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Matzah is a tricky food. It is made with the same ingredients as bread ; the only difference is the speed of how they are processed. The Torah tells us that we must guard the matzos to prevent them from turning into chametz. Our sages tell us that this applies not only to matzos, but also to The thing that is spelled the same way in Hebrew, Mitzvos. Mitzvah opportunities come as dough that needs to be baked. If you stick around and wait for too long, the dough will leaven and the opportunity will sour. When a Mitzvah opportunity strikes, you mustn't tarry even for a moment. In this special Yartzeit podcast, I share a remarkable story about my grandfather Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe's fulfillment of this idea.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –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 ★
We are Learning Weekly in the Office currently Hilchos Pesach Seder Night from the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch the specialness of the Freedom and Mitzvos of Lel Seder How Everything is in it
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B"H Preparing matzah isn't just about the physical act—it's about being fully present, intentional, and connected. ‘Mitzvos tzrichos kavana' teaches us that every mitzvah comes alive when we infuse it with heart and awareness. Let's bring sacredness into our actions and deepen our connection to Hashem, others, and ourselves. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
Chassidus Morning Class: This class is the second in a series on the Maamar (Chassidic discourse) Zos Chukas Hatorah, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the Farbrengen of Shabbos Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei, Parshas Parah, 23 Adar, 5721, March 11, 1961. This text-based class by Rabbi YY Jacobson was presented on Thursday, 20 Adar, 5785, March 20, 2025, Parshas Vayakhel, Parshas Parah, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The class explores a deeply enigmatic Midrash comparing the two Mitzvos of Pesach and the Red Cow to two queens of whom we do not know who is greater. We continue to discuss why the only labor specified in the Torah not to do on Shabbos is igniting a fire, and the meaning of Moshe comparing Hashem to a "consuming flame." We explain what is the wick that channels the Divine flame and light into our world and how surrender is the key to the fire burning in our consciousness and our universe.
The Parsha says that Moshe gathered all the Jewish people together to teach them Hilchos Shabbos. What was unique about Shabbos that it was singled out more than the other Mitzvos to be taught in this matter, and what can we learn from it?Have a wonderful Shabbos
Chassidus Morning Class: This class is the first in a series on the Maamar (Chassidic discourse) Zos Chukas Hatorah, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the Farbrengen of Shabbos Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei, Parshas Parah, 23 Adar, 5721, March 11, 1961. This text-based class by Rabbi YY Jacobson was presented on Monday, 17 Adar, 5785, March 17, 2025, Parshas Vayakhel, Parshas Parah, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The class explores a deeply enigmatic Midrash comparing the two Mitzvos of Pesach and the Red Cow to two queens of whom we do not know who is greater. We continue to discuss why the only labor specified in the Torah not to do on Shabbos is igniting a fire, and the meaning of Moshe comparing Hashem to a "consuming flame." We explain what is the wick that channels the Divine flame and light into our world and how surrender is the key to the fire burning in our consciousness and our universe.
התוכן [המשך] וההוראה: כאשר אדם רואה שרוב היום הוא עסוק בשאר צרכיו ורק מיעוטו הולך לעניני תומ"צ, וגם זה רק מגיל בר-מצוה, ושואל מדוע לא נולד מחוייב במצוות, ושיצטרך לעסוק רק בתומ"צ?! אומרים לו: "כל העולם כולו לא נברא אלא לצוות לזה", קריאת המגילה לא מתחילה עם "ליהודים היתה אורה – זו תורה", אלא דוקא ב"ויהי בימי אחשורוש .. המולך מהודו ועד כוש", ודוקא זה הביא ל"ונהפוך הוא"! וכך יהי' אפי' בימות המשיח: גם אז יהי' לא רק הקב"ה תורה ובנ"י, אלא גם "זרים", אלא שכל מציאותם תהי' טפילה לבנ"י. והעיקר – בנוגע לעבודתנו בהווה: אין להבהל מזה שכללות עם ישראל הוא מיעוט קטן, כי מה שחשוב זה לא הכמות אלא האיכות – הקשר עם מקור החיים וכו'. ודוקא לאחרונה התגלה דוגמא לזה שגם בכמות קטנה יכולים להיות גנוזים כחות עצומים של איכות וכו'.משיחת פורים ה'תשכ"ה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=14-03-2025 Synopsis (Continued.) The lesson is that when a person sees that most of his day is occupied with his other needs, and only a small portion is dedicated to Torah and mitzvos – and moreover, for a numbers of years he wasn't even obligated to keep Torah and Mitzvos , he may ask: Why wasn't I born obligated in mitzvos, and why wasn't I created in such a way that I only have to engage in Torah and mitzvos? The answer is that, “The entire world was created only to serve as companions for him”; the Megillah reading doesn't begin with “For the Jews there was light – this refers to Torah,” but with “And it came to pass in the days of Achashverosh… who ruled from Hodu to Kush.” And it was specifically this led to “it was reversed.” And this will apply even in the days of Moshiach: Even then, there will exist “strangers standing and pasturing your sheep” and planting and sowing etc. – but their entire existence will be secondary to the Jewish people. The main lesson is regarding our service in the present era: One should not be alarmed by the fact that the Jewish people are a small minority in the world, because what matters is not quantity, but quality – the connection to the Source of Life etc. And as we see specifically in recent times how even something very small can contain tremendous power etc.Excerpt from sichah of Purim 5725 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=14-03-2025 לע"נ הת' אורי ניסן ע"ה בן - יבלח"ט - הרב מנחם מענדל שי' גורארי', ליום היארצייט שלו י"ד אדר. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.
