Podcasts about moshiach

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Yud Beis Tammuz – 99 years: What does this day teach us? What happened on this day and what lessons does it offer us today? Why does the celebration of the Frierdiker Rebbe's liberation extend for two days – 12-13 Tammuz? Why is this month named after a Babylonian idol? What is the spiritual energy of this month? Is there a connection between the events of this day in 5754 and back in the time of Joshua when the sun was stopped? Is there something special about today, June 21, being the longest day of the year? Why didn't Joshua simply pray that the enemy be defeated? What is the mission of Chassidim who are not on shlichus? Is the Rebbe perfect? Follow-up What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week's Torah parsha? Can we heal people today by using a similar treatment to gazing at a serpent of brass mounted on a pole, as Moses was commanded? Why was Moses striking the rock such a great sin? Why was he not given the opportunity to do teshuva? Why were others not given the opportunity to do teshuva just as the sons of Korach were? What was the sin of Baal Pe'or? What lessons does this despicable sin offer us today? Why is a Parsha named after the evil Balak? What parts of Balaam's blessings were about Moshiach? What can we learn from Balaam's closing plot against the Jews? How should we react to the President's latest deal with Iran? Can we parallel the back-and-forth attitude of Iran to what Pharaoh and the Egyptians did regarding freeing the Jews? Tammuz Gimmel Tammuz Chukas-Balak Iran How is today's unrest in the Middle East a continuation of the unresolved conflict between Ishmael and Isaac? And what can we do to achieve permanent peace? Is it a good idea to allow my son to travel with a group to visit the concentration camps in Poland and Ukraine?

Levels of Bitachon

BH We are ready for Moshiach!

Levels of Bitachon

In this insightful conversation, Rabbi YY Jacobson presents Jewish mysticism as a dynamic framework for consciousness and connection rather than abstract theology. He passionately and clearly illustrates how faith and, ultimately, surrender can redefine how we see ourselves, our pain, and the world around us. Before the Lubavitcher Rabbi's passing, Rabbi Jacobson served as one of his oral scribes. As a close disciple of the Rabbi, he developed a strong foundation in the world of Chassidut [Hasidism] and Jewish mysticism. Now, Rabbi Jacobson is a world-renowned speaker and scholar.He now joins us to answer eighteen questions with Rabbi Dr. Benji Levy on Jewish mysticism including how Torah is the map of reality, how spirituality should inform your relationships, and the function of humility in religious growth. Here are our questions: What is Jewish mysticism?How were you introduced to Jewish mysticism?In an ideal world, would all Jews be mystics?What do you think of when you think of God?What is the purpose of the Jewish people?How does prayer work?What is the goal of Torah study?Does Jewish mysticism view men and women the same?Should Judaism be hard or easy?Why did God create the world? Can humans do something that is against God's will?What do you think of when you think about Moshiach?Is the State of Israel part of the final redemption?What is the greatest challenge facing the world today?How has modernity changed Jewish mysticism?What differentiates Jewish mysticism from the mysticism of other religions? Does one need to be religious to study Jewish mysticism?Can mysticism be dangerous?How has Jewish mysticism affected your relationships with yourself and with others?What is a Jewish teaching that you always take with you?

Rabbi Hirshfeld - Moshiach & Geula - 46 - 06/22/26 by Shapell's Rabbeim

התוכן דוקא באותם דורות שבהם הי' מצב של יאוש וכו' נתגלו רזין דרזין דאורייתא (בתורת החסידות) עד לאנשים פשוטים. כי – היא הנותנת: מצד גודל אהבת הקב"ה לכאו"א מישראל – כידוע מאמר הבעש"ט שאהבת הקב"ה לכאו"א מישראל היא שלא בערך יותר מאהבת הורים זקנים לבנם יחידם שנולד להם לעת זקנותם – נותן ה' את ה"אבן יקרה" שבכתר המלך, רזין דרזין דאורייתא, כדי להציל על ידה את "בן המלך". וזה מתגלה ע"י תורת הבעש"ט והולך ומיתוסף מדור לדור. ומכיון שביאת המשיח תלוי' ב"יפוצו מעינותיך חוצה", הרי ככל שמתקרבים לביאת המשיח צריך להוסיף בזה ולהציל בכך בנו של הקב"ה ממות לחיים ממש. זהו רצון ה'! והכלי לזה הוא אהבה לכאו"א מישראל בלי הבדל, שהרי בכאו"א מהם ישנה נשמה שהיא חלק מאותו עצם, ודוקא עי"ז בנקל יותר לעורר את עצם הנשמה שלו ועד שזה יפעל על המחדו"מ שלו וכו'.משיחת יו"ד שבט ה'תש"כ [שנת המאתיים להסתלקות הבעש"ט] ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=19-06-2026 Synopsis The fact that the Jewish people were in a state of despair in later generations etc. is precisely why the deepest secrets of the Torah were revealed in this era (through the teachings of Chassidus), and even to simplest people: Out of His immense love for every single Jew (which is like the love of parents to an only child born to them in their old age, as the Baal Shem Tov taught), Hashem gives up the “precious stone from the royal crown” (the deepest secrets of the Torah) in order to save His child (the Jewish people). The precious gem is revealed through the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, and continues to increase from generation to generation. Since the coming of Moshiach depends upon “your wellsprings spreading outward,” therefore, the closer we get to the coming of Moshiach, the more we must add in spreading the wellsprings, which literally rescues Hashem's child from death to life. The vessel for this is to love every Jew without distinction, because all Jewish souls share the same essence, and loving another Jew makes it easier to awaken the essence of one's own soul, in a way that impacts him practically in thought, speech, and action.Excerpt from sichah of 10 Shevat 5720 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=19-06-2026

Send us Fan MailThe very steady presence of the Rebbe guides us in whatever is going on. On toward the promised land and the coming of the Moshiach.Support the show

