, when we have the deep conviction that we are enough even when we gey hurt, can we truly be alive.

The Ark was a haven during the Flood, but afterwards G-d orders Noah to exit the Ark

Chassidus Morning Class: This class was presented on Monday, 26 Tishrei, 5784, October 28, 2024, Parshas Noach, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. This text-based class is the first one on the Maamar by the Alter Rebbe “Ki Ka'asher Hashamyim,” in Torah Or Bereishis. This discourse was said by the Alter Rebbe on Shabbos Vaeira, Rosh Chodesh Shevat, 5567, 1807, beginning on a verse from the Haftorah of Shabbos Rosh Chedesh. It explores the creation of heaven and earth, and the creation of a new heaven and earth during the time of redemption. The Maamar delves into the dance of Rotzo and Shuv, tension and resolution, today and during the time of the redemption.

Isaiah foresees a world without terrorism! 

Sefer Ovadia. A seemingly simple, one chapter prophecy that many read as a Haftorah but few really attempt to understand. In this special epis, Jake Turx, Senior White House Correspondent for Ami Magazine takes us through his journey as he attempted to shed light on the deeper and hidden meanings behind Sefer Ovadia, and he attempts to answer: was this a prophecy detailing events going on right now? Deviating from our usual style, Jake details his insights, posuk by posuk.   Win 12 months of your mortgage/rent paid, or 50k in cash! Remember: Use code KC for $10 off! Visit: https://win4deal.com   Help us continue creating content! Visit http://www.buymesomeherring.com   We have a call-in number where you can hear the cast! Tell your friends and family who may not have internet access! 605-417-0303 To Call In From Israel: +053-243-3287   Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiddushclubpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kiddushclubcast Join our WhatsApp chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HTWhnT1WiVFCioXjatEFi6 Send us you thoughts comments and suggestions via email: hock@kiddushclubpodcast.com

Parshas Veschanan, Words of Resilience The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel.  May G-d protect our brave soldiers.  May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.  The Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of Yakkov Ben Esther. May all those who need experience a speedy and complete recovery with G-d's help.  The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing. This Shabbos is affectionately known as Shabbos Nachamu, the Shabbos of comforting. This name comes from this week's Haftorah, the first of seven where G-d comforts us for our pain and suffering. The prophet Yeshayahu reassures us that G-d has not forgotten us, heaven forbid. The Haftorah begins with Yeshayahu telling the Jewish nation, נחמו נחמו עמי יאמר אלקיכם - "Comfort, oh comfort My people, says your G-d." May we experience this comfort, reassurance, and the ultimate redemption speedily in our days. Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com  Our Parsha begins with Moshe Rabbeinu continuing his final address to the Jewish people.  He recounts how he begged G-d to let him enter the land of Israel and how G-d refused his request. Instead, he was instructed to climb a mountain where he would see the land from afar. We find out when Moshe Rabbeinu prayed to enter the land of Israel.  We learn the prayer to not stumble or hesitate when defending and proclaiming God's Oneness. 

Parshas Devarim: On G-d's Path  The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel.  May G-d protect our brave soldiers.  May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.  The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing. Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com This Shabbos has a unique name, "Shabbos Chazon - the Shabbos of vision." We read a special Haftorah beginning with the words "Chazon Yeshayahu - the vision of Yeshayahu."  Yeshayahu prophesied both punishments for rebellion against G-d and the ultimate redemption with the coming of Moshiach! Our Parsha begins the last book of the Torah, Sefer Devarim. With just 37 days left to live, Moshe gathers the nation for his final address. He rebukes them for their past misdeeds and lack of trust in G-d. We find how God prepared the path for the Jewish people. We learn who fights our wars when we are following God's path! 

Why is it the Jews were unfaithful in times of prosperity but faithful in times of persecution?