Ways of reading and writing Megilla that are acceptable/not, different city people that travel to other cities, people invalid from reading Megilla, mitzvos that can be done by day and night
The Rebbe advises that increased Torah and mitzvos bring blessings and should not be neglected due to hardships. He discourages reliance on segulos, emphasizing that Torah and mitzvos are the most reliable path to divine assistance. He prays for the recipient's mother's recovery and blessings. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/014/005/5168
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In this shiur, delivered in Ba'er Miriam, Rav Burg explains (based on the Kedushas Levi) why the Aron containing the Luchos is mentioned twice and why the rods in the Aron were not allowed to be removed. The Luchos represent the essence of our relationship with Hashem. Sometimes our Yiddishkeit can feel disjointed. Mitzvos may feel like they stand alone, separate from our mission to be Davek to Hashem. The Aron must be portable, revealing the essence in every single Mitzvah.
The Rebbe encourages Rabbi Moshe Dulzin to use his strengths to spread Torah and mitzvos, emphasizing that temimim are meant to illuminate their surroundings. He looks forward to updates on his communal work and Torah study. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/cheshvon/793
The Takana of Mikra Megillah and Mitzvos Hayom of Purim (5785)
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2 sections- debate regarding prep for mila being done on Shabbos, ways the Jewish people accepted/dedicated selves to mitzvos historically impacted their future performance
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Harav Noach Shafran shares a very important yesod from Ohr Sameach who explains that mitzvos have two levels two them - one that applies to every person, and one - unique for every individual.
This episode discusses the concept of זה א-לי ואנוהו - to beautify mitzvos and other interpretations of the word ואנוהו.
Shiur given by Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky on Dvar Halacha Krias Shema. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.
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Daniel had certain strengths over Chagi, Zechariah, and Malachi and vice versa, order of precedences of Torah, Avoda, Megilla, Meis Mitzva
Shiur given by Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky on Dvar Halacha Krias Shema. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY. Parnes Hayom: Shiur dedicated LiZecher Nishmas Toba bas Reb Yisroel Tzvi A”H.
The Sefer HaChinuch discusses why we need so many different Mitzvos to remember Yetzias Mitzrayim, and explains it's because our actions influence our hearts, and the more we do, the greater the influence. Exploring this technique in improving our Middos through the eyes of the Sefer HaChinuch and Rav Yechezkel Levenstein. Have a beautiful Shabbos
Explore the wisdom of Perek 3 of Mishlei. Here Shlomo HaMelech begins to describe the uniqueness of Torah and the benefits of a commitment to a life of Torah and Mitzvos
This is a special series in honor of Elul focusing on Prayer, based on Kuntres Hatefilla (Tract on Prayer) by the Rebbe Rashab ( Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneerson)In today's episode we discuss the importance of setting aside set times to learn Shluchan Aruch and practical halachos as well as Chassidus and how the main point of this learning and developing our prayer practice is to keep Torah and Mitzvos and to infuse our Torah and Mitzvos with more illumination and vitality. Kuntres HaTefilla, Chapters 17 &18 Music by Shoshannah. Follow us on: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, InstagramTo sponsor an episode or for any other inquiries, email: itistaught@gmail.com Support the show
We discuss the Rambam and Nefesh HaChaim's perspectives on Yaakov's Ladder and the purpose of Mitzvos. We also mention that we should look to our parents as examples. This Drasha was given at the Yeshiva of Waterbury in תשפ״ה
R' Moshe Weinberger Likutei Halachos Series. Kilei Behemah.
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On October 7th, the world changed for many. In this special episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, we sit down with three individuals who witnessed the unthinkable on that tragic day. Avi Kahn, an IDF soldier who fought on the front lines in Kfar Azza, shares his firsthand account of bravery, loss, and the strength required to push forward in the face of overwhelming adversity. Yossi Landau, the southern commander of ZAKA, recounts the horrors he witnessed and the unimaginable atrocities he encountered while carrying out his sacred duty of providing dignity to the deceased. Rav Shlomo Katz, a revered rabbi from Efrat, reflects on how he addressed his congregation during this difficult time, offering words of hope and faith on one of the holiest days of the year. This episode is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and a stark reminder of the challenges faced by those who protect and uplift their communities during the darkest of times. Stay tuned for Part 2, releasing Motzei Simchas Torah. Thank you to Alex & Karen Publishers for helping arrange this episode. You can purchase “One Day In October” now here: https://korenpub.com/products/one-day-in-october?srsltid=AfmBOoriKfFZx4PMncnHPCTFIs8DRUSUn5WIQzMr23Cd-wQzP8vdxENA This Episode was made possible by: ►Keren Hashana Be a Giver https://www.mykerenhashana.com/?utm_source=MPP ____________________________________ ►Colel Chabad Pushka App The easiest way to give Tzedaka download the Pushka app today https://pushka.cc/meaningful _______________________________ ►Shuvu Klal Yisroel's Future Starts in the Classroom! Help over 6,000 children in 67 Shuvu schools connect to Torah and Mitzvos. _ 1,235 New Students this Year_