התוכן 1. א) גם אלו שלא זכו לראות את הרבי, הנה ע"י לימוד תורתו וקיום הוראותיו ה"ה "מקושרים", ועד באופן של דביקות! ב) כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר סיפר בנוגע לאדמו"ר מהר"ש, שעם היותו בעל יסורים, הי' מקבל כ"א בשמחה וחיוך (אמיתי) על פניו, ועד"ז הי' אצל נשיא דורנו ש"את חלינו הוא נשא וגו'", ומ"מ קיבל את כולם בשמחה. ועוד. 2. גם לאחרי שאלת הגמ' "וכי בכדי חנטו חנטייא וכו' אינה מתחרטת מקביעותה ש"יעקב אבינו לא מת" אלא מסבירה שישנו לימוד מפסוק ש"מה זרעו בחיים אף – באותו אופן (ולא "כאילו") – הוא בחיים"! 3. א) הפירוש בלשון הגמ' "מה זרעו בחיים אף הוא בחיים" אינו ש"זרעו בחיים" פועל ש"אף הוא בחיים"‏ אלא ש‏"זרעו בחיים" הוא ראי' ובירור ש"אף הוא בחיים"! ב) נסיים עם הניגון "שיבנה ביהמ"ק וכו'", ושינגנו יחד גם בכל המקומות ששומעים את ההתוועדות ע"י הטלפון, ומסתבר אצלי בפשטות, שביחד עמנו מנגנים בג"ע העליון ובג"ע התחתון‏ – ‏בכל הדרגות ששם נמצא בעל הגאולה ונהנה בראותו ש"זרעו בחיים"! 4. תמיהה הכי גדולה: היתכן שעדיין לא פעלו ביאת משיח צדקנו בפועל?!; צעקת "עד מתי" באמת; "עשו כל אשר ביכלתכם להביא בפועל את משיח צדקנו תיכף ומיד ממש"!1. ב' חלקים משיחת יו"ד שבט ה'תשכ"ב. 2. משיחת י' שבט ה'תשכ"ו. 3. ב' חלקים משיחת ט"ו תמוז ה'תשמ"ה. 4. משיחת כ"ז ניסן ה'תנש"א ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=18-06-2026 Synopsis (1) (a) Although those who merited to see the Rebbe when he was alive in this world were impacted by it, the way to become mekushar to him, to the point of deveikus, is by learning his Torah. (b) My father-in-law the Rebbe related that although his grandfather the Rebbe Maharash suffered greatly, he received everyone happily and with a genuine smile. And the same applies to my father-in-law the Rebbe himself. (2). When the Gemara says, “Just as his offspring is alive, he, too is alive,” it is not just “as though” he is alive; rather, he is actually alive. (3) (a) When the Gemara says, “Just as his offspring is alive, he too is alive,” it is not that “his offspring being alive” causes him to be alive; rather the fact that his offspring is alive is the proof that he is alive. (b) Those listening by telephone should join us in singing Sheyibaneh Beis Hamikdash. And it is clear to me that they are also singing along with us in the higher Gan Eden and the lower Gan Eden – in all the levels in which the baal hageulah is present and from where he takes pleasure in seeing how his offspring is alive. (4) It is the most puzzling thing: how is it possible that Moshiach still hasn't come?! We must cry out Ad mosai in earnest…“Do everything in your power to actually bring Moshiach literally right now!”(1) 2 excerpts from sichah of 10 Shevat 5722; (2) excerpt from sichah of 10 Shevat 5726; (3) 2 excerpts from sichah of 15 Tammuz 5745; (4) excerpt from sichah of 27 Nissan 5751 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=18-06-2026 לע"נ הרב לוי יצחק ע"ה בן – יבלח"ט – הרב חיים צבי שי' וואלאסאוו

The Rebbe blesses the recipient for a kosher and joyous Pesach celebrated in true freedom, both spiritually and materially. He explains this freedom as liberation from the evil inclination and worries, connecting it to the era of Moshiach and the ongoing relevance of Yetziat Mitzrayim. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/007/2062

Songs of Faith

Songs of Faith

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: 29 Tammuz: The bridge between 28 Sivan and 3 Tammuz What should be our focus as we move from the third to the fourth month?How do we reconcile Gimmel Tammuz with the Rebbe telling us about the imminence of Moshiach's coming? Ad mosai – how much longer must we wait for the geulah? Did the Rebbe make any statements that implied Gimmel Tammuz was about to happen, and did he give clear instructions for what he wanted us to do afterward?  Why do we discuss fewer details about Gimmel Tammuz than about the day of the passing of the previous Rebbes? How can one honor Gimmel Tammuz if they are unable to visit the Ohel? Are kohanim and others who usually avoid visiting a gravesite allowed to visit the Ohel? Is a Rebbe perfect? How should a Chassid approach a situation where he does not understand something the Rebbe said or did? Is the Rebbe doing more miracles today than before Gimmel Tammuz? Can we say that the Rebbe is Moshiach after Gimmel Tammuz? What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week's Torah parsha? Is there a connection between Korach and Gimmel Tammuz? What was the deeper reason for Korach's opposition to Moses? Was Korach like a “communist”? Why did the children of Korach survive? Why does it say that they “thought they were alive” when they were actually alive? Were Dasan and Aviram total villains? Didn't they allow themselves to get whipped instead of their brethren? Why will Korach serve as Kohan Gadol in the future? How about the rioting that ensued? Gimmel Tammuz – 32 years: What does this day teach and expect of us? Korach Are there any lessons to be learned from the NY Knicks victory? 

For Rabbanit Oshra Koren, mysticism is the soul and spirit of the Torah that animates the "body" of Jewish law. It is a path of deep longing that wakes the sleeping heart, transforming the way we see ourselves and our capacity to heal the world.Rabbanit Oshra Koren is the founder and director of Matan HaSharon and the global Matan Mother–Daughter Bat Mitzvah program. A sought after speaker and educator, she leads the Gavna Ensemble and serves as deputy head of the Raanana Religious Council, contributing extensively to communal leadership and women's Torah study in Israel and abroad.Now, she sits down with Rabbi Dr. Benji Levy to answer eighteen questions on Jewish mysticism including the soul of the Torah, the spiritual significance of Israel, and how Hasidic stories wake the heart.Here are our questions: What is Jewish mysticism?How were you introduced to Jewish mysticism?In an ideal world, would all Jews be mystics?What do you think of when you think of God?What is the purpose of the Jewish people?How does prayer work?What is the goal of Torah study?Does Jewish mysticism view men and women the same?Should Judaism be hard or easy?Why did God create the world? Can humans do something that is against God's will?What do you think of when you think about Moshiach?Is the State of Israel part of the final redemption?What is the greatest challenge facing the world today?How has modernity changed Jewish mysticism?What differentiates Jewish mysticism from the mysticism of other religions? Does one need to be religious to study Jewish mysticism?Can mysticism be dangerous?How has Jewish mysticism affected your relationships with yourself and with others?What is a Jewish teaching that you always take with you?

