Podcasts about moshiach

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.

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

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

The Rebbe writes that from now on, peace should increase among Torah scholars, emphasizing the importance of using one's time and talents to spread Chassidus. This spiritual work prepares for both spiritual and physical settlement in Eretz Yisrael with the coming of Moshiach. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/011/009/3593

The Rebbe affirms the recipient's decision to seek a suitable match in Morocco rather than hasten to move to Eretz Yisrael. He encourages serving Hashem through Torah and mitzvos in the diaspora, awaiting the coming of Moshiach, and blesses the recipient for success. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/011/009/3561

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

Rabbi Hirshfeld - Moshiach & Geula - 42 - 05/24/26 by Shapell's Rabbeim

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

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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?

Rabbi Hirshfeld - Moshiach & Geula - 41 - 05/17/26 by Shapell's Rabbeim

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.

We complete Rebbe Nachman's intriguing tale of the crippled son. This is a parable of how Moshiach will overcome and eradicate evil. But first, we all must learn to water the trees…

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Singing Before Salvation

Nothing in Hollywood can match the suspense in Chapter 3 of the Book of Ruth. In case you've just joined our 4-part lesson, don't worry. We begin with a review of Chapters One and Two. This eye-opening lesson elaborates on a number of significant topics, such as Moshiach, shidduchim, the Laws of Conversion, levirate marriage, charity and the laws pertaining to the Land of Israel.

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?

Ever felt the difference in your stress levels between waking up on Shabbos vs waking up on a weekday when you check your phone messages, emails, and social media before Davening?Michal Weiss pulled out all the real and practical advice for how to daven in a way that truly affects your day-to-day life.You can put on your Hashem glasses and see the world and struggles through the Torah healthy mindset.The act of davening involves saying words, but just saying words is not Davening.Siddurim mentioned in the classSiddur Illuminated by ChassidusWeekday - https://store.kehotonline.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EP-SIBC.WSShabbos and Festivals - https://store.kehotonline.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EP-SIBC.SKKehot Annotated Edition Siddur - the Linear EditionWeekday - https://store.kehotonline.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EP-STH.WLEShabbos and Festivals - https://store.kehotonline.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EP-STH.SFLE#The Weiss Edition Siddur/Tzivos Hashem Siddur - Out of PrintSimilar: Siddur for Youth - with Explanatory Translation & Insights - Weiss Editionhttps://store.kehotonline.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EP-STHETI.LThe class is L'ilui Nishmas:Amaliya bat Emet. Her Yahrzeit was on Yud Beis Iyar.Bracha Bas Shmuel YaacovShimon Ben AvrahamYehuda Leib Ben Chaim BoruchRafael Yehoshua ben Yaakov TzviMay we all be reunited with our loved ones right now!Moshiach now!Help make classes like this happen!https://livingchassidus.org/donate/

Rabbi Hirshfeld - Moshiach & Geula - 40 - 05/10/26 by Shapell's Rabbeim

The Zohar teaches that where there is a lack of compassion, stern judgment takes over and spills the blood of Moshiach. When the Israelites entered the Land of Israel after 210 years of slavery in Egypt and another forty years of wandering in the desert, they were preoccupied with establishing their own estates. They forgot about compassion, one of Torah's principal requirements of them. Ruth's mission on earth was to bring Chesed, or compassion, back to Israel, and with it to bring Moshiach. Therefore, Ruth is not only the great-grandmother of Moshiach but the key to the rectification of the entire world.

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

Ups and Downs of Bitachon

Ups and Downs of Bitachon

Rabbi Simon Jacobson describes his childhood years as being shaped by his nature of being a “skeptic and a seeker.” As he grew older, he began to study other traditions, eventually returning to a deeper study of Hasidic thought, where he found “the music of Judaism.” As he continued his studies, he became a close disciple of the Lubavitcher Rabbi, serving as one of his oral scribes. Rabbi Simon Jacobson is the founder of the The Meaningful Life Center, an organization dedicated to sharing the wisdom of the Torah to people of all backgrounds. He is the author of Towards A Meaningful Life. Now, he joins us to answer eighteen questions with Rabbi Dr. Benji Levy on Jewish mysticism including its emphasis on action and how Pnimiyut HaTorah [inner dimensions of Torah] is a taste of redemption.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?

Learning the Book of Ruth is a superb preparation for the imminent coming of Moshiach. The monumental example of Ruth and her lineage show us the extreme efforts that the Almighty makes in order bring Moshiach. The forces of evil do everything in their power to prevent Moshiach's arrival. Today's lesson introduces us to the Book of Ruth and its background and covers Chapter One.

Victory in Battle

Kedusha means living with a distinct Jewish identity in every aspect of life, transforming the mundane into a dwelling place for Hashem. True readiness for Moshiach comes from sanctifying even the permissible, reaching a deeper bittul that reveals the essence of the soul and of Hashem. Torah endures only when it is shared—helping others spiritually both sustains your own growth and fulfills your unique mission. In the “upside-down world,” those we uplift may be our greatest merit, revealing that every act of influence carries eternal reward. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Kedoshim in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1.

There is Hope