Rabbi Hirshfeld - Moshiach & Geula - 45 - 06/14/26 by Shapell's Rabbeim

התוכן אחז"ל "לפיכך נברא אדם יחידי ללמדך" שכל א' מישראל הוא "עולם מלא": ה' שינה את אופן בריאת האדם כדי שכל יהודי, אפי' בעקבתא דמשיחא ובחו"ל, ידע שכל יהודי הוא "עולם מלא"! ו"עולם מלא" במעמד ומצב בעת בריאת אדם "בגן עדן מקדם" – שבזה נכלל כל סדר השתלשלות שנברא "בשביל ישראל"! וזה מחזק עוד יותר המדובר כמ"פ אודות מצות "פרו ורבו" – שגם לאחרי הולדת בן ובת יש להשתדל בהולדת ילדים נוספים. ופשיטא שאין מקום לדאגת ההורים כיצד יוכלו לספק לילד הנוסף כל צרכיו, כמו שאין מקום לשאלה כזו בנוגע לבריאת אדם "בגן עדן מקדם"! בודאי נותן להם ה' הכחות הדרושים לספק לילד צרכיו הגשמיים והרוחניים; יש גם הענין ד"פרו ורבו" ברוחניות ששייך אצל כאו"א כל ימי חייו, כמאחז"ל "כל המלמד את בן חבירו תורה מעלה עליו הכתוב כאילו ילדו", שזה כללות ענין החינוך. משיחת אור לכ"ט אלול ה'תשמ"ב, ערב ר"ה ה'תשמ"ג ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=14-06-2026 Synopsis Our Sages taught: “Therefore man was created alone, to teach you…” that every Jew is “an entire world.” Meaning: Hashem changed the manner of man's creation so that every Jew, even in the era of the footsteps of Moshiach and even in the diaspora, should know that every Jew is an entire world. And an “entire world” in same state as when Adam Harishon was created “in Gan Eden of old,” which encompasses the entire seder hishtalshelus all of which was created “for the sake of the Jewish people.” This further strengthens what we've discussed many times regarding the mitzvah to be fruitful and multiply: Even after one has a son and a daughter, he should strive to bring more children into the world. And there is no room for parents to worry about how they will provide for the child, just as there is no room for such a question regarding the creation of man “in Gan Eden of old: Hashem will surely give them everything they need to provide for the child both physically and spiritually. There is also an obligation to “be fruitful and multiply” in the spiritual sense, which applies to every person no matter what stage of life they are in. As our Sages taught: “Anyone who teaches the son of his fellow Torah, Scripture considers it as if he fathered him”; this is the whole concept of chinuch.Excerpt from sichah of the night of 29 Elul 5742, Erev Rosh Hashanah 5743 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=14-06-2026 לע"נ הרב לוי יצחק ע"ה בן – יבלח"ט – הרב חיים צבי שי' וואלאסאוו

Learning Weekly at Shirat David Efrat, from Rav Tzaddock HaCohen on the (Chodesh and) Parsha. Sefer Pri Tzaddick transforming Tamuz from Darkness to the Great Light of Melech Moshiach, even Korach too! Sivan was light from the written Torah, we shall find the hidden light like Chodesh Tamuz in the Oral Torah, lets keep learning.

For Dr. Jonnie Schnytzer, Jewish mysticism teaches us to recognize that nothing in this world is the way it appears to be. Kabbalistic study is a process in deconstructing something we think we understand and rebuilding it. Dr. Jonnie Schnytzer has a PhD in Jewish Philosophy and currently teaches at Bar-Ilan University. Previously, Jonnie has served as advisor to the CEO of Taglit-Birthright Israel, led Israel advocacy delegations with StandWithUs, and directed the strategic partnerships of the Israel-Asia Center.Now, he joins us to answer eighteen questions on Jewish mysticism with Rabbi Dr. Benji Levy including how teshuva [repentance] begins with knowing you were born perfect, the question of Jewish governance, and how Torah study is the pathway to personal growth. Here are our questions: What is Jewish mysticism?How were you introduced to Jewish mysticism?In an ideal world, would all Jews be mystics?What do you think of when you think of God?What is the purpose of the Jewish people?How does prayer work?What is the goal of Torah study?Does Jewish mysticism view men and women the same?Should Judaism be hard or easy?Why did God create the world? Can humans do something that is against God's will?What do you think of when you think about Moshiach?Is the State of Israel part of the final redemption?What is the greatest challenge facing the world today?How has modernity changed Jewish mysticism?What differentiates Jewish mysticism from the mysticism of other religions? Does one need to be religious to study Jewish mysticism?Can mysticism be dangerous?How has Jewish mysticism affected your relationships with yourself and with others?What is a Jewish teaching that you always take with you?

Receiving Divine Influx

Receiving Divine Influx

Rabbi Hirshfeld - Moshiach & Geula - 44 - 06/07/26 by Shapell's Rabbeim

התוכן 1) כאשר יהודי רואה שמשיח לא בא, הנה אף שבנוגע לעבר מבין שבודאי יש טעם לזה, אבל בנוגע לעתיד צריך לצעוק ולתבוע "עד מתי?!" רוצים לצעוק "הודו לה' כי טוב כי לעולם חסדו" בתור "גאולי ה' אשר גאלם מיד צר" לשון עבר, כפי שאומרים במזמור ק"ז שבתהלים, מזמור השייך לשנת הק"ז. ומכיון שנשיא דורנו מתחיל כעת לומר מזמור זה, עליו לעורר רחמים למעלה או על ב"ד של מטה שצ"ל "אשר גאלם" לשון עבר! ביאת המשיח בעגלא דידן! 2) לאחרי מזמור ק"ז שבתהלים, שענינו "יודו לה' חסדו וגו'" על ארבעה שיצאו מצרה לרווחה, וכמ"ש שההודאה צ"ל בפני "עשרה מישראל ותרי מינייהו רבנן", בא מזמור ק"ח שבו מדובר שהישועה של הקב"ה לבנ"י – "למען יחלצון ידידיך הושיעה ימינך וענני" – נראית בגלוי גם בעיני בשר של אומות העולם – "אודך בעמים ה' ואזמרך בלאומים"!1) משיחת ט"ו תמוז ה'תשמ"ו 2) משיחת י"ב תמוז ה'תשמ"ז ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=07-06-2026 Synopsis (1) When a Jew sees that Moshiach still has not come, although regarding the past he understands that it is for a purpose etc., nevertheless regarding the future he must cry out and demand, “Until when?!” When we cry out, “Give thanks to Hashem for He is good; His kindness is everlasting,” we want to do it “those redeemed by Hashem, whom He redeemed from the hand of an oppressor” (redeemed in the past tense), as it says in Kapitel 107 of Tehillim. Since the Nasi Hador is now beginning to recite this kapitel, he must arouse mercy in heaven, and moreover, mercy down here, so that we will become those “whom He redeemed” in the past tense, with the coming of Moshiach speedily in our time. (2) After Kapitel 107 (which states, “They shall give thanks to Hashem for His kindness…,” regarding the “Four who are obligated to give thanks,” who must do so in the presence of “ten Jews, two of whom must be rabbis”), comes Kapitel 108, in which Hashem's salvation (“Save with Your right hand and answer me”) is openly visible even to the nations of the world (“I will give thanks to You, Hashem, among the peoples; I will sing Your praise among the nations”).Excerpts from sichos of (1) 15 Tammuz 5746, and (2) 12 Tammuz 5747 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=07-06-2026 לזכות ר' דוד שמעון ישראל בן שלומית שי' ליום ההולדת שלו כ"ב סיון - לשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות

Chelek Lamed Gimmul page 62The pleasure and joy of the body is itself HOLY.Join our WhatsApp group to catch the live learning, there's something special about learning together! 619-757-0486This Week's Sicha Sponsors:* Shayna Gopin, in honor of healthy mothers and healthy babies everywhere.* Brocha Richler, in honor of her birthday today!In the zechus of her mother, Esther Menye bas Luba Alte Toibe, and l'ilui nishmas her father, Sholom DovBer ben Aharon Leib.With brachos for:• Zera Chaya V'Kayama for Chana bas Brocha• A shidduch for Yaakov ben Brocha• A refuah sheleima for Shira Devorah bas Sara Chaya and Varda Feiga Bluma bas YochevedAnd wishing everyone revealed brachos b'gashmiyus u'v'ruchniyus & Moshiach now!* Chaya Sara Barber, whose birthday is tonight! In honor of Project Likutei Sichos, and may all the learning bring brachos to the learners, their families, and all of Klal Yisroel.* Malka Bracha Heidingsfeld, in honor of her birthday this Shabbos, and with appreciation for Mrs. Schapiro and the weekly sichos.* Cheli Andrusier, l'ilui nishmas Yonatan Yehuda Aryeh ben Shmuel Yitzchok, on his 18th yahrtzeit, 18 Sivan. He is missed beyond words. May all the mitzvos done l'ilui nishmaso hasten the reunion with our loved ones with the coming of Moshiach.* And a special Happy Birthday to Mrs. Schapiro, whose birthday is this weekend! Thank you for sharing Chassidus with such warmth and dedication week after week.

התוכן לקט שיחות בענין החיוב לסיים בדבר טוב: 1) מבואר בשער הכולל שסיום פרק ה' דמס' אבות הוא באמת ב"בן מאה כאילו מת וכו'", וזה שמסיימים במשנה שלפנ"ז "לפום צערא אגרא" הוא בגלל החיוב לסיים בדבר טוב. אבל בסדור אדה"ז הסיום הוא ב"בן מאה וכו'", כי הרי לא מסיימים בזה אלא באמירת "רבי חנניא בן עקשיא אומר וכו'". 2) זה שבהתוועדות הקודמת כשדובר ע"ד החיוב לסיים בדבר טוב בקשר למשנה "לפום צערא אגרא", לא הזכירו את המשנה בסיום מס' כלים "אשריך כלים שנכנסת בטומאה ויצאת בטהרה?" – כי שם יכלו לומר שזה רק 1) ענין של "אשריך" ולא חיוב, 2) כדי לתקן את ה"נכנסת בטומאה". ולכן הביאו אז מד' פסוקים שונים בתושב"כ כדי להוכיח שזה חיוב בכל מקום. 3) כל ענין בתורה הוא "תורה", אעפ"כ הדין הוא שיש לסיים בדבר טוב, ובשביל זה לפעמים חוזרים על פסוק שלפנ"ז בין הקריאה (של מפטיר) והברכה וכו'. 4) סיום מס' כתובות (לאחרי שמביא כמה ענינים בלתי רצויים שיהיו ב"דור שבן דוד בא") הוא "עתידין אילני סרק שבארץ ישראל שיטענו פירות וכו'", ואי' בתוס' שזהו "לפי שרוצה לסיים בדבר טוב"; יש לסיים איזה ענין שיהי' בדבר טוב – "אין טוב אלא תורה", וה' בעצמו, ש"מגיד דבריו ליעקב וגו'", יסיים את הגלות בדבר טוב – בגאולה האמיתית והשלימה, וגם בגלות גופא – כמו שכל דבר ומסכתא צריך לסיים בדבר טוב – יסתיים כל "מסכתא" ויום של כל יהודי – בטוב כפשוטו! 1) משיחת יום ד' פ' בשלח, יו"ד שבט ה'תשל"ט. 2) ב' חלקים משיחת מוצאי ש"פ בשלח, י"ג שבט ה'תשל"ט. 3) משיחת יום ד' פ' נח, ל' תשרי, אדר"ח מרחשון ה'תשמ"ב. 4) ג' חלקים משיחת אור ליום ו' פ' מצורע, י"א ניסן ה'תשל"ג. ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=04-06-2026 Synopsis A collection of sichos regarding the obligation to conclude with something good: (1) In Mishnayos, Chapter 5 of Pirkei Avos concludes with, “According to the pain is the reward,” whereas in the Alter Rebbe's Siddur, it concludes with “…Five years is the age for the study of Scripture…A hundred-year-old is as one who has died…” The Shaar Hakollel explains that the way it appears in the Alter Rebbe's Siddur is correct, but it appears differently in Mishnayos is in order to conclude with something good (whereas in the Siddur that concern is not present because in any case one follows Pirkei Avos with “Rabbi Chananya ben Akashya says…” (2) In the previous farbrengen, when discussing the obligation to conclude with something good (in connection with the Mishnah “According to the pain is the reward”), I did not mention the Mishnah at the end of Masechta Keilim (“Fortunate are you, Keilim, that you entered in impurity and exited in purity”) because in that Mishna it could be argued that (a) the expression “Fortunate are you” does not connote an obligation, and (b) perhaps it was only necessary there to conclude with something good (“exited in purity”) in order to correct the negative (“entered in impurity”). Instead, I cited four different verses from the Written Torah, to prove that concluding with something good is an obligation that applies everywhere. (3) The rule is that in Torah one must conclude with something good, despite the fact that whatever the conclusion would be, it would be part of Torah. For this reason, we find that sometimes a verse is repeated (even between the reading of Maftir and the bracha) in order to conclude with something good. (4) (After describing the undesirable conditions that will prevail before Moshiach's coming), Masechta Kesubos concludes: “In the future all barren trees in Eretz Yisroel will bear fruit, as it is stated: ‘For the tree bears its fruit, the fig tree and the vine yield their strength.'” Tosafos explains that this is because the Gemara “wishes to conclude with something good.” From this we learn that everything should be concluded with something good (and “There is no good except Torah”). Because Hashem keeps His own commandments etc., He will surely conclude the exile with something good – the true and complete Redemption – and even during exile, every “Masechta” and every day of every Jew's life will conclude with good in the literal sense.(1) Excerpt from sichah of Wednesday, parashas Beshalach, 10 Shevat 5739. (2) Two excerpts from sichah of Motzaei Shabbos parashas Beshalach, 13 Shevat 5739. (3) Excerpt from sichah of Wednesday, parashas Noach, 30 Tishrei, first day of Rosh Chodesh MarCheshvan 5742. (4) Three excerpts from sichah of Thursday night, parashas Metzora, 11 Nissan 5733. For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=04-06-2026 לזכות החתן הת׳ ר' לוי יצחק והכלה מרת יהודית שיחיו פעלדמאןלרגל נישואיהם בשעה טובה ומוצלחתי"ט סיון ה'תשפ"ונדבת משפחתם שיחיו

התוכן מכיון שכל פרט שבעולם נברא ע"י ה' – מובן שבכל פרט צ"ל ניכר הקשר שלו עם ה', ומכיון שה' הוא אין-סוף – צ"ל בכל פרט ענין של אין-סוף. ובכחו של ה', שהוא "נמנע הנמנעות", להכניס ענין של אין-סוף בדבר הכי מוגבל וקטן. וככל הענינים – ענין זה מתחיל בתורה, ומזה נשתלשל כן גם במציאות העולם. ענין זה מתבטא גם במוחש במציאות העולם, ובמיוחד בתקופתנו, שאמנם זו תקופה רבת-מהומות וטשטוש הגבולים, אבל לאידך, ככל שמתקרבים לזמן דימות המשיח מתגלים ענינים ופרטים חדשים בעוה"ז הגשמי (וגם ענין זה מתחיל בתורה – גילוי פנימיות התורה וכו') – שבכמות הכי קטנה של חומר גשמי יש בה ריבוי חלקים פרטים, ובצירוף כולם נעשה כח הכי אדיר שעל ידו יכולים לפעול גדולות ונצורות בתיקון העולם לטובת האנושות כולה. גם בכל מאורע בעולם ישנם ריבוי ענינים ופרטים, וכידוע המשל מהשתקפות כדור השמש בטיפת מים!משיחת יום ב' פ' וישב, י"ט כסלו ה'תשמ"ו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=03-06-2026 Synopsis Because Hashem created every detail of the world, it follows that every detail must have a visible connection to Hashem. Moreover, because Hashem is infinite, there must be an element of infinity within every detail. Like everything in the world, this concept begins in the Torah, and then extends from there to the physical world, as seen particularly in this generation: Although this is a time of great upheaval etc., on the other hand, as we draw closer to the time of Moshiach, new things are being revealed in the world, including the discovery that even the tiniest quantity of physical matter contains subparts which, if channeled properly, can create an extremely powerful force for the benefit all of humanity. (The recent scientific advances also stem from Torah, particularly the revelation of the inner dimension of Torah etc.) Similarly, in every event in the world there are many elements and details, as illustrated by the analogy of a tiny drop of water reflecting the image of the entire sun.Excerpt from sichah of Monday, parashas Vayeshev, 19 Kislev 5756 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=03-06-2026 לע"נ הרב לוי יצחק ע"ה בן – יבלח"ט – הרב חיים צבי שי' וואלאסאוו

Attaining Divine Inspiration

Attaining Divine Inspiration

For Dina Etigson, encountering Jewish Mysticism has been a transformative experience. Beyond the academic and textual Judaism she already knew and loved, she describes the experience as entering “a different dimension,” where spirituality and intellectualism blends. Dina Etigson is a teacher and a thinker in Israel.Now, she sits down with Rabbi Dr. Benji Levy to answer eighteen questions on Jewish mysticism and discuss the balance of taking and receiving from God, God's greater goals for the Jewish People's existence, and how we can reframe our mindsets to better connect with Him.Here are our questions: What is Jewish mysticism?How were you introduced to Jewish mysticism?In an ideal world, would all Jews be mystics?What do you think of when you think of God?What is the purpose of the Jewish people?How does prayer work?What is the goal of Torah study?Does Jewish mysticism view men and women the same?Should Judaism be hard or easy?Why did God create the world? Can humans do something that is against God's will?What do you think of when you think about Moshiach?Is the State of Israel part of the final redemption?What is the greatest challenge facing the world today?How has modernity changed Jewish mysticism?What differentiates Jewish mysticism from the mysticism of other religions? Does one need to be religious to study Jewish mysticism?Can mysticism be dangerous?How has Jewish mysticism affected your relationships with yourself and with others?What is a Jewish teaching that you always take with you?

Rabbi Hirshfeld - Moshiach & Geula - 43 - 05/31/26 by Shapell's Rabbeim

Chelek Chof Ches pg 49. Carrying the Torah close to my heart is the correct location for the Torah.The Rebbe explains a powerful difference between the Aron and the other keilim of the Mishkan. While the Leviim transported all the holy objects, the Aron had a unique requirement: “upon the shoulder they shall carry it.” The Rambam brings the story of Dovid and Uzah not as history, but as halacha, the Aron itself requires a specific place. Because it contains the Luchos and a Sefer Torah, its place is to be carriedon the shoulders, close to your heart.. Similarly, a Sefer Torah always has a place it belongs: in the Aron Kodesh in shul, and close to one's heart during travel.In Chassidus, the Luchos represent a revelation of “Hashem's face”,  a direct pnimiyus connection created through Torah. This is the deeper meaning of facing the Aron while carrying it: where a person's focus, identity, and geshmak truly lie. As we come from Shavuos and approach Gimmel Tammuz, the avodah is to keep our “faces” turned toward the Rebbe's inyanim and the Torah of the Rebbe, making sure our geshmak is in the holy stuff.With a HUGE thank you to this Week's Sicha Sponsors:Anonymous, in honor of the birthday and shidduch of our sister.Mrs. Nathanson, in honor of the yahrtzeit of her father, Mordechai ben Shlomo, on Erev Shavuos, and her grandmother, Basya bas Mordechai, on the second day of Shavuos. AndwWith gratitude to Hashem for the many family simchos celebrated this year, including birthdays, an einikel in Melbourne, birthdays of their son Yossi and grandson Aryeh Leib after Yom Tov, and several family graduations, BHMalka Groden, with gratitude for the weekly learning and in honor of Elka's 5th birthday.Anonymous, in honor of sweet revealed brachos for all, open miracles, personal and general Geulah, and of course… Moshiach now!Devorah Leah Stern, in honor of the kallah and chosson, Liba & Yossi, with brachos to build a Binyan Adei Ad, bring much nachas to the Rebbe and their families, and continued nachas from all of our children, BH.And in honor of the birthday of Pesha Henna bas Yetta Gitel, wishing her a complete refuah sheleima.Bassie Deitsch, in honor of the birth of a new granddaughter born to her daughter, Chana Naparstek. She was named today for Bassie's grandmother, Luba Michla. May she grow to be the caring and nurturing person her namesake was.Anonymous, in honor of Sholom Dovber ben Sara on his birthday tomorrow, Yud Gimmel Sivan, mit layngeh gezunteh freilicher yaren, sponsored by his wife, daughters and granddaughters.

Ahead of the next episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we invite you to hear David Bashevkin's appearance on 18 Questions, 40 Mystics.What does it mean to live a Judaism that fits into our lives? David Bashevkin explores the meeting point of mysticism and modernity. The founder of 18Forty, Rabbi Dr. David Bashevkin is the director of education at NCSY as well as an instructor at Yeshiva University. He is the author of four books, and has been rejected from many prestigious fellowships and awards.Now, he joins us to answer eighteen questions with Rabbi Dr. Benji Levy on Jewish mysticism including how to embrace holiness, the purpose of prayer, and the search for meaning in an age of distraction. Here are our questions: What is Jewish mysticism?How were you introduced to Jewish mysticism?In an ideal world, would all Jews be mystics?What do you think of when you think of God?What is the purpose of the Jewish people?How does prayer work?What is the goal of Torah study?Does Jewish mysticism view men and women the same?Should Judaism be hard or easy?Why did God create the world? Can humans do something that is against God's will?What do you think of when you think about Moshiach?Is the State of Israel part of the final redemption?What is the greatest challenge facing the world today?How has modernity changed Jewish mysticism?What differentiates Jewish mysticism from the mysticism of other religions? Does one need to be religious to study Jewish mysticism?Can mysticism be dangerous?How has Jewish mysticism affected your relationships with yourself and with others?What is a Jewish teaching that you always take with you?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

God Destroys Israel's Enemies

God Destroys Israel's Enemies

For Dr. Biti Roi, the texts of Jewish mysticism aren't just ideas to study – they are a life force. A renowned scholar of Zohar, Kabbala, and Chasidut [Hasidism], these texts are the animating energy behind Dr. Roi's teaching and way of life. Dr. Biti Roi is a fellow of the Kogod Research for Center Contemporary Jewish Thought and the academic coordinator and adviser for North American seminars at the Shalom Hartman Institute. She is the author of Love of Shekhina: Mysticism and Poetics in Tiqqunei ha-Zohar. Now, she joins us to answer eighteen questions with Rabbi Dr. Benji Levy on Jewish mysticism including Shabbat as a practice in hope, the feminine presence within the Divine, and more. Here are our questions: What is Jewish mysticism?How were you introduced to Jewish mysticism?In an ideal world, would all Jews be mystics?What do you think of when you think of God?What is the purpose of the Jewish people?How does prayer work?What is the goal of Torah study?Does Jewish mysticism view men and women the same?Should Judaism be hard or easy?Why did God create the world? Can humans do something that is against God's will?What do you think of when you think about Moshiach?Is the State of Israel part of the final redemption?What is the greatest challenge facing the world today?How has modernity changed Jewish mysticism?What differentiates Jewish mysticism from the mysticism of other religions? Does one need to be religious to study Jewish mysticism?Can mysticism be dangerous?How has Jewish mysticism affected your relationships with yourself and with others?What is a Jewish teaching that you always take with you?

Million-dollar homes, manicured yards, and $500-per-square-foot listings force a question most of us would rather dodge: can we build a comfortable life in Lakewood while still claiming we genuinely long for redemption? We start with the uncomfortable moral weight that sits on both sides of the table, buyers making big commitments and realtors trying to keep a clean conscience while selling high-end properties meant to become Jewish homes.From there, we anchor the conversation in Torah sources that don't let us hide behind platitudes. The Gemara in Shabbos describes the questions we face about wisdom, family, honest business, and whether we truly yearn for salvation. We connect that directly to the daily reality of the diaspora: setting up careers, investing in real estate, and “settling down” near a shul and community, even while we say we believe in the Rambam's principle of complete faith in the coming of Mashiach.The turning point is Rav Nasan Wachtfogel's practical clarity. Longing does not mean you stop living. You pray, you hope, and you keep your heart pointed toward Eretz Yisrael, while you also work, grow, and build with integrity right now. The real test is readiness: if the news breaks, are you willing to drop everything and go?If you've ever felt that tension between ambition and belief, comfort and conscience, this conversation will help you name it and handle it. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's wrestling with big life decisions, and leave a review with your take: what does “being ready” look like in real life?Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!----------------SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha.Listen on Spotify or 24six!Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org----------------Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

In this inspiring episode for Shavuot, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe presents a complete overview and deep dive into the Book of Ruth (Megillat Ruth). Written by the Prophet Samuel, it tells the story of Ruth the Moabite princess who converts to Judaism out of genuine love for Naomi and the Jewish people, ultimately becoming the great-grandmother of King David and an ancestor of Moshiach. The book emphasizes themes of kindness (Chesed), loyalty, modesty, second chances, and personal commitment to Torah.Rabbi Wolbe highlights why Ruth is read on Shavuot: it shows the Torah is acquired through difficulty and dedication (not luxury), Ruth's conversion mirrors our acceptance of the Torah at Sinai (“Na'aseh v'nishma”), the story occurs during the harvest season (Chag HaKatzir), and it underscores the centrality of Chesed — the very foundation of the Torah. He also explains key halachic concepts from the book (Leket, Pe'ah, Shikcha, Yibum, Chalitzah) and powerful lessons about not running from challenges, embracing one's unique journey, and understanding that apparent setbacks often pave the way for redemption and greatness.To Download the Book of Ruth Outline: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z6J6Zcvl8EJ0R8s_nSGhzGxLV5uM81eb_____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on May 19, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 20, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer 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:#JewishInspiration, #BookOfRuth, #Ruth, #Shavuot, #Chesed, #Conversion, #KingDavid, #Mashiach, #NaasehVNishma, #KindnessMatters, #Omer, #JewishHistory ★ Support this podcast ★

Why do we read the story of Ruth on Shavuot? Beneath the surface of this beautiful Megillah lies one of the most dramatic stories in all of Tanach, famine, exile, conversion, controversy, loss, courage, and the hidden birth of redemption.In this class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores the deeper story behind Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz through Midrash, Talmud, Zohar, and Kabbalah. Together we'll uncover the shocking halachic debate surrounding Ruth's conversion, the spiritual meaning behind her loyalty, and the extraordinary chain of Divine Providence that ultimately gave birth to King David and Moshiach. This is a story about what happens when life appears to fall apart… only to reveal a deeper plan unfolding underneath it all.Key Points: • Why Elimelech abandoned the Jewish people during the famine and the consequences that followed • Ruth's radical choice to embrace Judaism despite uncertainty and rejection • The deeper meaning of “Where you go, I will go” according to the Talmud • Boaz, Ruth, and the hidden hand of Divine Providence • The controversial halachic debate: Could Ruth even marry into the Jewish people? • Why King David's lineage was questioned generations later • The spiritual lesson of apparent failure, loss, and hidden redemption • How the story of Ruth became the blueprint for MoshiachA Brand-New Four Part Kabbalah Series - Turning Walls into DoorwaysHow to Transform Life's Obstacles into the Path to Your Greatest GrowthWhy do we keep hitting the same emotional walls? Why do certain fears, insecurities, patterns, and painful circumstances keep showing up in our lives, despite our best efforts to change? Access HERE https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=102 Available now:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhVSupport the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

In this inspiring episode for Shavuot, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe presents a complete overview and deep dive into the Book of Ruth (Megillat Ruth). Written by the Prophet Samuel, it tells the story of Ruth the Moabite princess who converts to Judaism out of genuine love for Naomi and the Jewish people, ultimately becoming the great-grandmother of King David and an ancestor of Moshiach. The book emphasizes themes of kindness (Chesed), loyalty, modesty, second chances, and personal commitment to Torah.Rabbi Wolbe highlights why Ruth is read on Shavuot: it shows the Torah is acquired through difficulty and dedication (not luxury), Ruth's conversion mirrors our acceptance of the Torah at Sinai (“Na'aseh v'nishma”), the story occurs during the harvest season (Chag HaKatzir), and it underscores the centrality of Chesed — the very foundation of the Torah. He also explains key halachic concepts from the book (Leket, Pe'ah, Shikcha, Yibum, Chalitzah) and powerful lessons about not running from challenges, embracing one's unique journey, and understanding that apparent setbacks often pave the way for redemption and greatness.To Download the Book of Ruth Outline: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z6J6Zcvl8EJ0R8s_nSGhzGxLV5uM81eb_____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on May 19, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 20, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer 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:#JewishInspiration, #BookOfRuth, #Ruth, #Shavuot, #Chesed, #Conversion, #KingDavid, #Mashiach, #NaasehVNishma, #KindnessMatters, #Omer, #JewishHistory ★ Support this podcast ★

In this inspiring episode for Shavuot, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe presents a complete overview and deep dive into the Book of Ruth (Megillat Ruth). Written by the Prophet Samuel, it tells the story of Ruth the Moabite princess who converts to Judaism out of genuine love for Naomi and the Jewish people, ultimately becoming the great-grandmother of King David and an ancestor of Moshiach. The book emphasizes themes of kindness (Chesed), loyalty, modesty, second chances, and personal commitment to Torah.Rabbi Wolbe highlights why Ruth is read on Shavuot: it shows the Torah is acquired through difficulty and dedication (not luxury), Ruth's conversion mirrors our acceptance of the Torah at Sinai (“Na'aseh v'nishma”), the story occurs during the harvest season (Chag HaKatzir), and it underscores the centrality of Chesed — the very foundation of the Torah. He also explains key halachic concepts from the book (Leket, Pe'ah, Shikcha, Yibum, Chalitzah) and powerful lessons about not running from challenges, embracing one's unique journey, and understanding that apparent setbacks often pave the way for redemption and greatness.To Download the Book of Ruth Outline: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z6J6Zcvl8EJ0R8s_nSGhzGxLV5uM81eb_____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on May 19, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 20, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer 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:#JewishInspiration, #BookOfRuth, #Ruth, #Shavuot, #Chesed, #Conversion, #KingDavid, #Mashiach, #NaasehVNishma, #KindnessMatters, #Omer, #JewishHistory ★ Support this podcast ★

Send us Fan MailWhy do we read the story of Ruth on Shavuot? Beneath the surface of this beautiful Megillah lies one of the most dramatic stories in all of Tanach, famine, exile, conversion, controversy, loss, courage, and the hidden birth of redemption.In this class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores the deeper story behind Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz through Midrash, Talmud, Zohar, and Kabbalah. Together we'll uncover the shocking halachic debate surrounding Ruth's conversion, the spiritual meaning behind her loyalty, and the extraordinary chain of Divine Providence that ultimately gave birth to King David and Moshiach. This is a story about what happens when life appears to fall apart… only to reveal a deeper plan unfolding underneath it all.Key Points: • Why Elimelech abandoned the Jewish people during the famine and the consequences that followed • Ruth's radical choice to embrace Judaism despite uncertainty and rejection • The deeper meaning of “Where you go, I will go” according to the Talmud • Boaz, Ruth, and the hidden hand of Divine Providence • The controversial halachic debate: Could Ruth even marry into the Jewish people? • Why King David's lineage was questioned generations later • The spiritual lesson of apparent failure, loss, and hidden redemption • How the story of Ruth became the blueprint for MoshiachAvailable now:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhVSupport the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

Before Boaz meets Rus, before the story of David HaMelech begins, before the roots of Moshiach are planted, Megillas Rus pauses to tell us something that seems almost unnecessary:Boaz greeted his workers with the Name of Hashem.Why does that matter?Chazal reveal that this was not just good manners. It was one of three moments where Beis Din shel Mata acted, and Beis Din shel Maalah agreed. Something shifted below, and Heaven said yes.In this shiur, delivered in Ba'er Miriam, Rav Burh explores the deep connection between Kerias HaMegillah, greeting another Jew with Hashem's Name, and the takanah of maaser. All three reveal one central truth: Hashem does not want to overwhelm the world from Above. He wants us to make space for Him from below.Megillas Esther teaches us to find Hashem inside concealment. Boaz teaches us to find Hashem inside an ordinary human encounter. Maaser teaches us to bring Hashem into our possessions, systems, and responsibilities.Moshiach begins when the field is no longer just a field, workers are no longer just workers, and a poor outsider gathering forgotten grain is seen as carrying the presence of Hashem.Before redemption begins, someone has to learn how to say hello.

Checking in With God

As director of the Gershom Scholem Collection for Kabbalah and Hasidism at the National Library of Israel, Rabbi Dr. Zvi Leshem dedicates much of his time to the study of Jewish mysticism. He believes Jewish mysticism teaches us to listen, uplift, and shape our world as part of our path towards redemption. Rabbi Dr. Leshem received his PhD in Jewish Philosophy from Bar-Ilan University and is the author of Redemptions: Contemporary Chassidic Essays on the Parsha and the Festivals. He has previously served as the associate dean and director of overseas programs at Nishmat. Now, he joins us to answer eighteen questions with Rabbi Dr. Benji Levy on Jewish mysticism including how it transforms relationships, connecting to God through Torah study, and how the world's greatest challenges persist over generations. Here are our questions: What is Jewish mysticism?How were you introduced to Jewish mysticism?In an ideal world, would all Jews be mystics?What do you think of when you think of God?What is the purpose of the Jewish people?How does prayer work?What is the goal of Torah study?Does Jewish mysticism view men and women the same?Should Judaism be hard or easy?Why did God create the world? Can humans do something that is against God's will?What do you think of when you think about Moshiach?Is the State of Israel part of the final redemption?What is the greatest challenge facing the world today?How has modernity changed Jewish mysticism?What differentiates Jewish mysticism from the mysticism of other religions? Does one need to be religious to study Jewish mysticism?Can mysticism be dangerous?How has Jewish mysticism affected your relationships with yourself and with others?What is a Jewish teaching that you always take with you?

After reviewing the first three parts, we see in part 4 how a poor, righteous convert with every possible social disadvantage becomes the matriarch of kings and the Messianic Dynasty. Ruth teaches that we all have the potential for greatness.

Trumps Shabbos Request! Like, Comment & Share If you enjoyed this video or learned something new, please: ~ Hit the LIKE button to help more people find it. ~ Comment below — share your thoughts, questions, or just say hi! ~ Share this video with friends or family who would be inspired. Turn on the ... Read more

Singing Before Salvation

For Devori Nussbaum, Jewish mysticism is the study of the soul behind the psyche, a transformative framework that integrates the profound spiritual truths of Chasidut [Hasidism] with insights of psychotherapy to foster personal healing and divine connection.Devori is an integrative psychotherapist who has trained in many different healing modalities including body psychotherapy, imago therapy, logotherapy, the energetics of food, quantum touch, breathwork, CBT, NLP, EMDR, IFS, inner child work, and somatic modalities. She is also passionate about teaching Hasidut in a way that is accessible, relevant, and embodied as a description of reality.Now, she sits down with Rabbi Dr. Benji Levy to answer eighteen questions on Jewish mysticism including the intersection of psychotherapy with Hasidism and how confronting evil can serve as the resistance necessary for the growth of one's soul. Here are our questions: What is Jewish mysticism?How were you introduced to Jewish mysticism?In an ideal world, would all Jews be mystics?What do you think of when you think of God?What is the purpose of the Jewish people?How does prayer work?What is the goal of Torah study?Does Jewish mysticism view men and women the same?Should Judaism be hard or easy?Why did God create the world? Can humans do something that is against God's will?What do you think of when you think about Moshiach?Is the State of Israel part of the final redemption?What is the greatest challenge facing the world today?How has modernity changed Jewish mysticism?What differentiates Jewish mysticism from the mysticism of other religions? Does one need to be religious to study Jewish mysticism?Can mysticism be dangerous?How has Jewish mysticism affected your relationships with yourself and with others?What is a Jewish teaching that you always take with you?

This week I have three stories for you. The first is about a young scholar living in the court of the Kotzker Rebbe, and a question his father-in-law asked that took him forty years to understand. The second is about the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and what happened to him on a journey to Warsaw that nobody who honored him could have predicted. The third is about a man who was absolutely certain that Eliyahu HaNavi and Moshiach were living in his city, and what Reb Simcha Bunem of Pshis'cha said when he came to tell him the news. If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Thank you! I deeply appreciate your support! Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/you-call-that-learning To become a part of this project or sponsor an episode please go to https://hasidicstory.com/be-a-supporter. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman. My classes in Breslov Chassidus, Likutey Moharan, can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@barakhullman/videos I also have a YouTube channel of ceramics which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@thejerusalempotter